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THE VOYAGES OF USS YORKTOWN 1901-1902
(More detailed plots follow in the text)
(Maps prepared using Journey Plotter, developed by Maikel. The Plots can only be approximate. They are made by joining-up positions on successive days, and sometimes positions are not given. There will therefore be occasions when the ship appears to have travelled overland)
THE VOYAGES OF USS YORKTOWN 1901
LOGS FOR JANUARY 1901
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1 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Moon set at 1.30am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer nearly steady.
Quarters at 9.30am.
Sent liberty party ashore at 10.30am.
Ensign A. MacArthur was relieved from engineer's duty and assigned to duty on deck.
Ensign H.E. Yarnell was assigned to engineering duty.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
The band of the 48th United States Volunteer [Infantry] came on board to give a band concert.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North to calm.
Barometer steady.
Band left the ship.
U.S.S. "Samar" came in at 7.30pm.
Exchanged numbers with U.S.S. "Samar".
U.S.S. "Samar" asked permission to anchor, which was granted.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Samar" came on board.
Received from U.S.S. "Samar": 4 bags of mail.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE and South.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, G. Fallon, Private Marine, J. King, Private Marine, and B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, absent.
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2 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, at sea, and at anchor off Kabalitian Island
Lat 16.41, Long 120.25 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light breeze from NW.
Making preparations for getting under way.
Called all hands up anchor at 9.00am.
Stood out on course NW⅞N at 9.10am, Navigator conning ship.
When clear of entrance to harbor steered various courses.
U.S.S. "Samar" got under way and stood out to Southward at 8.52am, after having asked and been granted permission to get under way.
Put over patent log at 9.20am, reading 43.5.
At 9.45am began exercises in school of ship, the Navigator taking the deck.
At 11.52am picked up buoy and put ship on course S11°W.
Put over patent log, reading 55.1, at 11.55am.
Went ahead full speed both engines at 12.00pm.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Absent without leave (over time): F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, B.F. Nugent, Chief Electrician, J. King, Private Marine, and G. Fallon, Private Marine.
Exercised crew at divisional drills as follows: 1st Division rifles; 2nd Division seamanship; 3rd Division instructions; Powder Division instructions; Marines aiming drill.
Draft of ship aft 16 feet 4 inches, forward 13 feet 8 inches.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 88.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NW.
Smooth sea.
On course S11°W (per standard compass) until 1.10pm, when hauled in patent log, reading 65.6, and exercised at the school of the ship, the Navigator taking the deck, followed by Lieutenant Standley.
At 3.25pm put over patent log, reading 65.6, and set course S22°W (per standard compass).
Under steam from 3 boilers.
Average steam 112 [pounds], revolutions 79.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Standing in for anchorage of Kabalitian Island, courses various, Navigator at conn.
At 4.53pm came to with port anchor in 17 fathoms water, veered to 45 fathoms [chain] outside.
Bearings of anchorage: right tangent Kabalitian Island N90°E, left tangent Kabalitian Island N74°W, ship's head WSW.
Draft forward 13 feet 7 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Called all hands aft to muster and published proceedings, findings, and sentence of Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant H.C. Gage was senior member and Ensign H.E. Yarnell, U.S. Navy, was recorder, in the case of John Dowd, Second-class Fireman, U.S. Navy.
Specification: that the accused, after having been cautioned that all men overstaying their liberty more than 48 hours would be court-martialed, remained absent without leave after his liberty had expired from six hours pm November 5th, 1900, to 10.00am December 24th, 1900.
Court found specification proved.
Sentence: solitary confinement for ten (10) days and to lose one (1) month's pay, amounting to thirty dollars ($30.00).
Signed by all the members and the recorder.
The Commanding Officer then gave an additional caution to the crew, that it would be a rule of the ship that anyone who overstayed his liberty more than 48 hours would be court-martialed, and that the fact of being detained by police authorities on shore would not relieve a man of the responsibility of being absent from [(continued on inserted note below)]
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[Inserted note]
4am to 8am (continued):
ship and duty without leave.
John Dowd was at 5.10pm placed in solitary confinement in accordance with above sentence.
U.S.S. "Samar" came in from Dagupan and anchored on our port hand at 6.30pm.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Samar" called upon the Commanding Officer.
Received two bags of mail from U.S.S. "Samar".
8pm to midnight:
Clear, pleasant weather.
Light airs from ESE.
Kabalitian Island is also known as Cabalitian Island.
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3 January 1901
At anchor off Kabalitian Island, at sea, and at anchor off Dagupan, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.20, Long 120.20 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant weather.
Light airs to light breeze from SSE.
U.S.S. "Samar" got under way and left the harbor at 5.50am.
Sent mail on board her.
Lieutenant-Commander Scott went ashore at 5.00am with carpenter's gang to fix up grave of an apprentice who was buried on Kabalitian Island by U.S.S. "Concord".
Brought to the chain at 7 o'clock, turned the engines, called up anchor, got under way and stood out on course N15°E, Navigator conning ship.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Smooth sea.
Steady barometer.
Light SSE airs.
On course N15°E (per standard compass) until 8.45am, when hauled in patent log, reading 82.0, and commenced drill of the school of the ship, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) W.H. Standley, U.S. Navy, taking the deck.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters and drilled as follows: 1st Division seamanship; 2nd Division signals; 3rd Division seamanship; and Marine Guard infantry.
At 11.25am finished school of ship, stopped engines, and for remainder of watch lying dead on water with engines ready for call.
Steaming under 3 boilers.
Average steam 107 [pounds], average revolutions 79.
At 8.50am delivered General Court Martial charges and specifications of charges preferred by Rear Admiral G.C. Remey, U.S. Navy, to J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NW.
Began maneuvering at school of the ship at 1.00pm, Ensign A. MacArthur in charge.
At 3.45pm finished maneuvering and set course S37°E, steering for anchorage at Dagupan.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 77.
4pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from NW and South.
On course S37°E (per standard compass) until 4.55pm, when changed to SE by East (per standard compass), patent log reading 100.5.
At 5.25pm hauled in patent log, reading 4.0.
At 5.30pm came to port anchor in 6¾ fathoms water, veering to 30 fathoms port chain inside.
Banked fires.
Rigged out steam launch and sent it into Dagupan.
Draft of ship 13 feet 6 inches forward, 16 feet 3 inches aft.
Bearings at anchor [left blank].
At 5.00pm went to general quarters.
From 8.00pm to midnight moonlight.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 88.
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4 January 1901
At anchor off Dagupan, at sea, and at anchor off San Fernando
Lat 16.30, Long 120.25 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant, moonlight.
Calm to light East airs.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Moon set at 5.25am.
Calm to light airs from East and North by East.
Making preparations to weigh [anchor].
At 5.50am called all hands and weighed.
At 6.00am put over patent log, reading 4.0, and set course N26°W (per standard compass).
At end of watch course N26° (per standard compass), steaming under three boilers.
Average steam 106 [pounds], revolutions 89.
Draft of ship 13 feet 6 inches forward, 16 feet 3 inches aft.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North by East to calm.
Barometer rising.
Began maneuvering at school of ship at 8.00am, Ensign H.E. Yarnell in charge.
Ensign H.E. Yarnell finished maneuvers at 10.20am, and maneuvers continued in charge of Ensign H.C. Dinger.
Concluded forenoon maneuvers at 11.40am, and set course North at 11.43am.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
Absent without leave: F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, B.F. Nugent, Chief Electrician, G. Fallon, Private Marine, J. King, Private Marine, and D. Wanless, Corporal.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear, pleasant weather.
Light airs from North by East.
At 1.00pm Ensign Dinger continued the exercise in the school of the ship, finishing at 3.00pm.
The divisional officers made the weekly inspection of compartments.
The Medical Officer, George D. Costigan, made the weekly sanitary inspection of holds, storerooms and living spaces.
The flood cocks were tested and worked well.
At 3.00pm put ship on course N50°E (per standard compass) for San Fernando, distant about 8 miles.
At 2.30pm sighted steamer standing towards San Fernando.
At 3.25pm changed course to N60°E (per standard compass), after which courses were various, standing in for anchorage off San Fernando.
Average steam 104 [pounds], revolutions 83.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North to calm.
Barometer steady.
At 4.05pm anchored in 7 fathoms of water, port anchor, veering to 30 fathoms chain.
Bearings of anchorage: San Fernando wharf SE by East, Tabacalera warehouse NNE½E, ship's head ENE.
Steamer "Aldecoa" ["Aldegoa" in log-book] in port.
Steamer "Union" came in.
Boarded steamers "Union" and "Aldecoa" ["Aldegoa" in log-book].
Fire quarters at 4.55pm.
F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, G. Fallow, Private Marine, and J. King, Private Marine, returned on board at 6.30pm, having been absent without leave 70 hours.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North to calm.
Barometer steady.
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5 January 1901
At sea, and at anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.50, Long 120.20 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from ESE and SSE.
Barometer falling.
Got under way at 2.00am, and put over patent log at 2.05am.
At 2.35am set course S8°E.
Average steam 113 [pounds], revolutions 96.
4am to 8am:
Clear starlight, bright moonlight.
Moon set at 6.00am.
Course S8°E (per standard compass).
Under [steam from] three boilers, standing in for Dagupan anchorage.
At 5.30am sighted Dagupan light a little on port bow.
Changed course at 5.40am to S17°E, patent log [reading] 70.4.
Came to anchor off Dagupan at 6.10am in 6 fathoms water, veering to 30 fathoms inside on port chain.
Lowered steamer and sent her ashore for mail.
Ship's head SE by South.
Bearings of anchorage: Lingayen church S45°W, Dagupan light S8°E.
Draft forward 13 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from SSE and NW by West.
Smooth sea.
Barometer steady.
At 8.15am steamer returned, hoisted her in, and at 8.30am weighed.
At 8.40am put over patent log, reading 70.4, and set course N8°W (per standard compass).
At 9.35am stopped port engine for repairs to low pressure slide valve.
At 11.20am went ahead full speed port engine.
At 12.00pm changed course to N25°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 96.3.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 90.8.
Steaming under B, C and D boilers.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Steering course N25°W.
At 12.35pm changed course to North (per standard compass).
At 1.08pm changed course to N4°E (per standard compass).
At 2.05pm changed course to N6°E (per standard compass).
Under [steam from] 3 boilers.
Average steam 113 [pounds], revolutions 96.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from North.
Course N6°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] 3 boilers.
At 5.00pm sounded the call to close watertight doors, all divisions reported ready in 1½ minutes.
A copy of specifications of offenses against Frank Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, B.F. Nugent, Chief Electrician, J. King, Private Marine, and George Fallon, Private Marine, were delivered to them at 5.45pm.
Average steam 110 [pounds], revolutions 97.
Moon rose at 6 o'clock.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Courses various.
At 7.05pm let go port anchor in 5 fathoms water, veering to 15 fathoms at water's edge on port chain.
Took soundings around ship, getting 5 fathoms at a 1½ ship's length from all around ship.
Boarded steamers "Aldecoa" and "Tan Auco" ["Tan Aco" in log-book].
Secured engines.
Banked fires in B boiler, let fires die out in C and D.
Bearings of anchorage: Point Agayayos S42°E, North Bulagao Mountain N47°E, ship's head ENE.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
The steamer "Aldecoa" got under way and left the harbor to the Northward at 11.00pm.
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6 January 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Cool and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE.
The steamer "Tan Auco" ["Tan Aco" in log-book] got under way and left the harbor at 2.00am for Manila direct.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE and NW by West.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters, mustered aft and published Fleet General Orders number 22 and number 23, and circular number 16.
Held general muster.
The Captain inspected the ship.
Absentee: D. Wanless, Corporal Marines.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light NW by West breeze.
At 1.00pm sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light NW by West breeze.
Moonlight last hour.
Liberty party returned.
Placed S. Carman, Coal Passer, under sentry's charge to sober, by order of the Commanding Officer, he being drunk from liberty.
D. Wanless, Corporal Marines, was brought on board by one of the provost guard from Vigan at 5.50pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light NW by West breeze.
Moonlight.
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7 January 1901
At anchor off Vigan, on passage to and at anchor off Salomague
Lat 17.77, Long 120.41
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW by West and ENE.
Smooth sea.
At 7.45am weighed.
Under starboard engine.
At 7.55am put over patent log, and on various courses standing from Vigan for Salomague.
By order of the Commanding Officer released S. Carman, Coal Passer, he being sober.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 65.
Under steam from boilers B, C and D.
Draft 16 feet 3 inches aft, 13 feet 3 inches forward.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Steering various courses.
At 9.00am set course N11°E.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth was senior member, met on board at 10.00am, and adjourned at 11.50am.
At 10.53am changed course to N52°E.
At 11.03am changed course to East by South.
Hauled in log at 11.33am.
Anchored at Salomague at 11.35am in 7 fathoms [water], with starboard anchor, veering to 20 fathoms chain.
Bearings of anchorage: flagstaff North point S51°E, hut East, ship's head NNE.
Charges and specifications for trial by Summary Court Martial were delivered to D. Wanless, Corporal Marines, by Passed Assistant Surgeon George D. Costigan at 9.00am.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment at 9.00am: S. Carman, Coal Passer, drunk from liberty, two days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth was senior member, met at 1.00pm and adjourned at 2.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
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8 January 1901
At anchor off Salomague, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.77, Long 120.41
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Scrubbed masts and mast covers.
Second Division went ashore for target practice at 7.50am.
8am to meridian:
Clear pleasant weather.
Calm to light airs from North.
Sent 2nd Division and a part of the engineer's force ashore for small arm target practice, Ensign H.C. Dinger in charge.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Exercised divisions as follows: 1st and 3rd Divisions bayonet drill; Powder Division revolvers; Marines aiming.
J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, was released from confinement and restored to duty, the remaining part of his sentence having been remitted by the Commanding Officer.
Roy Mason, Ordinary Seaman, questioning and being very slow in obeying orders, was placed in 3 days' solitary confinement on bread and water.
The Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth is senior member and [Passed Assistant Surgeon] George D. Costigan is recorder, met at 10.10am.
The Court adjourned at 11.30am to await the action of the convening authority.
Issued monthly money to crew.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant weather.
Light airs to light breeze from NW.
Send 2nd Division ashore at 1.00pm to continue target practice.
At 2.30pm sent 1st Division and part of the engineer's force ashore, in charge of Ensign A. MacArthur Jr., for target practice.
The 2nd Division, in charge of Ensign H.C. Dinger, having finished small arm target practice, returned at 4.00pm.
Temperature of magazine forward 96° [Fahrenheit] to 94°, shell room 93° to 91°, fixed ammunition room 103° to 101°.
Painting fore and mizzen masts.
Sighted U.S. Army transport standing to Northward.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant weather.
Light breeze from North.
Steamer passed standing to Northward at 8.00pm.
Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm.
Exercised crew at setting up drill.
8pm to midnight:
Clear pleasant weather.
Light breeze from North to NNE.
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9 January 1901
At anchor off Salomague, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.77, Long 120.41
Commences and until 8am:
Clear pleasant weather.
Light breeze from NNE.
Sent Chief Gunner's Mate ashore on duty at 6.10am, he returned at [left blank].
8am to meridian:
Light breezes and airs from NNE.
Fair and pleasant.
At 10.00am a General Court Martial, of which Commander E.D. Taussig, U.S. Navy, is President, met on board for the trial of J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman.
Sent Powder Division and Marines on shore for small arm target practice.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters.
Exercised: 1st Division revolvers; 2nd and 3rd Divisions single sticks.
At 11.15am the General Court Martial took a recess till 1.00pm.
The surveying officer for articles in the Paymaster's Department surveyed, condemned, and recommended to be thrown overboard: 900 pounds flour; and 6 pounds tomatoes; and this disposition was made of the articles on approval of the Captain.
Scraping topmasts.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NNE to North.
At 1.00pm the General Court Martial met, and adjourned at 2.00pm to await the action of the convening authority.
Sent First Division ashore at 1.00pm for target practice.
Sent part of Third Division ashore for target practice at 2.30pm.
Caterers went ashore at 1.00pm, returning at 2.30pm.
Scraping topmasts and painting starboard side.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North to SE and calm.
At 4.30pm firing parties returned from shore.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Hoisted out steam launch, rigged out 1st cutter and hoisted 1st whaleboat at port harbor davits to list ship.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Moon rose at 9.40pm.
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10 January 1901
At anchor off Salomague, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.77, Long 120.41
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Moonlight.
At 7.55am sent firing party ashore for small arm target practice, Ensign H.E. Yarnell in charge.
A two-masted, one-funneled U.S. Army transport stood by to the South.
A two-masted, one-funneled U.S. Army transport stood by to North.
Commenced painting boot topping.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WSW.
Barometer falling.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
3rd Division finished firing at target practice.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 2000 pounds of flour.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West.
Barometer falling.
Finished target practice and brought targets on board.
Broke during target practice: 12 extractor springs for 6 mm rifle.
At 3.55pm received following signal from shore: telegram, San Fernando de Union to Yorktown, "Have orders to report to you. Will leave here at one thirty today", signed Werlick.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercise.
Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth was senior member, met at 4.00pm, and adjourned at 4.30pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East to calm.
Barometer steady.
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11 January 1901
At anchor off Salomague and on passage to Vigan
Lat 17.76, Long 120.38 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Quiros" came in and anchored at 7.50am.
At 7.20am exchanged pendants with U.S.S. "Quiros".
U.S.S. "Quiros" asked permission to anchor, which was granted.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Quiros" came on board.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant weather.
Calm to light breeze from SSW.
At 9.00am released R. Mason, [Ordinary Seaman], and restored him to duty, his term of confinement having expired.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Called away all boats for distant service.
Exercised boats with signals from ship.
Hoisted all boats and made preparations for getting under way.
Turned engines at 11.00am.
Tested wheel, bells and lifebuoy.
Hove short.
Called up anchor at 11.20am.
Received 2 bags of mail from shore, one marked for Vigan and one for Manila.
Got under way and stood out of harbor on various courses until end of watch.
Put over patent log at 11.52am, reading 84.6.
Under [steam from] 2 boilers, A and B.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 54.
Draft of ship 12 feet 11 inches forward, 16 feet 2 inches aft.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from SSW.
At 12.20pm set course S11°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 88.3.
At 1.02pm Pinget Island [Pinguet Island in log-book] bore on port beam, distant 1.5 miles.
At 1.50pm Dile Point abeam, distant 2 miles
The divisional officers inspected the compartments within the limits assigned to their respective divisions.
The Medical Officer made the weekly sanitary inspection of holds, storerooms and living spaces.
The flood cocks were tested and worked well.
Magazine temperatures: forward magazine 96° [Fahrenheit] to 94°; [forward] shell room 94° to 92°; [forward] fixed ammunition room 100° to 98°; after magazine 86° to 86°; [after] shell room 90° to 90°; [after] fixed ammunition room 89° to 86°.
At 1.00pm passed steamer standing to Northward.
At 1.50pm sighted U.S. Army Transport "Buford", Army tug, and steamers "Legazpi" ["Legaspi" in log-book] and "Philippines" ["Philippinas" in log-book] at anchor off Vigan.
At 1.57pm changed course to SSE, patent log [reading] 1.7.
At 2.30pm began steaming various courses, heading for anchorage off Vigan.
Hauled in patent log at 2.43pm, reading 7.5.
Came to in 5¾ fathoms water with port anchor, 20 fathoms chain at water's edge, at 2.50pm.
Draft forward 12 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.
Bearings of anchorage: Bulagao Mountain N45°E, Agayayos Point [Agagayos Point in log-book] S42°E, ship's head South by West.
Banked fires.
Boarded steamers.
Received 2 bags of mail from Vigan for mailing at Dagupan.
At 3.00pm called all hands to muster.
Published proceedings and sentence of Summary Court Martial in the cases of B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, G.T. Fallon, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, and J. King, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, and Dennis Wanless, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps.
The specifications and sentence in the first four cases were identical, substitute the different names in the proper places.
Specification: in that the said B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, G.T. Fallon, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, and J. King, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, serving on U.S.S. Yorktown, at San Fernando, Philippine Islands, after having been cautioned that all men overstaying their liberty more than 48 hours would be court-martialed, remained absent without leave after his liberty had expired from 8.00pm January 1st, 1901, to 6.00pm January 4th, 1901.
Approved E.D. Taussig, [(continued on inserted note below)]
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Meridian to 4pm [continued]:
Commander, U.S. Navy.
Sentence: solitary confinement in double irons for (5) five days and to lose (10) ten days' pay, amounting to in the case of B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, $21.00 (twenty-one dollars), in the case of F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, $17.67 (seventeen dollars and sixty-seven cents), in the case of G. Fallon and J. King, Privates, U.S. Marine Corps, to $4.67 (four dollars and sixty-seven cents).
Specifications in the case of D. Wanless, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, in that the said Dennis Wanless, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, serving on board U.S.S. Yorktown at Vigan, Philippine Islands, after being cautioned that all men overstaying their liberty more than 48 hours would be court-martialed, did remain absent after his liberty had expired from 5.15pm December 22nd, 1900, to 5.30pm January 6th, 1901.
Approved E.D. Taussig. Commander, U.S. Navy.
Sentence: five days' solitary confinement in double irons and to lose (15) fifteen days' pay, amounting to eight dollars and fifty cents ($8.50).
At 3.10pm B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, was placed in the cell in double irons, in accordance with the above sentence.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West to calm.
Went to fire quarters at 5.00pm, all divisions reported ready in 1½ minutes.
At 6.00pm placed F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, G.T. Fallon and J. King, Privates, U.S. Marine Corps, and D. Wanless, Corporal Marines, in starboard alley in solitary confinement in double irons, in accordance with the above sentence.
Shifted J. Mangan, [Ordinary Seaman], from underneath forecastle to starboard alleyway.
At 7.00pm the U.S. Army transport "Buford" got under way and left the harbor to the Northward.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
The steamer "Legazpi" ["Legaspi" in log-book] got under way and left the harbor to the Northward about 10.45pm, and the "Philippines" ["Philippinas" in log-book] left about 11.15pm.
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12 January 1901
At anchor off Vigan and on passage to San Fernando
Lat 16.89, Long 120.28 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from ESE.
Called up anchor at 5.25am.
Got under way and stood out from anchorage off Vigan at 5.27am.
Put over patent log, reading 7.5, at 5.31am.
At 5.35am set course S9°W, patent log [reading] 8.1.
Draft forward 12 feet 1 inch, aft 16 feet 2 inches.
Under [steam from] two boilers.
Average steam 112 [pounds], revolutions 83.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light SW airs.
Smooth sea.
On course S9°W (per standard compass) until 9.45am, when changed course to S3°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 37.8.
At 11.50am changed course to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 45.8.
At 8.05am stopped port engine to repair injection check valve and for remainder of watch under starboard engine only.
At end of watch on course South (per standard compass), Bangar church bearing abeam, distant 8 miles.
Under steam from A and B boilers.
Average steam 112 [pounds], average revolutions 83.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW and NNW.
Smooth sea.
On course South (per standard compass) until 1.50pm, when changed to S14°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 63.8.
At 2.15pm changed [course] to S27°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 66.7.
At 2.20pm hauled in patent log, reading 66.9, and on various courses standing for anchor in harbor of San Fernando.
At 2.25pm came to anchor in 6 fathoms water, veering to 20 fathoms port chain.
Draft aft 16 feet 1 inch, forward 12 feet 8 inches.
Bearings at anchor: wharf SE½E, wreck S½W, ship's head East by North (per standard compass).
At 3.00pm diver went over side to work on outboard side port injection.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Banked fires in boilers A and B, and secured engine.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from NNW.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
T.W. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, working below until 6.00pm on outboard connection port injection, making 3 hours' diving work in all.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from NNW.
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13 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Liberty party returned, except J.W. Sorrel, Coal Passer, and H.A. Wheeler, Coal Passer, absent over time.
At 6.40am T.W. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, commenced diving to work on port injection.
H.A. Wheeler, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 10 minutes over time.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Divers working on port injection.
Quarters at 9.30am, J.W. Sorrel, Coal Passer, absent.
The Captain inspected the ship and crew at quarters.
T.W. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, was diving 1 hour.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West by South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North.
Barometer rising.
J.W. Sorrel, Coal Passer, returned 12 hours over time.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North.
Barometer nearly steady.
U.S. Army tug "Bangor" came in.
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14 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando and on passage to Dagupan, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.35, Long 120.28 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
Divers took off blank over port injection, T.W. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, was down 1 hour.
Liberty party returned.
J. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, J.F. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, J. Burns, Private Marine, and J. Barry, Coppersmith, absent.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light breeze from South.
Smooth sea.
Sent boat ashore at 8.15am for shore mail.
Received three bags of mail to be mailed at Dagupan.
Made preparation for getting under way.
Turned engines, tested wheel and bells at 8.45am.
Called up anchor at 8.57am, under way at 9.00am.
Draft 12 feet 8 inches forward, 16 feet 1 inch aft.
Stood out on course NW¼W.
Put patent log over, reading 66.9, at 9.06am.
At 9.22am changed course to West, patent log [reading] 68.6.
At 9.29am changed course to SW, patent log [reading] 70.6.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Absent over time without leave: J. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, and J. Burns, Private Marine.
Exercised crew at divisional drills as follows: 1st Division instruction; 2nd Division instruction; 3rd Division signals; Powder Division signals and aiming; Marines signals.
At 9.40am changed course to South, patent log [reading] 70.8.
At 10.00am changed course to S7°E, patent log [reading] 73.6.
Tested general alarms and they worked well.
Under [steam from] 2 boilers, A and B.
Average steam 97 [pounds], revolutions 78.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Course S7°E.
Standing into anchorage off Dagupan.
Under [steam from] two boilers, A and B.
At 2.00pm came to with port anchor in 6 fathoms water, veered to 30 fathoms [chain] inside.
Bearings of anchorage: Dagupan light S44°E, Lingayen church S54°W, ship's head North.
Lowered steamer and sent her ashore.
Sent three bags of mail from San Fernando and one from Vigan ashore to the post office.
Secured engines.
Fires spread in boiler A, banked in B and lit in D.
Took G.T. Fallon, Private Marine, out of cell and placed him in alleyway.
Placed J. King, Private Marine, in cell.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from NNW.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Exercised crew at setting up drill.
Absent over time with out leave: J. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, and J. Burns, Private Marine.
Steamer returned at 5.30pm.
Received 2 bags of mail.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNW.
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15 January 1901
At anchor off Dagupan, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.08, Long 120.32
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable breeze.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters, followed by landing force lightly equipped.
Absentees: J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, J. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, and J. Burns, Private Marine.
At 10.30am called away all boats and had boat drill under sail and oars.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.T. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, tight from liberty; J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, absent from quarters; and H. Wheeler, Coal Passer, 10 minutes over time; (identical punishment in each case) one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, 12 hours over time, two days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes.
Sent machinist ashore to repair ice plant.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from SSE and NW by North.
Transferred D. Wanless, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, from alleyway to cell and J. King, Private Marine, from cell to alleyway.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from NW by North to South.
Received on board 11 bags United States mail for transportation to San Fernando de Union as follows: San Fernando de Union, 4 sacks; San Fernando de Union 3rd Cavalry [Regiment], 2 sacks; San Fernando Union 48th [United States Volunteer] Infantry, 4 sacks; and "Bangor", 1 sack.
Machinist returned on board after having repaired ice plant.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from ESE.
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16 January 1901
At anchor off Dagupan and on passage to San Fernando
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant, moonlight.
Light breeze from ESE and SE by South.
Smooth sea.
Made all preparation for sea, and at 5.00am hove short.
At 5.25am weighed, and at 5.35am put over patent log, reading 4.2, and set course N9°W (per standard compass).
At end of watch on course N9°W (per standard compass).
Under steam from A and D boilers.
Average steam 91 [pounds], average revolutions 73.
Bearings: Bauang N26°E, Mount [St.] Thomas S78°E and San Fernando Point N3°E, all magnetic.
Draft aft 16 feet 1 inch, forward 12 feet 7 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SE by South and SW by West.
Barometer steady.
Steering course N9°W.
At 9.18am changed course to N15°E, then on various courses standing into anchorage of San Fernando.
Anchored off San Fernando at 10.15am in 6 fathoms water with port anchor, veering to 20 fathoms chain.
Bearings of anchorage: wharf SE, warehouse NNE.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
Absent without leave: J. Burns, Private Marine, F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, and J.H. Peterson, Second-class Fireman.
Sent mail for San Fernando ashore in 1st whaleboat.
Steamer "Aldecoa" came in and was boarded.
Allowing fires to die out in boiler A.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: [left blank].
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
Sent Powder Division ashore for target practice.
At 2.30pm exchanged pendants with U.S.S. "Quiros".
U.S.S. "Quiros" asked permission to anchor, which was granted.
U.S.S. "Quiros" anchored at 2.45pm.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Quiros" came on board.
At 2.45pm sent mail to U.S.S. "Quiros".
Steamer "Aldecoa" left harbor at 3.20pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW by North.
Barometer rising.
J.H. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, J. Burns, Private Marine, and F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, returned on board at 4.50pm, having been absent without leave 57 hours.
All being under the influence of liquor, they were placed under sentry's charge for safe keeping.
Released B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, D. Wanless, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, G.T. Fallon, Private Marine, and J. King, Private Marine, their term of confinement having expired.
Firing party returned.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW by North to calm.
Barometer steady.
Mount St. Thomas is also known as Mount Santo Tomas.
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17 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Sent 3rd Division, in charge of Ensign Yarnell, ashore for target practice at 8.00am.
Sighted smoke of steamer passing to Northward at 8.30am.
The following named men, having become sober, were released from sentry's charge to await trial by Summary Court Martial, a copy of specifications preferred by Commander E.D. Taussig was at 9.15am delivered to: John Frances Barry, Coppersmith, U.S. Navy; Joseph Henry Peterson, Second-class Fireman; Frederick Joseph Lamb, Machinist Second-class; and James Burnes, Private, U.S. Marine Corps.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Exercised divisions as follows: 1st Division aiming; 2nd Division great guns; Powder Division rifles.
Sent Marines ashore at 10.00am for target practice.
U.S.S. "Quiros" made sick and absentee report at 10.00am, 0 sick and 0 absentees, and at noon coal report, 53 [tons] on hand, 2 expended.
Firing party returned, having finished all men of 3rd Division.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North by West.
Sent 1st Division ashore, in charge of Ensign MacArthur, for target practice at 1.00pm.
Made signal to U.S.S. "Quiros", "Commanding Officer repair on board", and at 12.45pm made signal to U.S.S. "Quiros", "Spread fires".
At 2.00pm U.S.S. "Quiros" got under way and left the harbor.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW.
Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm.
1st Division continuing small arm target practice ashore.
At 5.30pm Ensign MacArthur returned in gig with Rudolph King, Seaman, U.S. Navy, a member of the 1st Division firing party, who was seriously wounded in the head by a rifle ball, he having been accidentally shot while acting as marker at the rifle butts.
The firing party returned at 6.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW.
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18 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Cool and pleasant.
Calm.
8am to meridian:
Calm to light SW airs.
Clear and pleasant.
Sent Marines ashore for small arm target practice.
At 8.19am Rudolph King, Seaman, serving on board this ship, died from the effects of a gun shot wound of the head.
Recalled Marines before any shooting was done.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West and North.
At 2.25pm U.S.S. "Quiros" came in and anchored, and at 2.55pm weighed and stood out.
At 3.50pm called all hands bury the dead.
The Executive Officer read the funeral service over the body of Rudolph L. King, Seaman.
Signals: at 1.30pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book] 180; and at 1.55pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book] 132.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North.
At 4.10pm the body of Rudolph King, Seaman, was placed in the 1st whaler and, accompanied by escort and funeral party, was taken ashore and there met by the 48th United States Volunteer [Infantry] regimental band and 2 companies of that regiment and 2 troops of 3rd United States Cavalry [Regiment] and Army officers of the post, who accompanied the body to the grave, where it was interred with the usual military honors.
Half-masted colors during funeral ceremonies on board this ship and until body was landed on the beach.
The funeral party and escort returned at 5.15pm.
Making preparations to coal.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Clear to light airs from North.
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19 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Anchored 1st and 3rd cutters, punt and 2nd whaler inshore, and made other preparations for coaling.
At 6.40am sighted U.S.S. "Iris" standing into harbor.
At 7.10am exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "Iris".
At 6.30am steamer "Legazpi" entered and anchored.
Last fifteen minutes of watch securing lines to U.S.S. "Iris" and trying to warp her along port side.
At 8.00am let go starboard anchor and veered on port chain as we were dragging inshore.
Signals: at 7.20am U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" interrogatory 154; at 7.24am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book] affirmative; at 7.30am U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "What water are you in?", answer "Five fathoms"; at 7.35am U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "What side do you want us on?", answer "Port side"; at 7.42am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book], "What water are you drawing", answer "20 feet"; at 7.45am U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Will you send lines?".
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm and light SW airs.
Gentle NW swell.
Sent lines to U.S.S. "Iris".
Veered to 30 fathoms on port chain, 7½ fathoms on starboard, and U.S.S. "Iris" warped along our port side.
Weighed both anchors and U.S.S. "Iris" steamed ahead with this ship, one ship's length outside former berth.
At 9.33am let go port anchor in 5¼ fathoms water and veered to 20 fathoms [chain].
U.S.S. "Iris" riding to our anchor.
Bearings of anchorage not taken on account of U.S.S. "Iris" alongside.
At 8.00am a board to investigate the circumstances attending the shooting of Rudolph King, Seaman, and of which Lieutenant-Commander B.O. Scott, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met.
At 10.00am commenced taking stores on board, and at 10.45am commenced coaling with single whip.
Received on board 18 tons of coal at end of watch.
At 11.20am steamer "Legazpi" left the harbor.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm and light airs and breezes from West by North.
Barometer readings omitted on account of board meeting.
At 12.10pm the board took a recess until 12.40pm.
Coaling ship and receiving stores.
At 1.55pm finished receiving from U.S.S. "Iris" the following stores: (see lists [below]).
Received during watch 46 tons coal, making 64 tons in all.
Received from U.S.S. "Iris" 11,500 gallons fresh water in Steam Engineering Department.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm and light airs from North.
At 5.20pm stopped coaling for the day, having received in all 96 tons 1800 pounds.
U.S.S. "Iris" and this ship rolling together at times to swell.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
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Received in [Department of] Steam Engineering: 2200 condenser tubes; 36 brass guard bolts; 4 brass flanges; 6 brass pump liners; 30 gallons lard oil; 1 pipe tap, 1¼-inch; 1 duplex pipe die and stock, number 2; 1 duplex pipe die and stock, number 4.
Received in Construction and Repair Department: 7 pounds copper burrs, ½-inch; 2 pounds copper burrs, ⅝-inch; 5 pounds copper brads, 1-inch; 4 pounds steel wire, number 17; 3 pounds steel wire, number 20; 3 gross brass screws; 15 pounds brass wire; 60 gallons alcohol; 50 gallons turpentine; 4 gallons damar varnish; 20 pounds vermilion; 25 pounds putty; 10 pounds graphite; 200 [pounds] shellac; 1 side pump leather; 110 pounds flat iron; 7 drills; 10 gross brass screws; 1 soap stone; 10 pounds brown glue; 25 pounds tallow; 20 gallons boiled linseed oil; 10 pounds Rahtjens' [Rathjens' in log-book] [paint] number 3; 100 pounds lye; 20 pounds brass sheet, 1/16-inch; 9 gross emery cloth; 1000 pounds red lead; 1000 pounds white lead; 1200 pounds white zinc; 5 gallons Japan Drier; 15 pounds chrome green; 50 pounds yellow ochre; 50 pounds whiting; 11 gross sandpaper; 2 planes; 5 padlocks; 5 pounds caulking cotton; 5 pounds iron nuts.
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Received in Ordnance [Department]: 225 pounds white lead; 100 pounds white zinc; 10 gallons alcohol; 5 gallons turpentine; 5 gallons boiled linseed oil; 5 gallons Japan Drier; 30 yards muslin; 10 gallons Rahtjens' [Rathjens' in log-book] compound; 50,000 cartridges, ball, caliber 6 mm, in clips.
Received in Equipment Navigation [Department]: 30 yards ravens duck, 10 and 12 ounces; 2 leads, 14 pounds; 1 rule, combination, 2 feet; 9 signal rockets; 12 hacksaw blades.
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Received in Equipment Department: 1 steam launch canopy cover, manufacturing; 2 tarpaulins, [manufacturing]; 2 boat covers, [manufacturing]; 1 side curtain, [manufacturing]; 40 yards cotton canvas, number 8; 36 yards flax canvas, number 1; 36 yards flax canvas, number 3; 6 marline spikes; 40 squilgees and handles; 1 ream C.M. [?] paper; 30 sheets wrapping paper; 72 sheets envelope paper; ¾ ream note paper; 20 pounds twine, cotton; 100 deck scrubbers; 24 thimbles; 24 sheets blotting paper; 3 press copy books; 1 box caroon [?]; 1000 envelopes; 12 books, memo; 24 memo pads; 12½ pounds seizing stuff, 9-thread; 26 pounds spun yarn; 56 pounds bolt rope, 1½-inch; 3 blank books; 200 shipping tags; 3 boxes paper fasteners; 4 erasers, rubber; 2 pen racks; 2 pints mucilage; 4 ounces sponges; ½ ream office paper; 50 pounds polishing paste; 48 corn brooms; 1 gross safety matches.
Cabin mess: 5 coffee spoons; 3 tea spoons; 1 finger bowl; 1 1-quart decanter; 1 egg cup; 2 after dinner saucers; 1 vegetable dish, small; 1 tea cup; 2 preserve dishes; 3 champagne classes; 8 number 2 claret glasses; 3 liqueur glasses; 1 after dinner cup.
Wardroom mess: 1 tumbler; 4 liqueur glasses; 3 sherry glasses; 1 preserve dish (over)
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[continued] 1 claret glass, number 2; 2 dessert plates; 2 soup plates; 2 saucers; 1 after dinner cup; 3 after dinner saucers; 2 baking linings; 1 7-inch drip bowl; 2 7-inch plates; 1 breakfast [plate]; 3 breakfast saucers; 2 breakfast cups; 1 egg cup.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 100 watch caps; 100 pairs leggings; 100 neckerchiefs; 50 pairs shoes; 50 pairs working trousers; 1512 pounds tinned meats; 300 pounds salt beef; 216 pounds butter; 500 pounds salt pork; 240 pounds prunes; 100 papers needles; 10 mess pans; 120 boxes blacking; 750 pounds soap; 1433 pounds sugar; 126 pounds tea; 510 pounds tinned vegetables; 32 gallons vinegar.
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20 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Began coaling ship at 6.00am.
Received during watch 25 tons 1900 pounds.
The Captain, Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Costigan and Lieutenant W.H. Standley left the ship, going on 5 days' leave for the purpose of making a trip to La Trinidad.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West.
Coaling ship.
Finished coaling at 11.15am, having received on board during watch 65 tons 1780 pounds and 188 tons in all.
Received on board for ship's use 2500 gallons of water from U.S.S. "Iris".
Sent mail for Manila to U.S.S. "Iris".
U.S.S. "Iris" cast off at 11.55am and left the harbor to the Southward.
Draft of ship 14 feet 6 inches forward, 16 feet 6 inches aft.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW to calm.
Cleaning ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from NNW.
Cleaning ship.
Hoisted all boats, except dinghy.
8pm to midnight:
Fair to cloudy.
Light airs from NNE to calm.
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21 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Fair.
Calm.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
At 9.00am a Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant H. Gage, U.S. Navy, was senior member and Passed Assistant Paymaster S. Bryan, U.S. Navy, was recorder, met for the trial of J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, J. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, and J. Burnes, Private Marine.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters.
The ship's company having been at work coaling and cleaning ship all day yesterday, Sunday, the routine exercises and all unnecessary work are suspended today.
At 11.30am Summary Court Martial adjourned to await action of convening authority.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from WNW and North by West to calm.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North by West.
Band of 48th United States Volunteer Infantry on board playing.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North by West.
Landed band at 10.00pm.
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22 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Carried out morning order.
All liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE to NNW.
At 9.00am sent part of Second Division and three of engineer's force, Ensign H.C. Dinger in charge, ashore for target practice.
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, shirking work and insolence to a petty officer, solitary confinement on bread and water for four (4) days.
Placed J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, in confinement in accordance with punishment.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and had divisional drills.
At 10.30am sent remainder of 2nd Division ashore for target practice.
Began painting ship inside.
Rove off new falls for steam launch.
Magazine temperatures: forward shell room 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; [forward] magazine 98° to 95°; [forward] fixed ammunition [room] 104° to 102°; after magazine 84° to 84°; [after] shell room 86° to 86°; [after] fixed ammunition [room] 88° to 85°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WSW and NW.
Barometer falling.
First Division finished target practice.
Sent Marines ashore for target practice.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW and NNE.
Barometer rising.
Marine firing party returned.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercise.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
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23 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising after falling first four hours.
Liberty party returned.
A.A. Chambers, Coxswain, absent without leave.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from South.
At 8.30am sent seven of engineer's force and four Marines ashore for target practice, with First Sergeant in charge.
At 8.45am A.A. Chambers, Coxswain, returned on board (1) one hour over time from liberty.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and had divisional drills.
At 10.00am sent twelve of Second Division ashore for target practice.
Received on board in Department [of] Supplies and Accounts: 1000 pounds flour.
Served out small stores.
Painted 1st whaleboat.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.
Sent part of Engineer's Division and part of 2nd Division ashore for target practice at 1.30pm, Ensign Yarnell in charge.
Painted red-leaded spots outside, and cofferdams inboard.
Firing party returned at 3.50pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNW to NW.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and had setting up drill.
At 7.45pm sighted a light resembling the flash of a searchlight to the SW.
Turned on searchlight and made this vessel's call letter several times, but received no answer.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
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24 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE.
At 6.30am U.S. Army transport "Trenton" came in from Dagupan and anchored, boarded her.
At 7.40am Compañia Maritima's S.S. "Buen Viaje" came in and anchored.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
At 8.15am firing party of engineer's force left ship under command of Ensign H.C. Dinger, U.S. Navy.
Boarded steamer "Buen Viaje" (United States), two days from Manila.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: A.A. Chambers, Coxswain, one hour over time, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; D. Ford, Coal Passer, and C. Ranking, Seaman, fighting on berth deck, one day's double irons, each, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; W.C. Coughlin, Yeoman Second-class, disobedience of orders, two days' solitary confinement on bread and water.
Placed D. Ford, Coal Passer, and C. Rankin, Seaman, in double irons for one day, by order of the Commanding Officer, and W.C. Coughlin, Yeoman Second-class, in solitary confinement on bread and water for two days in brig, shifting J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, from brig to alleyway.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by general quarters.
Ensign H.C. Dinger and firing party returned at 11.15am.
Painting 3rd cutter and davits of steamer and 1st cutter.
At 11.30am the U.S. Army tug "Trenton" weighed and stood out to Northward.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW and NNW.
Painting waterways and ship outside.
By order of the Commanding Officer released D. Ford, Coal Passer, and C. Ranking, Seaman.
The Captain, Lieutenant W.H. Standley, U.S. Navy, and Passed Assistant Surgeon George D. Costigan, U.S. Navy, returned from leave.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light NNW airs.
At 5.45pm the steamer "Tan Auco" (United States), from Manila, came in and anchored, boarded her.
At 5.47pm the steamer "Buen Viaje" (United States) sailed.
Moon rose at 7.15pm.
At 5.30pm mustered at quarters.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light SE and NNW airs.
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25 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Carried out morning orders.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from WSW and West.
Barometer falling.
Sent firing party of engineer's force, in charge of Ensign Yarnell, ashore for target practice.
The following officers went ashore for target practice: Commander E.D. Taussig; Lieutenant-Commander B.O. Scott; Lieutenant H. Gage; Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Costigan; Passed Assistant Paymaster S. Bryan; and Paymaster's Clerk G. Hudson.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
Firing party returned at 11.40am.
Steamer "Tan Auco" left the harbor at 9.15am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West by North and calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
Thirty-two pounds of compressed ham, having been condemned by Board of Survey were, by direction of the Captain, thrown overboard.
Made regular weekly inspections.
Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth tested flood cocks and found them in good condition.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Quiros" came in and anchored at 5.15pm.
Exchanged pendants with U.S.S. "Quiros" at 4.45pm.
At 4.50pm signaled to U.S.S. "Quiros" general 132.
Steamer "Aldecoa" came in at 4.40pm and was boarded.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Quiros" came on board.
Received from U.S.S. "Quiros": 4 bags of mail.
At 6.00pm signaled to U.S.S. "Quiros", "Bank fires".
At 6.30pm released J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, and W.C. Coughlin, Yeoman Second-class, and restored them to duty.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
At 8.40pm sent signal to U.S.S. "Quiros", "Report as early as possible tomorrow morning when you will be ready for sea after examining your cylinders".
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26 January 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, on passage to and at anchor off Dagupan
Lat 16.36, Long 120.30 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Delivered to U.S.S. "Quiros": 600 gallons of fresh water.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WSW.
Sent relief officer ashore at 9.00am to say to the Commander of the post that we were going to Dagupan and would be glad to take mail.
Sent following signal to U.S.S. "Quiros", "Commanding Officer repair on board".
The Commanding Officer reported on board in obedience to signal at 9.00am.
Issued to U.S.S. "Quiros": 625 gallons fresh water.
U.S.S. "Quiros" made routine signals: 0 absentees, 0 sick.
Called up anchor at 10.20am, under way at 10.29am under [steam from] 3 boilers (A, B and D).
Put over patent log at 10.35am, reading 51.0.
Courses various, Navigator at conn, until 11.03am, when set course S4°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 44.4.
Released J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, as soon as we got under way.
Draft forward 14 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 88.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from North by West.
On course S4°E.
Standing into anchorage off Dagupan.
At 2.40pm changed course to SE, headed for lighthouse.
Started fire in steamer.
At 2.55pm let go port anchor in 5¼ fathoms water, veered to 30 fathoms [chain] inside.
Bearings of anchorage: Lingayen tower S52°W, Dagupan light S18°E, ship's head NE by North.
Draft forward 14 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.
Hoisted out steamer and sent her ashore with mail orderly.
J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, was confined as soon as we came to.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Long swell.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Exercised crew at setting up drill.
Hoisted in steamer and started repairs in condenser.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from SE by East.
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27 January 1901
At anchor off Dagupan, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.09, Long 120.33
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light breeze from South.
Breakfast at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Generally clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE to North.
At 9.30am the Captain inspected ship and crew at quarters, then mustered aft and General Orders numbers 11 and 12, Fleet General Court Martial orders and Articles for the Government of the Navy were read.
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, was made a prisoner at large during the day and to be confined in irons from sunset to 6.00am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light NNW breeze.
Sent steamer to Dagupan.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW and SSE.
The steamer returned.
At sunset placed J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, in single irons.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze to gentle breeze from SSE.
Moonlight.
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28 January 1901
At anchor off Dagupan and on passage to Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.80, Long 120.25 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from ESE.
At 5.26am weighed and set course N9°W (per standard compass).
At 5.35am put over patent log, reading 77.4.
At 6.00am released J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, from irons.
At 7.15am sighted U.S.S. "Quiros" standing to Southward.
At 7.30am exchanged distinguishing pennants with her.
At 7.40am made following signal to her: 3302, telegraphic 7024, 6617.
At 7.45am U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" telegraphic 9542.
At end of watch on course N9°W (per standard compass), under steam from 3 boilers.
Average steam 107 [pounds], average revolutions 91.
Draft aft 16 feet 4 inches, forward 14 feet 3 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North to calm.
Barometer rising.
Steering course N9°W.
At 9.00am changed course to N6°E.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
At 10.30am sounded drill call for second drill period and had divisional drills.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: C.R. Green, Ordinary Seaman, insolence to Master-at-Arms, 2 days' solitary confinement [on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class.
C.R. Green, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement on bread and water for 2 days.
Steaming under three boilers and both main engines.
Average steam 109 [pounds], revolutions 93.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NW.
Barometer falling.
Steering course N6°E.
At 3.00pm changed course to N16°E.
Anchored at Vigan at 3.30pm in 5 fathoms of water with port anchor, 25 fathoms of chain.
Bearings of anchorage: Point Dile N35°W, Vigan Pass landslide N68°E, ship's head West.
Found by chip log ¾ knot current ESE.
Draft of ship 14 feet 1 inch forward, 16 feet 3 inches aft.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW and NW by West.
Barometer steady.
Called away all boats for exercise at 4.30pm.
Allowed fires to die out in boilers C and D.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North and North by East.
Barometer steady.
Steamer "Legazpi" ["Legaspi" in log-book] came in and anchored at 8.50pm, and was boarded.
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29 January 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE and East to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
The Commanding Officer left the ship at 9.00am to call officially on [Brigadier] General Young.
Sent mail orderly to Vigan on duty.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Exercised crew during first period as follows: all divisions landing party lightly equipped.
2nd period: all divisions instructions in use of Service rifle and revolver.
The Summary Court Martial, Lieutenant Gage, senior member and Passed Assistant Paymaster Samuel Bryan recorder, reconvened at 10.30am, and adjourned to await the action of the convening authority at 11.30am.
A small Army tug left the harbor at 11.00am and stood to the Southward.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW.
Painted mainmast.
The gunner's gang refilled 100 saluting charges.
Secured helm hard to starboard.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW to North.
At 4.30pm called away all boats for exercise.
The Commanding Officer returned at 5.00pm.
J. Mangan was placed in sentry's charge at sunset, in single irons.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from North.
The steamer "Legazpi" got under way and stood out to the Northward at 11.15pm.
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30 January 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NE by North to North.
The steamer "Buen Viaje" came in and anchored at 7.35am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to gentle North breeze.
At 9.00am by order of the Commanding Officer released C.R. Green, Ordinary Seaman, from confinement, his term having expired.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters, followed by drills as follows, until 10.15am: 1st Division instruction; 2nd Division instruction; 3rd Division rifles; Powder Division revolvers and signals; Marine Guard company drill.
From 10.45am to 11.30am drilled as follows: 1st Division revolvers and signals; 2nd Division rifles; 3rd Division instructions; Powder Division instructions; Marine Guard pulling boat.
Painting fore and mizzen masts.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NNW.
Finished painting fore and mizzen masts.
Sent mail to the steamer "Buen Viaje" (United States).
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Moderate breeze to light airs from NNW.
From 4.00pm to 5.00pm exercised boats, except gig, under sail.
At 5.45pm the steamer "Buen Viaje" sailed for Manila.
At sunset confined J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, General Court Martial prisoner.
Carried away mainmast of 2nd whaleboat while exercising boats.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light SE airs.
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31 January 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Light airs from East and light breeze from NNE.
Clear and pleasant.
Rigged target for sub-caliber practice.
Carried out morning orders.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE and West to calm.
Barometer falling.
Quarters at 9.30am.
All divisions were called aft and the proceedings and sentences of Summary Court Martial in the following cases were published: J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, for overstaying liberty and being under the influence of intoxicants on returning on board ship, sentence solitary confinement, 5 days, and to lose 15 days' pay, amounting to ($25.00) twenty-five dollars; F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, for overstaying liberty and being under the influence of intoxicants on returning on board ship, sentence solitary confinement in single irons, 5 days, and to lose 15 days' pay, amounting to ($20.50) twenty dollars and fifty cents; J.H. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, for overstaying liberty and being under the influence of intoxicants on returning on board ship, sentence solitary confinement, 5 days, and to lose 15 days' pay, amounting to ($15.00) fifteen dollars; James Burnes, Private Marine, for overstaying liberty and being under the influence of intoxicants on returning on board ship, sentence solitary confinement in single irons, ten days, and to lose one month's pay, amounting to ($14.00) fourteen dollars.
The proceedings and sentences in the above cases were approved by the convening authority, that part of the sentence involving loss of pay is respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy.
The Summary Court Martial prisoners were placed in confinement in accordance with their sentences.
Exercised crew at general quarters.
Overhauled battery.
Lowered steamer.
A notice calling attention to the change in the schedule of punishments for breaking liberty was published.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West and NW.
Barometer falling.
Powder Division and 1st Division had sub-caliber practice at moving target, towed by steamer.
1st and 2nd Divisions had target practice with gallery rifle.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Continued sub-caliber practice and practice with gallery rifle.
Approved: [signed] E.D. Taussig, Commander, Commanding.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE by East to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1901
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1 February 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands, and at sea
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from NE by East and East.
Barometer rising after fall first two hours.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from ENE and NW.
Second and Third Divisions and Marine Guard having sub-caliber practice at target towed by steam launch, and also practice with harbor rifle on poop.
At 11.30am Brigadier General S.M.B. Young, U.S. Army, came on board for passage to Laoag.
Signals: shore to U.S.S. "Yorktown" at 9.05am, "To Commanding Officer Yorktown. Ibay [Iba in log-book], January 31st. Will leave here this afternoon for Dagupan. Have finished with army at present", signed Werlick; at 9.15am [Brigadier] General Young compliments to Captain Taussig, "Will be at beach at 10.20 to go aboard Yorktown. Desire to go to Cayumano [?] and return today".
At 10.25am started fires under boilers B and D.
Meridian to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to gentle breeze from NW and ENE.
Finished sub-caliber practice with Marine Guard.
Unrigged target and sent bamboo raft ashore to owner.
Firing 3rd and 2nd Division with parlor rifle.
Made all preparations for sea.
At 2.00pm United States [Army] Quartermaster Department's tug "Trenton" came in from Southward.
At 3.50pm weighed and, Navigator at conn, rounded Dile Point.
At 4.05pm put over patent log, [reading] 68.0.
At 4.40pm set course N9°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 72.6.
At 5.30pm Pinget Island [Pinguet Island in log-book] bore on starboard beam, distant 1.8 miles.
At 6.17pm Salomague Island bore on starboard beam, distant 2.6 [miles].
At 7.00pm changed course to N14°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.0.
At end of watch course N14°E (per standard compass), under steam from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 112 [pounds], average revolutions 91.
At 4.10pm passed steamer "Tan Auco" (United States).
At 6.00pm shifted F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, to cell from alleyway, and J.F. Barry, Coppersmith, from cell to alleyway.
Signals: shore to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "The General's orderly wants to go on board the Yorktown".
The following named men were given acting appointments, to date from this day: J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Third-class to Carpenter's Mate Second-class; and C. Davis, Seaman to Coxswain.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Moonlight.
Calm to light South by East airs and light ENE breeze.
On course N14°E (per standard compass) until 8.07pm, when changed to N33°E (per standard compass), Culili Point [Kulili Point in log-book] on starboard beam, distant 3 miles.
At 8.07pm sighted Cape Bojeador light bearing N22°E (per standard compass).
After 8.34pm Navigator conning ship into anchorage [anchor in log-book] off Laoag, Captain on bridge.
At 8.48pm slowed and hauled in patent log, reading 107.
At 9.05pm came to port anchor in 10 fathoms water, veering to 30 fathoms port chain.
Banked fires in A and B boilers, and kept them spread in D for auxiliary purposes.
Secured engines.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 89.
Bearings at anchor: Mount Cauit [Mount Kauit in log-book] N52°E, Bojeador light N14°E, ship's head East by North.
Found a Compañia Maritima steamer at anchor.
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2 February 1901
At anchor off Laoag, and at sea
Lat 17.58, Long 120.31 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Moonlight.
Light airs to gentle breeze from NE and NE by North.
Ship rolling deeply to a heavy Northerly swell.
At 12.30am Compañia Maritima steamer stood out to Northward.
At 3.30am sighted a steamer from Northward.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to stiff NE by North breeze.
Moderate sea.
Steamer sighted in last watch stood up and down in front of anchorage until 7.00am, when she stood to Southward.
Made all preparations for sea, and at 7.12am weighed and stood to Southward, Navigator conning, Captain on bridge.
At 7.25am put over patent log, reading 10.7, and set course S35°W (per standard compass).
At 8.00am, patent log reading 16.0, changed course to S19°W (per standard compass).
Under steam from A, B and D boilers.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 83.
8am to meridian:
Partly clear.
Fresh to stiff breezes from NE by North and North.
Barometer rising.
Heavy swell from the Northward, ship rolling and pitching easily, maximum roll 15°.
Steering course S19°W.
At 10.42am changed course to S10°W.
At 11.50am changed to S22°E.
Under [steam from] three boilers and both main engines.
Average steam 106 [pounds], revolutions 95.
Sighted merchant steamer at Port Currimao [Port Kurimao in log-book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NNW and NE by East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steering various courses to anchorage off Vigan.
At 12.25pm anchored in 5 fathoms of water with starboard anchor, 20 fathoms of chain outside.
Bearings of anchorage: Cauayan church N33°E, Agayayos Point S42°E, ship's head NNW.
Draught of ship 13 feet 9 inches forward, 16 feet 3 inches aft.
Brigadier General Young left the ship at 1.30pm.
Banked fires in B and D boilers.
American steamer "Aldecoa" came in at 2.15pm and was boarded.
At 2.10pm exchanged pendants with U.S.S. "Quiros".
At 2.15pm U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book] [signaled] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" interrogatory 131, U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book] 132.
U.S.S. "Quiros" anchored at 2.35pm.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Quiros" came on board.
At 3.30pm received signal from shore: "Dagupan February 1, Commanding Officer Yorktown. Leave for Vigan tomorrow with two small sacks of mail for you", signed Werlick.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE by East and North.
Barometer rising.
At 4.35pm signal from shore: "Send prisoner ashore to go to Vigan", U.S.S. "Yorktown" to shore "We have no prisoner".
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up drill.
At 5.05pm signal from shore: "Can you send boat ashore for a long message to be delivered in person?", U.S.S. "Yorktown" to shore "Yes".
Sent boat ashore to bring off message.
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8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy.
Light airs to breezes from North.
Barometer steady.
Cauayan is also known as Caoayan.
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3 February 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from North and NNE.
Barometer steady.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from North to NNE.
Long heavy swell.
Sent mail for Manila on board the steamer "Aldecoa" at 9.00am.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Called all hands to muster, read Fleet General Order number 1.
Held general muster of crew.
The steamer "Aldecoa" got under way and stood out to Southward at 10.00am.
U.S.S. "Quiros" asked permission to, and got under way at 8.30am, and stood out to the Northward.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to stiff breezes generally from North and East.
Heavy swell from Northward.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to stiff breezes from NE by North.
Heavy swell from Northward.
J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in single irons in sentry's charge at sunset for safe keeping.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze to light airs from NE by North.
Heavy swell from Northward.
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4 February 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breeze from NE by North to North.
Heavy swell from Northward.
Aired bedding.
At 6.00am released J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, from irons.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to moderate breeze from North.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters, followed by drills as follows: 1st Division infantry; 2nd Division instruction; 3rd Division instruction; Powder Division infantry; Marines infantry; and Engineer's Division gunnery instruction.
At 10.30am had drills as follows: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Powder Divisions, Marine Guard and Engineer's [Division] signals, sighting and instruction in care and handling of rifle and revolver.
Letting fires die under boilers A and B.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from North.
Passing shower second hour.
Drilled as follows: 1st Division artillery; section Engineer's Division gunnery instruction and pulling boat; Marine Guard pulling boat.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breeze from North.
At 4.00pm inspected bedding at quarters and served out clean hammocks.
At sunset placed J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, in single irons under sentry's charge for safe keeping, he being a General Court Martial prisoner.
Transferred J. Burnes, Private Marine, from alleyway to cell, and J. Peterson, Second-class Fireman, from cell to alleyway.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from North.
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5 February 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to moderate breeze from North.
Carried out morning orders.
At 6.00am released J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, [from sentry's charge].
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Stiff to fresh breezes from North.
Barometer nearly steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by exercise at landing party.
Released from confinement and restored to duty: J.F. Barry, Coppersmith; F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class; and J.H. Peterson, Second-class Fireman.
100 pounds of salt pork, 5 pounds of prunes and 8 pounds of canned ham, having been surveyed and condemned by Board of Survey, was by authority of the Commanding Officer thrown overboard.
Sounded call for away all boats for exercise at 10.30am and exercised boats under oars and sail.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Stiff to fresh breezes from North.
Barometer falling.
Second Division exercised at artillery drill.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from North.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Turned in scrubbed hammocks.
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from North.
Barometer rising.
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6 February 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from North.
Barometer nearly steady.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breeze from North.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. King, Private Marine, disobedience of orders, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, smoking in wardroom pantry, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Exercised crew at collision drill, then abandon ship.
Second drill period exercised at divisional drills.
Placed J. King, Private Marine, and Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, in confinement, in accordance with punishment.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Gentle to moderate breezes from North.
Sent caterers ashore on duty.
Gave detail of engineer's force half an hour's instruction in ordnance.
Instructed Powder Division in artillery drill.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Moderate to fresh breezes from North.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Exercised crew at setting up drill.
Caterers returned.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 1000 pounds flour.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool.
Gentle to moderate breeze from North.
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7 February 1901
At anchor off Vigan, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.53, Long 120.37
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from North.
Tested siren and general alarm at 7.30am.
At 6.00am placed J. Burns in alleyway and put Ah Sow in cell.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from North.
At 9.00am went to general quarters, and secured at 9.40am.
Painting ventilators, funnel, mainmast and spar-color paint on poop.
At 11.50am steamer "Legazpi" (United States) came in from Northward and anchored.
Signals: at 8.15am shore to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Cavite, February 6th. Commander Taussig. Will probably leave on the seventh for Vigan", signed Niles; at 9.15am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to shore "Captain Taussig would like to have a conveyance to call on the General about 10.00am".
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North and NNW.
Boarded "Legazpi".
Finished painting started in previous watch.
Signal at 12.10pm, shore to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Yorktown will leave tomorrow for San Fernando to await Nashville due Saturday", signed Taussig.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from North and East.
At 4.30pm the United States [Army] Quartermaster Department tug "Trenton" came in from Northward and anchored, and at 4.00pm the United States [Army] Quartermaster Department tug "Bangor" sailed to Southward.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and had setting up drill.
At 6.35pm U.S.S. "Quiros" came in from Northward and anchored.
The Captain of U.S.S. "Quiros" called officially on the Captain.
Signals: at 5.30pm shore to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Salomague, February 7th. Commanding Officer Yorktown. Telegram received. Will leave here in a half hour", signed Werlick; at 5.35pm shore to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Salomague, February 7th. Commanding Officer Yorktown. Have returned here. Sea too heavy. Will remain until wind and sea moderate more", signed Werlick; at 5.50pm exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "Quiros"; at 6.05pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book] 132; and at 6.15pm U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" interrogatory 131; at 7.40pm shore to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Do you know the name of the boat that just came in?", answer U.S.S. "Quiros".
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from East.
Moon rose at 9.05pm.
At 9.20pm the "Legazpi" sailed to Southward.
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8 February 1901
At anchor off Vigan, and on passage to San Fernando
Lat 16.97, Long 120.28 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from East.
Made all preparations for sea.
At 4.00am U.S.S. "Quiros" sailed to Southward.
At 5.30am released Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, his term of confinement having expired, and at 6.00am released J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, General Court Martial prisoner.
Transferred J. Burnes, Private Marine, from alleyway to cell.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Got under way at 8.00am.
At 8.08am set course S8°W.
Draught of ship 13 feet 6 inches forward, 16 feet 6 inches aft.
Under [steam from] three boilers and both main engines.
Slight swell.
Sighted Army transport "Logan" at Candon [Kandon in log-book].
Average steam 105 [pounds], revolutions 95.
B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, reported the expiration of his term of enlistment.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East and WNW.
Barometer falling.
Steering course S8°W.
At 12.45pm changed course [to] S2°E (per standard compass).
At 1.40pm changed course to S3°W (per standard compass).
At 2.00pm changed course to S8°W.
Sighted steamer off starboard bow heading down Lingayen Gulf.
From appearance she seemed to be U.S.S. "Nashville".
Hoisted distinguishing pennant, but it was not noticed.
Steered various courses to anchorage at San Fernando de Union and anchored at 2.35pm in 7 fathoms water with starboard anchor, 30 fathoms [chain] inside.
Bearings of anchorage: light SW by South, wreck S2°E, ship's head WNW.
Steamers "Tarlac" and "Buen Viaje" in port, both were boarded.
Made the regular weekly inspections.
The flood cocks were tested and worked well.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.
Fire quarters at 5.00pm.
Steamer "Tarlac" got under way at 5.00pm.
Steamer "Buen Viaje" got under way at 5.30pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer nearly steady.
Liberty party all returned.
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9 February 1901
At anchor off San Fernando, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.62, Long 120.30
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE to calm.
Barometer rising.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Smooth sea.
Threw overboard: 100 pounds flour; and 48 pounds canned ham, condemned by Quarterly Board.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: H. Schaefer, Landsman, disregarding petty officer's orders, 2 days' extra duty, reduced to 2nd [conduct] class.
Sighted U.S.S. "Nashville" and U.S.S. "Quiros" standing to Northward out of Lingayen Gulf at 8.30am.
At 9.00am U.S.S. "Quiros" signaled "Nashville is coming. Request permission to delay reporting in person until written report is finished", U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Quiros" [NQ in log-book], "Yes. If you have any mail send it over".
U.S.S. "Quiros" anchored on our port beam at 9.25am.
Exchanged pennants with U.S.S. "Nashville" at 9.30am.
U.S.S. "Nashville" asked and was granted permission to anchor.
She came to on our starboard beam at 10.12am.
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Nashville" and U.S.S. "Quiros" called upon the Commanding Officer.
U.S.S. "Nashville" made routine sick and absentee report: 0 absentees, 3 sick; U.S.S. "Quiros" 0 absentees, 0 sick.
U.S.S. "Nashville" coal report: 348 [tons] on hand, 14 expended; U.S.S. "Quiros": 69 on hand, 3 expended.
The Navigator of U.S.S. "Nashville" came on board in obedience to signal at 10.30am.
Made all preparations for getting under way.
Called up anchor at 11.55am, under way standing out at 12.00pm.
Courses various, under [steam from] boilers A, B and D.
Draft forward 13 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Smooth sea.
Barometer falling.
Light airs to breeze from NW.
On course West (per standard compass) until 12.20pm, when sighted bottom on South edge of Fagg Reef, slowed to slow speed and changed course to SSW½W, bearings right tangent San Fernando Point SE by South, least water 4¾ fathoms.
At 12.40pm cleared Fagg Reef, bearing right tangent San Fernando Point S75°E.
Went ahead full speed and set course W½N (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 22.6.
At 2.05pm changed course [to] S65°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 35.3.
At 3.00pm changed course to S35°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 43.7.
At end of watch on course S35°W (per standard compass), Piedra Point bearing S17°W and Silaqui Island [Silakwi Island in log-book] S48°E, both magnetic.
Under steam from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 89.
At 1.55pm passed and exchanged colors with the steamer "Tan Auco" (United States).
Painting waterways.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Steering course S35°W.
Piedra Point abeam at 5.25pm, distant 3.6 miles.
At 5.45pm changed course to S10°W.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Closed watertight doors and had setting up exercise.
Under [steam from] boilers A, B and D and both main engines.
Average steam 109 [pounds], revolutions 95.
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6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NW.
Course S10°W, under [steam from] boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 96.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Moon rose at 10.20pm.
Smooth sea.
Barometer variable.
Gentle breeze from NW.
On course S10°W (per standard compass) until 8.47pm, when changed to S9°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 99.
At end of watch on course S9°E (per standard compass).
Under steam from A, B and D boilers.
Average steam 108 [pounds], average revolutions 96.3.
At 11.25pm passed a three-masted one-funneled steamer standing to Northward.
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10 February 1901
At sea, making passage to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.51, Long 120.90 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NW.
Barometer falling.
Steering course S9°E.
At 1.50am sighted Capones Island [Kapones in log-book] light.
Passed large steamer standing to Northward.
At 3.00am changed course to S32°E.
Under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 105 [pounds], revolutions 99.1.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, passing showers.
[Light breezes from NW.]
Under [steam from] 3 boilers, A, B and D, course S32°E.
At 5.15am changed course to S60°E, patent log [reading] 80.3.
Sighted Corregidor Island bearing S68°E at daylight.
At end of watch Haycock bearing S73°E, distant about 10 miles.
Average steam [left blank], revolutions [left blank].
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from ENE and NE.
Smooth sea.
Barometer falling.
On course S60°E (per standard compass) until 8.20am, when changed to N79°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 8.9.
At 8.56am changed course to N68°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 15.0.
At 10.37am changed course to N73°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.5.
After 11.47am on various courses standing into Cavite for anchorage, Captain conning.
At 12.00pm hauled in patent log, reading 43.0.
At 9.30am sighted and exchanged pennants with U.S.S. "Manila", at anchor in Puertecello [Puertocello in log-book].
At 9.30am mustered at quarters.
At 11.20am exchanged distinguishing pennants with the U.S.S. "Newark".
Signals: at 11.50am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship interrogatory 131, answer "Affirmative"; at 12.00pm numeral 221, numeral 22.
Under steam from A, B and D boilers.
Average steam [left blank], average revolutions [left blank].
Found at anchor in Cavite: U.S.S. "Newark"; U.S.S. "Vicksburg"; U.S.S. "Wilmington"; U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba"; U.S.S. "Iris"; U.S.S. "Zafiro"; and U.S.S. "Glacier".
By order of the Captain released Burnes J, Private Marine, his term of confinement having expired.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light SW airs.
Barometer falling.
On various courses until 12.12pm, when came to port anchor in 4 fathoms water, veering to 15 fathoms chain.
Secured engines.
Fires dying in boilers A and B, and banked in D.
The Captain called officially on the flagship.
At 1.50pm U.S.S. "Manila" came in and anchored inshore of us.
At 2.00pm a small steamer came in to Manila with schooner in tow.
The Captains of U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" and U.S.S. "Wilmington" called officially on the Captain.
At 3.40pm served charge and specifications for General Court Martial on A.R. Shearer, Coxswain, and placed him under sentry's charge, by order of the Commanding Officer, to await trial.
Received in Department [of] Supplies and Accounts: 110 pounds soft bread.
Draft 16 feet 2 inches aft, 12 feet 11 inches forward.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Bearings at anchor: "Castilla" wreck N55°W, "Christina" wreck S63°W, flag Navy Yard S36°W, ship's head North by West.
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4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SW and West.
At 4.15pm a U.S. Army transport sailed from Manila.
The Captain of U.S.S. "Vicksburg" called officially on the Captain.
At 6.00pm placed General Court Martial prisoner J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, in single irons under sentry's charge.
The liberty party returned.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from North.
Moon rose at 11.25pm.
Haycock is also known as La Monja Island.
Puertecello is also known as Corregidor Bay.
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11 February 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Gentle breeze to light airs from North.
Fair and pleasant.
Received in Department [of] Supplies and Accounts: 321 pounds fresh meat; and 110 pounds soft bread.
At 5.55am U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" sailed.
Released J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman, at 6.00am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from North.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Callao" [U.S.S. "Calao" in log-book] came in and anchored at 9.00am.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting up and divisional drills.
U.S.S. "General Alava" came in at 11.30am.
U.S. Army transport "Relief" came in and went to Manila.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Glacier" and Commandant of Naval Station called upon the Captain.
At 10.00am made sick and absentee report: 0 absent; 1 sick.
At 12.00pm made coal report: numeral 4 and numeral 217.
Released from confinement: J. King, Private Marine.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West and SSW.
Barometer falling.
The following Boards of Survey met on board: Construction and Repair Department, of which Lieutenant-Commander Mertz was senior member; Ordnance [Department], of which Lieutenant Patton was senior member; Equipment and Construction and Repair [Departments], of which Lieutenant (Junior [Grade]) Dunn was senior member.
The Captain called upon the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Vicksburg".
Transferred to Naval Prison, Cavite, Philippine Islands: J. Mangan, Ordinary Seaman.
Received following stores in Equipment [Department] (Navigation stores): 1 British ensign; 1 Russian ensign; 3 United States ensigns number 6.
In Equipment [Department]: 6 galley range rings.
In [Department of] Construction and Repair: 6 bunker plates, bolts and collars.
At 1.00pm flagship signaled 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WSW and NNE.
Barometer rising.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercise.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to stiff breezes from North by East.
Barometer steady.
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12 February 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to fresh breezes from North to North by East.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned.
W. Farrel, First-class Fireman, J.C. Lewis, Coal Passer, F. Lauer, Ordinary Seaman, A. Chambers, Coxswain, C. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, M. Lavelle, Private Marine, and C. Fields, Coal Passer, absent.
E.R. Faulkner [F. Faulkner in log-book], Gunnery Sergeant, returned on board at 6.30am, having been over time from going ashore on duty.
Received in [Department of] Supplies and Accounts: 110 pounds soft bread.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from North by East.
Sent G. Githens, Chief Yeoman, and J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, with two men ashore on duty.
Absent over time without leave: W. Farrell, First-class Fireman, C. Fields, Coal Passer, J. Lewis, Coal Passer, A. Chambers, Coxswain, C. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, F. Lauer, Ordinary Seaman, and M. Lavelle, Private Marine.
Gave crew company drill.
A Board of Survey, Lieutenant-Commander Canaga senior member, came on board at 9.45am to hold survey on stores and articles in Engineer's Department.
Gunner's gang turned smokeless powder ammunition, thereby complying with paragraph 10 of Fleet Routine.
Made routine reports at 10.00am: 7 absentees; 2 sick.
Coal report at noon: 213 [tons] on hand; 4 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light variable breezes.
Gave boat drill at 1.15pm.
Sent Chief Yeoman ashore on duty.
Sent Chief Master-at-Arms ashore on duty to hunt up absentees.
Received in Equipment Department: 10 pounds cord line; 10 pounds spun yarn; 1 bale bag canvas; 1 bale number 5 canvas; 2 spools red tape.
In Construction and Repair Department: 250 feet Oregon pine; 12 boat hooks; 2 brush cups.
The Medical Survey in articles in Medical Stores, of which Passed Assistant Surgeon J.C. Rosenbleuth was senior member, met at 2 o'clock.
Cleaned ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to fresh breezes from North.
Heavy sea running.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Absentees over time same as in the morning watch.
The following named men were brought on board at 5.30pm by the ship's police force, 11¼ hours over time: C. Field, Coal Passer; J. Lewis, Coal Passer; A. Chambers, Coxswain; C. Lane, Ordinary Seaman; F. Lauer, Ordinary Seaman; W. Farrell, First-class Fireman; and M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Stiff to fresh breezes from North.
At 11.15pm a boat from the "Indiaville" [?], an English collier, drifted foul of our hawse and was finally secured astern.
8 men came on board for the night.
The U.S. Army transport "Grant" came in and anchored off Manila.
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13 February 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Stiff to moderate breeze from North.
Sea moderating.
U.S.S. "Concord" came in and anchored at 7.30am.
Received in [Department of] Supplies and Accounts: 482 pounds mutton; 110 pounds bread.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breeze to light airs from North.
At 9.00am went to quarters for inspection.
At 9.30am Admiral L. Kempff, U.S. Navy, accompanied by Surgeon C.T. Hibbett, Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book], Lieutenant V. Blue, Captain C.S. Hill, Marine Corps, Paymaster H.E. Jewett and Ensign C.E. Gilpin, came on board for the purpose of inspecting the ship.
The Admiral and staff inspected the ship and crew at quarters.
At 9.40am called clear ship for action, reported ready in 49 minutes 45 seconds.
Sounded general alarm at 10.33.40, 1st Division ready in 2 minutes 35 seconds, 2nd Division 2 minutes 35 seconds, 3rd Division 2 minutes 40 seconds, Powder Division 3 minutes 40 seconds, Engineer's [Division] 1 minute 15 seconds, Marines 2 minutes 40 seconds.
Exercised at general quarters.
Time of stream fire quarters in action: 55 seconds.
Train guns extreme forward to extreme aft: 50 seconds.
Extreme depression to extreme elevation: 20 seconds.
Secured from general quarters, and sounded fire alarm, 1st Division stream [in] 25 seconds, 2nd Division stream 35 seconds, 3rd Division steam 1 minute 45 seconds, and 5th and 6th streams 1 minute 40 seconds.
Had collision drill, mat over in [left blank].
Sounded provision call, then abandoned ship: 7 minutes 10 seconds.
At 10.00am made routine signals, 0 absentees, 3 sick, at 12.00pm coal on hand 208 [tons], consumed 5.
Lost overboard: 1 bayonet; and 1 scabbard.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to fair.
Light airs and breezes from North and WSW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.35pm called away landing party, lightly equipped.
Exercised landing party at infantry drills.
Secured from landing party, then called away all boats for distant service armed and equipped.
Times: steam launch 4 minutes 20 seconds; 1st cutter 4 minutes 25 seconds; 3rd cutter 3 minutes 25 seconds; 1st whaleboat 3 minutes 25 seconds; 2nd whaleboat 3 minutes 25 seconds; gig 6 minutes 25 seconds.
Exercised boats by signals from ship, then recalled them and inspected boat boxes.
Hoisted all boats, and at 3.02pm got under way, time heaving in 10 fathoms chain to ready for letting go: 6 minutes 20 seconds.
Stood out into Manila Bay and tested steering gear.
Steam to hand steering: 1 minute 7 seconds.
Hand to steam steering: 58 seconds.
Steam steering to relieving tackles: 27 seconds.
Speed 9 knots.
Exercised man overboard, time to picking up man: 2 minutes 29 seconds.
Inspected bags and hammocks.
Exercised school of ship: both engines ahead 9 knots, starboard helm turned 360° in 10 minutes 4 seconds; with port helm in 9 minutes 20 seconds; with helm to starboard, port engines stopped, 360° in 8 minutes 1 second; port helm, starboard engine stopped, 7 minutes 56 seconds; ship still in water, helm astarboard, starboard engine ahead full speed, turned 90° in 2 minutes 52 seconds; helm aport, port engine ahead, [turned] 90° in 2 minutes 56 seconds.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from WSW and SE and East.
At 4.50pm the Admiral's inspection was finished.
Headed in for Cavite.
Admiral Kempff and staff left the ship at 5.10pm.
At 5.20pm anchored in 3½ fathoms water, 15 fathoms port chain.
Bearings anchorage: wreck of "Castilla" N42°W, Navy Yard flagstaff S31°W, ship's head NNW.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to moderate breeze from East and North.
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14 February 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from North.
Signal: flagship to fleet 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NW.
Barometer falling.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by general quarters.
At 10.00am made sick and absentee report: 0 absentees; 2 sick.
The following punishments were awarded: C. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, C. Fields, Coal Passer, W. Farrell, First-class Fireman, F. Lauer, Ordinary Seaman, A. Chambers, Coxswain, J. Lewis, Coal Passer, and M. Lavelle, Private Marine, 11½ hours over time, brought off by ship's police, two days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes; S. Slama, Landsman, shirking on berth deck and insolence to Master-at-Arms, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class.
Placed S. Slama, Landsman, in confinement for 5 days' bread and water.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 2 pump rods.
Received in Equipment [Department] Navigation [stores] the following: (see list [below]).
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Concord" called on board.
At 12.00pm made coal report: numeral 201, numeral 7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light breezes from NW by West and SE by East.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm flagship signaled 513.
Received following stores in Construction and Repair Department: 1 bale oakum; 1 bale waste.
In Ordnance Department: (see list [below]).
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.
Orders from the Senior Squadron Commander were delivered to Lieutenant-Commander B.O. Scott, U.S. Navy, detaching him from U.S.S. "Yorktown" and ordering him to proceed home by the first available public transportation, and Lieutenant-Commander B.O. Scott left the ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from SE by East.
Barometer rising.
Received ammunition lighter alongside and received on board the following ammunition: (see list [below]).
Turned into General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 18 boxes 6-inch ammunition; 2 chests ammunition 6-pounder; 2 chests ammunition 3-pounder; and 1 chest ammunition 1-pounder.
No quarters on account of receiving stores.
Received signal from flagship at 5.50pm: "Lieutenant-Commander Rooney has been ordered as Executive Officer of the Yorktown. He will come down on the eleven-thirty boat tomorrow to report".
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SE by East.
Barometer steady.
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Ordnance [Department] stores received: 16 brushes, scrub; 12 brushes, dust; 30 yards canvas, cotton, number 8; 40 yards muslin, D.W. [?]; 1 coil hemp, 21-thread; 100 pounds paste, cleaning; 5 pounds lampblack; 5 gallons hand oil, finish; 5 gallons kerosene; 20 gallons lard oil; 3 quarts ink; 12 memo tablets; 2 pints mucilage; 4 boxes paper fasteners; 12 sheets blotting paper; 6 screwdrivers; 500 sheets emery cloth; 48 sheets sandpaper; 6 hacksaw blades; 2 rules, comb; 100 pounds cotton waste; 6 fuze cutters N.T. [?]; 1000 plugs, cork, saluting; 1 main spring; 6 sling strap snaps and swivels; 6 sears; 6 flies; 1 sling strap hook with sleeve; 5 sling strap buttons; 4 triggers; 6 pins; 6 bolt stops; 6 lock pins; 6 elevator arms; 6 followers with stop pins; 6 firing pin collars; 6 hand springs, Colt's automatic [machine gun]; 6 ejector rod heads; 72 cylinder stop bolt springs; 4 rebound springs; 6 rebound spring pins; 6 trigger lock lever screws; 6 hands with springs; 6 rebound levers; 6 ejectors; 4 shell extractors, Colt's automatic machine gun; 4 firing pins, Colt's automatic machine gun; 4 main springs; 4 bolt pins; 1 firing pin spring; 2 filling cans; 2 rifles, Lee 6 mm, straight pull; 2 rifles caliber .45; 1 rifles caliber .22.
Ammunition received: 70 charges 6-inch, common, C.E.P.S. [?]; 70 shells, common, with slings, 6-inch; 77 cartridges, complete, common, 6-pounder; 96 cartridges, complete, common, 3-pounder; 1000 cartridges, ball, 6 mm, Colt's automatic [machine gun]; 6000 cartridges, ball, 6 mm, in clips; 70 boxes ammunition 6-inch; 7 chests ammunition 6-pounder; 6 chests ammunition 3-pounder; 966 pounds powder, saluting; 6 powder tanks, 200 pounds each; 1500 primers, saluting.
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Stores received in Equipment [Department] Navigation [stores]: 50 globes, steamtight; 12 globes, ceiling, ring, number 1; 100 glasses for fuzes; 10 attachment plugs, nonwatertight; 24 attachment plugs, watertight; 24 brushes, pencil; 1 voltmeter; 3 push buttons; 300 feet hemp wire, direct current; 100 feet bell wire; 3 shades, sidelight, red; 1 oil feeder; 1 oil can; 1 oil filter; 2 pounds solder, soft; 24 sheets crocus cloth; 24 sheets emery cloth; 24 sheets sand paper; 200 pounds waste, cotton; 12 zincs for batteries; 12 thumb tacks; 24 paper, blotting; 24 paper, wrapping; 24 pads, memo; 3 ink, writing fluid; 2 tape; ¼-pound sponge; 1 United States ensign, number 4; 5 United States ensign, number 10; 1 narrow pennant, number 2; 1 narrow pennant, number 3; 25 yards bunting, blue; 42½ yards muslin, white; 48 yards lead line, hand; 51¼ yards signal halyard, stiff; 5 pounds camphor; 25 pounds putz pomade; 12 globes for hand lanterns; 25 chimneys, lamp; 1 signal kit, complete.
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15 February 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Clear [obscured, probably: and pleasant].
[Light airs and light breezes from North.]
Barometer nearly steady.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 462 pounds fresh meat; and 110 pounds fresh bread.
At 7.00am flagship made signal 735.
Sent working party ashore at 7.45am for stores.
Moon rose at 3.00am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" got under way at 8.15am and went outside for target practice.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 1400 pounds fresh vegetables.
Sent liberty party ashore at 8.30am.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Exercised crew at setting up.
Omitted routine drill on account of taking [on] stores.
Liberty party returned at 9.30am.
Absentees over time: J. O'Brien, Machinist First-class, T. Howard, Oiler, M. Kieley, Seaman, P. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, and T. Beik, Private Marine.
Sent engineer's working party of 6 men ashore at 10.00am.
Made absentee and sick report at 10.00am: 5 absentees; 4 sick.
Placed in confinement for safe keeping until sober: P. O'Connor, Seaman, he having been drunk and disorderly from liberty.
Transferred from cell to sentry's charge: S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman.
Made coal report at 12.00pm: 196 [tons] on hand, 5 expended.
The ash lighter came alongside at 11.50am.
Working party returned on board at 11.50am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW.
Sent working party ashore at 12.50pm.
Lieutenant Stanworth left the ship on duty at 2.30pm.
Ash lighter shoved off at 3.00pm.
U.S.S. "Newark" had target practice, and anchored in her old berth at 1.30pm.
Lieutenant-Commander William R.A. Rooney reported on board for duty as Executive Officer in accordance with Department's order number 246236, dated January 2, 1901, and Senior Squadron Commander's endorsement, dated United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark", Cavite, Philippine Island, February 13, 1901.
Received the following stores in Engineer's Department, in Equipment Department, in Paymaster's Department, and in Construction and Repair Department: (see lists [below]).
P O'Connor, [Seaman], having become sober, was released and restored to duty.
A.B. Herness, Seaman, and C.A. Comstedt, Seaman, were placed under sentry's charge to await trial by Court Martial, they having returned on board drunk, from duty.
S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, was returned to cell.
The flood cocks were tested and worked well.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from SE.
Omitted quarters and drill on account of taking on stores.
M. Kieley, Seaman, returned on board at 5.00pm, 8¼ hours over time.
T. Howard, Oiler, and J.J. O'Brien, Machinist First-class, returned at 6.00pm, 9¼ hours over time.
Absentees over time: J. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, and F. Beik, Private Marine.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from SE.
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Stores received [Department of] Steam Engineering: 334 pounds iron bolts and nuts, apt. [?]; 186 pounds brass bolts and nuts, apt.; 90 pounds iron nuts, apt.; 20 pounds brass studs, ⅞-inch; 55 pounds iron washers, apt.; 18 set screws, apt.; 18 tube brushes; 1 barrel fire clay; 2 sail needles; 20 pounds brass wire; 1 gross brass machine screws, apt.; 6 oil squirt cans; 18 hammer handles; 36 sheets tin; 8 pounds spool copper wire; 20 feet lathe belt, 3½-inch; 1 set taps and dies, number 0; 1 differential pulley; 20 feet angle iron, 1¼-inch x 1¼-inch; 1 bar round iron, ¾-inch; 45 pounds flat iron bar, ¼-inch x 1½-inch; 110 pounds flat iron bar, ⅜-inch x 1½-inch; 3 bars round iron, ⅜-inch; 1 bar copper, round, ⅝-inch; 1 bar copper, round, ½-inch; 2 bars round machine steel, ¾-inch and 1-inch; 80 pounds sheet brass, 1/16-inch; 200 Tobin's bronze, 3-inch; 12 feet tool steel, 2-inch; 75 pounds Rainbow sheet packing, 1/16-inch; 8⅜ pounds Garlock packing, ½-inch; 24¾ pounds flax square packing, apt.; 60 feet steam hose, ¾-inch.
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217 pounds rubber sheet, apt. [?]; 10 gallons turpentine; 300 pounds red lead; 100 pounds white zinc; 30 gallons linseed oil; 10 brass elbows, 1-inch; 20 brass unions; 78 brass reducing couplings; 12 brass tees; 1 steam gauge; 1 vacuum gauge; 4 brass check valves, 1-inch; 32 brass nipples, apt.; 28 brass couplings, apt.; 2 brass globe valves, 2½-inch; 4 lengths brass pipes, apt.; 12 hacksaw blades; 1 pair inside calipers, spring; 1 pair outside calipers, spring; 30 gross emery cloth; 1 Davidson pump for flushing system; 15 pounds graphite; 40 pounds putz pomade; 40 pounds tallow; 600 pounds red lead; 72 brass reducers, apt.; 18 iron tees, apt.; 18 iron unions, apt.; 24 iron elbows; 2 lengths iron pipe, apt.; 12 brass pit cocks; 12 water gauge glasses; 30 writing pads; 12 ship's scrapers; 24 flat, ½-inch, round, smooth files, apt.; 2 gauge glass cutters; 2000 condenser ferrules; 1000 pounds zinc; 364 gallons vacuum oil; 50 gallons lard oil; 1 box spare parts for pump; 50 gallons cylinder oil.
Received in Construction and Repair Department: 1 valve; 42 flanges; 31 pipes, for drainage system.
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Received in Paymaster's Department: 500 pounds salt beef; 1000 [pounds] salt pork; 32 gallons vinegar; 32 gallons syrup; 2119 pounds sugar; 360 pounds prunes; 280 pounds raisins; 1024 pounds vegetables; 750 [pounds] soap; 1030 [pounds] tomatoes; ½ set stationary [sic], for 400 [sic].
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16 February 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Moon rose at 3.40am.
At 7.00am the flagship made [signal] 713, uniform same as yesterday.
At 7.00am released A.B. Herness [Hernes in log-book], Seaman, and C. Comstedt, Seaman, and made them prisoners at large to await trial by Court Martial.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North to NW.
Yard workmen on board taking out closets forward and in bathroom below.
At 8.15am the U.S. Navy collier "Justin" came in and anchored.
At 9.15am an American steamer stood out from Manila.
The liberty party returned, except J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman.
F. Beik, Private Marine, returned from liberty 24 hours over time, and P. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, 27¾ hours over time.
Signals: at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 2 and numeral 5; at 12.00pm numeral 192 and numeral 4; at 10.55am flagship to fleet 427.
Served specifications on A.B. Herness [Hernes in log-book], Seaman, and C.C. Comstedt, Seaman, for Summary Court Martial at 10.00am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light NW airs.
Yard workmen continued work of previous watch.
At 1.30pm U.S. Army transport "Garonne" stood in to Manila.
At 3.05pm a German steamer sailed from Manila.
At 3.30pm U.S. Navy collier "Justin" weighed and went alongside steamer "Ataka" (British).
Signals: at 12.55pm flagship to fleet 513; at 3.20pm flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Orders for Shearer's trial revoked. When can you sail?", answer "We can be ready by 8.00 tomorrow morning"; at 3.55pm "Commanding Officer repair on board".
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from SE.
Yard force removing bathtub from officer's bathroom until 7.00pm.
The Captain called officially on the Admiral.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Making preparations for sea.
Sent 2nd whaleboat into yard, and received from yard one ten-oar cutter and equipment, except sails and awnings.
Signals at 5.20pm flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Papers not received. You will probably have to wait until tomorrow morning", answer "Have ordered steam for 6.00am, Taussig".
Received in Equipment Navigation Department: 4 desk fans, ½ horsepower, ventilating.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman, returned aboard 13¼ hours over time.
At 10.00pm Joseph Bertsche, Plumber, jumped overboard from port rail and was picked up by steamer after Lieutenant Standley had jumped overboard and passed a line around him, he was declared mentally unsound by the Surgeon and placed under surveillance.
Signals: at 10.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship "Captain Neville is in Manila".
Started fires in boilers A and B.
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17 February 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands, and at sea
Lat 14.37, Long 120.37 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WNW and North by East.
Received in Department [of] Supplies and Accounts: 653 pounds fresh meat.
Finished making preparations for sea.
At 7.20am signaled flagship interrogatory 4356, which was answered affirmative, and then weighed at 7.25am.
At 7.50am put over patent log, reading 43.0, and until end of watch Navigator conning ship around Sangley Point [Sanlei Point in log-book].
Steaming from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 64.
Signals: at 6.55am flagship to fleet 684, 700, 718; at 7.45am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship interrogatory 3302, answer affirmative.
Draft aft 16 feet 1 inch, forward 12 feet 10 inches.
J. King, Private Marine, was found to be absent without leave at 7.50am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW and North by East.
Barometer falling.
Steering various courses.
At 8.00am set course S72°W.
Quarters at 9.30am, absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
Published Articles for the Government of the Navy.
At 10.50am changed course to N68°W.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Placed in confinement on bread and water for 4 days: H. Schaefer, Landsman.
Under [steam from] three boilers and both main engines.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 91.2.
Exchanged pendants with U.S.S. "Basco" at 10.10am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West to NW.
Smooth sea.
Under [steam from] three boilers, course S72°W (per standard compass).
At 12.00pm changed course to N45°W (per standard compass).
At 2.30pm the [Los] Frailes [Islands] on starboard beam, distant 2.6 miles.
At 3.40pm Capones Island [Kapones in log-book] lighthouse on starboard beam, distant 7 miles.
J. King, Private Marine, absent without leave.
At 3.45pm changed course to N25°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 15.7.
At 4.00pm changed course to N34°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 17.8, Capones Island [Kapones in log-book] lighthouse bearing N70°E, distant 6.5 miles.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 90.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from NNW.
Smooth sea.
Barometer steady.
Throughout watch on course N34°W (per standard compass).
Sighted smoke of two steamers on starboard bow.
Under steam from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 93.3.
Set deck clock back 14 minutes.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNW.
Barometer steady.
Steering course N34°W, under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 107 [pounds], revolutions 91.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from NNW to North.
Moderate sea from NW.
Barometer rising.
Course N34°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 105 [pounds], revolutions 89.
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The following punishments were awarded: H. Schaefer, Landsman, slow and surly in obeying orders, 4 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; M. Kieley, Seaman, 8¼ hours over time, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, drunk from liberty, two days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; P. O'Connor, Seaman, drunk and disorderly after liberty, two days' extra duty, reduced to 2nd [conduct] class; J. Feeney, Private Marine, tight from liberty; one day's extra duty, remain on 2nd [conduct] class; E. Wise, First-class Fireman, drunk from liberty, two days' extra duty, reduced to 2nd [conduct] class; J.J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, tight from liberty, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Howard, Oiler, and J.J. O'Brien, Machinist First-class, 9¼ hours over time, two days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes; B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, tight from liberty, one day's extra duty, remain on 2nd [conduct] class; F. Beik, Private Marine, 24 hours over time; three days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J.T. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, 27¾ hours over time, seven days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman, 13½ hours over time, three days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class.
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18 February 1901
At sea, making passage to Hong Kong, China
Lat 17.18, Long 118.22
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from North.
Moderate sea from NW.
Throughout watch on course N34°W (per standard compass), under steam from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 110 [pounds], revolutions 90.2.
4am to 8am:
Mostly clear.
Sea increasing from Northward.
Gentle breezes from North.
Barometer nearly steady.
Ship pitching.
Steering course N34°W.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 90.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and cool.
Heavy sea from North.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NE by East.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
Instructed all divisions in use of small arms.
The Summary Court [Martial], Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth senior member and H.E. Yarnell recorder, met at 10.20am, and after having finished with the cases of Carl Conrad Comstedt, Seaman, and Albert Bernhardt Herness [Hernes in log-book], Seaman, U.S. Navy, adjourned to await action of convening authority at 10.50am.
At 10.37am set clocks back 7 minutes.
Under [steam from] boilers A, B and D, course N34°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 91.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Moderate breeze from NE and NE by North.
Moderate sea from North.
Barometer steady.
Drilled 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Powder Divisions and Marine Guard at signals from 1.15pm to 1.45pm.
Throughout watch on course N34°W (per standard compass), under steam from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 92.
4pm to 6pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
Moderate sea from North.
Steering course N34°W.
Quarters at 5.00pm, J. King, Private Marine, absent without leave.
Closed watertight doors for exercise.
Average steam 110 [pounds], revolutions 90.2.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.
Sea moderating.
Barometer rising.
Under [steam from] boilers A, B and D, course N34°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 89.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.
Moderate sea.
Barometer falling.
On course N34°W (per standard compass) until 8.23pm, when changed to N28°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 62.2.
At end of watch on course N28°W (per standard compass).
Under steam from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 90.
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19 February 1901
At sea, making passage to Hong Kong, China
Lat 20.17, Long 116.25
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy.
Moderate sea from Northward.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
Steering course N28°W, under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 90.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NE to ENE.
Barometer rising.
Sea moderating.
Rigged target.
Under [steam from] boilers A, B and D, course N28°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 90.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and cool, passing rain squalls.
Gentle breeze from NNE.
Moderate sea.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters, followed by drills as follows: 1st Division signals and instruction; 2nd Division seamanship; 3rd [Division] seamanship; and Powder Division instruction; Marine Guard signals.
Absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: Mah King, Mess Attendant, insolence to 1st Sergeant and using obscene language, 3 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class.
By order of the Commanding Officer placed Mah King, Mess Attendant, in double irons in alleyway for 3 days, in accordance with punishment awarded, and released from confinement S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, his term of confinement having expired.
On course N28°W (per standard compass) until 11.00am, when changed to N44°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 87.8.
At end of watch on course N44°W (per standard compass).
Under steam from A, B and D boilers.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 91.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly overcast and cloudy.
Moderate sea.
Gentle to light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Steering course N44°W.
At 2.40pm stopped ship and put over target.
At 2.45pm went to general quarters and proceeded with target practice.
Expended following ammunition: 16 charges, electric primed, black powder, 6-inch; 2 charges 6-inch, electric primed, smokeless, and 1 charge 6-inch C.P. [?] and electric primed, smokeless; 13 shells, common, 6-inch; 6 shrapnel, 6-inch, 25 cartridges, common, 6-pounder; 36 cartridges, common, 1-pounder; 500 cartridges 6 mm.
At 3.57pm picked up target and secured.
Set course N44°W.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 86.
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast and cloudy and misty.
Moderate sea from NE.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Course N44°W (per standard compass) until 4.30pm, when changed course to N38°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.0.
Published the following Summary Court Martial sentences: Alfred Bernhardt Herness [Hernes in log-book] and Carl Conrad Comstedt, Seamen, U.S. Navy, returning on board from duty under the influence of an intoxicant and unfit for duty on February 15, 1901, Summary Court Martial February 18, 1901, specifications proved.
Sentence: solitary confinement in single irons on bread and water for 15 days, with a full ration every 5th day, and to lose two (2) months' pay, amounting to $50.00 and $48.00 respectively.
Sentence approved.
That part of sentence which involves loss of pay is respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy.
A.B. Herness [Hernes in log-book] and C.C. Comstedt, Seamen, were placed in confinement in accordance with the above sentence.
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4pm to 6pm:
Omitted evening quarters on account of having had target practice.
Absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
Under [steam from] boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 104 [pounds], revolutions 90.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with light passing drizzle.
Gentle NE breeze.
Moderate sea from NE.
Barometer steady.
On course N38°W (per standard compass) throughout watch, under steam from boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 92.6.
At 8.00pm sounded in 65 fathoms, mud bottom.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and overcast.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Moderate sea.
Steering course N44°W, under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 106 [pounds], revolutions 93.
Took sounding at 12.00am, 45 fathoms.
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20 February 1901
At sea, making passage to, and at anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.284, Long 114.177
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and misty, cool.
Moderate sea.
Light breeze from ENE.
Course N38°W, under [steam from] boilers A, B and D.
At 3.55am sighted Waglan [Island] light ahead.
Took sounding at 4.00am, 23 fathoms, soft sand.
Average steam 106 [pounds], revolutions 93.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzle.
Gentle breeze from NNE.
Moderate sea.
Barometer rising.
On course N38°W (per standard compass) until 4.07am, when changed to N32°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 31.7.
At 4.35am sounded in 22 fathoms, mud bottom.
Reduced speed to 7½ knots from 4.20am to 5.40am.
At 7.00am on various courses standing through Tathong Channel and Lye Mun Pass for anchorage in Hong Kong, Captain conning.
Exchanged distinguishing pennants with United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn" at 7.45am.
Signals: at 7.50am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship interrogatory 131, answer "The Harbor Master will assign you a berth".
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast, with drizzle.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
Harbor Master came on board; and anchored at Hong Kong at 8.16am in 7 fathoms [water] with starboard anchor.
Put in mooring swivel at 45 fathoms, riding to both anchors with starboard chain.
Bearings of anchorage: left tangent Kellet Island ENE, left tangent Kowloon Point [Kaulung Point in log-book] NW by North, ship's head ENE.
The following vessels are in port: United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn"; U.S.S. "Kentucky"; U.S.S. "Bennington"; U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon"; British flagship H.B.M.S. "Centurion"; H.B.M.S. "Argonaut", H.B.M.S. "Terrible" and H.B.M.S. "Goliath", and several smaller vessels, French cruiser "Descartes", German flagship "Hansa".
Fired a salute of 21 guns, British flag [at main], which salute was returned from Naval Station.
Fired a salute of 15 guns, British flag [at fore], which was returned by H.B.M.S. "Centurion".
Fired a salute of 13 guns, German flag [at fore], this salute was not returned, but a German boarding officer explained that the German flagship was undergoing repairs and was unable to return the salute.
Received English, French and German boarding officers.
Made 10.00am report: numeral 1, numeral 3.
The Captain called upon the Commander-in-Chief and upon the English Admiral.
Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Bennington" and U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" called on board.
At 12.00pm made coal report: numeral 112, numeral 19.
F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate, reported the expiration of his term of enlistment.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light breezes from East to calm.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party ashore.
At 1.00pm flagship made signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to breezes from North and NE.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to breezes from North and NE.
Barometer rising.
Waglan Island is also known as Wang Lang Island.
Lye Mun Pass is also known as Lei Yue Mun.
Kellet Island is also known as Kellett Island.
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21 February 1901
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.284, Long 114.177
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from NE and North.
Barometer rising.
At 7.00am flagship signaled 699, 714, 707, 683.
Received following provisions in Paymaster's Department: 135 pounds meat; 135 pounds vegetables; and 108 pounds bread.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from North to NW.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
Gave crew instructions.
Released H. Schaefer, Ordinary Seaman, on account of the expiration of his term of confinement, and restored him to duty.
The Commanding Officer made official calls upon the Commanding Officers of the following vessels: Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa"; United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn"; H.M.S. "Terrible"; H.M.S. "Argonaut"; H.M.S. "Arethusa" ["Artheusa" in log-book]; H.M.S. "Endymion"; French ship "Descartes" ["Decartes" in log-book]; French gunboat "Comète"; H.M.S. "Goliath"; H.M.S. "Humber"; and H.M.S. "Aurora".
The Commanding Officer of Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" returned the call of the Commanding Officer.
The German ship "Hansa" fired a salute of 13 guns, with English flag at fore, which was returned by the English flagship.
The German flagship fired a salute of 13 guns, with American flag at fore.
[Board of] Medical Survey, of which Lieutenant-Commander Lumsden was senior member, convened on board at 10.00am.
A boarding officer from the flagship called to inform the Commanding Officer that we should dress ship at 8am.
Made routine reports at 10.00am: 1 absentee; 3 sick.
At noon [coal report]: 107 [tons] on hand; 5 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light variable airs to breezes.
The Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Alacrity" returned the call of the Commanding Officer.
An officer from H.M.S. "Tamar" returned the call on the English Admiral Peel.
The Commanding Officer called officially upon the [Commanding] Officers of U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" and U.S.S. "Bennington".
The following men were this day discharged from this vessel and from the United States Naval Service, on account of being alien and services undesirable, authorized by Senior Squadron Commander: Lot Chot, Landsman, due and paid $26.17; and Ah Shon, Landsman, due and paid $38.83.
Absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cold.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Hauled fire in steamer at 11.30pm.
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22 February 1901
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.284, Long 114.177
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from NW by West to NE.
Flagship made uniform signal 732.
A German gunboat came in and anchored at 7.30am.
Tested siren and steam whistle at 7.30am.
Dressed ship rainbow [fashion].
U.S.S. "Oregon" was sighted standing in at 7.50am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light breeze from NE by East.
At 8.10am U.S.S. "Oregon" saluted port with 21 guns, British ensign at main, which was returned by shore battery.
At 8.20am U.S.S. "Oregon" fired a salute of 13 guns, German ensign at fore, which was answered by Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa", United States ensign at fore.
At 8.25am U.S.S. "Oregon" fired a salute of 13 guns, United States ensign at fore, which was answered by the United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn" with 7 guns.
At 8.35am U.S.S. "Oregon" moored in man-of-war anchorage near U.S.S. "Brooklyn".
At 9.00am U.S. Army transport "Egbert" came in and anchored.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters, absentee: J. King, Private Marine.
The Captains of H.B.M.S. "Goliath", H.B.M.S. "Endymion", H.B.M.S. "Aurora", H.B.M.S. "Humber", H.B.M.S. "Argonaut", and H.B.M.S. "Arethusa", and of the French cruiser "Descartes", called officially on the Captain.
At noon fired, and the following ships fired, salutes of 21 guns: U.S.S. "Brooklyn"; U.S.S. "Kentucky"; U.S.S. "Oregon"; H.B.M.S. "Centurion"; H.B.M.S. "Terrible"; H.B.M.S. "Argonaut"; H.B.M.S. "Goliath"; H.B.M.S. "Humber"; H.B.M.S. "Brisk"; French cruiser "Descartes"; and Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa"; and a shore battery.
Signals: at 9.40am flagship to fleet 680, 714; at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 1 and numeral 3; at 12.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 102, numeral 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West and NE.
At 1.00pm U.S.S. "Concord" coming in, and saluted port with 21 guns, British ensign at main, which shore battery returned.
At 1.15pm U.S.S. "Concord" saluted British Vice Admiral with 15 guns, British ensign at fore, which was returned gun for gun by H.B.M.S. "Centurion", United States ensign at fore.
At 1.35pm U.S.S. "Concord" saluted German Rear Admiral with 13 guns, German ensign at fore, which was returned by Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" gun for gun, United States ensign at fore.
At 1.45pm U.S.S. "Concord" saluted United States Rear Admiral with 13 guns, which was returned with 7 guns by United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn".
At 1.48pm U.S.S. "Concord" commenced to moor near this ship.
At 2.25pm a British torpedo boat came in from West.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE and SE.
At 5.00pm Japanese mail steamer sailed.
At 5.40pm British steamer "Aeolic" came in.
At 6.05pm British steamer "Pekla" went out, and at 5.15pm German mail boat sailed.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Calm to light airs from NW.
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23 February 1901
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.284, Long 114.177
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and cool.
Light airs to breeze from NW to SE.
Cleaning ship.
Signals at 7.00am, flagship to fleet 680, 699, 707, 714.
8am to meridian:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East by North.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party returned.
F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, E. Wise, First-class Fireman, and J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, absent.
At 10.00am [1.00 in log-book] made sick and absentee report: numeral 4, numeral 5.
The Commanding Officer called upon U.S.S. "Concord" and U.S.S. "Oregon".
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Oregon", U.S.S. "Concord" and U.S.S. "Brooklyn" called on board.
The following punishment was awarded: L. Dyer, Chief Yeoman, smoking on berth deck, 1 day's [confinement on] bread and water.
Placed L. Dyer, Chief Yeoman, in confinement on bread and water.
At 8.15am flagship signaled 4569.
Sent guard boat on morning trip.
At 12.00pm made coal report: numeral 98, numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East by North.
Barometer steady.
German cruiser "Hertha" came in and anchored at 12.30pm, and saluted the port and English, American and German Admirals, which salutes were returned.
J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, returned from liberty 7 hours over time.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30pm.
At 3.30pm flagship signaled 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East by North and NE.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, J. King, Private Marine, E. Wise, First-class Fireman, and J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, absent.
J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman, having been found on board ship with liquor in his possession, was placed under sentry's charge to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
Transferred to United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn": J. Bertsche, Plumber and Fitter, to be transferred to U.S.S. "Buffalo" by order of Medical Board of Survey.
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
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24 February 1901
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.284, Long 114.177
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from North and NNE.
Barometer steady.
At 7.00am flagship signaled 672, 710, 695.
E. Wise, [First-class Fireman], returned on board at 1.00am, 14 hours over time.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from NE.
The German torpedo boat got under way and stood out at 8.30am.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absent over time: John Dowd, Second-class Fireman; without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
The Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.
Made routine signal at 10.00am: 2 absentees; 5 sick.
Flagship made general signal at 10.30am: numeral 680, officers' uniform service dress; 714, Marines' uniform undress.
L.M. Dyer, Chief Yeoman, was released at 11.00am and restored to duty, his term of confinement having expired.
Made routine signal at 12.00pm: 93 [tons coal, 930 in log-book] on hand; 5 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from NNW to North.
At 1.50pm a copy of the specifications preferred by Commander E.D. Taussig against Joseph Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy, were delivered to him.
The calling committee called upon the following officers: the Admiral, the Commanding Officer and wardroom officers of the United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn", but had to return to the ship on account of leaky tubes in steamer's boiler.
Hauled fires in steamer in order to make repairs on boiler.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Calm to light airs from North.
Absent over time: J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman; without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from North.
Sent mail for [United] States to United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn" at 8.00pm.
Absent over time: J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman; without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
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25 February 1901
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.284, Long 114.177
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and cool.
Light to gentle breeze from NNE.
Ash lighter came alongside at 6.30am.
At 7.00am J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, was brought off by local police.
A reward of $10.00 (Mexican) was paid for his apprehension and delivery on board.
J. Dowd was 46¾ hours over time.
Uniform signal at 7.00am: officers service dress; crew undress blue, flat caps; Marines fatigue.
Absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
Received in Engineer's Department the following stores: 3 dozen lead pencils; 12 memo books; 1 ream typewriting paper; 1 box rubber bands; 1 desk pad folio; 1 desk shears.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from NNE and NE.
At 9.00am U.S.S. "Brooklyn" got under way and stood out.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by signal and aiming drill.
The Captains of Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hertha" and Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" called on the Captain.
The Captain awarded punishments as follows: M. Lavelle, Private Marine, inattention to duty and holding unnecessary conversation while sentry on post, two days' extra duty; J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, 46¾ hours over time, brought off by shore police, reward of $10.00 (Mexican) paid, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; E. Wise, Second-class Fireman, 14 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, 7 hours over time, drunk, from liberty, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes.
By order of Commanding Officer confined J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, on bread and water for 5 days in accordance with punishment awarded.
J. King, Private Marine, absent without leave.
Signals: at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] numeral 1, numeral 4; and at 12.00pm numeral 89, numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Received stores in Engineering Department as follows: 1 length chains; 2 barrels cement; 30 yards canvas; 18 hammer handles; 10 pounds lamp wicking; 20 feet 2-inch webbing; 10 sheets glass; 2 pairs lamp shears; 1 standard die, ⅝-inch; 2 sheets steel, ¼-inch; 2 sheets galvanized iron; 2 bars tool steel, 2 hundredweight brown zinc; 10 brass plugs, ½-inch; 1 steam cutter gauge; 1 length iron pipe, 1¼-inch; 6 brass petcocks, ⅜-inch, 12 brass oil cups; 212 gauge glasses; 118 feet galvanized pipe, 2-inch, 3 brass plugs, 1¼-inch; 800 pounds zinc plates; 4 feet tool steel, 1⅛-inch; 4 carpenter's rules; 1 trowel; 1 combination pipe vice; 12 shovels; 15 yards burlap; 1 reamer.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East and SSE.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Signal: at 5.30pm U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] to fleet 708.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Calm to light airs from SSE and SE by East.
At 10.10pm Empress line steamer sailed.
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26 February 1901
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.284, Long 114.177
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE.
J. Ferber, Gunner's Mate First-class, returned from liberty drunk, and by order of the Commanding Officer placed him under sentry's charge to sober.
17 men from the Kowloon Dock came on board at 7.30am to work in Engineering Department.
Signal: at 7.00am U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] to fleet 7.35.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned, J. Sorrell, Coal Passer, absent.
Quarters at 9.30am.
Had drill at landing party.
Absentees: over time J. Sorrell, Coal Passer; without leave J. King, Private Marine.
Sent A. Shearer, Coxswain, in charge of Corporal Sinclair, to U.S.S. "Kentucky" for trial by General Court Martial.
General Court Martial met on U.S.S. "Kentucky" at 10.00am.
The Commanding Officer left the ship to call upon the German Admiral.
The Commanding Officer of H.B.M.S. "Terrible" called.
Received following stores: (see list [below]).
At 10.00am made signal numeral 2 and numeral 3.
B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, was placed in confinement on bread and water for 5 days, for disrespect to an officer.
A. Shearer, Coxswain, and witnesses for General Court Martial returned on board.
The General Court Martial was postponed for two weeks.
Received following signals: at 9.40am U.S.S. "Kentucky" [J in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Detail a provost marshal for court today"; at 11.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Kentucky" [J in log-book], "Corporal Sinclair, the man who brought the prisoner over, will act as provost marshal"; at 11.15am U.S.S. "Kentucky" [J in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" 458.
At 12.00pm signaled coal report: numeral 85 and numeral 4.
P. O'Connor, Seaman, was placed under sentry's charge, having returned from liberty drunk.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party ashore.
10 scalers, 6 coolies and 4 fitters from dockyard working on board in Engineer's Department.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East to calm.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
J. Sorrel, Coal Passer, absent over time and J. King, Private Marine, absent without leave.
Released from sentry's charge J. Ferber, Gunner's Mate First-class, and P. O'Connor, Seaman, they having become sober.
J. Dolan, Second-class Fireman, returned from liberty drunk.
At 5.30pm U.S.S. "Kentucky" [J in log-book] signaled 708.
Dockyard workmen left the ship at 5.00pm, and 6 coolies and 4 fitters returned at 7.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East to calm.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen left at 10.00pm.
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Received stores in Equipment Department: 1 coil hemp rope, 1¾-inch; 9 coils manila rope, various sizes; 56 pounds marline; 150 feet 2-inch flexible iron wire rope; 320 feet 1½-inch flexible iron wire rope; 2 packets sail needles; 1 sack charcoal; 1 side bellows leather; 1 side rigging leader; 5 gallons tar oil; 5 gallons coal tar; 5 gallons Stockholm tar; 24 assorted sister hooks; 3 gross brass grommets; 3 dies setting for number 3, 4 and 5; 1 set stencils and figures.
Received in Equipment Navigation [Department]: 4 spyglasses, off deck; 1 spyglass, medium power; 1 spyglass, high power; 2 binoculars; 1 brass sounding tube; 1 coil wire, sounding; 1 lead, sounding; 6 thermometers; 5 pounds cotton twine; 12 sail needles, number 14; 2 cocoa mats; 3 iron pails; 50 pounds concentrated lye; 10 pounds camphor; 25 pounds soda; 1 quart muriatic acid; 5 gauge glasses; 1 pair gas pliers; 100 sheets crocus cloth; 300 sheets emery cloth, assorted; 1 hand bellows.
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27 February 1901
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 135 pounds meat; 135 pounds vegetables; and 108 pounds bread. Unmoored ship and made preparations for going to Kowloon docks.
At 7.00am U.S.S. "Kentucky" [J in log-book] made signal 735.
20 dockyard workmen came on board at 7.00am to work in Steam Engineering Department.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Kowloon Dock tug came alongside and took line from our starboard bow at 8.30am.
Hove up starboard anchor.
Tug towed ship to buoy number 5, to which made fast with starboard chain.
Omitted quarters and drill on account of mooring ship.
Absent without leave: J. King, Private Marine.
Absent over time: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
Made routine signals as follows: at 10.00am 2 absentees and 3 sick; at noon 81 [tons coal] on hand, 4 expended.
20 yard workmen on board in Engineer's Department.
Chin San, Mess Attendant, left ship on one week's leave.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from ESE.
25 yard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in the Engineer's Department.
The water boat came alongside at 2.00pm.
Began taking water in Engineer's Department at 2.10pm.
A boarding officer from the Portuguese ship "Laire" [?] came on board at 2.00pm.
Received from L. Charles and Company in Engineer's Department: 200 slips litmus paper.
26 men from yard working in Engineer's Department.
Absent: over time J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer; without leave J King, Private Marine.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Made out monthly money requisition.
Absent: over time J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer; without leave J. King, Private Marine.
26 dock workmen left the ship at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy, with light rain.
Calm to light variable airs.
Absent: over time J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer; without leave J. King, Private Marine.
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28 February 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy, misty and rainy.
Calm.
Too misty to read uniform signal.
Made routine time signal at 7.30am.
28 yard workmen came on board to work in the Engineer's Department.
Absent: over time J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer; without leave J. King, Private Marine.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with rain.
Light airs to breeze from SE to East.
Barometer rising.
48 yard workmen on board.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters, followed by gunnery instruction for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Powder Divisions.
Absentees: J. King, Private Marine, and J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
Signals: U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" uniform same as yesterday; at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] numeral 1 and numeral 3; and at 12.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] numeral 77 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Generally cloudy, with rain first two hours.
Light to moderate breeze from East.
Barometer falling.
Yard workmen on board.
Published Summary Court Martial sentence of J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman, and by order of the Commanding Officer placed him in solitary confinement, double irons, on bread and water for 15 days, full ration every 5th day, and to lose 2 months' pay, amounting to $38.00, in accordance with Summary Court Martial sentence.
At 2.10pm German steamer "Nantan" came out of dry dock.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and cool.
Moderate to stiff breeze from East.
Barometer rising.
At 5.30pm mustered at quarters.
45 yard workmen on board until 5.00pm.
Absentees: J. King, Private Marine, and J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Moderate to stiff breeze from East.
Approved: [signed] E.D. Taussig, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
LOGS FOR MARCH 1901
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1 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and cool.
Moderate to stiff breeze from East.
At 6.00am French river gunboat commenced hauling on marine railway.
At 6.45am British hospital steamer sailed.
At 6.30am German steamer "Nantan" towed away by yard tug.
Signal at 7.00am, U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] to fleet 735.
47 yard workmen on board at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Stiff to gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party returned.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: G.O. Garvin, Ordinary Seaman, slow, sulky and reluctant in obeying orders and insolence, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J. Ferber, Gunner's Mate First-class, tight from liberty, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; P. O'Connor, Seaman, tight from liberty, one day's extra duty, remain on 2nd [conduct] class; F. Schultz, Machinist First-class, unfit for duty after liberty, two days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Sent guard boat on morning trip.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
Following absentee: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
60 dockyard workmen at work in Engineer's Department, 6 in Construction and Repair Department.
Workmen left the ship at 12.00pm.
At 10.00am made signal U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] numeral 1 and numeral 2.
At 12.00pm made signal U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] numeral 73 and numeral 4. Received following stores in Engineer's Department: (see list [below]).
Placed [G.O.] Garvin, Ordinary Seaman, in confinement on bread and water.
American steamer "Victoria" came in.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Sent guard boat on afternoon trip.
Made regular weekly inspections.
Magazine flood cocks were tested and found in good order.
At 3.30pm U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] signaled 513.
At 3.50pm started to unmoor ship to haul alongside of dock.
American steamer "Tacoma" left the harbor.
60 yard workmen in Engineer's Department and 6 in Construction and Repair [Department] came on board at 1.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to calm.
Barometer steady.
Released from confinement A.B. Herness [Hernes in log-book], Seaman, and C.C. Comstedt, Seaman, their terms of confinement having expired.
Secured ship alongside wharf at dockyard.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Chinese revenue steamer "Li Kin" came in and anchored.
Dockyard workmen left the ship at 5.00pm.
Workmen came on board at 6.30pm to work in Engineer's Department.
At 5.30pm U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] made signal 708.
Taking water from water boat in Engineer's Department.
Received 40 ton of water in Engineer's Department.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen left at 10.00pm.
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Received following in Engineer's Department: 6¼ pounds Garlock packing; 13¾ pounds Dragon packing; 15 pounds Peerless packing; 35¾ pounds asbestos, round, packing, ¼-inch, ⅜-inch and ⅝-inch; 12 asbestos manhole gaskets; 12 rubber pump valves.
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2 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
49 dockyard workmen in Engineer's Department and 8 in Construction and Repair Department came on board at 7.00am.
At 7.00am U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] signaled 735.
French gunboat "Avalanche" shifted moorings.
J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, absent.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 135 pounds meat; 135 pounds vegetables; and 108 pounds bread.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
Field day.
At 10.00am released John Dowd from confinement and restored him to duty, his term of confinement having expired.
Made routine reports: at 10.00am 2 absentees, 2 sick; at 12.00pm 70 [tons coal] on hand, 3 expended.
Dynamo shut down on account of no water.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. Johnson, Apprentice First-class, articles in lucky bag, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; A. Jule, Apprentice First-class, late hammock, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Absentees over time: J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class [First-class in log-book], J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
At 11.00am shifted astern about 20 feet.
At 11.30am an Empress [line] steamer went in dock number 3.
48 dockyard workmen on board in Engineer's Department and Construction and Repair Department.
The French gunboat "Avalanche" hauled out of slip and moored outside of us at 10.00am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from ENE.
Received in Engineer's Department: 38 tons fresh water.
Yard workmen on board in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Absent over time: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, and J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
Sent liberty party ashore.
At 5.00pm the tug "Hesper" was launched by the dockyard authorities.
The German cruiser "Hertha" went alongside dock.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees: J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
Secured ship after launching of tug.
Yard workmen on board in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments until 5.00pm.
High water at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
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3 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Flagship made following signals, which were repeated from U.S.S. "Oregon": annulling (859) send boat for mail; then U.S.S. "Bennington's" and U.S.S. "Oregon's" distinguish pennant (859) send boat for mail; uniform signal crew in dress blue, flat caps, Marines full dress, officers special full dress.
Liberty party returned at 7.30am.
Absent over time: H. Feeney, Coal Passer, J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, J.A. Pearson, Blacksmith, J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, and J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from East by North.
At 9.30am inspected at quarters and then held general muster.
Absentees: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, H. Feeney, Coal Passer, R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, and J.A. Pearson, Blacksmith.
By order of the Commanding Officer placed J. Regan, Coal Passer, in solitary confinement on bread and water for five days, for insolence to Master-at-Arms, and released B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, his term of confinement having expired.
Ten yard workmen working on board.
Signals: at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book] numeral 6 and numeral 1; at 10.30am U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book] to fleet 680, 715; and at 12.00pm numeral 66 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from East by North.
Sent liberty party ashore.
At 3.55pm H.B.M.S. "Wallaroo" stood in.
Ten yard workmen on board.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from East by North.
At 4.20pm Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" fired a salute of 13 guns, British ensign at fore.
Signal: at 5.35pm U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book] to fleet 708.
Ten yard workmen on board until 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East by North and East.
J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, returned from liberty 37 hours over time.
R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 13 5/6 hours over time and tight.
By order of the Commanding Officer placed him under sentry's charge to sober.
At 8.40pm found H. Reagan, Electrician Second-class, drunk on board ship and placed him under sentry's charge to sober.
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4 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from East.
H. Feeney, Coal Passer, returned on board 24 hours over time and J.A. Pearson, Blacksmith, 23 hours over time.
Liberty party returned, except W.H. Oxley, Boiler Maker, and F.E. Knowles, Second-class Fireman.
J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, and J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, absent over time.
115 yard workmen on board after 7.00am.
Signals: at 7.00am U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book] to fleet 699, 707, 714; and at 7.05am 680.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
No quarters on account of work going on.
Breaking out magazines forward and aft, and dynamo storeroom for the purpose of cleaning double-bottom compartments.
Dockyard workmen left the ship at 12.00pm.
The following punishments were awarded: (see list [below]).
Released from confinement G. Garvin, Ordinary Seaman, his term of confinement having expired.
Confined J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and H. Reagan, Electrician Second-class, in accordance with punishments warded.
The Commanding Officer of H.B.M.S. "Wallaroo" called on board.
Received following stores in Engineer's Department: 24 oil can spouts; 10 feet brass pipe; 6 brass petcocks; and 35 tons fresh water.
Received following stores in Equipment Department: 10 pounds white line; 4 serving boards; 4 turn buckles; 6 flint and steel.
At 10.00am made routine signals numeral 4 and numeral 2, at 12.00pm numeral 62 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Restowed magazines and dynamo storeroom.
French cruiser "Descartes" left the harbor.
115 dockyard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
At 3.30pm U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] made signal 513.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Received following stores in Equipment Navigation [Department]: 6 scrubbing-brushes; 15 pounds white line; 12 dark lantern globes; 100 sheets sandpaper; 100 feet steel tape; 2 brass signal lanterns.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 135 pounds fresh meat; 135 pounds fresh vegetables; and 108 pounds bread.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen left at 5.00pm.
Quarters at 5.00pm, absentees: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, W.H. Oxley, Boiler Maker, J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, and F.E. Knowles, Second-class Fireman.
At 5.30pm U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] signaled 708.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
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The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, 37 hours over time, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; H. Feeney, Coal Passer, 24 hours over time; 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, 13 5/6 hours over time, 4 days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J.A. Pearson, Blacksmith, 23 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; H. Reagan, Electrician Second-class, under the influence of liquor on board ship, had been ship visiting, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, disobeying the orders of the Commanding Officer, 10 days' double irons.
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5 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" came in at 6.50am and anchored at man-of-war anchorage.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 7.00am, 100 in Engineer's Department, 17 in Construction and Repair Department.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from ENE.
U.S.S. "Newark" saluted port [with] 21 guns, English ensign at main, then 15 guns, with English flag at fore.
English flagship returned salute.
U.S.S. "Oregon" fired salute of 13 guns, flagship U.S.S. "Newark" returned salute with 7 guns.
German flagship fired a salute of 13 guns, American flag at fore, U.S.S. "Newark" returned salute.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Absent over time: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, W.H. Oxley, Boiler Maker, J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, and F.E. Knowles, Second-class Fireman.
Yard workmen engaged in repairs in all departments.
Broke out, and Hull Board inspected and found in good condition, the following compartments and bilges under them: equipment storeroom; fore hold; forward shell room; and tiller room.
Restowed fore hold and forward shell room.
Received in Engineer's Department: 35 tons fresh water.
At 11.25am F.E. Knowles, Second-class Fireman, and W.H. Oxley, Boiler Maker, returned 27¾ hours over time.
Received in Equipment Navigation Department the following stores: (see list [below]).
The Commanding Officer called upon the Senior Squadron Commander and the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Newark".
Made routine signals as follows: at 10.00am 4 absentees, 2 sick; at noon 58 [tons coal] on hand, 4 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East.
At 12.05pm the French gunboat "Avalanche" shifted moorings.
The British cruiser H.B.M.S. "Blenheim" came in and anchored at 1.00pm, and fired the following salutes: 15 guns, returned by British flagship; 13 guns, German flag at fore, returned by German flagship; 13 guns, American flag at fore, returned by United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark".
Received following stores: (see appended lists [below]).
J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, was brought off by shore police at 4.00pm, 56½ hours over time, a reward of $10.00 (Mexican) was paid for his apprehension and delivery on board.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 135 pounds fresh meat; 135 pounds fresh vegetables; and 108 pounds soft bread.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze to airs from East.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absent over time: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
The yard workmen left the ship at 5.00pm, having been engaged on the following work: air ports in wardroom; coaling ports, forward and aft; Navigator's room; boat davits and skid boom; awning ridge pole; ventilators; door in coal bunker; ice machine space.
The German cruiser "Hansa" got under way and stood out.
Sent liberty party on shore.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
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Stores received in Equipment Department: 18 pound rivets, copper, boat; 24 bolts and nuts, brass, air port; 42 lights, window glasses, assorted sizes; 12 locks, drawer; 6 locks, wardrobe; 40 pounds nails, wire, assorted; 15 pounds tacks, ⅝-inch, ¾-inch and 1-inch; 410 feet teak board, 1 inch x 12 feet; 168 feet teak board, 1½ inch x 12 feet; 510 feet Oregon pine; 50 pounds marine glue; 10 pounds white enamel; 2 primers Franklin lifebuoy; 1 tube Franklin lifebuoy; 2 hinges for water closet door; 2 oars, ash, 12 foot; 8 oars, ash, 13 foot; 6 oars, ash, 14 foot; 2 oars, ash, 15 foot; 8 oars, ash, 16 foot; 2 oars, ash, 18 foot; 2 rowlocks, brass; 1 set awls and tools in handle; 2 hinges for leadsman's platform B.
Stores received in Ordnance Department: 30 yards ravens duck; 5 pounds copper tacks, assorted; 5 pounds iron tacks, assorted; 6 padlocks; 28 pounds potash; 6 marine sponges.
Stores received in Equipment Navigation Department: 10 pounds insulating tape; 500 feet wire British Standard [Wire Gauge] number 28; 500 feet wire British Standard [Wire Gauge] number 26; 2 switches, 10 ampere; 100 feet bell wire; 18 Leclanché [La Clanche in log-book] cells; 6½ pounds gun sheet, 1/16-inch; 25 gauge glass gaskets; 5 pounds Garlock packing, ½-inch; 5 pounds vulcanized rubber, ¼-inch.
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6 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light Easterly airs.
Flagship made uniform signal 735, uniform same as yesterday.
Tested siren and steam whistle.
Absent over time: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
At 8.10am H.B.M.S. "Arethusa" got under way, and at 8.45am went into dock at Kowloon.
At 11.30am H.B.M.S. "Firebrand" came in.
An officer of the French gunboat "Avalanche" called officially on the Captain.
At 8.15am British steamer "Sainam" ["Sainan" in log-book] was launched from marine railway.
At 9.00am Japanese steamer "Maizuru Maru" ["Maidzuru Maru" in log-book] came in, and at 9.30am Japanese mail steamer "Kawachi Maru" came in.
At 10.20am British steamer "Glenogle" got under way, and at 10.30am French steamer "Hué" hauled alongside dock.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: W.H. Oxley, Boiler Maker, and F.E. Knowles, Second-class Fireman, 27¾ hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class.
Received in Equipment Navigation [Department] the following stores: (see appended list [below]).
Yard workmen on board.
Broke out after shell room, forward and after fixed ammunition rooms, and sail locker, and after the Quarterly Board inspected them, restowed.
Signals: at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 1 and numeral 3; and at 12.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 55 and numeral 3.
Absentee: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
The Captain called officially on U.S.S. "Kentucky" and H.B.M.S. "Wallaroo", and exchanged calls with the Captain of H.B.M.S. "Blenheim".
The Captain of U.S.S. "Newark" called officially on the Captain.
Received in Equipment Department the following stores: (see appended list [below]).
The French steamer "Hué" hauled up on the marine railway.
Yard workmen working on board.
Signals: at 12.55pm flagship to fleet 513.
At 1.30pm served Summary Court Martial specification on J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Yard workmen on board.
Sent liberty party ashore.
At 4.25pm Austrian steamer "Dunav" came in.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Signals: at 10.20pm U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Has Ensign Yarnell received any orders detaching him? If so, where has he been ordered to?"; at 10.30pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book], "Ensign Yarnell has received no orders detaching him".
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Stores received in Equipment Navigation Department: 3 dozen thumb tacks; 24 crow quill pens; 9 memo books, 6 inches x 9 inches; 2 gross elastic bands; 6 sticks sealing wax; 200 envelopes, note; ½ ream note paper; 4 penholders, crow quill.
Stores received in Equipment Department: 12 pads typewriter paper; 9 packs envelopes; 1 gross elastic bands; 1 blank book; 8 memo books; 12 sheets blotting paper; 24 memo pads; 6 sheets oil paper; 1 box carbon paper; 18 pads typewriter paper; 28 packs envelopes; 1 copy press bowl; 2 gross elastic bands; 2 gross pens; 6 inking pads; 3 typewriter erasers; 1 steel eraser; 2 box fasteners, paper; 24 lead pencils; 2 gross pens; 2 brushes; 6 typewriter erasers; 2 ream note paper; 500 envelopes; 1 rubber stamp.
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7 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Fair, with fog last four hours.
Calm.
Yard workmen came on board at 7.00am.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 9.30am.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" at 10.00am fired a salute of 13 guns, English flag at fore.
J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, absent.
A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth was senior member, met on board at 10.45am, and adjourned at 11.30am.
Orders from the Senior Squadron Commander were delivered to Ensign H.E. Yarnell, detaching him from the U.S.S. "Yorktown" and ordering him to report to the Commander-in-Chief.
The following punishments awarded: F. De Cue [De Ceu in log-book], Private Marine, and H.W. Heish, Private Marine, articles in lucky bag, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" fired a salute of 17 guns at 11.35am, English flag at fore.
Dockyard workmen left at 12.00pm.
Received 75 tons of fresh water in Engineer's Department.
At 10.00am made routine signals numeral 1 and numeral 4, at 12.00pm numeral 51 and numeral 4.
Broke out and red-leaded Paymaster's storeroom and hot hold.
Scraping and red-leading spots on ship's side.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received following stores in Steam Engineering Department: 35 pounds iron bolts and nuts; 50 pounds brass bolts and nuts; 5 pounds iron nuts; 2½ pounds brass nuts; and 65 pounds brass studs.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 135 pounds fresh meat; 135 pounds vegetables; and 108 pounds fresh bread.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from WNW to calm.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer, absent.
Dockyard workmen left at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East and NE.
Barometer rising.
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8 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE and East.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 7.00am to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
At 7.00am flagship made signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from East.
Restowed Paymaster's Department storeroom aft.
Continued with rattlings and cementing spots on ship's side.
Released J. Regan, Coal Passer, at 9.00am and restored him to duty.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, omitted drills on account of repairs going on.
Absent over time: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
Made routine report at 10.00am: 1 absentee, 3 sick.
H.A. Wheeler, Coal Passer, was this day given an acting appointment as Plumber and Fitter to date from February 24, 1901.
The detail as lamplighter of [G.] La Barbe, Landsman, was revoked to date from March 1, 1901, and H. Smith, Landsman, was given same.
Received following signal from flagship: "Ships will take guard duty in turn, except Concord".
Made noon coal report: 48 [tons] on hand, 3 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Flagship made signal 513, "stand by scrubbed clothes".
The flood cocks were tested and worked well.
Transferred G.F. Nunnely, Landsman, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, to U.S.S. "Concord".
The Admiral visited the ship.
Overhauled diving pump.
Absent over time: J.W. Sorrell, Coal Passer.
J.W. Sorrel, Coal Passer, was this day declared a deserter to date from February 26, 1901.
Workmen from yard engaged in following work: boat davits and skid booms; cold storage room; coaling ports; ventilators; Navigator's room; cabin ports and lockers; armory and fixed ammunition room.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 131¼ pounds fresh meat; 131¼ pounds fresh vegetables; and 105 pounds bread.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from East.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
Went to fire quarters.
Sent liberty party ashore.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from East.
Received in Engineer's Department: 75 tons fresh water, for use in boilers.
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9 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and cool.
Calm to light breeze from East.
Tested siren and steam whistle at 7.30am.
Flagship made uniform signal: "Uniform same as yesterday".
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East and ESE.
Yard force working about ship.
By order of the Commanding Officer released from confinement H. Reagan, Electrician Second-class, and J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, their terms of confinement having expired.
At 8.15am a French gunboat shifted anchorage.
At 9.00am the Occidental and Oriental [Steamship Company] steamer "Doric", with United States mail, came in.
The wardroom officers of U.S.S. "Newark" called on the Captain and the wardroom officers, and the wardroom officers of U.S.S. "Kentucky" called on the Captain.
The Captain of H.B.M.S. "Arethusa" called officially on the wardroom officers.
Signals: at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 0 and numeral 3; at 11.00am flagship to fleet numeral 427; at noon U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 45 and numeral 3.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and hazy.
Light airs from ESE.
The wardroom officers of U.S.S. "Bennington" called officially on the Captain and officers.
By order of the Commanding Officer placed J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, in irons for 10 days, for disobeying the order of his Commanding Officer.
At 1.25pm the French gunboat "Avalanche" left the dock and tied up to buoy.
At 2.30pm the "Avalanche" sailed.
Yard force working about ship.
Received in Department [of] Supplies and Accounts: 104 pounds soft bread; 130 pounds fresh meat; 130 pounds fresh vegetables.
At 3.45pm French steamer "Hailan" came alongside dock.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and hazy.
Calm to light airs from ESE.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Steamer "Hailan" hauled up on marine railway.
Yard force on board until 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from ESE.
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10 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and hazy.
Calm to light airs from East by South and East.
Signals: at 7.00am flagship made uniform signal 680, 695, 714.
8am to meridian:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East and WNW.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 9.30am.
Crew was inspected at quarters.
U.S.S. "Buffalo" came in and anchored at 8.50am.
At 10.00am made signal numeral 0 and numeral 4, at 12.00pm numeral 42 and numeral 3.
Orders from the Commander-in-Chief were delivered to Ensign A. MacArthur, detaching him from the U.S.S. "Yorktown" and ordering him to U.S.S. "Buffalo" for duty.
Received in Engineer's Department: 73 tons fresh water.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to airs from WNW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm made signal U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Buffalo" [AH in log-book], "Captain Taussig requests to be informed when it will be convenient for Captain Hutchins to receive from Yorktown twenty-two men to be transferred to Buffalo, signed Taussig".
Received in Paymaster's Department: 104 pounds fresh bread; 130 pounds fresh vegetables; and 130 pounds fresh meat.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW and WNW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Held divine service on board at 6.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW by North to calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
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11 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW and NNW to calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 7.00am flagship made signal 680, 714 and 692.
Hoisted guard flag at 8.00am.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 7.00am to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
At 8.15am the English battleship H.B.M.S. "Ocean" fired a salute of 13 guns, with the American flag at the fore, which was returned by the flagship U.S.S. "Newark", with the English flag at the fore.
Released [from confinement] J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, in order that he could get ready for transfer.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Omitted drills on account of repairs going on.
The English ship H.B.M.S. "Terrible" got under way and stood out at 10.00am.
Received in Equipment Navigation [Department]: 6 signal halyard blocks.
Made routine report at 10.00am, 0 absentees, 4 sick, at noon made coal report, 38 [tons] on hand, 4 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze to light airs from SE by East.
Published proceedings and sentence in case of John Sullivan, First-class Fireman.
Specification: in that the said John Sullivan, First-class Fireman, U.S. Navy, attached to and serving on board U.S.S. "Yorktown", Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, was absent without leave after his liberty had expired from seven hours and thirty minutes ante-meridian on the third day of March, nineteen hundred and one, to four hours post-meridian March 4th, 1901.
Sentence: solitary confinement for (10) days and to lose one month's pay, amounting to thirty-five dollars ($35.00).
Proceedings and sentence approved.
That part of sentence involving loss of pay respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy.
John Sullivan was placed in confinement in accordance with above sentence.
Ensign E.T. Constien [Constein in log-book], U.S. Navy, reported for duty in accordance with Commander-in-Chief's order number 1452-S, dated Cavite, Philippine Islands, March 5th, 1901.
Naval Cadet C.E. Landram, U.S. Navy, reported for duty in accordance with the Commander-in-Chief's order number 1354-S, dated March 3rd, 1901.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 130 pounds vegetables; 130 pounds fresh meat; and 104 pounds bread.
Received in Engineer's Department: 1 stock with ⅝-inch die; 48 iron bearing bars; 6 center grates for steamer; 2 side grates for steam cutter; and 65 double main boiler grate bars.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Gentle breeze from SE by East.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Gentle breeze from SE by East.
At 10.30pm placed B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, and H. Reagan, Electrician Second-class, in sentry's charge, they having been drunk on board ship not having been on liberty.
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12 March 1901
At anchor off Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breeze from SE by East.
Water boat left ship at 6.00am, and another water boat came alongside at 7.00am.
Flagship made signal "Uniform same as yesterday".
J.J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty at 8.00am, ½ hour over time and drunk.
F.H. Sutterberg, Second-class Fireman, absent over time.
H.B.M.S. "Argonaut" got under way and stood out at 6.30am.
Tested siren and steam whistle at 7.30am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from SE by East and East.
Barometer steady.
Sent A. Shearer, Coxswain, in charge of Corporal D. Wanless, and witnesses to U.S.S. "Kentucky" to attend General Court Martial.
Quarters at 9.30am.
F.H. Setterberg returned from liberty one hour over time.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 62 tons fresh water.
Awarded following punishments: (see list [below]).
Released from confinement B. Nugent, Chief Electrician.
Placed J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, in single irons for safe keeping, he having returned drunk from liberty.
Made signal at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 3, at 12.00pm numeral 35 and numeral 3.
Board of Survey in Construction and Repair, and Equipment Departments, of which Lieutenant R.H. Leigh was senior member, met on board.
Placed C. Fields, Coal Passer, in confinement in accordance with punishment awarded.
Dockyard workmen left at 12.00pm.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 130 pounds vegetables; 130 [pounds] fresh meat; and 104 pounds bread.
Received in Equipment Navigation [Department]: 1 set taps and dies.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
United States mail steamer "China" left the harbor.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
At 4.20pm received signal from U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] (repeated by U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book]), "Send boat for officers".
Transferred to U.S.S. "Buffalo" the following men, with necessary transfer papers, bags and hammocks: (see list [below]).
Received from U.S.S. "Buffalo", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following men: (see list [below]).
Released J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, he having become sober.
Witnesses and prisoner returned from General Court Martial.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
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The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: T.W. McNiff, Electrician First-class, ⅓ hour over time, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; R. Mason, Ordinary Seaman, J. Ellsworth, Landsman, smoking during inspection, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; R. Thornton, Landsman, slow sweeping down, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; C. Fields, Coal Passer, questioning the authority of Master-at-Arms, using profane language and insolence, 10 days' double irons, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; F.H. Sutterberg, Second-class Fireman, 1 hour over time, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; B. Nugent, Chief Electrician, drunk on board ship, disrated to Seaman Gunner.
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[Received the following men from] U.S.S. "Buffalo": O. Schlonga, Coal Passer; R.P. Teel, Chief Master-at-Arms; F. Seela, Coxswain; V. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class; C.D. Kay, Hospital Steward; J.S. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman; E. Meissnest, Ordinary Seaman; C.H. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman; J.H. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman; Richard Murphy, Ordinary Seaman; C.H. McBride, Ordinary Seaman; L.C. Proulx, Landsman; J. Platz, Landsman; H. Staub, Landsman; R.C. Spear, Ordinary Seaman; M. Sommers, Ordinary Seaman; J. Sammond, Coal Passer; J. Smedley, Coal Passer; F. Shefick, Coal Passer; W.G.A. Schwerin, Coxswain; J.R. Nordmark, Electrician Third-class; E. Reilly, Coal Passer; T. Macken, Ordinary Seaman; J.A. Meeks, Ordinary Seaman; C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman; H.F. Morton, Ordinary Seaman; J.P. Mulvey, Ordinary Seaman; F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman; S.G. Pierson, Landsman; T.F. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman; A. Podolsky, Ordinary Seaman; J. Staten, Landsman; E.C. Soule, Ordinary Seaman; E.J. Ryder, Coal Passer; T. Shea, Coal Passer.
Transferred the following men to U.S.S. "Buffalo": B. Nugent, Seaman Gunner; J. McLeish, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; J.F. Barry, Coppersmith; M. Swanson, Boatswain's Mate First-class; J.H. White, Coxswain; O.E. Lofstrom, Quartermaster Third-class; G. Carlet, Coxswain; J.H. Peterson, Second-class Fireman; C. Rankin, Seaman; A.E. Ellison, Gunner's Mate Third-class; J.J. O'Brien, Machinist First-class; F. Brown, Chief Boatswain's Mate; W. Farrell, Second-class Fireman; F.E. Knowles, Second-class Fireman; A.R. Shearer, Coxswain; A.A. Chambers, Coxswain; C. Fields, Coal Passer; W. Barry, Coal Passer; D. Ford, Coal Passer; J. Ferber, Gunner's Mate First-class; A.B. Herness, Seaman; T. Burgess, Water Tender.
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13 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
At 7.00am flagship signaled 735.
Singled lines, preparing to go in dock.
Dockyard workmen came on board to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
H.M.S. "Alacrity" came out of dock and anchored off Hong Kong at 9.00am.
H.M.S. "Centurion" went in dock at 10.30am.
H.M.S. "Arethusa" came out of dock and anchored off Hong Kong at 9.30am.
A Japanese cruiser came in and anchored off Hong Kong at 9.20am, fired a 21 gun salute, English ensign at main, which was answered by the port gun for gun, a 15 gun salute, English ensign at fore, which was answered by H.M.S. "Tamar" gun for gun, a 13 gun salute, American ensign at fore, which was answered by United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" gun for gun.
At 9.00am this vessel was towed to dry dock number 2 by shipyard tug, going into dock at 10.00am.
Working parties from shipyard employed aboard during watch in Engineer's, and Construction [and Repair] Departments.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 3; at noon numeral 32 and numeral 3.
Ship's draft forward 12 feet 1 inch, aft 14 feet 8 inches.
Received in Engineer's Department: 65 tons fresh water.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
English steamer "Empress of Japan" stood out to sea at 12.40pm.
Paid monthly money to all divisions.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Kentucky" made an official call aboard.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 129 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds fresh meat; 150 pounds fresh vegetables.
Shipyard working parties aboard in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzle last part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
J. Staten, Landsman, was placed under sentry's charge to await action, for being drunk aboard ship.
Thomas Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class, was placed under sentry's charge to await action, for being under the influence of liquor aboard ship.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light airs and breeze from East.
Barometer rising.
J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, was found to be absent from ship without leave.
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14 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling first part.
Light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
Liberty party returned.
Shipyard working parties aboard from 7.00am, employed in Engineer's, and Construction [and Repair] Departments.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" was towed over to buoy off shipyard at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and hazy.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, absent.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: C. Green, Ordinary Seaman, fighting, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J. Staten, Landsman, and T. Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class, drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty, single irons to await trial by Court Martial; T. Howard, Oiler, attempting to smuggle liquor to prisoners, single irons to await trial by Court Martial.
At 10.00am placed T. Howard, Oiler, under sentry's charge to await action, he having attempted to smuggle liquor to a prisoner.
At 10.00am made signal numeral 1 and numeral 4, at 12.00pm numeral 0 and numeral 32.
At 9.15am received signal from flagship "Commanding Officer repair on board".
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from East to calm.
The following officers reported on board as members of [Board of] Survey on Hull: Lieutenant Dorriety, senior member; Lieutenant Holmes; and Ensign Warble.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 150 pounds fresh meat; 150 pounds fresh bread; and 120 pounds fresh bread.
At 4.30pm John Dowd, Second-class Fireman, returned on board drunk, he having been absent from the ship without leave since 1.00pm.
He was placed in single irons under sentry's charge to await trial by a Court Martial.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absent without leave: J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
Yard workmen left the ship at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs from East.
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15 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Opened up forward shell room and stationed man to watch workmen, and he is to be relieved for meals.
Absent without leave: J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
Uniform same as yesterday.
The following named men returned at 7.50am, 20 minutes over time: M. Kieley, Seaman; F. Lauer, Ordinary Seaman; T. Broderick, Apprentice First-class; and Burd, J, Ordinary Seaman.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, [J.A.] Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, absent.
At 10.00am made signal numeral 1 and numeral 4.
Dockyard workmen left the ship at 12.00pm.
At 12.00pm made signal numeral 32 and numeral 0.
Released from confinement J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman.
Broke out equipment storeroom to facilitate work on ship's bottom.
Specifications for Summary Court Martial were delivered at 9.30am to Thomas Howard, Oiler, Thomas Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class, J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, and Jesse Staten, Landsman.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Exercised 2nd and 3rd Divisions in boat under oars.
Broke out paint locker and hot hold.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 130 pounds fresh meat; and 130 pounds fresh vegetables; and 104 pounds bread.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
Quarters at 5.00pm, [J.A.] Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, absent.
Dockyard workmen left at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight [8am to meridian in log-book]:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
H. Smith, Landsman, was found on board at 9.00pm under the influence of liquor and was placed under sentry's charge to await action.
M. Coyle, Hospital Apprentice, was found to be absent from the ship without leave at 8.00pm.
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16 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
M. Coyle, [Hospital Apprentice], returned on board at 12.30am.
At 7.00am flagship made signal 735.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling last hour.
By order of the Commanding Officer M. Coyle, Hospital Apprentice, and H. Smith, Landsman, were placed in single irons to await trial by Summary Court Martial, the former for unauthorized absence from ship, the latter for being drunk on board ship.
Received in Engineer's Department: 85 pounds iron bolts and nuts; 25 pounds brass bolts and nuts; 3 gross brass machine screws with nuts; 25 pounds brass studs; 100 main boiler grate bars.
The Commanding Officer called upon United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark".
H.M.S. "Centurion" came out of dock and anchored off Hong Kong at 10.30am.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" went in dock at 11.45am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 1 and numeral 4; at noon numeral 32 and numeral 0.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction [and Repair] Departments.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 1.00pm for the trial of T. Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class, J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, T.M. Howard, Oiler, and J. Staten, Landsman.
The following changes in rating were made by the Commanding Officer: (see list [below]).
Specifications for trial by Summary Court Martial were delivered to M. Coyle, Hospital Apprentice, for unauthorized absence from ship, and to H.F. Smith, Landsman, for being drunk aboard ship.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 115 pounds fresh bread; 143¾ pounds fresh meat; and 143¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
Liberty party went ashore at 4.00pm.
Shipyard working parties aboard employed in Engineer's, and Construction [and Repair] Departments.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
The Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth was senior member, adjourned at 4.30pm until Monday at 9.00am.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, absent from ship without authority.
H.M.S. "Terrible" stood into anchorage off Hong Kong at 5.45pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
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Changes in ratings.
K. Forsborn, Coxswain, detail as Coxswain of steamer revoked, March 12, 1901.
W.G.A. Schwerin, Coxswain, detailed as Coxswain of steamer, March 13, 1901.
C. Boyle, Boatswain's Mate First-class [to] Chief Boatswain's Mate, March 13, 1901.
T. Tallaksen, Gunner's Mate Second-class [to] Gunner's Mate First-class, March 13, 1901.
K. Forsborn, Coxswain [to] Boatswain's Mate Second-class, March 13, 1901.
M. Kieley, Seaman [to] Gunner's Mate Third-class, March 13, 1901.
F. Miller, Shipwright [to] Carpenter's Mate Third-class, March 13, 1901.
E.W. Dawson, Apprentice First-class [to] Gunner's Mate Third-class, March 13, 1901.
P. O'Connor, Seaman, detail as Captain of Hold revoked, March 12, 1901.
P. O'Connor, Seaman [to] Coxswain, March 13, 1901.
R.A. Driscoll, Ordinary Seaman [to] Seaman, March 13, 1901.
R.A. Driscoll, Seaman, detailed as Captain of Hold, March 13, 1901.
M. Houlihan, First-class Fireman [to] Water Tender, March 13, 1901.
J.J. Nolan, Coal Passer [to] Second-class Fireman, March 13, 1901.
G.A. Bailey, Coal Passer [to] Second-class Fireman, March 13, 1901.
H. Feeney, Coal Passer [to] Second-class Fireman, March 13, 1901.
F. Barry, Coal Passer [to] Second-class Fireman, March 13, 1901.
B.N. Shirley, Second-class Fireman [to] First-class Fireman, March 13, 1901.
J.J. Delaney, Electrician Second-class [to] Electrician First-class, March 13, 1901.
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17 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant first part, overcast, cloudy and rainy last part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned.
J. Feeney, Private Marine, and E. Ryder, Landsman, overstaying liberty.
U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book] [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs from East.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Published Articles of War at general muster.
Absent over time: J. Feeney, Private Marine, and C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
E. Ryder, Landsman, returned at 9.00am, ¾ of an hour over time.
A Board of Medical Survey, C.T. Hibbett, Surgeon, senior member and Passed Assistant Surgeon R.M. Kennedy and Assistant Surgeon Spear members, met on board to hold survey on Lieutenant Howard Gage, U.S. Navy.
The Commanding Officer inspected ship.
Made routine reports, at 10.00am 3 absentees and 4 sick, at noon 32 [tons coal] on hand, 0 expended.
J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, absent from ship without authority.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
Absent over time: J. Feeney, Private Marine, and C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
Absent without authority: J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
A chaplain from shore held service on board.
Absent over time: J. Feeney, Private Marine, and C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
Absent without leave: J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
A few yard workmen were working on stern outside and the shafts and the construction work inboard.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
At about 8.15pm J. Dolan, Coal Passer, and C.H. Handyside, Apprentice First-class, and E. Wise, First-class Fireman, were placed under sentry's charge to await trial by Court Martial, they being drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty.
At 9.30pm J. Feeney, Private Marine, returned on board 14 hours over time.
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18 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast.
Light breeze to light airs from East.
Flagship made signal 735, uniform same as yesterday.
Restowed hammocks in nettings.
Absentees: over time C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman; without leave J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, and J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, absent.
The following punishments were awarded: J.L. Feeney, Private Marine, 14 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; H. Staub, Landsman, smoking out of hours, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; E. Wise, First-class Fireman, J.J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, and C.H. Handyside, Apprentice First-class, drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty, single irons to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth was senior member, met on board at 9.00am and adjourned at 10.30am.
Orders from the Senior Squadron Commander were delivered to Lieutenant Howard Gage, detaching him from the U.S.S. "Yorktown" and ordering him to report to the officer in charge of the U.S. Naval Hospital, Yokohama.
At 10.30am charges and specifications for trial by Summary Court Martial were delivered to C.H. Handyside, Apprentice First-class, E. Wise, First-class Fireman, and J.J. Dolan, First-class Fireman.
At 10.00am made routine signal numeral 2 and numeral 5, at 12.00pm numeral 32 and numeral 0.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 115 pounds fresh bread; 143¾ pounds fresh vegetables, and 143¾ pounds fresh meat.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy and rainy.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
No quarters on account of rain.
German gunboat "Jaguar" came in and anchored at 6.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy and rainy.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
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19 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
Liberty party returned.
[C.] Britten, Coal Passer, absent.
At 7.00am made signal 735.
Dockyard workmen on board at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by physical drill and instructions for all divisions in marching.
J. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, and C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, absent from ship without authority.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. Barrett, Landsman, F.G. Weisz, Apprentice First-class, J. Mulvey, Landsman, F. Schultz, Machinist First-class, and F. Sutterberg, Second-class Fireman, loitering about the yard when going to water closet, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; C. Britten, First-class Fireman, ½ hour over time, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
A Summary Court Martial, of which C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 10.15am for the trial of E. Wise, First-class Fireman, J.J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, and C.H. Handyside, Apprentice First-class.
The Court adjourned at 11.15am, having completed these cases.
By order of the Commanding Officer C.R. Green, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement, his term of confinement having expired.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark" came out of dock at 9.40am, and moored to buoy off dock number 2.
Seiner Majestät Schiff "Jaguar" moored to buoy off dock number 3 at 9.00am.
H.M.S. "Aurora" went into dock number 1 at 11.00am.
Made following routine signals: at 10.00am numeral 2 and numeral 6; at noon numeral 32 and numeral 0.
Shipyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
English gunboat [left blank] came in and anchored off Hong Kong at 4.00pm.
Shipyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 143¾ [pounds] fresh meat; 143¾ [pounds] fresh vegetables; 115 [pounds] fresh bread.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
T. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, received this day a permanent appointment as Chief Gunner's Mate.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, and C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, absent from ship without authority.
United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" came in and anchored at 7.45pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
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20 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" went alongside U.S.S. "Kentucky" at 7.30am.
Shipyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
H.M.S. "Terrible" got under way and stood out at 8.50am.
An American schooner and an American steamer came in at 8.55am.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absent over time C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, absent without authority J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
H.B.M.S. "Endymion" came in at 10.35am.
Exercised crew at setting up and marching on the dock.
Made routine report at 10.00am: 2 absentees; 3 sick.
The Commanding Officer called upon the Admiral and the British Vice-Admiral.
Published proceedings and sentence of Summary Court Martial in cases of John Dowd, Second-class Fireman, and Jessie Staten, Landsman, U.S. Navy.
Specifications in case of John Dowd, Second-class Fireman: under the influence of an intoxicant on board ship and being absent from duty without leave from 11.30am to 4.00pm, March 14th, 1901.
Sentence: solitary confinement in single irons on bread and water for (10) ten days, with a full ration every 3rd day, and to lose (2) two months' pay, amounting to sixty (60) dollars.
Approved by Commanding Officer and Senior Squadron Commander.
That part of sentence involving loss of pay is referred to Secretary of Navy.
Specification in case of Jessie Staten, Landsman: drunk on board ship about 5.00pm, March 13th, 1901, not having been on liberty.
Sentence: solitary confinement for (10) ten days and to lose (1) one month's pay, amounting to sixteen (16) dollars.
Sentence approved by Commanding Officer and Senior Squadron Commander.
That part of sentence involving loss of pay is referred to the Secretary of the Navy.
John Dowd, Second-class Fireman, and Jessie Staten, [Landsman], were placed in confinement in accordance with above sentences.
John Dowd, Second-class Fireman, was placed in cell and Jessie Staten, [Landsman], in alleyway.
Transferred J. Sullivan, [First-class Fireman], from cell to alleyway.
Made noon report of coal: 32 [tons] on hand; 0 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
The American mail per "Nippon Maru" arrived at 1.00pm.
Received following stores in Engineer's Department: 5 pounds brass nuts, ¼-inch; 12 pounds brass buts, ½-inch; 24 pounds brass nuts, ⅝-inch; 30 pounds iron bolts and nuts, ½-inch x 4½ inches.
The calling committee called upon the following ships: U.S.S. "Oregon", U.S.S. "Newark" and H.M.S. "Whiting".
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Absent: over time C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman; without authority J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
The German gunboat "Jaguar" went alongside of dock astern of us.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East to calm.
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21 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
U.S.S. "Nanshan" went alongside U.S.S. "Oregon" at daylight.
Flagship made uniform signal "Uniform same as yesterday".
Absentees over time: C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Burns, Private Marine.
Absent without leave: J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
8am to meridian:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting up and divisional drills.
Absentees: J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, J. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Burnes, Private Marine.
Scraping spars and spar-colored paintwork preparatory to painting.
Dockyard workmen on board working in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
Lieutenant C.A. Carr, ordered by Senior Squadron Commander to supervise repairs in Steam Engineering Department, on board.
The Commanding Officer of Seiner Majestät Schiff [H.M.S. in log-book] "Jaguar" called on board.
At 10.00am made routine signal numeral 3 and numeral 3, at 12.00pm numeral 31 and numeral 1.
U.S.S. "Pompey" came in.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm flagship made signal general 513.
Received in Construction and Repair Department: 1 pair diving shoes.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Russian battleship came in at 4.30pm and anchored at man-of-war anchorage.
Proceedings and sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of Thomas Marmaduke Howard, Oiler, U.S. Navy, were published, for attempting to smuggle liquor to a prisoner.
He was sentenced to solitary confinement in single irons on bread and water for (10) ten days, with full ration every third day, and to lose two months' pay, amounting to seventy-four dollars ($74.00).
Thomas M. Howard, Oiler, was placed in confinement in accordance with sentence of Summary Court Martial.
Russian battleship fired following salutes: 21 guns, British flag; 15 guns, British flag; 13 guns, United States flag.
The salutes were returned by the Naval Station, H.B.M.S. "Centurion" and United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark".
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Absentees: J. Burns, Private Marine, J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, J. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
Dockyard workmen left at 5.00pm.
Continued work on propeller shafts at 6.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
J. Burnes, [Private Marine], returned from liberty 16½ hours over time.
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22 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light breezes to airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 7.00am flagship made signal 735.
Dockyard workmen on board at 7.00am to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, absent from ship without authority.
H.M.S. "Whiting" came out of dock at 9.00am.
H.M.S. "Firebrand" went in dock at 10.30am.
The Commanding Officer made an official visit on Seiner Majestät Schiff "Jaguar".
Published proceedings and sentence of Summary Court Martial in the following cases: (1) Martin Coyle, Hospital Apprentice, U.S. Navy, specifications: absent from ship without leave from 8.00pm on March 15th till 12.30am on March 16th, and having in his possession the only key to the dispensary during this time; sentence: solitary confinement in single irons on bread and water for 10 days, with full ration every 3rd day, and to lose 2 months' pay, amounting to $40.00.
Case (2): Howard F. Smith, Landsman, U.S. Navy, specifications: drunk aboard ship at 9.00pm on March 15th and not having been ashore; sentence: solitary confinement for 10 days and to lose 1 month's pay, amounting to $16.00.
Case (3): Thomas Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class, U.S. Navy, specifications: drunk aboard ship about 8.45pm March 13th, 1901, and not having been ashore; sentence: solitary confinement for 10 days and to lose 1 month's pay, amounting to $36.00.
The proceedings and sentences in each case were approved by the Commanding Officer and the Senior Squadron Commander.
That part of sentence involving loss of pay being referred to the Secretary of the Navy.
Martin Coyle, Hospital Apprentice, Howard F Smith, Landsman, and Thomas Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class, were placed in confinement in accordance with above sentences.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J. Burnes, Private Marine, 16½ hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class.
Received in Equipment Department: 1 package assorted fishing lines; 50 assorted fishing leads; 1 package assorted fish hooks.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 2 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 31 and numeral 0.
Dockyard working parties employed in Engineer's, and Construction [and Repair] Departments.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 113 pounds fresh bread; 141¼ pounds fresh meat; and 141¼ pounds fresh vegetables.
Dockyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, C.H. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, and J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, absent from ship without authority.
A Russian battleship stood into anchorage off Hong Kong at 6.00pm, fired a 21 gun salute, English ensign at main, which was answered by port, gun for gun.
Dockyard working parties employed during watch in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
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8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
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23 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock number 2
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy last part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
Dockyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction [and Repair] Departments.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Calm to light airs from NNW.
Occasional rain showers.
At 8.00am Russian man-of-war fired salutes as follows: 15 guns, English flag at fore; 13 guns, United States flag at fore.
Salutes were returned by H.M.S. "Centurion" and United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark".
At 9.05am H.M.S. "Aurora" came out of dock and went to Hong Kong.
At 10.25am a Portuguese man-of-war entered the harbor and saluted the port with 21 guns, shore battery returned the salute.
Portuguese man-of-war saluted English Vice Admiral with 15 guns, and the American Admiral with 13 guns, salutes were returned by H.M.S. "Centurion" and United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark".
At 10.00am the Admiral transferred his flag to U.S.S. "Kentucky".
The Russian ship fired a salute of 7 guns for their Consul, with Russian flag at fore.
Yard workmen engaged on work in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Absent without authority: J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman.
Absent over time: C.H. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
Made routine reports: at 10.00am 2 absentees, 2 sick; at noon 31 [tons coal] on hand, 0 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Yard workmen continued on ship's work.
Put on last coat of Rahtjens' compositions of anti-fouling composition number 3.
Finished overhauling 8 valves in Construction and Repair Department, and 15 in Engineer's Department.
Renewed all zinc rings.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
Yard workmen continued work.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absent: without authority J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman; over time C.H. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Flooded dock to top of keel blocks at 10.30pm.
J.A. Mullen, Ordinary Seaman, was declared a deserter to date from March 13, 1901.
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24 March 1901
In Kowloon dry dock, and moored off Kowloon
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Began flooding dock at 5.45am.
Opened all sea valves, found them in good condition.
Found gland in rudder head leaking badly.
Delayed getting out of dock until this had been repaired.
Floated at 6.40am.
Draft forward 11 feet 11 inches, aft 14 feet 8 inches.
Ship, when floated, had 2° list to port.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NE and East.
Barometer rising.
Hauled out of dry dock at 10.15am, and secured to buoy with starboard chain at 10.20am [9.20am in log-book].
No quarters on account of work securing ship.
At 8.25am sent signal U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book], "Please repeat to flagship, we are out of dock"; at 10.00am numeral 2 and numeral 2; at 11.00am U.S.S. "Oregon" [V in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "By order of the Senior Squadron Commander the Oregon is repeating ship for the [Isla de] Luzon, Yorktown and Bennington until further orders"; at 12.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship numeral 31 and numeral 0.
Steamer "Nippon Maru" went in dry dock number 1.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SE by East.
Barometer falling.
German gunboat "Jaguar" went into number 2 dry dock.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Started fires in boiler A at 1.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE by East.
Barometer rising slowly.
Made preparations to receive collier on port side.
Started dynamo at 7.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned, J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, and G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, absent.
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25 March 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East to calm.
Barometer steady.
Collier U.S.S. "Pompey" came alongside at 6.30am.
Secured collier at 7.00am.
Began coaling ship, took on board about 9 tons before 8.00am.
At 7.00am flagship made signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling last hour.
A Board of Survey, of which Lieutenant Bryan, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 10.00am on survey in Construction [and Repair] Department.
Engaged in coaling ship from the United States collier U.S.S. "Pompey", taking in during watch about 150 tons, in all about 157 tons.
Received in Engineer's Department: 33 tons fresh water; and 110 grate bars.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 113 pounds fresh bread; 141¼ pounds fresh meat; and 141¼ pounds fresh vegetables.
By order of the Commanding Officer, T. Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class, M. Coyle, Hospital Apprentice, T. Howard, Oiler, H. Smith, Landsman, were released from confinement, their term of confinement having expired.
Sent following signals: at 10.00am numeral 3 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 29 and numeral 2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs and breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Engaged in coaling ship.
Finished at 3.45pm, taking in during watch about 160 tons, in all about 310 tons.
United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" stood out to sea at 3.20pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
United States collier U.S.S. "Pompey" shoved off at 4.30pm and anchored off Hong Kong.
R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 25 hours over time.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
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26 March 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" hauled away from dock at 7.00am, and went in dock number 1 at 8.00am.
United States collier U.S.S. "Pompey" went alongside U.S.S. "Newark" at 6.30am.
Making preparations to go alongside U.S.S. "Bennington", towed alongside U.S.S. "Bennington" at 7.00am by dockyard tug.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from East.
Finished mooring ship, doubled all the lines.
Mustered at quarters at 9.20am, absent over time: C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, and G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class,.
At 8.30am an English man-of-war left the harbor.
At 10.20am G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned on board 34⅓ hours over time.
Published proceedings and sentence of Summary Court Martial in cases of Charles Henry Handyside, Apprentice First-class, Edward Wise, First-class Fireman, and John Joseph Dolan, First-class Fireman.
Specification: that they were at or about 8 hours and forty five minutes ante-meridian on the 17th day of March 1901 drunk on board ship, not having been on liberty.
Sentence: solitary confinement for (10) ten days and to lose one month's pay, amounting to twenty-one ($21.00) dollars, thirty-six ($36.00) dollars and thirty-five ($35.00) dollars respectively.
The above named men were placed in confinement in accordance with the above sentence.
Made routine reports: at 10.00am 2 absentees, 3 sick; at noon 334 [tons coal] on hand, 3 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Cleaning ship.
Yard workmen working on boat davits, steam pipes to evaporator and pumps, and on the Navigator's room and armory and wardroom ports.
Absent over time: C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
Stopped steam pump and dynamo at 3.00pm on account of having no water.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Cleaning ship.
Water boat came alongside at 5.00pm.
Started dynamo and steam pump to wash down deck.
Omitted quarters.
Absent over time: C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman.
8pm to midnight:
Clear, and calm to light airs from East.
Shut down dynamo at 9.00pm on account of no water.
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27 March 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Scrubbed decks and paintwork, started deck pumps at 5.30am.
Tested siren and steam whistle.
Flagship made signal "Uniform same as yesterday".
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
No quarters on account of work.
Cleaning all paintwork inside and out.
At 10.00am made signal numeral 1 and numeral 3, at 12.00pm numeral 331 and numeral 3.
Started dynamo at nine [o'clock].
C. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, was declared a deserter from March 17, 1901.
Dockyard workmen working in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
At 3.30pm flagship made signal 513.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Dockyard workmen working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Stopped dynamo and banked fires in boiler A at 3.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Started dynamo at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and overcast, with drizzle, pleasant.
Light airs from East.
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28 March 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, foggy.
Light airs from East to calm.
Barometer falling.
At 7.30am flagship made signal 735.
Dockyard workmen on board at 7.00am in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: R. Thornton, Landsman, not obeying orders and insolence, 3 days' solitary confinement [on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, 25 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, 3 months' additional 3rd [conduct] class; G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 34⅓ hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; J.J. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, and A. Akers, Ordinary Seaman, going to potato locker on forecastle out of uniform; one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Barrett, Landsman, not answering call, one day's extra duty, 1 month's additional 3rd [conduct] class.
Dockyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 2 and numeral 3; at noon numeral 328, numeral 3.
No drill on account of repairs.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
U.S.S. "Newark" was towed alongside of dock at 4.00pm.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 113 pounds fresh bread; 141¼ pounds fresh vegetables; 141¼ pounds fresh meat.
Dockyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
United States collier U.S.S. "Pompey" shoved off from alongside U.S.S. "Newark" at 2.00pm, and stood out to sea.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
By order of the Commanding Officer C.H. Handyside, Apprentice First-class, J.J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, and E. Wise, First-class Fireman, were released from confinement in consideration of confinement previous to the approval of sentence by Court Martial.
Dockyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling first part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Kowloon, Hong Kong, China, 28 March 1901.
Sir:
In compliance with Article 1639, U.S. Navy Regulations, we have the honor to make the following report of the docking of this ship.
1. The ship was last docked at dock number 2, Kowloon, China, March 13 to 24, 1901.
2. The date of previous docking was May 1 to 4, 1900.
3. The itinerary of the ship between dockings is annexed to this report.
4. The distance traveled was 8636 miles, average speed 9.45 knots.
5. The ship has not remained long enough in any port to determine data concerning local growths and fouling.
The latter five months were spent in tropical waters along the coast of Luzon, Philippine Islands.
6. The bottom was covered with a growth of barnacles of various stages of development, and a short frondous seaweed.
(a) At the water line the barnacles were few in number, the growth of sea-grass about eight inches long.
(b) At the turn of bilge the barnacles were large, close together and the grass short and frondous.
(c) Near the keel, the same.
(d) At entrance was noted the greatest fouling, of the same character as (b) and (c).
7. The ship's paint was not in good condition.
At the previous docking, one coat of anti-corrosive and two coats of anti fouling were applied.
The anti-fouling paint was nearly all gone, and when the barnacles were scraped off, but little of the anti-corrosive was left.
8. Pits [Pitts in log-book] and scales were noted along the water line, especially under the small drains that are not fitted with lips.
Amidships about four feet below the water line, and extending about ten feet forward and ten feet aft of the gangway openings, the pitting was especially marked.
Under the hawse holes the upper edges of the garboard strakes and the lower edges of the third strakes were worn very badly from the chafe of chains, the caulking edge of plates being reduced to one-eighth of an inch in some places.
Chafing battens were placed at the laps of the garboard and next two strakes of plating on both sides, extending from just forward of the hawse holes to the bill boards.
The flat keel plate forward was found badly worn from the anchor catching under the forefoot, the plate being entirely gone in some places.
A shoe was placed extending from the scarf of garboard strakes and ram bow aft twenty feet.
It is recommended that as soon as practicable, the bower anchors now on board be replaced by others of at least ten inches less breath between the pees.
The port bilge keel was distorted from the ship taking the ground at Marangas in November, 1899.
The butts of the bilge keel plates had started and the keel was full of water.
The keel plates were unriveted, the keel straightened, riveted and butts recaulked.
Indentations of the bottom plating were noted on the port side between frames numbers 15 and 17, and frames 45 to 61 (bilge keel) and on the starboard side between frames numbers 51 and 65.
9. The ship's bottom was cleared of scale and rust as far as practicable without chipping, the pits [pitts in log-book] filled with magnetic composition, and the hull painted with one coat each of Rahtjens' [Rohtjen's in log-book] compound number 1, number 2 and number 3.
10. At previous docking one coat of anti-corrosive number 1 and two coats of anti-fouling number 3, Red Hand brand, were applied.
11. The atmospheric conditions while the ship was in dock were seven days overcast and damp with occasional rains, and four days clear weather, average temperature 62.5 degrees [Fahrenheit], barometer 30.24 [inches].
When the last coat of paint was applied, the weather was clearing after passing rain showers.
Very respectfully,
[Signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy; W.H. Standley Lieutenant, U.S. Navy; H.C. Dinger Ensign, U.S. Navy.
The Commanding Officer.
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Itinerary of U.S.S. "Yorktown" from May 4, 1900, to March 24, 1901.
Ports Visited |
Days in Port |
Days at Sea |
Shanghai |
39.5 |
2.0 |
Chefoo |
3.1 |
0.7 |
Taku |
0.3 |
1.0 |
Chefoo |
6.1 |
0.7 |
Taku |
2.7 |
0.5 |
Chang Shan Channel |
2.7 |
0.3 |
Port Arthur |
0.5 |
0.3 |
Chang Shan Channel |
0.7 |
0.3 |
Chefoo |
0.2 |
0.3 |
Chang Shan Channel |
0.1 |
0.6 |
Taku |
0.9 |
0.7 |
Chang Shan Channel |
0.4 |
0.2 |
Chefoo |
2.7 |
0.2 |
Main Tau Straits |
0.9 |
0.6 |
Taku |
0.8 |
0.9 |
Chefoo |
6.5 |
0.3 |
Chefoo |
24.2 |
1.1 |
Taku |
24.0 |
1.0 |
Chefoo |
2.0 |
6.9 |
Cavite, Philippine Islands |
7.3 |
0.4 |
Batangas |
0.2 |
0.2 |
Rosario |
0.2 |
0.3 |
Santa Cruz, Marinduque |
1.0 |
0.3 |
Batangas |
6.0 |
2.1 |
Binangonam |
4.7 |
0.2 |
Binangonam |
0.5 |
0.2 |
Polillo |
1.0 |
0.2 |
Polillo |
1.9 |
0.3 |
Binangonam |
1.5 |
0.1 |
Agos River |
0.1 |
0.1 |
Binangonam |
2.0 |
0.1 |
Misua |
4.5 |
0.2 |
Mauban |
0.1 |
0.1 |
Atimonan [Antimonan in log-book] |
1.8 |
2.5 |
Corregidor [Island] |
0.2 |
0.2 |
Cavite |
9.2 |
0.9 |
Sual |
0.6 |
0.5 |
Salomague |
2.0 |
0.7 |
Musa Bay |
1.0 |
0.1 |
San Pio V |
1.6 |
0.3 |
Aparri |
2.0 |
0.8 |
Vigan |
2.0 |
0.2 |
Laoag |
0.6 |
0.2 |
Vigan |
4.4 |
0.5 |
San Fernando |
1.0 |
0.4 |
Salomague |
8.8 |
0.1 |
Vigan |
6.7 |
0.1 |
Salomague |
3.8 |
0.2 |
Salomague |
1.7 |
0.1 |
Vigan |
0.9 |
0.2 |
Vigan |
2.7 |
1.0 |
Olongapo |
3.2 |
1.0 |
Dagupan |
2.7 |
0.3 |
San Fernando |
1.7 |
0.3 |
Kabalitian Island |
0.6 |
0.5 |
Dagupan |
0.5 |
0.4 |
San Fernando |
0.4 |
0.2 |
Dagupan |
0.1 |
0.5 |
Vigan |
1.5 |
0.1 |
Salomague |
4.0 |
0.1 |
Vigan |
0.5 |
0.4 |
San Fernando |
1.8 |
0.2 |
Dagupan |
1.6 |
0.2 |
San Fernando |
10.0 |
0.2 |
Dagupan |
1.6 |
0.4 |
Vigan |
4.0 |
0.2 |
Laoag |
0.4 |
0.2 |
Vigan |
5.9 |
0.3 |
San Fernando |
0.9 |
1.0 |
Cavite |
6.8 |
3.0 |
Hong Kong |
33.0 |
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1st Endorsement
U.S.S. "Yorktown"
Hong Kong, China
29 March 1901.
APPROVED AND FORWARDED
[Signed by] E.D. Taussig
Commander, U.S. Navy Commanding.
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29 March 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with passing rain first part.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
H.M.S. "Aurora" and H.M.S. "Taku" stood out to sea at 7.30am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, misty and rainy.
Calm.
Painting masts and cowls [cowles in log-book] of ventilators.
Touching up spots with red lead.
Omitted quarters.
Dockyard workmen working on boat davits, wardroom and cabin ports, cold storage room and in Engineer's Department.
At 8.00am flagship made signal "Uniform same as yesterday".
Paymaster's Clerk George Hudson left the ship on 5 days' leave.
At 11.30am the collier U.S.S. "Saturn" came in and anchored.
Made routine signals: at 10.00am 1 absentee, 1 sick; at noon 324 [tons coal] on hand, 4 expended.
Ah Fong, Mess Attendant, absent over time without leave.
Received from dockyard the whaleboat.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
H.M.S. "Whiting" left the harbor.
His Majesty's torpedo boat came in and anchored.
Received in Engineer's Department: 20 feet ¼-inch brass wire.
The flood cocks were tested and worked well.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 113 pounds fresh bread; 141¼ pounds fresh beef; and 141¼ pounds fresh vegetables.
The German cruiser "Jaguar" came out of dock at 3.30pm.
At 3.30pm flagship made signal 513, stand by scrubbed clothes.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with occasional rain showers.
Calm to light variable airs.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Started pumps for fire hose.
Absent over time: Ah Fong, Mess Attendant.
Dockyard workmen removing boat davits, working on Navigator's room and office, wardroom and cabin ports, cold storage room and in Engineer's Department.
Received in Engineer's Department: 1 can rubber cement; 5 pounds asbestos round packing; 6 pounds sheet asbestos; 50 pounds asbestos composition; and 21 pounds usidurian [packing].
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy.
Calm to light airs from East.
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30 March 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from NE.
U.S.S. "Zafiro" came in and anchored near U.S.S. "Oregon" at 6.30am.
The ash bucket fell down from top of hoist and cut J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, and T. Shea, Coal Passer, on the head.
At 7.00am flagship made uniform signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Foggy and overcast.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Dockyard workmen working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received on board in Equipment Navigation [Department]: 1 azimuth circle; and 1 set drawing instruments.
Painting masts.
At 10.00am made routine signal numeral 1 and numeral 4, at 12.00pm numeral 319 and numeral 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Dockyard workmen working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 18 corn brooms.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 113 pounds bread; 141¼ pounds fresh vegetables; and 141¼ pounds fresh meat.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, Ah Fong, Landsman, absent.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
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The following named men were this day rated: R. Corley, Ordinary Seaman to Coal Passer, from March 27th, 1901; T. Macken, Ordinary Seaman to Coal Passer, from March 27th, 1901; M. Coyle, Hospital Apprentice, disrated to Ordinary Seaman at his own request, to date from March 28th, 1901; J. Mulvey, Ordinary Seaman, rated Hospital Apprentice, March 28th, 1901.
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31 March 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
At 7.00am flagship made signals 670, 695, 718, at 7.20am annulling 670, at 7.35am 672.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisions and ship inspection by the Commanding Officer.
Ah Fong, Landsman, and J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, absent from ship, overstaying liberty.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Oregon", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: B.M. Shirley, First-class Fireman; N.E. Jury, Second-class Fireman; and [F.] De Curtoni, Coal Passer.
Church party aboard U.S.S. "Newark" from 10.30am till 11.45am.
By order of the Commanding Officer R. Thornton, Landsman, was released from confinement, his term having expired.
Received in Equipment Department: 4 stop jars.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 2 and numeral 4; at noon numeral 315 and numeral 4.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 10.00am general 680.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "Newark" from 2.00pm till 4.00pm.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 113 pounds bread; 141¼ pounds fresh beef; and 141¼ pounds fresh vegetables.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
Russian flagship fired a 7 gun salute, French flag at fore, at 4.40pm.
Reverend White of Hong Kong held divine service at 6.00pm.
Visiting party aboard United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Received from U.S.S. "Oregon", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following men: B.M. Forbet, Coal Passer; R. Fidlar, Coal Passer; and C.J. Wood, Coal Passer.
Approved: [signed] E.D. Taussig, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
LOGS FOR APRIL 1901
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1 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 614, 80, 699.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from East to variable.
Light rain showers.
Painting masts, smokestack and ventilators.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Omitted drills on account of repairs.
Absent over leave: J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, and Ah Fong, Landsman.
At 10.00am made routine signals: 2 absentees; 4 sick.
The Commanding Officer left the ship at 9.30am officially and went on board U.S.S. "Kentucky" as senior member of the Naval Examining Board to meet on that vessel.
Received the following signal from the flagship: "Men to be transferred to the Zafiro will be sent over after supper".
A Board of Survey, Lieutenant W. Gill senior member and Ensign C. Nelson and Boatswain J.E. Murphy members, came on board at 11.15am to hold survey on paint on hull in Construction and Repair Department.
At noon made routine signals: 311 [tons coal] on hand; 4 expended.
Yard workmen working on boat cradles, wardroom ports, Navigator's room, cabin and cabin ports, cold storage room and in Engineer's Department.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from East.
Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hertha" went out of dock and moored to buoy in stream at 1.10pm.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" went into dry dock number 1 at 2.30pm.
Painting over red-lead spots and scraping waterways.
Yard workmen continued work of forenoon.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 113 pounds bread; 141¼ pounds each of beef and vegetables.
Received in Engineer's Department: 1 box pens; 30 sheets carbon paper.
At 3.00pm flagship made signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Calm to light airs from East.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absent over time: Ah Fong, Landsman, and J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class.
Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice, U.S. Navy, reported at 6.00pm in obedience to Commander-in-Chief's order number 1919-S, dated Cavite, Philippine Islands, March 26, 1901, delivered April 1, 1901.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
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2 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and cool.
Calm to light airs from East.
At 6.00am H.M.S. "Centurion", H.M.S. "Alacrity" and a torpedo boat got under way and left the harbor.
Flagship made uniform signal at 7.00am, uniform same as yesterday.
U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" hoisted guard flag.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
No quarters on account of work going on.
Cleaning out and painting hammock nettings.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 3 and numeral 4, at 12.00pm numeral 307 and numeral 4.
Dockyard workmen working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 9-1/9 pounds ⅝-inch Salamander packing; 6-1/9 pounds ½-inch Salamander packing; 400 pounds waste.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Paymaster's Clerk G. Hudson returned from leave.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Dockyard workmen working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Continued work on hammock nettings and scraping paint work.
U.S.S. "Zafiro" left the harbor at 12.50pm.
German gunboat "Jaguar" got under way at 3.50pm, and moored to buoy at man-of-war anchorage.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 5.00pm, absentees: J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, Ah Fong, Landsman, and J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class.
Dockyard workmen left at 5.00pm, and continued work in Construction and Repair Department at 6.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
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The following punishments were awarded: H. Smith, Landsman, articles in lucky bag, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Meeks, Ordinary Seaman, carelessly dropping paint pot from aloft, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; R. Mason, Ordinary Seaman, slow in answering call, 2 days' extra duty, one month's additional 2nd [conduct] class; H. Staub, Ordinary Seaman, slow in answering call, one day's extra duty, one month's additional 2nd [conduct] class; J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman, carelessly running ash whip, injuring two persons, 5 days' extra duty; C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; F. Peterson, Seaman, using profane language at mast, 2 days' bread and water [in] solitary confinement; F. Peterson, Seaman, using threatening language to another person in the service, 2 days' solitary confinement [on] bread and water.
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3 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
Liberty party returned at 7.00am.
Flagship made signal 735.
Dockyard workmen working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments, came on board at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
No quarters on account of work aboard ship.
Russian battleship "Sevastopol" ["Sevastpool" in log-book] stood out to sea at 10.30am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 3 and numeral 3; at noon numeral 303 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Gunner's gang lifted all the main batteries out of trunnion seats, and cleaned trunnions and seats.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, J. Gill, Gunner's Mate Third-class, F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, and Ah Fong, Mess Attendant, absent from ship with out leave.
Ah Chee, Cabin Cook, left the ship on 3 days' leave.
Visiting party aboard the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Visiting party from United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, returned from liberty 84½ hours over time.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, returned from liberty 38 hours over time.
Dockyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
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4 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" anchored off Hong Kong.
Liberty party returned.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
The German cruiser "Hansa" fired salute of 21 guns, English flag at main, which was returned by shore battery.
English battleship H.B.M.S. "Ocean", Portuguese cruiser and Russian battleship fired salutes of 13 guns, with German flag at fore.
These salutes were returned by the German flagship "Hansa".
Crew engaged in smoothing cement spots and priming side.
Omitted quarters on account of painting.
Absent over time: Ah Fong, Mess Attendant.
J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, was placed under sentry's charge to sober, he having returned over time drunk.
Yard workmen engaged on the following work: wardroom ports; cabin work and ports; boat cradles; Navigator's room and office; cold storage room; and Engineer's Department.
Made following over time signals at 10.00am: 1 absentee; 2 sick.
At 12.00pm [made coal report]: 299 [tons] on hand, 4 expended.
The English transport "Chingtu" came in and anchored at 10.30am.
At 10.30am the French gunboat "Styx" came in and anchored.
Accidentally lost overboard: 1 brass belaying pin.
The following officers were appointed a board to, and did count the Mexican [dollars] on hand in the Paymaster's Department: G.D. Costigan, Passed Assistant Surgeon, U.S. Navy; W.H. Standley, Lieutenant Junior Grade, U.S. Navy; and Naval Cadet C.E. Landram, U.S. Navy; finding $13524.55 Mexican on hand.
The English steamer "Tartar" from Vancouver anchored at 11.00am.
Received following stores in Equipment Department: 2 gross number 9 eyelets and rings; 18 thimbles; and 1 letter.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and hot.
Light airs from East.
Continued painting, and yard workmen continued work of forenoon.
By the Senior Squadron Commander's order number 457-S, Lieutenant C.A. Carr was this day relieved from additional duty in connection with the repairs to U.S.S. "Yorktown", he having turned over all necessary data to Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice, U.S. Navy.
An English hospital ship came in and anchored at 3.00pm.
The Admiral came on board at 4.00pm, and left at 4.05pm.
At 3.30pm flagship made signal "Stand by scrubbed hammocks".
English gunboat came in and anchored at 4.00pm.
Overhauled and refilled recoil cylinders of poop 6-inch guns.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Continued work of painting red-lead spots.
Yard workmen continued work of forenoon.
Mustered at quarters.
Served out clean hammocks.
Absent over time: Ah Fong, Mess Attendant.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
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5 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light breeze from East.
Flagship made uniform signal "Uniform same as yesterday".
Sent hammocks ashore to be scrubbed.
8am to meridian:
Mostly cloudy and overcast.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Kentucky" came out of dry dock at 8.45am, and anchored at man of war anchorage.
United States mail steamer "Coptic" came in.
No quarters on account of work going on.
Touching up and preparing white paintwork for painting.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 2 and numeral 1.
Dockyard workmen working in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
At 12.00pm made signals numeral 293 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Saturn" went alongside U.S.S. "Kentucky" at 12.20pm.
Italian cruiser "Calabria" came in and anchored at 12.35pm.
"Calabria" fired salute of 21 guns, British flag [at main], which salute was returned by the Naval Station.
Made weekly inspections, the magazine flood cocks were tested by Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, and worked well.
Overhauled, cleaned out and refilled recoil cylinders of 6-inch guns of 2nd Division.
Dockyard workmen came on board at 1.00pm to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
At 3.30pm flagship made signal to fleet: 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
Dockyard workmen left at 5.00pm.
Quarters at 5.00pm, absentee: Ah Fong, Mess Attendant.
American ship "Paul Revere" came out of dock.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with rain, heavy thunder and lightning.
Light airs from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
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6 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, rainy first 3 hours.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Dockyard workmen on board at 7.00am, working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Russian battleship "Poltava" left at 7.20am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
By order of the Commanding Officer F. Petersen, Seaman, was released from confinement, his term having expired.
Received in Equipment Department: 200 pounds Rahtjens' paint; 40 gallons raw oil; 40 gallons boiled oil; 2 hundredweight white lead; 3 hundredweight white zinc; 2 hundredweight yellow paint.
The Commanding Officer [of] H.M.S. "Hermione" made an official call on board.
The Medical Officer vaccinated the men in the late U.S.S. "Buffalo" draft.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 1 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 291 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light drizzling.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty [party] went ashore at 1.00pm.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 117 pounds fresh bread; 146¼ pounds fresh beef; and 146¼ pounds fresh vegetables.
By order of the Commanding Officer released from confinement the following: (see appended list [below]).
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and foggy, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Received in Engineer's Department: 38 ton fresh water.
Ah Chee, Cabin Cook, returned from three days' leave.
F. Seela, Coxswain, was this day given an acting appointment as Boatswain's Mate Second-class, to date from this date.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, Ah Fong, Mess Attendant, absent from ship overstaying liberty, and also J. Fidlar, Coal Passer.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy last part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Lieutenant J.C. Leonard reported in obedience to Senior Squadron Commander's orders number 448-S.
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Meridian to 4pm:
By order of the Commanding Officer released from confinement H. Reagan, Electrician Second-class, and restored him to duty, by reason of orders to transfer him to U.S.S. "Oregon", and revoked from this date his acting appointment as Electrician Second-class and disrated him to Seaman, for being asleep and drunk on watch on March 11, 1901, for which offense he was in confinement awaiting trial by Court Martial.
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7 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" stood out to sea at 6.00am.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs from East.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.
Held general muster, absent over time: Ah Fong, Mess Attendant, and J. Fidlar [Fiddlar in log-book], Coal Passer.
Sent church party to United States flagship U.S.S. "Newark".
Made sick report: 2 absentees and 2 sick.
Made routine coal report: 287 [tons] on hand and 4 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
Loaned steamer to U.S.S. "Bennington" to tow whaleboat with draft of men for U.S.S. "Oregon".
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast squally and rainy.
Light to moderate variable breezes.
Transferred the following draft of men, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, to U.S.S. "Oregon": T.J. Flynn, Quartermaster Third-class; P. O'Connor, Coxswain; C.E. Carns, Second-class Fireman; W.J. Kane, Seaman; J.B. Shields, Chief Machinist; E. Wise, First-class Fireman; P. Jensen, First-class Fireman; and H. Reagan, Seaman.
Shore people held divine service on board at 6.00pm.
Absent over time: Ah Fong, Mess Attendant, and J. Fidlar, Coal Passer.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy, squally and rainy.
Light airs to moderate variable breeze.
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8 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy, squally and rainy.
Moderate to stiff breeze from East.
Barometer rising.
Absent over time: Ah Fong, Mess Attendant, and J. Fidlar, Coal Passer.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Moderate breezes from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
No quarters on account of rain.
Received in Construction and Repair Department: 45 [pounds] dryer.
Portuguese cruiser left the harbor.
Received from U.S.S. "Oregon" the following men, with bags and hammocks: F.A. Foye, Electrician Second-class; J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class; J. Lyon, First-class Fireman; A.L. McLaughlin, Machinist Second-class; F.J. Walcott, Coxswain; J.A. McCarthy, Seaman; G. McCafferty, First-class Fireman; and M. Hart, Second-class Fireman.
Ah Fong, Mess Attendant, was declared a deserter to date from March 29th, 1901.
Dockyard workmen working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Painting berth deck.
At 10.00am sent signals numeral 1 and numeral 2, at 12.00pm numeral 283 and numeral 4.
At 10.15am Chinese revenue cutter went on the slip.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and rainy.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Dockyard workmen employed in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
English hospital ship "Carthage" left the harbor.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light breezes to airs from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
Quarters at 5.00pm, J. Fidlar, Coal Passer, absent.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
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9 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
German gunboat "Jaguar" left the harbor at 6.15am.
Dockyard workmen came on board to work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
No quarters on account of working about ship.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 72 brass pump springs; and 18 furnace iron liners.
A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 9.45am for the trial of J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, for overstaying liberty.
The court adjourned at 10.20am, having completed the case.
H.M.S. "Ocean" went in dock number 1 at 10.00am, and H.M.S. "Linnet" went in dock number 3 at 10.30am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 1 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 279 and numeral 4.
French gunboat "Argus" ["Orcus" in log-book] came over to dockyard at 11.30am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining last part.
Light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Overhauled and refilled recoil cylinders of the forward 6-inch battery.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 118 pounds bread; 147½ pounds fresh meat; and 147½ pounds fresh vegetables.
Received in Engineer's Department: 20 tons fresh water; and the following stores (see list [below]).
Transferred to U.S.S. "Oregon", with bag, hammock and all necessary transfer papers: R. Townsend, Master-at-Arms Third-class.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, J. Fidlar, Coal Passer, absent from ship, overstaying liberty.
H.M.S. "Aurora" stood out to sea at 5.45pm.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
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The following named man was this day discharged from this vessel and from the United States Naval Service, on account of services being undesirable.
Amount due and paid $38.38: Ah Ping, Mess Attendant.
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Received following stores in Engineer's Department: 35 pounds iron bolts and nuts, ⅝-inch x 1½-inch; 30 pounds iron washers, ⅝-inch; 150 pounds water gauge glass grommets; 100 pounds white zinc; 100 pounds white lead; 30 gallons boiled linseed oil; 100 pounds soda; 18 scoop shovels; 2 Stillson [Stilson in log-book] wrenches, 6-inch; 1 oil stone; 6 dust brushes; 18½ pounds brass bolts and nuts, ⅞-inch; 10 pounds brass nuts, ⅞-inch; 7 pounds iron washers, 1¼-inch; 10 pounds copper wire, ⅛-inch; 10 pounds brass wire, number 12; 100 brass split pins; 11 metal water buckets; 8 padlocks; 56 pounds red lead; 5 gallons boiled linseed oil; 12 elbows, 1-inch; 10 couplings, 1-inch; 2 globe valves, 1¼-inch; 10 nipples, 1¼-inch; 10 brass plugs, ½-inch; 8 brass unions, 1-inch; 3 brass unions, 1¼-inch; 1 Metropolitan injector, 2½-inch; 2 Stillson [Stilson in log-book] wrenches, 10-inch; 2 dozen hacksaw blades, 12-inch; 6 carpenter's rules, 2-foot.
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10 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Liberty party returned.
J. Lyons, Second-class Fireman, overstaying liberty.
Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hertha" stood out to sea at 8.00am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs from East.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absent over time: J. Fidlar, Coal Passer, and J. Lyons, Second-class Fireman.
Scraping and painting forward berth deck, wardroom and cabin.
Painting steerage country.
Ship's force engaged in this work.
Yard painters painting wardroom mess room and bright woodwork on deck.
Yard workmen working on wardroom and cabin ports and in Engineer's Department.
At 10.00am made routine signal: 2 absentees and 2 sick.
At 10.50am the French gunboat "Styx" got under way and came over to dock side.
The Commanding Officer returned on board at 10.30am, having completed duty as president of the Naval Examining Board.
At noon made coal report: 275 [tons] on hand; 4 expended.
Issued monthly money to crew.
2nd and 3rd cutters' crews getting boats ready for painting.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, rainy and squally.
Calm to light airs from East.
Continued work of forenoon watch.
Absentees same as in forenoon watch.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds bread; and 147½ pounds meat and vegetables.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light breeze from East.
Omitted quarters on account of work going on.
The Italian cruiser "Stromboli" came in at 5.00pm, and fired a salute of 21 guns, English flag at main.
This salute was answered from shore battery.
The "Stromboli" anchored at 5.15pm.
The Italian [cruiser] fired salute of 7 guns, with Italian flag at fore.
Absent over time: J. Fidlar, Coal Passer, and J. Lyons, Second-class Fireman.
Ah Chou, Wardroom Cook, returned from 5 days' leave.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light to moderate breeze from East.
Hauled fires in steamer at 9.00pm.
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11 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to moderate breeze from East to ENE.
The United States collier U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way at 6.20am, and after anchoring to swing went alongside U.S.S. "Oregon".
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
No quarters on account of work going on.
Smoothing ship's side.
Painting spars and spar-colored paintwork.
Dockyard workmen on board working in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 19¾ pounds paper brass.
Hoisted steamer to try cradles.
J. Burnes, Private Marine, having been found on duty under the influence of intoxicants, was by direction of the Commanding Officer placed under sentry's charge to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
Gene Ting, Mess Attendant, was enlisted to date from April 9th, 1901.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 2 and numeral 2, at 12.00pm numeral 272 and numeral 3.
English cruiser H.M.S. "Arethusa" left the harbor at 10.20am.
English gunboat H.M.S. "Linnet" came out of dock at 10.45am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Continued painting spar-colored paintwork.
Dockyard workmen at work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 20 sacks flour (1000 pounds).
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 448 pounds red lead.
Proceedings and sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, were published.
For overstaying leave, he was sentenced to solitary confinement for ten days and to lose one month's pay, amounting to thirty-seven dollars and thirty-six cents ($37.36).
English gunboat H.M.S. "Linnet" left the harbor at 4.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzle.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Dockyard workmen left at 5.00pm.
Absentees over time: Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, R. Fidlar, Coal Passer, and J. Lyon, First-class Fireman.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Gentle to moderate breeze.
Barometer steady.
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12 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Gentle breezes from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
Liberty party returned, W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, absent.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy, with gentle breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
No quarters on account of rain and repairs.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
F. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, and J. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, and F. Beik, Private Marine, were confined in accordance with punishment awarded.
W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, returned from liberty 4 hours over time.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 3 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 268 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Made weekly inspection of all bilges.
The magazine flood cocks were tested and worked well.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Japanese steamer "American Maru" came in at 6.20pm.
By orders of the Commanding Officer released from sentry's charge J. Lidman, Seaman, he being sober.
Absentees over time: Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, [R.] Fidlar, Coal Passer, and J. Lyons, First-class Fireman.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling last part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
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8am to meridian:
The following punishments were awarded: F. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, 38 hours over time, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; J. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, disobeying orders of coxswain of steamer, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; J. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform in steamer, one day's extra duty; F. Beik, Private Marine, questioning the authority of orders of Master-at-Arms and using vile language to a petty officer, 5 days' single irons, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class, overstaying leave to visit U.S.S. "Bennington", 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
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13 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
S.W. McMahon, Water Tender, overstaying liberty.
8am to meridian:
Overcast.
Light Easterly airs.
Barometer rising.
Painting ship with ship's force.
Yard workmen scraping and varnishing bright woodwork, cabin chairs, wardroom chairs and table, and wheel.
Omitted quarters.
Absentees: R. Fidlar, Coal Passer, J. Lyon, First-class Fireman, S.W. McMahon, Water Tender, and Ah Sow, Mess Attendant.
H.M.S. "Hermione" [H.M.S. "Hermion" in log-book] got under way at 9.30am, and came over to Kowloon dockside and anchored.
The Italian cruiser "Stromboli" fired a salute of 13 guns, English flag at fore.
U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" shoved off from the dock and anchored in the stream.
The French gunboat "Styx" left dock and went alongside dock.
At 10.00am signaled: 4 absentees; and 2 sick.
H.M.S. "Ocean" came out of dock number 1 at 10.25am.
At noon made coal report: 265 [tons] on hand; 3 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze from East.
Continued work of forenoon.
U.S.S. "Oregon" got under way and stood out, with homeward-bound pennant flying, at 1.00pm.
The Occidental and Oriental Steamship Company [P.M. (Pacific Mail) in log-book] steamer "Coptic" left the harbor at 2.00pm.
Absentees same as in forenoon watch.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds bread; and 147½ pounds fresh meat and vegetables.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Continued work of previous watch.
Omitted evening quarters and muster.
Absentees same as in previous watch.
Yard workmen caulking in double bottom compartment D-5.
Steamer had to haul fires in 5.30pm trip on account of no water.
She was towed alongside by U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon's" launch.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
S.W. McMahon, Water Tender, returned on board 12¾ hours over time.
Yard workmen continued work of previous watch up to 10.30pm.
Gave steamer another trial trip and found her all right.
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14 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calm to light breeze from East.
Absentees over time: R. Fidlar, Coal Passer, J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, and Ah Sow, Mess Attendant.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, absentees: R. Fidlar, Coal Passer, J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, A. Fitzpatrick, Landsman, R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, and T. Howard, Oiler.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 6 and numeral 2, at noon numeral 261 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to variable light airs.
Barometer falling.
U.S. Army transport "Burnside" came in.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
8pm to midnight:
Foggy, with heavy fog last hour.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
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15 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Heavy fog, clearing up somewhat toward last part of watch.
Barometer rising slowly.
Liberty party returned, except K. Forsborn, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, J. Ryder, Coal Passer, and G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
H.B.M.S. "Ocean" left the harbor.
Absentees over time: R. Fidlar, Coal Passer, J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, A. Fitzpatrick, Landsman, T. Howard, Oiler, G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J. Ryder, Coal Passer, and K. Forsborn, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional instruction.
The following men were absent from the ship without authority: R. Fidlar, Coal Passer, J. Lyon, First-class Fireman, Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, A. Fitzpatrick, Landsman, T. Howard, Oiler, G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J. Ryder, Coal Passer, and K. Forsborn, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
J. Lyon, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 148 hours over time, T. Howard, Oiler, 27 hours over time.
By order of the Commanding Officer T. Howard, Oiler, was placed under sentry's charge until sober.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Received in Equipment Department: 7 bath tubs.
At 11.00am was towed by dockyard tugs to buoy number 5.
H.M.S. "Hermione" came out of dock at 8.30am.
English gunboat stood out to sea at 9.20am.
French gunboat "Argus" ["Arcus" in log-book] went up on the ways at 12.00pm.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 8 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 257 and numeral 4.
Dockyard men employed in Engineer's, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Moored to number 5 buoy at 12.40pm.
U.S. Army transport "Burnside" moored to buoy off dock number 1 at 3.00pm.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Dockyard men employed in Engineer's Department.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and misty, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and misty, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
R. Fidlar, Coal Passer, and Ah Sow, Mess Attendant, were this day declared deserters.
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The following punishments were awarded: H. Schaefer, Landsman, M. Kieley, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 24 minutes over time, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; R. Driscoll, Ordinary Seaman, R. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, J. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, ⅓ hour over time, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, 4 hours over time and tight from liberty, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; S.F. McMahon, Water Tender, 12¾ hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; H. Staub, Landsman, repeated absence from station while on messenger watch, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
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16 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, and A. Fitzpatrick, Landsman, returned from liberty 46½ hours over time.
Liberty party returned, J. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, J. Mulvey, Hospital Apprentice, J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, and W. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, overstaying liberty.
G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and K. Forsborn, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, returned 24 hours over time.
Yard workmen employed in Engineer's Department.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Absentees over time: W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, J. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, J. Mulvey, Hospital Apprentice, J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, and J. Ryder, Coal Passer.
Exercised crew at landing force during 1st drill period, and at boats under oars during 2nd drill period.
The following named men this day enlisted: Ah Nip, Mess Attendant, to date from April 13th, 1901; and Ah Cha, Mess Attendant, to date from April 15th, 1901.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
A.B. Fitzpatrick, [Landsman], and R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, were confined for 5 days on bread and water.
Made routine signals: at 10.00am 5 absentees, 0 sick; at noon 253 [tons coal] on hand and 4 expended.
Received signal from U.S.S. "Newark", "Commander Taussig repair on board, signed McCalla".
The Commanding Officer went on board U.S.S. "Newark" in obedience to signal.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East by North.
Absentees same as in forenoon watch.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breeze from ESE to East.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Exercised crew at setting up drill.
Absentees same as in forenoon watch.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, J. Maher, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Mulvey, Hospital Apprentice, returned at 11.00pm, 15½ hours over time.
Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Costigan went ashore on duty to attend J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, who was in the Civil Hospital on shore, he having been injured on shore.
Yard workmen finished work in Engineer's Department and left the ship at 10.00pm.
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The following punishments were awarded: T. Howard, Oiler, 27 hours over time and tight, 8 days' extra duty, 2 months' 4th [conduct] class; R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, A.B. Fitzpatrick, Landsman, K. Forsborn, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; M. Coyle, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month's additional 3rd [conduct] class; F.G. Weisz, Apprentice First-class, loafing on berth deck and impertinent, 3 days' extra duty, 1 month's additional 2nd [conduct] class.
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17 April 1901
At Kowloon, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from South by East.
J. Ryder, Coal Passer, returned on board at 6.50am, 47⅓ hours over time.
Started fires in B and C boilers at 6.00am.
8am to meridian:
Mostly overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from East by South.
Barometer nearly steady.
Rigged in 2nd and 3rd cutter, and secured all boats for sea.
Quarters at 9.30am, J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, absent.
Had collision drill and exercised divisions at great gun drill.
J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, returned 28 hours over time.
Released J. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, F. Beik, Private Marine, and J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class, their terms of confinement having expired.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 1 and numeral 1, at 12.00pm numeral 247 and numeral 6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
At 12.45pm made signal to U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book], "Request to be excused from guard duty on account of steam trial", U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Permission granted".
At 1.00pm U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book] made signal 513.
Italian cruiser "Calabria" left the harbor.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to breezes from East by North.
Boarding officer from H.B.M.S. "Ocean" called on board.
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear.
Light airs to breezes from East and NE.
Barometer steady.
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18 April 1901
At Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Mostly cloudy and overcast.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light drizzling first part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by general quarters and battery instruction.
Overhauled battery.
A boarding officer from Italian cruiser "Stromboli" made an official call aboard.
H.M.S. "Humber" stood over to Kowloon at 8.30am.
H.M.S. "Ocean" stood out to sea at 9.45am.
French gunboat "Vipère" ["Viper" in log-book] anchored off Hong Kong at 9.30am.
H.M.S. "Lizard" anchored off Hong Kong at 11.00am.
U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" stood out Western entrance at 11.00am.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, was released from confinement, in consideration of confinement previous to trial by Summary Court Martial.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 0; at noon numeral 240, numeral 7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, and with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Overhauled battery.
U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" came in and anchored off dockyards at 2.25pm.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on H.M.S. "Hermione" and Italian vessel "Stromboli".
The Commanding Officers [of] U.S.S. "Newark" and U.S.S. "Concord" made official calls aboard.
Received in Equipment Department: 200 pounds shellac; and 50 gallons alcohol.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Delivered specifications of trial by Summary Court Martial to J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, at 2.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical drill.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
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The following punishments were awarded: J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, 28 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, 2 months' additional 4th [conduct] class.
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19 April 1901
At Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and drizzling first part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, absent from ship, overstaying liberty.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and misty.
Variable light airs to light breeze.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by boat drill under oars.
Absent over time: R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman.
The following punishments were awarded (see list [below]) by the Commanding Officer.
Overhauling boat gear and boat boxes.
Broke out and restowed gear stowed on the gallows frames.
Cleaning out cofferdams around fireroom hatches.
The following signals were made: at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book] general signal numeral 1 and numeral 0; at 10.30am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book], wigwag, "Please send boat for your men"; at 12.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book] general signal numeral 236 and numeral 4.
At 10.45am U.S.S. "Newark" left the wharf at Kowloon Docks and moored nearby to a buoy.
The Commanding Officers of H.M.S. "Lizard" and the Italian cruiser "Stromboli" called on board.
Meridian to 4pm:
Generally overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calm to variable light airs.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 12.30pm R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board under the influence of liquor and 5 hours over time, and was placed under sentry's charge.
At 12.40pm a Portuguese cruiser came in and anchored near the Kowloon Docks.
Received in Construction [and Repair] Department: 38 pounds 5/16-inch rubber gasket for air ports.
Cleaning cofferdams around fireroom hatches.
The following signals were made: at 12.35pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book], wigwag, "Please send Lieutenant Bryan and Chief Carpenter's Mate Hamburger to the Yorktown at 1.30"; at 2.30pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book], wigwag, "Please send boat for Lieutenant Bryan".
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calm to variable light airs.
Barometer rising slowly.
Cleaning cofferdams around fireroom hatches.
Went to fire quarters at 5.00pm, and secured at 5.48pm.
At 4.15pm the Russian torpedo boat destroyer "Kit" came in from Saigon and anchored, and at 7.20pm another Russian torpedo boat destroyer came in and anchored.
The following signals were made: at 5.15pm U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" [L in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" (repeated from U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book]), wigwag, "If Captain Taussig is on board he will please [repair] on board this vessel"; At 5.30pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book] general signal, Russian flag, 4070 (telegraphic), 6370, 2632, 6377, 4473, 8787, 4896 (telegraphic), 5507 (geographic).
At 7.30pm R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, was released from sentry's charge and restored to duty.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and misty.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer steady.
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The following punishments were awarded: W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, out of uniform on watch, one day's extra duty, 1 month's additional 4th [conduct] class; J. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, H. Smith, Landsman, J. Staten, Landsman, J. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman, neglect of duty in securing boat, 5 days' extra duty, 1 month's additional 4th [conduct] class (1st case), 5 days' extra duty, 1 month's additional 3rd [conduct] class (2nd case and 3rd case), and 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class (4th case), respectively; W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, not in uniform when answering extra duty call, one day's extra duty, 1 month's additional 2nd [conduct] class; H. Morton, Ordinary Seaman, noisy on quarter deck, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, having rain suit in his possession, did not report to division officer, evidently trying to steal it, 5 days' double irons; F. Petersen, Seaman, not reporting rain hat in his possession to division officer, 5 days' double irons; J. Connolly, Landsman, hat in his possession which he did not report to division officer, 5 days' double irons; J. Connolly, Landsman, not cleaning gun brightwork, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; M. Coyle, Ordinary Seaman, not reporting rain hat in his possession to division officer belonging to rain coat man, evidently trying to steal it, 5 days' double irons; H. Childs, Apprentice Second-class, making false reports, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water.
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20 April 1901
At Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and misty.
Calm to variable light breezes.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Variable light airs.
Barometer rising slowly.
Aired bedding.
Cleaning ship.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 117 pounds fresh bread.
The Russian torpedo boat destroyer "Korietz" ["Coriez" in log-book] came in and anchored.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light passing shower.
Light variable airs.
An officer from the Russian torpedo boat called at 8.30am to return our boarding call of yesterday.
Cleaning ship.
Piped down aired bedding at 10.00am.
Made routine report at 10.00am: 0 absentees; and 1 sick.
Received on board from U.S.S. "Newark" in Paymaster's Department: 100 white hats.
Issued white hats to those men who did not have any.
Made noon coal report: 232 [tons] on hand; 4 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Touching up bare spots and blacking deck plates.
Captain B.H. McCalla called upon the Commanding Officer.
The Commanding Officer of the Russian torpedo boat "Kit" ["Kitz" in log-book] called upon the Commanding Officer.
Ensign H.C. Dinger called upon the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Lizard" and the Russian torpedo boat "Kit" ["Kitz" in log-book] to say that the Commanding Officer would not be able to return their calls.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm.
Omitted setting up drill.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
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21 April 1901
At Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calm to light variable airs.
A French mail steamer came in and anchored at 6.30am.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 117 pounds fresh bread; and 146¼ [pounds] fresh meat and vegetables.
Liberty party returned.
Absent over time: J. Foye, Electrician Second-class, and J. Nordmark, Electrician Third-class.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Variable light airs and breezes.
Barometer rising slowly.
Quarters at 9.30am, absentees: J. Foye, Electrician Second-class, and J. Nordmark, Electrician Third-class.
The Captain inspected the ship and crew at quarters.
Published Articles for the Government of the Navy.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 2 and numeral 1.
Sent guard boat on morning trip.
At 11.25am U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book] made signal 3724.
At 12.00pm made signals numeral 228 and numeral 4.
Released A.B. Fitzpatrick, Landsman, and R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, their term of confinement having expired.
Received in Construction and Repair Department: 200 pounds rubber gasket.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly overcast and cloudy.
Variable light airs to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
English hospital ship "Glavia" [?] left the harbor.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Variable light airs to calm.
Barometer steady.
J. Nordmark, Electrician Third-class, and J. Foye, Electrician Second-class, returned from liberty 11 hours over time.
Held divine service on board from 6.00pm to 7.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Variable light airs to calm.
Barometer steady.
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22 April 1901
At Hong Kong, and at sea
Lat 22.304, Long 114.194
Commences and until 8am:
Mostly overcast and cloudy.
Variable light airs to breezes.
Barometer falling.
H.B.M.S. "Lizard" left the harbor at 6.30am.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills as follows: 1st Division rifles; 2nd Division single sticks; 3rd [Division] first aid to the wounded and battery instruction; Powder Division instructions; Marine Guard instructions and Colt's automatic gun.
Received in Engineer's Department: 13 tons fresh water.
H.M.S. "Humber" anchored off Hong Kong at 8.15am.
U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" went alongside United States collier U.S.S. "Saturn" at 10.00am.
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Newark" and U.S.S. "Bennington" made official calls aboard.
Engaged in making preparations for getting under way.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 223 and numeral 5.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Ryder, Coal Passer, and H. Childs, Apprentice Second-class, were released from confinement, their terms having expired.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light variable airs to gentle breeze from South.
Barometer falling.
Received on board: 41 sacks of mail from Hong Kong post office; and 3 sacks from U.S.S. "Newark", for transportation to Manila.
Engaged in making preparations for getting under way.
Turned over main engines and reported all ready at 2.55pm.
Got under way at 3.15pm and stood out to sea on various courses through Lye Mun Pass.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers at various speeds.
By order of the Commanding Officer the following men were released from confinement: M. Coyle, Ordinary Seaman, J. Connolly, Landsman, F. Petersen, Seaman, W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, and restored to duty; and J. Burns, Private Marine, and made prisoner at large.
Made following signals: at 1.55pm interrogatory 1211; U.S.S. "Newark" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" at 3.05pm affirmative.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and misty.
Light to gentle breezes from North.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming with boilers A, B, C and D.
Steering various courses while adjusting compasses until 5.25pm, when took departure from Waglan [Island] light [bearing] N47°W, distant 15 miles.
Set course S41°E and put over patent log, reading 55.0.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up drill and collision quarters.
Exercising seamen, ordinary seamen and apprentices at heaving the lead.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Course S41°E (per standard compass), steaming under boilers A, B, C and D, making about 11 knots.
Provisioned all boats for sea.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 98.
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8pm to midnight:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from South.
Barometer rising.
Steering course S41°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] four boilers.
Sighted light of steamer going to Northward at 10.15pm.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 90.
The following punishments were awarded: A. Jule, Apprentice First-class, out of uniform, no jumper, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, wearing white hat turned down, two days' extra duty, [reduced to] third [conduct] class; J. Burd, Ordinary Seaman, wearing white hat turned down, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; C. Green, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform on forecastle, no jumper, one day's extra duty, 1 month's additional third [conduct] class; R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, 5 hours over time and tight, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Nordmark, Electrician Third-class, J. Foye, Electrician Second-class, 11 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes.
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Charge and specification of charge preferred by Rear Admiral Frederick Rodgers, United States Navy, Commander-in-Chief United States Naval Force on the Asiatic Station against Joseph A. McCarthy, Seaman, United States Navy.
Charge: conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline.
Specification: in that the said Joseph A. McCarthy, a Seaman in the United States Navy, attached to and serving on board the United States ship "Yorktown", lying at Cavite, Philippine Islands, did, at or about nine hours ante-meridian on the twenty-seventh day of May, nineteen hundred and one, use obscene and abusive language toward Roland P. Teel, Chief Master-at-Arms, United Stated Navy, this to the prejudice of good order and discipline.
Approved: [signed by] Fred Rodgers, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy, Commander-in-Chief U.S. Naval Force on the Asiatic Station.
U.S.S. "Yorktown", Cavite, Philippine Islands, 30 May 1901.
Delivered: 5.00pm.
You are notified that you are to be tried before a General Court Martial, of which Commander T. Porter, U.S. Navy, is president.
[Signed by] E.D. Taussig, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
Lye Mun Pass is also known as Lei Yue Mun.
Waglan Island is also known as Wang Lang Island.
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23 April 1901
At sea, making passage to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 19.60, Long 116.87
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and misty, with light and gentle breezes from South.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course S41°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.6.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from South.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming with boilers A, B, C and D.
Scrubbed clothes.
Cleaned ship.
At 6.50am changed course to S31°E, patent log reading 94.8.
Average steam 110 [pounds], revolutions 109.2.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from South.
Smooth sea.
Barometer steady.
Course S31°E (per standard compass), steaming with boilers A, B, C and D, making speed test.
At 10.30am set deck clock ahead 15 minutes.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Equipped landing force in heavy marching order.
Drilled company.
Carpenter's gang with sailmaker fitting new hammock cloths.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, out of uniform, no neckerchief, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine, articles in lucky bag, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Average steam 115 [pounds], revolutions 110.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steering course S31°E.
Sounded drill at 1.15pm.
Exercised all divisions at sighting.
Exercised apprentices at signals and ordinary seamen at heaving lead.
Third Division had practice with gallery rifle on poop.
Average steam 104 [pounds], revolutions 111.2.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from South.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by closing watertight doors and physical drill.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course S31°E (per standard compass), at 115.7 revolutions.
Average steam 118 [pounds].
Exercising ordinary seamen and apprentices at heaving the lead.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
At 6.30pm began to let fires die out in boiler D.
Average steam 110 [pounds], revolutions 98.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Smooth sea.
Barometer rising.
Disconnected boiler D at 8.15pm, letting fires die out.
Course S31°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, B and C.
The moon set at 10.45pm.
Average steam 96 [pounds], revolutions 90.
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24 April 1901
At sea, making passage to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 16.35, Long 119.29
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, steering course S31°E.
Smooth sea.
Bright starlight.
Average steam 105 [pounds], revolutions 88.5.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from SE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S31°E (per standard compass), at 90.5 revolutions till 6.35am, then various courses, swinging ship with port helm.
Average steam 115 [pounds].
8am to meridian:
Hazy and warm.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
Went to general quarters at 9.12am, all division reported [ready] in 10 minutes, secured at 9.55am.
Swinging ship for compass deviation until 8.48am, when put over patent log, reading 73.6, and set course S31°E.
At 9.50am changed course to S22°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 83.2.
Sighted smoke of steamer 2 points forward of starboard beam at 9.30am.
Set clocks ahead 13 minutes at 10.47am.
Served out clothing and small stores.
Scraping topmasts.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 108 [pounds], average revolutions 94.4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Smooth sea.
Barometer falling.
Course S22°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, B and C.
Land in sight on port bow and beam all the watch.
Touching up spots inside, and scraping and varnishing topmasts.
Average steam 108 [pounds], average revolutions 93.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to calm.
Barometer steady.
Steering course S22°E.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Average steam 110 [pounds], revolutions 94.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S22°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 96.4.
Capones Island [Kapones Island in log-book] light sighted at 7.45pm, bearing SE.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to gentle breeze from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
At 10.30pm changed course to S20°E, patent log reading 9.8.
At 11.00pm changed course to S44°E (per standard compass), put over patent log, reading 14.8.
Sighted steamer's masthead light on port bow at 8.45pm.
Sighted steamer's light 2 points on port bow at 10.15pm.
Capones Island [Kapones in log-book] light abeam at 9.58pm, distant 4.1 miles.
Moon set at 11.35.
Average steam 105 [pounds], average revolutions 93.7.
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25 April 1901
At sea, and at anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear, bright starlight.
Smooth sea.
Gentle to stiff breezes from East.
At beginning of watch Capones Island [Kapones Island in log-book] light in sight, bearing N19°W.
Lost sight of Capones Island [Kapones Island in log-book] light at 12.25am, bearing N20°W.
At 12.30am sighted Corregidor [Island] light bearing S69°E, distant 26 miles.
Course S44°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, B and C.
At 1.55am, Corregidor [Island] bearing East, changed course to N66°E, patent log [reading] 55.6.
Haycock abeam at 3.05am.
Corregidor [Island] light abeam at 3.00am.
Average steam 108 [pounds], revolutions 93.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East to calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steering course N66°E.
At 5.00am changed course to East.
Sighted Sangley Point light.
Exchanged distinguishing pennant with flagship and made signal 131, which was answered by flagship with affirmative.
Anchored at Cavite at 5.46am.
Bearings of anchorage: left tangent Navy Yard pier S26°W, smokestack of "Christina" wreck S82°W, ship's head SE by East.
The following vessels are in port: United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky"; U.S.S. "Wilmington"; U.S.S. "Manila"; U.S.S. "Iris"; U.S.S. "Frolic"; U.S.S. "Wompatuck"; U.S.S. "Piscataqua"; U.S.S. "Annapolis"; U.S.S. "Castine"; U.S.S. "Celtic"; and U.S.S. "Petrel".
At 6.05am made signal interrogatory 114, answer affirmative.
Allowed fires to die out in boilers A and B.
Sent to U.S.S. "Celtic" for beef and ice.
Received 180 pounds beef, 40 pounds mutton and 500 pounds ice in Paymaster's Department.
At 6.00am sent signals to flagship: "Captain will call on Admiral after breakfast, sooner if Admiral wishes"; "Have forty bags of mail for Manila".
Flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Let the Postmaster at Manila know so he can make arrangements".
U.S.S. "Wompatuck" got under way and went alongside H.M.S. "Arethusa".
U.S.S. "Frolic" shifted anchorage.
At 6.55am flagship made signals 684, 718, 700.
8am to meridian:
Calm and warm, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
No quarters on account of funeral ceremonies of the late Commander Allibone, U.S. Navy.
Half-masted colors at 10.00am and fired seven minute guns during the transfer of the body of the late Commander Allibone, U.S. Navy, to the United States collier U.S.S. "Brutus".
Seven minute guns were fired and colors half-masted by all the vessels in harbor at 10.00am.
United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Wampatuck" in log-book] shoved off from H.M.S. "Arethusa" and anchored off Navy Yard at 8.45am.
The Commanding Officer made official call on Admiral Kempff.
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Frolic" and U.S.S. "Petrel" made official calls on board.
Transferred, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, to the Naval Hospital, Cavite: O. Schlonga, Coal Passer.
Lieutenant J.C. Leonard, U.S. Navy, was this day detached from temporary duty on this vessel and ordered to U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Sent to Manila post office: 41 bags of general mail.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 2; at noon numeral 152, numeral 18.
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8am to meridian:
Published proceedings and sentence of Summary Court Martial in case of Jeremiah Lyons, First-class Fireman. Specifications: in that the said Jeremiah Lyons, First-class Fireman, attached to and serving on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown", Hong Kong, China, was absent without leave after his liberty had expired from seven hours and thirty minutes ante-meridian on the 9th day of April, 1901, until 12 hours meridian on the 15th day of April, 1901.
Sentence: solitary confinement for 10 days, single irons, on bread and water, full ration every third day, and to lose one month's pay, amounting to ($35.00) thirty-five dollars.
That part of sentence involving loss of pay is respectfully referred to the Secretary of the Navy.
J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, was placed in confinement in accordance with above sentence.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Transferred all the smokeless powder to the after magazine on account of the excessive heat in forward magazine.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Annapolis" made an official call aboard.
Engaged in painting inside and outside of ship.
Received aboard the following stores: 6 boxes of medical stores.
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4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical drill.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "Annapolis" and U.S.S. "Manila" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
A visiting party aboard from U.S.S. "Manila" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
Haycock is also known as La Monja Island.
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26 April 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Calm to fair and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 117 pounds fresh bread.
U.S. Army transport stood into anchorage off Manila at 7.00am.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Pampanga" stood out toward flagship at 7.30am.
Sent to Cavite Navy Yard the following; condemned stores: 1 canteen; 2 bayonet scabbards; 49,200 cartridges 6 mm rifle; and 13,590 cartridges 6 mm Colt's automatic [gun]; and the following stores for storage: 19 boxes ammunition 6-inch; 2 chests ammunition 6-pounder; and 1 chest ammunition 1-pounder.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from ESE.
Mustered at quarters.
Exercised crew at fire and collision drill.
Made 10.00am routine report: 0 absentees; 2 sick.
Made following signals: interrogatory 563, flagship answered "All night liberty is permitted in Manila, signed McLean".
Made signal "Will you please send boat for wine stores".
At noon made coal report: 148 [tons] on hand, 4 expended.
U.S.S. "Pampanga" shoved off from H.M.S. "Arethusa" and anchored near Navy Yard landing.
The following punishments were awarded: (see list [below]).
C. Soule, Ordinary Seaman, was confined in accordance with above punishment.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and hot.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE.
Ash lighter came alongside at 12.20pm.
At 12.55pm flagship made signal 513.
Sent working parties ashore at 12.50pm, but they could not get stores so returned at 2.00pm.
The Commanding Officer called upon the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Celtic", U.S.S. "Annapolis" and U.S.S. "Frolic".
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to moderate breeze from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Exercised boats' crews at fleet tactics under sail.
Omitted quarters on account of boat drill.
Transferred the following man: (see list [below]).
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Moderate to light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: C. Soule, Ordinary Seaman, absent from station while on messenger watch, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; H. Morton, Ordinary Seaman, slovenly in performance of duty, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month's additional 2nd [conduct] class; J. Barrett, Landsman, slow in answering call, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; H. Child, Apprentice Second-class, not answering call, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month's additional 4th [conduct] class; J. Johnson, Apprentice First-class, L. Mothersbough, Private Marine, not answering call, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; E. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, slow and slovenly in spreading awnings, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month's additional 2nd [conduct] class; H. Staub, Landsman, not at station while on messenger watch and not answering call, 4 days' extra duty, 2 months' additional 2nd [conduct] class; H. Staub, Landsman, not laying aft when told to do so by Corporal of Guard, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water.
4pm to 8pm:
Transferred to U.S.S. "Iris" for passage to U.S.S. "Oregon": L. Hellen, Quartermaster Third-class, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.
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27 April 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, light showers of rain.
Light breezes from ESE to airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 339 pounds fresh meat; 117 pounds fresh bread and ice.
U.S.S. "Pampanga" got under way and stood out at 6.00am.
Flagship made uniform signal: "Uniform same as yesterday".
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm, with light airs and breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on Admiral Kempff.
Working parties ashore, getting stores.
Received in Supplies and Accounts, Engineer's and Equipment Departments the following stores: (see list [below]).
Sent following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 4; at noon numeral 114 and numeral 4.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 11.00am general 427.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs and breeze from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Working parties ashore for stores.
Received in Equipment Navigation, and Construction and Repair Departments the following stores (see list [below]).
The Commanding Officer made an official call on U.S.S. "Castine".
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
U.S.S. "Iris" got under way and left the harbor at 5.00pm.
U.S.S. "Petrel" came off slip and anchored in Canacao Bay.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light variable airs to calm.
Barometer steady.
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Received on board the following stores.
Department [of] Steam Engineering: 12 paint brushes, large; 6 paint brushes, small; 8 pounds brass wire; 50 split pins, ¼-inch x 4-inch; 40 pounds sheet rubber; 20 pounds lye; 6 pounds vermilion; 1 quart black ink; 1 pint red ink; 25 gallons turpentine; 2 lengths brass pipe, 1-inch; 1 length iron pipe, 1½-inch; 11 brass globe valves; 2 brass angle valves; 4 brass unions; 1 pair outside calipers.
Department [of] Construction and Repair: 35 pounds marine cement; 24 hooks, screw, brass; 6 packages pins, escutcheon, ¾-inch; 300 pounds white zinc in oil; 10 pounds rubber cement; 12 pair hinges, with screws; 12 sheets brass; 30 gallons turpentine; 40 gallons oil, linseed, raw.
Department [of] Equipment: 2 5-inch tow lines; 1 gross grommets; 2 blocks Court Martial paper.
Department [of] Equipment Navigation: 2 pounds fuze wire, 4 ampere; 24 pencil brushes, carbon, ½-inch; 40 yards bunting, red; 40 yards bunting, white; 25 yards muslin, white; 10 yards muslin, red; 1 dozen machine thread; 10 gallons cylinder oil; 25 pounds cleaning paste; 1 box Very's signals; 100 pounds cotton waste.
Department [of] Supplies and Accounts: 50 brooms, wisp; 50 brushes, shoe; 100 pairs drawers, heavy, white; 100 pairs drawers, light, white; 50 pairs shoes, high; 50 cups, agate [agale in log-book]; 100 forks; 100 spoons; 1500 pounds soap, saltwater; 312 pounds tobacco; 1 hatchet; 120 gallons beans (over).
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Department [of] Supplies and Accounts: 1008 pounds beef, corned; 1000 [pounds] coffee; 1000 [pounds] rice; 1909 pounds sugar; 204½ pounds tea.
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28 April 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Partly overcast and cloudy, raining last two hours.
Barometer nearly steady.
At 7.00am flagship made signals 684, 696, 718.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with occasional light passing rain.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional and ship inspection by the Commanding Officer.
United States tug U.S.S. "Piscataqua" went on the ways at 8.15am.
U.S.S. "Petrel" anchored off Cavite at 8.00am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 3; at noon numeral 140 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy, with light passing rain last part.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
Visiting parties aboard U.S.S. "Castine" and U.S.S. "Wilmington" from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
Baseball party went ashore at 1.00pm.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on U.S.S. "Wilmington".
Flagship [signaled] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" at 1.00pm, telegraphic, 7024, 6510, 0844, 1791, 5122, 0368, 4933, 7194, 7163, 896, 7549, 5812, 3, 90, 400.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with occasional lightning last part.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Baseball party returned.
Made preparations for coaling ship.
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, and H. Staub, Landsman, were released from confinement.
U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" anchored off Cavite at 6.25pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from ESE.
Barometer steady.
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29 April 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Making preparations to receive coal lighter.
Four lighters, 300 tons of coal, came alongside at 6.00am.
Started coaling at 6.38am from 2 lighters on either side, taking in during watch about 62 tons.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am [left blank].
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 115 pounds bread.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from NNE to NW.
Coaling ship from lighters two on each side.
Took in up to noon 196 tons of coal.
Made following routine signals: at 10.00am 0 absentees, 3 sick; at noon 136 [tons coal] on hand, 4 expended.
Received in Equipment [Department] Navigation stores: 2 United States ensigns number 5; and 2 United States ensigns number 6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and hot.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
Finished coaling at 2.30pm.
The United States gunboat U.S.S. "Paragua" stood in and anchored at 3.00pm.
Made signal to flagship: "Coaling is finished, received 225 tons".
All hands cleaning ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breeze from SE by East.
Omitted evening quarters on account of cleaning ship.
At 5.00pm the United States gunboats U.S.S. "Gardoqui" [U.S.S. "Gardoque" in log-book] and U.S.S. "Basco" came in and anchored, and two U.S. Army transports got under way and stood out.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from SE by East to SE.
At 11.45pm a mail steamer came in and anchored.
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30 April 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from East to calm.
At 6.00am sent working party ashore in 1st and 3rd cutters, T. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, in charge, to load ammunition.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 115 pounds bread; and 1400 pounds vegetables.
Flagship made uniform signal: "Uniform same as yesterday".
Received in Ordnance Department the following ammunition: (see list [below]).
Working party all returned.
Tested siren and steam whistle at 7.30am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW to calm.
Barometer falling.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional instruction at battery.
At 9.15am flagship made signal 274.
Aired bedding in obedience to signal.
At 10.00am made signal numeral 0 and numeral 4.
At 11.00am made signal 427, and then annulled it.
At 12.00pm made signal numeral 3 and numeral 359.
Received in Ordnance Department: 2000 target pasters, white; 1000 target pasters, black; 20 extractor springs, 6 mm; and 20 gallons glycerin.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Received water boat alongside at 2.30pm, received 40 tons fresh water.
At 1.00pm flagship made signal 513.
At 3.00pm flagship made signal 427.
Received in Construction and Repair Department: 1 cutter, ten-oared, complete; and 1 mess chest.
Received on board, to be transferred to the Commanding Officer of Marines at Olongapo, the following stores: (see list [below]).
The Captain called upon the Military Governor and Civil Commissioner.
Received from U.S.S. "Manila" the following men, with bags, hammocks and all necessary transfer papers: A.P. Kerwin, Coal Passer; and R. Mackey, Quartermaster First-class.
Received in Paymaster's Department: $20,000.00 (Mexican).
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to airs from East.
Barometer rising.
No quarters on account of taking in stores.
Received on board as passenger to Olongapo: Captain W.C. Neville, U.S. Marine Corps.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Approved: [signed] E.D. Taussig, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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Received in Ordnance Department the following ammunition: 18 6-inch rapid fire charges, C.P.S.P. [?]; 12 6-inch common shells; 6 6-inch shrapnel [shells]; 55 6-pounder cartridges, complete, common, black powder; 80 3-pounder cartridges, complete, common, cordite; 180 1-pounder cartridges, complete, common, black powder; 3000 .38 caliber cartridges, ball, black powder; 2000 .38 caliber cartridges, ball, smokeless; 18 6-inch rapid fire ammunition boxes; 5 6-pounder ammunition chests; 5 3-pounder ammunition chests; 3 1-pounder ammunition chests.
Received on board the following stores for transportation to Olongapo: 1200 cans corned beef; 1200 pounds codfish; 20,000 pounds flour; 3500 pounds beans; 840 cans tomatoes; 1000 pounds coffee; 160 pounds tea, oolong; 120 pounds tea, green; 4500 [pounds] sugar; 6 packages barrack chairs; 12 boxes clothing; 154 gallons vinegar; 1200 pounds salt; 75 pounds pepper; 1200 pounds soap; 1200 pounds apples; 800 pounds peaches; 1200 pounds prunes; 1 box, private, to Colonel Goddrell; 3 boxes, private, to Captain Bannon.
LOGS FOR MAY 1901
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1 May 1901
At Cavite, Philippine Islands, on passage to and at anchor off Olongapo, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.40, Long 120.30 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Received from U.S.S. "Celtic": 480 pounds beef; and 300 pounds mutton.
Got under way at 7.40am.
The following signals were sent: at 6.55am flagship to fleet 735; at 7.30am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship interrogatory 4356, flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown" affirmative; at 8.00am flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown" 533.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with calm and light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 10.00am, followed by aiming drill for all divisions.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, at 92 revolutions, on various courses till 8.45am, when set course S72°W (per standard compass), put over patent log, reading 82.
Changed course to S69°W (per standard compass) at 9.45am, then N65°W (per standard compass) at 11.20am.
Standing out of Manila Bay, Haycock Island abeam at 10.50am.
Average steam 123 [pounds].
Draught forward 14 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet 8 inches.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze to light airs from West to SW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on course N65°W per standard compass till 12.09pm, then N35°W per standard compass till 1.43pm, then N12°W per standard compass till 2.22pm, then N14°E per standard compass till 2.38pm, then N45°E till 2.50pm, then various courses standing into anchorage off Olongapo.
Anchored at 3.06pm in 12 fathoms water, 45 fathoms on starboard chain.
Bearings of anchorage: Rivera Point N78°E, Kalaklan Point [Kalakan Point in log-book] N55°W, Cubi Point [Kubi Point in log-book] S50°W, ship's head East.
Average steam 115 [pounds], revolutions 92.
Banked fires under all boilers.
Engaged in getting stores ready to send ashore.
Captain W.C. Neville, U.S. Marine Corps, left the ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Engaged in sending Marines' stores ashore.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Gardoqui" came in at 4.30pm, and came along port side and, loaded with Marines' stores, shoving off at 5.30pm.
Secured all boats for sea.
All stores of Marines were sent ashore.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Haycock is also known as La Monja Island.
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2 May 1901
At anchor off Olongapo, and at sea
Lat 13.93, Long 119.83 [longitude 120.83 in log-book]
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Turned over main engines and reported all ready at 6.00am.
Got under way at 6.03am.
On various courses standing out of Subig Bay.
Set course S13°W (per standard compass) at 7.00am, patent log reading 46.2.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers at 91 revolutions.
Average steam 115 [pounds].
Draught forward 14 feet 1 inch, aft 16 4 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from ESE.
Continued cleaning ship.
Went to general quarters at 9.45am, all divisions reported ready in 5¼ minutes.
Secured from general quarters at 10.45am.
Exercised seamen and ordinary seamen of port watch 2nd Division at heaving lead.
On course S13°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Average steam 109 [pounds], revolutions 92.
At 11.45am changed course to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 92.6.
Took sounding at noon: 80 fathoms, no bottom, 150 fathoms wire out.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steering course South.
At 1.25pm changed course to S35°E.
Steaming with 3 boilers.
Sounded drill call and instructed divisions in seamanship.
Exercising ordinary seamen, landsmen and apprentices in heaving the lead.
One 7-pound lead was lost overboard, through the breaking of the line.
Average steam 123 [pounds], revolutions 93.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SSW.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by divisional drills as follows: 1st and 3rd [Divisions] single sticks; 2nd [Division] and Marine Guard revolvers.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers at 92 revolutions.
Average steam 116 [pounds].
Course S55°E (per standard compass) till 4.09pm, then changed course to S39°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 40.6.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from South to ESE.
Flashes of lightning and threatening rain to Eastward.
Course S39°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Average steam 117 [pounds], revolutions 94.
Took sounding at 8.00pm: 150 fathoms wire out, no bottom.
Changed course at 8.00pm to S25°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 80.5.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Steering course S25°E.
Bright moonlight.
Smooth sea.
Occasional lightning.
Took soundings as follows: at 9.00pm no bottom at 70 fathoms, 150 fathoms wire; at 10.00pm no bottom at 80 fathoms, 150 fathoms wire; at 11.00pm no bottom at 85 fathoms, 150 fathoms wire; at 12.00am no bottom at 80 fathoms, 150 fathoms wire.
Average steam 117 [pounds], revolutions 93.
Ambulong Island [Ambolon Island in log-book] abeam at 12.00am, distant 4 miles.
Subig Bay is also known as Subic Bay.
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3 May 1901
At sea, making passage to Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
Lat 10.32, Long 121.53
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning to SE.
Light breeze from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on course S25°E (per standard compass).
Passed a steamer heading North at 2.15am.
Took soundings as follows: at 1.00am 77 fathoms, no bottom; at 2.00am 80 fathoms, no bottom; at 3.00am 77 fathoms, no bottom; at 4.00am 78 fathoms, no bottom; 150 fathoms wire out in each sounding.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 94.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from ESE.
Smooth sea.
Under [steam from] A, C and D boilers, course S25°W (per standard compass).
At daylight sighted the Cuyos group of islands on starboard bow and abeam, and Panay on port bow and beam.
Took soundings as follows: at 5.00am 80 fathoms, no bottom; at 6.00am 62 fathoms; at 6.40am 40 fathoms, patent log [reading] 92; at 7.00am 52 fathoms, hard bottom; at 8.00am 55 fathoms, hard bottom.
At 8.00am changed course to S6°E (per standard compass), patent log 5.7, South tangent Matarabis Island N74°W, tangent Cocoro Island [Kaboro Island in log-book] S59°W.
Average steam 115 [pounds], revolutions 92.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SSW.
Barometer nearly steady.
Steering course S6°E, steaming with three boilers.
Quarters at 9.30am.
Equipped boats for distant service and cutting out.
Took soundings as follows: at 9.00am no bottom at 70 fathoms; at 10.00am no bottom at 80 fathoms; at 11.00am no bottom at 80 fathoms; at 12.00pm no bottom at 80 fathoms.
At 9.50am passed Sombrero Rocks on port beam, distant 3.5 miles.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Average steam 122 [pounds], revolutions 93.7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling last part.
Light breezes from South by West to SSE.
Barometer falling.
Made weekly inspection of all accessible bilges and compartments.
Overhauled force pumps.
Exercised ordinary seamen and apprentices in heaving the lead.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on course S6°E (per standard compass), at 94.4 revolutions.
Took sounding every hour as follows: at 1.00pm [10.00 in log-book] rocky bottom at 78 fathoms; at 2.00pm no bottom at 83 fathoms; at 3.00pm no bottom at 80 fathoms; at 4.00pm no bottom at 80 fathoms; 150 fathoms of wire out at each sounding.
Average steam 102 [pounds].
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast and cloudy, occasional rain showers.
[Gentle breeze to light airs from East by South to NE.]
Rough, choppy sea, topped with white caps.
Course S6°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Exercised Gun Divisions at great guns and Powder Division with revolvers.
Took soundings as follows: at 5.00pm 75 fathoms, no bottom; at 6.00pm no bottom at 70 fathoms; 150 fathoms wire out at each time.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 96.2.
6pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Steering course S6°E, under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 96.
Took soundings as follows: at 7.00pm no bottom at 80 fathoms; at 8.00pm no bottom at 77 fathoms.
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The following punishments were awarded: E.C. Soule, Ordinary Seaman, J.E. Barrett, Landsman, E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and J.A. Johnson, Apprentice First-class, not obeying orders of Corporal of Guard, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine, disregarding orders, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water; M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine, not turning out at all hands, 2 days' extra duty; H.W. Heisch, Private Marine, disregarding orders, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; J. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month's additional 4th [conduct] class; F. Peterson, Seaman, gross disrespect to an officer by using profane and abusive language in the presence of an officer, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; R. Mason, Ordinary Seaman, disregarding orders, sitting down on rail at general quarters after being told not to do so, 5 days' extra duty; D. Van Coten, Landsman, insubordination by making a very disrespectful noise while an officer was giving orders, 10 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class, late answering drill call, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month's additional 2nd [conduct] class.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs to gentle breezes from SE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on course S6°E (per standard compass), at 93.6 revolutions.
Took sounding every hour as follows: at 9.00pm no bottom at 78 fathoms; at 10.00pm no bottom at 79 fathoms; at 11.00pm no bottom at 79 fathoms; at midnight no bottom at 78 fathoms; 150 fathoms wire out at each sounding.
Went to fire quarters at 8.00pm, secured at 8.25pm.
Average steam 120 [pounds].
Cuyos are also known as Cuyo Islands.
Matarabis Island is also known as Matarawis Island.
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4 May 1901
On passage to, and at anchor off Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breeze from SE.
Barometer steady.
Smooth sea.
Course S6°E (per standard compass).
Sighted land on port bow about 12.10am.
Land in sight on port bow and beam during watch.
At 1.30am passed steamer standing to Northward.
Under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Average steam 122 [pounds], revolutions 94.
Took soundings as follows: at 1.00am 80 fathoms; at 2.00am 75 fathoms; at 3.00am 75 fathoms; and at 4.00am 75 fathoms.
In no case was bottom obtained, let out 150 fathoms wire.
4am to 8am:
Partly cloudy and overcast.
Light airs to breezes from SE.
Barometer steady.
Steering course S6°E.
At 5.35am changed course to S30°E.
Took soundings as follows: at 5.00am no bottom at 75 fathoms; at 6.00am no bottom at 79 fathoms; at 7.00am no bottom at 80 fathoms; at 8.00am bottom at 24.5 fathoms.
At 7.40am changed course to S45°E.
At 7.35am took sounding: no bottom at 79 fathoms.
Average steam 121 [pounds], revolutions 96.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light Westerly airs.
Standing into Zamboanga anchorage, courses various, Navigator conning the ship.
Under [steam from] three boilers A, C and D.
Came to with port anchor in 10 fathoms water, 45 fathoms chain out.
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Vicksburg", United States gunboats U.S.S. "Samar" and U.S.S. "Manileno" called upon the Commanding Officer.
The Commanding Officer called upon the Commanding General Kobbe and Colonel Pettit [Petit in log-book], the Civil Governor of Zamboanga Province.
Temperature forward magazine 101° to 97° [Fahrenheit], [forward] shell room 95° to 94°, [forward] fixed ammunition room 100° to 98°, after magazine 94° to 94°, [after] shell room 102° to 102°, [after] fixed ammunition room 95° to 93°.
Placed on three days' [confinement on] bread and water: E.C. Soule, Ordinary Seaman; J.E. Barrett, Landsman; E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class; and J. Johnson, Apprentice First-class.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light Northerly airs.
The Commanding Officer called upon the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Vicksburg", U.S.S. "Samar" and U.S.S. "Manileno".
The General commanding the district called on board.
The Civil Governor returned the call of the Commanding Officer.
Received in Paymaster's Department from commissary on shore: 2000 pounds flour.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light Northerly airs.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Fired a salute of eleven guns on General Kobbe's departure at 5.20pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light Northerly airs.
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5 May 1901
At anchor off Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NE to NE by North to calm.
The Navigator went ashore on duty, taking the Chief Quartermaster and one signal boy.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE and SW to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by general muster.
The Captain inspected the ship.
At 10.00am U.S.S. "Vicksburg" made signal numeral 0 and numeral 2; at 12.00pm numeral 126 and numeral 2.
U.S.S. "Manileno" [NC in log-book] made signal at 12.00pm numeral 18 and numeral 0, and U.S.S. "Samar" [NS in log-book] made signal numeral 23.5 and numeral 2½.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Steamer "Aeolus" came in and was boarded.
High tide at 9.45pm.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from West.
Barometer steady.
High tide at 4.40pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from West.
Barometer steady.
Received one bag of mail for Jolo.
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6 May 1901
At Zamboanga, on passage to, and at anchor off Jolo
Lat 6.47, Long 121.52 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West to calm.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned.
Got under way at 7.10am.
Set course N74°W at 7.20am.
At 7.45am changed course to N61°W.
Under [steam from] three boilers.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from SW by South.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills as follows: 1st [Division] single sticks; 2nd [Division] revolvers; 3rd [Division] rifles; Marine Guard instruction; Powder Division aid to wounded instruction.
At 10.45am all divisions had aiming drill and Powder Division target practice with parlor rifle.
M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine, was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer, his term having expired.
Steaming under boilers A, C and D at 96 revolutions, on course N61°W (per standard compass) till 9.30am, then S10°W (per standard compass) till 11.00am, then South (per standard compass) till 11.20am, then S24°W (per standard compass) till 12.00pm, then S65°W (per standard compass).
Took soundings every half hour, getting bottom as follows: at 8.30am at 35 fathoms; at 9.00am at 28 fathoms; at 9.30am at 34 fathoms; at 10.00am [left blank] fathoms; at 10.30am 31 fathoms; at 11.00am 33 fathoms; at 11.30am 39 fathoms; at noon 25 fathoms.
Average steam 120 [pounds].
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW by West.
Barometer falling.
Smooth sea.
Course S65°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Bolod Islands abeam at 12.40pm, distant 5.4 miles, patent log [reading] 32.2.
At 2.00pm changed course to S74°W (per standard compass) on account of a strong Southerly set, patent log [reading] 47.5.
Gave landsmen instruction in signals (wigwag) and gave Powder Division gallery practice on poop.
At 3.30pm, still getting South and Easterly set, changed course to S80°W (per standard compass), patent log [left blank].
Took soundings during watch as follows: at 1.00pm 32 fathoms; at 1.30pm 32 fathoms; at 2.00pm 58 fathoms; at 2.30pm 110 fathoms; at 3.00pm 90 fathoms; at 3.30pm 8 [sic] fathoms; at 4.00pm 38 fathoms.
Average steam 124 [pounds], revolutions 102.8.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from West by North.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers at 94 revolutions, on various courses standing into anchorage off Jolo.
Came to anchor at 4.42pm in 9 fathoms water, 30 fathoms on port chain.
Bearings of anchorage: round tower S2°E, Daingapic Point [Diongoppic Point in log-book] N33°E, ship's head SW by West.
Banked fires in all boilers.
Rigged out boats.
Mustered at quarters at 6.00pm, served out clean hammocks to all divisions.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Colonel commanding on shore.
Draught forward 16 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.
Hauled in patent log at 4.32pm, reading 76.3.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from West by North to calm.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
The following punishments were awarded: A. Bried, Apprentice First-class, late hammock, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; L. Proulx, Landsman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; T. Howard, Oiler, disregarding orders, 3 days' extra duty; M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine, using obscene language to Master-at-Arms while policing prisoners, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water.
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7 May 1901
At anchor off Jolo, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.06, Long 121.00
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Scrubbed hammocks.
By order of the Commanding Officer the following men were released from confinement, term of confinement having expired: E.C. Soule, Ordinary Seaman; J. Barrett, Ordinary Seaman; E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class; and J. Johnson, Apprentice First-class.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, threatening rain.
Light variable airs.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Exercised crew at landing force lightly equipped during 1st period, and at abandon ship and fleet tactics under oars the 2nd period.
M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine, was placed in three days' confinement on bread and water.
Major Febinger called to pay the respects of the Commanding Officer of the post, who was unable to come off.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.
Exercised at aiming those men who had not aimed yet.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, turned in scrubbed hammocks.
Hoisted all boats, except steamer.
Liberty party all returned.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South to ESE.
Secured fires in steamer at 9.45pm.
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8 May 1901
At anchor off Jolo, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.06, Long 121.00
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Tested siren and steam whistle at 7.30am.
Scrubbed mattress covers and locker bags.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North and NE to calm.
Barometer steady.
Had collision quarters at 9.10am, followed by exercise at abandon ship, and boat drill under oars and sail.
Released F. Peterson, Seaman, from confinement.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy, with passing showers.
Variable light airs to calm.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party and caterers ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Caterers returned.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
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9 May 1901
At Jolo, and on passage to, and at anchor off Siasi [Siassi in log-book]
Lat 5.55, Long 120.81
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Liberty party returned.
Hoisted steamer and first cutter, and got under way at 7.05am.
Took pilot on board from Jolo.
At 7.38am set course S50°W, patent log [reading] 79.
Under [steam from] three boilers.
At 7.45am changed course to S45°W.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light airs from SSE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers at 95 revolutions, on course S43°W (per standard compass) till 8.10am, then S26°W (per standard compass) till 8.35am, then South (per standard compass) till 9.27am, then S15°W (per standard compass) till 10.10am, then S10°E (per standard compass) till 10.32am, then various [courses] standing into anchorage off Siasi [Siassi in log-book].
Came to anchor at 11.00am in 11 fathoms water, 30 fathoms on port chain.
Bearings of anchorage: main wharf S45°E, right tangent Lapak Island [Lapapo Island in log-book] N65°W, ship's head SSW.
The Commanding Officer made an official call ashore.
Hauled in patent log at 11.00am, reading 15.5.
Draught forward 13 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet.
Average steam 115 [pounds].
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by general quarters.
Overhauled battery.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from SE.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Had divisional drills as follows: 1st and 3rd [Divisions] artillery; 2nd [Division] target practice with parlor rifle; firemen instruction in great guns.
The Commanding Officer of Army force ashore made an official call on board.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm, with light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
J. Lidman, Seaman, and F. Schultz, Machinist First-class, were placed under sentry's charge until sober, they having returned from liberty tight.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
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10 May 1901
At anchor off Siasi [Siassi in log-book], and at sea
Lat 5.60, Long 121.00 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
J. Lidman, Seaman, and F. Schultz, Machinist First-class, were released from sentry's charge, they being sober.
Liberty party returned.
Making preparations to get under way, and for target practice.
Got under way at 7.00am.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on various courses till 7.49am, then set course N45°W (per standard compass) till 8.00am, then North (per standard compass).
Draught forward 13 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South by East.
Smooth sea.
Barometer unshipped.
On course North.
At 8.07am changed course to East.
At 8.50am called clear ship for action.
At 9.00am changed course to ESE.
At 9.00am [sic] changed course to SE by East.
At 9.40am changed course to East.
At 10.00am changed to SW.
Sounded to general quarters.
Put over target.
Commenced firing at 10.37am for sea target practice.
Ceased firing at 11.10am.
At 11.30am put over patent log, reading 15.5.
At 12.00pm set course N72°E and took departure, patent log reading 21.
Expended the following amount of ammunition: 18 common shells, 6-inch; 18 charges, electric primed, black powder, 6-inch; 25 cartridges, complete, common, 6-pounder; 24 cartridges, complete, common, 3-pounder; 60 cartridges, complete, common, 1-pounder; 600 cartridge 6 mm, Colt's automatic [gun].
Under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 85.
Broke one extractor of 3-pounder [gun] while at target practice.
Lost overboard: one wrench, 8-inch.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from ESE and SE by East.
Barometer steady.
Steering course N72°E, under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Secured ship.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 95.9.
Made regular weekly inspections.
The flood cocks were tested by Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth and found to work well.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers at 95 revolutions, on course N72°E (per standard compass) till 4.28pm, then N58°E (per standard compass) till 6.10pm, then N56°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 115 [pounds].
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by fire drill.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from ESE.
Course N56°E (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 96.
Comet sighted on port quarters at 6.55pm, disappeared at 7.43pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Steering course N56°E, under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 95.
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11 May 1901
Making passage to, and at Polloc [Pollok in log-book]
Lat 7.36, Long 124.24
Commences and until 4am:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant, with light passing rain last part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers at 95 revolutions, on course N56°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 115.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from East.
Course N56°E until 5.45am, when changed course to N46°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 6.5.
Under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
At daylight sighted land ahead and on starboard bow and beam.
At 6.15am sighted Bongo Island bearing N49°E (per standard compass).
At end of watch South tangent Bongo Island N56°E, Kogalan Peak [probably a reference to Mount Cabalata, also known as Cogonal Peak] S73°E.
Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 96.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Steering course N46°E.
At 8.45am changed course to N58°E, then steered various courses at anchorage at Polloc [Pollok in log-book].
Anchored at Polloc [Pollok in log-book] at 10.18am in 15 fathoms [water], 45 fathoms of chain starboard anchor.
U.S.S. "Vicksburg" and U.S.S. "Calamianes" [U.S.S. "Calamienes" in log-book] in port.
Exchanged pennants with U.S.S. "Vicksburg" at 9.50am.
Bearings of anchorage: light on wharf N54°W, point near Lubi [?] creek S39°E, ship's head East by South.
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Vicksburg", U.S.S. "Calamianes" [U.S.S. "Calamines" in log-book] and of the Naval Station and Marine Guard called on board.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Draught of ship 13 feet 2 inches forward, 15 feet 10 inches aft.
Got out all boats.
At 12.00pm U.S.S. "Vicksburg" [signaled] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" numeral 107, numeral 2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West to calm.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Aired bedding.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW to calm.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Army tug "Detroit" came in harbor.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West.
Barometer rising slowly.
Liberty party returned.
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[Inserted note]
The following punishments were awarded: J. Shea, Coal Passer, 8 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes; F. Schultz, Machinist First-class, drunk from liberty, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Lidman, Seaman, tight from liberty, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Lidman, Seaman, disorderly from liberty, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J. Staten, Landsman, leaving quarterdeck when on extra duty and using obscene language to Corporal of Guard, 10 days' double irons, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; H. Staub, Landsman, not answering call when boat was called away, 2 days' extra duty.
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12 May 1901
At anchor off Polloc [Pollok in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 7.36, Long 124.24
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light airs from West.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, followed by ship's and divisional inspection by the Commanding Officer.
M.J. Lavelle, Private Marine, was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer, his term having expired.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, with occasional lightning last part.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Calamianes" got under way at 4.00pm, and in standing out ran aground on reef off Navy Yard, kedging off at 5.00pm, and stood out to sea.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with occasional lightning.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned.
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13 May 1901
At anchor off Polloc [Pollok in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 7.36, Long 124.24
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy, and rainy first part, clearing last part.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Hauled down Senior Officer's pennant at 8.00am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE by South to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
Broke out and cleaning cofferdams.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. Sammond, Coal Passer, and W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, dirty clothing at Sunday inspection, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; C. Green, Coal Passer, fighting, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class.
Released J. Van Coten, Landsman, his term of confinement having expired.
Army launch "Detroit" left for Malabang [Malabon in log-book] at 9.30am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE by South.
Barometer falling.
Painted and restowed cofferdams.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant first three hours, cloudy, with thunder and lightning last hour.
Barometer nearly steady.
Exercised crews of firemen and Marines in 2nd and 3rd cutters.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Army tug "Detroit" returned from Malabang [Malabon in log-book].
8pm to midnight:
Partly overcast, cloudy and rainy, clearing toward end of watch.
Calm to light airs from NNW and NE.
Barometer steady.
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14 May 1901
At anchor off Polloc [Pollok in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 7.36, Long 124.24
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
8am to meridian:
Clear and hot.
Calm.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Drilled Divisions as follows: 1st section landing party, infantry; 2nd section landing party, artillery; special detail, instructions; Marines, Colt's automatic [gun].
After drill began sub-caliber practice for all Gun Divisions.
Gave 1st Division gallery practice.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West.
Continued sub-caliber practice from main and secondary battery.
Finished about 3.00pm.
Called all boats away for exercise.
Expended: 600 cartridges caliber .45; 100 cartridges caliber .38; 200 cartridges caliber .22; 300 cartridges 6 mm rifle.
Lost overboard: 1 drill cartridge 1-pounder, E.R. Faulkner, Gunnery Sergeant in charge and responsible for the loss.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from West to calm.
Light showers early part of watch.
Omitted quarters on account of boat drill.
Recalled and hoisted all boats at 5.00pm.
Sent liberty party ashore after supper.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Liberty party returned at 9.00pm.
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15 May 1901
At anchor off Polloc [Pollok in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 7.36, Long 124.24
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
C.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, accidentally, while cleaning gun, dropped overboard one section of 6-inch sectional handle.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm, with light airs from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by collision quarters and divisional drills as follows: 1st [Division] instruction in aid to wounded; 2nd [Division] swimming; 3rd [Division] single sticks; Powder [Division] instruction in [of in log-book] use of leak stopper; Marine Guard bayonet exercise.
Secured all boats for sea.
Started fires in C and D boilers at 8.45am.
The term of enlistment of C. Johansen, Chief Machinist, expired today.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
C.H. McBride, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in confinement on bread and water for 5 days, in accordance with punishment awarded.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm, with light airs from SW by West.
Barometer falling.
Making preparations for getting under way.
Filled cylinders of secondary battery.
Turned over main engines and reported all ready at 3.30pm.
Got under way at 3.50pm.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on various courses, standing out from Polloc [Pollok in log-book].
Draught forward 13 feet 1 inch, aft 15 feet 10 inches.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light and gentle breezes from SW by West.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by closing watertight doors.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers at 83.5 revolutions, on course S76°W (per standard compass) till 4.17pm, then S60°W (per standard compass) till 4.39pm, when hauled in patent log, slowed down to ½ speed and started to swing ship with port helm, but owing to clouds put over patent log at 5.00pm and resumed course S60°W, patent log reading 55.1.
Changed course at 5.55pm to S70°W.
Average steam 125.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze from SSW.
Course S70°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers A, C and D.
Went to general quarters at 7.30pm.
Cast loose secondary battery.
Had target practice.
Secured at 8.00pm, having expended the following ammunition: 14 cartridges, complete, common, 6-pounder; 8 cartridges, complete, common, 3-pounder; 36 cartridges, complete, common, 1-pounder.
From 7.00pm to 8.00pm steaming various courses.
At 8.00pm put ship on her course S70°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 84.
8pm to midnight:
Mostly overcast and cloudy, rainy last two hours, occasional lightning.
Light breezes from SSW.
Barometer steady.
Steering course S70°W, under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 112 [pounds], revolutions 80.
[Inserted note]
The following punishments were awarded: C. McBride, Ordinary Seaman, not obeying orders, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class.
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16 May 1901
Making passage to, and at anchor off Zamboanga
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and raining, with lightning.
Light airs to moderate breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under B, C and D boilers at 79 revolutions, on course S70°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 125.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and rainy.
Light breeze from SSW.
Barometer rising.
Sea smooth.
On course S70°W (per standard compass), steaming under B, C and D boilers.
At daylight sighted Langil Island and Sibago Island on port bow.
At 5.15am changed course to West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 57.6.
At 6.30am changed course to N80°W, patent log [reading] 69.5.
At 7.40am changed course to N64°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 80.4, then courses various until end of watch.
At 7.30am exchanged colors with United States merchant steamer.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 87.9.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from WSW to calm.
Barometer steady.
Anchored at Zamboanga at 8.12am with starboard anchor in 11 fathoms [water] and 30 fathoms of chain.
Bearings of anchorage: Zamboanga light N6°E, right tangent fort N80°E, ship's head WNW.
Draught of ship 13 feet forward, 15 feet 9 inches aft.
Released J. Lidman, his term of confinement having expired.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J. Johnson, Apprentice First-class, not answering call, 4 days' extra duty.
Received from post office: three bags of mail.
Had general quarters at 9.30am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from WNW and West to calm.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from West and WNW to calm.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by divisional drills.
Liberty party returned.
At 4.30pm exchanged pennants with U.S.S. "Samar".
U.S.S. "Samar" asked permission to anchor, which was granted.
U.S.S. "Samar" anchored at 4.45pm, and her Commanding Officer came on board.
Steamer "Aeolus" left the harbor at 5.25pm.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
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17 May 1901
At Zamboanga, and at sea
Lat 7.60, Long 121.70 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NW and NE to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Made all preparations for getting under way.
Got under way at 7.18am.
Set course N75°W at 7.30am.
U.S.S. "Samar" got under way at 1.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm, with light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by company drill and extended order.
Steaming under B, C and D boilers at 94.5 revolutions, on course N56°W (per standard compass) till 8.20am, then N35°W (per standard compass) till 8.40am, then N15°W (per standard compass) till 9.15am, then N50°W (per standard compass) till end of watch.
Average steam 110.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Course N50°W (per standard compass).
Steaming with boilers B, C and D.
The divisional officers made the weekly inspection of compartments.
The flood cocks were tested and worked well.
Average steam 121 [pounds], revolutions 95.
4pm to 6pm:
Mostly cloudy and overcast.
Calm to light breezes from West by South.
Barometer rising.
Steering course N5°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 125 [pounds], revolutions 95.
Had fire quarters at 5.00pm.
6pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy, with light drizzling last hour, occasional lightning.
[Light airs from West.]
Steaming under B, C and D boilers at 95 revolutions, on course N5°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 125 [pounds].
Exercised with searchlights.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from West.
Smooth sea.
Course N5°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers B, C and D.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 95.
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18 May 1901
At sea, at anchor off Cuyos, at sea, and at anchor off San Jose [de Buenavista]
Lat 10.78, Long 121.05 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, with rain last hour.
Barometer falling.
Steering course N5°W (per standard compass).
Light to gentle breezes from West.
At 2.00am changed course to N53°W.
Under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam [left blank], revolutions [left blank].
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light passing showers first part, clearing last part.
Light airs from West to SW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under B, C and D boilers at 97.8 revolutions, on course N53°W (per standard compass) till 7.28am, then N63°W (per standard compass).
Sighted United States gunboat U.S.S. "Samar" on port quarters at 7.15am.
Average steam 119.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SSW to South.
Course N63°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] boilers B, C and D.
At 8.07am changed course to NW (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 54.3.
At 8.20am changed course to North by W½N, patent log [reading] 57.7.
After this courses various, standing into Cuyo Island [Cuyos in log-book] anchorage.
Passed around West end of Bisucay Island [Bisukei Island in log-book].
At 8.40am hauled in patent log, reading 59.7.
Came to at 8.48am in Cuyo Island [Cuyos in log-book] harbor in 12¾ fathoms of water, veering to 30 fathoms [chain] at water's edge, starboard anchor.
Got out all boats.
The Commanding Officer went ashore to call on the President.
Exchanged pennants with U.S.S. "Samar" at 9.00am.
She came in and anchored close inshore at 9.10am.
Bearings of anchorage: fort N87°E, left tangent Bisucay Island [Bisukei Island in log-book] Island S6°W.
Draught aft 15 feet 5 inches, forward 12 feet 11 inches.
The Commanding Officer returned at 11.00am.
Rigged in all boats.
Called up anchor at 11.17am, under way at 11.20am.
Steaming various courses.
Put over patent log at 11.29am, reading 59.7.
At 11.20am went ahead full speed, on various courses.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 98.
U.S.S. "Samar" asked permission to make repairs, it was granted.
Meridian to 4pm:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steering various courses, at 1.00pm set course S88°E.
Took sounding at 12.45pm, bottom at 14 fathoms, at 1.00pm bottom at 41 fathoms.
At 2.30pm sighted Sombrero Rocks bearing S72°E.
At 3.12pm Sombrero Rocks abeam, distant 2.2 miles.
Under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 97.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from South by East to SW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under B, C and D boilers at 96 revolutions, on course S88°E (per standard compass) till 4.50pm, then S71°E (per standard compass) till 4.59pm, then S66°E (per standard compass) till 5.05pm, then East till 5.12pm, when various [courses] standing into anchorage off San Jose [de Buenavista].
Came to anchor at 5.19pm in 6½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms on starboard chain.
Bearings of anchorage: ship's head NNE, left tangent of point N35°W, hipped roof building N1°E.
Took in patent log at 5.08pm, reading 21.3.
Secured engines and banked fires in all boilers at 5.22pm.
The Commanding Officer made visit ashore.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Exercised with searchlight.
Average steam 115.
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[Inserted note]
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
Cuyos are also known as Cuyo Islands.
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19 May 1901
At anchor off San Jose [de Buenavista], and at sea
Lat 11.84, Long 121.75
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Turned over main engines and reported ready at 5.30am.
Got under way at 5.35am, steaming under B, C and D boilers, on various courses standing out from anchorage off San Jose [de Buenavista] till 6.09am, then N6°W (per standard compass) till end of watch.
Put over patent log at 6.09am, reading 25.5.
Average steam 116 [pounds], revolutions 90.
Draught forward 12 feet 11 inches, aft 15 feet 5 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from NW by North to NE.
Smooth sea.
Course N6°W (per standard compass) until 11.15am, when changed course to N8°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 81.4.
Under [steam from] boilers B, C and D.
Mustered at quarters at 6.30am.
Called all hands aft to muster.
Published Articles of War.
At 11.35am Pucio Point was on starboard beam, distant 3½ miles.
At end of watch Pucio Point bore S49°E [S49°W in log-book] (true), South tangent Caluya Island [Kaluya Island in log-book] N76°W (true).
Average steam 123 [pounds], revolutions 101.6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE and NNE.
Barometer falling.
Steering course N8°W.
At 1.00pm changed course to N5°W.
Under [steam from] three boilers.
Average steam 124 [pounds], revolutions 105.5.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light breeze from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under B, C and D boilers at 102 revolutions, course N10°W (per standard compass).
[Maestre de] Campo Island abeam at 5.42pm, distant 2.8 miles [knots in log-book].
Average steam 118.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NW by West.
Smooth sea.
Course N10°W (per standard compass).
At 6.55pm changed course to N45°W, patent log [reading] 68.1.
Under [steam from] boilers B, C and D.
Sighted steamer's light on starboard bow.
Sighted Malabrigo [Point] light at 8.00pm bearing N35°W.
Average steam 111 [pounds], revolutions 100.
8pm to midnight:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NW by West.
Barometer rising.
Steering course N45°W.
At 9.25pm changed course to N23°W.
At 9.54pm changed course to N50°W.
At 10.09pm changed course to S87°W.
Under [steam from] three boilers.
Sighted [Cape] Santiago light at 11.40pm.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 100.
At 12.00am changed course to N61°W.
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20 May 1901
Making passage to, and at anchor off Cavite
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from NE.
Barometer [steady].
Steaming under B, C and D boilers at 96 revolutions, on course N61°W (per standard compass) till 1.53am, then N3°W (per standard compass) till 3.38am, when Fortune Island bore West, then N9°W (per standard compass) till end of watch.
[Cape] Santiago light abeam at 1.19am, distance 4.8 miles [knots in log-book].
Fortune Island abeam at 3.39am, distance 1.4 miles [knots in log-book].
Sighted Corregidor light bearing N8°E at 3.32am.
Average steam 119.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from NE.
Smooth sea.
Standing into Manila Bay through Boca Grande, course N9°W.
At 4.20am changed course to N35°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 71.7.
At 4.45am changed course to N56°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.4, Corregidor Island in sight.
Sighted El Fraile [Island] on starboard bow at 4.30am.
Steamer in our wake and one standing in the Boca Chica.
At 5.45am changed course to N36°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 84.3.
The transport "Logan" standing out.
[San] Nicholas Banks beacon abeam at 6.25am, distant one mile.
Sighted United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" at anchor off Sangley Point at 6.20am.
Exchanged pennants with U.S.S. "Kentucky" at 6.35am.
Asked, and was granted, permission to anchor at 7.10am.
At 6.30am changed course to N65°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 93.4, then courses various standing into anchorage.
At 7.00am flagship made uniform signals numeral 684, 700, 718.
At 7.15am asked and was granted permission to let fires die out.
Came to off [in in log-book] Cavite in 4 fathoms water, veered to 15 fathoms [chain] at hawse pipe on starboard anchor.
Bearings of anchorage: "Christina" wreck S81°W, left tangent Navy Yard pier S21°W, ship's head SSE.
Draught forward 13 feet, aft 15 feet 8 inches.
Average steam 111 [pounds], revolutions 92.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North to calm.
Barometer steady.
Got out 2nd and 3rd cutters.
Quarters at 9.00am, followed by divisional drills.
At 10.00am made signal numeral 0, numeral 5.
The Captain called upon the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Kentucky" and upon Rear Admiral Kempff.
U.S. Army transport came in to Manila.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Mindoro" came in.
At 12.00pm made signal numeral 106, numeral 22.
Released [C.H.] McBride, Ordinary Seaman, from confinement.
Diver packed under rudder head.
T.W. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, was down diving 2½ hours.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW and West.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 12.15pm United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" changed Admiral's flag from blue to red.
United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", Admiral Rodgers, came in and anchored at 12 55pm.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired a salute of 13 guns, which was returned gun for gun by United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
Received following stores: (see list [below]).
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[Inserted note]
Meridian to 4pm:
Received from U.S.S. "Zafiro": J.T. Hurley, Chief Boatswain's Mate.
Transferred to Cavite Hospital: G. McCaffery, First-class Fireman; C. Russell, First-class Fireman; and R.W. Watson, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
Rear Admiral Kempff called upon Rear Admiral Rodgers, and on his leaving U.S.S. "New York" fired a salute of 13 guns.
The Captain called upon Rear Admiral Rodgers [Rogers in log-book] and the Captain of U.S.S. "New York".
At 1.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" [signaled] to U.S.S. "Brooklyn" [G in log-book], "Shall I salute Rear Admiral Rodgers? Signed Taussig".
At 3.30pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] signaled 513.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Castine" called on board.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from WSW to calm.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
At 6.00pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] signaled "This vessel's call letter will be R".
Made preparations for coaling ship.
Rear Admiral Rodgers returned Rear Admiral Kempff's call, and on his leaving U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired a salute of 13 guns.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
The following stores were received from General Storekeeper per U.S.S. "Zafiro".
Steam Engineering Department: 55 boiler tube ferrules; 2000 condenser ferrules; 200 condenser plugs; 25 wooded tube plugs; 72 pump springs.
Ordnance Department: 3 1-pounder gun covers; 2 1-pounder tompions; 2 6-pounder tompions.
Equipment Navigation Department: 1 box books, library; 2 packages books, library.
Boca Grande is also known as South Channel.
Boca Chica is also known as North Channel.
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21 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
3 coal lighters came alongside at 6.00am.
Started coaling ship.
Took on board 36 tons from 6.00am to 7.00am.
Took on board 52 tons during watch.
Stopped coaling at 7.25am.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal 735 at 7.00am, at 7.30am telegraphic 8710.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light airs from North by East.
Barometer falling.
Engaged in coaling ship from 2 lighters on either side, taking in during watch about 104 tons, in all about 156 tons.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 3; at noon numeral 102, numeral 4.
U.S.S. "Petrel" anchored off the Navy Yard at 10.10am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from South by West.
Barometer falling.
Continued coaling ship from 2 lighters on either side till 2.45pm, when finished on port side.
Continued coaling from one lighter on starboard side, taking in during watch about 75 tons, in all about 144 tons.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 12.50pm general 816, 513.
United States gunboat stood out to sea at 1.15pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with calm and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Continued coaling from one lighter on the starboard side till 4.40pm, when finished coaling taking in in all 254 tons.
Draught forward 14 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
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22 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Field day.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 114 pounds fresh bread.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW.
Smooth sea.
Field day.
Omitted quarters and drill.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Petrel", the Commandant of the Navy Yard and the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" called upon the Commanding Officer.
Made routine signals: at 10.00am 0 absentees, 2 sick; at noon 348 [tons coal] on hand, 3 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NW.
Painting ship outside and also straw color inside.
Flagship made following signal to fleet: "In obedience to special order #7, colors will be hoisted at half-mast from sunrise to sunset tomorrow. The New York only will fire half-hour guns".
Flagship [signaled] to fleet 513, "Standby scrubbed clothes".
Received in Equipment Department: 1 main mast smoke cover; 1 mizzen mast smoke cover.
At 1.00pm an Army transport stood out.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NW.
About 7.30pm breeze shifted to South.
Omitted quarters on account of painting.
At 6.05pm U.S.S. "Zafiro" got under way and left the harbor.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from North.
About 9.00pm a heavy rain squall came up, the wind having shifted to North.
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23 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNE.
Made and half-masted colors with flagship at 5.00am, and the flagship began firing half-hour guns at 5.00am.
U.S.S. "Culgoa" came in and anchored at 6.10am.
The U.S. Army transport "Grant" came into Manila and anchored at 7.00am.
Flagship made uniform signal at 7.00am: 735 (same as yesterday).
Sent 3rd Division with 10 men detailed from the engineer's force, in charge of Ensign Constien [Constein in log-book], ashore for target practice at 5.30am.
Received from U.S.S. "Celtic": 285 pounds fresh beef; and 400 pounds ice.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North by West.
Barometer nearly steady.
Painting ship.
Quarters at 9.30am.
United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" firing half-hour guns.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 0, numeral 4, at 12.00pm numeral 343, numeral 5.
Received in Equipment Navigation [Department]: 6 international flags (A, E, O, N, X and Y).
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light variable airs to calm.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] signaled 513.
Transferred to Navy Yard: 18 6-inch boxes, ammunition; 3 6-pounder chests, ammunition; 2 3-pounder chests, ammunition; 1 1-pounder chest, ammunition; 1 200-pound powder tank.
Received in Ordnance Department: 6 6-inch tompions; 1 6-inch decapper [de-caper in log-book]; 1 6-pounder decapper [de-caper in log-book]; 2 small arm target frames.
Firing party returned.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by divisional battery instruction.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
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24 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
At 7.00am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal 735.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 114 pounds bread.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Fired the Powder Division at small arm target practice.
Painting ship.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on Admiral Rodgers [Rogers in log-book], U.S. Navy.
United States collier U.S.S. "Saturn" anchored off Cavite at 8.40am.
U.S.S. "Frolic" came off the ways at Sangley Point and anchored off Cavite at 11.15am.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Paragua" was towed over to Cavite Navy Yard at 11.20am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 5; at noon 339 [tons coal] on hand, 4 expended.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J. Staten, Landsman, using profane language to Private [J.I.] North [Norh in log-book] while on duty as sentry, 5 nights in double irons.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Fired the Marine Guard at small arm target practice.
Finished painting ship.
Broke out forward and after magazines and after fixed ammunition room.
Turned all smokeless powder.
Made weekly inspection of all bilges and compartments.
Tested flood cocks, everything working satisfactorily.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 12.55pm general 513.
Assumed guard duty at 1.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by fire drill.
Visiting parties aboard the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" and U.S.S. "Manila" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
J. Staten, Landsman, was placed in confinement for the night in obedience to punishment awarded.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional thunder and lightning last part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
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25 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs, light drizzling last part.
Barometer rising.
U.S. Army transport anchored off Manila at 7.40am.
J. Staten, Landsman, was released from confinement for the day and restored to duty.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 114 pounds fresh bread; 285 pounds fresh beef.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
Field day.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and hot.
Calm.
Field day.
At 11.30am U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" came in and fired a salute of thirteen guns, which was returned by a seven gun salute from U.S.S. "New York".
U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" anchored at 11.45am.
At 9.40am flagship made signal, telegraphic, "Follow fleet routine unless excused by signal".
Aired bedding.
Made routine report 0 absentees, 4 sick, at 10.00am.
At 11.00am piped down aired bedding in obedience to signal.
At noon made coal report 334 [tons] on hand, 4 expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Touching up deck plates, waterways, et cetera.
At 1.00pm piped down scrubbed clothes in obedience to signal.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West.
Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm.
Admiral Kempff and Captain Hanford and Commander Selfridge came on board at 7.00pm.
Confined J. Staten, Landsman, at 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West.
Admiral Kempff, Captain Hanford and Commander Selfridge left the ship at 9.45pm.
Admiral Rodgers [Rogers in log-book] and Captain McKenzie came on board at 10.00pm and left at 10.45pm.
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26 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from South.
Flagship made uniform signal, for crew white dress, for Marines white dress.
Released J. Staten, Landsman, at all hands.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Barometer falling slowly.
Quarters at 9.30am.
The Captain inspected the ship and crew.
At 9.45am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal 735.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 0 and numeral 4, at 12.00pm numeral 330 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW by West and South.
Barometer steady.
Sent liberty party ashore.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" called on board.
At 3.00pm United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired a salute of 15 guns, United States flag [at fore].
4pm to 8pm:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from South and SW.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Urdaneta" came in and went to Navy Yard.
A U.S. Army transport came in.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
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27 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
U.S.S. "Solace" came in at 2.30am.
At 7.00am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signals 684, 718, 700.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 304 pounds mutton.
Liberty party returned.
F. Setterberg, First-class Fireman, J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, and S.F. McMahon, Water Tender, absent.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light airs from NW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by great gun drill.
Baseball party ashore from 10.00am to 12.00pm.
Engaged in cleaning and painting [ship's] side.
Breaking out the forward and after shell rooms.
S.F. McMahon, Water Tender, returned from liberty 4¾ hours over time.
U.S.S. "Nashville" anchored off Cavite at 9.25am, fired a salute of 13 guns, which was answered by the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" with seven guns.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
B.M. Stout, Landsman, and J. McCarthy, Seaman, were placed in confinement in obedience to awarded punishment.
Received the following stores on board: (see list [below]).
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 3, numeral 5; at noon numeral 326, numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from WNW.
Barometer falling.
The 1st Division accompanied by ten men of the Engineer's Department, under the supervision of H.C. Dinger, Ensign, U.S. Navy, went ashore at 1.00pm for small arm target practice.
F. Setterberg, Second-class Fireman, returned from liberty 6½ hours over time.
Finished breaking out shell rooms and painting ship's side.
A Spanish transport anchored off Sangley Point at 1.00pm.
Received the following signals: at 1.00pm general 513; at 1.30pm flagship to fleet, telegraphic, 2569, 5802, 8945, 8160, 7139, 0442, 26, 6542, 7139, 8700, 9647, 4422, 0727, 9664.
United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired a 17-gun salute at 3.45pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical drill under arms.
J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, absent from ship, overstaying liberty.
Firing party returned.
Visiting parties aboard U.S.S. "Nashville" and U.S.S. "Manila" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Solace" made a call aboard.
J. Staten, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in confinement for the night.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
In obedience to Commander-in-Chief's order of this day, Lieutenant Standley, U.S. Navy, was detached from this vessel and ordered to the U.S.S. "Marietta".
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The following punishments were awarded: B.M. Stout, Landsman, insolence, and using abusive language to Master-at-Arms, 5 days' double irons; J. McCarthy, Seaman, questioning authority of Master-at-Arms, 5 days' double irons.
The following stores were received.
Equipment Navigation Department: 110 feet bell wire, number 16, Brown and Sharp [wire gauge]; 30 pounds leadline, hand; 1 lead, 14-pound; 1 lead, 9-pound; 1 log line; 5 pounds tallow; 100 pounds candles; 1 dozen machine thread.
Construction and Repair Department: 2 2-inch brass elbows; 5 feet 2-inch galvanized pipe; 1 2-inch brass nipple; 1 2-inch brass coupling; 5 quires emery paper; 2 feet 1½-inch brass pipe.
Equipment Department: 2 coils 2½-inch rope.
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28 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Firing party, composed of the 2nd Division and part of Engineer's Division, left the ship for target practice under the supervision of Naval Cadet Landram [Landrum in log-book], U.S. Navy.
J. Staten, Landsman, was released from confinement for the day and restored to duty.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 114 pounds fresh bread.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North and NW to calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
Firing party returned.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Culgoa" called on board.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 1 and numeral 3, at 12.00pm numeral 321 and numeral 5.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. Dolan, First-class Fireman, out of uniform on liberty, 1 day's extra duty, continued 2nd [conduct] class; T. Howard, Oiler, out of uniform on liberty, 1 day's extra duty, continued 3rd [conduct] class; M. Teperman, Landsman, hanging clothes up in steamer, 1 day's extra duty; S.F. McMahon, Water Tender, 4¾ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty; F. Setterberg, Second-class Fireman, 6½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North by West and NW by North.
Barometer steady.
At 1.00pm flagship made signal 513.
Exercised crews of firemen and Marines in boats under oars.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North by West and NE to calm.
Barometer steady.
Exercised boats under oars.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, returned 34 hours over time.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE to calm.
Barometer steady.
T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class, was placed in single irons to await trial by Court Martial, for refusing to obey orders.
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29 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light variable airs to calm.
Barometer steady.
At 7.00am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal 735.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 114 pounds bread; 346 pounds beef.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by collision drill and divisional drills as follows: 1st [Division] collision mat; 2nd [Division] single sticks; 3rd [Division] swimming; Powder [Division] rifles; Marine Guard revolvers.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Shing Shung, Mess Attendant, and J. Platz, Ordinary Seaman, were confined in obedience to awarded punishments.
T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class, was reconfined to await trial by Court Martial.
U.S.S. "Petrel" got under way at 8.12am and steamed around the bay.
U.S.S. "Petrel" fired a 13 gun salute at 8.30am, which was answered by United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" with [by in log-book] seven guns.
At 9.45am the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" stood out to sea.
Lieutenant Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book], U.S. Navy, left the ship at 9.30am on duty as member of a General Court Martial meeting at Cavite, returning at noon.
Received in Equipment Navigation Department: 25 yards cotton canvas; 28½ pounds signal halyard stuff; 5 pounds hemp packing, ½-inch, square; and 20 gallons lard oil.
In obedience to the Department's order number 253131-W.A.M., Passed Assistant Paymaster S.H. Bryan, U.S. Navy, and George Hudson, Paymaster's Clerk, were detached from this vessel, this date, and proceeded home.
In obedience to Department's order number 259302-W.A.M., Assistant Paymaster R. Nicholson, U.S. Navy, reported for duty on this vessel as the relief of Passed Assistant Paymaster S.H. Bryan, U.S. Navy.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 3; at noon numeral 317 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light variable airs, moderate rain and wind squall first part.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
U.S.S. "Petrel" anchored off Cavite at 1.40pm.
U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" shifted berth at 2.20pm.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Liberty party returned, J. Walcott, Coxswain, overstaying liberty.
U.S. Army transport standing out to sea at 6.00pm.
In obedience to Department's order number 260495-W.A.M., Paymaster's Clerk Louis Lohse reported aboard this vessel for duty.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
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The following punishments were awarded: J. Platz, Landsman, refusing to obey an order given him to pull harder while in boat returning from target practice, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class; J. Morton, Ordinary Seaman, not pulling properly in running boat, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, 34 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, fourth [conduct] class for 2 months; Shing Shung, Mess Attendant, insolence to Corporal of Guard, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class.
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30 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Full-dressed ship at 8.00am.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 114 pounds fresh bread.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy, drizzle last hour.
Light airs to breezes from North by West.
Quarters at 9.30am, J. Walcott, Coxswain, absent.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 1 and numeral 3.
U.S. Army transport "Logan" came in.
At 8.40am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal to fleet "Show colors".
Fired national salute of 21 guns.
At noon [made signals] numeral 313 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Charges and specifications for trial by Summary Court Martial were served upon J. Burns, Private Marine, at 1.50pm.
U.S.S. "Annapolis" got under way at 3.15pm, and on passing United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired a salute of 13 guns, which was returned by a salute of 7 guns.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to calm.
Barometer rising.
Charges and specifications for trial by General Court Martial were served upon T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class, and J. McCarthy, Seaman, at 5.00pm by Lieutenant-Commander W.R.A. Rooney, U.S. Navy.
At 6.30pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal preparatory 789.
J. Walcott, Coxswain, returned 11½ hours over time.
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WNW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 8.45pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal 789 cornet.
Exercised searchlights.
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31 May 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNE to East to calm.
Barometer rising.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 345 pounds meat; 114 pounds bread.
U.S.S. "Princeton" came in at 6.00am.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with variable light airs.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by exercise of all boats under oars.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J. Walcott, Coxswain, 11½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes.
The Commanding Officer of United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" made a call aboard.
U.S.S. "Princeton" fired a 13 gun salute, which was answered by the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" with [by in log-book] 7 guns.
A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 10.10am for the trial of James Burns, Private Marine, adjourned at noon, having finished the case.
A working party was ashore getting stores for the Engineer's Department.
Lieutenant Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book], U.S. Navy, left the ship on General Court Martial duty at 9.30am.
Naval Cadet F.J. Horn Jr., U.S. Navy, reported aboard this vessel for duty in obedience to the Commander-in-Chief's orders.
Received 50 tons fresh water in Engineer's Department.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 3; at noon numeral 309 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
[Light airs from NW by West.]
Working party in Engineer's, and Supplies and Accounts Departments ashore getting stores.
Made weekly inspection of all accessible bilges and compartments, everything in good condition.
Made weekly inspection of flood cocks, everything working satisfactorily.
The following named Privates, U.S. Marine Corps, were received aboard the ship, with bags, hammocks and all necessary transfer papers, from Cavite Marine barracks: F.E. Hubbard; and C.H. Ashmore.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Received aboard in Supplies and Accounts, and Steam Engineering Departments the following stores: (see list [below]).
Transferred, with bags, hammocks and all necessary transfer papers, to Marine barracks at Cavite: J.I. North [Norh in log-book]; and M.J. Lavelle, Private Marines.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "Nashville" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
A visiting party from U.S.S. "Castine" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
Approved: [signed] E.D. Taussig, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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Received on board the following stores.
Steam Engineering Department: 10 pounds iron washers, ⅝-inch; 12 lamp burners; 96 zinc plates, 6 feet x 12 inches x ½ inch; 260 gallons oil; 50 gallons lard oil; 6 brass elbows, ½-inch; 309 pounds cotton waste; 36 pounds Tuck's packing, ⅜-inch, ½-inch and ⅝-inch; 12 guard bolts; 9 single grate bars; 1 wood mould box.
Supplies and Accounts Department: 2000 pounds corned beef; 504 pounds roast beef; 500 pounds biscuit; 2000 pounds flour; 504 pounds ham; 480 pounds prunes; 100 spools cotton, white; 50 mattress covers; 5 mess kettles; 96 jackknives; 212 pounds tobacco; 2 cleavers; 974 pounds sugar; 552 pounds tomatoes; 512 pounds vegetables; 200 grommets; 200 white hats; 100 knife lanyards; 100 socks, woolen; 50 trousers, white; 100 undershirts, light; 1 set Paymaster Officer's stationery [stationary in log-book].
LOGS FOR JUNE 1901
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1 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 114 [pounds] fresh bread.
Field day.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North to NW.
Field day.
At 9.00am released B.M. Stout, Landsman, from confinement, and released J. McCarthy, Seaman, from confinement, placing him under sentry's charge without irons to await trial by order of the Commanding Officer.
At 9.15am U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" got under way and fired a salute of 13 guns, which was returned by the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" with 7 guns.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick (3) and absentees (0) report to flagship; at 10.55am flagship to fleet general signal 427; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from SW to SSW.
At 1.30pm sent liberty party to Cavite.
At 2.30pm sent working party from engineer's force to U.S.S. "Solace".
Signals: at 12.55pm flagship to fleet general signal 513; at 1.15pm A [U.S.S. "Solace"?] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Please sent boat for two of your men".
4pm to 8pm:
[Clear and pleasant, with light to gentle breezes from West to WSW.]
At 6.10pm released J. McCarthy, Seaman, from sentry's charge and placed him in his hammock in the sick bay by order of the Commanding Officer.
Part of the liberty party returned.
Barometer rising slowly.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from West by North to WSW.
Barometer fell last hour.
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2 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
[Clear and pleasant, with light airs from South.]
Executed morning orders.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 508 pounds fresh beef; and 113 pounds fresh bread.
Liberty party returned, W. McNiff, Electrician First-class, and J. Feeney, Private Marine, absent over time.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet general signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South by West to SW.
Barometer steady.
Hoisted guard flag at 8.00am.
Sent guard boat on morning trip.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by general muster, absentees: W. McNiff, Electrician First-class, and J. Feeney, Private Marine.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 2 and numeral 4.
U.S.S. "Princeton" got under way at 9.55am, and on passing the flagship fired a salute of 13 guns, which the flagship returned with a salute of 7 guns.
W. McNiff, Electrician First-class, returned 4¾ hours over time.
At 12.00pm made signals numeral 299 and numeral 5.
Magazine temperatures: forward shell room 100° to 97° [Fahrenheit]; [forward] magazine 99° to 97°; [forward] fixed ammunition [room] 108° to 101°; after magazine 88° to 87°; [after] shell room 90° to 90°; [after] fixed ammunition [room] 92° to 91°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Mostly clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from SW by West.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party ashore.
U.S.S. "Basco" came in.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from West and WSW.
Barometer rising.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Marietta" the following men: T. Tallaksen, Gunner's Mate First-class; L. Dyer, Chief Yeoman; A. Schrod, Painter; J. Connolly, Landsman; and G. Wood, Oiler.
Received from U.S.S. "Marietta": T. Seery, Landsman; and E. Roth, Machinist Second-class.
U.S.S. "Calamianes" came in.
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
U.S.S. "Zafiro" came in at 9.00pm.
Liberty party returned.
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3 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy, passing showers last two hours.
Barometer nearly steady.
Light airs to breezes from South and SW.
Sent working party ashore at 6.30am to get ammunition.
Sent to U.S.S. "Celtic" for ice.
At 6.55am flagship made signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with light passing showers first part.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional instructions as follows: 1st [Division] rifles; 2nd [Division] single sticks; 3rd [Division] aid to wounded instruction; Powder [Division] revolvers; Marine Guards Colt's automatic gun.
U.S.S. "Marietta", flying a homeward bound pennant, stood out to sea at 11.15am, and fired a 13 gun salute, which was answered by United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" by seven guns.
U.S.S. "Annapolis" came in and anchored at noon.
Engaged in getting aboard stores.
Received in Equipment, Construction and Repair, and Ordnance Departments the following stores: (see lists [below]).
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Platz, Landsman, and Shing Shung, Mess Attendant, were released from confinement, their terms of confinement having expired.
Signals: at 10.00am numeral 1 and numeral 4; at noon numeral 295 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
T. Healy, Chief Gunner's Mate, was engaged in diving for 2 hours on U.S.S. "Castine".
Engaged in stowing ammunition and stores.
Painting all boats.
J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, was received aboard with bag, hammock and all necessary transfer papers from U.S.S. "Manila".
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
The United States collier U.S.S. "Pompey" stood out to sea at 2.10pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 4.30pm, followed by aiming and signal drill.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Visiting party from U.S.S. "Manila" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
J. Feeney, Private Marine, returned from liberty 37 hours over time.
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Received on board the following stores.
In Equipment Department: 50 yards canvas; 50 yards ravens duck; 2 chamois skin; 1 coil manila rope, 9-thread; 1 box toilet paper.
In Construction and Repair Department: 50 brushes, scrub; 2 taps, ¼-inch; 2 taps 5/6-inch; 50 gallons alcohol; 5 gallons Japan Drier; 1 bale shellac; 1 tank Rahtjens' [paint] number 3; 1 1½-inch brass elbow; 1 1½-inch brass nipple.
In Ordnance Department: 44 charges, 6-inch C.P.S. [?]; 38 common shells, 6-inch; 6 shrapnel [shells], 6-inch; 99 cartridges, complete, common, 6-pounder; 112 cartridges, complete, common, 3-pounder; 44 boxes ammunition, 6-inch; 9 chests ammunition, 6-pounder; 7 chest ammunition, 3-pounder.
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4 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy first part, clearing last part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" stood out to sea at 5.00am.
United States tug U.S.S. "Piscataqua" stood out to sea at 6.30am.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 355 pounds fresh beef; 111 pounds fresh bread.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs from SSW to SW by West.
At 8.15am sent working party from engineer's force to the U.S.S. "Solace".
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
At 9.15am placed J. Feeney, Private Marine, in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days, in accordance with punishment assigned.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Drills: 1st Section artillery; 2nd Section infantry; Marine Guard Colt's automatic [gun].
Received in Paymaster's Department: 1400 pounds fresh vegetables.
At 10.45am placed M. Teperman, Landsman, in solitary confinement on bread and water for 2 days, in accordance with punishment assigned.
At 11.00am [sic, time looks to have been corrected from 8.25am] U.S.S. "Paragua" left the harbor.
At 8.25am U.S.S. "Basco" left the harbor.
At 10.00am U.S.S. "Celtic" left the harbor.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick and absentee report to flagship; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship.
Working party returned from U.S.S. "Solace".
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW.
At 1.00pm sent working party to U.S.S. "Solace".
Held boat drill under sails.
At 2.00pm U.S.S. "Nashville" got under way and left the harbor.
One oarlock was broken in the whaleboat.
Signals: at 3.25pm flagship to fleet general signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with showers last half.
Light airs to gentle breezes from West.
Working party returned from U.S.S. "Solace".
Mustered divisions at quarters: no absentees.
Lost the head light of the steam launch while launch was alongside the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", coxswain in charge: W. Coleman, Seaman.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy, with passing showers first part.
Light breezes to light airs from SW by South to South.
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[Inserted note]
The following punishments were awarded: M. Teperman, Landsman, leaving steamer without permission, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water; H. Child, Apprentice Second-class, J. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, blowing siren without permission, 2 days' extra duty; T.W. McNiff, Electrician First-class, 4¾ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; H. Ellsworth, Landsman, slow in obeying orders, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; R. Spear, Ordinary Seaman, breaking oar, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Feeney, Private Marine, 37 hours over time, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] fourth [conduct] class.
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5 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from South.
4am to 8am:
Executed morning orders.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 111 pounds fresh bread.
Signals: at 6.55am flagship to fleet general signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West to calm.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 9.30am.
Had collision drill, followed by divisional drills.
Sent working party to U.S.S. "Solace".
At 10.00am made signals numeral 0 and numeral 4.
At 10.30am flagship made signal "Do you know if boiler water can be had in Hong Kong quickly and cheaply?".
At 11.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship "Yes, $30 (Mexican) a ton from Charles and Company, signed Taussig".
Transport "Sumner" came in.
At 12.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" [signaled] to flagship numeral 288 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from West and WSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.00pm flagship made signal 513.
At 4.00pm flagship made signal "All ships requiring money must have registrations in by tomorrow noon".
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising.
At 4.25pm flagship [signaled] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "When and where did you last dock?".
At 4.55pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" [signaled] to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "March 13th to 24th 1901 Kowloon Docks, Hong Kong, China".
Received from U.S.S. "Solace": 1 one ton ice machine; 40 gallons lubricating oil; 300 pounds chloride of calcium.
No quarters on account of taking ice machine on board.
At 7.00pm flagship [signaled] to fleet "Between nine and nine thirty tomorrow morning, Philippine Commission will pass squadron. Be prepared to parade guards and saluting with four ruffles and flourishes".
8pm to midnight:
Partly clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
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6 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE to calm.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Wompatuck" went over to Canacao shipyard.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 465 pounds fresh meat.
At 6.55am flagship made signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by general quarters.
M. Teperman, Landsman, was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer, his term having expired.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
The Philippine Commission passed through the fleet at 9.40am, landing at Cavite.
U.S.S. "Manila" fired a 17 gun salute, American ensign at fore, at 9.45am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0 and numeral 5; at noon numeral 284 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light breezes from SW by West.
Barometer falling.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
Received from U.S.S. "Calamianes" the following men, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: F.W. Peters, Seaman; and W. Pottberg, Seaman.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm first part, overcast, cloudy, with passing rain last part.
Light variable breezes.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical drill.
T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class, was served with the awarded specifications for trial by General Court Martial.
A visiting party from U.S.S. "Solace" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Exercised searchlights from 7.30pm to 7.45pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with occasional light passing rain.
Light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
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The following punishments were awarded: R. Mason, Ordinary Seaman, R. Thornton, Landsman, skylarking in whaleboat, 2 days' extra duty; F.G. Weisz, Apprentice First-class, loafing on [in in log-book] berth deck in morning watch; 2 days' extra duty.
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7 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 114 [pounds] fresh bread.
U.S.S. "Culgoa" stood out to sea at 7.30am.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with heavy rain squall first part.
Light airs from South by East to gentle variable breezes.
At 9.15am placed J. McCarthy, Seaman, in single irons in starboard alleyway under sentry's charge, by order of Commanding Officer.
Removed the irons from [J.] McCarthy, Seaman, and T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class, by order of the Commanding Officer.
Mustered divisions at quarters, called away all boats for drill.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick (3) and absentees (0) report to flagship; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from SW.
Gave 600 gallons water (fresh) to U.S.S. "Castine".
Received on board J.J. Manning, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.
Signals: at 3.25pm flagship to fleet general signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from SW by West to South by West.
Mustered divisions at quarters.
Sounded fire alarm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, with heavy rain squall first part.
Light airs from South by West to ESE.
Signals: at 9.30pm flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Please send steamer for your Captain to be here at ten o'clock".
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8 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast, rain squall last part.
Calm to light airs from ESE, with variable airs last part.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and threatening.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Field day.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 112 pounds fresh bread.
Signals: at 6.55am flagship to fleet general signal 735; at 7.55pm flagship "Guard Yorktown".
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and overcast.
Light to gentle breezes from SW by West.
Barometer steady.
Sent guard boat on morning trip.
At 10.00am made signals numeral 0 and numeral 3.
U.S.S. "General Alava" came in and anchored at 11.35am.
At 12.00pm made signals numeral 276 and numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy.
Gentle breezes from SW by West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Sent guard boat on afternoon trip.
At 10.00am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal 513.
U.S.S. "Gardoqui" came in and anchored at 3.45pm.
At 3.00pm received signal from U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "The Barcelo [Barcello in log-book] will be turned over to you while we are away, will probably deliver her to you tomorrow morning", at 3.07pm "We will not sail until Tuesday, will not transfer Barcelo [Barcello in log-book] to you before the afternoon of the day we sail".
Transferred to U.S.S. "Frolic": G. Linquist, Gunner's Mate Third-class, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy.
Light breezes to airs from SW by West.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
U.S.S. "Culgoa" came in and anchored at 5.05pm.
Published proceedings and acquittal of Summary Court Martial in the case of James Burns, Private Marine.
J. Burns, [Private Marine], was released and restored to duty.
U.S. Army transport left Manila.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy.
Light breezes to airs from SW and West.
Barometer steady.
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9 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy, overcast and rainy.
Variable light airs.
Barometer nearly steady.
At 7.00am flagship made signal 735.
U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" and U.S.S. "Mariveles" [U.S.S. "Mariaveles" in log-book] came in at 7.00am.
Hospital ship "Relief" anchored at Cavite.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 112 pounds bread; and 360 pounds beef.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by ship and division inspection by the Commanding Officer.
Church party on United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" from 10.00am to 12.00pm.
United States collier U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way at 10.15am, and towed American schooner "Susquehanna" ["Susquehana" in log-book] into anchorage off Cavite at 10.40am.
U.S.S. "Frolic" stood out to sea at 10.45am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 4; at noon numeral 271, numeral 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm, with light variable breezes.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00,pm
Visiting parties aboard U.S.S. "Solace" and U.S.S. "[Don Juan de] Austria" from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with passing rain first part.
Light variable airs and breezes.
Barometer varying.
Visiting party from U.S.S. "Castine" and U.S.S. "Culgoa" and U.S.S. "[Don Juan de] Austria" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Lost overboard, accidentally: the port side light of steam cutter [steamer ceatter in log-book].
Liberty party returned.
Paid monthly money to all the men leaving the ship tomorrow.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy, with occasional lightning.
Light airs from WSW.
Barometer steady.
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10 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy, with light drizzling rain.
Light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Transferred with bags, hammocks, and all necessary transfer papers, the following men, to ships indicated: (see list [below]).
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 113 pounds fresh bread.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, but pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
At 8.00am U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" fired salute of 13 guns, which was returned by United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" with 7 guns.
The Commanding Officer investigated the reports and assigned punishments as follows: (see list [below]).
At 9.15am placed J. Staten, Landsman, in solitary confinement on bread and water for 5 days according to punishment assigned by order of Commanding Officer.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Held divisional drills: Powder [Division] revolvers; 1st [Division] single sticks; 2nd [Division] infantry; 3rd [Division] revolvers; Marine Guard Colt's automatic gun.
Sent crew of Marines in whaleboat for exercise.
U.S.S. "Nanshan" shifted her berth at 10.00am.
At 11.20am Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" made an official call upon the Commanding Officer.
Received from U.S.S. "Solace": A. Riggin, Yeoman Third-class; N.A. Batchelder, Yeoman Third-class; and J.A. Loerwald, Second-class Fireman; with bags, hammocks and necessary papers.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick (2) and absentees (0) report to flagship; at 11.30am U.S.S. "Petrel" [Q in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Will transfer ten (10) men after supper"; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, with rain squalls second half [of watch].
Light airs from South to light breezes from SW.
Sent a detail from engine room force in whaleboat for exercise.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" turned over to this ship the tender "Barcelo".
Sent deck force and engine room force on board "Barcelo".
At 2.50pm United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Nompatuck" in log-book] came off the ways and anchored off the Navy Yard.
Signals: at 12.10pm flagship to fleet general signal 513; at 3.15pm U.S.S. "Castine" [O in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Have you hand pump for testing boilers?", answered "We have none".
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and rainy.
Light breezes to light airs from Southward and Westward.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
At 6.00pm U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" got under way.
At 6.45pm received from U.S.S. "Petrel" the following men, with bags, hammocks and necessary papers: F.J. Daly, Yeoman First-class; T.P. Voight [Voigt in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman; J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman; O.M. Severied [Severlid in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; W.E. Curtis, Machinist Second-class; S.M. McGee, Second-class Fireman; E.G. Buchanan, Gunner's Mate Third-class; H.A. Shaw, Landsman.
Signals: at 6.45pm flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Annapolis will have guard duty tomorrow; Castine, Petrel and Solace excused from guard duty".
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy.
Light airs to breezes from South.
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[Inserted note]
Commences and until 8am:
Men to be transferred, June 10, 1901.
To U.S.S. "Petrel": T. Farrell, Gunner's Mate Second-class; M. Keiley, Gunner's Mate Third-class; J. Campbell, Seaman; J. Lidman, Seaman; C. Comstedt, Seaman; R. Mason, Ordinary Seaman; A. Fitzpatrick, Landsman; G.B. Githens, Chief Yeoman; M.J. Ferguson, Yeoman Third-class; H. Marion, Water Tender; J. Pearson, Blacksmith; T.M. Howard, Oiler; A.J. Marchand, Oiler; F. Cruse, Chief Machinist.
To U.S.S. "Castine": J. Capellmann, Seaman; T.W. Healey, Chief Gunner's Mate; F. Miller, Carpenter's Mate Third-class; F.J. Lamb, Machinist Second-class; C. Johansen, Chief Machinist; S.F. McMahon, Water Tender; M. Houlihan, Water Tender.
To U.S.S. "Culgoa": C. Boyle, Chief Boatswain's Mate; W.C. Coughlin, Yeoman Second-class.
8am to meridian:
The following punishments were awarded: A. Kerwin, Coal Passer Third-class, disregarding order, 2 days' extra duty; J. Sammond, Coal Passer Second-class, disregarding order, 2 days' extra duty; J. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, baseless loss of public property, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Staten, Landsman, disobedience of orders, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water.
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11 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and drizzling first part, cloudy second part.
Light breezes to light airs from South to SSW.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and overcast.
Calm to light airs from South by East.
Executed morning orders.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 110 pounds fresh bread; 575 pounds fresh beef.
At 6.35am United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" got under way and stood out to sea.
At 7.50am U.S.S. "Petrel" hoisted Senior Officer's pennant.
Signals: at 6.55am flagship to fleet general signal 735; at 7.15am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Petrel" [Q in log-book], "When do you expect to sail? Signed Taussig", answer "Tomorrow morning".
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SSW.
Barometer nearly steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by company drill.
At 10.00am made signals: numeral 0; numeral 2.
Received from Navy Yard: one complete set of awnings.
At 12.00pm made signals: numeral 262; numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW.
Barometer steady, after fall first two hours.
Spread new awnings.
At 1.00pm U.S.S. "Petrel" [Q in log-book] made signal 513.
At 1.25pm U.S.S. "Petrel" [Q in log-book] [signaled] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Send boat for Captain".
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, squally and rainy.
Light airs to gentle breezes [from] SW by South [and] South and SE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Steam tender's engines were disabled.
At 4.40pm sent signal to fleet, "Barcelo's engines are disabled. Will be unable to make the six o'clock trip tonight".
J.J. Burns over time from liberty.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from SSE.
Barometer steady.
Ensign E.J. Constien [Constein in log-book], U.S. Navy, by order of Commanding Officer was confined to the limits of the ship in accordance with Article 1096, Navy Regulations, for conduct to [of in log-book] the prejudice of good order and discipline.
Approved: [signed] E.D. Taussig, Commander Commanding.
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12 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, rainy.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SW by South and South by East.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 8.55am U.S.S. "Petrel" [Q in log-book] made signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by collision drill and divisions instructed at great guns.
J. Burns, Private Marine, absent from ship, overstaying liberty.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following ratings: (see list [below]).
U.S.S. "Solace" stood out to sea at 10.00am.
The Commanding [of] Officer U.S.S. "Petrel" made call aboard.
U.S.S. "Petrel", flying a "homeward bound" pennant, stood out to sea at 10.45am.
Hoisted the Senior Officer's pennant at 11.50am, and assumed the duties of Senior Officer present.
Engaged in overhauling the port chain.
Paid monthly money to all divisions.
Made following signals at 10.00am: numeral 1; numeral 2.
Received the routine signals at noon.
By order of the Commanding Officer, Ensign E.T. Constien [Constein in log-book], U.S. Navy, was released from confinement as per log of June 11th, 8.00am to 12.00pm.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining.
Light breezes from WSW.
Barometer steady.
Commander William Swift, U.S. Navy, reported aboard at 1.00pm as the relief of Commander E.D. Taussig, U.S. Navy, as Commanding Officer.
At 2.00pm sounded to quarters, mustered and had ship and divisional inspection by Commanding Officer, followed by general quarters and publishing of order detaching Commander E.D. Taussig, U.S. Navy, from command of the vessel.
Commander William Swift, U.S. Navy, assumed command at 3.30pm.
Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" anchored off Cavite, Philippine Islands, at 2.40pm, and fired a 21 gun salute, American ensign at main, which was answered gun for gun by U.S.S. "Annapolis", with German ensign at main.
Boarded Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" at 3.10pm, which call was [re]paid by boarding officer from Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" at 3.30pm.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Mariveles" was towed over to ship yard at Sangley Point at 2.40pm.
Made following signal at 1.00pm: general 573.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and raining.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
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Absentees, June 12, 1901: J. Burns, Private Marine, 7.00am June 12.
8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following ratings: J.H. Burd, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; D. Van Coten, Landsman to Ordinary Seaman; R. Spear, Ordinary Seaman to Shipwright; J.E. Pearson, Landsman to Jack of the Dust.
8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following ratings: I. Martelli, Apprentice First-class to Coxswain, from June 12 1901; Alex Riggin, Yeoman Third-class to Yeoman Second-class, from June 12 1901; John J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman to Painter, from June 4 1901.
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13 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "General Alava" was granted permission to get under way at 5.45am, and stood out to sea at 6.15am.
U.S. Army transport "Indiana" got under way at 6.00am and shifted berth.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 331 pounds fresh beef; 109 pounds fresh bread; 50 [pounds] mutton.
U.S.S. "Yorktown" [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
J. Burns, Private Marine, returned from liberty 24 hours over time.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, with light drizzling rain.
Calm.
Commander E.D. Taussig, U.S. Navy, left the ship.
At 11.30am the Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Culgoa" made official call on Commanding Officer.
Received on board in Paymaster's Department the following stores: (see list [below]).
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Drilled divisions at stations for general quarters.
Sent [T.J.] Broderick, Apprentice First-class, under sentry's charge to Navy Yard, Cavite, Philippine Islands, for trial by General Court Martial.
At 12.00pm [T.J.] Broderick, Apprentice First-class, returned and was placed in confinement without irons by order of Commanding Officer.
Signals: at 9.00am U.S.S. "Culgoa" [AG in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" numeral 255, numeral 5, numeral 95, numeral 4; at 10.00am received sick and absentee reports from fleet; at 10.40am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Annapolis" [B in log-book], "To Lieutenant-Commander Chambers, are any of those articles on request for survey in Equipment Department missing?", answer "All missing"; at 11.35am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Annapolis" [B in log-book], "Have you your orders to proceed to Iloilo, signed Swift?"; at 11.45am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to fleet, telegraphic, 8569, 6542, 7139, 7147, 1522, 2501, 073, 5193; at noon received coal reports from fleet.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, calm to light airs from SSW to WSW and WNW.
At 1.15pm the Commanding Officer left the ship to make official call upon the Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa".
At 2.00pm the Commanding Officer returned on board.
Signals: at 12.10pm U.S.S. "Annapolis" [B in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Yes, conditions on completion of repairs and Court Martial, nearly finished"; at 12.15pm U.S.S. "Annapolis" [B in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "To Captain Taussig, official social visit between you and German war vessel completed"; at 12.30pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Annapolis" [B in log-book], "Shall call on board at 1.30pm today, signed Swift"; at 3.25pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to fleet general signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to breezes from NW.
Received in Engineer's Department the following stores: (see list [below]).
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "Culgoa".
Signals: at 6.20pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to fleet, numeral general signal 789 at 8.00pm; at 6.50pm U.S.S. "Annapolis" [B in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Request permission to be excused; one dynamo disabled".
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy.
Calm to variable light airs and breezes.
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8am to meridian:
Received in the Paymaster's Department the following stores: 480 pounds butter; 200 hats, white; 300 pairs socks, cotton; 12 cravats; 562½ yards flannel, heavy; 3000 pounds saltwater soap.
4pm to 8pm:
[Received in Engineer's Department the following stores:] 24 furnace linings, front; 6 valve guards for steam pumps; 6 piston sleeves; 10 castings for water pistons of feed pumps.
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14 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and overcast.
Calm.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs from East by North to calm.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 110 pounds fresh bread.
Executed morning orders.
Signals: at 6.55am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to fleet general signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by distant service and boat drill under oars.
Lieutenant-Commander W.A. Rooney and Ensign H.C. Dinger, U.S. Navy, ashore at Cavite, Philippine Islands, on General Court Martial duty.
J.A. McCarthy, Seaman, was sent ashore for trial by General Court Martial, returning at noon.
The Commanding Officers [of] Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" and U.S.S. "Castine" made an official call aboard.
Received regular routine signals.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with occasional passing showers.
Light variable breezes.
Barometer falling.
Overhauled battery.
Made weekly inspection of all accessible bilges and compartments, all in good condition.
Tested flood cocks, all working well.
J.A. McCarthy, Seaman, was sent ashore for trial by General Court Martial at 1.00pm, returning at 2.30pm.
Exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "Frolic" at 1.45pm.
U.S.S. "Frolic" received permission to anchor at 2.00pm, and moved to buoy off Cavite, Philippine Islands, at 2.20pm.
The Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Frolic" made an official call aboard.
U.S.S. "Yorktown" [signaled] to fleet at 12.40pm general 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with light drizzling first part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical drill.
Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hansa" fired a 7 gun salute at 6.20pm, stood out to sea at 6.30pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
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15 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Field day.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 437 pounds beef (fresh); 110 pounds fresh bread.
U.S.S. "Annapolis" stood out to sea at 5.45am.
U.S.S. "Arethusa" stood out to sea at 7.00am.
U.S.S. "Yorktown" [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.00am U.S.S. "Culgoa" signaled 237, 15, 87, 4.
At 10.00am U.S.S. "Culgoa" signaled 1, 5; U.S.S. "Manila" 7, 3; U.S.S. "Frolic" 0, 3; U.S.S. "Castine" 0, 2; U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Wampatuck" in log-book] 0, 0.
At 10.55am made signal 2127.
At 12.00pm ships made signals: U.S.S. "Culgoa" 312, 1; U.S.S. "Manila" 71, 1; U.S.S. "Castine" 276, 0; U.S.S. "Frolic" 48, 1; U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Wampatuck" in log-book] 54, 1; U.S.S. "Nanshan" 1111, 2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from West.
Barometer steady.
United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" sighted coming in at 12.00pm.
Exchanged numbers with United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" at 12.15pm, and hauled down Senior Officer's pennant.
Sent signal to U.S.S. "Manila" at 12.25pm: "Have you any mail for U.S.S. "New York"? If so, send it to this ship right away".
At 12.30pm U.S.S. "Manila" [J in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Have received mail for U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book]. Will send it to her as soon as she anchors by the guard boat, unless you wish we send it to you as soon as the steamer crew get their dinner".
At 12.35pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Manila" [J in log-book], "Send it direct to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book]".
At 12.55pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] made signal 513.
United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" anchored at 12.50pm.
Transferred "Barcelo" to United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
Commanding Officer called on board flagship.
At 1.00pm fired a salute of 13 guns, United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" answered with 7 guns.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South by East and East by South.
Barometer steady.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Quarters at 5.20pm.
Orders from the Commander-in-Chief were delivered to Ensign H.C. Dinger, U.S. Navy, detaching him and ordering him to U.S.S. "Castine" for duty.
Transferred the following men to U.S.S. "Castine": R. Mackey, Quartermaster First-class; W. Coleman, Seaman; J. Fitzpatrick, Apprentice First-class; M. Coyle, Ordinary Seaman; K. Forsborn, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; T.J. Broderick, Apprentice First-class; A. Alsen [sic, possibly a misspelled A. Akers], Ordinary Seaman; J. Dowd, Second-class Fireman; to U.S.S. "Manila", F.J. Dolan, First-class Fireman.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East by South.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned at 9.00pm
J. Burns, Private Marine, returned aboard drunk and was placed under sentry's charge.
U.S.S. "Zafiro" [U.S.S. "Zaphiro" in log-book] came in and anchored at 11.05pm.
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16 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
[Obscured by inserted note, probably:
Clear and warm.
Light variable airs.
Barometer] falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light variable airs.
Barometer falling slowly.
Received in Paymaster's Department from U.S.S. "Culgoa": 200 pounds ice.
Received water for steaming purposes from Navy Yard water boat number 7 alongside.
J. Burns, Private Marine, was released, having been placed under sentry's charge for returning drunk from liberty.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from NE by North.
Mustered divisions at quarters: no absentees.
The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and the ship, read the Articles for the Government of the United States Navy.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick (1) and absentee (0) report to flagship; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship; at 11.50am flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Please send, signed Remey, receipt for Equipment Navigation stores on Barcelo and Ondina; invoice was sent you on tenth (10), signed Chief-of-Staff".
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light variable airs.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Naval Cadet J.K. Taussig, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm first part, cloudy, with heavy rain squall, second part.
Light airs to breezes from SW by West.
Signals: at 5.25pm U.S.S. "Manila" [J in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Please send doctor immediately", answered "No doctor on board".
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light variable airs.
Liberty party returned.
[Inserted note]
4am to 8am:
Received in Paymaster's Department: 100 pounds fresh bread.
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17 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from SSW to SW.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 354 pounds fresh beef; 100 pounds fresh bread; and 53 pounds fresh mutton.
At 7.50am United States tug U.S.S. "Piscataqua" came in and anchored.
Signals: at 6.55am flagship to fleet general signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm, calm.
Barometer steady.
Mustered divisions at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.
Exercised divisions as follows: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions great guns; Marines Colt's guns; Powder Division duties at general quarters and fire quarters.
At 10.45am sent first cutter with firemen's crew, and Marines in whaleboat, out for exercise under oars.
Exercised divisions as follows: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions arming; Powder Divisions swimming and signals.
U.S. Army transport "Meade" came in and anchored at 10.30am.
Made following signals: at 10.00am made sick (1) and absentees (0) [report]; and at 12.00pm made coal report, on hand 234 [tons], expended 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm, calm to light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Flagship sent following signal: general signal 513.
At 1.55pm received water from Navy Yard tug alongside, for steaming purposes.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following rating: Fred Flum, Second-class Fireman to Blacksmith [crossed out in red].
Foregoing rating has been withheld by order of Commanding Officer.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to WSW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and exercised at setting up.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
The following men were transferred to this ship from U.S.S. "Castine", with bags, hammocks and enlistment records: D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; J. Quick, Coxswain; D.C. Hansen, Quartermaster Second-class; I.F. Harlow, Seaman; A.L. Hurd, Seaman; L.C. Hamilton, Seaman; J. Dimmick, Seaman; F. Noble, Chief Electrician; J. McCarty, Quartermaster First-class; William Gibbons, Seaman; J.C. Kennedy, Seaman; T. Sonoyama, Machinist Second-class; J. Hughes, Chief Machinist; H. Kramer, Coppersmith; J.W. Rathbone, First-class Fireman; William Roberts, Second-class Fireman; J. Carney, Second-class Fireman; J.J. Coleman, Second-class Fireman; O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman; G. Williamson, Apprentice First-class; L. Sechrist, Apprentice First-class; S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman; H.J. Hagerty, Ordinary Seaman.
A. Podolsky [G.D. Padolsky in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty at 8.30pm, 2½ hours over time.
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18 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW by West.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SW by West.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 6.00am two coal lighters came alongside, and began coaling from both sides through forward coaling port.
At 7.00am received another lighter on port side, aft.
Received on board 24 tons in all at 7.20am, when stopped coaling for breakfast.
Received stores in Paymaster's Department as follows: (see list [below]).
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Assumed guard duty at 8.00am
Engaged in coaling ship from three lighters.
Finished coaling at 10.40am, taking in during watch about 76 tons, in all about 110 tons.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Basco" coaled ship from Sangley Point dock.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 3; at noon [numeral 339], numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, light drizzling last part.
Light breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
Field Day.
Ensign E.T. Constien, U.S. Navy, reported to the Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Mariveles" for Summary Court Martial duty.
Gunnery Sergeant E.R. Faulkner, U.S. Marine Corps, was transferred, with bag, hammock and all necessary transfer papers, to Marine barracks, Cavite, Philippine Islands.
Received aboard, with bag, hammock and all necessary transfer papers, from Marine barracks, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 1st Sergeant S. Kesmodel, U.S. Marine Corps.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 573.
U.S.S "Yorktown" [signaled] to flagship at 1.00pm interrogatory 572, flagship to U.S.S "Yorktown" at 1.05pm "Affirmative".
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with passing rain last part.
Light variable breezes.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm
Visiting party from U.S.S. "Culgoa" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs and breezes.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Albany" anchored off Sangley Point at 9.00pm.
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4am to 8am:
Received stores in Paymaster's Department as follows: 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds ice.
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19 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 446 pounds fresh beef; 121 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds ice.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calm to light airs from West by South, shifting to WNW and increasing to light breezes.
Barometer steady.
At 8.00am U.S.S. "Albany" fired salute of 13 guns, which was answered by United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" with 7 guns.
At 9.30am the Commanding Officer investigated reports and awarded punishments as follows; J. Burns, Private Marine, 24 hours over time from liberty, 7 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, R. Driscoll, Seaman, late hammocks, 1 day's extra duty; A. Podolsky [Padolsky in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, insolent when spoken to, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water; J. Burns, Private Marine, drunk from liberty, 2 hours' extra duty; H.E. Childs, Apprentice Second-class, and J.A. Meeks, Ordinary Seaman, singing out under forecastle when Boatswain's Mate was passing a word, 6 hours' extra duty; Ah Nip, Mess Attendant, disobedience of orders, one hour's extra duty; O.M. Severied [Severid in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, and F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, not standing to attention when Commanding Officer passed, 2 hours' extra duty.
At 9.45am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Sounded siren for collision drill at 9.55.40am, all divisions reported ready at 9.57.45am.
Held divisional drills as follows: 1st [Division] pistols; 2nd [Division] infantry; 3rd [Division] great guns.
Two officers from the Navy Yard came on board to investigate steam pipes to dynamos with respect to changing their leads.
At 10.30am A. Podolsky, Ordinary Seaman, was confined in accordance with above punishment.
The Commander-in-Chief and the Commanding Officer of the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" called officially on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
Crew engaged painting ship.
Signals as follows: at 9.00am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", wigwag, "To Captain Swift, you are a member of a Board of Investigation to meet at one o'clock today on board the U.S.S. Albany"; at 9.10am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], wigwag, "Acknowledged, signed Swift"; at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], general, absentees 0, sick 3; at 12.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], general, 335 tons coal on hand, 5 tons expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy, warm.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
U.S.S. "Basco" coaled at Sangley Point.
The Commanding Officer left the ship officially at 12.45pm, and returned at 2.15pm.
Received on board in Steam Engineering Department stores as per list attached [below].
At 3.25pm signal [from] U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet, general 513.
Loaded 65 charges for saluting purposes.
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4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy, warm.
Light breezes to light airs from WW.
Barometer steady.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and served out clean hammocks.
Signals as follows: at 4.55pm flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", wigwag, "A Board of Survey, of which Ensign Constien is a member, will meet on board the Gardoqui tomorrow at 10.30am"; at 5.10pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship [5 in log-book] interrogatory 818; at 5.15pm flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Affirmative".
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy, pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising first half, then steady.
Meridian to 4pm:
List of stores received aboard in Steam Engineering Department: 10 pounds marline; 88 pounds (2 bars) machinery steel, 1-inch; 5⅛ pounds Garlock packing, ½-inch; 3 pounds Garlock packing, ⅜-inch; 1¼ pounds Garlock packing, ¼-inch; 2 boxes pyramid pins; 1 gross Spencerian pens; 150 envelopes, 5 inches x 4 inches; 1 adjustable hacksaw frame; 2 gross brass machine screws; 1 gross brass wood screws; 10 pounds graphite; 10 pounds tallow; 30 pounds oatmeal; 100 paper fasteners; 2 typewriter ink erasers; 500 official envelopes, number 3; 2 small knives.
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20 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from East and SSE and light breezes from SSE.
Barometer falling first half, rising last half [of watch].
Signal from U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet: 735.
Received Paymaster's Department's stores as follows: 121 pounds bread; 150 pounds ice.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from SSE.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Drill at general quarters.
Sounded alarm at 9.35am, all divisions reported by 9.39.10am, time: 4 minutes, 10 seconds.
Commanding Officer investigated reports, as follows: (see list [below]).
U.S.S. "Zafiro" got under way at 9.50am
Received in Paymaster's Department: 8 barrels salt pork; 18 rating badges, white; and 12 rating badges, blue.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick and absentee report to flagship; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship; at 11.30am U.S.S. "Culgoa" [AG in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Please send boat for doctor".
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from West.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Albany" made official call upon the Commanding Officer.
At 12.55pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book; signaled] to fleet general signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from SW.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised searchlights from 7.30pm to 7.55pm.
Signals: at 7.00pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet, general signal, "789, at 7.30pm".
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Light breezes to light airs from SW.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer investigated reports, as follows: J. Quick, Coxswain, disregard of orders, not sentenced.
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21 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE to ESE.
Executed morning orders.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 121 pounds fresh bread; 465 pounds fresh beef; 156 pounds ice.
Signals: at 6.55am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet general signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, and sent out all boats for exercise under sail, no absentees.
Following signals were sent and received: at 10.00am sick 3, absentees 0; at 10.30am flagship signaled to Commander Swift, "How much coal is on hand at Yokohama?"; at 10.55am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship "6000 tons, expected on July 1st"; at 12.00pm coal expended 5 [tons], on hand 335.
Steamer "Salvadora" hauled upon Cavite ways.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.30pm lighter came alongside, and the ice machine, together with fittings and sheet lead, were loaded and sent to Navy Yard, Cavite, Philippines, to be stowed.
The following signals were received and sent: at 1.30pm flagship to fleet general signal 513; at 2.20pm flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Had any coal actually arrived when you left there? If so, how much?"; at 2.38pm U.S.S "Yorktown" to flagship "None received before I left on June 1st. Key expected cargo in a few days".
Magazine flood cocks inspected and found in good condition.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from WSW.
Barometer rising slowly.
[At] 4.30pm sent liberty party ashore at Cavite, Philippine Islands.
Sent visiting parties to U.S.S. "Castine" and U.S.S. "Manila" at 6.00pm.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
Exercised all hands at fire quarters.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze to calm.
Barometer steady.
Visiting parties from U.S.S. "Castine" and U.S.S. "Manila" returned at 8.30pm.
Liberty party returned, two absentees: [T.] Sonoyama, Machinist Second-class [Second-class Fireman in log-book], and [F.] Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class.
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22 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Received stores in Paymaster's Department as follows: 121 pounds bread, fresh.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light SE airs.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 5.30am heaved to short stay on starboard chain and let go port anchor, veering to 15 fathoms, and then secured starboard anchor.
At 7.30am uniform [and] time signal from flagship to fleet.
[T.] Sonoyama, Machinist Second-class, returned from liberty 10 hours over time.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from ESE and East by South.
Barometer falling.
The Commanding Officer and two officers left the ship for General Court Martial duty on board U.S.S. "New York".
U.S.S. "Nashville" came in and anchored at 9.55am.
Crew engaged cleaning ship.
Received on board in Supplies and Accounts Department: 121 pounds fresh bread; 1100 pounds potatoes. Signals as follows: 10.00am U.S.S "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] absentees 1, sick 5; 10.55am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet general 427; at 12.00pm U.S.S "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] coal on hand 322 [tons], expended 4.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J.E. Barrett, Landsman, repeatedly slow in obeying orders, three (3) days' extra duty scrubbing dirty canvas.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes from East by South and gentle breezes from SE by East.
Barometer falling.
At 12.55pm flagship signaled general 513.
Took on board 12 tons fresh water from Navy Yard water boat.
At 3.40pm received on board with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, ten (10) Marines from the Navy Yard, Cavite, Philippine Islands, as follows: (see list appended [below]).
Received in Construction and Repair Department from the General Storekeeper: 25 gallons boiled linseed oil; 5 gallons copal varnish.
Received on board Marines' stores as per list attached [below].
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, with light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm
F. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, absent from ship, overstaying liberty.
Received in Steam Engineering Department following stores: (see list [below]).
Transferred with bags, hammocks and all necessary transfer papers to the United States Marine barracks, Cavite, Philippine Islands, the following Marines: (see list appended [below]).
Visiting parties from U.S.S. "Manila" and U.S.S. "Culgoa" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "Culgoa" from 6.00 to 8.00pm.
Secured boats for sea.
At 8.00pm U.S.S "Yorktown" [signaled] to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] general interrogatory 118, U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S "Yorktown", "Affirmative".
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12pm to 4pm:
Received on board the following named Marines from the United States Marine barracks, Cavite, Philippine Islands: R.B.H. Heise, Corporal; B. Sauers, Corporal; H.H. Albert, Private; A.T. Don, Private; J.M. Duffy, Private; T. Jameson, Private; M.L. Patton, Private; R.C. Rudge, Private; G. Shultis, Private; J.B. Turner, Private.
Received on board Marines' stores, as follows, and transferred by Major T.C. Prince, Assistant Quartermaster, U.S. Marine Corps, at Cavite, Philippine Islands, to 1st Sergeant George Kesmodel, U.S. Marine Corps, in charge of Guard U.S.S. "Yorktown": four (4) blankets, woolen, in good condition; three (3) coats, undress, in good condition; thirty-six (36) collars, linen, in good condition; thirty-six (36) drawers, heavy, in good condition; twenty (20) drawers, light, in good condition; seventy-two (72) socks, woolen, pairs, in good condition; thirty-six (36) socks, cotton, pairs, in good condition; fifteen (15) shoes, leather, pairs, in good condition; twenty-four (24) suspenders, pairs, in good condition; forty (40) shirts, flannel, in good condition; three (3) trousers, non-commissioned officer, wool, in good condition; fifteen (15) trousers, linen, in good condition; thirty (30) undershirts, heavy, in good condition; thirty (30) undershirts, light, in good condition; two (2) coats, full dress, in good condition.
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4pm to 8pm:
Received in Steam Engineering Department stores from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands, as follows: 8 valve seats and one pattern; 2 patterns for furnace door liners; 1 piston (and sample) for auxiliary feed pump.
Transferred the following named Marines to the United States Marine barracks, Cavite, Philippine Islands: W.S. Sinclair, Corporal; D. Wanless, Corporal; F.L. Beik, Private; G. Braeske, Private; J. Burns, Private; F.S. De Cue [De Ceu in log-book], Private; H.W. Heisch, Private; L.A. Mothersbough, Private; H.L. Verge, Private; F.S. Standinger, Private.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Received aboard from U.S.S. "Culgoa", with bags, hammocks and all necessary transfer papers: W. Sedgwick, Chief Machinist, and J. Kerr, Chief Machinist.
F. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, returned from liberty 23¼ hours over time.
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23 June 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 820 pounds fresh beef; 248 pounds fresh mutton; 900 pounds fresh vegetables; 600 pounds ice.
United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Wampatuck" in log-book] got under way at 5.30am and went alongside U.S.S. "Culgoa", stood out to sea at 7.00am.
U.S. Army transport "Lawton" stood into anchorage off Manila at 7.00am.
Made preparations for getting under way.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy, warm.
Gentle breezes from East, shifting to North and decreasing to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and published portion of Fleet General Court Martial Order number 2, relating to J.A. McCarthy, Seaman, conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline.
Sentence General Court Martial: to be confined in such place as the Commander-in-Chief may designate for the period of two (2) years, to perform extra police duties, to lose all pay that may become due him during said period, except three (3) dollars per month for necessary prison expenses, and, at expiration of confinement, to be paid twenty five (25) dollars, then to be dishonorably discharged from United States Naval Service, total loss of pay amounting to five-hundred and eleven (511) dollars and sixty-four (64) cents.
Proceedings and sentence findings approved, the Naval Prison, Cavite, Philippine Islands, designated as place of confinement.
The Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.
At 11.05am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Nashville" called officially on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
Signals, as follows: at 9.40am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet, telegraphic 0844, 6472, 4793, geographic 3796, telegraphic 1483, 8221, 1495, numeral 1; at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] absentees 0, sick 4; at 12.00pm 316 tons coal on hand, 6 tons expended.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Calms to light airs from NW and NNE, shifting to NE in light and gentle breezes.
Barometer falling slowly.
The Commanding Officer called on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Nashville".
Completed preparations for getting under way.
At 1.50pm, by order of the Commanding Officer, released from confinement J.A. McCarthy, Seaman, and transferred him with bag, hammock, and necessary papers to the Naval Prison, Cavite, Philippine Islands, in conformity with approval of General Court Martial proceedings.
At 2.30pm called all hands up anchor.
Made signal to flagship, interrogatory 075, answered with affirmative.
Under way at 2.35pm.
At 3.06pm put over patent log, reading 0.0.
At 3.15pm set course S73°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 1.4.
On this course to end of watch, when patent log read 7.4.
At 3.50pm sighted U.S.S. "Castine" leaving port.
Steam from [on in log-book] boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 95 [pounds], average revolutions 83.
Draft forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 5 inches.
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4pm to 6pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from ESE.
At 4.25pm changed course to S70°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 10.4.
At 5.30pm changed course to S72°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 20.1.
At 5.40pm stopped the starboard engine.
At 6.00pm changed course to N73°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 24.1.
Average steam 120, average revolutions 88.6.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Partly cloudy, with lightning to Southeastward, moonlight.
Light breeze from ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 6.47pm changed course to N58°W (per compass), patent log reading 30.3.
At 7.00pm ahead slow starboard engine, and ahead full speed at 7.07pm.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 82¼.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course N58°W (per compass) until 10.08pm, then N42°W (per compass), patent log reading 60, until end of watch.
Capones Island [Kapones Island in log-book] light sighted at 8.35pm, bearing N25°W, on bow at 9.30pm, bore North at 9.53pm, and at 10.08pm bore N5°E.
Average steam 109, revolutions starboard [engine] 84.6, port 83.8.
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24 June 1901
Making passage from Manila, Philippine Islands, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 16.65, Long 119.52
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from NE.
Lightning to Northward and Southward.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under boilers A, B and C, on course N42°W (per standard compass) until 12.15am, when Capones [Island] bore East and changed course to N22°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 79.0.
On this course to end of watch, when patent log read 13.7.
At 1.30am passed steamer on port board standing to the Southward.
Average steam 113 [pounds], average revolutions 84.8.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and overcast, with passing showers of rain.
Light airs and light breezes from NE to moderate breezes from East.
Executed morning orders.
At 6.55am changed course to N15°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 40.
Average steam 112½ [pounds], average revolutions 81.1 port [engine], 81.3 starboard.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from SE to ESE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.
Exercised divisions as follows: 1st Division great guns; 2nd Division rifles; 3rd [Division] great guns; Marines Colt's automatic gun; Powder Division revolvers.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.E. Barrett, Landsman, lying, creating a disturbance in number 2 mess, three (3) days' extra duty; F.H. Schultz, Machinist First-class, 23¼ hours over time from liberty, three (3) days' extra duty and reduced to 4th conduct class.
Steam in boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 105 [pounds], revolutions 92.2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Exercised all apprentice boys at heaving the lead.
Mustered at quarters at 1.15pm, followed by divisional drills, as follows: 1st [Division] signals; 2nd [Division] aiming; 3rd [Division] signals; Marine Guard bayonet exercise.
Engaged in scrubbing boat canvas.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers at 88.1 revolutions, on course N15°East (per compass).
Average steam 93 [pounds].
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under boilers A, B and C, on course N15°E (per standard compass).
High land in sight on starboard hand.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, closed watertight doors, and exercised at setting up.
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 48.5.
Average steam 100 [pounds], revolutions 91.5.
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6pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with light airs to light breezes from NNE.
Exercised with electric night signals.
Average steam 100 [pounds], average revolutions 97.
Ship on her course N15°E (per standard compass).
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, partly cloudy, with moonlight.
Light airs from NNE to North by West.
Barometer steady.
Smooth sea.
At 10.50pm sighted Cape Bojeador light bearing ENE¾E.
Steam from [on in log-book] boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 86 [pounds], average revolutions 87.2.
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25 June 1901
Making passage from Manila, Philippine Islands, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 20.52, Long 120.60
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course N15°E (per compass).
Bojeador light bore S65°E, distance 28.1 miles [knots in log-book] at 1.00am.
Average steam 90 [pounds], average revolutions 85.5.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light and moderate breezes from East and ESE.
Barometer rising 2nd and 3rd hours.
Steaming under boilers A, B and C, on course N15°E (per standard compass).
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 84.4.
Ship rolling easily to moderate sea, maximum roll to starboard 4°, to port 12°.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 101.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Gentle to light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Drills: 1st Division seamanship; 2nd Division stations; 3rd Divisions stations; Powder Division stations at general quarters; Marine Guard pistols.
Broke out fore hold for quarterly inspection.
Exercised seaman branch of crew in heaving the lead.
Steaming under boilers A, B and C, on course N15°E (per standard compass).
Average steam [left blank], average revolutions [left blank].
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Changed course to N21°E (per standard compass) at 12.10pm, patent log reading 26.2.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 85 [pounds], average revolutions 88.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical drill and closing watertight doors.
Exercised all coxswains at signal drill.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course N21°E.
Sighted Southern point of Formosa Island at 5.45pm, bearing N19°W.
Average steam 85 [pounds], average revolutions 89.3.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, warm.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course N21°E (per standard compass).
At 6.50pm sighted South Cape light bearing N39°W (per standard compass).
At 7.40pm changed course to N6°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 98.2.
On this course to end of watch, when patent log read 1.9.
At end of watch South Cape light bore N38°W.
Average steam 100 [pounds], average revolutions 95.6.
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8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool first part, overcast, with passing showers the second part.
Light breezes from ENE through North to NW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under boilers A, B and C, on course N6°E (per standard compass).
At 11.00pm changed course to N25°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 29.7.
At 11.25pm sighted Samasana Island bearing NNE.
Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 86.
Formosa Island is also known as Taiwan.
South Cape is also known as Nan Sha and Oluan Bi.
Samasana Island is also known as Kasho To, Lyudao Island and Green Island.
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26 June 1901
At sea, making passage from Manila, Philippine Islands, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 24.53, Long 122.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, partly cloudy, with occasional lightning to Eastward.
Light airs from NW by West to SSE.
Barometer falling.
At 12.25am changed course to N29°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 43.0.
Steaming under boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 86.3.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course N29°E (per compass).
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 17.4.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 86.3.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light to moderate breezes from SE.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N29°E (per standard compass) until 8.20am, when changed to East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.3.
At 9.15am sighted Kumi Island bearing N64°E, and changed course to N64°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 29.3.
At 10.00am changed course to N45°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 37.1.
On this course to end of watch, when patent log read 52.8.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and held collision drill, all divisions reported ready in 3 minutes and 50 seconds.
Held divisional drills, as follows: 1st [Division] great guns; 2nd [Division] single sticks; 3rd [Division] rifles; Marine Corps rifles.
At 9.00am, by order of the Commanding Officer, released from confinement A. Podolsky [Podosky in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, his time having expired.
At 10.45am set clocks ahead 11 minutes.
At 11.23am rock off Southern end of Kumi Island abeam, distance 5 miles.
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], average revolutions 86.8.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm first part, clear second part.
Gentle breezes from SE.
Barometer fell first hour, steady the latter part of watch.
Steaming under three boilers, on course NE (per standard compass).
Broke out forward equipment storerooms and chain locker, for quarterly inspection.
Cleaned and painted chain locker, and restowed chain.
Scraped [scrapped in log-book] boats spars.
Loaded forty-two (42) saluting charges.
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 91.2.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 88.9.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from SSE.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, and exercised at collision drill.
Steam in boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions 96.1.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with occasional lightnings.
Moderate breezes from SE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course N45°E (per compass).
Exercised apprentices and coxswains at signaling.
Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions 96.1.
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8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to overcast, pleasant, lightning to Northward and Westward.
Gentle breeze from SE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N45°E (per standard compass).
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 74.1.
Average steam pressure 118.7 [pounds], average revolutions 96.9.
Kumi Island is also known as Yonaguni-jima.
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27 June 1901
At sea, making passage from Manila, Philippine Islands, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 28.02, Long 126.28
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from SE.
Barometer steady.
Lightning to the NW.
Ship on course NE (per standard compass), steaming under three boilers.
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 14.2.
Average steam [left blank], average revolutions [left blank].
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from SE to South by East.
Barometer steady.
Executed morning orders.
Steam in boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 96.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with light passing rain first part.
Moderate breezes from South by East.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by general quarters.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course north 45°E (per compass) until 8.20am, then N58°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 56.6, until end of watch.
Set clocks ahead 12 minutes at 11.30am.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 96.4.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: H. Staub, Landsman, lying down on cross-trees while at masthead lookout, 3 hours' extra duty; M. Teperman, Landsman, not standing lookout properly, 3 hours' extra duty; F.W. Peters, Seaman, not standing lookout properly, 3 hours' extra duty.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to overcast.
Stiff breeze from SSE and South.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N58°W (per standard compass) until 1.00pm, when changed to N62°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 0.5.
On this course to end of watch, when patent log read 29.3.
At 1.20pm lighted fires in D boiler for steaming purposes.
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Divisions were instructed in marline spike seamanship, Marines in great guns.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 93.
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast, with heavy rain squall last hour.
Stiff to fresh breezes from SW and gentle to moderate to variable breezes.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N62°E (per standard compass).
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 48.5.
Average steam [left blank], average revolutions [left blank].
6pm to 8pm:
Overcast and squally with rain.
Moderate to fresh breeze from South by East.
Barometer steady.
Steam formed on boiler D.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 94.4.
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8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with fresh breezes from South by West.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N62°E (per compass).
Average steam 121.5 [pounds], revolutions 108.1.
Connected D boiler at 8.00pm.
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28 June 1901
At sea, making passage from Manila, Philippine Islands, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 30.70, Long 130.52
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, with passing rain shower first hour, clearing last hour.
Stiff to moderate breezes from SW by West, decreasing to gentle breezes from South by West.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under four boilers on course N62°E (per standard compass).
At 3.45am sighted a small island one point on port bow.
At 3.48am went ahead slow speed.
At 3.55am changed course to N34°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 57.4.
At end of watch sighted a small island one point abaft starboard beam.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 105.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and overcast.
Moderate to gentle breezes from Southward and Westward.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 4.15am went ahead full speed.
At 4.16am changed course to N8°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 59.7.
At 4.40am changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 64.3.
Took bow and beam bearing of Dundas Island, distant 1.9 miles abeam.
At 5.40am changed course to N24°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.3.
At 7.00am changed course to N30°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 90.0.
At 7.30am sighted the islands Yakushima and Nagarobe.
Executed morning orders.
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 101.3.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 104.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast, with passing showers of rain.
Light variable breezes from West to WNW.
Barometer steady.
Changed course at 8.18am to N50°E, patent log [reading] 104.3.
[At] 9.15am changed course to N66°E, patent log [reading] 114.9.
Changed course at 9.30am to N72°E, patent log [reading] 117.9.
Changed course at 11.00am to N66°E, patent log [reading] 135.5.
Changed course at 11.20am to N55°E, patent log [reading] 137.9.
At 9.30am mustered and inspected at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised divisions as follows: 1st [Division] single sticks; 2nd [Division] single sticks; 3rd [Division] Colt's automatic gun; Powder [Division] general quarters; Marines instruction in secondary battery.
At 11.05am set clock ahead 15 minutes.
Steaming under boilers A, B, C and D.
Average steam 107.7 [pounds], average revolutions 108.6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining first part, clearing last part.
Light variable airs and breezes.
Barometer falling.
Made the weekly inspection of all bilges and compartments.
Tested flood cocks.
Everything satisfactory.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course N55°E (per compass) until 12.10pm, then changed course to N49°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 44.5.
Changed course at 1.32pm to N62°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 60.2.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 107.3.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy weather, pleasant.
Light breezes from SSW and South by West.
Barometer rising.
Steaming full speed on course N62°E (per standard compass).
At 4.48pm sighted Oshima lighthouse bearing North by East (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and held fire drill (see slip appended [below]).
Average steam 120½ [pounds], average revolutions 104.4.
Approved: [signed] William Swift, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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4pm to 6pm:
At fire quarters the divisions reported, as follows: 1st Division, stream turned on in 3 minutes and 30 seconds; 2nd Division, two streams on in 2 minutes and 25 seconds, and 3 minutes and 10 seconds respectively; 3rd Division, one stream on in 2 minutes.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from South by West.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers.
At 6.30pm changed course to N55°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 15.5.
Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 112.4.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from South by West, shifting to gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Moonlight.
Steam in boilers A, B, C and D.
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], average revolutions 106.9.
Dundas Island is also known as Gaja-shima.
Nagarobe is also known as Kuchinoerabu-jima.
Oshima lighthouse is also known as Kurasaki Hana lighthouse.
LOG BOOK – JUNE 29th 1901 TO DECEMBER 31st 1901
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Examined M.S.M.
Bureau of Navigation, Received April 2, 1902, Navy Department, 309538 with.
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LOG BOOK
of the
U.S.S. "Yorktown"
Third Rate,
of Six Guns,
Commanded By
Commander William Swift, U.S. Navy,
Attached to Asiatic Squadron,
Commencing June 29, 1901,
at sea near Kobe, Japan,
and ending December 31, 1901,
at [Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands].
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List of Officers
Attached to and on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by Commander E.D. Taussig, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log-Book, from December 18, 1900, to June 29, 1901.
Name |
Rank |
William Swift |
Commander |
W.R.A. Rooney |
Lieutenant-Commander |
C.S. Stanworth |
Lieutenant |
W.H. Allderdice |
Lieutenant |
E.T. Constien |
Ensign |
C.E. Landram |
Naval Cadet |
J.F. Horne |
Naval Cadet |
J.K. Taussig |
Naval Cadet |
R. Nicholson |
Assistant Paymaster |
L. Lohse |
Paymaster's Clerk |
G.D. Costigan |
Passed Assistant Surgeon |
C.P. Bagg [Bogg in log-book] |
Assistant Surgeon |
O.D. Duncan |
Ensign |
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, Navigator.
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List of Officers
Who have died, been detached, or transferred, on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by William Swift, Commander, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log-Book, from June 29, 1901, to [December 31, 1901].
Name |
Rank |
Time of Occurrence, and Particulars |
G.D. Costigan |
Passed Assistant Surgeon |
Transferred July 31, 1901, by order of Commander-in-Chief. |
C.E. Landram |
Naval Cadet |
Transferred November 20, 1901, by order of the Senior Squadron Commander. |
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, Navigator.
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Complement of Petty Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Landsmen, Boys, and Marines on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown" at first commission [November 17th, 1898].
Number Allowed |
Rates |
Number On Board |
1 |
Chief Boatswain's Mate |
|
2 |
Boatswain's Mate First-class |
|
2 |
Boatswain's Mate Second-class |
|
1 |
Chief Gunner's Mate |
|
1 |
Gunner's Mates First-class |
|
1 |
Gunner's Mate Second-class |
|
3 |
Gunner's Mate Third-class |
|
1 |
Chief Quartermaster |
|
1 |
Quartermaster First-class |
|
1 |
Quartermaster Second-class |
|
1 |
Quartermaster Third-class |
|
6 |
Coxswains |
|
1 |
Chief Carpenter's Mates |
|
1 |
Carpenter's Mate Third-class |
|
1 |
Sailmaker's Mates |
|
1 |
Ship's Cook |
|
1 |
Hospital Apprentice |
|
1 |
Chief Master-at-Arms |
|
1 |
Master-at-Arms Third-class |
|
1 |
Hospital Steward |
|
1 |
Chief Equipment Yeoman |
|
1 |
Chief Paymaster's Yeoman |
|
1 |
Chief Engineer's Yeoman |
|
1 |
Yeoman First-class |
|
1 |
Yeoman Second-class |
|
1 |
Yeoman Third-class |
|
1 |
Ship's Writer |
|
1 |
Painter |
|
1 |
Bugler |
|
1 |
Jack of the Dust |
|
2 |
Blacksmith |
|
1 |
Plumber and Fitter |
|
1 |
Coppersmith |
|
1 |
Chief Electrician |
|
1 |
Electrician First-class |
|
2 |
Electrician Second-class |
|
1 |
Shipwright |
|
1 |
Cabin Steward |
|
1 |
Cabin Cook |
|
1 |
Ward-room Steward |
|
1 |
Ward-room Cook |
|
1 |
Steerage Steward |
|
1 |
Steerage Cook |
|
16 |
Seamen |
|
16 |
Ordinary Seamen |
|
10 |
Landsmen |
|
7 |
Mess Attendants |
|
16 |
Apprentices |
|
3 |
Chief Machinist |
|
3 |
Machinist First-class |
|
1 |
Boiler Makers |
|
2 |
Machinist Second-class |
|
3 |
Water Tenders |
|
4 |
Oilers |
|
8 |
First-class Firemen |
|
8 |
Second-class Firemen |
|
15 |
Coal Heavers |
|
166 [164 in log-book] |
Total |
Examined and found to be correct, Navigator [not signed]
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U.S.S. ["Yorktown"].
Description of Instruments used for Meteorological Observations, their Location, et cetera.
Instrument |
Maker |
Number |
Location |
Date of Last Comparison |
Compared With |
Error |
Mercurial Barometer |
H.J. Green, Brooklyn, New York |
U.S. Navy number 50, manufacturer's number 3352 |
Pilot house |
June 1901 |
Standard Manila, by comparing readings |
-0.04 +0.05 |
Aneroid Barometer |
John T. Large, Williamsburg, New York |
27590 |
Under poop in cabin |
January 26, 1899 |
Government building, Honolulu, Hawaii |
After August 14, 1899 -0.07 Correction +1.10 Correction +0.09 |
Thermometer (Dry Bulb) |
||||||
Thermometer (Wet and Dry Bulb) (Psychrometer) |
H.J. Green |
3949 |
On bridge |
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, Navigator.
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Armament
Of the U.S.S. "Yorktown".
Primary
Number of Guns |
Caliber |
Mark |
Description |
Cartridge |
Projectiles |
Carriages |
Remarks |
||
Powder |
Weight |
Kind |
Weight |
||||||
Six (6) |
VI-inch |
III |
30 caliber long |
Smokeless |
23 pounds |
Armour piercing |
100 pounds |
Central pivot |
Breech Loading Rifle converted to Rapid Fire Gun by substitution of Fletcher breech mechanism |
Common |
100 pounds |
||||||||
Shrapnel |
100 pounds |
||||||||
Secondary
Number of Guns |
Caliber |
Mark |
Description |
Cartridge |
Projectiles |
Carriages |
Remarks |
||
Powder |
Weight |
Kind |
Weight |
||||||
Two (2) |
2.244 inches |
II |
6-pounder Hotchkiss Rapid Fire |
Smokeless |
830 [grams] |
Armour Piercing |
6 pounds |
Hydraulic recoil mount |
|
Two (2) |
1.85 inches |
Armstrong |
3-pounder Hotchkiss Rapid Fire |
Cordite |
Steel |
3 pounds |
Hydraulic recoil mount |
Made in England |
|
Common |
3 pounds |
||||||||
Four (4) |
1.457 inches |
II |
1-pounder Hotchkiss Rapid Fire, heavy |
Black |
4.9 ounces |
Armour Piercing |
1 pound |
Hydraulic recoil mount |
|
Two (2) |
6 mm |
I |
Colt's automatic machine gun |
Smokeless |
33 grains |
Steel, jacketed |
133 grains |
Arc mount |
|
Boat armament
1 Cage mount 1-pounder in steam cutter.
1 Tripod mount 6 mm in first cutter for Colt's automatic [machine gun].
1 Field carriage for 1-pounder.
1 Field carriage for Colt's automatic machine gun 6 mm.
1 Tripod carriage for Colt's automatic machine gun 6 mm.
Small arms
100 Rifles 6 mm, Lee, straight pull.
2 Firing attachments, caliber .45, sub-caliber practice for 6-inch rapid fire gun.
70 Revolvers, Colt direct action, caliber .38.
2 Rifles, Winchester, caliber .22, for gallery target practice.
Drill cartridges for 6-pounder, 3-pounder, and 1-pounder.
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, Navigator.
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Tables of Deviation of the standard compass Number [left blank] on board the U.S.S. ["Yorktown"].
Date |
April 28, 1901 |
November 7, 1901 |
Place of Observation |
At sea |
At sea |
Latitude |
16°50' N |
13°09' N |
Longitude |
118°58' E |
144°30' E |
Observed Variation |
0°37' E |
2°39' E |
Ship's Head by Compass |
Deviation |
Deviation |
North |
+0°12' |
-0°10' |
North by East |
+0°26' |
+0°18' |
NNE |
+0°40' |
+0°46' |
NE by North |
+0°30' |
+0°57' |
NE |
+0°19' |
+1°09' |
NE by East |
+0°18' |
+1°14' |
ENE |
+0°16' |
+1°19' |
East by North |
-0°12' |
+1°16' |
East |
-0°40' |
+1°13' |
East by South |
-0°45' |
+0°50' |
ESE |
-0°51' |
+0°27' |
SE by East |
-0°52' |
+0°25' |
SE |
-0°54' |
+0°23' |
SE by South |
-0°50' |
+0°30' |
SSE |
-0°44' |
+0°37' |
South by East |
-0°36' |
+0°28' |
South |
-0°30' |
+0°18' |
South by West |
-0°04' |
+0°15' |
SSW |
+0°21' |
+0°13' |
SW by South |
+0°25' |
+0°24' |
SW |
+0°28' |
+0°35' |
SW by West |
+0°26' |
+0°14' |
WSW |
+0°24' |
-0°06' |
West by South |
+0°10' |
-0°23' |
West |
-0°04' |
-0°40' |
West by North |
+0°12' |
-0°40' |
WNW |
+0°31' |
-0°39' |
NW by West |
+0°25' |
-0°48' |
NW |
+0°20' |
-0°57' |
NW by North |
+0°34' |
-1°04' |
NNW |
+0°38' |
-1°07' |
North by West |
+0°25' |
-0°39' |
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, Navigator.
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29 June 1901
At sea, making passage from Manila, Philippine Islands, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 33.53, Long 134.53
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy first part, clearing last part.
Gentle breezes from NE by North.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course N55°E (per compass).
Patent log at end of watch [read] 22.3.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 108.5.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy weather, pleasant, passing rain shower second hour.
Gentle breezes to light airs from NE by North.
Barometer rising.
Steaming full speed on course N55°E (per standard compass) until 7.57am, when changed to N76°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.6.
At 4.00am sighted high land one point on port bow.
At end of watch Muroto Saki lighthouse bearing N55°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 66.4.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 109.1.
Crew engaged cleaning ship.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and cool, drizzling last hour.
Light breezes from NE by North to NE and gentle, moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 9.18am changed course to N45°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 79.5, when Muroto Saki light was abeam, distant 4.5 miles.
At 10.00am changed course to N43°E, patent log [reading] 87.2.
Set clocks ahead 21 minutes.
At 12.00pm changed course to N48°E, patent log [reading] 104.
At 9.05am stopped the engines while passing through a fleet of fishing boats.
Went ahead at full speed at 9.10am.
Steaming under four boilers.
Average steam 119.7 [pounds], average revolutions 106.6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and cool, with drizzling rain during first part of watch.
Gentle to light breezes from ENE to NNW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm changed course to N53°E, patent log [reading] 12.8.
Hauled in patent log at 1.15pm to clear it, and put over at 1.25pm.
At 2.08pm changed course to N53°E, patent log [reading] 12.8.
At 3.00pm hauled in patent log and found it to be out of order.
At 3.32pm changed course to N12°E.
At 3.45pm put over new patent log, reading 0.
Steam in boilers A, B, C and D.
Average steam 118.0 [pounds], average revolutions 107.6.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from NNW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course N12°E (per compass) until 4.25pm, then N30°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 9.4, until 4.44pm, then N27°E (per compass), patent log 12.4, until 5.55pm, then N36°E (per compass), patent log 27.5.
Standing into anchorage off Kobe, Japan.
Sighted man-of-war at 5.20pm standing in through Akashi No Seto [Akashi No Sito in log-book].
Making preparations for port.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 170.2.
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6pm to 8pm:
Overcast and misty.
Light breezes from NNW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming full speed on course N27°E (per standard compass) until 6.05pm, when commenced steering on various courses towards quarantine ship, Captain conning.
At 6.20pm handed in patent log, reading 32.4.
Stopped off quarantine ship, were boarded by health officers and granted pratique.
At 7.20pm were boarded by a representative of Harbor Master and shown berth.
At 7.35pm anchored with port anchor in 7 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of chain at water's edge.
Bearings anchorage: Wada Misaki light S4°W, flagstaff Kawa Saki N78°W, ship's head ENE.
Draft 12 feet 9 inches forward, 16 feet 1 inch aft.
H.B.M.S. "Aurora" and H.B.M.S. "Phoenix" in port.
Were boarded by officer from H.B.M.S. "Aurora".
Sent officer to make official call on United States Consul.
A. Battistella was rated from Apprentice First-class to Coxswain to date from today.
Let fires die out in boilers A, B, C.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, with rain last three hours.
Calms to light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
At 8.15pm the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" stood in toward anchorage; exchanged vessel's numbers with her.
At 8.48pm United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" anchored.
At 8.50pm the Commanding Officer called officially on the Admiral.
Exchanged signals with United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
The following provisions in Paymaster's Department, condemned by survey, June 29, 1901, were thrown overboard: 2 barrels beans; 1 box corned beef; 10 tins biscuits.
Muroto Saki is also known as Muroto Misaki.
Akashi No Seto is also known as Akashi Kaikyo.
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30 June 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and rainy.
Light variable airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and raining.
Light to gentle breezes from ENE, East, and ESE.
Barometer falling.
At 7.00am the flagship made uniform and time signal.
Cleaning ship's side.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and rainy.
Moderate to gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
At 8.00am H.M.S. "Aurora" fired salute of 13 guns, with American ensign at fore, United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" returned the salute with 13 guns and the English ensign at the fore.
At 10.05am Japanese steamer "Kagoshima Maru" left the harbor.
Sent boarding officer on board H.M.S. "Aurora" to return boarding call.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick and absentee report; at 11.20am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "To Commander Swift, U.S. Navy, the Consul comes here at two (2.00), (signed) McKenzie [MacKenzie in log-book]"; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and rainy.
Light breezes to airs from East by North to ENE.
Barometer fell first hour, steady the last hours.
At 2.20pm the United States Consul went on board the flagship U.S.S. "New York".
At 3.00pm [he] left the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" and the flagship fired a salute of 7 guns.
At 3.05pm the United States Consul came on board, and left at 3.35pm, fired a salute of 7 guns.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals: at 2.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "Permission to give usual liberty", answered "Permission granted"; at 2.27pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "The Consul is now on board this ship. The Consul will go from here to you"; at 3.10pm "Permission requested to salute Consul", answered "Permission granted".
J. Quick, Coxswain, J. Kennedy [Kenady in log-book], Seaman, and M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, left steam launch at wharf ashore and failed to return to ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and rainy.
Gentle to light breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
At 5.10pm J. Quick, Coxswain, returned from shore.
M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, and J. Kennedy, Seaman, returned from shore at 5.40pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer falling rapidly.
Rough sea.
Approved: [signed] William Swift, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
LOGS FOR JULY 1901
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1 July 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and rainy.
Gentle to stiff breezes from SSW to WSW, quieting to light breeze and airs from WSW.
Barometer fell first hour and then arose.
At 1.30am veered to 45 fathoms on port chain.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from WSW.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Following signals were received: [at] 6.55am flagship to fleet general signal 735; [at] 7.55am flagship general signal designating U.S.S. "Yorktown" as guardship.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 8.05am liberty party returned, and mustered, no absentees.
At 9.30am mustered and inspected at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised divisions, as follows: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions great guns; Powder Division and Marine Guard rifles.
Began overhauling battery.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following rating: James J. Manning, Gunner's Mate Third-class to Gunner's Mate Second-class.
Received the following stores in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds fresh bread; 147 pounds beef.
At 9.45am the Commanding Officer left the ship.
At 12.00pm the Commanding Officer returned.
The following signals were made and received: at 8.05am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship, wigwag, "Request permission to dry signal flags"; [at] 8.07am flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Permission granted"; [at] 8.35am flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", wigwag, "Captain Swift, please come aboard by ten o'clock in blue dress uniform and accompany me to Consul, (signed) Rogers"; [at] 9.50am flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", wigwag, "All calls to the British men-of-war are to be considered as made"; at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship general signal sick 2, absentees 0; at 12.00pm made coal report: on hand 139 [tons]; expended 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW to SW by South.
Barometer rising slowly.
Continued work of overhauling battery.
At 1.30pm exercised 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions at aiming drill, and quartermasters and signal boys at signals.
The Paymaster left the ship on duty at 1.30pm, and returned at 3.30pm with 9,696.91 yen.
The Commanding Officer left the ship at 2.00pm, and returned at 3.30pm.
The following signals were made: at 12.55pm general signal "Pipe down scrubbed and washed clothes".
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4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW by South to South.
Barometer steady.
Finished overhauling battery, except port forward, starboard waist and port after 6-inch guns.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees, served out clean hammocks.
The Commanding Officer left the ship at 4.10pm, and returned at 7.00pm.
The Commanding Officer left the ship at 7.30pm.
The following signals were made: at 4.00pm flagship hoisted guard flag at yard arm.
Paid crew monthly money.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light breeze from East.
Barometer rising.
At 10.00pm German merchant steamer got under way and left harbor.
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2 July 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from East.
Barometer steady.
At 12.12am Commanding Officer returned on board.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from ENE and East by North to light airs from East by North.
Barometer steady.
Scrubbed hammocks and executed morning orders.
At 7.00am the Commanding Officer left the ship.
Large English merchant steamer came into the harbor.
Following signals: at 6.55am uniform time signal made by flagship.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with occasional drizzling.
Light airs from East by North.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters, had infantry drill.
Overhauling battery.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 1; at noon numeral 147, numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Exercised boats under oars.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calm and light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
Baseball party returned.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
"Empress of Japan" came in and anchored off Kobe, Japan, [at] 7.10pm.
J.E. Barrett, Landsman, returned from liberty drunk and was placed under sentry's charge until sober.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and raining.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" at 10.10pm: Mexican 47.3; Yen 49.8.
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3 July 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
"Empress of Japan" stood out to sea at 12.40am.
J. Barrett, Landsman, was released [from sentry's charge], he being sober.
"Empress of India" anchored off Kobe, Japan, at 1.00am.
English gunboat anchored off Kobe, Japan, at 7.00am.
"Empress of India" shifted berth inshore.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 118 pounds fresh bread; 147 pounds fresh beef.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" at 7.00am general 735.
Liberty party returned, the following men overstaying liberty: J.H. Burd, Seaman; C.P. Green, Coal Passer; J.A. Johnson, Apprentice First-class; C.E. Lane, Ordinary Seaman; F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman; R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman; J.A. Meeks, Ordinary Seaman; C.W. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman; F.W. Pottberg, Seaman; F.W. Peters, Seaman; John Regan, Coal Passer; H. Schaefer, Landsman; B.M. Stout, Landsman; Thomas Seery, Landsman; T.W. Tully, Landsman; D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
E.J. Wood, Coal Passer, returned from liberty drunk and was placed under sentry's charge until sober.
Assumed guard duty for today.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, with passing rain showers.
Light airs from NE and ENE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, 16 absentees.
Had collision drill and abandon ship, all boats away in 14 minutes.
By order of the Commanding Officer G.S. Wood, Coal Passer, was released from sentry's charge and turned over to Medical Officer for treatment.
Wardroom officers called on the wardroom officers of H.M.S. "Aurora".
Signals, as follows: at 9.05am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Be prepared to full-dress ship at 8.00am tomorrow, fire national salute at noon"; at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] 16 absentees, 1 sick; at 12.00pm 143 tons coal on hand, 4 expended.
12pm to 4pm:
Overcast, with rain.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer rising slowly.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.20pm.
Received on board in Steam Engineering Department: 53 tons of fresh water for steaming purposes.
British Steamer "Empress of India" left port at 1.30pm.
German steamer "Bayern" anchored off Kobe, Japan, at 4.00pm.
Flagship made general signal 4633 at 1.55pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with rain.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
The Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Redpole" called on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
H. Schaefer, Landsman, returned from liberty 10 hours over time.
J.J. Burns, Painter, returned on board ship drunk from liberty, and by order of the Commanding Officer was placed under sentry's charge until sober.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to overcast, with passing rain showers.
Barometer rising.
Carried away port side light of steam launch by striking against side ladder.
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4 July 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast with rain.
Light airs from SW, NNE and NE to calm.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then steady.
Flagship made signals: at 6.45am "Dress ship with flags at mastheads only"; at 7.00am time and uniform signal 735.
At 8.00am dressed ship masthead fashion.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds fresh bread; 147 pounds beef.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast, with passing showers of rain.
Barometer steady.
Calm to light airs from ENE.
At 8.15am placed R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, under the sentry's charge until sober.
At 9.00am W.M. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman, and B.M. Stout, Landsman, were brought on board by the Kobe police, 24 hours over time from liberty.
At 9.00am J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board, 2 hours over time from liberty, drunk, and was placed under sentry's charge until sober.
At 9.10am placed C.E. Olsson [Olssen in log-book], Ship's Cook First-class, under sentry's charge until sober.
At 9.30am placed G.J. Ryder, Coal Passer, under sentry's charge until sober.
At 10.20am the Commanding Officer made official call upon Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Redpole".
At 10.45am sent liberty party ashore.
Signals: at 10.00am made sick and absentee report to flagship.
Mustered divisions at quarters, absentees as per list [below].
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
At 12.00pm United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" and H.M.S. "Aurora" fired 21 gun salute.
At 12.00pm fired 21 gun salute.
At 2.00pm C.R. Green, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 31 hours over time.
Signals: 12.05pm made coal report to flagship.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant first part, passing showers of rain second part.
Light airs from SW.
J. Regan, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 34 hours over time.
Signals: at 5.55pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Please send steamer in to landing at once", U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "Steamer has already been sent in"; at 7.25pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "Permission requested to dry wet hammocks on lines tomorrow", answer "Permission granted"; at 7.55pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "The flagship will exercise with searchlights at eight o'clock".
8pm to midnight:
Rain first hour, clear and pleasant last part.
Calm to light various airs.
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8am to meridian:
List of absentees: J.H. Burd, Seaman; C.R. Green, Coal Passer; C.E. Lane, Ordinary Seaman; F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman; J. Regan, Coal Passer; T.W. Tully, Landsman; D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
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5 July 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan, and making passage to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from West by North.
4am to 8am:
Executed morning orders.
The English mail steamer "Coptic" came in and anchored.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds fresh bread; 147 pounds fresh beef.
Liberty party returned.
T.W. Tully, Landsman, C.E. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, and J.H. Burd, Seaman, returned from liberty 48 hours over time.
Signals: at 7.55am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light variable airs to gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
At 8.10am released [R.] McCormick [McCormack in log-book], First-class Fireman, J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, C.E. Olsson [Olssen in log-book], Ship's Cook First-class, and G.J. Ryder, Coal Passer, from under sentry's charge.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Exercised all boats under oars at fleet tactics.
Pacific mail steamer "Duke of Fife" came in and moored to buoy at 10.45am.
At 11.30am the Commanding Officer returned on board.
At 12.00pm French mail steamer came in and anchored.
Following signals were made and received: at 10.00am sick 2, absentees 1; [at] 11.25am flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", wigwag, "The Consul sends word that there are three of your men in the police station and requests that someone be sent to identify them"; [at] 12.00pm coal on hand 133 [tons], expended 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from SW to West, then calm.
Barometer falling.
At 12.30pm D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, returned on board 53 hours over time.
At 1.35pm started fires in boilers A, B and C.
At 3.40pm Commanding Officer left the ship.
Pacific mail steamer "Coptic" left the harbor.
Following signals were made and received: [at] 12.15pm U.S.S. "New York" to U.S.S. "Yorktown", wigwag, "Pipe down scrub and wash clothes at discretion"; [at] 12.40pm U.S.S. "New York" to U.S.S. "Yorktown", telegraphic, "Proceed to Yokohama at discretion"; [at] 12.15pm [sic] general signal "Guard Yorktown"; [at] 1.16pm "Permission to start fires"; at 1.20pm "Permission granted"; [at] 1.20pm "Send in report on powder before departure"; [at] 3.00pm "Is powder report ready?"; [at] 3.06pm "Yes, will bring it over in a half hour, (signed) Swift".
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from WSW to gentle breeze from SW by West.
Barometer falling.
Hoisted all boats and secured them for sea, and made preparations for getting under way.
At 5.30pm mustered at quarters and turned in clean hammocks and exercised at fire drill.
[At] 5.25pm Commanding Officer returned on board.
[At] 7.30pm tried engines with boilers.
[At] 7.35pm called all hands up anchor, and at 8.00pm got under way and stood out of harbor.
Signals: interrogatory 121, U.S.S. "New York" to U.S.S. "Yorktown" affirmative.
Had fire quarters, time: 4 minutes 50 seconds.
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8pm to midnight:
Cloudy, with passing rain last part.
Gentle breezes from SW by West to SSW.
Barometer falling.
Got under way at 8.00pm.
Set course South at 8.10pm.
Put over patent log at 8.15pm, reading 0.0.
Changed course to S28°W (per compass) at 8.23pm, patent log [reading] 1.3, to S34°[W] (per compass), patent log 16.7 at 9.50pm, to S40°W (per compass) at 10.37pm, patent log 26.7, to S29°W (per compass) at 10.42pm, patent log 27.0, to S5°W (per compass) at 10.49pm, patent log 28.8.
Isumi light abeam at 10.50pm, patent log [reading] 28.8.
Passed two steamers standing out.
Moon rose at 9.24pm.
Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions 111.
While getting under way the forward crank pin on shaft of capstan engine was sheared completely off, necessitating getting up anchor by hand.
Isumi is also known as Tomogashima.
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8am to meridian:
Punishments.
J.E. Barrett, Landsman, drunk from liberty, 2 days' extra duty.
G.J. Woods, Coal Passer, drunk from liberty, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
A.T. Don, Private Marine, sitting down on post, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
H. Schaefer, Landsman, 10 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes.
J.J. Burns, Painter, drunk from liberty, 2 days' extra duty.
J.A. Johnson, Apprentice First-class, 22 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
B.M. Stout, Landsman, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours over time, drunk, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
J. Meeks, Ordinary Seaman, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
W.M. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
W. Pottberg, Seaman, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
W. Peters, Seaman, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
T. Seery, Landsman, 24 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
C.R. Green, Coal Passer, 31 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
J. Regan, Coal Passer, 34 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
T.W. Tully, Landsman, 48 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, 48 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
C.E. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, 48 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
J.H. Burd, Seaman, 48 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
G.J. Ryder, Coal Passer, drunk on board ship, having been on liberty the day before, 10 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
C.E. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, returning from leave tight, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, returning from leave tight, 2 days' extra duty.
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6 July 1901
At sea, making passage from Kobe, Japan, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 34.05, Long 137.50 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy weather, pleasant.
Gentle breeze from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers on course S5°W (per standard compass).
Stopped port engine from 12.30am to 1.00am to repack high pressure cylinder stuffing box.
At 1.15am, when Hino Misaki light bore abeam, distant 4 miles, changed course to S36°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 56.9.
On this course to end of watch, when patent log read 91.0.
At 3.40am sighted Sino Misaki light bearing S69°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 114.5.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy, but pleasant.
Light breezes from SSW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S36°E (per standard compass).
At 5.00am Sino Misaki [Simo Misaki in log-book] light bore abeam, distant 1.2 miles.
At 5.05am changed course to East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 4.4.
At 6.10am changed course to N72°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.3.
Passed four steamers on port hand standing to Westward.
At 7.10am passed Japanese steamer "Setsuyo Maru" close to and made our number, but she failed to answer.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 39.4.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 111.8.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from South by West to SW by West.
Barometer steady until last hour [of watch], when it began to fall.
Field day.
Steaming with boilers A, B, C and D, on course N72°E (per compass).
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 112.4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course N72°E (per compass).
Maximum roll [role in log-book] 21° port, 17° starboard, average roll [role in log-book] 8½°.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 112.7.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments (see list [below]).
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy weather, with passing rain shower last hour.
Moderate breeze from SW by South.
Barometer rising first hour, then steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N72°E (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm sighted land 2 points forward of port beam and Kozu Sima Island [Kosu Sima Island in log-book] on starboard beam.
At 5.10pm sighted Rock Island lighthouse bearing N30°E.
At 5.15pm changed course to N50°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 54.2.
At 5.47pm Rock Island lighthouse abeam, distant 2.5 miles, patent log [reading] 61.7.
At 5.30pm mustered at quarters.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 112.9.
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8pm to midnight:
Overcast and squally, with drizzling rain, fresh breeze from NE, decreasing to light breeze toward latter part of watch.
Barometer rising.
At 8.10pm slowed down to half speed ahead, [at] 8.10pm sighted light bearing N46°E, 8.22pm ahead full speed, 8.30pm half speed ahead, 8.35pm full speed, 9.00pm changed course to N35°E (per compass), patent log reading 105.9.
At 10.38pm hauled in patent log, reading 118.
At 11.00pm anchored with port anchor in 8 fathoms water, and veered to 30 fathoms chain.
[From weather observations page:] Bearings anchorage N85°W (per standard compass), distant 3 miles.
Banked fires in A, B, C and D boilers.
Sino Misaki is also known as Shiono Misaki.
Kozu Sima is also known as Kozu Shima
Rock Island is also known as Mikomoto Jima.
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Meridian to 4pm:
Punishments.
D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, 53 hours over leave, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, not stepping out when ordered to do so, to man boat falls, 1 day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, not spreading awning when word was passed to do so, 1 day's extra duty.
J.E. Barrett, Landsman, dirty white hat at morning quarters, 2 days' extra duty.
J.L. Feeney, Private Marine, insubordination in refusing to obey an order, given him by the Officer of the Deck, using gross disrespectful language to same, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water.
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7 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan, and in harbor
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast, cloudy and cool, with light drizzling.
Light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, with drizzling rain.
Light breezes from NE and NNE.
Barometer rising.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.
Light to gentle variable breezes.
Barometer rising.
At 8.00am tried the engines and hove in to short stay.
At 8.37am sighted United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" off our port quarter.
Called all hands and got under way at 8.42am.
At 8.50am put over patent log, reading 18.0.
At 8.51am set course N47°W (per standard compass).
At 8.56am changed course to N51°W (per standard compass).
At 9.00am changed course to N56°W (per standard compass).
At 9.03am changed course to N67°W (per standard compass).
At 9.10am changed course to N59°W (per standard compass).
At 9.12am changed course to N46°W (per standard compass).
At 9.16am changed course to North (per standard compass).
At 10.09am hauled in patent log, reading 31.09, and lay to for quarantine launch.
At 11.00am called all hands to bring ship to anchor, and at 11.15am came to anchor in 7 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain on port anchor.
[From weather observations page:] Bearings of anchorage: red light mole N15°W, green light English Hatoba [Hotaba in log-book] N78°W.
Draft of ship forward 12 feet 3 inches and aft 15 feet 8 inches.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired two salutes of 13 guns each in answer to salutes fired by the French cruiser "Friant" and H.M.S. "Isis".
At 11.35am Commanding Officer left the ship to call on the Commander-in-Chief.
Signals: at 9.00am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal 163; at 9.07am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] interrogatory 874; at 9.12am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" numeral 117; at 9.20am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal 80, numeral 40; at 9.25am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal 65; at 9.27am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal 99; at 10.00am made sick and absentee report to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book]; at 10.03am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet cornet 282; at 10.05am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal U.S.S. "Yorktown" 132; at 10.10am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Uniform is blue"; at 10.20am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Steamer ahead is a quarantine boat"; at 10.25am "Communicate with quarantine vessel"; at 12.00pm made coal report to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy first part, with light drizzle, cloudy and cool second part.
Gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Petrel" called on board.
The Commanding Officer returned from the flagship and then called officially on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Petrel".
Signals: at 1.35pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal 458; at 2.10pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal 563".
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4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Gentle to light breezes from NE by East.
Barometer rising.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Let fires die out in boilers A, B and D at 4.40pm.
Signals: at 4.15pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "Permission requested to let fires die out", answer "Permission granted".
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool.
Light breezes from NE by East to East.
Barometer steady.
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8 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breezes to light airs from NE by East to NE and NNE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Executed morning orders.
At 6.25am U.S.S. "Petrel" got under way and left the harbor.
Signals: at 6.55am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet general signal 735.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE during first part of watch, then calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 8.00am U.S.S. "New Orleans" fired a salute of 13 guns, which was returned by the flagship with 7 guns.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.
Exercised divisions, as follows: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions company; Powder Division general quarters; Marines infantry.
At 9.30am the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially on the Commanding Officers of H.M.S. "Isis", the French cruiser "Friant" and U.S.S. "New Orleans".
At 9.30am the Commander-in-Chief left the flagship and returned at 11.15am.
At 10.00am made signals: sick 2; absentees 0.
At 10.15am exercised divisions, as follows: 1st and 3rd [Divisions] signals; 2nd and Powder Divisions aiming; Marines whaleboat, and firemen's crew in 1st cutter under oars.
At 12.00pm Commanding Officer returned on board.
Made noon coal report: 74 [tons] on hand; 7 expended.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 115 pounds fresh bread; 147 [pounds] fresh beef.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and overcast, with drizzling rain.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.30pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "New Orleans" called officially on the Commanding Officer, and left at 2.35pm.
At 2.30pm flagship fired a salute of 17 guns, with Japanese ensign at foremast.
At 3.00pm the Commanding Officer left the ship.
The following signals were sent and received: 12.55pm general signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
At 5.30pm Commanding Officer returned on board.
Steamer "Shanghai" ["Shanghia" in log-book] left harbor.
Sent following signal to flagship at 5.50pm: "Invitation accepted for myself and following officers: Rooney, Allderdice, Constien, Nicholson, (signed) Swift".
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8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with rain.
Light to gentle breeze from East to NNE.
Barometer falling.
Sent steamer in to secure for the night.
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9 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and overcast, with rain.
Moderate breeze from North.
Barometer falling.
At 2.00am H.M.S. "Isis" left harbor.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and overcast, with drizzling rain.
Gentle to light breeze from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned, no absentees.
Following signals were received: flagship to fleet, uniform [and] time at 6.55am; designating U.S.S. "Yorktown" guard, flagship to fleet at 7.55am.
Following provisions were received in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds fresh bread; 147 pounds fresh beef; 147 pounds vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling.
Light breezes from North.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by battalion formation and landing party, boats under oars.
Engaged in cleaning ship.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments (see list [below]).
British Steamer "Coptic" got under way at noon and stood out to sea.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 2; at noon numeral 69, numeral 5.
Assumed guard duty at 8.00am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Exercised all boats under sail.
Liberty party went ashore at 4.00pm.
A board, of which Lieutenant Stanworth, U.S. Navy, was senior member, counted the Mexican currency in the custody of Assistant Paymaster R. Nicholson and found the amount of same to be $7,672.16.
Sent ashore the main shaft and crank shaft of the capstan engine for repairs.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
H.M.S. "Ocean" came in and anchored at 7.30am, fired a 13 gun salute, American ensign at fore, which was returned gun for gun by the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", with English ensign at fore.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
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8am to meridian:
List of punishments.
J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, tight from leave, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
J.P. Mulvey, Hospital Apprentice, neglect of duty, not bringing food to a sick man, 2 days' extra duty.
H. Morton, Ordinary Seaman, tight from liberty, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, drunk from liberty, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
J.G. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, tight from leave, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
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10 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy with, light airs from North.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 147 pounds fresh beef; 118 pounds fresh bread; 135 pounds vegetables.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
The Captain left the ship at 7.30am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light airs from North.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Held collision drill and formed battalion for landing.
At 10.55am the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Ocean" called on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
The Italian cruiser "Elba" ["Ella" in log-book] came in and anchored at 11.10am.
She fired a salute of 13 guns, with United States ensign at fore, which was returned gun for gun by U.S.S. "New York", with Italian ensign at fore.
At 11.35am H.M.S. "Ocean" fired a salute of 9 guns, with British Diplomatic Corps flag at fore.
Signals as follows: at 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] sick [left blank], absentees 0; at noon coal on hand 64 [tons], expended 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather, pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Japanese mail steamer "Hong Kong Maru" came in and anchored at 12.15pm.
At 1.00pm flagship made general signal 513.
At 3.00pm the Commanding Officer of the Italian cruiser "Elba" called on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light airs from NE and SE.
Barometer steady.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
At 6.35pm the Captain returned on board.
Made preparations for coaling ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Received on board from U.S. Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: J.W. Deerin, Private U.S. Marine Corps.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, misty.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SE.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
List of punishments.
T. Sheffick, Coal Passer, slow in obeying orders, 5 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
H.E. Child, Apprentice Second-class, slow manning boat after boats were called away to drill, 5 days' extra duty.
O.M. Severied, Ordinary Seaman, slow obeying orders, 5 days' extra duty.
F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, slow obeying orders, 5 days' extra duty.
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11 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light airs from ESE to calms.
Barometer steady.
Five coal lighters from U.S. Navy coal depot came alongside.
Commenced coaling at 6.15am, coolies doing the work.
At 11.00am flagship made time and uniform signal 735.
Sighted H.M.S. "Terrible" standing in.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from East to calm.
Barometer steady.
At 8.05am H.M.S. "Terrible" came in and anchored.
At 10.30am H.M.S. "Phoenix" came in and anchored.
At 11.35am the Commanding Officer [of] H.M.S. "Terrible" called on board officially.
Coaling ship.
Signals: at 9.25am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet "Friday and Monday dinners full dress and evening dress"; at 9.40am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "Permission to send men aloft", answer "Permission granted"; at 10.00am made sick and absentee report to flagship; at 11.20am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet "Paint the smokestacks spar color up to the top, (signed) Rodgers"; at 11.30am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet general signal 684, "Shift during meal hour"; at 11.50am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet annulling 696, 700; at noon made coal report to flagship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 12.05pm the Commander-in-Chief's barge passed, with United States jack in bows, carrying the United States Minister to Japan.
At 1.45pm released J.L. Feeney, Private Marine, from confinement by order of Commanding Officer.
At 1.45pm the French mail steamer "Annam" came into the harbor.
At 2.17pm United States Minister left the flagship and the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired a salute of 15 guns.
At 3.20pm finished coaling, took in 260 tons.
At 3.30pm Commander-in-Chief made official call on board H.M.S. "Terrible".
Draft of ship after coaling: forward 14 feet 2 inches; aft 16 feet 4 inches.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling last hour.
Barometer steady.
Commanding Officer called officially upon the Commanding Officers of H.M.S. "Ocean" and H.M.S. "Terrible" and the Italian cruiser "Elba".
Signals: at 4.05pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Please send in names of five officers besides yourself, six including all, to attend the celebration and ceremony on shore, Sunday the 14th"; at 4.27pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "Permission requested to scrub canvas", answer "Permission granted"; at 4.30pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet, "Please send names of two officers besides Captain to dine with Minister of Marine in Tokyo on Tuesday night"; at 6.25pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet "Luncheon tomorrow informal, then can change into plain clothes same as yesterday"; at 7.10pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet "The uniform for Tuesday dinner will be evening dress".
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8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling.
Light airs from South and East to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
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12 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, rainy and squally first half [of watch], passing showers of rain second half.
Light airs from East to gentle and moderate breezes from SW to South by West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds fresh bread; 147 pounds fresh beef; and 147 pounds vegetables.
Cleaning and painting ship.
Signals: at 6.55am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet general signal [left blank].
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast, with light rain.
Light breezes from SSW.
Barometer rising and falling.
Sent guard boat at 8.50am to flagship.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by instruction in stations for arming and equipping boats for distant service.
Cleaning and painting the outside of the ship and touching up white paint inside, also painting smokestack.
At 10.30am Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Costigan left the ship on duty and went on board U.S.S. "New Orleans".
The following signals were sent: [at] 10.00am sick 4, absentees 0; [at] noon coal expended 4 [tons], coal on hand 325.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light breeze to light airs from SW by SW [to] SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
[At] 12.20pm Japanese battleship "Hatsuse" ["Hotsuse" in log-book] came in, flying Vice-Admiral's flag at fore, and anchored.
[At] 12.53pm flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired salute of fifteen guns, Japanese ensign at foremast, which was returned gun for gun by the Japanese flagship, United States ensign at foremast.
[At] 12.55pm H.M.S. "Ocean" fired salute of 15 guns, Japanese ensign at foremast, which was answered by the Japanese flagship gun for gun.
[At] 12.58pm French cruiser "Friant" fired salute of 15 guns, Japanese ensign at foremast, which was returned gun for gun, with French ensign at foremast.
[At] 1.01pm Italian cruiser fired salute of 11 guns, Japanese [Japan in log-book] ensign at foremast, which was answered gun for gun by the Japanese flagship, Italian ensign at foremast.
At 3.00pm water lighter came alongside, and received [left blank] tons of fresh water for steaming purposes.
[At] 1.05pm Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Costigan returned to the ship.
Finished painting outside of ship.
Sent liberty party ashore at 4.00pm.
Signals: flagship to fleet numeral 513.
Tested flood cocks and found everything in good condition.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze to light airs from SW by South.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
At 5.30pm the Commanding Officer returned on board.
[At] 6.00pm sent visiting party to U.S.S. "New Orleans".
[At] 6.20pm visiting party from U.S.S. "New Orleans" came on board.
At 7.00pm the Commanding Officer, accompanied by Lieutenant-Commander Rooney, Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book], Ensign E.T. Constien and Passed Assistant Paymaster R. Nicholson, left the ship to attend a dinner given by officials on shore.
[At] 7.40pm visiting party from U.S.S. "New Orleans" left the ship.
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8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, calm.
Barometer steady.
At 8.30pm visiting party to U.S.S. "New Orleans" returned.
[At] 11.35pm Commanding Officer and officers returned from shore.
Signals: [at] 11.40pm, Ardois [system], flagship to fleet "Do not air bedding tomorrow".
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13 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs first hour and then calm.
Barometer rising.
Painting outside.
Liberty party returned, no absentees.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; 149 pounds fresh beef; 149 pounds vegetables.
Signals: uniform [and] time at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SSE.
Barometer rising.
Field day.
Received aboard main shaft for capstan engine.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 4; at noon numeral 4, numeral 321.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SSE.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
The Commanding Officer [of] H.M.S. "Phoenix" made an official call aboard.
Engaged in painting ship.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
"America Maru" came in and anchored inside breakwater at 6.30pm.
The Japanese Vice-Admiral made official calls on the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", H.M.S. "Ocean" and H.M.S. "Terrible".
Made preparations for dressing ship.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned.
U.S.S. "Yorktown" [signaled] to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] interrogatory 118, U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Affirmative".
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14 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan, and Kurihama, Japan
Lat 35.22, Long 139.73
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant first part, overcast, cloudy and raining last part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Made preparations for getting under way.
Turned over main engines and reported ready at 6.45am [7.45am in log-book].
Hove in short at 7.00am.
Got under way at 7.25am, under [steam from] A, B, C and D boilers, on various courses, steaming in squadron with the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" and U.S.S. "New Orleans", standing out of Yokohama harbor.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 238 pounds fresh bread; 297 pounds fresh beef; 297 pounds fresh vegetables.
Signals: U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet general 684, 696, 711; at 7.25am general 121.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, with rain.
Light airs from ESE [ESS in log-book].
Barometer falling rapidly.
At 8.40am sighted Japanese squadron at anchor, the "Hatsuse" ["Hatutse" in log-book] flying a Vice-Admiral's flag, and all ships full-dressed.
At 8.55am U.S.S. "New York" fired a salute of 15 guns, with Japanese ensign at fore, the salute was returned by the "Hatsuse" ["Hatutse" in log-book] gun for gun, with American ensign at fore.
At 9.15am in obedience to signals from the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" anchored, and full-dressed ship, with Japanese ensign at main.
Anchored with port anchor in 20 fathoms of water, with 60 fathom shackle at water's edge.
Draft forward 14 feet 1 inch, aft 16 feet 3 inches.
At 10.18am the Japanese battleship "Shikishima" came in and anchored, and full-dressed ship.
At 11.05am the Captain and five officers left the ship to attend the unveiling of the Commodore Perry monument at Kurihama.
Made routine 10 o'clock, noon, and other signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and raining.
Calms to light breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling.
At 12.10pm the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired a salute of 21 guns, Japanese ensign at main, and the "Hatsuse" ["Hatutse" in log-book] fired 21 guns, with United States ensign at main.
Marine guards of all ships were paraded and faced towards the Perry monument on shore during the unveiling.
At 1.40pm a Japanese torpedo boat destroyer left the anchorage.
At 2.15pm the battleship "Shikishima" stood out.
At 2.25pm the Captain returned on board ship.
In obedience to signals from the flagship got under way at 3.05pm and took position in column, steaming under three boilers on various courses following flagship, Captain conning.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with rain.
Light breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming in squadron at prescribed speed, following flagship, Captain conning.
At 4.45pm anchored in six fathoms off Yokohama in obedience to signal from flagship, 30 fathoms of chain on port anchor.
Full-dressed ship with French ensign at main, and at sundown all men-of-war fired a salute of 21 guns.
Let fires die out in three boilers.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and raining.
Light breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
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15 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan, and Kurihama, Japan [the latter is a mistake]
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, with drizzling rain at intervals.
Light airs from NW to East and calms.
Barometer steady until 5.00am.
At 7.00am the flagship made uniform, time and uniform signal.
The French cruiser "Friant" left port at 6.00am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with steady rain.
Light airs from NE to East.
Barometer steady.
Guard ship.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Divisional drills omitted on account of rain.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, 2 hours over time, tight, 2 days' extra duty; Edward Reilly, Coal Passer, 2 hours over time, 1 day's extra duty.
Commanding Officer called officially on the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Phoenix".
Signals: at 10.00am made sick and absentee report to flagship; at 12.00pm made coal report to flagship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 12.15pm sighted U.S.S. "Bennington" standing in.
At 12.30pm U.S.S. "Bennington" fired a salute of 13 guns.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" returned the salute with 7 guns.
At 12.56pm U.S.S. "Bennington" anchored.
At 1.30pm H.M.S. "Phoenix" got under way and left the harbor.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per Signal [Record] Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs from East and light breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 5.20pm a Japanese gunboat came in and anchored.
At 5.35pm the Japanese gunboat fired a salute of 13 guns, with United States ensign at the fore.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" returned the salute gun for gun.
At 6.15pm the Japanese gunboat shifted her anchorage.
Signals as per Signal [Record] Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer fell first part, then steady.
Signals as per Signal [Record] Book.
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16 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy first part, with light breezes from NE.
Overcast and cloudy second part, with light airs from North.
Barometer rising.
Executed morning orders.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; 148¾ pounds fresh beef; 148¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant, party cloudy.
Light airs from North to NNE.
Barometer steady.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by landing party drill: 1st Section reported ready in 8 minutes; 2nd Section 8 minutes and 30 seconds; battery 5 minutes and 30 seconds.
At 9.45am Commanding Officer returned on board with the German Minister, and at 10.00am sent the latter to flagship.
At 10.30am Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Bennington" called on Commanding Officer.
At 10.45am called away all boats for exercise under oars at fleet tactics: 1st cutter reported ready in 2 minutes and 30 seconds; 2nd cutter in 4 minutes; 3rd cutter in 3 minutes and 15 seconds; gig [in] 3 minutes and 20 seconds; whaleboat [in] 9 minutes and 50 seconds.
At 11.45am calling committee from H.M.S. "Ocean" came on board and called on Commanding Officer and wardroom officers.
The following punishments were awarded: S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform and using obscene language when spoken to by Corporal of the Guard, 5 days' extra duty; R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, not answering call when guard was called, 5 days' extra duty.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of F.J. Wolcott for 12 months as Coxswain.
The following signals were made: [at] 8.10am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], wigwag, "Permission to dry bunting"; [at] 8.13am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", wigwag, "Permission granted"; [at] 10.00am sick 3, absentees 0; [at] 10.00am "Our launch brings German Minister at once"; [at] 10.10am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Send boat for paymaster"; [at] 12.00pm coal on hand 298 [tons], expended 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant, partly cloudy.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Hoisted all boats, except steamer.
Discharged ashes in three lighters alongside.
At 1.15pm Hop Committee from United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" came on board.
At 3.00pm the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Ocean" came on board and called on the Commanding Officer.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department the following stores: (see list [not included]).
The following signals were made and received: [at] 12.45pm "Uniform for dinner tonight is evening dress A"; [at] 12.55pm general signal numeral 513.
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Meridian to 4pm:
Received in Paymaster's Department: 200 pounds coffee; 200 pounds tea.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South by West.
Barometer falling slowly.
[At] 4.30pm the Commanding Officer and party left ship to attend a dinner at Tokyo, given by the Japanese Minister of Marine.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "New Orleans".
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and slightly hazy.
Light airs from South by West.
Barometer falling.
At 11.10pm Commanding Officer and party returned.
Visiting party from U.S.S. "New Orleans" returned.
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17 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South during first part of watch and shifting to NNE during latter part.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and rainy.
Light airs from NNE, variable during last hour.
Barometer steady.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department stores, as follows: 119 pounds fresh bread; 148¾ pounds beef; 148¾ pounds vegetables.
Liberty party returned, no absentees.
Following signals: [at] 6.55am uniform [and] time general signal.
[At] 6.10am H.M.S. "Ocean" got under way and left the harbor.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy, with light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by collision drill and divisional drills, as follows: 1st [Division] single sticks; 2nd [Division] revolvers; 3rd [Division] single sticks; Powder [Division] instruction; Marine squad revolvers.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 550 pounds sugar.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: N.A. Batchelder, Yeoman Third-class, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty and reduced 1 [conduct] class.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 2; at noon numeral 294, numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Signals: U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" at 1.15pm general 533, telegraphic 1495, designated numeral 2.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling first part.
Light airs from North by East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Japanese training ship.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "New Orleans" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Calm and variable light airs.
Barometer rising.
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18 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and cool, with light airs and breezes from SE.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned.
L.C. Proulx, Landsman, absent, overstaying liberty.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; 148¾ pounds fresh beef; 148¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to overcast, pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer rising until 11.00am, then falling.
At 9.30am sounded to general quarters, divisions reported ready as per list attached [below].
The Captain called on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Bennington".
Received in Paymaster's Department: 2352 pounds sugar.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: H.E. Child, Apprentice Second-class, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Made routine ten o'clock and noon signals, as follows: absentees 0; sick 1; coal on hand 289 [tons]; expended 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather.
Calms to light breezes from South by East.
Barometer falling.
Hoisted out two boat loads of ashes.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.
Exercised Engineer's Division and Marines at great guns.
At 3.30pm flagship made general signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light airs from East and calms.
Barometer rising.
H.M.S. "Phoenix" changed berth.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, and exercised at setting up.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy weather, misty.
Light airs from NNW and calm.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
General quarters was called at 9.26.10am, and the Divisions reported, as follows: at 9.33.30am 1st Division 7 minutes 20 seconds; at 9.33.30am 2nd Division 7 minutes 20 seconds; at 9.33am 3rd Division 6 minutes 50 seconds; at 9.33.30am Powder Division 7 minutes 20 seconds; at 9.28am Engineer's Division 1 minute 50 seconds; at 9.27.45am Surgeon's Division 1 minute 30 seconds; at 9.27am Paymaster's Division 50 seconds; at 9.30.10am Marines 4 minutes.
All divisions were reported in 7 minutes 20 seconds.
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19 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, foggy.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer rising last half [of watch].
Received in Paymaster's Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; and 148¾ pounds each of fresh pork and vegetables.
At 7.00am flagship made time and uniform signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Guard ship.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Called away all boats for drill under oars, times of shoving off from ship: 1st cutter 3 minutes; 2nd [cutter] 4 minutes and 10 seconds; 3rd [cutter] 2 minutes and 30 seconds; whaleboat 4 minutes; dinghy 4 minutes and 10 seconds.
Received in Steam Engineering Department stores as per list [below].
At 9.30am the Commanding Officer left the ship for General Court Martial duty on United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
At 10.00am General Court Martial met on board United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
The mail steamer "[Empress of] China" entered the harbor.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
At 3.00pm the General Court Martial on board United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" adjourned.
At 3.15pm the Commanding Officer returned on board.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Served out clothing and small stores to the crew.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SE by South to calm.
At 5.00pm sounded the fire alarm, divisions reported ready, as follows: 1st [Division] 2 minutes 40 seconds; 2nd [Division] 3 minutes; 3rd [Division] 1 minute 50 seconds; Powder [Division] 2 minutes 10 seconds; Engineer's [Division] 1 minute 20 seconds; Marine Guard 1 minute 10 seconds.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool.
Calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
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8am to meridian:
Received in Steam Engineering Department from Yokohama Engine and Iron Works: 15 gallons boiled oil; 308 pounds red lead; 5¼ pounds ¼-inch brass pipe (1 piece); 2 bars, 16 feet x ¾ inch iron, round; 2 bars 16 feet x 1½ inches steel (machinery); 1 swage block; 6 oil cans; 1 pint muriatic acid; 4 ¼-inch globe valves; 6 ¼-inch brass nipples; 6 ¼-inch brass couplings; 20 pounds lye; 15 pounds tallow; 2 pieces asbestos packing (with wire insertion); 250 gallons engine oil; 2 gross rubber bands, assorted.
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20 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE to NW, NNW and NNE.
Barometer steady.
Field day.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; 148¾ pounds fresh beef; and 148¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
Sent Japanese ensign to the flagship as ordered by signal.
Liberty party returned.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
At 10.00am steamer "Empress of China" left harbor.
[At] 10.25am meeting of Hop Committee on board.
[At] 11.25am Japanese torpedo launch came in and went inside of breakwater.
Following signals were made and received: [at] 9.25am flagship to fleet "Hold steam launch available next Wednesday afternoon for transportation of guest"; [at] 9.40am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] and U.S.S. "New Orleans" [N in log-book], "Hop Committee will meet here at 10.30 today, (signed) Swift"; [at] 10.00am absentees 0, sick 0; [at] 11.13am interrogatory 427; [at] 11.14am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Affirmative"; [at] 12.00pm coal expended 4 [tons], on hand 281.
At 11.00am Robert Thornton, Landsman, transferred to Naval Hospital for treatment, with bag and hammock.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South to SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
[At] 12.30pm Commanding Officer left the ship.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.
[At] 3.35pm flagship fired a salute of 17 guns, Japanese ensign at the foremast.
Received in Engineer's Department the following stores: (see list attached [below]).
The following signals were made and received: [left blank].
[At] 3.40pm General Court Martial met on board the flagship and fired one gun, with jack at the main.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer rising slowly.
[At] 4.35pm Commanding Officer returned to the ship.
[At] 4.37pm the flagship fired a salute of 13 guns, with American ensign at the fore.
[At] 4.50pm Commanding Officer left the ship, and returned at 7.50pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
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Meridian to 4pm:
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 2 fullers, top, 1 1½-inch, 1 1-inch; 2 swages, top, 1 1-inch, 1 1½-inch, 1 2-inch; 1 bar steel 1½-inch, 40 pounds.
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21 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South to SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm and then light airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
Carried out morning orders.
German mail steamer came in and anchored.
Following signals received: [at] 6.55am general signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with light airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by ship and divisional inspection by the Commanding Officer.
Published the Articles of War.
Church party aboard the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" from 10.00am to 11.30am.
Liberty party went ashore at 11.00am.
U.S.S. "Bennington", flying a homeward-bound pennant, stood out to sea at noon.
Made the following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 0; at noon numeral 274, numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light rain first part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Divine services were held at 4.30pm, conducted by Chaplain Chadwick.
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "New Orleans" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
The "Empress of China" came in and anchored off the lightship, outer harbor, at 7.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer steady.
The "Empress of China" went into the inner harbor.
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22 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining first part.
Light variable airs and breezes.
Barometer rising.
Italian cruiser "Elba" stood out to sea at 5.45am.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; 148¾ pounds fresh beef; 148¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
Overhauled starboard chain.
Liberty party returned.
J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, overstaying liberty.
Signals: U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
Communion services were conducted by Chaplain Chadwick at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy weather, clearing last hour.
Light airs from North.
Barometer rising.
At 8.30am the Japanese training ship left port.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, absent over leave.
Held drills, as follows: 1st period: 1st Division revolvers; 2nd [Division] bayonet exercise; 3rd [Division] instruction in great guns; Powder Division single sticks; Marines bayonet exercise; 2nd period: 1st [Division] seamanship; 2nd [Division], Powder [Division] and Marines aiming; 3rd [Division] signals.
Discharged two boat loads of ashes.
Made routine ten o'clock and noon signals, as follows: sick 0, absentees 1; coal on hand 273 [tons], expended 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East, SE and South.
Barometer steady.
At 12.05pm the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired a salute of 9 guns, with German ensign at fore.
At 12.10pm the Royal Mail steamer "Empress of China" left port.
At 3.30pm the flagship made general signal 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to overcast.
Calm to light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
Received with bags and necessary transfer papers from the United States Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan: A.B. Corson, Ordinary Seaman; and W.E. Demoss, Private Marine.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, absent.
At 5.45pm the United States mail steamer "City of Peking" came in and anchored.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
At 10.00pm J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 15 hours over time.
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23 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to calms.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 7.00am flagship made time and uniform signal 735.
Received in Paymaster's Department the following fresh provisions: 119 pounds bread; 148¾ pounds each of beef and vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE to East.
Barometer rising.
Guard ship.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Drilled the battalion in heavy marching order.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, 15 hours over time, two days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East and SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Held boat drill under sail.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW to SSW.
Barometer steady.
At 5.12pm United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" got under way and went inside of breakwater.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SSW and SW.
Barometer steady.
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24 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and overcast, misty.
Calm first part, light airs from Northward and Westward second part.
Barometer falling slowly.
Executed morning orders.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds fresh beef; and 150 pounds fresh vegetables.
Liberty party returned.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNE to SSE.
Barometer falling slowly.
[At] 9.10am Commanding Officer left the ship.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by collision drill and instruction by divisions in stations at general quarters.
1st Division reported ready in 2 minutes 30 seconds; 2nd [Division] 2 minutes 10 seconds; 3rd [Division] 2 minutes 10 seconds; Powder [Division] 4 minutes 10 seconds; Engineer's Division 3 minutes; Marines 1 minute.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: S. Hagensee [Hagansee in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, not manning boat when boat was called away, 5 hours' extra duty.
At 10.00am sighted man-of-war leaving Yokosuka [Yokosko in log-book], probably Japanese battleship.
[At] 10.30am flagship returned borrowed signal flags, except international E, and French, British, Egyptian and Siamese ensigns.
[At] 11.30am the Commanding Officer returned on board.
The following signals were sent and received: [at] 10.00am sick 2, absentees 0; [at] 12.00pm coal expended 264 [tons], on hand 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE to SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
[At] 1.50pm Commanding Officer returned.
[At] 1.15pm sent liberty and baseball parties ashore.
At 2.30pm the following officers left the ship to attend reception on board the flagship: Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy; Ensign E.T. Constien, U.S. Navy; Naval Cadets J.K. Taussig and F.J. Horne, U.S. Navy; Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Costigan, U.S. Navy; Assistant Paymaster R. Nicholson, U.S. Navy; and Paymaster's Clerk R.L. Lohse.
[At] 3.12pm two Japanese torpedo boats came in and anchored inside breakwater.
[At] 3.47pm Lieutenant-Commander W.R.A. Rooney left ship to attend reception on board the flagship.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
[At] 6.05pm two Japanese torpedo boats got under way and went out.
Received in Equipment Department: 50 pounds Venetian red; 10 gallons Japan Drier.
[At] 7.00pm officers returned from reception on flagship.
[At] 7.30pm Commanding Officer returned on board.
Baseball party returned.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
[At] 9.00pm large steamer came in and anchored near lightship.
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25 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW to NW.
Barometer steady.
[At] 5.30am flagship got under way, and anchored outside breakwater at 5.58am.
Japanese steamer came in at 5.35am.
Liberty party returned.
Following signal was received: [at] 6.55am uniform [and] time general signal 735.
Following stores were received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds each of fresh beef and fresh vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by general quarters.
Instructed divisions at signals, and seamanship second drill period.
Sent down signal yard for repair.
Received aboard all flags loaned to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book].
"City of Peking" stood out to sea at 9.00am.
The Commanding Officer reported aboard U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] in obedience to signal.
"Empress of Japan" came in and moored to buoy in inner harbor.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 1; at noon numeral 260, numeral 4; at 10.10am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] interrogatory "Permission to send down signal yard", U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Affirmative".
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SE.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Received aboard 55 tons fresh water for boiler purposes.
Two Japanese battleships cruising off the Mount of Baum [?].
"City of Peking" standing in at end of watch.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
Overhauled battery.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Received in Equipment Department: 48 pounds concentrated lye.
Visiting parties from United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" and U.S.S. "[New] Orleans" aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
"City of Peking" anchored at 4.30pm off the lightship, got under way at 5.30pm and stood out to sea.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SSE.
Barometer rising.
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26 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with variable light airs.
Barometer rising.
H.M.S. "Terrible" stood out to sea at 4.10am.
Sent ashore for repairs the main shaft to capstan engine.
Liberty party returned.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds fresh beef; 150 pounds fresh vegetables.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE and SW.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Called away all boats for exercise under sail.
Boats away, as follows; 3rd cutter 3 minutes; gig 3 minutes 20 seconds; 1st and 2nd cutters and dinghy 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
At 10.30am the German gunboat "Jaguar" came in and anchored.
At 10.00am Rear Admiral Rodgers came on board, and left at 10.30am.
At 11.30am the Commanding Officer of Seiner Majestät Schiff [H.M.S. in log-book] "Jaguar" called officially on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
Made routine 10.00 o'clock and noon signals, as follows: absentees 0, sick 1; coal on hand 256 tons, expended 4.
Other signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes to light airs from South by West and gentle breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.
At 1.30pm U.S.S. "New Orleans" left port.
Crossed signal yard.
Received from U.S.S. "New York", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: S.A. Bolle, Second-class Fireman; J.P. Coyle, Second-class Fireman; J. Marolis, Second-class Fireman; F. Ryan, Oiler.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes to light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, no absentees.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from South and SSW.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned on board.
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27 July 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and overcast, with passing rain showers last two hours.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 248 pounds fresh bread; and 310 pounds each of beef and vegetables.
At 7.00am flagship made time and uniform signal 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast, rainy first part and foggy last part.
Calm to light airs from NE and East.
Getting ship ready for sea.
At 8.45am H.M.S. "Phoenix" got under way and stood out to sea.
At 8.55am sighted the S.S. "Doric" entering the harbor.
At 9.25am started fires in boilers A and C.
At 9.40am the Commanding Officer made official call on the Commanding Officer [of] Seiner Majestät Schiff "Jaguar".
Transferred [G.J.] Ryder, Coal Passer, to the United States Naval Hospital at Yokohama, Japan.
At 11.30am United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" got under way and left the harbor.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty.
Light variable airs to light airs and breezes from SE by East.
Barometer steady.
At 3.55pm called all hands up anchor.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and overcast, with passing showers.
Light breezes from South.
At 4.10pm got under way.
At 4.30pm put over patent log, reading 0.0, and set course S11°E (per standard compass).
At 5.18pm changed course to S9°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.2.
At 5.30pm changed course to S22°E, patent log [reading] 9.9.
At 5.55pm changed course to S11°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.3.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 88.
Draft of ship forward 13 feet 9 inches, aft 16 feet 1 inch.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and overcast, with light rain first part, then cloudy with moonlight.
Light breeze from South.
Barometer steady.
At 6.30pm changed course to S50°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.2.
[At] 6.57pm Tsurugi [Saki] light abeam, 4.2 miles distant.
Steaming with boilers A, C and D.
Average steam 105 [pounds], average revolutions 90.
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8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool, with light mist.
Gentle breezes from SW by South.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on course S50°W (per compass) till 9.40pm, when O Shima lighthouse was sighted beaming ahead, then changed course to S70°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 49.0, until 9.55pm, then S75°W (per compass), patent log 52.0, until 10.25pm, then S50°W (per compass), patent log 56.6, until end of watch.
Northern point of O Shima Island abeam at 10.30pm.
Average steam 93.3 [pounds], revolutions 110.
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28 July 1901
At sea, making passage from Yokohama, Japan, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.27, Long 137.42 [Latitude 37.27 in log-book]
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy to overcast, with passing rain shower third hour.
Light breeze from SW by South.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
At 12.05am sighted Rock Island light bearing S56°W.
At 2.15am Rock Island light abeam, distant 3.4 miles.
At 2.25am changed course to S82°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 77.5.
At 2.30am passed steamer on port hand standing to Eastward.
At 2.45am sighted Iro Saki light 2 points forward of starboard beam, light abeam at 3.00am.
Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 90.5.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breezes from SW by South.
Barometer rising slowly.
Ship steaming under three boilers A, C and D, on her course S82°W (per standard compass).
At 6.10am sighted Omai Saki lighthouse bearing N40°W (per standard compass).
About 6.25am sheered to port to clear a small brigantine, then brought the ship back to her course S82°W (per standard compass).
At 7.00am Omai Saki lighthouse abeam, distant 13.6 miles.
Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 86.2.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, light haze on horizon.
Light breeze from WSW to gentle breeze from West last hour.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming on course S82°W (per standard compass), with boilers A, C, and D.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am and the Commanding Officer inspected the ship, followed by general muster.
At 11.45am sighted land on starboard bow bearing N45°W.
Average steam 108 [pounds], average revolutions 87.0.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SW by West.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, C, and D boilers, on course S82°W (per standard compass) until 12.15pm, then changed course to S60°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 90.6.
Average steam 111.5 [pounds], average revolutions 85.6.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from SW by West.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S60°W (per standard compass).
High land of Kii Peninsula in sight on starboard hand.
At 4.15pm passed steamer standing to Eastward.
Average steam 84.3 [pounds], average revolutions 108.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from SW.
Ship on her course S60°W (per standard compass).
Point O Shima sighted bearing S65°W (per standard compass), patent log [left blank], at end of watch.
Average steam 111 [pounds], average revolutions 85.8.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Gentle breeze from SW.
Barometer rising until last hour, then falling.
At 9.37pm changed course to S54°W, patent log [reading] 77.0.
[At] 9.55pm sighted Arundel Point light and changed course to S27°W, patent log [reading] 80.1.
[At] 10.35pm Arundel Point light abeam, 1.3 miles distant, and sighted O Shima light.
[At] 11.50pm O Shima light abeam, 3.8 miles distant, and changed course to S71°W, patent log [reading] 96.1.
Steam in A, C, and D boilers.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 89.8.
Rock Island is also known as Mikomoto Jima.
Iro Saki is also known as Iro Zaki.
Omai Saki is also known as Omae Zaki.
Kii Peninsula is also known as Kii Hanto.
Arundel Point is also known as Tomyo Zaki.
O Shima is also known as Kii Oshima.
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29 July 1901
At sea, making passage from Yokohama, Japan, to Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.46, Long 135.07 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from West.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, C and D boilers, on course S71°W (per compass) until 12.55am, when [Shiono] Misaki light bore North by East, then changed course to N64°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 8.4.
[Shiono] Misaki light abeam at 12.38am, distance 3.1 miles [knots in log-book].
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], average revolutions 78.8.
Passed a steamer standing ESE at 2.40am.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to clear.
Calms to light airs from North by West and ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass) until 4.35am, when changed to N22°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 40.5.
At 5.30am passed U.S. Army transport standing on opposite course.
At 5.35am sighted Hino Misaki bearing dead ahead.
At 5.39am changed course to N28°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 49.0.
At 6.37am changed course to N39°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 59.5.
At 7.15am Hino Misaki lighthouse abeam, distant 1.7 miles, patent log [reading] 65.4.
At 7.30am changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 67.5.
On this course to end of watch, patent log reading 72.2.
Average steam 118, average revolutions 80.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs and breezes from ENE and WSW.
Steaming under boilers A, C and D, on course North (per standard compass).
At 9.24am changed course to N5°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 85.5.
At 10.18am changed course to N28°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.1.
At 11.45am passed Japanese torpedo boat destroyer standing out.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: H.D. Ellsworth, Landsman, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Mustered divisions at quarters and held following drills: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions general quarters; Powder Division and Marines infantry.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 10.05.
Average steam 120, average revolutions 86.4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light to gentle breeze from SW.
Barometer falling.
[At] 12.20pm passed Japanese torpedo boat standing out of Kobe, Japan, harbor.
[At] 12.35pm changed course to N28°E (per compass), patent log reading 16.0.
[At] 12.50pm hauled in patent log, reading 18.0, and then steered various courses standing into Kobe harbor, Commanding Officer at conn.
At 1.10pm slowed to half speed ahead both engines.
[At] 1.20pm passed United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" standing out of harbor.
[At] 1.25pm stopped both engines, and quarantine boat came alongside with health officers, and Harbor Master came on board.
[At] 1.30pm half speed ahead both engines.
[At] 1.35pm called all hands bring ship to anchor and worked engines two bells until 1.45pm, when came to anchor in 7 fathoms of water with port anchor and 30 fathoms chain at water's edge.
Boarding officers from English, German, Italian and Japanese men-of-war came on board, and Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Nanshan" called officially on the Commanding Officer.
Sent boarding officer to return calls of English, German, Italian and Japanese men-of-war.
(See slip attached [below]).
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Meridian to 4pm (continued):
[At] 3.40pm the Commanding Officer of Seiner Majestät Schiff "Geier" called on the Commanding Officer.
[At] 4.00pm large English merchant steamer came in and anchored.
[At] 1.50pm secured engines and let fires die out under boiler A and banked fires under [in in log-book] boilers C and D.
Draft forward 13 feet 7 inches, draft aft 15 feet 8 inches.
The following signals were sent: [at] 1.00pm hoisted distinguishing pennant, which was answered by the flagship; [at] 1.05pm to flagship, telegraphic, 8733 (signal), 2515 (cable), 976 (address); [at] 1.10pm flagship to [U.S.S. "Yorktown"], wigwag, "Hiroshima", "Will wire".
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm first part, then pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from SW to SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Made preparations for coaling ship, and received collier alongside on port side.
Two Japanese steamers came in, one mail steamer.
One Japanese and one English steamer went out.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW, then calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
Bright moonlight.
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30 July 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm, then light airs from West.
Barometer steady.
Large mail steamer came in and anchored off quarantine station.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
[At] 4.50am Japanese man-of-war got under way and left the harbor.
[At] 5.40am U.S.S. "Nanshan" came alongside on port side and made preparations for coaling.
Received from U.S.S. "Nanshan" the following stores: in Supplies and Accounts Department (see list [below]); in Engineer's [Department] (see list [below]).
[At] 7.15am sighted large German mail steamer coming in.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Commenced coaling at 8.20am from U.S.S. "Nanshan" on port side, taking in during watch about 105 tons.
Received aboard the following stores in Ordnance Department: (see list [below]).
The Captain made official calls on the Italian cruiser "Elba", Seiner Majestät Schiff "Geier", H.M.S. "Orlando" and H.M.S. "Pique" [Peoke in log-book].
German steamer "König Albert" anchored off Kobe at 8.20am.
P&O steamer "Doric" anchored off Kobe at 10.00am.
The Commanding Officer of the Italian cruiser "Elba" made an official call aboard.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
Continued coaling ship, finished at 2.00pm, taking in during watch about 131 tons.
U.S.S. "Nanshan" shoved off at 3.15pm, anchored off Kobe at 3.55pm.
Seven tons of coal was put in large baskets and placed on main deck in port and starboard gangways.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with occasional lightning last part.
Light breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Clearing ship.
German steamer "König Albert" left the harbor.
Liberty party went ashore at 6.00pm.
(See slip attached [below]).
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with variable light airs.
Barometer rising.
English steamer "Doric" stood out to sea at 10.15pm.
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4am to 8am:
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 1000 pounds flour; 50 jumpers, white dress; 96 neckerchiefs; 25 pairs shoes, high; 50 trousers, white dress; 20 blankets; 1050 pounds soap, saltwater; 1 iron safe; 153¾ pounds fresh beef; 32 gallons syrup; 96 gallons vinegar; 16 rating badges, blue; 16 rating badges, white; 50 undershirts, light; 12 dozen white buttons; 412 pounds tobacco; 123 pounds fresh bread; 153¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
[Received] Engineer's stores: 104 gallons olive oil; 40 gallons lard oil; 306 pounds waste, cotton; 4 packing rings.
8am to meridian:
Received in Ordnance Department: 2 6-pounder gun covers.
[Received in] Equipment Navigation [Department]: 50 pounds cotton waste.
4pm to 8pm:
Transferred to the General Storekeeper at Cavite, Philippine Islands, per U.S.S. "Nanshan": 2 manila towlines, 5-inch, condemned by survey, and recommended to be turned into store at Cavite, Philippine Islands, for use at that Navy Yard.
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31 July 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with variable light airs.
Barometer rising.
English steamer "Gaelic" came in and anchored at 6.30am, boarded same.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 150 pounds fresh beef; 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds fresh vegetables.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to overcast, with passing rain showers.
Calm and light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Sounded call and collision drill, divisions reported as follows: 1st [Division] 1 minute 25 seconds; 2nd [Division] 3 minutes 20 seconds; 3rd [Division] 3 minutes 20 seconds; Powder [Division] 1 minute 50 seconds; Marines 20 seconds; Engineer's [Division] 30 seconds.
At 9.50am the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Pique" called on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
Assistant Surgeon C.P. Bagg [Bogg in log-book], U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty, in obedience to orders of the Commander-in-Chief, and Assistant Surgeon G.D. Costigan was this day detached and ordered home.
Signals from U.S.S. "Nanshan" as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, clearing last part.
Calms to light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore at 1.15pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Calm to light variable airs.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then steady.
Baseball party returned on board.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms.
Barometer rising.
Approved: [signed] William Swift, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
LOGS FOR AUGUST 1901
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1 August 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 122 pounds fresh bread; and 152½ pounds of fresh beef and vegetables each.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from East by South to NE and calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised at general quarters, time for providing: 4 minutes 30 seconds; 1st Division 2 minutes 10 seconds; 2nd [Division] 2 minutes 35 seconds; 3rd [Division] 4 minutes 30 seconds; Powder [Division] 4 minutes 10 seconds; Marine Guard 4 minutes 30 seconds; Engineer's [Division] 4 minutes 30 seconds; Surgeon's [Division] 2 minutes 35 seconds.
The Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Orlando" made official call on board this ship.
Overhauled battery.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Drilled 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions at seamanship, and Marine Guard at great guns.
At 2.05pm H.M.S. "Pique" got under way and left the harbor.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from West.
Barometer steady.
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2 August 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from West and light airs from SW to calm and light airs from ESE.
At 5.10am the Italian cruiser "Elba" got under way and left the harbor.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from ESE, then calm.
Barometer steady.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, then sent all boats out for exercise under oars and sail.
Exercised Marine Guard at extra order drill.
Following signals received from U.S.S. "Nanshan": coal on hand 2449 [tons], expended 2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from West to SW.
Barometer falling.
Sent empty coal baskets to U.S.S. "Nanshan".
Made preparations for tarring rigging.
Furled awnings and wet down decks.
Japanese tug came in and anchored.
French mail steamer came in and moored to dock.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm, then pleasant.
Light breeze from WSW to SW.
Barometer rising.
The Commanding Officer left the ship.
[At] 5.00pm mustered at quarters and sounded fire alarm.
Tarred down all standing rigging.
Fred Flum, Second-class Fireman, was rated a Blacksmith from July 1, 1901, by the Commanding Officer.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
[At] 11.25pm Commanding Officer returned on board.
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3 August 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Received in Supplies and Accounts: 123 pounds bread; 133¾ pounds beef 153¾ pounds vegetables.
Liberty party returned.
Aired bedding.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with variable light airs.
Barometer steady.
Field day.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. Staten, Landsman, disobedience of orders, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water; F. Lauer, Ordinary Seaman, C. Handyside, Apprentice First-class, not airing bedding when word was passed, E. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, same, 1 day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; A. Podolsky [Padolsky in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, [no offense listed], 1 day's extra duty; C.E. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, and F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, gross indifference in performing duty and slow in obeying orders, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water; F.W. Peters, Seaman, disrespect to Officer of Deck and slow in obeying orders, 1 day's [confinement on] bread and water.
U.S.S. "Nanshan" made following signals at noon: numeral 2447, numeral 2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
Liberty and baseball parties went ashore at 1.15pm.
Engaged in painting ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Baseball party returned.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
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4 August 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling first part.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calms to light airs from SW and SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Broke out of hold and got ready for bending all sails.
U.S.S. "Nanshan" made routine coal report at noon.
At 11.48am the Japanese battleship "Hatsuse" ["Hotsuse" in log-book] anchored off Hiogo, Japan.
Sent boarding officer to her.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
At 2.45pm officer from the "Hatsuse" returned boarding call.
The wardroom calling committee called on the Captains and officers of H.M.S. "Orlando" and Seiner Majestät Schiff "Geier".
Bent the following sails: standing jib; fore staysail; fore and main trysails; spanker; fore, main and mizzen gaff [guff in log-book] topsails.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from SW and W.
Barometer rising slowly.
The wardroom officers of Seiner Majestät Schiff "Geier" called on the Captain and wardroom officers of this ship.
Made preparations for U.S.S. "Nanshan" coming alongside.
The Commanding Officer of the "Hatsuse" called on the Captain.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from West.
Barometer steady.
Hiogo is also known as Hyogo.
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5 August 1901
At anchor off Kobe, Japan, and making passage to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 34.67, Long 135.19
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 5.00am hove in to 15 fathoms of chain.
At 5.30am U.S.S. "Nanshan" came alongside port side and dropped port anchor.
Hove up our anchor.
Commenced coaling ship in bags, which were placed on deck.
Taking on board from lighter fresh water for steaming purposes.
Hoisted out four boat loads of ashes.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 123 pounds fresh bread; and 153¾ pounds each of fresh beef and vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from South.
Coaling ship alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan".
Taking in fresh water.
At 9.12am the Commanding Officer made official call on the Commanding Officer of the Japanese battleship "Hatsuse".
Took on board 56 tons coal up to noon.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breezes from South to SW.
Finished coaling at 2.40pm, and made preparations for sea.
At 3.05pm moored ship, and leaving U.S.S. "Nanshan", anchored with port anchor, 15 fathoms chain in 6¾ fathoms water.
At 3.15pm U.S.S. "Nanshan" shifted her berth.
Took on board altogether 74 tons coal.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
At 4.10pm called all hands up anchor, and at 4.35pm full speed ahead both engines.
[At] 4.40pm put over patent log, reading 0.
[At] 4.40pm stopped both engines to examine port propeller, lowered whaleboat.
[At] 5.07pm hoisted whaleboat, and went ahead both engines.
[At] 5.10pm full speed ahead.
Put over patent log, reading 0.5, and set course South 26°W (per standard compass).
Steaming with boilers A, B, and C.
Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 87.9, port 83.1.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, on course S33°W (per compass) until 7.10pm, then S28°W (per compass) until 7.24pm, then S4°W (per compass) until end of watch.
Tomoga Shima light abeam at 7.25pm.
Average steam 112 [pounds], revolutions 101.6.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SSW and South.
Barometer rising.
Steaming full speed under four boilers, on course S4°W (per standard compass).
At 9.45pm took departure from Hino Misaki light bearing East (true), distant 3.8 miles, patent log 49.5, and changed course to S11°E (per standard compass).
Moon rose at 9.52pm.
Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions 109.
Tomoga Shima is also known as Okino Shima.
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6 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Kobe, Japan, to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 31.22, Long 136.15
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Light breezes to light airs from SSW.
Barometer steady.
Smooth sea.
Ship on her course S11°E (per standard compass), steaming under four boilers.
Small steamer passed astern headed to the Northward and Eastward.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 19.9.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 109.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from WSW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming on course S11°E (per compass), with boilers A, B, C and D.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 108.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by signal and seamanship instruction, all divisions.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers at 109 revolutions, on course S11°E (per compass) until 9.00am, when patent log [read] 76.3, then changed course to S6°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds].
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Staten, Landsman, was released from confinement, his term having expired.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from South and SW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S6°E (per standard compass).
At 1.15pm instructed divisions in seamanship.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 107.4.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Moderate swell from SW.
Ship on her course S6°E (per standard compass), steaming under four boilers.
At 5.00pm changed course to S20°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 67.3.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 79.3.
Average steam 121.5 [pounds], average revolutions 109.5.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to SSW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming with all boilers, on course S20°E (per compass).
Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions 109.5, average helm angle 5° starboard.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs from SSW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course S20°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 107.0.
Moon rose at 10.30pm.
Average helm angle 6° starboard.
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7 August 1901
At sea, making passage between Kobe, Japan, to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 27.07, Long 137.90
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under [four] boilers, on course S20°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 pounds [degrees in log-book], average revolutions 109, average helm angle 5½° starboard.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW to NNE.
Barometer falling.
Smooth sea.
Steaming on course S20°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Average helm angle 6° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 45.2.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 109.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from NNE to NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.35am, followed by instruction in duties at abandon ship.
The following punishments were awarded by the Commanding Officer: (see list [below]).
At 9.00am changed course to S17°E (per compass).
Steaming with all boilers, on course S17°E.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 107.9, average helm angle 3° starboard.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NE to SE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, on course S17°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 108.6.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from SSW and West.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S17°E (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and closed watertight doors.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of H.J.B. Letender as Machinist Second-class for 12 months.
Average helm angle 5° starboard, average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 108.2.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNW.
Smooth sea.
Barometer rising slowly.
Average helm angle 5° starboard.
At 6.38pm stopped the port engine, it being disabled by the coupling bolts working loose.
At 6.44pm started port engine ahead full speed.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S17°E (per standard compass).
Patent log at end of watch [read] 84.1.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 108.2.
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8am to meridian:
List of punishments.
J. Quick, Coxswain, leaving steamer and going in swimming without authority, 2 days' extra duty and reduced one [conduct] class.
T. Sheffick, Coal Passer, leaving steamer and going in swimming without authority, 2 days' extra duty.
J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, shirking, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
H.E. Child, Apprentice Second-class, shirking, 2 days' extra duty.
W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, shirking, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
A.L. Hurd, Seaman, shirking, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
J. Platz, Landsman, shirking, 2 days' extra duty.
E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, shirking, 5 days' extra duty.
J. Martelli, Coxswain, shirking while in charge of coaling party, rating as Coxswain revoked.
J. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, shirking, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
D. Van Coten, Ordinary Seaman, shirking, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
W. Gibbons, Seaman, disrespect to Officer of the Deck and talking at wheel, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
J.E. Barrett, [Landsman], shirking, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with moonlight toward latter part of watch.
Light airs to light breeze from SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.05pm changed course to S20°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 96.2.
Steaming with all boilers, on course S20°E.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 29.9.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 106.3, average helm angle 5° starboard.
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8 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Kobe, Japan, to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 22.92, Long 139.46
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, on course S20°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 105.5, helm angle 5° starboard.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Calm to gentle breezes from WNW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S20°E (per standard compass).
Passed down all coal on deck into bunkers.
At 7.00am set the standing jib, fore staysail, fore and main trysails, spanker and fore, main and mizzen gaff topsails.
Average helm angle before 7.00am 5° starboard, after 7.00am 3° starboard, average steam 117 [pounds], revolutions 115.1.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light breezes from WNW.
Smooth sea.
Barometer steady.
Ship on her course S40°E (per standard compass).
Steaming under four boilers, with all fore and aft sail set.
Mustered divisions at quarters and exercised at general quarters, time: 6 minutes 15 seconds.
At 11.00am started general cleaning and field day.
At 11.10am set clocks ahead 6 minutes.
At 11.30am released C.E. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, and [F.] McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, from confinement and restored them to duty by order of the Commanding Officer.
Average helm angle 5½° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 67.1.
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], average revolutions 107.3.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from WNW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm changed course to S22°E (per compass), patent log reading 79.2.
Field day, all hands cleaning ship.
Steam in all boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 105.8; average helm angle 7° starboard.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from WNW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by instruction in seamanship.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following ratings: (see list [below]).
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, [on course] S20°E (per compass).
Average steam 115 [pounds], revolutions 105, average helm angle 7° starboard.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes from West by North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S22°E (per compass).
All fore and aft sail set.
Average helm angle 6° starboard, average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 106.5.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from West by South.
Barometer steady.
Ship on her course S22°E (per standard compass).
Steaming under four boilers, with all fore and aft sail set.
Average helm angle 5½° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 6.2.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 105.3.
4pm to 6pm:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following ratings: William G.A. Schwerin, Coxswain to Boatswain's Mate Second-class, from July 1, 1901; Fred J. Wolcott, Coxswain to Boatswain's Mate Second-class, from July 17, 1901; J. Dimmick, Seaman to Gunner's Mate Third-class, from July 1, 1901; J.T. Maher, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, from July 1, 1901; Felix G. Weisz, Apprentice First-class to Gunner's Mate Third-class, from July 1, 1901.
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9 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Kobe, Japan, to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 19.30, Long 141.25
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant, partly cloudy with moonlight.
Light airs to light breeze from SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming with all boilers, on course S22°E (per compass), with all plain sail set.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 104.4 starboard, 104 port; average helm angle 5° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 51.7.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course S22°E (per compass).
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 105.7, helm angle 6° starboard.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from West and WSW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S22°E (per standard compass).
All fore and aft sail set.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters.
Equipped all boats for distant service, times of reporting ready, as follows: 1st cutter 5 minutes 30 seconds; 2nd cutter 7 minutes; 3rd cutter 7 minutes 30 seconds; whaleboat 7 minutes 30 seconds; gig 6 minutes; steam launch 7 minutes.
At 10.15am set clocks ahead 9 minutes.
Average helm angle 7½° starboard, average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 103.6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from WSW and WNW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers, with all fore and aft sails set, on course S22°E (per standard compass).
At 1.00pm changed course to S28°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 52.0.
Average helm angle 7° starboard, average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 103.9.
Tested flood cocks.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from West by North.
Barometer rising.
At 4.00pm shortened and furled all sail.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by fire quarters.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following rating: H.D. Ellsworth, Landsman to Ordinary Seaman, from July 1, 1901.
Steaming with all boilers, on course S28°E (per compass).
Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 101.7, average helm angle 5° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 8.3.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Set clocks ahead 19 minutes at 7.00pm.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course S28°E (per compass).
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 106.1, average helm angle 4° starboard.
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8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, bright starlight.
Calm to light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S28°E (per standard compass).
Average helm angle 5° starboard, average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 103.4.
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10 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Kobe, Japan, to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 15.78, Long 143.17
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Smooth sea.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S28°E (per standard compass).
Moon rose at 1.40am.
Average helm angle 5° starboard, average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 102.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 16.1.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from SE to ESE.
Barometer rising.
Daylight at 5.10am.
At 6.00am made sail.
Set all plain sail, except fore topsail.
[At] 7.00am hauled down jib on account of fore topmast tending to buckle.
At 7.28am weather main trysail vang carried away and took in main trysail and topsail.
Steaming with all boilers, on course S28°E.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 61.0.
Average steam 119 pounds, average revolutions 104.6, average helm angle 6° starboard.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light and gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Field day.
Rove off new vangs for main trysail gaff, new sheet for fore gaff topsail, set up on all topmast rigging.
Rigged preventing stay for fore topmast.
Set jib, fore gaff topsail, main trysail and main gaff (topsail).
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course S28°E (per compass).
Average steam 117 [pounds], revolutions 101.5, helm angle 4° port, average 5° starboard.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from East by South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under four boilers, with all fore and aft sail set, on course S28°E (per standard compass) until 1.09pm, when changed to S32°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.8.
At 12.45pm took in mizzen gaff topsail.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: T. Jameson, Private Marine, sitting down on post, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Average helm angle 4½° port, average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 101.2.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Moderate breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
Moderate swell.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S32°E (per standard compass), with all fore and aft sail set, except mizzen gaff topsail.
At 5.25pm took in jib.
Mustered divisions at quarters, sounded signal to close watertight doors, time: one minute and 5 seconds.
Average helm angle 5° port, average heel 5° starboard, average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 105.
Approved: [signed] William Swift, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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6pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with heavy rain squalls.
Gentle to moderate breeze from East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming on course S32°E (per compass), with fore staysail and fore and main trysails, and spanker set.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 93.5.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 103, average helm angle 2° port.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with passing rain and wind squalls first part, clearing last part.
Gentle breezes from East.
Barometer falling last part.
Furled all sail at 9.00pm.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course S32°E (per compass) till 9.00pm, then S25°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 4.1, until 9.07pm, then S30°E (per compass), patent log 5.2, till end of watch.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 100.1, helm angle 3° starboard.
Heel 3° first part.
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11 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Kobe, Japan, to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 13.45, Long 144.66
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Moderate to gentle breezes from East.
Passing rain shower second hour, and lightning to Southward third hour.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S30°E (per standard compass).
Moon rose at 2.45am.
At 3.02am slowed to 90 turns.
At 3.05am sighted Guam Island, Ladrone Islands, three points on port bow.
At 3.10am changed course to S51°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 70.0.
At 3.14am slowed to 70 turns.
Helm amidships.
Average steam 116 [pounds], revolutions 93.8.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming on various courses, with various speeds, entering San Luis d'Apra harbor.
At 4.50am hauled in patent log, reading 82.
At 5.52am anchored in 22 fathoms water, with 60 fathoms chain on port anchor.
At 6.30am U.S. Army transport "Buford" came in and anchored.
Boarded the U.S. Army transport "Buford".
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Gentle breeze from East by South.
Barometer steady.
Field day.
All hands cleaning ship inside and outside.
At 11.15am the Commanding Officer returned on board.
At 11.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Gentle breeze from East by South.
Barometer falling.
At 1.15pm hoisted 1st cutter and gig, and began making preparations for sea.
At 2.00pm [called] all hands to muster, and Commander William Swift, U.S. Navy, left after reading his orders, was relieved of Command by Lieutenant-Commander William R.A. Rooney, U.S. Navy.
At 3.45pm Commander Seaton Schroeder [Shroeder in log-book], U.S. Navy, and family, consisting of Mrs. S. Schroeder [Shroeder in log-book], the Misses S.F., C.S. and J.A. Schroeder [Shroeder in log-book], and Masters S. and W. Schroeder [Shroeder in log-book], and Miss Kanely, came on board, with baggage for passage to Yokohama, Japan.
At 3.52pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Justin" came on board and called on Commander Swift, U.S. Navy.
At 3.50pm the U.S. Army transport "Buford" left the harbor, bound for Manila, Philippine Islands.
[At] 3.55pm Commander William Swift left the ship in obedience to orders detaching him for duty temporarily as Governor of Guam.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
[At] 4.45pm called all hands up anchor and got under way.
Stood out of harbor on various courses until 5.15pm, when set course N10°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 2.
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6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Set jib and fore gaff topsail.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, on course N12°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 101.7, heel 4° port, 10° starboard helm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming full speed, on course N12°W (per compass), all fore and aft sail set.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 107.7, average helm angle 10° starboard.
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12 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Guam, Ladrone Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 16.80, Long 144.05
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant, with passing squalls of light rain.
Gentle to moderate breezes from East by North.
Barometer falling slowly.
Smooth sea.
Bright starlight.
Steaming on course N12°W (per standard compass), under [steam from] four boilers, with all fore and aft sail set.
Average heel 4° port, average helm angle 9° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 23.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 104.4.
Moon rose at 3.45am.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Partly cloudy.
Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming with all boilers, on course N12°W, with all sail set.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 69.5.
Average steam 119.2 [pounds], average revolutions 103.7.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle and moderate breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.00am, followed by divisional drills, as follows: 1st [Division] seamanship; 2nd [Division] infantry; 3rd [Division] seamanship; Powder [Division] revolver; Marine Guard bayonet exercise.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: F.W. Peters, Seaman, absent at muster, 2 days' extra duty; R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, T. Jameson, Private Marine, fighting and not stopping when ordered to do so, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th conduct class.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, under all sail, on course N12°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 103.3, heel 5°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Moderate breezes from East to ENE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N10°W (per compass).
At 1.15pm held drills, as follows: 1st and 2nd Divisions signals; 3rd Division and Marines aiming.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 107.1, helm 10° starboard.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, with all fore and aft sail set, on course N10°W (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters and sounded signal for closing watertight doors, time: 2 minutes 20 seconds.
Angle of heel 6° port, average helm angle 9° starboard.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 105.
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6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming with all boilers, on course N10°W, with all sail set.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 6.6.
Average revolutions 104.4, average steam 120 [pounds].
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning last part.
Gentle breezes from ENE to NE by East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course N10°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 105.3, heel 4° port.
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13 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Guam, Ladrone Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 20.97, Long 143.25
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant first hour, passing rain showers second and third hours, and heavy rain and wind squalls with lightning and thunder last hour.
Gentle to moderate breezes from NE by North, except last hour, when calm to stiff breezes from North by East and North.
Barometer steady until 3.00am, then falling.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N10°W (per standard compass).
All fore and aft sail set until 2.15am, when took in all sail, except fore staysail.
Took in fore staysail at 2.30am.
Helm angle 5° to 9° starboard, average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 103.4.
4am to 8am:
Squally first hour, with thunder and lightning, fair and pleasant second part.
Gentle and moderate breezes from NE to NE by East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N10°W (per standard compass).
Moon rose at 4.25am.
Average helm angle 6° starboard, average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 102.7.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 37.0.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant, partly cloudy.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NE to NE by North.
Barometer rising.
At 8.08am changed course to N5°W (per compass), patent log reading 38.3.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, followed by landing company equipped in light marching order and instruction of crews of battery on board ship.
At 10.06am set clocks back 6 minutes.
[At] 11.17am set fore trysail and then set all fore and aft sail.
Steaming with all boilers, on course N5°W.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 105.8.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: F. Sheffick, Coal Passer, carelessly allowing steam to go down, and refusing to obey fireman's order, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th conduct class.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light passing showers first part.
Gentle breezes from NE to NNE.
Barometer falling.
Furled all sail at 2.30pm.
Overhauled all boats' gear and boxes.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, on course N5°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 106.5, heel 3° port.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N5°W (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and closed watertight doors.
Helm angle 5° starboard, average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 105.
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6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NNE to North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N5°W (per standard compass).
Patent log at end of watch [read] 72.6.
Average helm angle 5° starboard, average steam 118.5 [pounds], average revolutions 103.7.
8pm to midnight:
Fine, clear and pleasant, bright starlight.
Light breeze from North by East.
Barometer steady.
At 8.00pm changed course to N17°W (per compass), patent log reading 72.6.
Average helm angle 5° starboard.
Steaming with all boilers, on course N17°W.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 104.
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14 August 1901
Making passage from Guam, Ladrone Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 24.94, Long 142.04
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with light drizzling last part, accompanied by occasional lightning.
Light airs from North by East.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, on course N17°W (per compass).
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 103, helm angle 5° starboard.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to moderate breeze from North by East and NNE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming full speed, on course N17°W (per standard compass).
At 7.10am sighted San Augustine Island [St. Augustino Island in log-book] bearing N88°W, patent log [reading] 95.6.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 103.4, helm angle 5° starboard.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, passing rain squalls third hour.
Light to moderate breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N17°W (per standard compass).
At 9.25am set all fore and aft sails.
Mustered divisions at quarters and sounded collision signal, time of reporting: 3 minutes 20 seconds.
Then held divisional drills, as follows: 1st, 2nd and Powder [Divisions] rifles; 3rd [Division] revolver; Marine Guard infantry.
At 11.00am took in and furled all sail.
At 11.35am sighted San Alessandro Island bearing NW⅞W.
At 11.40am set all clocks back 6 minutes.
Average helm angle with sail 10° starboard, without sail 5° starboard, average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 105.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 48.7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Moderate breeze from NNE to NE.
Barometer falling.
At 12.15pm changed course to N10°W (per compass), and steamed on that course remainder of watch.
At 3.35pm cleared away all fore and aft sail, and set same.
At 3.24pm San Alessandro [St. Alessandra in log-book] abeam.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 105.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes from NE by East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by closing watertight doors.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, all sail set, on course N10°W (per compass).
Sighted Hillsborough Island at 5.48pm bearing N23°E, patent log [reading] 13.7.
Average steam 118.5 [pounds], average revolutions 107, heel 4° port.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NE and NE by North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N10°W (per standard compass), all sail set.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 105.3, helm angle 10° starboard.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NNE and NE by North.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under four boilers, with all fore and aft sail set, on course N10°W (per standard compass).
Average helm angle 8° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 85.6.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 105.1.
San Augustine Island is also known as Minamiio Jima and South Iwo Jima.
San Alessandro Island is also known as Kitaio Jima and North Iwo Jima.
Hillsborough Island is also known as Haha Jima.
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15 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Guam Island to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 29.14, Long 140.75
Commences and until 4am:
Fine, clear and pleasant, starlight.
Light breeze to light airs from NE to North by East, then calm.
Barometer falling.
At 2.30am took in and furled all sail.
Steaming with all boilers, on course N10°W (per compass).
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 105.2, port 105.2, average helm angle 3° starboard.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NE by North.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, on course N10°W (per compass).
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], revolutions 103.5.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from NW by North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N10°W (per standard compass) until 8.19am, when changed to N25°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 80.4.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and held drills, as follows: 1st and 2nd Divisions great guns, followed by overhauling battery; 3rd [Division] and Marines rifles; Powder Division instruction in ammunition.
At 10.20am set clocks back 5 minutes.
A Board of Survey in Supplies and Accounts Department, Assistant Surgeon C.P. Bagg senior member, inspected, condemned and recommended to be thrown overboard 1800 pounds of wheat flour, of which 1000 pounds were received from U.S.S. "Nanshan" and 800 pounds from the General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands.
By order of the Commanding Officer the flour was thrown overboard.
At 9.00am by order of the Commanding Officer released from confinement R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, his time having expired, and placed in confinement T. Jameson, Private Marine, for punishment previously awarded.
Average helm angle 4° starboard, average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 101.1.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WNW and West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Smooth sea.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N25°W (per standard compass).
At 2.00pm sighted Lot's Wife Rock, bearing NNW¾W.
At 2.13pm changed course to N20°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.7.
Average helm angle 3° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 67.8.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 100.5.
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4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West to light breeze from WSW.
Barometer steady.
At 4.00pm changed course to N6°W, patent log reading 67.8.
At 4.12pm Lot's Wife Rock abeam, 3.7 miles distant.
At 4.14pm sighted Ponafidin Island [Panafidin Island in log-book] bearing N15°W.
At 4.30pm set all sail.
At 4.38pm changed course to North (per compass), patent log reading 74.8.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
At 5.30pm changed course to N5°E (per compass), patent log reading 83.0, and stood on that course remainder of watch.
Steaming with all boilers, with all sail set.
Average steam 117.5 [pounds], average revolutions 99.5, average helm angle 4° port.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning last part.
Light breezes from West.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B, C and D boilers, all sail set, on course N5°E (per compass).
Ponafidin Island [Ponofidin Island in log-book] abeam at 7.53pm, distance 5.4 miles [knots in log-book].
Average steam 117 pounds, revolutions 99.4, heel 2° starboard.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from WSW.
Lightning to Westward.
Barometer rising.
Steaming [under] four boilers, on course N5°E (per standard compass) until 9.30pm, when changed to N8°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.5.
Helm angle 3° to 2° starboard, average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 102.6 starboard, 101.7 port.
Lot's Wife Rock is also known as Sofu Gan.
Ponafidin Island is also known as Saint Peters Island and Tori Shima.
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16 August 1901
At sea, making passage from Guam, Ladrone Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 33.32, Long 139.95
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Smooth sea.
Steaming under four boilers, with all fore and aft sail set, on course N80°W (per standard compass).
At 1.20am changed course to N3°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 72.1.
Average heel 2° starboard.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 101.3.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 104, average helm angle 4° port.
4am to 8am:
Fine, clear and pleasant, partly cloudy last part of watch.
Light to gentle breeze from WSW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00am changed course to N14°W (per compass), patent log reading 12.6.
At 5.45am sighted Aoga Sima Island bearing N67°W (per compass).
At 7.00am Aoga Sima abeam, 20 miles distant.
Executed morning orders.
Steaming with all boilers, with all sail set.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 102.6.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light and gentle breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by arm and away boats for distant service.
Broke out fore hold.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, under all sail, on course N14°W (per compass) till 10.47am, then N20°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 80.
Fatsizio Island abeam at 10.47am, distance 9.7 miles [knots in log-book].
Set clocks back 9 minutes at 11.30am.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 105.5, heel 2° starboard.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, hazy around horizon.
Gentle to moderate breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N20°W (per standard compass).
At 1.45pm sighted Mikura Sima, East tangent bearing N30°W.
At 2.00pm furled, unbent and stowed in fore hold all sail.
At 3.26pm Mikura Sima abeam, distance 7 miles, patent log [reading] 38.4.
At 3.30pm sent aloft signal yard.
Helm angle 4° to 2° port, average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 107.2.
Rigged both gangway ladders.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Moderate breezes from WSW.
Barometer steady.
Smooth sea.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N20°W (per standard compass).
Sounded fire alarm, times of streams of water, as follows: 1st stream 1 minute 30 seconds; 2nd 1 minute 50 seconds; 3rd 1 minute 55 seconds; 4th 2 minutes 45 seconds; 5th 3 minutes 35 seconds.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 68.4.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 105.5.
At 4.20pm sighted large steamer on port bow heading to Westward.
At 4.55pm sighted Mount Fujiyama, Japan, bearing N30°W.
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6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from WSW.
Barometer steady.
At 7.45pm changed course to N10°E (per compass), patent log reading 86.0.
Passed Vries Island abeam at 8.00pm, 6 miles distant.
Steaming with all boilers.
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], average revolutions 104.7.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B, C, and D boilers, on course N10°E (per compass) till 10.00pm, then N31°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 12.1, till 10.29pm, then N33°E (per compass), patent log 17.1, till 11.24pm, then N21°W (per compass), patent log 27.1, till 11.47pm, then N50°W (per compass), patent log 31.5, till 11.56pm, then N4°E (per compass), patent log 33.1, till end of watch.
Hauled in patent log at 12.00am, reading 34.
Tsurugi Saki light abeam at 10.40pm, distance 1.8 miles [knots in log-book].
Standing into anchorage off Yokohama, Japan.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 103.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following rating: S. Slama, Landsman to Ordinary Seaman, from August 12, 1901.
Aoga Sima is also known as Aoga Shima.
Fatsizio Island is also known as Hachijo Jima.
Mikura Sima is also known as Mikura-jima.
Vries Island is also known as O Shima.
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17 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from WSW to SSW, decreasing to light airs.
Steaming full speed on various courses standing into Yokohama anchorage.
At 12.01am hauled in patent log, reading 34.
At 12.45am slowed to half speed.
At 12.50am stopped off quarantine station, were boarded by health officers, and granted pratique.
At 1.47am anchored in 7½ fathoms of water with port anchor and 30 fathoms of chain at water's edge.
Anchorage angles: red light breakwater NW½W, red light English Hatoba [English Hotoba in log-book] W¾S, ship's head WSW.
Draft forward 12 feet 4 inches, aft 15 feet 3 inches.
Let fires die out in two boilers and banked fires in two boilers.
At 6.00am hoisted out steam launch.
Crew engaged cleaning ship.
H.M.S. "Orlando" left port at 6.10am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to airs from SW.
At 8.35am Commander Seaton Schroeder [Shroeder in log-book], U.S. Navy, left the ship for passage to the United States on the S.S. "China".
At 11.10am the family of Commander Schroeder [Shroeder in log-book], U.S. Navy, left the ship.
Field day.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from SW and SW by South.
The Commanding Officer made official calls upon the United States Consul General and Medical Inspector G.E. Harmon [Harman in log-book], U.S. Navy.
At 12.05pm S.S. "China" left the harbor.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes to light airs from South by West.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
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18 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNW to West and from East.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 121 pounds fresh bread; 151¾ pounds fresh beef; and 151¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered and inspected at quarters, followed by reading of Articles of War, and general muster.
At 11.15am to 11.55am held church services on board for the men.
One English merchant steamer came in and one left the harbor.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from SSE.
Barometer falling.
Japanese mail steamer came in and anchored.
Sent liberty ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from South by East to South.
Barometer steady.
Japanese steamer left harbor.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from South.
Barometer steady.
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19 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from South by East.
Barometer rising.
Executed morning orders.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light airs from SSE.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills, as follows: 1st Division revolvers; 2nd [Division] rifles; 3rd [Division] rifles; Powder [Division] revolvers; Marines rifles.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: L.C. Proulx, Landsman, using disrespectful language to Boatswain's Mate, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; Gun Ting, Mess Attendant, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; Jessie Staten, Landsman, not cleaning brightwork, 2 days' extra duty.
Engaged in scraping and red-leading all cofferdams, scraping top masts, red-leading spots on ship's side.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light breezes from South.
Barometer falling.
Continued forenoon's work.
Baseball party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Liberty party went ashore at 4.00pm.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 15,000 yen, equivalent to $7,470 American currency.
Marine Guard exercised at signals.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from South.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Making preparations to coal ship.
Baseball party returned.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party returned.
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20 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from SSW.
Barometer rising last part.
English steamer "Coptic" anchored in the inner harbor at 5.30am.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 151¼ pounds fresh beef; 151¼ pounds fresh vegetables; 121 pounds fresh bread.
At 6.00am two coal lighters came along starboard side, at 6.30am the coolies arrived and started to coal ship from the two lighters on starboard side.
At 7.50am two coal lighters came along port side.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from South and SSW.
Barometer steady.
At 8.00am two coal lighters came along port side, and at 10.00am one came along starboard side.
Total coal taken on board to noon 125 tons.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from SSW and South by West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Coaling ship from lighters alongside.
Total taken on board to 4.00pm 250 tons.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from South by West.
Barometer rising.
Finished coaling at 6.15pm, total taken on board 290 tons.
Draft of ship forward 13 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.
Washed down main deck.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from South by West.
Barometer rising.
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21 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from South by West and SW to calms.
Barometer rising.
Cleaning ship.
Hoisted out four boat loads of ashes.
Taking fresh water from water boat alongside.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 8.30am French mail steamer came in and anchored, and Japanese man-of-war passed to the Northward.
At 9.00am released [F.] Sheffick, Coal Passer, from confinement, and placed L.C. Proulx, Landsman, in confinement on bread and water for three days, by order of the Commanding Officer.
At 9.30am shoved off the water lighter, having taken on board [left blank] gallons fresh water.
At 10.20am received in Paymaster's Department the following stores: 2000 pounds sugar; 700 pounds salt pork; 600 pounds salt beef; 2000 pounds flour; and 45 gallons pickles.
Received in Ordnance Department: 15 gallons lard oil; 20 gallons sperm oil; and 10 gallons kerosene oil.
Scrubbing masts, boats, paintwork and decks.
General field day.
R. Murphy, [Ordinary Seaman], injured his elbow by falling down ladder while carrying stores below.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from SSW and light airs from South.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 8 barrels engine oil.
Served out monthly money to crew.
At 3.20pm F.C. Bower, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, reported to Commanding Officer as Senior Officer present, for engineering duty on board U.S.S. "New Orleans".
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from South to South by West.
Barometer rising slowly.
Received in Steam Engineering Department stores, as follows: (see list [below]).
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from South by West.
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4pm to 8pm:
Received in Steam Engineering Department stores, as follows: 10 pounds bolts and nuts, ½-inch x 1¾-inch; 10 pounds bolts and nuts, ½-inch x 2½-inch; 50 pounds bolts and nuts, ⅝-inch x 2½-inch; 50 pounds bolts and nuts, ⅝-inch x 5½-inch; 5 pounds rivets, iron, ¼-inch x ⅝-inch; 5 pounds rivets, iron, ⅜-inch x ¾-inch; 5 pounds rivets, iron, ⅜-inch x 1-inch; 12 steel wire brushes; 12 paint brushes; 12 tube brushes; 80 pounds sheet copper, 1/16-inch; 24 sheets tin; 10 pounds solder; 3 pounds soft spelter; 20 pounds polishing paste; 347 gallons vacuum engine oil (already noted in log, 12.00pm to 4.00pm [watch]); 100 pounds white zinc; 12 ship's scrapers; 1 swage block; 1 shoe knife.
Received in Ordnance Department stores, as follows: 1 pound of magnet wire, number 30; 3 pounds of magnet wire, number 27; 5 pounds of insulating tape; 1 pound steel spring wire, number 18; 6 pounds 6-ounce Garlock packing; 100 feet bell wire (copper), number 16.
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22 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant first half, cloudy and pleasant, with passing rain shower [second half of watch].
[Calm to light airs from SE to South.]
Painting ship.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 121 pounds fresh bread; 151¾ pounds fresh beef; and 151¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
At 5.00am sighted United States collier U.S.S. "Justin" coming in.
United States collier U.S.S. "Justin" anchored at 7.15am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and overcast with passing showers of rain.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer falling.
At 8.15am United States mail steamer "Coptic" left harbor.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
H.H. Albert, Private Marine, was absent from ship without leave from 7.15am.
Received in Steam Engineering Department stores as per list attached [below].
Liberty party returned.
James Hughes, Chief Machinist, was placed under sentry's charge, for attempting to smuggle liquor on board, to await investigation.
English steamer "Tantalus" left harbor.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and overcast, with heavy rain squall last hour.
Light airs from SE to SSE.
Barometer falling.
Japanese steamer came in.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.
All divisions, instruction in seamanship.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and overcast.
Calm to light airs from SSE.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm.
H.H. Albert, Private Marine, absent without leave.
James Hughes, Chief Machinist, was released from confinement.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: James Hughes, Chief Machinist, for attempting to smuggle liquor on board, 5 days' solitary confinement on bread and water and reduced to 4th conduct class for 3 months.
Japanese steamer came in, flying United States flag at fore.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and overcast, with light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
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8am to meridian:
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 25 pounds vegetable sponge (snake gourd); 201 cast iron agate bars, double; 1 wooden grate bar pattern.
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23 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
Released H.H. Albert, Private Marine, from confinement, having been placed under sentry's charge until sober.
Liberty party returned.
Water boat came alongside and received water for steaming purposes.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by arm and away all boats for distant service.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: (see list [below]).
By order of the Commanding Officer L.C. Proulx, Landsman, was released, his term of confinement having expired.
J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, was confined for 5 days, [on] bread and water, for attempting to smuggle liquor aboard, and W.T. McNiff, Electrician First-class, was confined, [in] double irons, for two days, for using threatening language to another person in the United States Naval Service.
The Commanding Officer of United States collier U.S.S. "Justin" made an official call aboard.
The following men are absent from the ship, overstaying liberty: (see list [below]).
M. Teperman, Landsman, returned from liberty 3½ hours over time.
Received 45 tons fresh water for boiler purposes.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
Made weekly inspection of all bilges and compartments, tested all flood cocks, everything working satisfactorily.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Received in Construction and Repair Department the following stores: 50 gallons alcohol; 25 gallons turpentine; 180 pounds dry shellac; 6 wash basins; 6 water pitchers.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with occasional lightning.
Light airs from South to East.
Barometer rising last hour.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by fire drill.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy, with passing rain first part, occasional lightning.
Light airs from East to North.
Barometer steady.
E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned from liberty 13½ hours over time.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: H.H. Albert, Private Marine, 13 hours over leave, drunk, 4 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; J. Platz, Landsman, absent from quarters, 2 days' extra duty; W.T. McNiff, Electrician First-class, using threatening language to another person in the Naval Service, 2 days' double irons, reduced to 4th conduct class.
List of absentees: M. Teperman, Landsman; J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman; R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman; O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman; J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman; E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class; F. Ryan, Oiler.
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24 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with occasional lightning first part.
Light airs and breezes from North.
Barometer falling first part.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 121 pounds fresh bread; 151¾ pounds fresh beef; and 151¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
Liberty party returned, the following men overstaying liberty: (see list [below]).
Field day.
8am to meridian:
Overcast to cloudy, with rain first hour.
Light breezes from North and NE.
Barometer rising.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: M. Teperman, Landsman, 3½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 13½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes.
At 8.00am M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, was found to be absent from the ship without permission.
Three Japanese torpedo boats stood in and anchored at 11.00am.
Absentees as per list attached [below].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
At 12.10pm three Japanese torpedo boats left port.
At 2.55pm sent baseball party, and at 4.00pm liberty party, ashore.
U.S.S. "New Orleans" came in and anchored at 3.25pm.
The Commanding Officer called on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "New Orleans".
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absentees as per list attached [below].
At 4.15pm U.S.S. "New Orleans" left port.
At 5.10pm F. Ryan, Oiler, and J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, returned aboard 34 hours over liberty.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from West by South.
Barometer steady.
At 9.00pm R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 38 hours over liberty, and at 10.15pm J. Carney, Second-class Fireman, returned on board 15 hours over liberty.
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4pm to 8pm:
List of absentees: J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman, 7.15am; R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, August 23, 1901; O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, August 23, 1901; J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, August 23, 1901; F. Ryan, Oiler, August 23, 1901; J. Carney, Second-class Fireman, 7.15am; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, August 24, 1901; M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, left ship without permission; F. Noble, Chief Electrician, 7.15am; J. Rathbone, First-class Fireman, August 24, 1901; F. Schultz, Machinist First-class, August 24, 1901.
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25 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light variable airs and breezes and calms.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
Liberty party returned on board, except R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, and J. Sammonds, Coal Passer.
F. Noble, Chief Electrician, and J. Rathbone, First-class Fireman, returned on board 24 hours over liberty.
M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, returned on board under the influence of liquor after being absent for 24 hours without permission; by order of the Commanding Officer he was placed under sentry's charge for safe keeping.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with rain shower first hour, pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SSE.
Barometer steady.
At 8.30am lit fires under boilers A and C.
Mustered divisions at quarters, absentees as per list [below].
Commanding Officer inspected the ship.
Secured boats for sea.
At 11.45am released W.T. McNiff, Electrician First-class, from confinement by order of Commanding Officer.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy, with passing rain showers.
Light airs to gentle breezes from South by East.
At 2.20pm J. Hoffmann, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 53 hours over time.
J. Sammonds, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 7 hours over time.
F. Schultz, Machinist First-class, and J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned from liberty 31 hours over time.
J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, returned from liberty 7 hours over time.
Commanding Officer renewed acting appointment of George Burton, Chief Quartermaster, for 12 months, from August 25, 1901.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from South by East and South.
Barometer rising slowly.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs and breezes from SSE.
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8am to meridian:
[Absentees:] J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman; O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class; F.H. Schultz, Machinist First-class; R. McCormick, First-class Fireman; J. Lyons, First-class Fireman; J. Sammonds, First-class Fireman.
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26 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant first part, cloudy, with light drizzle second part, then fair.
Calm to light airs from SW.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer falling.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, was found absent without leave.
Divisional drills following quarters were as follows: 2nd and Powder Divisions infantry; 1st and 3rd [Divisions] cast loose and provide; Marine Guard bayonet drill.
At 10.45am exercised divisions, as follows: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions signaling and aiming; Marines signals; Firemen and Coal Passers instruction in great gun drill.
The following punishments were awarded by the Commanding Officer: (see list [below]).
The Commanding Officer renewed the following acting appointment: John Alcorn, Oiler, for 12 months, from date.
The Commanding Officer left the ship at 9.35am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE to South.
Barometer falling.
The Commanding Officer returned on board at 3.00pm.
Sighted Japanese man-of-war standing in towards Uraga [Uragua in log-book].
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breeze from South.
Barometer steady.
At 4.30pm English steamer came in and anchored off quarantine [ship].
At 5.00pm sighted Japanese man-of-war standing into Yokosuka [Yokoshko in log-book] Navy Yard, and then stood out again.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, found absent without leave.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breeze to light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
Moonlight.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: F. Ryan, Oiler, 34 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, 34 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th conduct class; R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, 38 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; J. Carney, Second-class Fireman, 12 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 2nd [conduct] class; J.N. Rathbone, First-class Fireman, 24 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 2nd [conduct] class; F. Noble, Chief Electrician, 25 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th conduct class for 3 months; M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, leaving ship without permission and not reporting when returning on board, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, and reduced to 4th conduct class for 3 months; R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, slow obeying orders, not manning boats falls, 5 days' extra duty; T. Jamieson, Private Marine, same as above; J. Hoffmann, Ordinary Seaman, 53 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th conduct class; J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, 7 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 2nd [conduct] class; R. McCormick, First-class Fireman, 7 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 2nd [conduct] class; J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, 7 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 2nd [conduct] class; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 31 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced [to] to 4th [conduct] class; F.H. Schultz, Machinist First-class, 31 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class; W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, making a loud and unnecessary noise on quarterdeck, 3 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; E. Battistella, Apprentice First-class, same as above; T.W. Tully, Landsman, same as above.
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27 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
Moonlight until 2.30am.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
German and English steamers came in, and Japanese steamer left harbor.
Executed morning orders.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by landing party drill.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Ah Nip, Mess Attendant, shirking, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th conduct class; J.P. Mulvey, Hospital Apprentice, and A. Jule, Apprentice First-class, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra [duty], reduced 1 [conduct] class; J.H. Burd, Seaman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of F.H. Schultz, Machinist First-class, for 12 months, from date.
The sentences in the cases of Jessie Staten, Landsman, James Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, and H.F. Smith, Landsman, for loss of pay, trial by Summary Court Martial, were approved by Navy Department and published this day.
O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, absent from ship without authority.
English steamer "Doric" stood out to sea at noon.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Overhauled battery.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, absent from ship without authority.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light breeze from East.
Barometer falling last part.
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28 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with passing rain last part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Japanese steamer "America Maru" ["American Maru" in log-book] came in and anchored off the quarantine ship at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, misty.
Light breezes to light airs from ENE.
Barometer fluctuating slightly.
Boarded the Japanese mail steamer "America Maru" and received mail.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absentee: O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman.
Held collision drill, mat ready in 3 minutes 20 seconds.
Divisional drills, as follows: 1st [Division] signals; 2nd and 3rd [Divisions] infantry; Powder [Division] revolvers; Marines bayonet exercise.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, misty.
Light breezes from South.
Barometer steady.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, drizzling first hour.
Gentle to light breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
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29 August 1901
At anchor off Yokohama and in dry dock at Uraga [Uragua in log-book], Japan
Lat 35.245, Long 139.717
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breezes from North by West and North by East.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
Made preparations for getting under way.
At 7.00am got under way and stood down Tokio Bay towards Uraga.
At 7.25am set course South by East (per compass).
On this course to end of watch, Commanding Officer conning.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from North by West and NW.
Ship on her course South by East (per standard compass), steaming from Yokohama, Japan, to Uraga, Japan.
At 8.50am changed course to SE½E (per standard compass) and steered various courses.
At 9.15am pilot from the Uraga dry dock came on board and took the ship up to the dry dock.
Entered dry dock at 9.55am.
At 10.00am the Commanding Officer of the United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" made official call upon Commanding Officer.
At 10.55am the ship rested upon the bottom of the dock.
At 12.00pm United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" made coal report: 988 tons on hand; 10 tons expended.
Let fires die out in boilers A and C.
Mustered divisions at quarters, O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, absent.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
At 2.00pm placed J. Quick, Coxswain, in double irons for 5 days under sentry's charge, by order of the Commanding Officer, for having intoxicating liquors in steam launch.
Held seamanship drill by divisions, Marines great guns.
Dockyard workmen scraping the ship's bottom.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast.
Calm to light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising.
At 6.55pm felt quite a severe earthquake.
Examined the ship and dock and shores immediately afterwards, and found all in good shape.
Received on board 10 tons fresh water.
Mustered divisions at quarters, O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, absent over time.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Tokio Bay is also known as Tokyo Bay.
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30 August 1901
In dry dock at Uraga [Uragua in log-book], Japan
Lat 35.245, Long 139.717
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNW to North.
Barometer rising.
Dockyard workmen scraping the ship's bottom.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from North.
Barometer rising.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, absent without leave.
Divisional drills after quarters, as follows: 1st Division rifles; 2nd [Division] single sticks; 3rd Division signals; Marines bayonet drill.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Nanshan" came on board at 9.15am, and left at 9.30am.
The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Nanshan".
Japanese torpedo boat came in at 11.05am.
Following signals were received: (see Signal [Record] Book).
Yard workmen painting ship's bottom.
Punishment as per list attached [below].
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs were various from NNW to ENE, and shifting to East by South last hour.
Barometer steady.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Yard workmen continued painting ship's bottom and commenced overhauling magazine flood cocks.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, absent without leave.
Yard workmen continued work, painting and overhauling flood cocks.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs.
Barometer steady.
Received 15 tons of water in Steam Engineering Department for steaming purposes.
J. Lyons, Second-class Fireman, for attempting to leave ship without permission, was placed under sentry's charge for safe keeping.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J.P. Mulvey, Hospital Apprentice, disobedience of orders, reduced to 3rd conduct class.
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31 August 1901
In dry dock at Uraga [Uragua in log-book], Japan
Lat 35.245, Long 139.717
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from North.
Barometer falling.
Yard workmen continued work on bottom and overhauling magazine flood cocks.
At 12.30am J.J. Kerr, Chief Machinist, returned on board 5½ hours over time.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from North.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, the following men being found absent from ship: J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, F.J. Wolcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, J.T. Maher, Seaman, G. Burton, Chief Quartermaster, J.T. Hurley, Chief Boatswain's Mate, F.A. Foye, Electrician Second-class, S. Carman, Coal Passer, F. Setterberg, Second-class Fireman, C.A. Hill, First-class Fireman, and O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]); and confinements were made according to punishment awarded.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from North.
Barometer steady.
G. Burton, Chief Quartermaster, returned from liberty 17½ hours over time.
By order of the Commanding Officer the following men were placed in single irons to await action, they being under the influence of liquor aboard ship: C.A. Olsen, Ship's Cook; J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class; C.R. Green, Coal Passer; R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from North.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
By order of the Commanding Officer the following named men were placed in single irons to await action for being under the influence of liquor aboard ship: J. Staten, Landsman, and C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman.
J. Hurley, Chief Boatswain's Mate, returned from liberty 22 hours over time.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light breezes from North.
Barometer falling.
Approved: [signed] William R.A. Rooney, Lieutenant-Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.J. Kerr, Chief Machinist, 5½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class for 3 months; E. Roth, Machinist Second-class, 5 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, attempting to leave ship without permission, 10 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; H. Feeney, Second-class Fireman, absenting himself from ship without permission, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th conduct class; N.A. Batchelder, Yeoman Third-class, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; Jessie Staten, Landsman, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; F. Sheffick, Coal Passer, articles in lucky bag, one day's extra duty; C.E. Lewis, Coal Passer, articles in lucky bag, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; T. Jamieson, Private Marine, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; F.H. Schultz, Machinist First-class, insubordination, five days' double irons.
LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1901
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1 September 1901
In dry dock at Uraga [Uragua in log-book], Japan, and at anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.32, Long 139.74 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from North.
Barometer falling.
By order of the Commanding Officer the following men were placed in single irons to await action: J.G. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, A.T. Don, Private Marine, and F. Noble, Chief Electrician, for being under the influence of liquor on watch; and H.H. Albert, Private Marine, for being under the influence of liquor aboard ship.
Started fires in A and C boilers at 3.00am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with light drizzling rain first hour.
Light airs from North to gentle breezes from NE by North.
Barometer falling slowly first half [of watch], then steady.
At 8.42am commenced flooding dry dock, ship afloat at 9.22am.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and crew and ship was inspected by Commanding Officer, absentees as follows: J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, F.J. Wolcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, J.T. Maher, Seaman, F.A. Foye, Electrician Second-class, S. Carman, Coal Passer, F. Setterberg, Second-class Fireman, C.A. Hill, First-class Fireman, and O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman.
At 10.04am called all hands undock ship.
Passed out of dock and moored bow and stern to buoys, Dock Master conning.
At 11.00am unmoored ship and stood out of Uraga harbor, pilot conning.
At 11.15am pilot left ship.
Stood up Tokio Bay towards Yokohama anchorage.
Steaming under three boilers on various courses, Commanding Officer conning.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, with drizzling rain last hour.
Gentle breezes from North, decreasing to light breezes and shifting from North by West to NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under three boilers on various courses towards Honmoku quarantine ship, Commanding Officer conning.
At 12.55pm stopped off quarantine ship, were boarded by Health Officer, and granted pratique.
At 1.08pm headed in towards man-of-war anchorage.
At 1.20pm anchored off Yokohama, Japan, in 6½ fathoms of water, port anchor, and using 30 fathoms of chain at water's edge.
Anchorage angles: Grand Hotel SW¼S, South breakwater lighthouse NNW½W, ship's head SW.
Draft forward 15 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 5 inches.
The following men were delivered on board by the Yokohama Police, after being absent over liberty 45 hours: F.J. Wolcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; J.T. Maher, Seaman; F.A. Foye, Electrician Second-class.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain and passing rain showers at intervals.
Light airs from North by West.
Barometer steady.
At 4.35pm the Italian men-of-war "Vettor Pisani" and "Ettore Fieramosca" ["Fiermasco" in log-book], the former flying the flag of a Rear Admiral, came in and anchored.
Sent boarding officer to flagship, the call being returned at 5.55pm.
At 6.45pm J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, was brought on board by the Yokohama Police, after being absent over liberty 47½ hours.
Charles Smith enlisted as a Quartermaster Second-class for four years, from August 31, 1901.
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8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy, drizzling.
Light airs to light breezes from North by West.
Barometer falling last hour.
The following men returned on board 50½ hours over liberty: S. Carman, Coal Passer; F. Setterberg, Second-class Fireman.
Tokio Bay is also known as Tokyo Bay.
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U.S.S. YORKTOWN, URAGA, JAPAN, SEPTEMBER 1, 1901.
ALLDERDICE, W.H., LIEUTENANT, U.S.N.
STANWORTH, C.S., LIEUTENANT, U.S.N.
CONSTIEN, E.T., ENSIGN, U.S.N.
REPORT ON DOCKING OF SHIP AT URAGA, AUGUST 29 TO SEPTEMBER 1, 1901.
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U.S.S. YORKTOWN, URAGA, JAPAN, SEPTEMBER 1, 1901.
SIR:
1. In accordance with Article 1639, U.S. Navy Regulations, we have to submit the following report upon the docking of the ship at this port:
2. Date of docking: 10.00am, August 29, 1901, to 11.00am, September 1, 1901.
3. Date of previous docking: March 13 to 24, 1901.
4. Itinerary of ship: in harbor at Hong Kong, 29 days; left Hong Kong, April 22; at sea, 3 days; arrived Cavite, April 25; in harbor, 6 days; left Cavite, May 1; at sea, ¼ day; arrived Olongapo, May 1; in harbor, ¾ day; left Olongapo, May 2; at sea, 2 days; arrived Zamboanga, May 4; in harbor, 2 days; left Zamboanga May 6; at sea, ½ day; arrived Jolo, May 6; in harbor, 2½ days; left Jolo, May 9; at sea 1/6 day; arrived Siasi [Siassi in log-book], May 9; in harbor 5/6 day; left Siasi [Siassi in log-book], May 10; at sea, 1 day; arrived Polloc [Pollok in log-book], May 11; in harbor 4¼ days; left Polloc [Pollok in log-book], May 15; at sea, ¾ day; arrived Zamboanga, May 16; in harbor, 1 day; left Zamboanga, May 17; at sea, 1 day; arrived Cuyos, May 18; in harbor, 1/12 day; left Cuyos, May 18; at sea, ¼ day; arrived San Jose de Buenavista, May 18; in harbor, ½ day; left San Jose de Buenavista, May 19; at sea, 1 day; arrived Cavite, May 20; in harbor, 34 days; left Cavite, June 23; at sea, 6-1/6 days;
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arrived Kobe, June 29; in harbor, 6 days; left Kobe, July 5; at sea, 1 day; arrived Gulf of Tokio, July 6; at anchor, 5/12 day; left anchorage in Gulf of Tokio, July 7; under way, 1/12 day; arrived Yokohama, July 7; in harbor, 7 days; left Yokohama, July 14; under way, 1/12 day; arrived Kurihama, July 14; at anchor, ¼ day; left Kurihama, July 14; under way, 1/12 day; arrived Yokohama, July 14; in harbor 13 days; left Yokohama, July 27; at sea, 2 days; arrived Kobe, July 29; in harbor, 7 days; left Kobe, August 5; at sea, 5½ days; arrived Guam, August 11; in harbor, ½ day; left Guam, August 11; at sea, 5⅓ days; arrived Yokohama, August 17; in harbor, 12⅓ days; left Yokohama, August 29; under way, 1/12 day; arrived Uraga, August 29.
5. Approximate cruising distance since last docking, 7,700 miles; average speed, 10.7 knots.
6. The longest stay of the ship in any one port was that of 34 days at Cavite, from May 20 to June 23, and the greater part of the fouling of the ship's bottom occurred during this period, as evidenced by the fact that the averages slip of the screws was increased from about 10% before this stay to about 14% after it, under similar cruising conditions. The liability to fouling in Cavite, with an average water temperature of about 86 degrees [Fahrenheit], is about the same as at most ports in tropical waters, the prevalent forms being barnacles and sea grass.
7. Condition of ship as to fouling and kind of fouling:
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(a) At water line and extending about 4 feet below, small barnacles and a growth of sea grass about 5 inches long.
(b) At turn of bilge, a close growth of small barnacles, ranging from ⅛ inch to ½ inch in size.
(c) Near keel, the same.
(d) At entrance, about the same as amidships; at run, fouling somewhat greater than elsewhere.
8. Condition of paint: a fairly good body of paint remained over the whole bottom, consisting chiefly of the #1 and #2 coats of the last previous painting; after scraping off the barnacles and grass, the metal was exposed in very few places.
9. Corrosion or pitting of bottom: no fresh instances were observed, with the exception of some slight pits about the sea openings of the blow pipes from the boilers; one rivet head to the casing of after boiler-blow sea valve was found to be nearly corroded away, but as the others were in good condition, it was not considered necessary to renew it; the head was puttied over. Some dripping was observed from the port bilge keel, due to leaking into the interior of same, to remedy which a number of rivet heads were recaulked. Zincs were renewed around both blow-valve openings, on the after side of outboard delivery opening from forward condenser, and around sea-suction opening to flushing pump.
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10. Paint applied: Rahtjens' Compound; two coats of #1 and one coat of #3; each coat allowed to dry thoroughly before the next succeeding coat was put on.
11. Paint applied at previous docking: Rahtjens' Compound; one coat each of #1, #2, and #3.
12. Atmospheric conditions at time of painting: clear and pleasant when first two coats were applied; cloudy with occasional light drizzling rain at time of application of last coat.
Very respectfully, [signed by] W.H. Allderdice, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, E. Constien Ensign, U.S. Navy.
The Commanding Officer.
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2 September 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.46, Long 139.67
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain last part.
Light breezes and light airs from North by West to North by East.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 240 pounds fresh bread; and 300 pounds each of fresh beef and vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, with light drizzling rain.
Light airs from North by East to North and NNE.
Barometer steady.
At 8.00am fired salute of 13 guns, with Italian ensign at the fore masthead, returned by the Italian flagship "Vettor Pisani" ["Vittor Pisani" in log-book] with 13 guns and American ensign at the fore.
At 9.00am released M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, from solitary confinement, and placed Ah Nip, Mess Attendant, in solitary confinement on bread and water for 2 days, by order of the Commanding Officer.
Mustered divisions at quarters.
O. Brauer, Second-class Fireman, declared a straggler from August 23, 1901.
Held divisional drills, as follows: 1st [Division] single sticks; 2nd [Division] rifles; 3rd [Division] single sticks; Powder [Division] revolvers; Marine Guard bayonet drill.
At 10.30am the Commanding Officer made official call upon Italian Rear Admiral and Commanding Officers of the "Vettor Pisani" ["Vittor Pisani" in log-book] and "Ettore Fieramosca" ["Fiermosca" in log-book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, with light rain.
Light variable airs and breezes from North to NW.
Barometer falling.
The Commanding Officer of the Italian cruiser "Ettore Fieramosca" ["Fiermosca" in log-book] made official call.
Held divisional drills: signals.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with drizzling rain.
Light airs to breezes from NNE to North by East.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, with steady rain.
Light airs from North to North by East.
Barometer steady.
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3 September 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.46, Long 139.67
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, with drizzling and steady rain.
Light to gentle breezes from NNE to East by North and NE.
Barometer first falling then rising.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, clearing up toward last of watch.
Light breeze to light airs from NE to West, shifting to South by West last hour.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional instruction in great guns, Marines secondary battery.
At 10.30am commenced making preparations for sea, rigged in both lower booms and gangways.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant, partly cloudy.
Light airs from SSW to NNW.
Barometer falling.
At 12.30pm turned to, hoisted steam launch and hove to short stay.
At 12.40pm called all hands up anchor, and got under way at 12.52pm, and stood out of harbor at 12.55pm.
Put over patent log, reading 0.
At 1.03pm set course S14°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 1.5.
At 1.44pm changed course to S23°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.4.
At 1.52pm changed course to S36°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 9.7.
At 1.56pm changed course to S23°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 10.3.
At 1.58pm ran aground in shoal water off Futtsu Misaki Point [Futsu Saki Point in log-book], between two forts, soft sandy bottom.
Stopped and reversed both engines full speed, and worked engines to bells until 2.48pm, when ship cleared bottom and backed off shoal.
Bearings while aground, as follows: lighthouse on point S10°30'W, middle hand fort S81°W, extreme left-hand fort S86°30'E; extreme right-hand fort S32°W.
Patent log reading 10.3.
Soundings, as follows: port bridge 2½ fathoms; starboard bridge 3¼ fathoms; forward 12 feet 6 inches; aft 3½ fathoms.
Released J. Quick, Coxswain, his term of confinement having expired.
Served specifications for Summary Court Martial on the following men: C.A. Olson, Ship's Cook First-class; C.R. Green, Coal Passer; James Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class; J. Staten, Landsman; C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman; R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class; H.H. Albert, Private Marine, U.S. Marine Corps; F. Noble, Chief Electrician; A.T. Don, Private Marine, U.S. Marine Corps; J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class.
Draft forward, on getting under way, 13 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 7 inches.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 108.3 [pounds], average revolutions 85.5.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NNW to West.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by closing watertight doors.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S23°W (per compass) till 4.30pm, then S45°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 22.4, till 4.55pm, then SW by West (per compass), patent log 26, till 5.40pm, then SW (per compass), patent log 34.5.
Average steam 119 pounds, revolutions 86.
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6pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy, pleasant.
Light airs from West.
Lightning to Eastward.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course SW (per standard compass) until 7.35pm, when changed course to SW by South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 55.0.
At end of watch center of Vries Island abeam.
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], revolutions 86.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from West.
Steaming under three boilers, on course SW by South (per standard compass).
At 8.03pm sighted Rock Island light bearing SW by W~W.
At 9.10pm moon rose.
At 10.08pm Rock Island light abeam, distant 11.5 miles.
Changed course to S56°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 82.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 1.0.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 86.2.
Vries Island is also known as O Shima.
Rock Island is also known as Mikomoto Jima.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: George Burton, Chief Quartermaster, 17½ hours over time, reduced two [conduct] classes for 3 months; J.H. Burd, Seaman, insubordination, using disrespectful language to a petty officer while in the performance of his duty, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th conduct class; J.T. Hurley, Chief Boatswain's Mate, 22 hours over time, reduced two [conduct] classes for 3 months; F.A. Foye, Electrician Second-class, J.T. Maher, Seaman, F.J. Walcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, brought off by police 45 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th conduct class; J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, brought off by police 47½ hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th conduct class; F.H. Setterberg, Second-class Fireman, S. Carman [Carmon in log-book], Coal Passer, C.A. Hill, First-class Fireman, 51 hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th conduct class; T.W. Tully, Landsman, disobeying order, and insolent when spoken to, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th conduct class; J.M. Duffy, Private Marine, neglect of duty, 3 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; L.C. Proulx, Landsman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty; T. Jamieson, Private Marine, washing clothes on berth deck, 5 days' extra duty.
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Meridian to 4pm:
The following men were released from confinement, to await trial by Summary Court Martial: C.A. Olson, Ship's Cook First-class, C.R. Green, Coal Passer, James Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, J. Staten, Landsman, C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman, drunk and unfit for duty, not having been on liberty, Summary Court Martial; R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, H.H. Albert, Private Marine, under the influence of liquor on board ship, not having been on liberty; F. Noble, Chief Electrician, A.T. Don, Private Marine, asleep and drunk on watch; J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, absent from his station while quartermaster on watch, and drunk on watch.
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4 September 1901
At sea, making passage between Yokohama, Japan, and Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 32.78, Long 137.58
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant, moonlight.
Light breeze from NNE to East.
Barometer steady.
At 3.00am changed course to S30°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 32.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 111.1 [pounds], average revolutions 83.4.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light passing rain first part.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S30°W (per compass).
Average steam 112 [pounds], revolutions 83.6.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from East and SE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°W (per standard compass).
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by abandon ship drill, all boats reported ready in 9 minutes.
By order of the Commanding Officer Ah Nip, Mess Attendant, was released from confinement, his time having expired, and J. Platz, Landsman, was placed in confinement for 2 days, on bread and water, for punishment previously awarded.
At 10.00am a Summary Court Martial, Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth senior member, met on board for the trial of F. Noble, Chief Electrician, and others.
At 11.45am the Court adjourned until 1.00pm.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 86.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from SE to calm.
Barometer fell, then steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°W (per standard compass).
At 1.00pm Summary Court Martial met and tried J. Staten, Landsman, and J. Miller, Ordinary Seaman.
At 3.25pm the Court adjourned until 10.00am September 5, 1901.
Served out and scrubbed hammocks.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 61.1.
Average steam 104 [pounds], average revolutions 84.3.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light SE winds.
Long Easterly swell.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°W (per standard compass).
Evening quarters at 5.00pm.
Exercised at closing watertight doors.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S30°W (per compass).
Average steam 109.5 [pounds], revolutions 81.8.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Moon rose at 10.10pm.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 112 [pounds], revolutions 82.1.
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5 September 1901
At sea, making passage from Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 29.32, Long 135.53
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South to SSE to light breezes.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Bright moonlight.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°W (per standard compass).
Patent log at end of watch [read] 78.2.
Average steam 90 [pounds], average revolutions 80.6.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Executed morning orders, scrubbed decks and hammocks.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, on course S30°W.
Average steam 105 [pounds], average revolutions 81.6.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by great gun drill for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions, station drill for Powder Division, and instruction for Marine Guard.
The enlistment of F. Peterson, Seaman, expired at 9.00am this day.
By order of the Commanding Officer F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, and H. Feeney, Second-class Fireman, were released from confinement, their time of confinement having expired.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 10.00am for the trial of J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, and C.R. Greene, Coal Passer, for being drunk and unfit for duty, not having been on liberty.
The Court adjourned until 1.00pm at 11.30am.
Set clocks back ten minutes at 10.45am.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S30°W (per compass) till noon, then S50°W (per compass).
Average steam 110 [pounds], revolutions 82.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from NNW and North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
At 1.00pm Summary Court Martial met, and adjourned at 3.30pm until 10.00am tomorrow.
At 1.15pm went to quarters and had instruction as follows: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions marline splice seamanship; Powder Division signals.
Turned in scrubbed hammocks.
Average steam 93.2 [pounds], revolutions 78.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Mustered divisions at quarters and sounded the signal close watertight doors.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 14.7.
Average steam 107 [pounds], average revolutions 82.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; J. Quick, Coxswain, disobedience of orders, not returning to ship when in charge at the time ordered to, 7 days' extra duty.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 109 [pounds], average revolutions 82.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from WNW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S50°W (per compass) till 8.30pm, then S45°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 37.4, till end of watch.
Average steam 115 [pounds], revolutions 78.1.
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6 September 1901
At sea, between Yokohama, Japan, and Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 26.76, Long 132.45
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and warm.
Calms to light airs from WNW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S45°W (per standard compass).
Average steam pressure 118 [pounds], revolutions 85.5.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Long Southwesterly swell.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S45°W (per standard compass).
Brilliant sunrise at 5.45am.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 47.5.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 80.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Long swell.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 9.30am mustered and inspected at quarters, followed by arm and away boats for distant service.
Exercised Marine Guard at bayonet exercise.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, on course S45°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 82.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair, warm, pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Long swell from South.
Course S45°W (per standard compass), steaming under three boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 79.7.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and warm.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by fire drill.
Summary Court Martial adjourned at 5.00pm until 8.00am tomorrow.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S45°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 76.3.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Long swell from SW.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S45°W (per standard compass).
At 6.40pm sighted Borodino Island bearing WSW½W.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 60.6.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 75.8, port 76.8.
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4pm to 6pm:
Time of each stream ready at fire drill: 1st stream 1 minute; 2nd stream 1 minute 20 seconds; 3rd stream 1 minute 25 seconds; 4th stream 2 minutes; 5th stream 2 minutes 20 seconds; 6th stream 2 minutes 30 seconds; Marines' stream 15 seconds; Powder Division's stream 1 minute 40 seconds.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, bright starlight.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Long swell from SW.
At 9.00pm changed course to S50°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 70.0.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 81.4.
Borodino Island is also known as Minamidaito Jima.
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7 September 1901
At sea, between Yokohama, Japan, and Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 24.28, Long 129.47
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S50°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 81.4.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from SSW and SW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 82.6.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Moderate sea with long Southwesterly swell.
Field day.
At 10.07am Summary Court Martial met.
At 11.12am set clocks back 12 minutes.
At 11.25am Summary Court Martial adjourned until 1.00pm.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 16.3.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 83.8.
Steaming on course S50°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze from SE to gentle breeze from East.
Barometer falling rapidly.
At 12.15pm changed course to S56°W (per standard compass).
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 83.2, port 82.9.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair, increasing cloudiness.
Gentle breezes from East.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
Long rolling swell from Southward.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S56°W (per standard compass).
At 5.03pm, on account of indicators of bad weather, changed course to West so as to avoid probable storm center.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Furled all awnings.
Secured guns and everything about decks.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 79.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers on course West (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 83.2.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, rain second part.
Gentle breezes varying from East to NE by East.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Moderate sea.
At 8 o'clock changed course to S56°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 94.3.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 34.9.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 85.6.
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8 September 1901
[At sea,] making passage from Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 22.58, Long 125.68
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and overcast, with passing showers of rain.
Gentle breeze from NE to North.
Moderate swell from SE.
Barometer falling rapidly first hour, then steady.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, on course S56°W (per compass).
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 78.3.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, with occasional rain squalls.
Gentle, increasing to fresh breeze in squalls from North.
Barometer falling first hour, then steady.
Moderate sea from North.
Ship rolling easily 20°.
Steaming as above, on course S56°W.
Average steam 119 pounds, revolutions 84.
Patent log at 8.00am read 11.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy weather.
Fresh breezes from North.
Barometer rising slowly.
Ship pitching and rolling to rough sea from Northward, maximum roll 36° to port.
Decks wet from spray over rail and water through midship gun ports.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S56°W (per standard compass).
At 8.15am broke out and bent storm mizzen and fore staysails.
Set former at 9.00am, latter at 9.30am.
By order of the Commanding Officer released from confinement J.H. Burd, Seaman, and T.W. Tully, Landsman, their times having expired.
No quarters or inspection on account of inclement weather.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 88.7.
At 10.45am set clocks back 16 minutes.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Fresh breezes from North.
Barometer steady.
Rough sea, maximum roll of ship 38° to port.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S56°W (per standard compass), with storm mizzen and fore storm topsail set.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 96.2.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 85.6.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Fresh breeze from North.
Barometer rising first hour, then falling.
Rough sea, maximum roll 33° to port.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, on course S56°W (per standard compass), with fore storm staysail and mizzen storm sails set.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 88.5.
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[Inserted note]
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, clearing last part, cool.
Stiff breeze from North.
Rough sea.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S56°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 88.7.
8pm to midnight:
Partially cloudy.
Stiff to fresh breeze from North.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S56°W (per standard compass) until 8.30am, when changed to S50°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 42.8.
Average steam 121 [pounds], revolutions 88.7.
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9 September 1901
At sea, passing between Yokohama, Japan, and Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 20.17, Long 122.53
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and cool.
Stiff breezes from North.
Barometer falling slowly.
Rough sea.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Moon rose about 2.20am.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 20.3.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions starboard 85.3, port 84.5.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Moderate breeze from North.
Moderate sea.
Barometer rising.
Moonlight until daylight.
Steaming on course S50°W (per standard compass), with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 86.6.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with moderate breezes from North, shifting to NNW at noon.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by signal drill, all divisions.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S50°W (per compass) till noon, then S70°W (per compass).
Sighted North end of Batan Island at 11.43am, bearing N63°W.
Sighted Balintang Island [Balutaig Island in log-book] at 11.58am, bearing S66°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 87.
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Lyons, First-class Fireman, was released from confinement, his term having expired.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Stiff to moderate breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S70°W (per standard compass).
At 12.45pm changed to S60°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.
At 1.00pm sighted Babuyan Claro [Baluyan Claro in log-book] 2 points on port bow.
At 3.03pm Balintang Island abeam, distant 2.5 miles.
At 3.06pm changed course to West (per compass), patent log [reading] 38.4.
At 1.15pm instructed divisions in seamanship.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 87.1.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Moderate breezes from NW by North.
Barometer rising.
Moderate sea.
Steaming under three boilers, on course West (per standard compass), with fore staysail and mizzen set.
Mustered divisions at quarters.
At 5.25pm sighted Calayan Island [Kalayan Island in log-book] bearing South by W½W.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 69.8.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 85.
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[Inserted note]
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, partly cloudy.
Gentle breeze from NW by North to NNW.
Barometer rising.
At 7.45pm changed course to S30°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 88.4.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 88.3.
Smooth sea.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S30°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 82.5.
Babuyan Claro is also known as Mount Pangasun.
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10 September 1901
At sea, between Yokohama, Japan, and Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 17.55, Long 120.05
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from WSW.
Barometer slightly variable.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°W (per standard compass).
At 2.25am sighted loom of Cape Bojeador [Cape Bojeodor in log-book] light.
At 3.10am sighted Cape Bojeador [Cape Bojeodor in log-book] light bearing S3°E.
Moon rose at 3.15am.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 82.5.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from WSW to South.
Smooth sea.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°W (per standard compass).
At 5.30am Cape Bojeador [Bojeodor in log-book] light abeam, distant 19.2 miles.
At 5.38am changed course to S15°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 89.4.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 14.0.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 85.7.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from SSE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters.
Overhauled battery, filled all recoil cylinders and tested electric apparatus.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, on course S15°W (per compass).
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 86.3.
Sighted steamer on port bow at 11.55am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from NW by West.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, and both main engines, till 1.35pm, when steamed various courses.
Dropped two buoys and target for target practice.
Stopped port engine at 1.40pm for repairs.
Steaming under the starboard engine during the remainder of watch.
Hauled in patent log, reading 71.8, at 1.35pm.
At 1.35pm sounded to general quarters.
Made all preparations for target practice.
Commenced firing at 2.21pm with port battery, main and secondary, then followed by starboard battery, firing at a drifting target at ranges of 1400 to 2600 yards, firing three (3) rounds of common shell from each of the 6-inch guns and eight (8) rounds from each of the secondary battery.
Expended the following ammunition: (see list [below]).
Sounded retreat and secured [at] 3.15pm, and after packing up the target, set course at 3.30pm S15°W (per compass), patent log reading 71.8.
Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 75.
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[Inserted note]
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NW.
Barometer steady.
At 4.00pm hauled in patent log, reading 77, and commenced swinging ship.
Steaming with starboard engine, under three boilers.
Finished swinging ship at 5.20pm, and set course S15°W (per standard compass).
Put over patent log, reading 77.
At 5.45pm went ahead full speed on port engine.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 87.3.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S15°W (per standard compass).
Patent log at end of watch [read] 3.3.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 87.3.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, starlight.
Light breezes to light airs from NW.
Barometer steady.
At 9.00pm took in patent log, found out of order.
At 9.00pm changed course to S20°W (per compass).
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 84.6.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: N.A. Batchelder, Yeoman Third-class, absent from his station at drill, 2 days' extra duty; S. Carman, Coal Passer, absent from quarters and not coming promptly when sent for, 3 days' extra duty.
Meridian to 4pm:
Expended, by target practice, the following ammunition: 18 6-inch, cartridge black powder, electric primed; 18 6-inch common shells, percussion fuzed; 17 6-pounder common shells, black powder, percussion primed; 16 3-pounder common shells, black powder, percussion fuzed; 32 1-pounder common shells, black powder, percussion primed; 500 Colt's automatic machine gun cartridges, smokeless powder.
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11 September 1901
[At sea,] making passage from Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.47, Long 120.27
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course S20°W (per compass) till 2.00am, then S10°E (per compass).
Average steam 117.2 [pounds], revolutions 74.7.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S10°E (per standard compass) until 6.00am, when changed to S35°E (per standard compass).
At 7.30am changed [course] to S45°E.
High land of Luzon in sight on port hand after daylight.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 81.5.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from WSW to SSE.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S45°E (per standard compass).
At 10.27am changed course to S62°E (per standard compass), Capones Island [Kapones in log-book] light bearing North.
Field day.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 82.6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from SW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.25pm changed course to S82°E (per compass).
At 2.02pm changed course to N66°E (per compass).
At 2.30pm Corregidor Island [Corregador Island in log-book] lighthouse abeam.
At 2.35pm exchanged signals with lighthouse.
At 2.33pm changed course to N70°E and stood in on this course toward Sangley Point [Sangli Point in log-book] the remainder of watch.
Spread all awnings, rigged lower booms and gangways.
Broke out and restowed all storm sails.
The following signals were made: [at] 2.35pm lighthouse international B.J., answered and then made distinguishing pennant "Y" and hoisted international G.R.T.C.; at 3.50pm made distinguishing pennant to United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", which was answered, and then flagship made numeral 282.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and C boilers, on course N20°E (per compass) till 4.28pm, then East (per compass) till 4.35pm, then various [courses] standing into anchorage off Cavite, Philippine Islands.
Came to anchor at 4.55pm in 3½ fathoms of water, 18 fathoms on port chain.
Bearings of anchorage: wreck of "Castilla" N24°W, wreck of "Cristina" S74°W, ship's head WSW.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Senior Squadron Commander and the Commanding Officer of the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
The following vessels are at anchor in harbor: United States flagship U.S.S. "New York"; U.S.S. "Brooklyn"; U.S.S. "Annapolis"; U.S.S. "Frolic"; U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuc" in log-book]; U.S.S. "Celtic"; U.S.S. "Manila"; U.S.S. "Arethusa"; U.S.S. "Saturn"; U.S.S. "Mariveles" [U.S.S. "Marivelles" in log-book]; U.S.S. "Caesar"; U.S.S. "Pompey" [U.S.S. "Pompei" in log-book]; U.S.S. "Basco"; and U.S.S. "Mindoro".
A visiting party from U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuc" in log-book] were aboard from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
[Signals:] exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] at 4.00pm; U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] at 4.10pm interrogatory 131; at 4.15pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" affirmative.
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8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising.
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12 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 289 pounds fresh beef.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from SW and WSW.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and exercised at general quarters, all divisions reported ready in 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
The Commanding Officer called on the Commandant of the Naval Station.
Sent dinghy for sand.
Signals, as follows: at 10.00am sick 2, absentees 0; at noon coal on hand 117 [tons], expended 5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, raining over land to Eastward.
Gentle breezes from SW and light breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
H. Beadle, Chief Yeoman, was transferred to Naval Hospital, Cavite, Philippine Islands, and his accounts sent to U.S.S. "Manila".
At 1.15pm instructed divisions in seamanship, Marine Guard in great guns.
The Commanding Officer called on the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Brooklyn", U.S.S. "Celtic" and U.S.S. "Annapolis".
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Brooklyn" and U.S.S. "Frolic" called on the Commanding Officer.
At 12.55pm flagship made signal 735.
By order of the Navy Department J. Burns was reduced [in rating] from Painter to Ordinary Seaman.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Gentle to light breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.30pm mustered at quarters.
Exercised searchlights from 8.00pm to 8.30pm in obedience to signal from flagship.
Made preparations for coaling ship.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
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13 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from SW.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 511 pounds fresh beef; 200 pounds of ice; 120 pounds bread; 150 pounds vegetables.
At 6.10am 4 coal lighters came alongside.
Commenced coaling at 6.25am, amount taken on board during watch 30 tons.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, rain showers first hour.
Calm, light airs to breezes from WSW and WNW.
Barometer steady.
Coaling ship, took on board 91 tons coal during the watch.
The Commandant, United States Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands, made official call upon Commanding Officer.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Guard ship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
Took on board 89 tons of coal during the watch.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Finished coaling at 7.25pm, took on board altogether 230 tons.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to air from SW.
Barometer steady.
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14 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Raining first part, clearing later.
Calms to light airs from SW.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Field day.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 200 pounds ice; 120 pounds bread.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from SW to West by South.
Barometer steady.
Field day.
At 8.55am U.S.S. "Manila" came off the ways and moored to buoy.
Draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
[Signals:] at 10.00am sick 2, absentees 0; at 12.00pm coal on hand 337 [tons], expended 3.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from West by South.
Barometer falling.
At 1.15pm U.S.S. "Manila" was towed to anchorage and anchored.
At 2.35pm U.S.S. "Annapolis" got under way and stood out to sea.
At 3.50pm sighted U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" [U.S.S. "Isle de Luzon" in log-book] standing in.
The Commanding Officer called officially on U.S.S. "Manila" and U.S.S. "Frolic".
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Celtic" called on board, and left.
Received on board in Paymaster's Department: 20,000 Mexican dollars in silver coin, or ($9,460) nine thousand four hundred and sixty dollars in United States currency.
Frederick Peterson, Seaman, U.S. Navy, was discharged, his term of enlistment having expired, ordinary and not recommended for re-enlistment.
Signals as per Signal [Record] Book, [at] 12.55pm general 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from WSW.
Barometer rising.
At 4.25pm U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" [U.S.S. "Isle de Luzon" in log-book] anchored.
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "Celtic" [at] 6.37pm.
U.S.S. "Brooklyn" stood in and anchored at 7.13pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from South.
Barometer steady.
Visiting party returned.
At 11.30pm received signal from flagship that [the in log-book] the President [William McKinley] died at 3.15am this morning, with instruction to carry out Article 181, United States Navy Regulations.
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15 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.48am hoisted colors and jack at half mast, and commenced firing salute of 1 gun every half hour on account of death of the President [William McKinley], in accordance with Article 181, United States Navy Regulations.
Executed morning orders.
Received the following stores in Supplies and Accounts Department: 537 pounds fresh beef; 200 pounds ice; 119 pounds bread; 148¾ pounds vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by publishing the Articles of War and general muster, and inspection of the ship by the Commanding Officer.
Church party aboard the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" from 10.00am to 11.30am.
Firing 30 minute guns with the flagship.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: T. Jamieson, Private Marine, disrespect and refusing to obey order of the Sergeant, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman, neglect of duty, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water.
R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, enlistment expired at 9.00am.
[Signals:] flagship to fleet at 9.10am general 3724, 10, answer pennant 30; U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship at 10.00am general numeral 0, numeral 2; at noon numeral 333, numeral 4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
Visiting parties aboard U.S.S. "Frolic" and U.S.S. "Manila" from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
A visiting party from U.S.S. "Brooklyn" and U.S.S. "Manila" aboard from 2.00pm to 4.00pm.
United States collier U.S.S. "Caesar" stood out to sea at 3.25pm.
A small gunboat stood in to anchorage off Cavite at 3.50pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
A visiting party from each U.S.S. "Manila" and U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" aboard [from] 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
A visiting party aboard U.S.S. "Brooklyn" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
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16 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with passing rain shower first hour.
Calms to light airs from SW.
Barometer slightly variable.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by divisional drills.
At 10.00am made general signal: absentees 0; sick 3.
The Commanding Officer awarded punishments as follows: Jessie Staten, Landsman, shirking, 1 day's [confinement on] bread and water; Jessie Staten, Landsman, refusing to obey the orders of an acting petty officer, 1 day's [confinement on] bread and water; J.A. Loerwald, Second-class Fireman, lying on berth deck with dirty clothes and bedding, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; S.A. Bolle [Bolles in log-book], Second-class Fireman, lying on berth deck with dirty clothes and bedding, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, lying on berth deck with dirty clothes and bedding, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; C.E. Lane, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty; J. Staten, Landsman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty.
R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, ordinary discharge, expiration of enlistment.
The findings, acquittal and approval of Summary Court Martial in case of R.J. McCormick, First-class Fireman, were read to him.
Painting ship.
By order of the Commanding Officer, J. Staten, Landsman, was placed in confinement, in accordance with above punishment.
Made coal signal at noon: on hand 329 tons; expended 4 tons.
Meridian to 4pm:
Generally fair, passing rain shower first half [of watch].
Light breezes to light airs from SW and South.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
The Commanding Officer called on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" [U.S.S. "Isle de Luzon" in log-book].
At 2.55pm flagship made general signal 513.
At 1.20pm [sic] flagship made telegraphic signal to fleet: "All officers will immediately provide themselves with official mourning badges for sleeves, sword belts".
Painting ship.
Instructed Marines in boat drill.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from South by West to South and calms.
Barometer rising.
Painting ship.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Sent liberty party ashore at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from South by West and SW.
Barometer steady.
At 9.00pm flagship made signal: "Be prepared to move at daylight Thursday morning. Come to flagship tomorrow forenoon".
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17 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 7.30am flagship made time and uniform signal 735.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 386 pounds fresh mutton; 200 pounds ice; 118 pounds bread; 147½ pounds vegetables.
Liberty party returned on board, except: F. Sheffick, Coal Passer; W.E. Roberts, Second-class Fireman; R.W. Corley, Coal Passer; E. Reilly, Coal Passer.
T. Mackin, Coal Passer, returned on board 2 hours over liberty.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SSW.
Barometer varying slightly.
Mustered divisions at quarters, absentees: W.E. Roberts, Second-class Fireman, and F. Sheffick, Coal Passer.
Drilled the battalion in light marching orders.
At 10.45am half-masted colors, as signaled by flagship.
C.H. Mitchell, Ordinary Seaman, declared a deserter from March 17, 1901.
U.S.S. "Samar" returned kedge anchor loaned to her about ten months ago.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from SSW to West.
Barometer falling.
Exercised boat crews under sail.
At 2.15pm W.E. Roberts, Second-class Fireman, and F. Sheffick, Coal Passer, were brought on board by the Chief Master-at-Arms.
The Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" made official call upon Commanding Officer.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, light drizzling rain last half [of watch].
Light to gentle breezes from SW by West.
Barometer rising.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SW by West.
Barometer rising.
At 10.50pm placed J.J. Burnes, Painter, in single irons under sentry's charge for safe keeping by order of the Commanding Officer.
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18 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 200 pounds ice; and 118 pounds fresh bread.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Liberty party returned, G. Shultis, Private Marine, absent over time.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from SW to West.
Barometer rising.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, followed by landing party drill, and then sounded collision call and closed all watertight doors.
G. Shultis [Schultis in log-book], Private Marine, was found absent from the ship without leave.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list attached [below]).
At 10.00am Lieutenant McKethan [McKeethan in log-book] came on board to survey Equipment and Navigation stores.
One Spanish and one British merchant steamer came in and anchored in the harbor.
Following signals were made and received: [at] 8.05am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to "U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Designating Yorktown guard"; [at] 8.15am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Please clear your guard flag"; [at] 8am [sic], telegraphic, "Saluting vessels which remain at this anchorage tomorrow will fire 21 minute guns at noon"; [at] 9.55am NH [?] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Can you give us 500 gallons drinking water this forenoon?"; [at] 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to NH [?], "Regret we cannot spare it, our distiller is being repaired"; [at] 10.00am sick 0, absentees 1; [at] 10.20am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to flagship [U.S.S. "Brooklyn"], U.S.S. "Yorktown", and U.S.S. "Manila" [J in log-book], telegraphic, "Steam and anchor order is changed to following: R. F. J. Y. [U.S.S. "New York", U.S.S. "Brooklyn", U.S.S. "Manila", U.S.S. "Yorktown"]"; [at] 10.55am "Annulling telegraphic signal"; [at] 11.55am "Senior squadron Commander has ordered Celtic to give you meat and ice at 5.00am tomorrow"; [at] 12.00pm coal on hand 322 [tons], expended 3.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light breeze from West.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm called away boats for landing party and sent company ashore for exercise.
At 1.35pm store ship U.S.S. "Arethusa" [U.S.S. "Arathusa" in log-book] changed anchorage.
Received on board 52 tons fresh water for steaming purposes.
Ash lighter came alongside and received ashes.
At 3.35pm flagship U.S.S. "New York" hoisted "Red" flag at main.
At 3.30pm sighted U.S.S. "General Alava" standing in, with Commander-in-Chief's flag at main.
The following signals were made and received: at 3.15pm U.S.S. "Frolic" [NF in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Exchange of C. Wholey [Whooly in log-book], First Class Electrician, is authorized. If agreeable, will send him over after supper"; [at] 3.50pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Frolic" [NF in log-book], "Will exchange after supper".
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4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light breeze from SW.
Barometer steady.
At 4.05pm Commander-in-Chief left U.S.S. "General Alava" and went on board the flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn".
[At] 4.27pm Commander-in-Chief broke his flag at the main masthead of U.S.S. "Brooklyn" and U.S.S. "General Alava" hauled down Rear Admiral's flag.
At 4.38pm U.S.S. "General Alava" got under way, and anchored again at 4.50pm.
At 6.30pm transferred J.J. Delaney, Electrician First-class, to U.S.S. "Frolic", and received C. Wholey, Electrician First-class, with bags, hammocks and enlistments records.
Received in Paymaster's Department the following stores: 300 pounds butter; 500 pounds coffee; 57 pounds pickles; 84 pounds tea; 348 pounds tomatoes; 12 dozen buttons, eagle; 168 yards cloth for coats and caps; 560¼ yards drill, cotton; 12 dozen sewing silk; 200 forms public bills; 100 forms C. and S. [?] returns; 400 forms P. and T. [?] vouchers; 100 forms money requisitions.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from NW to SE.
Barometer steady.
At 9.45pm started fires in boilers A and B.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. Staten, Landsman, using obscene and provoking language to Master-at-Arms while a prisoner, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water; E. Reilly, Coal Passer, 2 hours over time, 1 day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; R.M. Corley, Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours over time, 1 day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; T. Mackin, Coal Passer, 2 hours over time, 1 day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; W.E. Roberts, Second-class Fireman, 8¾ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; F. Sheffick, Coal Passer, 8¾ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty; F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, disobedience of orders, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th conduct class.
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19 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands, and Manila, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.56, Long 120.94
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
Heard infantry firing on shore.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with rain showers last hour.
Calm to light SW airs.
Barometer steady.
At 5.00am began making preparations for getting under way.
Hoisted steam launch.
Tried engines and hove to short stay, 7 fathoms on port chain.
At 5.45am called all hands up anchor and got under way in position with squadron and stood into anchorage off Manila.
At 7.20am came to anchor with port anchor, 30 fathoms [chain] at capstan, in 6 fathoms water, with flagship bearing North.
Bearings anchorage: Pasig River [Passig River in log-book] lighthouse N27°E, end of breakwater N51°E.
Received the following stores in Paymaster's Department: 498 pounds fresh beef; 200 pounds ice; 118 pounds bread; 147½ pounds vegetables.
Following signals were made: (see Signal Record Book).
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with passing shower 3rd hour.
Light airs and breezes from NW then SW.
At 9.30am landing party left the ship in steam launch "Sur" to take part in funeral services ashore in memory of the late President William McKinley.
Landing parties from the United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn" and United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", and a color guard from U.S.S. "Manila", also, landed.
At 9.45am U.S. Army transport "Worth" went to sea, and at 9.15am British steamer "Cloverdale", also.
Made routine signals.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from West.
Barometer falling.
At 12.00pm United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn", United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", U.S.S. "Manila" and this ship fired 21 minute guns, and immediately after fired a salute of 21 guns.
At 1.35pm landing parties returned to their ships.
At 1.45pm British steamer "Shirley" came in.
At 2.00pm United States gunboat U.S.S. "Pampanga" came in from sea, communicated with the United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn", and then stood over for Cavite.
At 2.55pm got under way, and in company with United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn", United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" and U.S.S. "Manila" in column formation, stood down for Cavite.
United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuck" in log-book] also returned to Cavite.
At 3.45pm anchored at Cavite in 3½ fathoms water, 15 fathoms port chain.
Bearings anchorage: left tangent Navy Yard SSW¾W, wreck of "Castilla" NW½N, ship's head SW.
The following signals were made by U.S.S. "Brooklyn": at 2.45pm general signal 125; and at 3.25pm general signal 146.
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4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm, with light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Occasional lightning last part.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
A visiting party aboard the United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
Exercised searchlight at 7.30pm.
The Commanding Officer delivered the commissions as Ensign, U.S. Navy, dated January 28, 1901, to Ensign J.K. Taussig, U.S. Navy, and Ensign H.J. Horne, U.S. Navy.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
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20 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SSW.
Barometer rising.
United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuc" in log-book] stood out to sea at 5.30am.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 118 pounds fresh bread.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.50am general 684, 700, 718.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms to light airs from SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Overhauled battery.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, returning from liberty tight, 1 day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; G. Shultis, Private Marine, 16½ hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes; A. Jule, Apprentice First-class, swearing on forecastle, 5 days' extra duty.
Dumped ashes in lighter alongside.
Received on board in Construction and Repair Department: 300 pounds white lead; 520 pounds white zinc; 4 dozen sheets emery paper; 1 dozen hacksaw blades.
Loading saluting charges.
A Board of Survey in Equipment Department, Lieutenant Bispham senior member, met on board and surveyed and condemned: 3 lengths of wash deck hose; 1 boat grips.
By order of the Commanding Officer T. Jamieson, Private Marine, was released from confinement, his term having expired.
Made routine signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light variable airs and breezes from West to SSW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.20pm called away all boats for exercise under sail.
The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commander-in-Chief.
Sent baseball party ashore at 2.30pm.
Completed loading 97 saluting charges.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and sent liberty party ashore.
Received about 360 gallons distilled water from United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "General Alava", visiting party on board from U.S.S. "Brooklyn".
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes to light airs from NNE and North.
Barometer steady.
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21 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 494 pounds fresh beef; 118 pounds bread; 147½ pounds vegetables.
Liberty party returned on board.
U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuck" in log-book] came in and anchored at 6.00am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE to NW.
Barometer rising.
Field day.
At 9.00am released J. Staten, Landsman, from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer.
Received in the Steam Engineering Department the following stores: 31 pounds usudurian packing, 1/16-inch; 6 pounds lamp wicking, ball; 12 bunker lamps; 1 oilstone; 3 pounds cotton twine; 10 pounds bolts and nuts, ½-inch x 2½-inch, iron; [left blank] Garlock spiral packing, ¼-inch, ⅜-inch and ⅝-inch; 6 pounds brass pipe, ¼-inch; 12 memorandum pads, 5 inches x 8 inches; 12 memorandum pads, 8 inches x 10 inches; 6 memorandum books, 4½ inches x 6½ inches; 6 penholders, hard rubber; 6 pencil erasers; 36 lead pencils; 1 gross falcon pens; 12 sheets blotting paper; 1 press copy, brush and bowl; 12 hacksaw blades, 12 inches.
Received from United States flagship U.S.S. "New York": 140 gallons fresh water.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Magazines inspected and found in good condition.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to lights airs from NW to SW.
Barometer falling.
Inspected magazines and found them in good condition.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Received in Construction and Repair, and Equipment Departments the following stores.
Construction and Repair [Department]: 3 blocks, snatch, 8 inches; 4 blocks, clump, 4 inches; 6 blocks, single, 7 inches; 6 blocks, single, 4 inches; 6 blocks, double, 7 inches; 6 files, saw, taper; 6 files, saw, taper [sic]; 10 gallons Rahtjens' [Rathjens' in log-book] paint, number 1.
Equipment [Department]: 1 coil 2¼-inch manila rope; 2 coils 12-thread manila rope; 2 coils 18-thread manila rope; 25 pounds marline; 25 pounds marline [sic].
4pm to 8pm:
Fair first hour, raining and drizzling last part.
Calm to light airs from ENE to SE.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Vicksburg" came in and anchored.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, with drizzling rain.
Calm to light airs from SE to ENE.
Barometer rising.
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22 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and misty first part, fair and pleasant last part.
Light airs from East by South to SE and calm.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned, R.B. Heise, Corporal, and C.A. Fippins, Private Marine, absent over time.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds fresh bread.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, R.B.N. Heise [Hiese in log-book], Corporal U.S. Marine Corps, and C.A. Fippins, Private U.S. Marine Corps, absent from the ship without leave.
The Commanding Officer inspected the ship.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Manila" called on the Commanding Officer.
Received 160 gallons fresh water from U.S.S. "Celtic".
Australian mail steamer came in and anchored at Manila.
The following signals were sent and received: at 8.30am to U.S.S. "Manila", "Can you spare us 500 gallons drinking water?"; [at] 8.45am from U.S.S. "Manila"; "The Commandant wishes this referred to him"; (also, see Signal [Record] Book).
Inspected magazines and found in good condition.
Fire alarm of bunker B-8 rang, but on investigation no fire was found.
Inspected magazines and found in good condition [sic].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Calm to light airs from WNW.
Barometer falling.
Received 170 gallons of fresh water from U.S.S. "Celtic".
Sent liberty party ashore.
Inspected magazines and found them in good condition.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Received 170 gallons of drinking water from U.S.S. "Celtic".
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with heavy rain squalls.
At 10.00pm light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
[Awarded punishment:] [J.P.] Mulvey, Hospital Apprentice, 2 days' [confinement on] double irons, reduced to 4th conduct class, for taking water out of dispensary.
At 9.15pm A.R. Lyon, Apprentice First-class, fell overboard, and was rescued without having been seriously injured.
The calling committee of U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" [U.S.S. "Isle de Luzon" in log-book] called on the Commanding Officer and the wardroom officers.
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23 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 548 pounds fresh beef; 118 pounds fresh bread; 147½ pounds vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills: 1st and 3rd [Divisions] great guns; 2nd [Division] seamanship; Powder [Division] instruction; Marine Guard rifles.
Overhauled boat gear.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: W.E. Demoss, Private Marine, ditty box in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; J.M. Duffy, Private Marine, ditty box in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; M.L. Patton, Private Marine, ditty box in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; H.F. Smith, Landsman, yelling out under forecastle when call was sounded, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th conduct class; J.E. Barrett, Landsman, conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline, 2 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th conduct class; J. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, conduct to the prejudice of good order and discipline, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th conduct class.
C.A. Fippins, Private U.S. Marine Corps, absent from ship, overstaying liberty.
Half-masted colors at 10.45am, following the motion of flagship.
Hoisted colors again at noon.
[Signals:] U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship at 10.00am numeral 1, numeral 1; at noon numeral 297, numeral 3.
R.B. Heise, Corporal U.S. Marine Corps, returned from liberty 26 hours over time.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 1.15pm, followed by divisional drills: 1st and 2nd [Divisions] arming; 3rd and Powder [Divisions] signals; Marine Guard rowing.
F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer, his term having expired.
Paymaster's Inspector H.B.T. Harris, U.S. Navy, inspected the accounts of Assistant Paymaster Nicholson of this vessel.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Liberty party went ashore.
Received in Steam Engineering Department the following stores: (see list [below]).
Visiting party aboard U.S.S. "Celtic" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning and light passing rain last part.
Slight airs from South.
Barometer rising.
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4pm to 8pm:
The following Courts Martial were approved by the Commander-in-Chief and published this date, and confinements made accordingly: J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, absent from his station while Quartermaster on watch and drunk and unfit for duty, sentence: solitary confinement for 10 days, and to lose two months' pay, amounting to $60.00; Frank Noble, Chief Electrician, leaving his station in dynamo room while on watch and was found drunk while on duty, sentence: reduction to the next inferior rating; J. Staten, Landsman, drunk and unfit for duty on board ship, not having been on liberty, sentence: solitary confinement for 10 days, and to lose 10 days' pay, amounting to $5.33; James Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, drunk and unfit for duty on board ship, not having been on liberty, sentence: solitary confinement for 10 days, and to lose 10 days' pay, amounting to $12.45; C.R. Green, Coal Passer, drunk and unfit for duty on board ship, not having been on liberty, sentence: solitary confinement for 10 days, and to lose 10 days' pay, amounting to $7.32; C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, drunk and unfit for duty on board ship, not having been on liberty, sentence: solitary confinement for 10 days, and to lose 10 days' pay, amounting to $11.67; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship, not having been on liberty, sentence: solitary confinement for 5 days, and to lose 5 days' pay, amounting to $5.00; A.T. Don, Private Marine, asleep and drunk on post, sentence: solitary confinement for 30 days in double irons, and to lose 3 months' pay, amounting to $39.00; C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman, drunk and unfit for duty on board ship, not having been on liberty, sentence: solitary confinement for 10 days, and to lose 10 days' pay, amounting to $6.32; H.H. Albert, Private Marine, under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship, not having been on liberty, sentence: acquitted.
Received in Steam Engineering Department from General Storekeeper, Cavite: 15½ pounds number 8 brass wire; 30 pounds caustic soda; 15 pounds brass pipes, ¾-inch; 17½ feet galvanized iron pipe, ¾-inch; 1 ring for water piston, lignum vitae; 10 gallons turpentine; 100 pounds sal soda; 6 pounds vermilion, dry; 52 pounds cylinder oil; 15 scoop shovels.
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24 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning, light passing rain last part.
Light airs from ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn" stood out for target practice at 5.30am.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 118 pounds fresh bread.
Liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms to light airs from SW and West.
Barometer falling.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: R.B. Heise, Corporal, 26 hours over time, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th conduct class; F. Foye, Electrician Second-class, neglect of duty, 7 days' extra duty; Joseph Platz, Landsman, falsehood, disobedience of orders, 3 days' double irons.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absentee: C.A. Fippins, Private Marine.
Held battalion drill, light marching order.
The Commanding Officer changed the rating of I.F. Harlow from Seaman to Coxswain, to date [rate in log-book] from September 1st, 1901.
U.S.S. "Brooklyn" came in and anchored at 10.58am.
The Commanding Officer called on the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Vicksburg" and U.S.S. "General Alava".
Routine signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Received 250 gallons distilled water from U.S.S. "Celtic", and 23 gallons from Navy Yard.
Received 2200 gallons fresh water from water boat alongside.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from West and WSW.
Barometer falling.
Called all boats away for exercise under sail.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
At 3.15pm U.S.S. "Brooklyn" got under way and stood out in the bay.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Received on board one Allen Dense-Air ½-ton ice machine and appurtenances.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "Brooklyn".
By order of the Commanding Officer [J.P.] Mulvey, Hospital Apprentice, was released from confinement, his time having expired.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from SSE and South.
Barometer falling.
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25 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts [Department]: 379 pounds fresh beef; 117 pounds bread; 146¼ pounds vegetables.
One coal lighter came alongside at 6.00am.
Commenced coaling ship at 6.05am, took on board 16 tons.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
Began coaling from one lighter on port side forward at 8.15am, and knocked off coaling at 11.50am for dinner, receiving altogether during watch 26 tons.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "General Alava" called on the Commanding Officer.
Received sections of pipe from Navy Yard in Engineer's Department.
The following signals were sent and received: [at] 8.00am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Designating Yorktown guard"; [at] 9.10am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to flagship, the Executive Officer: "Can you spare us 500 gallons of drinking water? Our distiller is being repaired and we have very little drinking water left"; at 10.00am sick 0, absentees 1; [at] 10.35am flagship to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Can spare you 500 gallons of drinking water, signed Cowles"; [at] 12.00pm coal on hand 290 [tons], expended 3.
C.A. Fippins, Private Marine, absent from the ship without leave.
Inspected magazines and found in good condition.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from SW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm began coaling and finished at 1.30pm, receiving since noon 3 tons.
The Commanding Officer left the ship at 2.10pm.
Ensign F.J. Horne, U.S. Navy, left the ship on leave of absence.
Sent guard boat at 1.15pm to flagship.
At 3.55pm stopped dynamo in order to put in section of evaporator exhaust.
[At] 3.25pm the Commanding Officer returned on board.
Washed down decks.
The following signals were sent and received: [at] 1.55pm general 513; [at] 1.45pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "Finished coaling, received 45 tons".
Inspected magazines and found in good condition.
Received in Engineer's Department from Navy Yard the following: 2 sections auxiliary steam pipe (repaired); 2 new steam and exhaust valves for ice machine; 1 section of bilge suction pipe; 1 brass nipper.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, C.A. Fippins, Private Marine, absent without leave.
Received in Navigation Department the following stores: 1 Bliss log recorder; 20 yards white bunting; 20 yards blue bunting; 5 yards yellow bunting; 20 pounds signal halyards; 20 pounds caustic soda; 12 sail needles; 1 package sewing needles; 1 spool thread.
And electrical stores, as follows: 3 portable lamps, type B; 25 feet silk covered wire; 3 5-Ampere switches; 6 steamtight globes; 6 globes for ceiling fixtures, number 2; 3 sockets for portable, type B; 100 fuze glasses, 4 Ampere; 24 sheets sandpaper.
At 8.00pm C.A. Fippins, Private Marine, returned on board 89½ hours over time.
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "Celtic", and visiting party from U.S.S. "Vicksburg" came on board.
Signals [sic].
Received 165 gallons of fresh water from flagship.
Received in Equipment Department: 11 fathoms wire, seizing.
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8pm to midnight:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from South to SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Visiting party from U.S.S. "Celtic" [returned], and sent visiting party back from U.S.S. "Vicksburg".
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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26 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and warm.
Light variable airs, then calm.
Barometer steady.
Received 165 gallons fresh water from U.S.S. "Brooklyn".
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 200 pounds ice; and 118 pounds fresh bread.
At 7.55am the flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn" commenced getting up anchor and getting under way.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with calm and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by general quarters.
A working party ashore getting stores in Supplies and Accounts, Engineer's, and Equipment Departments.
Yard workmen employed in installing foundation for ice machine.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Brooklyn" stood out to sea at 8.00am.
Navy tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuck" in log-book] stood out to sea at 9.00am.
U.S.S. "Vicksburg" fired a 13-gun salute, which was answered with seven guns by the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
Navy tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuck" in log-book] anchored off the Navy Yard at 10.15am.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: H.A. Show, Landsman, repeating word after boatswain's mate, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th conduct class; H.D. Ellsworth, Ordinary Seaman, throwing refuse over side, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; G. Shultis [Schultis in log-book], Private Marine, disobedience of orders, 10 days' extra duty; C.A. Fippins, Private Marine, 89¾ hours over time, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th conduct class.
Received aboard the following stores in Equipment Department: 1 coil wire rope, 1½-inch; 1 coil manila rope, 3¼-inch; 100 feet hose, wash deck, 1½-inch.
In Construction and Repair Department: 1 grindstone, mounted.
Made following signals: at 10.00am numeral 0, numeral 1; at noon numeral 332, numeral 3.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Exercised Marines at great guns, all other divisions seamanship.
Engaged in taking on stores.
Received aboard the following stores in Paymaster's Department: 3000 pounds flour; 1980 pounds sugar; 500 pounds tobacco; 3975 pounds soap; 700 pounds salt pork; 700 pounds salt beef; 300 pounds rice; 140 gallons beans; 5 mattresses; 4 kettles, mess.
Received in Ordnance Department: 30 yards muslin; 30 gallons Rahtjens' [Rathjen's in log-book] paint; 5 gallons boiled linseed oil; 20 bayonet scabbards for crew.
Transferred from Ordnance Department to General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 18 boxes ammunition, 6-inch; 2 chests ammunition, 6-pounder; 1 chest ammunition, 3-pounder; 1 chest ammunition, 1-pounder.
Yard workmen engaged in installing foundation for ice machine.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
A visiting party aboard the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
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Meridian to 4pm:
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 40 square feet boiler felt; 24 feet pipe covering, 2-inch; 120 pounds plastic covering; 9 pounds brass pipe, ⅛-inch; 110 pounds brass pipe, 1½-inch; 6 pounds brass pipe, ⅜-inch; 6 brass elbows, 1¼-inch; 6 brass elbows, 1½-inch; 1 brass elbow, ¼-inch; 6 brass elbows, ⅛-inch; 3 brass nipples, 1½-inch; 1 union, brass, 1¼-inch; 3 reducing bushings, 1-inch to ½-inch; 2 reducing bushings, ¾-inch to ½-inch; 3 reducing bushings, ½-inch to ⅜-inch; 84 pounds brass pipe, 1¼-inch; 1 brass globe valve, 1¼-inch; 1 brass globe valve, 1½-inch.
All above for installing ice machine.
[Also:] 32 pounds ¼-inch Gladiator manhole gaskets; 4 monkey wrenches, 8-inch; 8 brass guard bolts, ⅝-inch (for pumps).
Transferred to General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands: Remington typewriter, number 2 (condemned by survey).
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27 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 117 pounds fresh bread; 146¾ pounds fresh vegetables; 413 pounds fresh beef.
Yard workmen engaged in installing foundation for ice machine.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
U.S.S. "Villalobos" [U.S.S. "Villa Lobis" in log-book] stood into the Navy Yard at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters.
Inspected storerooms, double bottoms, magazines and tested flood cocks.
Received on board: 50 tons of fresh water, for steaming purposes.
Commanding Officer called on flagship in obedience to signal.
Received in Steam Engineering Department from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 33 feet 2-inch sectional pipe covering; 60 vulcanized rubber valves; 4 sets boiler gauge fittings.
From United States flagship U.S.S. "New York": 100 pounds chloride [cloride in log-book] of calcium.
Received on board $3,000 gold in exchange for $6,342.49 Mexican currency.
Made routine signals.
Navy Yard workmen on board installing ice machine.
J. Platz, Landsman, was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer, his time having expired.
Received one Underwood typewriter in Equipment Department.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Calms to light airs from SSE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.25pm called away all boats for exercise under sail.
The United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuc" in log-book] came in and anchored.
A.B. Corson, Ordinary Seaman, was sent to Naval Hospital, Cavite, Philippine Islands, with bag and hammock, and pay accounts sent to U.S.S. "Manila".
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Generally fair, heavy rain shower with lightning and thunder 2nd hour.
Calms to light airs and breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Navy workmen left the ship at 5.00pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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28 September 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Generally fair, passing rain showers 4th to 6th hours.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts [Department]: 325 pounds fresh beef; 500 pounds ice; 351 pounds bread; 147½ pounds vegetables.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
Sent to United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" $12,699.49 (Mexican) in silver coin.
Received 500 empty coal bags in Equipment Department.
Received in Engineer's Department the following stores (fittings) for ice machine from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 8 globe valves, 1½-inch; 8 elbows, 1½-inch; 9 nipples, 1½-inch; 8 tees, 1½-inch; 2 flanges, 6-inch diameter, for 1½-inch pipe (manufactured); 1 elbow, galvanized iron, 1½-inch; 1 nipple, galvanized iron, 1½-inch; 1 scuttlebutt coil; 1 long galvanized iron nipple with 4 locknuts.
Received for transportation to Guam, the following: 8 cases; 1 crate iron; and 1 package.
Aired bedding.
At 10.30am commenced making preparations for sea.
Released [J.] Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and H. Smith, Landsman, their terms of confinement having expired.
The following signals were made and received: [at] 9.00am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet general 274; [at] 10.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] absentees 0, sick 0; [at] 11.00am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to fleet general 427; [at] 11.05am U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Do not sail until further instructions, signed Rodgers"; [at] 12.00pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], general, coal on hand 323 tons, expended 6 tons.
Transferred J.P. Mulvey, Hospital Apprentice, with bag, hammock and necessary papers to U.S.S. "Manila".
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm, with heavy rain squall at 2.30pm.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
Overhauled and restowed all life preservers.
Hoisted all boats, except steamer, furled awnings and rigged in port gangway.
Received from U.S.S. "Manila" T.D. Dean, Hospital Apprentice, with bag, hammock and necessary papers.
Signals: [at] 12.50pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], 5, 13.
Scrub and wash clothes, pipe down.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
At 4.30pm Lieutenant-Commander Canaga, U.S. Navy, reported on board, in obedience to orders, to report for passage to Yokohama Hospital, having been condemned by Medical Survey.
At 5.00pm Board of Medical Survey, consisting of Passed Assistant Surgeon C.P. Bagg, U.S. Navy, Passed Assistant Surgeon A.E. Peck, U.S. Navy, and Passed Assistant Surgeon J. Stepp, U.S. Navy, met on board and held Survey on J. Jamieson, Private Marine.
Received in Equipment Department: 1 set of boat gripes for lifeboat.
At 6.30pm R.C. Gibson, for wagonmaster at Guam, Ladrone Islands, came on board for passage.
At 5.52pm hove to short stay and tried engines.
The following signals were made: [at] 6.20pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "Canaga and R.C. Gibson for wagonmaster at Guam are on board"; [at] 6.45pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Wait for medical stores to be put on board tomorrow".
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8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with moonlight.
Light airs from South.
Barometer rising until last hour.
At 11.00pm called up anchor and got under way and stood out of Cavite harbor.
Signals: [at] 8.50pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], "Request permission to get one day's supply of beef and ice tomorrow morning", U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Permission granted"; [at] 8.45pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to fleet "Cornet", U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Why have you 'cornet' on?", U.S.S. "Yorktown" to [left blank], "P [?] repeat to R [U.S.S. "New York"], was mistake meant for recalling officers from shore"; [at] 9.35pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], general interrogatory 121; [at] 9.45pm U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", general "Affirmative".
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29 September 1901
Making passage from Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 15.57, Long 119.55
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning.
Light breezes from SW to North.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and D [C in log-book] boilers, on course S70°W (per compass) till 1.27am, then S62°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 56.6, till 2.07am, then N85°W (per compass), patent log 58.2, till 2.55am, then N52°W (per compass), patent log 66.8, till end of watch.
Haycock Island abeam at 2.00am, distant 0.7 miles [knots in log-book].
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 94.3.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE and ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N52°W (per standard compass).
At 4.45am sighted Capones Island [Kapones Island in log-book] light bearing N20°W.
At 6.30am Capones Island [Kapones Island in log-book] lighthouse abeam, distant 12 miles, and changed course to N18°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 4.8.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 95.6.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from ENE to light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 10.00am, followed by inspection of ship by the Commanding Officer.
Steaming on course N18°W (per standard compass), with boilers A, B and D, until 12.00pm, then changed course to North (per compass).
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 96.2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and D [C in log-book] boilers, on course North (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 97.4.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from North by West.
Barometer falling first hour [of watch], rising second hour.
Steaming under three boilers, on course North (per compass) until 4.30pm, when changed to N20°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 15.5.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 98.4.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, lightning to the Northeastward and Southward.
Light breezes from NNE to NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming with boilers A, B and D, on course N20°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 98.4.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning from NE.
Light and gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling last part.
Steaming under A, B and D [C in log-book] boilers, on course N20°E (per standard compass).
Averages steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 102.
Haycock Island is also known as La Monja Island.
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30 September 1901
Making passage from Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 19.53, Long 120.82
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NNE.
Lightning around horizon.
Bright moonlight.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N20°E (per compass).
At 3.35am sighted Cape Bojeador light bearing N52°E.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 100.5.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, heavy rain squalls passing to windward last hour.
Gentle breezes from NE to moderate breeze from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming with boilers A, B and D, on course N20°E until 5.30am, when [Cape] Bojeador light was abeam, 12.5 miles distant, and then changed course to N30°E (per compass), patent log reading 60.4.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 99.8.
Executed morning orders.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with light rain last part.
Moderate breeze from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by instruction for all divisions.
Steaming under A, B and D boilers, on course N30°E (per compass).
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 97.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather, with passing rain showers.
Moderate to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N30°E (per standard compass) until 12.15pm, when changed to N36°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.9.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 97.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy, with rain squalls passing by.
Moderate sea.
Moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by collision drill.
At 5.40pm sighted land on starboard beam bearing S81°E.
At 5.45pm changed course to N45°E, patent log [reading] 84.5.
Steaming with boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 98.7.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with occasional passing rain.
Moderate breeze from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and D boilers, on course N45°E (per compass).
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 98.7.
Sighted Itbayat Island [Iboyat Island in log-book] at 7.45pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy weather, with passing rain showers.
Stiff breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N45°E (per standard compass) until 8.35pm, when changed to N30°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 12.
At 9.20pm North end of Itbayat Island [Ilabor Island in log-book] abeam, distant 7 miles.
At 9.45pm sighted North and Y'Ami Islands bearing NE.
At 10.35pm North Island abeam, distant 6 miles.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 94.5.
Approved: [signed] William R.A. Rooney, Lieutenant-Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1901
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1 October 1901
Making passage from Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 22.62, Long 123.98
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant, moonlight.
Moderate breeze from NE to gentle breeze from North by East.
Barometer steady.
At 12.30am changed course to N56°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 49.4.
Steaming with boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 98.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining first part, clearing last part.
Light breezes from North to SE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and D boilers, on course N56°E (per compass).
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 98.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy weather, pleasant.
Gentle breezes from ESE and East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N56°E (per standard compass).
By order of the Commanding Officer H. Show, Landsman, was released from confinement, his time having expired.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: F.W. Peters, Seaman, shirking, 10 days' extra duty on quarterdeck, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Coleman, Second-class Fireman, disrespect, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th conduct class; A. Podolsky, Ordinary Seaman, going into ice box without permission, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th conduct class; S.E. Pearson, Landsman, giving keys of ice box to another man when entrusted with same, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th conduct class.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and had instruction, as follows: 1st and 3rd Divisions signals; 2nd and Powder [Divisions] and Marines aid to the wounded.
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], revolutions 98.7.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following ratings: J. Hoffman, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; J.T. Maher, Seaman to Gunner's Mate Third-class, from October 1, 1901.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from East.
Barometer steady.
Moderate swell from NE.
At 1.15pm sounded drill call, and overhauled all boat gear and boat boxes, and filled all boat breakers with fresh water.
Steaming with boilers A, B and D, on course N56°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 94.8.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from East to NE by East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Steaming under A, B and D boilers, on course N56°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 95.2.
6pm to 8pm:
Generally fair, with frequent light passing rain showers.
Light airs to breezes from NE by East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N56°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 95.2.
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[Inserted note]
8pm to midnight:
Fine, clear and cool, bright moonlight.
Light breeze from NE to gentle breeze from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Moon rose at 8.25pm.
Steaming with boilers A, B and D, on course N56°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 96.
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2 October 1901
Making passage from Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 25.17, Long 127.30
Commences and until 4am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, with gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, B and D boilers, on course N56°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 92.4.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N56°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 129 [pounds], average revolutions 96.3.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with passing showers of rain.
Gentle breeze from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, followed by abandon ship drill.
At 10.30am set clock ahead 13 minutes.
Steaming with boilers A, B and D, on course N56°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 97.1.
Inspected magazines and took temperatures.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and D boilers, on course N56°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 97.6.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N56°E (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
At 5.30pm sighted Great Liu Kiu Island [Great Tiu Kiu Island in log-book] on port beam.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 100.4.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and cool, partly cloudy, starlight.
Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming with boilers A, B and D on course N56°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 100.4.
Changed course to N50°E (per compass) at 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy, with passing rain last part.
Gentle breeze from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under A, B and D boilers, on course N50°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 96.3.
Great Liu Kiu Island is also known as Okinawa.
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3 October 1901
Making passage from Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 27.83, Long 130.52
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy weather, with frequent passing rain showers.
Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N50°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 91.8.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant, partly cloudy.
Moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Executed morning orders.
Steaming with boilers A, B and D, on course N50°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 96.6.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling last part.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by infantry drill, all divisions.
By order of the Commanding Officer the following named men were released from confinement, their terms having expired: J. Pearson, Landsman; A. Podolsky [F. Podolski in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; J. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class; C.A. Olsen, Ship's Cook; J. Staten, Landsman; James Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class; C.R. Green, Coal Passer; C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman; J. Coleman, Second-class Fireman.
Steaming under A, B and D boilers, on course N50°E (per compass) till noon, then N33°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 97.2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Instructed divisions in seamanship.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N33°E (per standard compass).
Steering gear out of order from 1.40pm to 1.45pm, during which time steered ship with main engine.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 95.6.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Moderate breeze from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.30pm, followed by collision drill, time: 1 minute 10 seconds.
Steaming with boilers A, B and D, on course N33°E (per compass).
Average steam [left blank], average revolutions [left blank].
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, B and D boilers, on course N33°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 96.6.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from ENE and NE by East.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N33°E (per standard compass) until midnight, when changed to N50°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 121.2 [pounds], revolutions 99.1.
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4 October 1901
Making passage from Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 31.20, Long 133.33
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Light breeze to light airs from NE by East.
Light swell from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming with boilers A, B and D, on course N50°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 91.3.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light drizzling first part.
Calm and light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, B and D boilers, on course N50°E (per compass).
Average steam 119 pounds, revolutions 90.7.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East, shifting to SW by West.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N50°E (per standard compass) until 9.00am, when changed to N56°E (per standard compass).
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by great gun drill.
At 10.15am set clocks ahead 12 minutes.
Average steam 121.7 [pounds], revolutions 93.6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WSW and light breeze from SSW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.30pm stopped both engines and put over target for target practice.
At 1.35pm half speed ahead, and at 1.45pm hauled in patent log, reading 38.2.
Put helm to starboard and began circling around target for target practice.
At 3.45pm sounded assembly and exercised divisions at setting up drill for 15 minutes.
Steam in boilers A, B and D.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 74.8.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable breezes.
Barometer falling.
Continued target practice at various ranges, firing with the 3-pounder guns.
Firing, all gun captains, ten rounds each, securing battery at 5.10pm.
Expended the following ammunition: 222 rounds cordite, common shells, 3-pounder; 5 of which misfired [missed fire in log-book].
Picked up target at 5.35pm, and set course N56°E (per compass).
Put over patent log at 5.35pm, reading 38.2.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions various.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N56°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 86.6.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: Harry A. Show, Landsman, taking hinge off another ditty box without authority, 10 days' extra duty.
Meridian to 4pm:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following rating: W.H. Normand, Yeoman First-class to Chief Yeoman, from October 1, 1901.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, partly cloudy.
Calm to light airs from South.
Barometer rising slowly.
Moon rose at 11.00pm, then moonlight to end of watch.
Steaming with boilers A, B and D, on course N56°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 95.4.
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5 October 1901
Making passage to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 33.50, Long 137.04
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under A, B and D boilers, on course N56°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 96.7.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N56°E (per standard compass).
At 6.00am sighted high land of Kii Peninsula bearing N½W.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 88.4.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East to ESE.
Smooth sea.
Barometer falling slowly.
Field day.
Steaming with boilers A, B and D, on course N56°E (per compass) until 11.20am [1.20am in log-book], when changed course to N62°E (per compass), patent log reading 44.3.
Average steam 122.2 [pounds], average revolutions 95.3.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from SE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and D boilers, on course N62°E (per compass).
At 2.48pm took in patent log, reading 77.5.
Slowed down, dropped two barrel targets, and continued yesterday's target practice with 3-pounder [gun], firing 66 rounds at various ranges.
Expended: 66 rounds cordite 3-pounder ammunition, two of which were misfires.
Put over patent log at 3.40pm, reading 77.5, set course N62°E (per compass), and went ahead full speed.
Secured battery.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 95.1.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers on course N62°E (per standard compass).
At 4.05pm sighted [Mount] Fujiyama bearing N35°E, distant about 100 miles.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by fire drill.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 83.1.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE to South.
Smooth sea.
Barometer steady.
At 7.00pm sighted Omai Saki light bearing N10°E.
Steaming with boilers A, B and D, on course N62°E (per compass).
Average steam 121.5 [pounds], average revolutions 98.6.
Passed large steamer on port hand, heading West.
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8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light mist on horizon.
Light breezes from South to SW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under A, B and D boilers, on course N62°E (per compass) till 9.35pm, when Rock Island light was sighted, bearing N66°E, then changed course to N80°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 44.3.
Sighted Iro Zaki [Iro-o-Saki in log-book] light at 9.47pm.
Rock Island light abeam at 11.10pm, distant 5.3 miles [knots in log-book], then changed course to N45°E (per compass).
Passed three steamers standing out to sea.
Average steam 123 [pounds], revolutions 99.6.
Kii Peninsula is also known as Kii Hanto.
Rock Island is also known as Mikomoto Jima.
Omai Saki is also known as Omae Zaki.
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6 October 1901
At sea, making passage to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant first half [of watch], overcast, misty and cool last half.
Light airs to light breezes from West and South, shifting to North and increasing to moderate breeze.
Decided fall in temperature after 2.00am.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N45°E (per standard compass).
At 12.20am sighted Vries Island abeam, distant 4.5 miles, and changed course to N54°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 91.6.
At 3.23am sighted Tsurugi Saki [Tsuruigi Saki in log-book] light bearing N25°E.
At 3.35am sighted Joga-shima [Joka Sima in log-book] light on port beam.
At 3.46am changed course to N30°E, patent log 16.6.
Average steam 122 [pounds], revolutions 94.9.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, misty and cool first part, then cloudy and cool.
Gentle breeze from NE.
Barometer rising.
Standing into Yokohama harbor on various courses.
At 5.55am slowed to half speed and stopped, and came to anchor at 7.00am in 6½ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms chain at water's edge.
[From weather observations page:] Bearings: Mandarin Bluff South by East, lightship SE by E¾E, ship's head ESE.
The following men-of-war were anchored in harbor: H.M.S. "Barfleur" (Admiral Bruce, Royal Navy); H.M.S. "Goliath"; and H.M.S. "Endymion"; and Republic of France Ship "Pascal".
At 7.35am boarding officer from H.M.S. "Barfleur" called on board.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and drizzling, with light airs from North.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional and ship inspection by the Commanding Officer.
A boarding officer from the French cruiser "Pascal" called aboard.
Returned boarding calls on H.M.S. "Barfleur" and French cruiser "Pascal".
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of R.H. Barrett, Master-at-Arms Third-class, for one year.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy, and raining, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party went ashore at 1.00pm.
H.M.S. "Dido" came in and anchored at 3.30pm.
Boarded same, which call was returned by an officer from H.M.S. "Dido".
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light airs from North.
Barometer falling.
Vries Island is also known as O Shima.
Joga-shima lighthouse is also known as Nagatsuro Saki lighthouse.
Mandarin Bluff is also known as Juniten Hana.
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7 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light airs from North to NE.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned, A. Roth, Machinist Second-class, 2½ hours over time.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 118 pounds fresh bread; 147½ pounds fresh beef; 147½ pounds fresh vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, with drizzling rain.
Light airs to breezes from North.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 8.15am A. Roth, Machinist Second-class, returned on board 3 hours over liberty.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by instruction in great guns for 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions, and signals for Powder Division and Marine Guard.
The Commanding Officer called officially on the British Rear Admiral and the Commanding Officers of H.M.S. "Barfleur", H.M.S. "Goliath", H.M.S. "Endymion", H.M.S. "Dido", and of the Republic of France Ship "Pascal".
At 8.00am fired a salute of 13 guns, British ensign at fore, in honor of Rear Admiral Bruce, Royal Navy.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and raining.
Light airs to gentle breezes from North.
Barometer falling.
Held instruction in signals.
The Commanding Officer called on the United States Consul General and on the Medical Inspector in charge of United States Naval Hospital.
The Commanding Officer of Republic of France Ship "Pascal" called on board.
Transferred to United States Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan, with bags, hammocks, and necessary papers: J. McCarty, Quartermaster First-class; and B. Sauers, Corporal; T. Jamieson, Private Marine.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and raining.
Gentle breeze from North.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and raining.
Gentle and moderate breezes from North.
Barometer steady.
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8 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and raining.
Moderate to stiff breezes from North, and NNW.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party returned on board, except J. Hoffman, Seaman, W.E. Demoss, Private Marine, and F. Hubbard, Private Marine.
At 7.30am 5 workmen from Yokohama Engine and Iron Works came on board in Steam Engineering Department.
Drift lead carried away, reported by [W.P.] Toomey, [Apprentice First-class], acting quartermaster on watch.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with heavy rain.
Moderate breeze from North.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then falling.
At 10.50am Republic of France Ship "Pascal" got under way and stood out of harbor.
The Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Endymion" called on the Commanding Officer.
Pay Director F.C. Cosby, U.S. Navy, came on board to inspect Department of Supplies and Accounts.
The following men were absent from the ship without leave: J. Hoffman, Seaman, W.E. Demoss, Private Marine, and F. Hubbard, Private Marine.
Started fires in boiler B.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light to gentle breeze from NNW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 2.30pm H.M.S. "Dido" occupied anchorage vacated by Republic of France Ship "Pascal".
Pay Director F.C. Cosby left the ship.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Barometer falling rapidly first hour, then rising slowly.
Light breeze from NNW.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, three absentees.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs to light breezes NNW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Sent steam launch in to secure for the night.
[At] 10.45pm mail steamer "Doric" came in and anchored at man-of-war anchorage.
W.E. Demoss, Private Marine, and F. Hubbard, Private Marine, returned on board 18½ hours over time.
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9 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs from North.
Barometer falling rapidly.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising first hour, then falling slowly.
Executed morning orders.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 115 pounds fresh bread; 143¾ pounds fresh beef; 143¾ pounds vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with variable light airs and breezes.
Wind shifting from NW, through North, to West.
Barometer falling.
Clearing last hour.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by collision drill and divisional drills as follows: 1st and 3rd [Divisions] rifles; 2nd [Division] revolvers; Powder [Division] instruction; Marine Guard rifles.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: G.T. Fallon, Private Marine, article in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; F. Lauer, Ordinary Seaman, article in lucky bag, one day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; E. Roth, Machinist Second-class, 3 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; C.A. Fippins, Private Marine, article in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; W.E. Demoss, Private Marine, 18½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; F.E. Hubbard, Private Marine, 18½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; J. Hoffmann, Seaman, 27¼ hours over time, brought back by police, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4 [conduct] class.
No absentees.
Received aboard in Supplies and Accounts Department: 10,000 yen, equivalent to $4,980 American currency.
J. Hoffmann, Seaman, was brought aboard by the police authorities, 27¼ hours over time.
Shore workmen employed in installing piping in cold storage room.
English steamer "Doric" moored to buoy outside of breakwater at 8.30am.
H.M.S. "Endymion" stood out to sea at 9.15am.
The Commanding Officers of H.M.S. "Goliath" and H.M.S. "Dido" made official calls aboard.
Made all preparations in engine room for getting under way.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable breezes.
Barometer rising.
The Commanding Officer [of] H.M.S. "Barfleur" made an official call aboard.
Paid monthly money to all divisions.
Shore workmen employed installing storage room.
Secured main engines and permitted fires to die out in A boiler.
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4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Liberty party went ashore at 5.00pm.
Made daily examination of magazines and found everything satisfactory.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs from NW, increasing to moderate wind and rain squalls last part, accompanied by thunder and lightning.
Barometer rising.
At 11.00pm made all preparations for getting under way with two boilers.
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10 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy first part, with gentle breezes from North by West, increasing to moderate wind squalls accompanied by heavy rain, thunder and lightning, clearing last part.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned.
The following men are overstaying liberty: H.H. Albert, Private Marine; W. Sedgwick, Chief Machinist; J. Sammonds, Coal Passer; J. Regan, Coal Passer; F. Flum, Blacksmith; T. Shea, Coal Passer.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNW to North.
Barometer rising.
[R.C.] Rudge, Private Marine, returned on board tight, 3 hours over time from liberty, and [T.P.] Voight, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 4 hours over time.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by general quarters.
Absentees: H.H. Albert, Private Marine, W. Sedgwick, Chief Machinist, J. Sammond, Coal Passer, J. Regan, Coal Passer, F. Flum, Blacksmith, and T. Shea, Coal Passer.
Inspected and took temperature of magazines.
Secured engines and allowed fires to die out in one boiler.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from North, shifting to East and SSE and decreasing to light airs.
Barometer steady.
Instructed Marines and firemen in great guns.
H.H. Albert, Private Marine, was brought on board by police, 10½ hours over liberty.
Sent liberty party ashore at 3.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE and calm.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
J. Regan, Coal Passer, returned on board 13½ hours over time from liberty.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light variable airs.
T. Shea, Coal Passer, and J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, were brought on board by police, 15½ hours over time.
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11 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 115 pounds fresh bread; 143¾ pounds fresh beef; 143¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
Liberty party returned.
The following men overstaying liberty: W. Sedgwick, Chief Machinist; F. Flum, Blacksmith; F.A. Foye, Electrician Second-class; J. Hurley, Chief Boatswain's Mate; C. Smith, Quartermaster Second-class; F. Wolcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; H. Letender, Machinist Second-class; F. Schultz, Machinist First-class; J. Smedley, Coal Passer.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calm.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then falling.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 10.00am, followed by drill at arm and equipment for distant service.
[At] 10.35am sighted Japanese man-of-war standing into Yokosuka [Yokosuko in log-book] harbor.
The following punishments were awarded by the Commanding Officer: R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, 3 hours over time, tight, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; T.P. Voight, Ordinary Seaman, 4 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; H.A. Show, Landsman, clothing in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; J. Staten, Landsman, neglect of duty, 5 days' extra duty; H.H. Albert, Private Marine, brought off by police, 10½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 3rd [conduct] class [for] 2 months; V. Morales, Second-class Fireman, and S.M. McGee, Second-class Fireman, disobedience of orders, stowing bedding in drum room, 10 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, disobedience of orders, stowing bedding in drum room, 10 days' extra duty; J. Regan, Coal Passer, J.C. Lewis, Coal Passer, B.M. Forbett, Coal Passer, disobedience of orders, stowing bedding in drum room, 10 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Sammond, Coal Passer, brought off by police, 15½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class [for] 2 months; J. Regan, Coal Passer, 13½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 3rd conduct class for 2 months; T. Shea, Coal Passer, brought off by police, 15½ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced to 3rd conduct class; J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, disrespect, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th conduct class.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to light breeze from SE to South by East.
Barometer falling.
Spread awnings.
[At] 12.15pm Japanese mail steamer "Yawata Maru" ["Yowata Maru" in log-book] left the harbor.
One Japanese and one British steamer left the harbor, and two Japanese steamers came in and anchored inside of breakwater.
[At] 2.35pm F.A. Foye, Electrician Second-class, returned from liberty, being brought on board by police, 9½ hours over time.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze to light airs, first half [of watch], from SE, then calm.
Barometer rising rapidly.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by fire quarters.
Sent liberty party ashore at 5.00pm.
Two Japanese and one American steamers left the harbor.
J. Hurley [Hurly in log-book], Chief Boatswain's Mate, and F. Schultz, Machinist First-class, returned on board from liberty 12½ hours over time, having been brought off by the police.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
At 8.15pm the mail steamer "Gaelic" came in from Hong Kong.
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12 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North.
Barometer falling slowly.
Liberty party returned.
List of absentees, as follows: W.J. Sedgwick, [Chief Machinist]; F. Flum, Blacksmith; C. Smith, Quartermaster Second-class; F.J. Wolcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; R.A. Driscoll, Seaman; C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, light mist.
Calm.
Barometer falling last part [of watch].
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.T. Smedley, Coal Passer, 5¾ hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; F.A. Foye, Electrician Second-class, 9½ hours over time, brought off by police, 2 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; J.T. Hurley, Chief Boatswain's Mate, 12½ hours over time, brought off police, 2 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; F.H. Schultz, Machinist First-class, 12½ hours over time, brought off by police, 2 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; A.L. Hurd, Seaman, 2½ hours over leave, 1 day's extra duty; H.J.B. Letender, Machinist Second-class, 27½ hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th conduct class; R.A. Driscoll, Seaman, 3½ hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
The following men returned from liberty over time: H.J.B. Letender, Machinist Second-class, 27½ hours; and R.A. Driscoll, Seaman, 3½ hours over time.
The police authorities brought aboard: F.J. Wolcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, 30 hours over time; and C. Smith, Quartermaster Second-class, 30 hours over time.
Shore workmen engaged in installing piping for cold storage.
Cleaning ship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore.
Shore workmen engaged in installing piping for cold storage.
Made daily inspection of magazines and found everything satisfactory.
British steamer "Gaelic" stood out to sea.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, W.J. Sedgwick, Chief Machinist, F. Flum, Blacksmith, C. Smith, Quartermaster Second-class, T.J. Wolcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, R.A. Driscoll, Seaman, C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine, overstaying liberty.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine, returned from liberty 18 hours over time.
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13 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy, raining, with light airs and breezes from SE.
Barometer falling.
D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, returned from liberty 24 hours over time.
Liberty party returned.
The following men overstaying liberty: W.J. Sedgwick, Chief Machinist; F. Flum, Blacksmith; H.D. Ellsworth, Ordinary Seaman; F.W. Peters, Seaman; W. Childs, Apprentice First-class.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 115 pounds fresh bread; 143¾ pounds fresh beef; 143¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, rainy and squally, clearing last hour.
Gentle to stiff breezes from SE to SW.
Barometer falling.
Absentees: W.J. Sedgwick, Chief Machinist, F. Flum, Blacksmith, H.D. Ellsworth, Ordinary Seaman, F.W. Peters, Seaman, and W. Childs, Apprentice First-class.
Inspected magazines.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather, pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
W.J. Sedgwick, Chief Machinist, was brought on board by the police, 3 days and 9 hours over time from liberty.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising first hour, then falling.
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14 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light variable airs and breezes from SE to SW.
Barometer slightly variable.
Liberty party] returned on board, except J.R. Nordmark, Electrician Third-class.
H.D. Ellsworth, Ordinary Seaman, F.W. Peters, Seaman, and W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, returned on board 22 hours over time from liberty.
Ten workmen from shore installing ice plant.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from SW to South.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am.
F. Flum, Blacksmith, and J. Nordmark, Electrician Third-class, absent without leave.
Exercised divisions, as follows: 1st, 3rd and Powder Divisions great guns; 2rd Division single sticks; Marines bayonet drill.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: F.J. Wolcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and C. Smith, Quartermaster Second-class, brought off by police 30 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, 21 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine, 18 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; W.J. Sedgwick, Chief Machinist, brought off by police 81 hours over leave, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class for 3 months; W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, 22 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; F.W. Peters, Seaman, 22 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; H.D. Ellsworth, Ordinary Seaman, 22 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes.
Absentee: J.M. Duffy, [Private Marine].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from WSW to SSW.
Barometer steady.
Received from water boat: [left blank] tons fresh water, for steaming purposes.
Large German Lloyd [Company's] steamer came in and anchored off quarantine.
At 1.15pm exercised all G.M. [?] divisions at signals, and sent Marines in gig out for exercise under oars.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from SSW first hour, then calm.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Sent liberty party ashore.
The following men were received from the Yokohama Hospital, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: G.H. Cole Jr., Coal Passer; O.U. Hammerstedt, Coxswain; J.S. Mansfield, Second-class Fireman; T. Connors, Private Marine; C.E. Randolph, Private Marine.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
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15 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned, J.M. Duffy, Private Marine, absent.
Two Ocean Line steamers left.
Received in Paymaster's Department the following stores: 115 pounds fresh bread; 143¾ pounds fresh beef; 143¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, with light mist.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, J.M. Duffy, Private U.S. Marine Corps, J. Nordmark, Electrician Third-class, F. Flum, Blacksmith, absent from ship, overstaying liberty.
Drilled at battalion formation and extended order, lightly equipped.
J. Nordmark, Electrician Third-class, was brought aboard by the police authorities, 28½ hours over time.
Shore workmen employed in installing cold storage piping.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty, clearing.
Light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Divisional drills, as follows: 1st and 3rd [Divisions] rifles; 2nd [Division] revolvers; and Marine Guard rifles.
Overhauled all boat boxes and boat gear, scraped spars.
J.M. Duffy, Private U.S. Marine Corps, was brought aboard by the police, 8½ hours over time.
Shore workmen employed in installing piping to cold storage rooms.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, F. Flum, Blacksmith, absent from ship, overstaying liberty.
Liberty party went ashore at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
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16 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NW.
Barometer falling.
Japanese steamer "Nippon Maru" moored inside of breakwater at 8.00am.
Liberty party returned, J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, returned aboard 2 hours over time.
Shore workmen employed in installing cold storage piping.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and breezes from NE and calms.
Barometer rising.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.R. Nordmark, Electrician Third-class, 28¾ hours over leave, brought off by police, 3 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class; J.M. Duffy, Private Marine, 7½ hours over leave, brought off by police, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours over leave, one day's extra duty.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absentee: F. Flum, Blacksmith.
Drills as follows: 1st Division single sticks; 2nd and Powder [Divisions] and Marines infantry; 3rd [Division] revolvers.
Inspected magazines.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather, pleasant.
Light airs from North and NNE.
Barometer steady.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy weather.
Light airs to breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, and sent liberty party ashore.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to overcast, with rain.
Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising slowly.
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17 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and raining.
Light to gentle breezes from East, East by North and ENE.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned on board.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 115 pounds fresh bread; 143¾ pounds each of beef and vegetables.
Received in Equipment Department: 1 coil 15-thread ratline stuff.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Gentle breezes from North by East.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.15am Japanese mail steamer "Nippon Maru" left harbor.
At 10.05am sighted Austrian man-of-war "[Kaiserin und Königin] Maria Theresa" standing in.
At 10.45am "[Kaiserin und Königin] Maria Theresa" anchored about 500 yards from us, bearing North by East.
Sent boarding officer to Austrian man-of-war, which was returned.
The Commanding Officer of the "[Kaiserin und Königin] Maria Theresa" called on the Commanding Officer, and left at 12.10pm.
Fred Flum, Blacksmith, overstaying liberty.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy, overcast and rainy.
Gentle breeze from North by East.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising slowly.
Small Japanese steamer came in.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and rainy, cool.
Light to gentle breeze from North by East.
Barometer steady.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and rainy, cool.
Gentle to moderate breeze from North.
Barometer rising first hour, then falling.
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18 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy, overcast and rainy, cool.
Gentle breeze from North.
Barometer falling until 4.00am, then rising slowly.
Received in Paymaster's Department: no stores.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, cool.
Gentle breezes from North.
Barometer falling last hour.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, F. Flum, Blacksmith, overstaying liberty.
H.M.S. "Dido" stood out to sea, flying the homeward bound pennant, at 9.00am.
The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Austrian cruiser "[Kaiserin und Königin] Maria Theresa".
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 1000 pounds flour; 150 pounds coffee; 60 pounds tea.
Shore workmen installing piping for cold storage room.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy, cool.
Gentle breezes from North.
Barometer falling.
Japanese cruiser "Asama" stood into anchorage at 4.00pm, fired a 13 gun salute, English ensign at fore, which was answered by H.M.S. "Barfleur", 13 guns, with Japanese ensign at fore.
Boarded same, which call was returned.
Shore workmen installing piping in cold storage room.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with gentle and moderate breezes from North.
Barometer rising.
Started fires in A boiler at 6.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with moderate breezes from North.
Barometer falling.
Made all preparations for getting under way in engine room with two boilers.
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19 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy, clearing the last part.
Moderate and fresh breezes from North.
Barometer falling.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; 148¾ pounds fresh beef; 148¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, raining first hour, and squally weather.
Stiff breezes from North.
Barometer falling.
Sent three men ashore to tally coal.
F. Flum, Blacksmith, absent over leave.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, stiff breezes from North.
Barometer falling first hour, then rising.
Sent baseball party ashore at 1.15pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast.
Stiff to moderate breezes from North.
Barometer rising slowly.
Veered port chain to 45 fathoms.
Received in Engineer's Department: 9 barrels oil.
8pm to midnight:
Clearing weather.
Moderate to gentle breezes from NNE and North by East.
Barometer steady.
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20 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from North by East.
Barometer steady first half [of watch], then rising.
8am to meridian:
Fair and cool.
Light breeze from NE to ENE.
Barometer rising.
At 8.45am German cruiser "Hansa" and German torpedo boat standing in, with Rear Admiral's flag at foremast of "Hansa".
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.00am, followed by reading of Articles of War, and general muster, and inspection of ship by Commanding Officer.
Sent boarding officer to German cruiser, and boarding officer from "Hansa" called on board.
The Commanding Officer called on the Commanding Officer of the Japanese ship "Asama" and the German Rear Admiral.
The German man-of-war fired a salute of 21 guns, Japanese ensign at the fore, which was returned by the Japanese ship "Asama" ["Asami" in log-book] gun for gun.
The Japanese ship "Asama" and the Austrian cruiser "[Kaiserin und Königin] Maria Theresa" each fired a salute of 13 guns, with German ensign at fore, which was returned gun for gun by the German cruiser "Hansa", with the Japanese and Austrian ensigns at main.
Held services on board from 10.30am to 11.30am.
Two Japanese torpedo boats came in and anchored inside of breakwater.
F. Flum, Blacksmith, declared a deserter from this date by the Commanding Officer.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from ENE [to] ESE.
Barometer rising.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from East by South.
Barometer rising.
Made preparations for coaling ship.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from East by South to gentle breeze from East.
Barometer steady.
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21 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from NE to North.
Barometer rising.
British steamer "Knight Companion" came in and anchored inside breakwater.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; 148¾ pounds vegetables; 148¾ pounds beef.
At 7.55am two coal lighters came alongside, one on each side.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Engaged in coaling ship from two lighters on either side.
Taking in during watch almost 100 tons.
Transferred to United States Naval Hospital, with bag, hammock, and all necessary transfer papers: H.H. Vortmann [Vortman in log-book], Apprentice First-class.
H.M.S. "Goliath" stood out to sea at 9.10am.
The United States survey vessel U.S.C. & G.S.S. "Pathfinder" moored inside the breakwater at 11.00am, boarded same.
The Commanding Officer [of] Seiner Majestät Schiff [H.M.S. in log-book] "Hansa" made an official call aboard.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Continued coaling ship.
Finished on starboard side at 3.00pm, on port side at 4.00pm, taking on about 200 tons.
Secured port forward lighter alongside for the night.
Japanese steamer "Hong Kong Maru" moored inside the breakwater at 2.15pm.
A boarding officer from United States survey vessel U.S.C. & G.S.S. "Pathfinder" called aboard.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising.
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22 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
"Empress of India" moored inside of breakwater at 7.00am.
At 6.45am started to coal ship from two lighters on either side, taking in about 34 tons of all.
Dressed ship at 8.00am in honor of the birthday of the Empress of Germany.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from NE by East.
Barometer steady.
Coaling ship from lighters alongside.
At 10.15am British flagship H.M.S. "Barfleur" stood out, homeward bound.
Manned the rigging and cheered ship.
At noon fired a salute of 21 guns, German ensign at main, in honor of the birthday of the Empress of Germany.
Workmen from shore installing ice plant.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from East by North.
Barometer rising slowly.
Finished coaling ship, total taken on board 340 tons, 30 tons of which are stored on deck.
Transferred from United States Naval Hospital to this ship: J. McCarthy, Quartermaster First-class; and G.W. Franks, Sailmaker's Mate; with bags, hammocks, and necessary transfer papers.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East by North to ESE.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Light breezes from SE to NW.
Barometer falling slowly.
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23 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and cool.
Calms to light airs from NW.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts [Department] on board: 119 pounds fresh bread; 147¾ pounds each of beef and vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Fair and cool.
Calm to light breezes from SE.
Barometer falling.
At 8.20am coal lighter containing 30 tons came alongside, and began coaling at 8.30am, stowing on deck partly in bulk and remainder in bags.
At 11.52am knocked off coaling for dinner.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from South by West to SW.
Barometer falling.
Finished coaling at 1.30pm, receiving in all since 8.30am 30 tons, and altogether 370 tons; about 60 tons being stowed in bags or in bulk on deck.
One English steamer left and one Japanese merchant steamer came in.
Transferred A. Battistella, Coxswain, to United States Naval Hospital at Yokohama.
Draft forward 14 feet 7 inches, aft 17 feet 1 inch.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, then cool.
Light breeze to light airs from SSE to South.
Barometer falling first hour, then steady.
The United States coast survey ship U.S.C. & G.S.S. "Pathfinder" left.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and cool.
Light airs from South to SSW.
Barometer falling.
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24 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and cool.
Light airs from SSW to light breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
Executed morning orders.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills, as follows: 1st [Division] rifles; 2nd [Division] single sticks; 3rd [Division] revolvers; Powder [Division] great guns; Marine Guard rifles.
Bent all fore and aft sail.
Engaged in cleaning ship.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: B.M. Stout, Landsman, hands in pockets at quarters, 1 day's extra duty; I.F. Harlow, Coxswain, carelessly spilling paint on deck, 1 day's extra duty; H. Wheeler, Plumber and Fitter, article in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, loud swearing aloft, 5 days' extra duty; L.C. Proulx, Landsman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 17 tons boiler water.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light and gentle SSW breezes.
Barometer falling.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with light airs and breezes from SSW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to overcast, cloudy and raining last part.
Light airs and breezes from NW.
Barometer rising.
American steamer "Peru" anchored off lightship at 8.00pm.
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25 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Boarded "Peru" and received one bag of mail.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 480 pounds fresh bread; 600 pounds fresh beef; 600 pounds fresh vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, with drizzling rain first half.
Gentle breezes from NE and ENE.
Barometer fluctuating.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by exercise at abandon ship.
Ensign F.J. Horne, U.S. Navy, returned on board from leave of absence.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of G.W. Franks, Sailmaker's Mate, for 12 months.
By order of the Bureau of Navigation, dated April 4, 1901, D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, was reduced to Coxswain.
Inspected magazines and tested flood cocks, all in good condition.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, misty.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast to cloudy.
Gentle breezes to light airs from NE and ENE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by fire drill.
At 5.30pm J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, returned on board from duty, drunk and unfit for duty, and with liquor in possession.
By order of the Commanding Officer he was placed in double irons for safe keeping and to await investigation.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy weather, cool.
Light variable airs and breezes.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then falling slowly.
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8pm to midnight:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines and ammunition rooms for the day:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
86 |
84 |
74 |
72 |
Shell room |
82 |
80 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
74 |
70 |
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26 October 1901
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.453, Long 139.660
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and cool.
Light to gentle breezes from NE and North.
Barometer rising.
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, was released from confinement, he being sober.
8am to meridian:
Clear and cool.
Light breezes from NNE to NE.
Barometer steady.
Secured everything for sea.
At 10.30am Commander Seaton Schroeder, U.S. Navy, and family, came on board with baggage, for passage to Guam Island.
The Commanding Officer renewed the appointment of C. Wholey, Electrician First-class, for 12 months.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and cool.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
At 2.00pm got under way, and passed German flagship "Hansa".
At 2.18pm fired 13 gun salute to French flagship "[D']Entrecasteaux", which replied with 13 guns.
At 2.20pm set course S15°E (per standard compass) and put over patent log, reading 35.8.
At 3.00pm changed course to S10°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 42.
At 3.10pm changed course to South (per standard compass).
At 3.20pm changed course to SE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 45.7.
At 3.22pm changed course to S15°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 46.
[At] 3.48pm changed course to S22°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 50.9.
At 3.55pm started setting all fore and aft sails.
Steaming under three boilers.
Reading of patent log at end of watch: 53.0.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 87.3.
Draft forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 10 inches.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and cool.
Light breeze from ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 4.05pm set clocks ahead 34 minutes.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
At 6.40pm changed course to S6°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 65.7.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 92.4.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and cool, with light breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S6°W (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 95.6.
8pm to midnight:
Clear first half, with increasing cloudiness.
Light to gentle breezes from NE, shifting to SSE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S6°W (per standard compass) until 8.10pm, when changed to S8°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 93.8.
All fore and aft sail set until 11.00pm, when took in all sail, except fore staysail.
At 10.35pm center Miaki Sima Island abeam, distant 11.5 miles.
At 11.50pm center Mikura Sima Island [Mikua Sima Island in log-book] abeam, distant 8.5 miles.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 93.
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8am to meridian:
The family of Commander Seaton Schroeder, U.S. Navy, consists of the following members: Mrs. Seaton Schroeder; Miss S. Schroeder; Miss C. Schroeder; Miss J. Schroeder; Master S. Schroeder; Master W. Schroeder; Miss Kanely; Y. Makumira; M. Gibson.
Miaki Sima is also known as Miyaka Jima.
Mikura Sima is also known as Mikura-jima.
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27 October 1901
At sea, making passage to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 31.77, Long 140.32
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and cool.
Gentle breezes from SE.
Moderate sea.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S8°E (per standard compass).
At 12.40am took in fore staysail.
At 1.20am sighted Fatsizio Sima Island bearing South by W½W (per standard compass).
Patent log at end of watch [read] 77.2.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 94.8.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from ESE.
Barometer rising last hour.
At 4.30am began setting all sail, and finished at 5.47am.
At 4.13am Fatsizio Sima Island abeam, 11.4 miles distant.
At 6.55am took in jib.
Executed morning orders, and struck 3 tons of coal below in feed bunkers.
Average heel to port about 4° to 5°.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, on course S8°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 94.5.
Starboard waist 6-inch gun cover lost overboard.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with gentle and moderate breezes from SE by East.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S8°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 94.7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cool.
Moderate breezes from SE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S8°E (per standard compass).
At 2.30pm took in fore and main topsails and trysails.
At 2.45pm slowed to 75 turns.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 88.
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast and cool.
Moderate breezes from SE.
Moderate sea.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S8°E (per standard compass), with fore staysail set.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 74.9.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and overcast.
Moderate breezes from SE.
Barometer steady.
Struck coal below.
Steaming with three boilers and under fore topmast staysail, on course S8°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 75.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Cool fresh breezes from SE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers at 75 turns, on course S8°E.
Average steam 120 [pounds].
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[Inserted note]
8pm to midnight:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines and ammunition rooms, morning and evening:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
86 |
84 |
72 |
70 |
Shell room |
84 |
82 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
80 |
78 |
Fatsizio Island is also known as Hachijo Jima.
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28 October 1901
At sea, making passage to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 29.10, Long 141.12
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast, misty, with drizzling rain showers last half [of watch], moon showing at intervals last hour.
Stiff to moderate breezes from SE to South by East.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S8°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 75.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and cool.
Moderate to gentle breezes from South to South by West.
Barometer varying.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S8°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 75.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with passing showers of rain.
Gentle breeze from South by West.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills: 1st and 2nd Divisions signals; 3rd Division pistols.
Struck coal below and filled all bunkers.
At 9.00am changed course to S20°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 32.0.
At 11.00am increased revolutions by 5.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 75.7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light and gentle breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Exercised apprentices and ordinary seamen at heaving the lead, seamen at the steering.
Steaming under three boilers at 80 revolutions, on course S10°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds].
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from SSW.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then steady.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, and closed watertight doors.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S10°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 80.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from SSW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S10°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 80.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, partly cloudy, with moonlight.
Light breeze from South to SSE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming with three boilers, on course S10°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 85.
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[Inserted note]
8pm to midnight:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines and ammunition rooms, morning and evening:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
86 |
84 |
80 |
78 |
Shell room |
86 |
84 |
100 |
98 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
80 |
78 |
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29 October 1901
At sea, making passage to Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 25.55, Long 142.02
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with light and gentle breezes from SSE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S10°E (per compass), at 85 revolutions.
Average steam 120 [pounds].
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from SSE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S10°E (per standard compass).
At 5.40am sighted Coffin Group of Bonin Islands on port beam.
Struck all coal on decks below.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 87.5.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE to SE by East.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S10°E (per standard compass).
At 10.25am slowed engines down to 80 revolutions.
At 11.35am sighted San Alessandro Island [San Alissandro Island in log-book] bearing WSW (per standard compass).
At noon put over a second patent log, reading 3.3.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 85.2.
Field day.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from SE by East.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then steady.
At 1.05pm set clock ahead 15 minutes.
At 1.36pm lost sight of San Alessandro Island [San Alissandro Island in log-book] bearing W⅜N (per compass).
Steaming with three boilers, on course S10°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 84.7.
Field day.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, light drizzling first part.
Light breezes from SE by East.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Steaming under three boilers at 88 revolutions, on course S10°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds].
Sighted San Augustine Island [St. Augustino Island in log-book] at 5.45pm bearing S33°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 58.0.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from SE by East.
Barometer steady.
Moon rose at 7.10pm.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S10°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 86.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from SE by South.
Barometer rising.
Long Westerly swell.
Steaming under three boilers at full speed.
At 8.12pm changed course to S15°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 83.4.
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[Inserted note]
8pm to midnight:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines and ammunition rooms, morning and evening:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
88 |
86 |
88 |
86 |
Shell room |
86 |
84 |
100 |
98 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
80 |
78 |
Coffin Group is also known as Hahajima Retto.
San Alessandro Island is also known as Kitaio Jima and North Iwo Jima.
San Augustine Island is also known as Minamiio Jima and South Iwo Jima.
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30 October 1901
Making passage from Yokohama, Japan, to Guam
Lat 22.22, Long 142.52 [longitude 142°01' E in log-book]
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, partly cloudy, with bright moonlight.
Light airs to light breezes from East to SSE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming with three boilers, on course S15°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 80.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant, light mist with occasional light drizzle first part.
Light airs and breezes from SSE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S15°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 79.9.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, passing rain shower third hour.
Light to gentle breezes from SSE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S15°E (per standard compass) until 11.13am, when changed course to S18°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 23.0.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, and M. Teperman, Landsman, neglect of duty, not removing tiller from rudder when hauling out to boom, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; N.A. Batchelder, Yeoman Third-class, absent from station getting under way, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; L. Sechrist, Apprentice First-class, asleep on lookout, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; W. Coleman, Apprentice First-class, and E. Meissnest, Ordinary Seaman, noisy on quarter deck, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; F.A. Foye, Electrician Second-class, asleep on watch in dynamo room, 10 days' double irons.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by drills, as follows; 1st Division rifles; 2nd Division revolvers; 3rd Division signals; Powder Division great guns; Marines signals.
By order of the Commanding Officer F.A. Foye, [Electrician Second-class], was confined in double irons, in accordance with above punishment.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 83.7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from SE.
Barometer falling first part, then steady.
Steaming on course S18°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 1.00pm changed course to S18°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 41.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 86.1.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following ratings: J.E. Barrett, Landsman to Ordinary Seaman; H. Schaefer, Landsman to Ordinary Seaman; H.F. Smith, Landsman to Ordinary Seaman; H.E. Childs, Apprentice Second-class to Apprentice First-class; F. Lauer, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, to date from October 1, 1901; and W. Gibbons, Seaman to Coxswain, to date from October 28, 1901.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, partly cloudy, with rain squall first hour.
Light breeze from SE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 84.8.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by collision quarters.
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6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with occasional passing rain.
Light breezes from SE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S18°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 84.5.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light passing rain showers first half.
Light to gentle breezes from SE.
Barometer steady.
Moon rose at 8.10pm.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S18°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 91.4.
Additional, 8pm to midnight:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines and ammunition rooms, morning and evening:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
88 |
86 |
97 |
92 |
Shell room |
88 |
86 |
100 |
98 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
88 |
78 |
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31 October 1901
At sea, making passage from Yokohama to Guam
Lat 18.58, Long 143.70
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from SE by East and ESE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S18°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 87.
4am to 8am:
Fine, clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then steady.
Bright moonlight until sunrise.
Executed morning orders.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, on course S18°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 89.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes from ESE to East by South.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills, as follows: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Powder [Divisions] instruction; Marine Guard signals.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S18°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 90.8.
Set all fore and aft sail, with the exception of spanker and mizzen gaff topsail, at 11.45am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from ESE and East by South.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S18°E (per standard compass) until 12.23pm, when changed to S13°E (per standard compass).
All sail set, except spanker and mizzen gaff topsail.
Issued clothing and small stores.
Instructed deck divisions in seamanship, Marines at signals.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 93.8.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear first hour, squally second hour, with passing showers of rain, pleasant.
Gentle breezes from East by South and East.
Barometer varying.
Steaming on course S13°E (per standard compass), under three boilers, with same sail set as in previous watch.
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters.
At 5.35pm took in jib.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following ratings: T. Seery, Landsman to Ordinary Seaman; O.M. Severied, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; M. Sommers, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; M. Teperman, Landsman to Ordinary Seaman, all to date from October 1, 1901.
Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions 93.2.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to light breeze from East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, on course S13°E (per standard compass), with all plain sail set, except jib, spanker and mizzen topsail.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 92.1.
Approved: [signed] William R.A. Rooney, Lieutenant-Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes from East.
Light passing drizzling first part.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, with fore and aft sail, excepting spanker and mizzen gaff topsail, set, on course S13°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 92.4.
Additional, 8pm to midnight:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines and ammunition rooms, morning and evening:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
88 |
86 |
94 |
92 |
Shell room |
90 |
88 |
100 |
98 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
90 |
80 |
LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1901
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1 November 1901
At sea between Yokohama, Japan, and Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 14.80, Long 144.18
Commences and until 4am:
Generally fair, with passing rain showers and wind squalls first part.
Gentle to moderate breezes from ESE to East by South.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S13°E (per standard compass), fore and main trysail, fore and main gaff topsails, and fore staysail set.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 92.2.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from East by North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S13°E (per standard compass), with same sail set as in previous watch.
Sun rose at 6.10am.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 94.5.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from East by North.
Barometer steady.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, neglect of duty, not cleaning deck or gun brightwork, 5 days' extra duty; L.C. Proulx, Landsman, neglect of duty, breaking glass in skylight, 5 days' extra duty; M.L. Patton, Private Marine, not cleaning gun brightwork, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine, article in lucky bag, one day's extra duty; H. Staub, Landsman, article in lucky bag, one day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
Steaming with boilers A, B and C, under all plain sail, except jib, spanker and mizzen topsail, on course S20°E.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.3.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes from East by North.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, with all fore and aft sail, except jib, spanker and mizzen gaff topsails, set, on course S28°E (per compass).
Sighted Rota Island [Rola Island in log-book] at 3.38pm bearing E½S (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 94.4.
Made weekly inspection of all accessible bilges and compartments, tested all flood cocks; everything satisfactory.
Made daily inspection of magazines and shell rooms; temperatures and condition satisfactory.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, passing rain showers first hour.
Gentle breezes from East by North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S8°E (per standard compass) until 6.00pm, when changed to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 98.7.
All sail set, except spanker, jib and mizzen gaff topsail.
At 4.35pm sighted Guam Island ½ point on port bow.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by fire drill: 4 streams on in 3 minutes and 35 seconds.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 91.7.
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6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from East by North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming on course South (per standard compass).
At 6.56pm put clocks back 12 minutes.
At 7.00pm turned on searchlight and wigwagged the following message in direction of Agana, Guam Island: "Captain Schroeder and family on board, all well. President McKinley dead."
Repeated same message.
At 7.47pm [7.74pm in log-book] changed course to South by East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.7.
At 8.00pm changed course to SSE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.7.
Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 89.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, partly cloudy.
Light breeze from East by North to ENE.
Barometer rising.
At 8.30pm hauled in patent log, reading 24.9.
[At] 8.40pm half speed both engines, [at] 8.41pm stopped both engines and changed course to SE.
Allowed fires to die out in boiler C.
At 10.13pm moon rose, and went ahead half speed starboard engine and set course North by East, then stood in towards Orote Point [Oroto Point in log-book] on various courses remainder of watch.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 63.8.
Agana is also known as Hagåtña.
Orote Point is also known as Point Udall.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
86 |
84 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
86 |
84 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
87 |
85 |
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2 November 1901
At anchor off Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 13.45, Long 144.66
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under two boilers at slow speed, on various courses, passing entrance to San Luis d'Apra [San Louis d'Apra in log-book] harbor, trying to pick up buoy off Orote Island [Oroto Island in log-book], but without success, then at 12.30am stood on course WSW till 12.45am, when stopped well off Orote Point [Oroto Point in log-book] and lay to until daylight, using engines when required to keep position.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from East by North.
Barometer rising slowly.
Lying to off Guam.
At 5.20am went full speed ahead under two boilers and set course N½E (per standard compass).
Steering on various courses towards and entering harbor of San Luis d'Apra [San Louis d'Apra in log-book].
At 6.34am called all hands bring ship to anchor.
At 6.35am anchored in 21 fathoms water, starboard anchor, 60 fathoms of chain.
Anchorage angles: left tangent Cabras Island N14°E, Fort Santa Cruz S36°E, ship's head ENE.
Medical Officer came aboard and granted pratique.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with passing showers first hour.
Light airs to breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Commander S. Schroeder, U.S. Navy, and family left the ship with their baggage.
The Commanding Officer read the sentence of Summary Court Martial to James Hughes, Chief Machinist: returning on board drunk and unfit for duty, and attempting to smuggle liquor on board ship, sentence: solitary confinement for ten days and lose ten days' pay, amounting to $23.79.
At 8.05am placed J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, in solitary confinement for ten days according to sentence of Summary Court Martial, by order of Commanding Officer.
General cleaning day.
Inspected magazines and found them in good condition.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Sent following stores ashore for Guam: (see list [below]).
Inspected magazines and found them all in good condition.
Approved: [signed] William R.A. Rooney, Lieutenant-Commander, U.S. Navy.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East to ENE.
Barometer steady.
Commander W. Swift, U.S. Navy, came on board at 4.40pm.
At 5.10pm mustered divisions at quarters and Commander William Swift, U.S. Navy, resumed command after the reading of his orders.
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8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
8am to meridian:
The following people left the ship: Commander S. Schroeder, U.S. Navy; Mrs. S. Schroeder; Miss S. Schroeder; Miss C. Schroeder; Miss J. Schroeder; Master S. Schroeder; Master W. Schroeder; Miss Kanely; Mr. Y. Makumira, Attendant; Mr. M. Gibson, Wagon Master.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
86 |
84 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
87 |
85 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
86 |
84 |
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Meridian to 4pm:
List of stores sent to Guam from this vessel: 6 boxes of books; 4 boxes miscellaneous matter.
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3 November 1901
At anchor in [off in log-book] Port Santa Cruz [Santa Cruze in log-book], San Luis d'Apra [San Louis de Apra in log-book], Guam Island
Lat 13.45, Long 144.66
Commences and until 8am:
Squally first part, then fair and pleasant.
Calm to gentle breezes from East by North, through SE to ENE.
Barometer varying slightly.
Executed morning orders.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with passing showers of rain.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer rising first part, then falling.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, followed by inspection of ship by Commanding Officer, and general muster.
Inspected magazines and found in good condition.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with passing showers of rain.
Light breeze to light airs from ENE to WSW.
Barometer steady.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and overcast, with heavy rain showers.
Calm to light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and overcast, with heavy showers of rain.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
86 |
84 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
100 |
98 |
98 |
96 |
Fixed ammunition room |
86 |
84 |
86 |
84 |
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4 November 1901
At anchor in Port Santa Cruz, San Luis d'Apra [San Louis d'Apra in log-book], Island of Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 13.45, Long 144.66
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant until last part, then cloudy and overcast, with heavy rain squall.
Calm to light airs from ENE to SE.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
Executed morning orders.
At 8.00am made time signal to Piti.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and raining first part, cloudy last part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Baseball party went ashore at 8.30am.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills, as follows: 1st [Division] rifles; 2nd [Division] single sticks; 3rd [Division] single sticks; Powder [Division] stations; Marine Guard bayonet exercise.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional light drizzling.
Calm and light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Had divisional drills, as follows: 1st and 3rd [Divisions] signals; 2nd [Division] and Marine Guard aiming.
Made daily inspection of magazines and shell rooms, as follows [temperatures in Fahrenheit]:
Forward magazine |
Forward fixed ammunition room |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
AM |
86 |
84 |
100 |
98 |
PM |
88 |
86 |
97 |
95 |
Aft magazine |
Aft fixed ammunition room |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
AM |
87 |
85 |
87 |
85 |
PM |
88 |
86 |
88 |
86 |
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with light drizzling first part.
Baseball party returned.
Thomas Sealy, Corporal U.S. Marine Corps, reported aboard, with bag, hammock and all transfer papers, for passage to Cavite.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NE.
Barometer falling last hour.
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5 November 1901
At anchor in Port Santa Cruz, San Luis d'Apra [San Louis d'Apra in log-book], Island of Guam, Ladrone Islands
Lat 13.45, Long 144.66
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and raining, with light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy weather, heavy passing rain shower third hour.
Calm to gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising first part, then falling.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by battalion drill.
Secured everything about the decks for sea.
Lieutenant William Hopkins, U.S. Marine Corps, came on board as a passenger.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy, pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
At 1.50pm turned over both engines.
At 1.55pm called all hands up anchor, and at 2.10pm got under way.
Steaming under three boilers, on various courses, standing out of San Luis d'Apra [San Louis d'Apra in log-book] harbor and along the Southwest coast of Guam Island.
At 2.35pm put patent log over, reading 0.0.
At 3.00pm stopped and took sounding, no bottom with 180 fathoms wire out, went ahead at 3.20pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair, with passing rain shower third hour.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on various courses, towards Umata harbor, Captain conning.
At 4.15pm hauled in patent log, reading 11.1.
At 4.15pm called all hands bring ship to anchor.
At 4.39pm anchored in Umata harbor in 9½ fathoms [water] with starboard anchor, 30 fathoms of water at water's edge.
Anchorage angles: Fort Nuestra Senora de la Soledad [Fort Neustra de Soledad in log-book] East by South, Fort Santo Angel [Fort San Angel in log-book] South by East, ship's head NE.
Water under stern on this heading: 8½ fathoms.
Draft 13 feet 1 inch forward, 16 feet 5 inches aft.
At 4.30pm mustered at quarters.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy, with frequent passing rain showers.
Calms to light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Sounding over stern: ship's head ESE, 9 fathoms; ship's head SE, 8 fathoms; [ship's head] SE by East, 9½ fathoms.
Umata is also known as Umatac.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
88 |
86 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
88 |
86 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
87 |
85 |
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6 November 1901
At anchor in Umata Bay, Ladrone Islands, and surveying in the locality of Galvez Bank
Lat 13.07, Long 144.45 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Partly cloudy, with frequent passing rain showers.
Light airs to light breezes from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Sounding over stern, ship's head North: 9 fathoms.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy, with passing rain shower first hour.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
At 5.40am got under way and stood out of Umata harbor on various courses, Captain conning.
Steaming under three boilers, in general Southwesterly direction.
At 6.05am put over patent log, reading 0.
At 8.00am stopped and took sounding, no bottom with 200 fathoms of wire out, patent log [reading] 12.2.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming on [under in log-book] various courses, under three boilers, hunting for Galvez Bank with sounding machine.
At 8.35am reached bottom with 183 fathoms of wire out.
At 9.15am reached bottom with 255 fathoms of wire out.
Took numerous other soundings, but found no bottom with 280 fathoms of wire out.
Inspected magazines and found all in good condition, temperatures [in Fahrenheit], as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
91 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
88 |
86 |
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NE to ENE.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then steady.
Steaming with three boilers, on various courses, taking soundings at intervals with sounding machine until 1.50pm, finding no bottom with 280 fathoms wire out.
At 1.50pm set course N45°E (per standard compass) and stood in towards shore, patent log [reading] 37.7.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant first part, passing rain showers second part.
Light airs to breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady, then rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on various courses.
At 4.40pm hauled in patent log reading 62.
At 4.47pm anchored in Umata harbor in 7 fathoms water, with 30 fathoms chain on starboard anchor, off Umata, Guam Island.
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8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with rain showers last hour.
Calm to light airs from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Inspected magazines and found all in good condition, temperatures [in Fahrenheit], as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
84 |
82 |
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7 November 1901
At anchor in Umata Bay and surveying in locality of Galvez Bank
Lat 13.07, Long 144.45 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, with passing showers.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West through South to East.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 5.30am got under way.
At 5.32am put over patent log, reading 62.1.
At 5.46am [4.46am in log-book] set the course S58°E (per standard compass).
At 6.40am started swinging ship [for compass deviations].
At 7.40am finished swinging ship and started ship on course SW (per standard compass).
At 7.50am slowed down and changed course to South.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE to East.
Barometer steady.
Steaming [under three] boilers, on various courses, taking soundings for Galvez Bank at frequent intervals, found no bottom at 280 fathoms.
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional instruction in seamanship, and Marine Guard bayonet drill.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with passing rain shower second hour.
Steaming under three boilers, on various courses, and stopping frequently to take soundings.
Found no bottom with 280 fathoms of wire out, 5 times.
At 3.35pm stopped taking soundings and set course N87°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 87.1, standing in toward Umata harbor.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, passing showers of rain.
Light airs from ENE to calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming with three boilers, on course N87°E, standing in towards anchorage at Umata until 5.00pm, then anchored in 7½ fathoms [water], with 30 fathoms starboard chain at water's edge.
At 4.44pm hauled in patent log, reading 38.9.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and warm.
Calm to light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines and ammunition rooms for the day:
Forward magazine |
Forward fixed ammunition room |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
AM |
96 |
94 |
98 |
96 |
PM |
94 |
92 |
97 |
95 |
Aft magazine |
Aft fixed ammunition room |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
AM |
91 |
89 |
88 |
86 |
PM |
92 |
90 |
86 |
84 |
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8 November 1901
At anchor in Umata Bay, Guam Island, and surveying in the vicinity of Galvez Bank
Lat 13.07, Long 144.45 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from East to ENE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Calm to light airs from ENE to ESE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.10am tried engines and reported ready.
[At] 5.20am called up anchor and began heaving in.
At 5.30am anchor up and clear.
Backed around to starboard and stood out of harbor on various courses until 5.45am, then set course S55°W.
At 5.39am put over patent log, reading 38.9.
At 6.11am changed course to S66°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 43.7.
At 7.00am began taking soundings for Galvez Bank.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by ordnance instruction for all divisions.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of W.T. McNiff, Electrician First-class, for 12 months.
Steaming under three boilers on various courses and stopping frequently to take soundings, looking for Galvez Bank.
Took eleven soundings and got no bottom with 255 fathoms of wire out.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy, with passing rain squalls.
Light airs to breezes from NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on various courses, and sounding for Galvez Bank.
Made [left blank] soundings, no bottom with 280 fathoms wire out.
At 3.25pm shaped course N39°E (per standard compass) for Orote Point, patent log reading 99.4.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with passing showers of rain.
Light to gentle breeze from NE.
Barometer rising.
Standing in towards Orote Point on course N39°E (per standard compass) until [5.16pm], then various courses entering harbor of San Luis d'Apra [San Louis d'Apra in log-book].
Passed outer buoy at 5.16pm and took in patent log, reading 17.3.
At 5.45pm anchored with starboard anchor in 20 fathoms water and 45 fathoms chain at water's edge.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
91 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
88 |
86 |
4pm to 8pm:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
92 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
90 |
88 |
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9 November 1901
At anchor in harbor of San Luis d'Apra [San Louis d'Apra in log-book], Guam Island
Lat 13.45, Long 144.66
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light drizzling last part.
Light airs and breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms to light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
First Lieutenant William Hopkins, U.S. Marine Corps, left the ship.
Made preparations for coaling ship.
Inspected all magazines and storerooms.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm commenced coaling ship from lighters alongside, took on during watch 24 tons.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, passing rain showers third hour.
Barometer rising.
Coaling ship until 6.10pm, when finished, having taken on 24½ tons during watch.
Total taken on board: 48½ tons.
Assistant Paymaster P.W. Delano, U.S. Navy, and Paymaster's Clerk W.D. Bollard reported on board for passage to Cavite.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy, with frequent passing rain showers.
Barometer rising.
Calms to light airs from ENE.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
97 |
94 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
95 |
93 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
95 |
85 |
83 |
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10 November 1901
At anchor in [harbor of] San Luis d'Apra [San Louis d'Apra in log-book], Guam Island, [and at sea]
Lat 13.05, Long 144.49
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy, with passing rain showers first half [of watch].
Calms to light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling first hour, then steady.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Calms to light airs from East and ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 6.50am got under way and stood out of San Luis d'Apra [San Louis d'Apra in log-book] harbor on various courses, Captain conning.
Steaming under two boilers.
At 7.10am put over patent log, reading 17.7.
At 7.25am set course S17°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.6.
Draft forward 13 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under two boilers, on course S17°W (per standard compass).
General field day.
Took bearings on Guam Island and read patent log every half hour.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 47.9.
Average steam 118.7 [pounds], average revolutions 58.1.
Inspected magazines, temperatures as per list attached [below].
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant, partly cloudy.
Light breeze from East by North.
Barometer falling.
At 12.30pm changed course to West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 51.5.
At 1.00pm furled awnings.
At 1.30pm began setting all plain sail, and finished at 2.00pm.
At 1.10pm lost sight of Guam Island bearing NE by East.
Steaming with two boilers.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 57.5.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under two boilers, under all fore and aft sail, on course West (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 63.3.
6pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy, warm.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under two boilers, with all sail set, on course West (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 63.3.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from ENE to NNE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under two boilers, on course West (per standard compass), with all sail set.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 68.5.
Inspected magazines, temperatures as per slip attached [below].
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
87 |
85 |
8pm to midnight:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
93 |
91 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
94 |
93 |
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11 November 1901
At sea, making passage from Guam Island to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 13.09, Long 141.30
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant, partly cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming with two boilers, on course West (per standard compass), with all plain sail set.
Average steam 119 pounds, average revolutions 70.2.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light and gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under two boilers, with all fore and aft sail set, on course West (per compass).
Average steam 119 pounds, average revolutions 63.7.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], falling last half.
Steaming under two boilers, with all sail set, on course West (per standard compass).
Doubled lookouts, looking for Anson Island.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, lounging and reading while on post, reduced 1 [conduct] class; J.B. Turner, Private Marine, ditty box in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; H. Staub, Landsman, talking back to Captain of part of ship and slow in obeying his order, 4 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th conduct class.
By order of the Commanding Officer H. Staub, Landsman, was placed in confinement, in accordance with the above punishment.
Shung Shing, Mess Attendant, reported enlistment having expired.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by divisional drills, as follows: 1st, 3rd and Engineer's Divisions great guns; 2nd [Division] and Marines rifles; Powder [Division] revolvers.
Average steam 119 pounds, average revolutions 59.8.
At 10.15am set clocks back 13 minutes.
Inspected magazines, and temperatures as per slip attached [below].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under two boilers, with all sail set, on course West (per standard compass).
At 1.15pm exercised divisions, as follows: 1st [Division] signals; 2nd [Division] aiming; 3rd [Division] aiming; Marine Guard signals.
Patent log at end of watch [read] 62.3.
Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 63.5.
Broke out fore hold, Quarterly Board inspected, restowed fore hold.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, and served out clean hammocks.
Restowed fore hold.
Steaming with two boilers, on course West (per compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 63.9.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
93 |
91 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
89 |
87 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
87 |
85 |
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[Inserted note]
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Started fires in A boiler at 6.20pm.
Steaming under two boilers, with all fore and aft sail set, on course West (per compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 63.4.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, bright starlight, light passing rain shower first hour.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under two boilers, on course West (per standard compass).
At 11.35pm connected up boiler A.
All sail set.
Average steam 119.5 pounds, average revolutions 66.5.
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12 November 1901
Making passage from Guam Island to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 13.16, Long 137.35
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course West (per standard compass), with all sail set.
Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 100.2.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from NE.
Barometer rising.
Executed morning orders.
Scrubbed hammocks.
Steaming with three boilers, on course West (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 99.3.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by company drill, light marching order.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: R.B.H. Heise, Corporal, neglect of duty, 5 days' extra duty; A.R. Lyon, Apprentice First-class, losing hammock, 5 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class [crossed out in red]; W.E. Demoss, Private Marine, coming to quarters without bayonet, 1 day's extra duty.
J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer, his term of confinement having expired.
Set clocks back 16 minutes.
Steaming with three boilers, under all fore and aft sail, on course West (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 96.3.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, with all sail set, on course West (per standard compass) until 12.30pm, when changed to S89°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 70.0.
Ship rolling easily, maximum 15° starboard, 12° port.
Instructed coxswains of all boats in signals.
At 2.30pm 350 feet log line and Negus rotator carried away.
Average steam pressure 118 pounds, average revolutions 96.6.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S89°W (per standard compass), with all sail set.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 94.3.
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters, and turned in clean hammocks.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant, partly cloudy, rain squall at the end of watch.
Barometer rising.
At 7.54pm changed course to West by North to keep sails filled, patent log [reading] 54.8.
Average steam 170 pounds, average revolutions 96.4.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
89 |
87 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with occasional lightning, clearing last part.
Gentle breezes from NE last part, variable breezes first part.
Barometer rising.
Steaming with three boilers, under all fore and aft sail, till 8.10pm, then took in jib [gib in log-book], on course West by North (per compass) till 8.07pm, then changed course to S89°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 56.6.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.3.
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13 November 1901
Making passage from Guam Island to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 13.08, Long 132.93
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy to overcast.
Light to gentle breezes from NNE.
Passing rain showers second hour and heavy rain squall third hour, lightning to Northward last hour.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, with all sail, except jib, set, on course S89°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 118 pounds, revolutions 96.1.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy, with passing rain showers last part.
Gentle breeze from NNE and NE to light breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady first part, then rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S89°W (per standard compass), with all sail set, except the jib.
Average steam 119 pounds, average revolutions 94.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and rainy weather, clearing toward end of watch.
Light to gentle breeze from ENE to East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills and overhauling battery.
At 10.00am took in all sail.
At 11.30am began setting all plain sail, and finished at 12.00pm.
One rammer for starboard waist 6-inch gun was broken at drill.
F.J. Daley received an acting appointment as Chief Yeoman, from November 13, 1901, for 12 months.
Steaming with three boilers.
Average steam 118.5 [pounds], average revolutions 87.8.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming with three boilers, under all fore and aft sail, on course S89°W (per compass).
Average steam 116 [pounds], revolutions 91.6.
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast, with passing rain shower first hour, lightning to Northwestward last hour.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, with all sail set, on course S89°W (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and closed watertight doors.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 90.7.
6pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, lightning to Westward.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S89°W (per standard compass), with all sail set.
At 7.15pm took in fore topmast staysail.
Average steam 119 pounds, average revolutions 90.7.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
88 |
86 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
93 |
91 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
87 |
85 |
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and overcast, with lightning from West to SW.
Light breeze to light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming with three boilers.
Average steam 119 pounds, average revolutions 90.4.
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14 November 1901
Making passage from Guam Island to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 13.03, Long 128.83
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, with light passing rain first part, clearing last part, occasional lightning.
Light airs and breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, with all fore and aft sail set, excepting jib, on course S89°W (per compass).
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 90.3.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy weather, lightning to Northwestward.
Light to gentle breezes from NE to ENE.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then steady.
Steaming under three boilers, with all sail, except fore topmast staysail, set, on course S89°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.1.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from ENE to North.
Barometer rose first part, then fell.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S89°W (per standard compass), with all sail set, except fore topmast staysail.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, sounded call to general quarters and the divisions reported ready, as follows: 1st [Division] 8 minutes 20 seconds; 2nd [Division] 9 minutes 35 seconds; 3rd [Division] 8 minutes 20 seconds; Powder [Division] 8 minutes 20 seconds; Engineer's [Division] 3 minutes 30 seconds; Surgeon's [Division] 3 minutes 20 seconds; Marine Guard 8 minutes 20 seconds.
At 10.19am set clocks back 16 minutes.
At 10.45am set fore topmast staysail.
At 10.50am took in, unbent and sent below the gaff topsails.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 94.7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from NE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.15pm sounded drill call and exercised divisions at seamanship instruction.
Scraping topmasts and boat gear.
At 1.00pm took in fore topmast staysail, unbent it and stowed below.
Steaming with three boilers, on course S89°W until 1.00pm, when changed course to S84°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 76.6.
Average steam 119 pounds, average revolutions 99.1.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy, with light mist along horizon.
Gentle breezes from NE by North.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by collision drill, all divisions ready in 1½ minutes.
Steaming with three boilers and fore and aft sail, on course S84°W (per compass).
Average steam 119 pounds, revolutions 95.3.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
88 |
86 |
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from NE by North and NE.
Barometer steady.
Ship rolling easily to moderate sea from NE, maximum roll 22° to starboard.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S84°W (per standard compass), fore staysail, fore and main trysails and spanker set.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 95.3.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNE to East by North.
Lightning to Westward.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S84°W (per standard compass), with fore staysail, fore and main topsails and spanker set.
Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 89.4.
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15 November 1901
Making passage from Guam, Ladrone Islands, to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 12.72, Long 124.31 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy, passing light showers of rain, heavy rain clouds moving to Westward.
Light breeze from NNE to light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.40am took in and furled all sail.
After part of gripe of starboard lifeboat carried away, being worn through.
Steaming with three boilers.
Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 88.3.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with occasional lightning.
[Variable light breeze to light airs from NW.]
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S84°W (per compass).
Sighted land at 6.20am bearing 2 points forward and abaft the port beam.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 85.7.
8am to meridian:
Overcast to cloudy.
Gentle to light breezes from North by East, shifting to NNE.
Barometer rising first hour, then steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S84°W (per standard compass).
At 8.15am sighted high land two points on starboard bow and dead ahead.
At 10.25am set clocks back 30 minutes.
At 10.29am sighted San Bernardino [San Bernadino in log-book] light one point on port bow.
At 10.30am changed course to S61°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.3.
At 11.05am set fore staysail, fore and main trysails and spanker.
At 11.44am San Bernardino [San Bernadino in log-book] lighthouse bore abeam, distant 2.4 miles, and changed course to S34°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 5.6.
Patent log foul between 11.00am and noon.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman, G. La Barbe [G. La Barba in log-book], Landsman, W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, N.R. Coleman, Apprentice First-class, C.H. Handyside, Apprentice First-class, W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, absent from quarters at drill, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; L.C. Proulx, Landsman, insolent to a petty officer, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water.
By order of the Commanding Officer H. Staub, Landsman, was released from confinement, his term having expired, and L.C. Proulx, Landsman, was placed in confinement, in accordance with above punishment.
At 9.40am mustered at quarters, followed by arm and away boats, times: 1st cutter 6 minutes 30 seconds; 2nd cutter 3 minutes 30 seconds; 3rd cutter 6 minutes 30 seconds; whaleboat 4 minutes 50 seconds; gig 7 minutes 20 seconds; steamer 7 minutes 30 seconds.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 86.7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NNW to NW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S34°W (per standard compass), with fore staysail, fore and main trysails, and spanker set.
At 12.15pm sighted, and exchanged distinguishing pennants with, U.S.S. "Quiros".
At 12.55pm changed course to S70°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 17.6.
At 1.15pm changed course to N88°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.9.
At 1.27pm changed course to N53°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 23.0.
At 1.27pm set clocks back 27 minutes.
At 1.30pm took in and unbent fore staysail, main trysail, spanker and fore trysail, and stowed them below.
At 3.38pm changed course to N70°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 51.8.
At 3.55pm changed course to West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 54.6.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 91.7.
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4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
At 4.04pm changed course to S76°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 56.1.
At 5.27pm changed course to N70°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 70.4.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by fire quarters.
At 6.05pm sighted steamer's lights on port bow.
Passed small steamer standing to Eastward.
Steaming with three boilers.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 87.8.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N70°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 87.8.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N70°W (per standard compass).
At 10.45pm sighted high land of Marinduque Island [Marindeque Island in log-book] bearing N63°W and Banton Island bearing West.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 86.4.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
95 |
93 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
86 |
84 |
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16 November 1901
Making passage from Guam to Cavite, Philippine Islands, [and at anchor off Pinamucan, Philippine Islands]
Lat 13.68, Long 121.05
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NNE to WNW and NNW.
Barometer fell first hour, then steady.
Lightning to SW.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N70°W (per standard compass).
At 12.55am changed course to N76°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 45.2.
At 3.22am changed course to N54°W (per standard compass), with Baltasar Island abeam, distant 3.6 miles, patent log [reading] 69.7.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 86.1.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NNW to light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
At 5.30am sighted Point Malabrigo [Mallibrigo in log-book] light bearing NW and changed course to N60°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 91.8.
Passed small coaling steamer standing to Eastward and sighted several vessels.
Steaming with three boilers.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 85.2.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs and breezes.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N60°W (per compass) till 8.15am, then N62°W (per compass) till 8.40am, then N67°W (per compass) till 9.00am, when various courses standing into anchorage off Pinamucan [Pinamukan in log-book] port.
Hauled in patent log at 9.05am, reading 26.
At 9.22am came to anchor in 15 fathoms water, 30 fathoms port chain.
Bearings of anchorage: Matoco Point [Matoko Point in log-book] S18°W, left tangent Marikaban Island S66°W, ship's head NNW.
Passed several small steamers.
Field day.
Making preparation to paint ship.
Engines ready to move at a moment's notice.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light passing rain showers last hours.
Light airs from SE, shifting to North by West.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then steady.
Exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "Paragua".
U.S.S. "Paragua" made signal "Permission to proceed to Batangas", answered with affirmative.
Other signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Cleaning ship.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from North by West.
Barometer steady.
At 5.04pm got under way and stood out of Batangas Bay [Batanzas Bay in log-book] on various courses.
At 5.15pm put over patent log, reading 26.2.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 83.6.
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6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from North by West.
Barometer rising.
Steaming with three boilers, on various courses through Verde Island Passage [Verda Island Passage in log-book] until 6.45pm, when set course S80°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 41.8.
At 7.40pm changed course to N64°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 51.3.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 84.7.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N64°W (per compass) till 9.30pm, when [Cape] Santiago lighthouse bore East, patent log [reading] 62.5, then changed course to N8°W (per compass).
Sighted Corregidor Island [Corrigidor in log-book] light at 10.18pm bearing N6°E [NN6°E in log-book].
Fortune Island bearing N24°E at end of watch.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 50.
Passed two small coasting steamers heading South.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
92 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
88 |
86 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
86 |
84 |
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17 November 1901
Making passage from Guam to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.56, Long 120.94 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N8°W (per standard compass).
At 12.53am Fortune Island abeam, distant 2.3 miles, patent log [reading] 82.2.
At 1.10am changed course to N23°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 84.5, Corregidor Island [Corrigidor Island in log-book] light bearing N23°E.
Changed course gradually to N40°E to keep light on bearing.
At 3.52am changed course to N66°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 99.6.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 50.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East and NE by North.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers at slow speed, on course N66°E (per standard compass).
At 5.07am changed course to N34°E (per standard compass), with Caballo [Island] light abeam, patent log [reading] 8.5.
At 6.00am changed course to N74°E, patent log [reading] 17.6.
At 7.05am changed course to NE½E, and headed for the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" anchored off Manila.
At 7.40am hauled in patent log, reading 34.5.
At 7.49am anchored off Manila, astern of flagship, with 30 fathoms chain on port anchor in 5½ fathoms water.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Hoisted quarantine flag.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
At 8.50am United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" got under way and stood out from Cavite.
At 9.35am hauled down quarantine flag, and Commanding Officer left for flagship.
United States quarantine boat came alongside and quarantine officer came on board and granted pratique.
At 9.50am half-masted colors, and mastheaded color again with flagship at 10.28am.
Assistant Paymaster P.W. Delano and Paymaster's Clerk W.D Bollard reported on board the flagship, and returned.
The following signals were made and received: (see Signal [Record] Book).
Mustered and inspected at quarters at 9.45am, followed by reading of Articles of War.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with passing rain squalls.
Light air from East to SSE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.20pm Commanding Officer returned on board from the flagship, and made preparations for getting under way.
[At] 1.25pm hove to short stay and tried engines.
At 1.30pm got under way for Cavite anchorage, the Commanding Officer at conn.
At 2.24pm came to anchor in 3½ fathoms water and 30 fathoms chain port anchor.
At 3.00pm the Commanding Officer left the ship for Navy Yard.
At 2.50pm Assistant Paymaster P.W. Delano, U.S. Navy, and Paymaster's Clerk W.D. Bollard, U.S. Navy, left the ship.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
92 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, with passing rain squalls.
Light breeze from various directions.
Barometer rising.
At 5.10pm the Commanding Officer returned on board.
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" [U.S.S. "Don Juan d'Austria" in log-book] and supply ship U.S.S. "Glacier".
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
91 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
84 |
82 |
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs from SE to East by South.
Barometer rising slowly.
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18 November 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, lightning.
Light airs from ESE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty, with occasional drizzling rain.
Light airs from NE to East by North.
Barometer rising slowly.
Executed morning orders.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds vegetables; and 200 pounds ice.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light drizzling first part.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drills, as follows: 1st, 2nd and 3rd [Divisions] great guns; Powder [Division] general quarters; Marine Guard infantry.
Overhauled battery.
Sent ashore the following stores in Ordnance Department: 18 ammunition chests, 3-pounder; and 2 powder tanks, 800 pounds each.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: B.M. Stout, Landsman, slow and slovenly as messenger, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 325 pounds fresh beef.
By order of the Commanding Officer, J.C. Proulx, Landsman, was released from confinement, his time of confinement having expired, and B.M. Staut, Landsman, was confined for 3 days [on] bread and water, in accordance with the above punishment.
Received routine signals as per list [not included].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Working party ashore getting stores in Supplies and Accounts Department, Medical, Engineer's and Electrical Departments.
Mustered at quarters at 1.15pm, followed by divisional drills, as follows: 1st, 2nd and 3rd [Divisions] aiming; Marine Guard boats under oars.
Transferred to Naval Hospital, Cavite, Philippine Islands, with bag hammock and all necessary transfer papers, H.R. Beadle, Chief Yeoman.
United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuck" in log-book] anchored off Manila breakwater at 4.00pm.
The Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Glacier" made an official call.
Received in Engineer's Department: 24 tons fresh water.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with calm and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department the following stores: 200 pounds beans; 1992 pounds corned beef; 1008 pounds roast beef; 800 pounds salt beef; 500 pounds biscuit; 300 pounds butter; 800 pounds coffee; 4000 pounds flour; 1008 pounds ham, tinned; 798 pounds pickles; 100 pounds salt pork; 1200 pounds rice; 500 pounds tobacco; 32 gallons syrup; 4035 pounds sugar; 212 pounds tea; 780 pounds tomatoes; 996 pounds vegetables; 64 gallons vinegar; also, the following Mexican currency: 25,196.75 dollars.
In Medical Department the following stores: 3 cases medicines.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, light drizzling last part, accompanied by lightning.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
92 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
90 |
88 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
88 |
86 |
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19 November 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm and light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Made preparations to coal ship.
Four lighters came alongside, two on either side, at 6.30am.
Started coaling ship at 6.45am, taking in about 21 tons, knocking off at 7.15am.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 476 pounds fresh beef; 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds fresh vegetables.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Urdaneta" [U.S.S. "Urduetta" in log-book] stood out at 7.30am.
Flagship [signaled] to fleet at 7.00am general 735.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with light passing rain showers first hour.
Light airs from North to NNE.
Barometer falling.
Coaling ship from lighters alongside.
A Board of Survey in Equipment [Department], Lieutenant-Commander V. Bartlett, U.S. Navy, senior member, met on board.
Coal taken on board during watch 85 tons.
Made and received routine signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather, pleasant.
Light airs from North.
Took on board during watch 90 tons coal.
A Board of Survey in Ordnance [Department], Lieutenant-Commander Colwell, U.S. Navy, senior member, met on board.
By order of the Commanding Officer threw overboard 100 pounds hard bread, condemned by a Board of Survey.
Routine signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, pleasant.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Coaling ship until 5.20pm, took on board during watch 15 tons.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from East by North.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
91 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
86 |
84 |
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20 November 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer falling first part, then rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds vegetables; and 200 pounds ice.
Coaling ship from lighters alongside, took on board about 18 tons.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" stood in from Manila and anchored at 6.15am.
Sent boarding officer.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light airs from NNE.
Barometer falling.
Finished coaling at 8.35am, taking in, in all, about 229 tons.
Field day.
Engaged in thoroughly cleaning ship.
At 9.30am United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuck" in log-book] stood out to sea, returning and anchoring off Cavite at 11.30am.
The Commanding Officer made official calls on U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" [U.S.S. "Don Juan d'Austria" in log-book].
[Signals:] U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] at 10.00am numeral 0; numeral 0; at noon numeral 321, numeral 4.
Draft of ship forward 15 feet 1 inch, aft 16 feet 5 inches.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from SE.
Barometer falling.
Working parties ashore getting stores in Engineer's, and Supplies and Accounts Departments.
Paid monthly money to all divisions.
U.S. Army transport "Thomas" stood out to sea.
Received in Engineer's Department: 23 tons boiler water.
U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] [signaled] to fleet at 1.00pm general 513.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with calm and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Received in Steam Engineering Department the following stores: 6 ash buckets; 1 bar 1-inch machinery steel; 6 packing hooks; 1 barrel charcoal.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department the following provisions: 50 apprentice marks, blue; 50 apprentice marks, white; 100 caps, watch; 200 hats, white; 25 pairs shoes, high; 300 pairs socks, cotton; 200 socks, woolen; 339⅛ yards cloth, cap and coat; 341 yards flannel; 576 spools silk; 4 kettles, mess; 12 pans, mess; 24 plates, agate; 120 boxes blacking; 500 pounds tobacco.
Ensign O. Duncan, U.S. Navy, reported aboard this vessel for duty, in obedience to orders from the Senior Squadron Commander, and Naval Cadet C.E. Landram, U.S. Navy, was detached from duty aboard this vessel and ordered to duty on United States gunboat U.S.S. "Panay".
Visiting parties aboard United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" and U.S.S. "Manila" from 6.00pm to 8.00pm.
United States tugboat U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuck" in log-book] anchored near U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book].
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from SE.
Barometer rising.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
101 |
99 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm [am in log-book]:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
86 |
84 |
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21 November 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 571 pounds fresh beef; 150 pounds fresh vegetables; and 120 pounds fresh bread.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Urdaneta" [U.S.S. "Urduetta" in log-book] and United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuck" in log-book] stood out to sea at 7.20am.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised divisions at great guns.
At 10.50am U.S.S. "Urdaneta" came in and anchored.
At 11.25am Captain of the Navy Yard, Cavite, Philippines Islands, called on board.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of John McCarty as Quartermaster First-class for 12 months.
Transferred T. Leahy, Corporal, to Marine Barracks, Cavite, with baggage and papers.
Discharged Shung Shing, Mess Attendant, with ordinary discharge, recommended for re-enlistment, by expiration of enlistment, and authority of the Senior Squadron Commander, Commanding Southern Squadron, Asiatic Station.
Released B.M. Stout, Landsman, from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer.
Received on board the following stores [in] Equipment Navigation Stores Department: 2 international signal flags, I and Z.
Received other stores as per lists attached [below].
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to breezes from NE through East to ESE.
Received from U.S.S. "New York" the following men, with bags, hammocks and necessary papers: J.I. Malloy, First-class Fireman; N. Rosmuller, Second-class Fireman; and J.T. Smith, Second-class Fireman.
Received on board stores as per lists [below].
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East and ESE.
Barometer falling.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Manila", with bags, hammocks and papers: J.J. Nolan, Second-class Fireman; C.A. Hill, First-class Fireman; H. Letender, Machinist Second-class; J. Sullivan, First-class Fireman; San Chin, Mess Attendant; E.W. Dewson, Gunner's Mate Third-class; C. Britten, First-class Fireman; H. Feeney, Second-class Fireman; and Ah Moon, Mess Attendant.
Received from U.S.S. "Manila", with bags, hammocks and papers: J.P. Burns, Oiler; W. McDonald, First-class Fireman; J. Hammick, Second-class Fireman; and Ah Kivai, Mess Attendant.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
101 |
99 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
99 |
97 |
85 |
83 |
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Meridian to 4pm:
Received from Marine Commissary, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 111 campaign hats; 107 coats, khaki; 108 trousers, khaki; 7 pairs shoes, leather; 2 chevrons, Corporal, sets; 2 chevrons, Sergeant, sets.
Received the following stores in the Equipment Navigation Stores Department from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 2 electric fans, 1/12 horsepower; 1 spyglass, L.P. [?]; 3 binocular glasses, night; 20 yards bunting, red, 19-inch; 20 yards bunting, white, 19-inch; 20 yards bunting, blue, 19-inch; 10 yards bunting, black, 19-inch; 100 pounds cotton waste; 1 set glass strips for searchlight; 6 attachment plugs, nonwatertight; ½ pound thread, linen, white; 5 pounds Eureka packing, ½-inch; 36 pounds soda, caustic; 4 files, bastard, 10-inch.
Received in Ordnance Department from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands, the following stores: 512 common shells, 3-pounder; 100 pounds white zinc; 15 pounds Vaseline; (continued)
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Stores received in Ordnance Department, continued: 5 gallons hard oil finish; 5 gallons turpentine; 3 palms, sewing; 2 gross pens, Spencerian number 2; ½ dozen pencils, red and blue; 2 dozen pencils, lead, black, medium; 1 gross rubber bands, assorted; 1 ream paper, writing, letter size; 12 sheets paper, blotting; 10 packages envelopes, letter size, square; 150 packages envelopes, official; 6 memo pads, 4 inches x 7 inches; 6 memo tablets, 6 inches x 9 inches; 6 memo tablets, 4½ inches x 7 inches; 288 sheets emery cloth, number 2; 96 sheets emery cloth, number ½; 1 pair calipers, micrometer; 1 shoe knife; 17 cartridge boxes for .38 caliber revolver; 4 buckets, fire, leather; 2 thermometers, maximum and minimum; 1 rifle, .22 caliber; 1 pressure gauge; 1 tang screw, 6 mm; 31 extractor springs, 6 mm; 6 extractor [springs] for 6 mm; 3 bolt releases, 6 mm; 2 trigger springs, 6 mm; 1 Lee magazine rifle, .45 caliber, complete; 1 Lee magazine rifle firing pin; 3 hands and springs for .38 caliber revolver; 2 rebound lever springs for .38 caliber revolver; 1 hand for 38 .caliber revolver; (over, continued)
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Stores received in Ordnance Department, continued: 19 bayonet scabbards, 6 mm, for crew; 10 belts, revolver; 5 holsters, revolver; 1 rifle, 6 mm; 1 sponge, bristle, for 6-pounder [gun]; 2 bolt stops, complete, 6 mm; 1 upper band with stacking, swivel and pin; 1 mallet, wooden, gun; 2 covers, gun, metal-sight, front.
Received in Steam Engineering Department from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 20 pounds bolts and nuts, iron, ½-inch x 2-inch; 20 pounds bolts and nuts, iron, ½-inch x 2½-inch; 50 pounds bolts and nuts, iron, ⅝-inch x 2½-inch; 8 pounds bolts and nuts, iron, ⅜-inch x 1½-inch; 5 pounds washers, iron, ⅝-inch; 5 pounds washers, iron, ½-inch; 5 pounds rivets, iron, 5/16-inch x ¾-inch; 6 duct brushes; 10 pounds marline; 10 pounds twine; 12 galvanized iron water buckets; 3 oil can feeders; 2 squirt cans, brass, ½-pint; 2 pounds lead wire, number 20, British [Standard] Wire Gauge; 5 pounds brass wire, ¼-inch; 12 hammer handles; 1 set standard bolt taps, ½-inch; 31 pounds sheet brass, soft, 1/16-inch; 10 pounds solder; 25 sheets tin, xxx [sic]; 1 pound soft spelter; (continued)
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Stores received in Steam Engineering Department (continued): 75 pounds babbitt metal; 65 pounds machinery steel, round, 1½-inch; 13 pounds machinery steel, round ⅝-inch; 30 pounds sheet lead, ⅛-inch; 500 pounds boiler zincs, 12 inches x 6 inches x ½-inch; 56 pounds Rainbow sheet packing, 1/16-inch; 40 feet steam hose, ¾-inch; 15 pounds sheet asbestos, ¼-inch; 12½ pounds Garlock spiral packing, 1-inch, ½-inch and ¼-inch; 250 gallons lard oil; 75 pounds lye, concentrated; 40 pounds polishing paste; 5 pounds Vaseline; 30 pounds tallow; 5 gallons turpentine; 3 pounds ground glass, fine; 10 pounds green paint; 1 pound lamp black, dry; 15 pounds graphite; 100 pounds white zinc; 6 globe valves, 1¼-inch; 6 globe valves, 1½-inch; 6 angle valves, 1½-inch; 6 nipples, brass, 1-inch; 6 nipples, brass, 1½-inch; 4 nipples, brass, ½-inch; 6 reducing bushings, 1¼-inch to 1-inch; 3 reducing couplings, ½-inch to ⅜-inch; 6 elbows, brass, 1-inch; 6 elbows, brass, ½-inch; 6 tees, brass, 1½-inch; 6 tees, brass, 1¼-inch; 4 tees, brass, 1-inch; (continued)
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Stores received in Steam Engineering Department (continued): 6 unions, brass, 1-inch; 8 unions, brass, 1¼-inch; 6 pet locks, brass, ⅜-inch; 38 pounds brass pipe, 1½-inch; 22 pounds brass pipe, 1-inch; 1 quart mucilage; 24 thumb tacks, brass; ¾ ream typewriter paper, 8½ inches x 13½ inches; 1 ream typewriter paper, 8 inches x 10 inches; 6 sheets blotting paper; 48 sheets wrapping paper; 1 quart writing ink; 2 gross pens; 100 shipping tags; 3 ink erasers; 6 cape chisels; 13 gross emery and crocus cloth; 66 files, assorted; 1 Stillson wrench, 24-inch; 2 Stillson wrenches, 6-inch; 2 Stillson wrenches, 8-inch; 6 rules, 2 feet; 36 hacksaw blades; 4 ball peen [pein in log-book] hammers; 12 scoop shovels; 3 file cards; 500 pounds cotton waste.
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22 November 1901
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts [Department]: 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds fresh vegetables; 200 pounds ice.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
At 8.30am sent working party ashore for stores.
At 9.00am U.S.S. "Panay" stood out for a speed trial.
At 9.25am mustered at quarters, followed by boat exercise under oars.
At 9.50am the Captain left the ship and called on board the flagship U.S.S. "New York".
Hoisted out ashes.
The Commandant of the Cavite Naval Station called on board.
Signals to flagship: at 10.00am sick 2, absentees 0; at noon coal on hand 315 tons, expended 3 [tons].
At 10.20am flagship made signal to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general 118 (light fires).
Lighted fires in 2 boilers at 11.00am.
Tested flood cocks and found them in good order.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy, warm.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer falling.
Received on board Equipment [Department] stores as per list attached [below], also, 11 packages for ships as per following list: 1 package marked Charles Clemens for U.S.S. "Villalobos"; one box containing 2 sets dynamo piston springs, one sample spring and piston head, weight 10 pounds, for U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon"; one bundle containing 2 lifebuoys, weight 23 pounds, for U.S.S. "Quiros"; one bundle containing 9 international signals, number 3, namely E, J, I, L, U, O, X, Y and Z, weight 22 pounds, for U.S.S. "Iris"; one bundle containing 1 ensign number 5, 1 Union [Jack] number 6, letter B number 4, letter C number 5, weight 7 pounds, for U.S.S. "Gardoqui"; one case containing 6 brass rods, 12 brass spring wires, for U.S.S. "Leyte" [U.S.S. "Leite" in log-book]; one box containing 30 hammock hooks, weight 130 pounds, for U.S.S. "Villalobos"; one bundle containing 2 side curtain signals number 0, one Union Jack number 7, 1 ensign number 5, 1 narrow pennant number 4, 1 third repeater number 6, weight 85 pounds, for U.S.S. "Arayat"; one package containing 1 retracting spring follower for Colt's automatic [machine] gun, 1 retracting spring tube screw for Colt's automatic machine gun, for U.S.S. "Basco"; one package containing 6 ponchos, rubber, weight 15 pounds, for U.S.S. "Arayat"; one box containing 6 rowlocks, manufactured, and one box containing 2 stanchions, awnings, manufactured, weight 116 pounds, for U.S.S. "Arayat".
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Manila" called on board.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Manila", with necessary papers: H.R. Beadle, Chief Yeoman.
Ah Ling, Mess Attendant, was enlisted on board.
Making preparations for getting under way.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, warm.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 1185 pounds fresh beef; 147 pounds mutton; 325 pounds bread; and 1200 pounds of ice.
At 6.29pm got under way and stood down Manila Bay, Captain conning.
At 6.50pm the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" got under way.
At 6.50pm put over patent log, reading 8.5.
At 7.12pm changed course to S66°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 11.0.
Steam on three boilers.
Draft forward 14 feet 2 inches, aft 16 feet 5 inches.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
105 |
103 |
86 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
103 |
105 [sic] |
89 |
87 |
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant first part, passing showers second part, lightning to Westward.
Light airs from South to SE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S66°W (per standard compass).
At 8.09pm changed course to S43°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.
At 8.24pm changed course [to] S41°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 22.0.
At 8.30pm changed course to S37°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 24.
At 8.30pm stopped the port engine to renew piston rod packing, which had blown out.
At 9.00pm changed course to S60°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.8.
At 9.27pm started port engine ahead full speed.
At 11.15pm sighted Cabras Island light bearing SW.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 96.5.
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Meridian to 4pm:
Received in Equipment Department the following stores: 27 brushes, corn; 18 brushes, hand, scrub; 2 brushes, stencil; 30 brooms, corn; 100 yards canvas, hammock; 35 yards canvas, ravens [duck], 10 ounces; 45 yards canvas, cotton, number 2; 45 yards canvas, cotton, number 4; 96 yards canvas, cotton, number 5; 45 yards canvas, cotton, number 6; 50 pounds manila, 12-thread; 93 pounds manila, 15-thread; 104 pounds manila, 18-thread; 92 pounds manila, 21-thread; 1 coil manila, 2-inch; 3 pounds cotton twine, 4-, 5- and 6-ply; 2 pounds flax twine; 1 coil manila, 2½-inch; 10 pounds seizing stuff, 6-thread, 10 pounds seizing stuff, 9-thread; 5 pounds wire, assorted; 10 pounds white zinc; 22 pounds marline; 25 pounds roundline; 10 pounds spun yarn, 2-yarn; 10 pounds spun yarn, 3-yarn; 5 sail needles, number 12; 3 sail needles, number 10; 3 sail needles, number 9; 25 sail needles, assorted; (continued).
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Stores received in Equipment Department (continued): 25 bath bricks; 1 hide pump leather; 40 [pounds] paste, polishing; 5 palms, seaming; 1 blank book, foolscap, index, 250 pages; 2 blank books, foolscap, index, 150 pages; 1 blank book, foolscap, letter size, 200 pages; 5 memo books, number 62; 36 sheets blotting paper; ½ ream foolscap; 22 memo pads, 8 inches x 10 inches; 24 memo pads, 5 inches x 8 inches; ½ ream paper, note; 6 sheets paper, oil; ¼ ream paper, regulation, double sheet; 5 blocks paper, typewriter, heavy, 8 inches x 10½ inches; 5 blocks paper, typewriter, light, 8 inches x 10½ inches; 4 blocks paper, typewriter, 8 inches x 13 inches; 2 blocks paper, typewriter, manifold, 8 inches x 10½ inches; 3 packages envelopes, heavy, 5 inches x 12 inches; 3 packages envelopes, note, 3½ inches x 6 inches; 24 packages envelopes, official, 10½ inches x 4½ inches; 6 pints ink, black, writing; 3 pints ink, carmine; 6 elastic bands, assorted; 2 erasers, steel; 3 pints mucilage; 4 paper fasteners; 2 paper folders; 3 dozen pencils, lead, black; 6 dozen pencils, red and blue; 1 pen, ruling; 4 gross pens, steel; (continued)
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Stores received in Equipment Department (continued): 1 dozen penholders, rubber; 1 dozen penracks; 3 dozen pins, pyramid; 1 rule, boxwood, 18-inch; 2 letter scales; 6 sticks sealing wax; 1 pair shears, banker's; ¼ pound sponges; 2 sponge caps, number 3; 150 rags, shipping; 2 spools tape, 75 yards each; 4 brushes for cleaning typewriter type; 5 erasers, typewriter; 3 [pounds] beeswax.
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Meridian to 4pm:
Received the following stores in Construction and Repair Department: 6 brushes, oval, varnish; 18 brushes, round, paint; 2 brushes, lettering, pencil; 1 brush, painter's duster, round; 5 brushes, sash, tool; 6 brushes, fitch, flat; 1 brush, gilder's, tips; 18 brushes, paint, flat; 3 brushes, varnish, flat; 1 bar cement, Portland; 40 pounds cement, marine; 10 pounds brads, steel wire; 3 buckets, paint; 6 buttons and plates; 12 pairs hinges, brass butt, assorted; 6 hooks, coat and hat; 1 lock, chest; 2 locks, cupboard; 12 locks, pad; 10 pounds nails, finishing, iron, galvanized; ½ gross screw eyes, assorted; 18 gross hooks; 1 gross screws, machine, flat head, thread, ¼-inch and 5/16-inch; 10 gross screws, wood and brass, flat head, ⅝-inch to 2-inch; 1 gross screws, wood and brass, round head, ⅝-inch to 2-inch; 7 pounds tacks, copper, ½-inch to 1-inch; 1 drill, twist, Morse, ¼-inch to ¾-inch x 16 inches, thread; 1 drill, breast, 10 inches, patent shuck; 1 drill, twist, 1/16-inch; (continued)
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Stores received in Construction and Repair [Department] (continued): 1 set taps and dies, hand machine; 30 pounds sheet brass; 150 pounds iron, bar, flat, 2½-inch x ½-inch, ¼-inch x ¼-inch, 1½-inch x ⅜-inch; 150 pounds iron, bar, round ¾-inch, ⅜-inch and 1-inch; 50 pounds iron, bar, square, 1¼-inch; 50 pounds sheet lead; 10 pounds solder, tinner's; 60 pounds sheet lead for boat boxes; 75 gallons alcohol; 45 pounds lye, concentrated; 15 gallons Japan Drier; 10 gallons oil, linseed, boiled; 20 gallons oil, linseed, raw; 500 pounds spar-color paint, prepared; 6 pounds paint, chrome, yellow; 1000 pounds paint, white, lead; 300 pounds paint, red, lead, dry; 60 pounds paint, yellow, ochre, French, in oil; 10 pounds paint, sienna, raw; 1000 pounds paint, zinc, white, in oil; 15 pounds putty; 1 tank Rahtjens' [Rathjens' in log-book] paint, number 3; 3 pounds sal amoniac; 200 pounds gum, shellac, orange; 50 gallons turpentine; 5 gallons varnish, copal; 3 pounds Vaseline; 12 pounds drop black, in oil; 1 package gold leaf; 25 pounds Albany grease; 12 pounds tallow; 10 gallons asphaltum; (continued)
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Stores received in Construction and Repair [Department] (continued): 7 caps, galvanized iron, 1¼-inch, 1½-inch to 1-inch; 2 couplings, galvanized iron, 1½-inch to 2-inch; 4 elbows, galvanized iron, 1½-inch to 1¼-inch; 20 feet pipes, galvanized iron, ½-inch to 3-inch; 4 plugs, galvanized iron, 1¼-inch to 1½-inch; 1 coupling, brass, 1½-inch to 1¼-inch; 2 unions, galvanized iron, 1½-inch to 2-inch; 3 boat hooks, brass; 6 hooks, hammock; 12 oars, assorted; 4 rowlocks, swivel, assorted; 1 rowlock, steering; 4 brackets, quadrant, for skylight; 6 mouth pieces for voice pipes; 1 set German screw bits; 2 glass cutters, diamond; 5 quires emery cloth; 6 files, saw, taper, 4-inch to 6-inch; 6 quires sandpaper, assorted; 3 rules, carpenter's, 3 feet; 4 screw drivers; 1 set awls and tools, with tool holder; 1 set Syracuse bits, ⅛-inch to ¼-inch x 32 inches; 6 files, scrapers; 1 tape measure, wire, 100 feet; 4 files, flat, bastard, 12 inches; 4 files, round, bastard, 14 inches; 4 files, half round, bastard, 12 inches; 1 hacksaw; 2 granulated cork; 20 cotton waste.
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23 November 1901
At sea, passing from Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 12.35, Long 120.80 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy, with occasional lightning.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S60°W (per compass) till 1.15am, when Cabra Island was abeam, then changed course to S30°W (per compass) till 2.07am, when S34°E (per compass).
Cabra Island light abeam at 2.25am, distance 10.2 miles [knots in log-book].
Sighted Kolovito Point at 3.40am bearing 1½ points [on] port bow.
Passed steamer heading NW at 4.00am.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 98.5.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S34°E (per compass).
Pantocomi Point [Pantokomi Point in log-book] abeam at 6.45am, distance about 12 miles [knots in log-book].
Average steam 119.2 [pounds], revolutions 96.2.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S43°E (per standard compass).
At 9.00am changed course to S30°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 62.6.
Stopped port engine from 10.30am to 10.52am.
High land of Mindoro in sight on port board.
Passed Apo Island and Cayos del Bajo [Cayos de Bay in log-book] on starboard board.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 96.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from ESE, freshening to moderate and gentle breezes from ESE to ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°E (per standard compass).
At 12.30pm changed course to S28°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 99.9.
At 1.25pm sighted Semirara Island [Semerara Island in log-book] bearing S74°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 99.55.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S28°E.
At 5.00pm crew was mustered at quarters, closed watertight doors.
Average steam pressure 119 pounds, average revolutions starboard 96.6, port 97.2.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S35°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 104.4.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE to calms.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S35°E (per standard compass) until 10.05pm, when changed to S17°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 8.0.
High land of Panay in sight on starboard board.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 98.5.
Kolovito Point is also known as Cape Calavite.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
93 |
91 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
93 |
91 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
87 |
85 |
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24 November 1901
At sea, making passage from Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 9.00, Long 123.20 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Bright moonlight.
Steaming on course S17°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 12.20am changed course to S35°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 33.0.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 97.0.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming with three boilers, on course S35°E (per standard compass).
At 5.30am changed course to S42°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 91.1.
At 4.45am sighted Negros Island bearing about ESE.
Set deck clock ahead one minute.
Average steam pressure 119 pounds, revolutions 97.4.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs to moderate breezes from ENE to East.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by ship and divisional inspection by Commanding Officer.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S42°E (per compass) till 8.25am, then S57°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 24.5, till 10.13am, then S72°E (per compass), patent log 44.8, till 10.50am, then East (per compass), patent log 51.7, till noon, when changed course to N73°E (per compass), patent log 64.7.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 98.
Point Siaton [Point Seaton in log-book] abeam, distance 2.5 miles [knots in log-book] at 11.18am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes to light airs from NE and NNE.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then steady.
Steaming on course N73°E (per compass) until 12.51pm, when changed to N53°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.6.
On this course until 1.15pm, when commenced steaming various courses, approaching and coasting along Siquijor Island [Sikejor Island in log-book].
Exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba".
Made signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "Piscataqua".
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 94.5.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Lying to, waiting for U.S.S. "Piscataqua" [U.S.S. "Piscatauqua" in log-book].
At 4.03pm U.S.S. "Piscataqua" [U.S.S. "Piscatauqua" in log-book] came alongside, and the Commanding Officer came on board with orders.
At 4.12pm Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Piscataqua" [U.S.S. "Piscatauqua" in log-book] left the ship.
At 4.14pm went ahead full speed.
At 4.18pm put over patent log, reading 5.0, and set course N18°E (per standard compass).
At 5.10pm overhauled and passed U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba".
Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 96.9.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Light breezes from NE by North to NE.
Barometer rising.
On course N18°E.
At 7.42pm [9.42pm in log-book] Cabilao Island [Kaboloo Island in log-book] abeam, distant 5.3 miles.
At 7.45pm changed course to N41°E.
Average steam pressure 119 pounds, average revolutions 98.8.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
93 |
91 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
88 |
86 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
88 |
86 |
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Bright moonlight.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N41°E (per compass) till 9.38pm, when various courses at half speed, standing into channel East of Mactan Island [Maktan Island in log-book], course N41°E till 11.22pm, then N16°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 78, till end of watch.
Exchanged letters with U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book], which was anchored off Cebu, and made following signals: interrogatory 2611, U.S.S. "New York" [R in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" affirmative.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 88.7.
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25 November 1901
At sea, making passage from Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy, pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N16°E (per standard compass).
At 1.08am Pacijan Island [Kasijon Island in log-book] abeam, distant 7.2 miles, patent log [reading] 97.
At end of watch standing between Leyte and Cebu Islands.
Calangaman Island [Kalanganan Island in log-book] abeam at 3.55am, distant 0.5 miles, patent log [reading] 25.7.
Average steam 117.5 [pounds], revolutions 94.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NE and NNE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming on course N16°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 4.08am changed course to N24°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 27.8.
Sun rose at 5.52am.
At 6.00am changed course to N17°E (per standard compass), patent log 48.6.
At 7.48am changed course to N85°E (per standard compass), patent log 68.7.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 102.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant first part of watch, followed by rain squalls.
Gentle to moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
On course N85°E (per standard compass).
Changed courses, as follows: [at] 10.18am N80°E (per standard compass); [at] 10.30am N70°E (per standard compass); [at] 11.00am N80°E (per standard compass); [at] 11.10am E¼S (per standard compass); then stood in to anchorage, Captain at conn.
At 10.45am slowed to half speed on account of rain squall, at 10.52am ahead full speed.
At 11.10am pulled in patent log, reading 4.6.
At 11.30am came to anchor in Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book], 5 fathoms water, 30 fathoms chain port anchor.
Bearings, as follows: Anas Point N39°W (per standard compass), cathedral N62°E (per standard compass), ship's head East (per standard compass).
Let fires die out in all except one boiler.
Commanding Officer awarded following punishments: A.T. Don, Private Marine, lounging on post, 2 days' extra duty; C.A. Fippins, Private Marine, continued talking and insolent, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, and [reduced to] 4th conduct class.
At 9.30am confined C.A. Fippins, Private Marine, on bread and water, to serve sentence of 3 days.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, drills, as follows: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions infantry drill; Powder Division revolvers; Marines infantry.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Calm and light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.15pm Army transport "Wright" came to anchor, and got under way at 3.25pm.
Army launch "Minneapolis" came in at 2.10pm.
Officer from garrison made official visit to Commanding Officer.
Ensign Constien, U.S. Navy, went ashore to make official visit to Commanding Officer of garrison.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from NE to East by North.
Barometer rising.
Commanding Officer of garrison made official call on Commanding Officer of this ship.
Officers from garrison made call on wardroom [officers].
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
103 |
101 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
102 |
100 |
85 |
83 |
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from East by North.
Barometer steady.
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26 November 1901
At anchor in Buad Channel, Isle of Samar, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.62, Long 124.88 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling.
At 12.05am [Army] transport "Wright's" launch came alongside with Major Davis, U.S. Army, and reported "Wright" having grounded about twenty miles to Southward.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE and NE.
Barometer steady.
At 5.30am sent armed party in whaleboat and steam launch, Ensign Constien in charge, to proceed to location of Army transport "Wright" reported aground (see slip attached [below]).
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on various courses entering passage between Daram Island [Duram Island in log-book] and Samar [Island].
At 8.20am anchored in 7 fathoms water, with 30 fathoms on port chain.
At 8.45am sighted steam launch and U.S.S. "Frolic" standing in from the North.
At 9.30am U.S.S. "Frolic" lay to near by, and Commanding Officer came on board.
At 10.00am sent Ensign Taussig, U.S. Navy, with steam launch and three cutters in tow of U.S.S. "Frolic" to aid the saving of stores from Army transport "Wright", ashore to the Northward.
At 10.17am got under way and steamed closer to the "Wright".
At 10.45am anchored in 7 fathoms water, with 30 fathoms on port chain.
At 11.00am Commanding Officer went over to the "Wright".
At 11.45am Commanding Officer and all boats returned to ship.
At 11.50am U.S.S. "Frolic" got under way and stood out to Southward.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
Continued the forenoon work, getting stores out of the U.S. [Army] transport "Wright", using five boats and boats' crews.
At 1.40pm steamer "Borongan" anchored near "U.S.S. "Yorktown", boarded same.
At 2.25pm "Borongan" went alongside U.S. [Army] transport "Wright" to receive cargo from that vessel.
At 3.36pm Army launch "Baltimore" came in, with Brigadier General Smith, who made an official call aboard at 3.45pm, then the "Baltimore" steamed out to sea.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Leyte" came in at 4.00pm, and the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
Army launch "Florida" came in and anchored near the "Wright".
Army launch "Minneapolis", with a schooner, and Army tug "Antonio", with a schooner, anchored near "Wright".
All engaged in receiving cargo.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
Continued discharging stores from [Army] transport "Wright" till 5.30pm, when all boats and crews returned.
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4am to 8am:
At 5.33am got under way and stood out of Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book] anchorage on various courses, Captain conning.
At 5.40am put over patent log, reading 4.8.
Steaming under three boilers, on various courses along coast.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
102 |
100 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Delivered to U.S.S. "Leyte": one case, containing 6 brass rods, 12 brass spring wire.
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
102 |
100 |
87 |
85 |
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with occasional lightning, light drizzling last part.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
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27 November 1901
At anchor in Buad Channel, Philippine Islands, and at Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book], Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.62, Long 124.88
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Army launch "Baltimore" came in and anchored near the [Army] transport "Wright" at 2.00am.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Gardoqui" came in at 7.30am.
The Commanding Officer reported aboard.
Delivered to U.S.S. "Gardoqui": one bundle, weighing 7 pounds, from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant and warm.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
The American steamer "Chemeca" [?] passed at 8.10am.
At 8.15am U.S.S. "Gardoqui" stood out.
Sent working party to U.S. Army transport "Wright".
At 9.25am U.S.S. "Leyte" got under way and stood out.
At 11.42am U.S.S. "Frolic" came in and anchored.
The Commanding Officer called on board.
At 11.55am the S.S. "Borongan" stood out.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by collision drill.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, light passing rain shower first part.
Calms to gentle breezes from NE and ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 1.45pm sighted U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" standing in.
At 2.05pm got under way and stood through Buad Channel.
At 2.10pm U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" anchored.
At 2.11pm U.S.S. "Frolic" got under way.
At 2.20pm stopped near U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon", and the Commanding Officer called on board this ship.
At 2.30pm went ahead full speed.
Standing through Buad Channel on various courses in wake of U.S.S. "Frolic", Captain conning.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on various courses towards Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book], Captain conning.
At 4.15pm U.S.S. "Frolic" anchored, and at 4.19pm this ship anchored off Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book] in 4¾ fathoms water, with 30 fathoms of chain on port anchor.
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Frolic" and U.S.S. "Iris" called on board.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
At 7.20pm U.S.S. "Leyte" came in and anchored.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
At 11.00pm a small merchant steamer came in and anchored.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
98 |
96 |
90 |
88 |
Fixed ammunition room |
105 |
103 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
95 |
93 |
Fixed ammunition room |
103 |
101 |
87 |
85 |
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28 November 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book], Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.45am sent mail and packages to U.S.S. "Leyte", for transportation to Tacloban, Leyte Island, Philippine Islands.
At 5.50am Commanding Officer and Ensign Taussig, U.S. Navy, went on board U.S.S. "Leyte".
At 6.00am U.S.S. "Leyte" got under way and stood out to Southward.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from East and West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Sent [Ensign] O.D. Duncan, U.S. Navy, in third cutter to overhaul native bancas fishing outside the prescribed limits.
Turned over six bancas to the Army authorities ashore.
At 10.25am sighted collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" coming in.
At 11.45am United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" came to anchor.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Served out clothing and small stores to the crew.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Calm to light airs from West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Made all preparations for coaling ship.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
92 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
105 |
103 |
95 |
93 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
95 |
93 |
Fixed ammunition room |
106 |
104 |
87 |
85 |
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29 November 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book], Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer fell first part, then rose.
At 5.30am the United States collier U.S.S. "Iris" got under way, and at 6.20am moored alongside.
At 6.35am U.S.S. "Iris" let go her port anchor and, at same time, heaved in our port anchor.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from NW and East.
Barometer falling.
At 8.15am commenced coaling ship.
Took on coal, as follows: 8.15am to 9.00am 8 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 11½ tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 15 tons; 11.00am to 11.50am 14 tons; total for watch 48½ tons.
U.S.S. "Villalobos", with Commanding Officer [of] this ship on board, came in and anchored at 11.50am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from East to ENE.
Barometer falling.
Took in coal, as follows: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 16 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 18½ tons; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 16½ tons; total during watch 51 tons; total for the day 99½ tons.
Took on board from U.S.S. "Iris": 10,500 gallons fresh water.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Nanshan" made an official call on Commanding Officer this ship.
U.S.S. "Villalobos" got under way and went alongside collier U.S.S. "Nanshan".
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from ENE and calm.
Barometer rising.
At 4.10pm finished coaling, having taken in 101 tons.
At 4.45pm anchored, and U.S.S. "Iris" cast off and anchored.
Army launch "Mobile" came in and anchored at 7.10pm.
Draft of ship forward 14 feet 8 inches, aft 16 feet 5 inches.
Passing showers of rain.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE and calms.
Barometer rising.
Moon rose at 10.00pm.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
104 |
103 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
102 |
100 |
85 |
83 |
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30 November 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book], Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy weather, with lightning.
Calm to light airs from East to NE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Calm and light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
At 6.00am U.S.S. "Frolic" got under way and went alongside United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan".
At 8.00am sighted United States gunboat U.S.S. "Panay" standing in.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Basco" came in and went alongside United States collier U.S.S. "Iris" at 7.50am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm first part, cloudy and rainy last part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
The Commanding Officer made a call ashore.
Transferred with bag, hammock, and all necessary transfer papers: W.G.A. Schwerin, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, to United States gunboat U.S.S. "Villalobos"; and A. Astin, Coxswain, was transferred to this vessel from U.S.S. "Villalobos", with bag hammock, and all transfer papers.
Ah Sing enlisted this day as Mess Attendant, wardroom mess.
Received aboard in Supplies and Accounts Department, from U.S.S. "Nanshan", the following stores: 100 hats, white; 100 neckerchiefs; 12 rating badges, white; 12 dozen buttons, eagle, medium; 100 knives, table; 48 jackknives; 2025 pounds soap, saltwater; 100 pounds tobacco.
U.S.S. "Panay" came in and went alongside U.S.S. "Iris" for water at 8.20am, then anchored near "U.S.S. "Yorktown", the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Leyte" came in and went alongside U.S.S. "Iris" for water at 9.40am, the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Basco" shoved off from U.S.S. "Iris" at 8.25am [sic] and anchored, the Commanding Officer reported aboard, then U.S.S. "Basco" went alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan" for coal.
U.S.S. "Frolic" shoved off from U.S.S. "Nanshan" and anchored at 11.20am, the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
Army launch "Minneapolis" and "Mobile" stood out to sea.
Received routine signals, and sent and received signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and rainy, with light airs from West.
Barometer falling.
Working party aboard U.S.S. "Nanshan" getting stores in Supplies and Accounts Department.
U.S.S. "Quiros" came in and anchored at 1.15pm, the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
U.S.S. "Villalobos" shoved off from U.S.S. "Nanshan" and anchored at 3.07pm.
U.S.S. "Basco" shoved off from U.S.S. "Nanshan" and anchored at 1.27pm [sic].
U.S.S. "Panay" went alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan" for coal at 3.45pm.
Paid monthly money and issued small stores to the following ships: U.S.S. "Panay"; U.S.S. "Leyte"; U.S.S. "Basco"; and U.S.S. "Villalobos".
All gunboats getting stores aboard from U.S. Army commissary.
Sent and received signals as per Signal Record Book.
Approved: [signed] William Swift, Commander U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
104 |
102 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
102 |
100 |
85 |
82 |
Overcast, cloudy and rainy, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Basco" stood out to sea at 4.50pm, U.S.S. "Leyte" stood out to sea at 6.15pm.
Army launch "Minneapolis" came in and anchored at 5.50pm, "Mobile" at 7.30pm.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Arayat" came in and anchored at 7.50pm, the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Panay" shoved off from U.S.S. "Nanshan" and anchored at 5.45pm [sic], the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
Made and received signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
The Commanding Officers [of] U.S.S. "Frolic", U.S.S. "Quiros", U.S.S. "Panay" and U.S.S. "Arayat" reported aboard in obedience to signals.
LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1901
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1 December 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book], Island of Samar, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy, with light passing rain accompanied by occasional lightning first part, misty last part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Panay" got under way at 5.50am and towed the United States gunboat U.S.S. "Arayat" alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan", then proceeded to sea.
Made routine signals.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with passing rain shower last hour.
Calms to light airs from WNW.
Barometer falling.
Made preparations for getting under way.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters.
At 8.35am the United States gunboat U.S.S. "Quiros" went alongside the United States collier U.S.S. "Iris".
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer of the United States gunboat U.S.S. "Villalobos" called on board in obedience to signal.
At 10.10am U.S.S. "Villalobos" got under way and stood out.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Frolic" called on board.
At 10.30am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Quiros" called on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, for 12 months.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy, pleasant, light passing rain showers.
Light airs to light breezes from WNW.
Barometer falling.
The following persons came on board ship as passengers: Brigadier General Smith, U.S. Army; Major Davis, U.S. Army; Lieutenant Shields, U.S. Army; a pilot; one United States private; and a Chinese servant.
Officers of U.S.S. "Arayat" and United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" called on board in obedience to a signal.
At 1.20pm U.S.S. "Arayat" got under way and stood out.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Frolic" called on board.
At 1.57pm got under way.
Standing out from Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book] anchorage on various courses, Captain conning.
At 2.10pm put over patent log, reading 29.8.
At 2.20pm U.S.S. "Quiros" got under way.
At 2.40pm set course N38°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 35.0.
At 3.00pm U.S.S. "Iris" left Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book].
Exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "Basco".
At 3.15pm [4.15pm in log-book] stopped near U.S.S. "Basco".
Hauled in patent log, reading 42.1.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Basco" came on board.
At 3.40pm U.S.S. "Quiros" passed standing to Northward.
At 4.00pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Basco" left ship, put over patent log, reading 42.1.
Went ahead on both engines and set course N38°W (per standard compass).
Draft of ship forward 14 feet 8 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Light breezes from North by West.
Barometer rising.
At 4.00pm started ahead full speed.
At 4.30pm changed course to N60°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.5.
At 5.00pm changed course to N65°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 62.3.
At 5.38pm changed course to N52°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 58.9.
U.S.S. "Quiros" and U.S.S. "Arayat" were in sight ahead during the watch.
At 5.00pm sighted U.S.S. "Villalobos" ahead standing to the Northward.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 95.8.
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6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and hazy, lightning.
Light to gentle breezes from North by West.
Barometer steady.
Courses as follows (per standard compass): N52°W; [at] 6.20pm N14°W, patent log [reading] 65.8; 7.35pm N6°W, patent log 29.8; 7.52pm N5°E, patent log 83.4.
Hauled in patent log.
During watch saw numerous signal lights on coast.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions starboard [left blank], port 98.1.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy, with passing rain accompanied by lightning last part.
Light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming on various courses and speeds standing into anchorage off Mauo.
Came to anchor at 8.25pm, 30 fathoms on port chain, in 12 fathoms water.
U.S.S. "Villalobos" communicated with this ship, then continued on course.
Engines ready to move at a moment's notice.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
102 |
100 |
82 |
80 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
103 |
101 |
82 |
80 |
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2 December 1901
On course around Northern end Samar Island, Philippine Islands, and at anchor off Laoang [Laguan in log-book], Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 12.59, Long 124.98
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy weather, with frequent passing rain showers.
Calms to light airs from ENE first half, and light breezes to moderate breezes in squalls last half.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then steady.
At 2.55am got under way and stood out from Mauo anchorage, Captain conning.
At 3.07am put patent log over, reading 83.5.
At 3.12am set course N22°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 84.1.
At 3.45am changed to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 89.4, and at 4.00am changed to N15°E (per standard compass), patent log 92.0.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and rainy first part, fair second part.
Barometer rising slowly.
Light to fresh breezes from NE.
At 4.00am changed course to N15°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 92.0.
At 4.19am changed course to N25°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 95.2.
At 5.00am changed course to ENE, patent log [reading] 1.2.
At 5.00am slowed down to 70 revolutions.
At 5.55am changed course to ESE, patent log [reading] 7.0.
At 5.30am sighted U.S.S. "Villalobos" ahead.
At 6.30am passed U.S.S. "Villalobos" after exchanging distinguishing pennants.
At 6.30am went ahead full speed.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 84.8.
At 7.45am changed course to S53°E, patent log [reading] 23.2.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and hazy.
Moderate to light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Courses, as follows (per standard compass): S53°E; [at] 8.17am S47°E; 8.34am N82°E; 9.25am [left blank].
At 9.30am slowed to half speed and stood in for Laoang [Laguan in log-book] anchorage.
Came to anchor at 9.40am, 6½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms port chain.
Bearings as follows: North tangent Lues Island [Livas Point?] S72°W, North tangent Cahayagan Island [Kohayagan Island in log-book] N3°E, ship's head SE by South (per standard compass).
Steam launch, with armed crew and 1-pounder [gun], went into Laoang [Laguan in log-book] with General Smith, U.S. Army, and staff.
U.S.S. "Villalobos" came in and anchored at 11.55am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy with passing showers of rain to cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling to rising.
Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Villalobos" made call on Commanding Officer.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with light passing rain first part.
Moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
[From weather observations page:] At 5.05pm got under way.
Steaming under three boilers, on course North (per compass) till 7.10pm, then N88°E (per standard compass) till 7.37pm, then N82°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 77.9.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
90 |
88 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
83 |
81 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
90 |
88 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
86 |
84 |
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to overcast.
Gentle to moderate breezes in squalls from NE.
Passing rain showers last half.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers at 70 revolutions, on course N82°E until 9.15pm, when changed to S56°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 70.0.
At 9.20pm increased revolutions to 89.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 76.9.
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3 December 1901
At sea, and at anchor off Borongan [Barongan in log-book], Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.62, Long 125.46
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and squally, with passing showers of rain.
Moderate to stiff breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Moderate sea.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S56°E (per standard compass).
At 2.42am changed course to S6°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 18.0.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 80.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with gentle and moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under 3 boilers, on course S6°E (per compass) till 4.54am, then S43°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 38.0, till 5.50am, then S30°W (per compass), patent log 46.8, till 6.16am, then S27°W (per compass), patent log 51.0, till 7.14am, then S6°W (per compass), patent log 60.6, then various courses, standing into anchorage off Borongan [Barongan in log-book].
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 72.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy, with rain last three hours.
Light to moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer rising until last hour, then falling.
Standing in toward Borongan anchorage, Captain conning.
At 8.30am anchored with port anchor in 10 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain.
Anchorage angles: North tangent Andis Island [Ando Island in log-book] N32°E, South tangent Divinubo Island [Divinbo Island in log-book] S53°E, ship's head WSW.
Sent steamer and whaleboat ashore with General Smith, staff and orderly.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to overcast.
Light to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
General Smith, staff, orderly, and two privates, U.S. Army, came on board.
At 3.05pm got under way and stood out from Borongan [Barongan in log-book] anchorage on various courses, Captain conning.
At 3.18pm put over patent log, reading 68.2.
At 3.47pm set course N50°E, patent log [reading] 71.0.
Steam in [on in log-book] three boilers.
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast and rainy.
Light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Rough sea.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N50°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 80.
6pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N50°E (per compass) till 7.35pm, then North (per compass), patent log [reading] 98.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 75.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
91 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
92 |
90 |
86 |
84 |
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy.
Moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers at 70 revolutions, on course North (per standard compass).
At 9.30pm slowed to 65 revolutions.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 66.9.
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4 December 1901
At sea, and at anchor off Mauo, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 12.70, Long 124.30 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Stiff to fresh breezes from NE by North.
Barometer fell rapidly first half [of watch], then steady.
Rough sea.
At 12.10am changed course to N49°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 25.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 79.9.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and heavy rain.
Rough sea.
Moderate and stiff breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Maximum roll 34°.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N49°W (per compass) till 5.00am, then West (per compass), patent log [reading] 65.3, till 7.20am, then NW by W½W (per compass) till end of watch.
One-half speed after 7.20am.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 64.
Lost overboard while in use: one copper maul, belonging to Ordnance Department, no responsibility.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, raining and squally.
Moderate breezes to moderate gales from NNE.
Rough sea.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then steady.
Steaming under three boilers at 50 revolutions, on course N62°W (per standard compass).
Ship rolling and pitching easily, maximum roll 30° to port.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and rainy.
Stiff breeze to moderate gale from NNE to North.
Barometer falling.
Rough sea.
At 12.15pm changed course to SW by West, patent log [reading] 11.7.
At 1.10pm changed course to South by West, patent log [reading] 16.6.
At 1.19pm changed course to S17°W, patent log [reading] 18.1.
At 2.26pm changed course to South, patent log [reading] 29.5.
At 2.33pm changed course to SSE, patent log [reading] 31.6.
At 3.00pm ran various courses to bring ship to anchorage.
At 3.45pm anchored in 21 fathoms of water, with 60 fathoms on port chain.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with occasional moderate wind and rain squalls.
Moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
91 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
91 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
86 |
84 |
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5 December 1901
At anchor off Mauo, at sea, and at anchor off Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 12.08, Long 124.45 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light airs and breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Army launch "Baltimore" came in and communicated with the ship at 6.00am, and, in obedience to orders from General Smith, stood out toward Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book].
Lost overboard: one 14-pound lead, while in use.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to overcast, passing rain showers.
Light airs to light breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady.
At 9.12am got under way and stood out from Mauo anchorage on various courses, Captain conning.
Coasting along Samar [Island] coast.
At 9.18am put over patent log, reading 37.3.
Made following changes in course: at 10.08am to S22°E, patent log [reading] 46.0; at 10.40am to S28°E, patent log 50.9; at 11.06am to S40°E, patent log 55.8; at 11.41am to S50°E, patent log 61.6; at 11.55am to S67°E, patent log 63.9.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, with passing showers of rain first part, cloudy and warm second part.
Light to moderate breezes from North by East.
Barometer falling.
Steaming on various courses entering Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book].
At 12.55pm anchored off Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book] in 5½ fathoms water, with 30 fathoms on port chain.
At 1.05pm Brigadier General J. Smith, U.S. Army, and staff, and Commanding Officer went ashore.
Transferred four Filipino prisoners to the tug "Baltimore".
At 2.27pm got under way while the Commanding Officer and General Smith and staff came on board.
At 2.46pm put over patent log, reading 67.8.
Steered various courses amongst the islands on way to Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book].
At 2.50pm sighted U.S.S. "Basco", and at 3.18pm stopped and spoke to her.
At 3.23pm went ahead full speed.
Put over patent log, reading 72.9, and set course S40°E (per standard compass).
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with passing showers of rain, to hazy.
Light breezes to light airs from NE to calm.
Barometer rising.
Standing in toward Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book] on various courses, Captain and Navigator conning.
At 5.03pm hauled in patent log, reading 90.2.
At 5.25pm came to anchor in 5½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms starboard chain, bearings, as follows: Cujao Point [Kiyao Point in log-book] SE¾S, cathedral Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book] ENE¼E, ship's head SE (per standard compass).
Hauled fires under two boilers.
Draft of ship forward 15 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet 5 inches.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy, lightning.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
87 |
85 |
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6 December 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan [Catbologan in log-book], Isle of Samar, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and rainy.
Calms and light airs from NNE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and rainy to drizzling rain.
Calm to light airs with gusts of moderate breezes from NNW.
Barometer rising.
General Smith and staff left ship, and left harbor on launch "Baltimore".
At 6.00am large party of natives came down to beach with white flag and communicated with Army.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with light mist.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
Getting ship ready for painting.
Marines engaged at sub-caliber practice, using 6-pounder and forward 1-pounder guns, on stationary target, distance 600 yards.
Army launch "Minneapolis" stood out at 8.45am.
Received routine signals.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty, light rain last part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Engaged in painting ship.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Gardoqui" came in and went alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan" for coal and water at 1.30pm, the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
British steamer "Hai Mun" came in and anchored at 12.45pm, boarded same.
Army launch "Minneapolis", with a schooner in tow, anchored at 1.20pm.
United States gunboat U.S.S. "Basco" came in and anchored at 2.00pm, the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
U.S.S. "Gardoqui" left the collier U.S.S. "Nanshan", and anchored at 3.30pm.
First Infantry band came aboard at 3.45pm.
U.S.S. "Basco" went alongside collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" for coal and water at 3.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Knocked off painting at 4.30pm on account of rain.
U.S.S. "Basco" shoved off from U.S.S. "Nanshan", and anchored at 4.40pm.
Army launch "Minneapolis" stood out at 4.45pm.
U.S.S. "Gardoqui" stood out at 5.00pm.
One native prisoner was brought aboard by the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Basco" and turned over to this vessel.
At 7.30pm U.S.S. "Nanshan" fired three shots, 1-pounder, at lights bearing about South and which proved to be the United States gunboat U.S.S. "Gardoqui" at anchor.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and misty, with light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
90 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
87 |
85 |
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7 December 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan, Isle of Samar, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy, with occasional lightning, fair and pleasant last part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Basco" stood out to Northward at 6.00am.
At 6.45am an armed expedition, consisting of steamer with 1-pounder [gun] and second cutter with Colt's [automatic] gun, seven Marines and boat crews, Ensign Duncan, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Paymaster Nicholson, U.S. Navy, left the ship and reported to Lieutenant Anderson, U.S. Navy, of U.S.S. "Nanshan", for duty.
The expedition left U.S.S. "Nanshan" at 7.00am.
Rations for one day were taken.
At about 6.30am [J.] Hoffman, Seaman, slipped and fell overboard with two Navy Regulation rifles, losing both.
Planted a buoy over spot where rifles were lost and immediately made preparations to dive for same.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy, pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then steady.
U.S.S. "Gardoqui" came in and anchored at 8.47am.
J. Manning, Gunner's Mate Second-class, spent two hours diving for rifles lost overboard; unsuccessful.
Painting ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
The following Paymaster's stores were condemned by Board of Survey, and thrown overboard by order of the Commanding Officer: 27 pounds hard bread; 18 pounds prunes; 12 pounds tinned meat; 3 pounds tomatoes.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to overcast, with passing rain showers.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Frolic" came in and anchored at 12.15pm.
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Frolic" and U.S.S. "Gardoqui" called on board.
At 3.05pm U.S.S. "Gardoqui" got under way and left port.
Painting ship.
Received in Paymaster's Department from S.S. "Hai Mun": 1150 pounds fresh beef.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and clearing.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Boat expedition, with Ensign Duncan, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Paymaster Nicholson, U.S. Navy, returned on board at 7.00pm.
Lost: 1 bayonet; 1 rifle bolt; 1 extractor and spring; 3 first-aid-to-the-wounded packages.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, lightning frequently.
Calms to light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
The U.S. Army Quartermaster's launch "Minneapolis" came in and anchored at 11.20pm.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
84 |
82 |
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8 December 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to breezes from SSE.
Barometer first rose and then fell.
At 9.00am sighted United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuck" in log-book] coming in.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters and had regular weekly inspection by the Commanding Officer.
At 10.05am U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuck" in log-book] anchored and the Commanding Officer came on board.
At 10.20am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Frolic" came on board.
At 10.30am sent Filipino prisoner ashore and turned him over to the Military authorities.
At 10.45am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuck" in log-book] left the ship.
At 11.40am Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Frolic" left the ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SSE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 12.20pm the chartered steamer "Hai Mun" got under way and left the harbor.
At 1.00pm transferred to U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuck" in log-book], for temporary use, one diving apparatus (see list attached [below]).
At 1.40pm sent liberty party ashore.
At 1.53pm U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuck" in log-book] got under way and left the harbor.
At 3.20pm sighted U.S.S. "Leyte" standing in.
At 3.27pm sighted U.S.S. "Albay" standing in.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SSE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 4.15pm U.S.S. "Leyte" came to anchor and Commanding Officer came on board.
At 4.35pm U.S.S. "Albay" came to anchor and Commanding Officer came on board.
At 6.00pm liberty party returned: J. Smedley, Coal Passer, and F.J. Walcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, absent over time.
At 6.05pm U.S.S. "Leyte" got under way and left the harbor.
At 6.45pm J. Smedley, Coal Passer, returned aboard ¾ of an hour over time.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from ESE to ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 9.00pm F.J. Walcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, returned aboard 3 hours over time.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
92 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
87 |
85 |
Meridian to 4pm:
Transferred to the United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S "Wampatuck" in log-book]: one diving apparatus, consisting of the following named articles: 1 collar pad; 1 waist belt; 1 overalls; 1 face plate, extra; 1 life line; 1 undershirt; 1 pair shoes; 1 suit; 3 sections hose; 1 collar and helmet; 2 spanners, wrist.
[Also] pump outfit: 3 bronze hex nuts; 3 steel square nuts; 3 fittings for water tank; 1 hose coupling, extra; 3 leather packings; 4 cup leathers; 2 spanners, helmet and collars; 4 open end wrenches; 1 screw wrench; 1 screw driver, small; 1 oil feeder.
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
90 |
88 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
87 |
85 |
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9 December 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, passing showers first two hours.
Calm to light airs from East by North to ENE.
Barometer first fell, then rose.
At 5.50am U.S.S. "Albay" got under way and went alongside United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan".
At 6.00am the Commanding Officer left the ship and went on board U.S.S. "Frolic".
At 6.10am U.S.S. "Frolic" got under way and left the harbor.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
All hands painting and cleaning ship.
Divisions mustered at 9.30am.
Commanding Officer awarded following punishment at the mast: J.S. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, gross carelessness, 2 days' solitary confinement on bread and water.
Gunboat U.S.S. "Albay" left U.S.S. "Nanshan" and anchored.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Calm to light airs from NW.
Barometer falling.
All hands cleaning and painting.
Held sub-caliber target practice, expended 300 rounds .45 caliber ball cartridges.
At 12.40pm U.S.S. "Albay" got under way and stood out.
Sent liberty party of 42 men ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Cleaning and painting.
Divisions mustered at 5.00pm.
Liberty party all returned, except: W. Childs, Apprentice First-class; T.W. Tully, Landsman; J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman; W. Pottberg, Seaman; J. Sammond, Coal Passer; and J. Regan, Coal Passer.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to fair and warm.
Calms and light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Returned from liberty over time: W. Pottberg, Seaman, 3 hours; J. Sammond, Coal Passer, 3 hours and tight; J. Regan, Coal Passer, 3 hours and tight.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
98 |
96 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
104 |
102 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
102 |
100 |
84 |
82 |
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10 December 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from North to NE to NNE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and warm.
Calms and light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, with light airs from NW.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, the following men were absent from ship, overstaying liberty: W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, and W. Tully, Landsman.
These men came aboard at noon, 18 hours over time.
Finished firing all divisions at sub-caliber practice, port 6-pounder gun.
Engaged in painting ship and boats.
An armed dinghy and steam launch's crew left the ship at 8.30am, with Ensign Duncan, U.S. Navy, in command, returning at noon with three captured bancas.
Received routine signals.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs from NW.
Barometer falling.
Finished firing all deck divisions at sub-caliber practice with port 6-inch after gun.
Continued painting ship and boats.
Liberty party went ashore at 2.45pm.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]), and made confinements accordingly.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs and breezes from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
Liberty party returned, the following men overstaying liberty: (see list [below]).
Army steamer "Pronto" came in and anchored at 5.30pm, boarded same and received one bag of mail.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs and breezes from NNW.
Barometer rising.
The following men returned from liberty, 4 hours over time: J.C. Kennedy, Seaman; H.E. Child, Apprentice First-class; H.F. Morton, Ordinary Seaman; J.T. Gaskin, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
90 |
88 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
85 |
83 |
Meridian to 4pm:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: A.L. Hurd, Seaman, attempting to smuggle articles over forecastle, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Quick, Coxswain, passing articles through air ports, 5 days' extra duty; C.M. Hudson, Ordinary Seaman, receiving articles through berth deck air ports, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J.B. Turner, Private Marine, allowing articles to be passed over forecastle, 5 days' extra duty; H.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class; T.W. Tully, Landsman, 18 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced to 3rd [conduct] class; C.H. Handyside, Apprentice First-class, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class; F.W. Peters, Seaman, articles in lucky, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 3rd [conduct] class; Thomas Seery, Ordinary Seaman, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J.M. Duffy, Private Marine, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class;
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N.A. Batchelder, Yeoman Third-class, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; M.L. Patton, Private Marine, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class; M. Teperman [Tepermann in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, late stopping clothes on line and walking on awning, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; C.A. Fippins, Private Marine, neglect of duty, 5 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, not at station getting under way, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class; S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, not at station getting under way, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; E. Meissnest, Ordinary Seaman, not at station getting under way, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; M. Teperman [Tepermann in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, stowing away while watch was on deck, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Staten, Landsman, not at station getting under way, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman, not at station getting under way, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Smedley, Coal Passer, giving away another man's clothes, 7 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J.P. Burns, Oiler, disobedience of orders and insolent, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class; J. Hoffman, Seaman, carelessness, loss of government property, 10 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 3rd [conduct] class; L.C. Proulx, Landsman, losing gun cover overboard, 5 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class;
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J. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, not stowing bucket away for Sunday inspection, 7 days' extra, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class; William Pottberg, Seaman, 3 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Sammond, Coal Passer, 3 hours over leave, tight, 3 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 3rd [conduct] class; J. Regan, Coal Passer, 3 hours over leave, tight, 3 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class; J. Quick, Coxswain, disobedience of orders, making fast to Jacob's ladder on port boom, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; F.J. Walcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, 3 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 3rd [conduct] class; J. Smedley, Coal Passer, ¾ hour over leave, 1 day's extra duty; W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, 18 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, 18 hours over leave, 2 days' extra [duty], reduced to 3rd [conduct] class.
4pm to 8pm:
The following men overstaying liberty: J.C. Kennedy, Seaman; H.E. Child, Apprentice First-class; H.G. Morton, Ordinary Seaman; J.T. Gaskin [Gasking in log-book], Gunner's Mate Third-class.
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
90 |
88 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
84 |
82 |
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11 December 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant to overcast and cloudy last part.
Light airs and breezes from NW.
Barometer falling.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy weather.
Light to gentle breezes from NNW and West.
Barometer falling.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by sub-caliber practice for the 1st and 3rd Divisions and Marine Guard.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, H.E. Child, Apprentice First-class, J. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, and H.F. Morton, Ordinary Seaman, 4 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; S.M. McGee, Second-class Fireman, lying on berth deck with dirty clothes, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Routine signals from U.S.S. "Nanshan".
At 11.30am the steamer "Pronto" stood out.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to overcast.
Gentle to moderate breezes from West.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then steady.
U.S.S. "Albay" came in and anchored at 2.40pm.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Albay" called on board.
Lost two row locks from dinghy by capsizing in surf near shore.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Gentle to light breezes from West.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Frolic" came in and anchored at 7.25pm.
Commander Swift returned on board this vessel.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to overcast.
Light to gentle breezes from NNW and West.
Barometer falling.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
86 |
84 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
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12 December 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands, and at anchor off Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy to overcast.
Gentle to stiff breezes in squalls from WNW and NW.
Barometer falling first two hours, then rising.
At 4.00am lighted fires in boilers B and C.
The American steamer "Y. de Negros" [?] came in and anchored at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers [of] rain.
Gentle to moderate breezes from NW.
Mustered divisions at quarters and sounded the general alarm, time for casting loose and providing: 9 minutes and 20 seconds.
No absentees.
At 9.50am Commanding Officers of United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" and U.S.S. "Albay" came on board.
Got everything ready for sea.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Commanding Officer awarded the following rating: A. Bried, Apprentice First-class to Coxswain, to date from October 12, 1901.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Gentle to moderate breezes from NW.
Barometer steady.
At 12.05pm sighted U.S.S. "Pampanga" standing in.
At 12.50pm U.S.S. "Pampanga" anchored, and Commanding Officer and Major A. Williams, U.S. Army, came on board.
At 1.20pm got under way and stood out to Northward.
At 1.20pm U.S.S. "Frolic" got under way and stood out to Southward.
At 1.25pm put over patent log, reading 90.3.
At 2.00pm set course N40°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 95.3.
At 3.42pm changed course to N15°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 11.9.
At 3.30pm sighted U.S.S. "Basco" at anchor in Gandara River.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light breezes to light airs from NW and calms.
Barometer rising.
On course N15°W (per standard compass).
At 4.12pm hauled in patent log, reading 16.4.
Stood in for Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book] and at 4.18pm came to anchor in 4½ fathoms [water], muddy bottom, 30 fathoms starboard chain.
Bearings as follows: Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book] cathedral N5°W, Jibatan Point N83°W, ship's head North (per standard compass).
Sent ashore three bags mail.
Received on board 8 bags mail, as follows: 3 for Catarman [Catanman in log-book]; 2 for Laoang [Laguan in log-book]; 1 for Cervantes [Cerbantes in log-book]; 2 for Mauo.
8pm to midnight:
Misty and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from NW.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
99 |
97 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
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13 December 1901
At anchor off Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book], at sea, and at anchor off Looc Bay [Loog Bay in log-book], Mauo [Maui in log-book], and at Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book], Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 12.444, Long 124.307
Commences and until 4am:
Partly cloudy to overcast and cloudy, misty.
Calms and light airs from NW.
Barometer falling.
High water at 2.00am.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs to gentle breezes to light breezes from WSW to NNW.
At 5.30am got under way and stood out on various courses.
At 5.40am put over patent log, reading 16.5.
Stood up coast on various courses, Captain and Navigator conning.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with passing rain first part.
Light airs and breezes from NNW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N18°W (per compass) till 8.09am, then N12°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 42.1, till 8.30am, when sighted U.S.S. "Quiros", then stood on various courses, standing into anchorage in Looc Bay [Loog Bay in log-book], when came to anchor at 8.55am, in 11 fathoms water, 30 fathoms on starboard chain.
U.S.S. "Quiros" anchored close by, and the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
At 10.00am got under way with U.S.S. "Quiros" and stood out toward the North.
Put over patent log, reading 46.8, at 10.15am.
Set course N38°W (per compass) at 10.20am, patent log [reading] 47.2.
Changed course to N19°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 48.9, at 10.28am, then at 10.42am various [courses] standing into anchorage off Mauo [Maui in log-book].
Sighted U.S.S. "Arayat" [at] 10.30am, standing South.
U.S.S. "Arayat" and U.S.S. "Quiros" anchored off Mauo [Maui in log-book] at 10.50am.
While standing into anchorage off Mauo [Maui in log-book] this vessel touched on soft, muddy bottom off mouth of river at Mauo [Maui in log-book].
Soundings as follows when aground: starboard quarter 2½ fathoms; port quarter 3 fathoms; starboard beam 2¼ fathoms; port beam 3 fathoms; starboard bridge 2½ fathoms; port bridge 3 fathoms.
A line was immediately given to U.S.S. "Quiros" from port quarter, and with the assistance of the main engines this vessel was floated and came to anchor at 11.50am in 20 fathoms water, 60 fathoms on starboard chain.
Careful inspection of the hull was made and everything found intact, dry and in good condition, no damage done.
Bearings of grounding: North end Dalupiri Island [Dalupin Point G. in log-book] N76°W, South end Dalupiri Island [Dalupin Point G. in log-book] S18°W, West bank Mauo River S86°E, ship's head North.
The Commanding Officers [of] U.S.S. "Quiros" and U.S.S. "Arayat" reported aboard.
Passed a shore signal station at 8.30am, about one mile North of Palampit.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by arm and away for distant service.
By order of the Commanding Officer J.P. Burns, Coal Passer, was released, his term of confinement having expired.
Draft forward 12 feet 9 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
83 |
81 |
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Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with occasional passing rain.
Light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Sent 3 bags of mail ashore to Army post.
At 2.00pm got under way and stood South toward Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book], accompanied by U.S.S. "Quiros" and U.S.S. "Arayat".
Set course S10°E and put over patent log, reading 51.4, at 2.18pm.
At 2.38pm changed course to S16°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 54.3, at 3.07pm changed course to S18°E (per compass), patent log 60.2, at 3.15pm changed course to S24°E (per compass), patent log 61.7, and at 3.45pm changed course to S36°E (per compass), patent log 67.6.
Sighted U.S.S. "Villalobos" standing South at 2.30pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with drizzling rain.
Calms and light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S38°E (per standard compass) until 4.30pm, when changed to SE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 76.7.
At 4.50pm changed [course] to ESE, patent log [reading] 80.9.
At 5.00pm commenced steering various courses, standing in towards Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book] anchorage, Captain conning.
At 5.16pm hauled in patent log, reading 86.7.
At 5.30pm anchored with starboard anchor in 8 fathoms water, 30 fathoms chain at water's edge.
Anchorage angles: Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book] cathedral N24°E, Jibatan Point N84°W, ship's head NNE.
U.S.S. "Basco" in port, the Commanding Officer called on board.
At 6.15pm sighted U.S.S. "Villalobos".
Made signal to her: "Come in here and anchor".
U.S.S. "Villalobos" anchored at 7.12pm, and Commanding Officer called on board this ship.
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines: (over)
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Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
83 |
81 |
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, misty.
Light airs from NW and calms.
Barometer rising.
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14 December 1901
At anchor off Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book], at sea and at anchor off Catbalogan, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Villalobos" left at 5.35am.
The steamer "Lao-Ang" came in and anchored at 7.08am.
Called all hands up anchor at 7.55am, under way at 8.00am.
U.S.S. "Basco" left at 7.30am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NNE.
Barometer varying slightly.
Steaming under three boilers.
At 8.07am put over patent log, reading 86.7, and set course South by East (per standard compass).
At 8.25am changed course to S33°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.
At 8.45am changed course to S42°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 92.
At 9.45am steered various courses to anchorage.
At 10.30am hauled in patent log, reading 105.8.
At 10.50am came to anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands, in 4½ fathoms water, with 30 fathoms chain on starboard anchor.
Bearings of anchorage: Catbalogan cathedral N53°E, Anas Point N42°W, ship's head NE.
At 10.50am sighted U.S.S. "Pampanga" standing in from Southward.
At 11.00am U.S.S. "Pampanga" came to anchor, and Commanding Officer came on board.
At 11.30am U.S.S. "Arayat" shoved off from United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" and anchored inshore.
Field day.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Draft forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NNE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Rain shower third hour.
At 1.15pm U.S.S. "Quiros" shoved off from U.S.S. "Nanshan" and anchored.
At 1.15pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Arayat" came on board.
At 2.25pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Villalobos" came on board.
At 2.30pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Quiros" came aboard.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 4.40pm U.S.S. "Pampanga" got under way and stood out to the Northward.
At 5.20pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Nanshan" came on board.
At 5.25pm Army gunboat "Florida" came in and anchored.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs to breezes from NNE to North.
Barometer steady.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
91 |
83 |
81 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
83 |
81 |
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15 December 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light breezes from NNE.
Barometer fell, then rose.
At 6.20am U.S.S. "Villalobos" got under way and went alongside United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan".
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters and ship inspected, Articles of War read and general muster held.
At 9.20am steamer "Pronto" anchored.
At 10.29am U.S.S. "Frolic" came to anchor.
Commanding Officers of the following ships made call on Commanding Officer: U.S.S. "Frolic"; U.S.S. "Nanshan"; U.S.S. "Villalobos"; Army boat "Florida".
Army launch "Baltimore" left port.
Sent mail as follows: to U.S.S. "Arayat", 2 bags for Manila; via "Pronto", 5 bags for Oras.
Made preparations for going alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan".
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from NNE to NNW to North.
Barometer falling.
At 2.00pm hove up anchor and was towed alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan" by U.S.S. "Villalobos".
High water at 2.00pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from North to calm.
Barometer rising.
Steamers left port: "Pronto" [at] 4.50pm; and "Minneapolis" 5.10pm; came into port: "Baltimore" 5.10pm.
Received from U.S.S. "Villalobos", with bags and hammocks: H.A. Davis, Coxswain; and C.G. Mager, Landsman, for medical treatment.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Fair to misty and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW.
Barometer unsteady.
At 8.50pm moon set.
At 9.30pm low water.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
88 |
86 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
91 |
84 |
82 |
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16 December 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 4am:
Hazy and cool.
Light airs from NNE to light airs from NE and calms.
Barometer falling.
Army launch "Minneapolis" came in at 12.50am.
4am to 8am:
Hazy and cool.
Calms and light airs from NNE to calms and light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Started coaling ship at 5.50am.
Took in coal as follows: 5.50am to 6.00am 3⅓ tons; 6.00am to 7.00am 24⅔ tons; 7.00am to 7.20am 10⅓ tons; total 38⅓ tons.
Movements of naval vessels, as follows: went out: U.S.S. "Quiros" [at] 5.30am; U.S.S. "Villalobos" 5.40am; U.S.S. "Arayat" 6.10am; came in: 6.00am U.S.S. "Mariveles" [U.S.S. "Marivelles" in log-book].
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Continued coaling from U.S.S. "Nanshan", taking in during watch about 103 tons, in all about 141⅓ tons, as follows: 8.20am to 9.00am 21⅓ tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 27⅔ tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 29 tons; 11.00am to 11.45am 25 tons.
From 9.00am to 10.00am one whip being out of use, for repairs, for 12 minutes.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Mariveles" reported aboard.
Ship's blacksmith and carpenter at work on U.S.S. "Mariveles".
Caterers of messes went ashore to commissary at 8.15am.
Signals as per signal record book.
Army launch "Baltimore" stood out at 8.45am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Panay" came in and anchored at 2.00pm, and at 2.05pm got under way and towed this vessel to anchorage, when anchored in 4¾ fathoms water, 30 fathoms on starboard chain.
Continued coaling ship, finished all port bunkers at 1.35pm, and all starboard bunkers at 1.50pm, taking in during watch about 15⅔ tons, in all about 157 tons.
U.S.S. "Panay" then went alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan" for coal and the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
The Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Frolic" reported aboard at 12.30pm, and left the ship at 2.00pm, and then U.S.S. "Frolic" stood out to Southward at 2.20pm, anchored about 20 miles to the South.
Field day.
Caterers returned at 2.30pm.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 4000 pounds flour from Army commissary.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Draft forward 14 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 5 inches.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Army launch "Minneapolis" anchored at 4.45pm.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
83 |
81 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
96 |
94 |
Fixed ammunition room |
83 |
81 |
82 |
80 |
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
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17 December 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
U.S.S. "Basco" came in and went alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan" at 8.00am.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from NNW and SW.
Barometer rising.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by battalion drill.
At 8.10pm U.S.S. "Panay" shoved off from U.S.S. "Nanshan" and anchored.
U.S.S. "Basco" went alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan".
Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Nanshan", U.S.S. "Panay", U.S.S. "Mariveles" and U.S.S. "Basco" called on board.
At 10.45am U.S.S. "Basco" shoved off from U.S.S. "Nanshan" and anchored.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Made preparations for getting under way.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from SW, shifting to NNE and increasing to moderate breezes.
Barometer rising.
At 1.22pm got under way and stood out from Catbalogan anchorage on various courses, Captain conning.
At 1.27pm put over patent log, reading 11.0.
At 2.00pm set course N40°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.4.
At 3.00pm changed to N54°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.7.
Passed U.S. Army Quartermaster's launch "Minneapolis" standing to the Southward.
Saw smoke signals on Biliran [Island] and several places on Samar [Island].
Steaming on three boilers.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Draft forward 14 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer fell rapidly first hour.
At 4.00pm changed course to N40°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 37.
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters and served out hammocks.
Sounded signal for closing all watertight doors, time: 1 minute 55 seconds.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Quiros": C.G. Mager, Landsman, and A.H. Dawson, Coxswain, for further transfer to U.S.S. "Villalobos".
At 5.00pm sighted U.S.S. "Quiros" at anchor off Malaga, Samar Island, and steered various courses.
At 5.45pm lay to off U.S.S. "Quiros", and hauled in patent log, reading 54.0.
The Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Quiros" came on board.
Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 84.1.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to hazy and cool.
Gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Standing up coast on various courses past Dalupiri Island [Dalipuri Island in log-book], having gone ahead at 6.19pm.
At 6.40pm green star was fired from hills on starboard beam.
White lights were flashed ashore on Dalupiri Island [Dalipuri Island in log-book], and at village of Kalongkalong [?].
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
91 |
85 |
83 |
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle and moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N22°W (per compass) till 8.22pm, then North (per compass), patent log [reading] 73.6, till 8.35pm, then N24°E (per compass), patent log 76.0, till 10.00pm, when San Bernardino [San Bernidino in log-book] light was abeam, distance three miles, then changed course to N81°E (per compass), patent log 89.9.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 87.
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18 December 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan, and at sea, passing Northward around Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.70, Long 125.55 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, bright starlight.
Gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady until last hour, then falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N81°E (per standard compass) until 3.13am, when changed to S53°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 38.0.
Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 86.8.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling first hour, then steady.
Moderate ENE swell.
Steaming as above, on course S53°E.
At 4.50am sighted high land one point forward of starboard beam.
At 4.52am changed course to S73°E, patent log [reading] 52.3, at 5.33am changed course to S63°E, patent log 58, and at 5.47am changed course to S38°E.
Coasting along East coast of Samar [Island].
Breakers on foul ground South of Point Sila along starboard beam, distant 4 miles.
Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 81.6.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and hazy.
Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Standing down coast on various courses, Captain and Navigator conning.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, divisional drills.
At 9.50am stopped and took sounding, no bottom at 150 fathoms.
Army transport "Pronto" sighted standing down coast.
Average steam pressure 119 pounds, revolutions 92.2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, with gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on various courses standing into anchorage off Borongan.
Came to anchor at 12.55pm in 8 fathoms water, 30 fathoms on port chain.
Bearings of anchorage: North tangent Andis Island [Ando Island in log-book] N39°E, North tangent Divinubo Island [Divinibo Island in log-book] S72°E, ship's head NW.
Hauled in patent log at 12.25pm, reading 26.0.
Banked fires.
German steamer "Pronto" came in and anchored at 1.30pm.
Communicated with Army forces ashore.
The Captain made a visit ashore at 3.30pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, turned in clean hammocks.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, misty.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
91 |
85 |
83 |
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19 December 1901
At anchor off Borongan [Borongon in log-book], Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.25, Long 125.75 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant, with light variable airs and breezes.
Barometer rising.
Received aboard: three bags of mail from Army post Borongan.
Got under way at 5.36am, and stood out to sea on various courses and speeds till 6.25am, when set course S24°E (per standard compass) till 7.35am, then S40°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 43.7.
Put over patent log at 5.41am, reading 26.0.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from ENE and NNE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on various courses standing in towards Pambuhan [Pambuan in log-book] anchorage, Captain conning.
At 9.05am hauled in patent log, reading 56.2.
At 9.40am anchored in 10½ fathoms water, with starboard anchor and 30 fathoms chain.
At 9.45am mustered at quarters, followed by general quarters, all divisions ready in 5 minutes 10 seconds.
Overhauled battery.
Commanding Officer visited Army post on shore.
At 11.05am got under way and stood out from anchorage on course N55°E (per standard compass), patent log put over, reading 56.2.
Stopped from 11.27am to 11.35am to take bearings.
At 11.43am changed course to S65°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 59.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from North to WSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 12.30pm changed course to S40°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 66.5.
At 1.30pm steered various courses rounding the Southern point of Samar Island (Point Sungi).
Held divisional drills: Marine Guard great guns; and all divisions seamanship.
At 3.00pm steered various courses entering Guiuan [Giuan in log-book], Samar Island.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 91.6.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Standing in for Guiuan [Giuan in log-book], Captain and Navigator conning.
Worked engines at various speeds.
At 4.20pm gunboat U.S.S. "Arayat" got under way and stood out toward this vessel.
At 4.58pm came to anchor in 10 fathoms water, 30 fathoms on starboard chain.
Anchorage angles, as follows: Guiuan [Giuan in log-book] church steeple N42°E, North tangent Manicani Island [Manihan Island in log-book] S84°W, ship's head NE (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm U.S.S. "Arayat" anchored, and Commanding Officer made call on Commanding Officer.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters, turned in scrubbed hammocks.
At 6.00pm U.S.S. "Arayat" got under way and went close in, and anchored at 6.15pm.
Ship's draft forward 13 feet 11 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from NNE and calms.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
84 |
82 |
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20 December 1901
At anchor Guiuan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.01, Long 125.71
Commences and until 4am:
Hazy weather, cool.
Light airs from North and calms.
Barometer falling.
Moon set at 12.17am.
4am to 8am:
Hazy to passing showers of rain to cloudy.
Calms to light breezes from North to NNE.
Barometer rising.
Scrubbed mattress covers and locker bags.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with passing rain first part.
Gentle to moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drill: assembling of parts of Colt's gun, revolver, and rifles.
The Captain made an official call ashore.
U.S.S. "Arayat" got under way at 8.00am, took gig in tow and stood into anchorage of Guiuan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty, with moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
At 12.30pm U.S.S. "Arayat" anchored near "U.S.S. "Yorktown", and sent aboard 21 United States Marines, with equipment, for transportation to Tacloban.
Got under way at 12.55pm and stood out on various courses, standing out of Guiuan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands.
Put over patent log at 1.34pm, reading 5.4.
Set course West at 2.00pm, patent log [reading] 6.9, and at 2.22pm changed course to N54°W (per compass), patent log 12, and at 3.07pm changed course to N41°W (per compass), patent log 20.6, until 3.30pm, when various [courses], standing into anchorage off Balangiga.
Anchored at 3.50pm in 6½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms on starboard chain.
Bearings of anchorage: West point Balangiga N83°W, church steeple N7°E, ship's head NNE.
Rigged out all boats.
Communicated with shore.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
The Commanding Officer, U.S. Marine Corps, ashore, made an official call aboard.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, with light airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
86 |
84 |
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21 December 1901
At anchor off Balangiga, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.10, Long 125.39
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with calm and light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Firing party, consisting of 1st Division, went ashore for target practice at 5.30am, and 3rd Division at 8.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy weather, pleasant.
Calms to light airs from North and North by East.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then steady.
At 11.45am the First Division returned on board ship, having completed rifle and revolver practice.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, with passing rain showers.
Light airs from North by East and East by North.
Barometer falling first part, then rising.
At 12.35pm sent Second Division ashore for small arms target practice.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with rain first half.
Calm to light airs from East by North and North.
Barometer falling.
At 4.35pm Third Division returned on board, and at 5.50pm Second Division returned.
Ammunition expended: 1150 rounds 6 mm rifle, smokeless [powder]; 400 rounds black powder and 300 [rounds] smokeless powder .38 caliber revolver.
J.T. Maher, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned on board ship from duty under the influence of liquor and by order of the Commanding Officer was placed under sentry's charge.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
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22 December 1901
At anchor off Balangiga, Samar Island, and Tacloban, Leyte Island [Leite Island in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.26, Long 125.00
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Moon set at 2.05am.
A. Waldman, Hospital Apprentice, was brought on board for transportation to Army hospital, Tacloban, Leyte Island [Leite Island in log-book], Philippine Islands, from Balangiga, Samar Island, Philippine Islands.
At 6.10am got under way and stood out from Balangiga on various courses, Captain conning.
Steaming under three boilers.
At 6.27am put over patent log, reading 24.6.
Courses (per standard compass), as follows: at 6.45am SSW, patent log [reading] 25.5; at 6.50am West by South, patent log 27.5; [at] 7.24am WNW½W, patent log 32.7; [at] 7.32am NW by W½W, patent log 34.0.
Exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "Panay".
At 7.44am [1.44am in log-book] hauled in patent log and stopped near U.S.S. "Panay", whose Commanding Officer came on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light breezes from WNW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on various courses, in San Pablo Bay.
At 9.15am hauled in the patent log, reading 54.8.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters.
At 9.55am brought ship to anchor off Tacloban, Leyte Island [Leite Island in log-book], in 5 fathoms water, with 30 fathoms chain on starboard anchor.
At 10.15am sent ashore the 21 soldiers who were taken on board at Guiuan, Samar Island.
At 10.20am Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Mariveles" came on board.
At 10.50am U.S.S. "Panay" came to anchor.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy, with passing showers of rain.
Calm to light airs from ENE and SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 2.25pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Panay" came aboard.
At 2.30pm U.S.S. "Panay" got under way and left the harbor.
At 3.15pm sighted U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" standing in from San Juanico Strait.
At 3.45pm U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" anchored.
At 3.45pm transferred A. Waldman, Hospital Apprentice, from Balangiga to the hospital at Tacloban.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Commanding Officer awarded the following rating and disrating: W.R. Coleman, Apprentice First-class to Gunner's Mate Third-class; J.T. Maher, Gunner's Mate Third-class to Seaman.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
At 4.05pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" came on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WNW.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
98 |
96 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
82 |
80 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
84 |
82 |
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23 December 1901
At anchor off Tacloban, Leyte Island [Leite Island in log-book], and Basey [Bassey in log-book], Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.15, Long 125.10 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, cloudy and rainy last two hours.
Calm to light airs from WSW to NNW.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 5.50am got under way and went out for target practice in San Pablo Bay.
At 7.10am anchored in 10 fathoms water, with 30 fathoms chain on port anchor.
8am to meridian:
Hazy and warm.
Light airs to calms, and light airs to light breezes from NNW.
Laid out target and marking boats, and got ready for record target practice.
Got under way at 9.15am.
At 11.25am commenced firing.
At 8.30am U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" got under way and stood out, stopped near this ship, exchanged signals, and stood to Eastward.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Hazy and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from South.
Barometer falling.
Continued target practice.
At 12.45pm ceased firing, having expended ammunition, as follows: 5 6-inch smokeless powder charges, combination fuzes; 5 6-inch brown prismatic charges, electric primers; 10 6-pounder cartridges, complete, common shell; 10 6-inch shells.
Picked up boats and target.
Stood in for Basey [Bassey in log-book] and anchored at 2.20pm in 4½ fathoms water, muddy bottom, 30 fathoms port chain.
Anchorage angles, as follows: Enoruan Island [Enornam Island in log-book] North, Jagedela Point [Point Jojedela in log-book] N66°E, ship's head North (per standard compass).
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes to light airs from SSE to ENE.
Barometer rising.
Sent ashore and set up riffle and revolver targets.
U.S.S. "Panay" came in at 7.15pm, and Commanding Officer came aboard.
At 8.00pm U.S.S. "Panay" stood for Tacloban.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Hazy and cool.
Light airs from NE to North.
Barometer steady.
High water at 8.30pm.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
87 |
85 |
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24 December 1901
At anchor off Basey, Samar Island, and Tacloban, Leyte Island [Leite Island in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.26, Long 125.06
Commences and until 4am:
Hazy.
Calms to light airs from NW.
Barometer falling.
Low water at 3.30am.
Moon set at 4.00am.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to passing showers of rain to hazy.
Light airs from North to calm.
Barometer rising.
Second Division went ashore for small arm target practice.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light rain last part.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer falling.
Second Division returned from target practice at 10.00am, and the Marine Guard went ashore for small arm target practice at 9.00am.
At 8.45am United States gunboat U.S.S. "Panay" stood into the harbor, and the Captain went aboard.
She then stood over towards Tacloban, returning with the Captain at noon.
U.S.S. "Panay" anchored at noon.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Quarters for muster at 9.30am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining first part, clearing last part.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer falling.
The Marine Guard returned from target practice at 1.30pm.
U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" came within hail at 2.00pm, and received aboard William Actin, Coxswain, with bag, hammock and all necessary transfer papers.
U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" then continued on her course toward Tacloban.
At 2.50pm got under way and stood over to Tacloban, anchoring at 3.40pm in 4¾ fathoms [water], 30 fathoms on port chain.
Bearings of anchorage: Panirugan Point [Parungan Point in log-book] S50°E, Binatac Point N19°E, ship's head East.
The port engine was stopped for repairs during this run.
The Captain went ashore at 4.00pm.
W. Demoss, Private U.S. Marine Corps, was placed in confinement, for being under the influence of liquor.
Expended: 680 rounds 6 mm in clips; and 150 .38 caliber ammunition.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with calm and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" stood out the Northern passage at 4.15pm.
U.S.S. "Panay" came in and anchored at 4.20pm.
Liberty party went ashore at 6.00pm.
Two steamers stood out through the straight, and one came in and anchored.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
101 |
98 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
89 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
84 |
82 |
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25 December 1901
At anchor off Tacloban, Leyte Island [Leite Island in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.26, Long 125.00
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, light mist.
Light airs from West.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party returned, seven men overstaying liberty: H. Albert, Private Marine; [C.E.] Randolph, Private Marine; R. Heise, Corporal [Private Marine in log-book]; D. Trego, Coxswain; W. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman; R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising first part, then falling.
Sent liberty party ashore at 11.00am.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absentees: H. Albert, Private Marine, C.E. Randolph, Private Marine, R. Heise, Corporal, D. Trego, Coxswain, W. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman, R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Panay" called on board.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer rising first hour, then falling.
The following men returned on board over time from liberty: H. Albert, Private Marine, 13 hours; and W. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman, 13 hours.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
The following men returned on board over time from liberty: D. Trego, Coxswain, 14 hours; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 15 hours; R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, 17 hours; R. Heise, Corporal, 15 hours; C.E. Randolph, Private Marine, 15 hours.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
97 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
85 |
83 |
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26 December 1901
At anchor off Basey [Bassey in log-book], Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.26, Long 125.06
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant until last hour, when heavy passing rain shower.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then rising.
At 6.11am got under way and stood out, under three boilers, on various courses from Tacloban to Basey [Bassey in log-book], where anchored at 7.03am in 4¾ fathoms [water] with port anchor and 30 fathoms of chain.
At 7.15am the Captain left the ship and went on board U.S.S. "Panay".
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and misty, with passing rain showers.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Sent firing party ashore, Ensign O.D. Duncan, U.S. Navy, [in charge], for target practice.
At 10.30am U.S.S. "Arayat" came in and anchored and Commanding Officer came on board.
At 11.40am U.S.S. "Arayat" got under way and stood over to Tacloban.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Overhauled battery.
R. O'Neill, Private Marine, rated a Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, from December 23, 1901.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
At 2.10pm U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" went into Tacloban and anchored.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 5.25pm firing party returned.
Mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
8am to meridian:
Clear and cool.
Light airs from North.
Barometer steady.
At 8.30pm U.S.S. "Panay" came in and anchored, and Commander Swift, U.S. Navy, returned on board.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
84 |
82 |
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27 December 1901
At anchor off Basey, Samar Island, and off Tacloban, Leyte Island [Leite Island in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.26, Long 125.00
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy, with passing rain showers first part, rainy second part, and overcast.
Calm to light airs from NNE to NNW.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 5.57am got under way and stood over towards Tacloban, Leyte Island [Leite Island in log-book], Philippine Islands.
At 6.32am anchored off Tacloban in 4½ fathoms water, with 30 fathoms chain on port anchor.
Received from U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" six (6) men: J.F. Frawley, First-class Fireman; G.V. Bell, Second-class Fireman; J. Sloane, Oiler; A. Palmstedt, Second-class Fireman; A.D. Hinggler, Landsman; and J.K. Konieczny, Apprentice First-class; with bags, hammocks and transfer papers.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain, to hazy to drizzling rain.
Calms to light airs from NNW to East.
Barometer steady.
At 9.20am crew mustered at quarters.
Exercised with boats under oars.
Movements of naval vessels: [at] 8.12am U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" got under way and stood out; 8.25am U.S.S. "Panay" came in and anchored; 9.42am U.S.S. "Arayat" got under way and stood out; 10.32am U.S.S. "Panay" same.
General Smith, U.S. Army, made call on Commanding Officer.
Fired salute of 11 guns to General Smith.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, rainy, with lightning and thunder, to hazy.
Light airs to light breezes, to light airs to calms, and light airs from East to NE.
Barometer falling.
Divisions overhauling battery.
Inspected magazines and magazine flood cocks.
Tide started to run flood at 1.00pm.
Army transport "Hai-Mun" came in at 2.00pm, brought mail for this ship.
At 2.45pm firing heard on Samar [Island] coast.
Received from "Hai-Mun": 540 pounds fresh meat.
Made preparations for getting under way.
Hove in to 15 fathoms port chain.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and hazy.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Got under way at 4.10pm and stood out on various courses, Captain conning.
At 5.15pm put over patent log, reading 55.3, and set course S13°E (per standard compass).
At 5.43pm changed course to S6°E (per standard compass), [patent] log [reading] 52.0.
At 5.49pm [set] course South by West (per standard compass), [patent] log [reading] 53.6.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters.
Exercised at fire quarters.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S23°E (per compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 94.
Chief Machinist W.J. Sedgwick received today an appointment, dated November 1, 1901, as acting Warrant Machinist, U.S. Navy, and took the oath of office and forwarded his letter of acceptance.
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[Inserted note]
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising first part, then falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S23°E (per standard compass) until 10.25pm, when changed to S3°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 99.3.
Leyte [Leite in log-book] and Panaon Islands in sight on starboard hand, Hibuson [Giluson in log-book] and Dinagat [Dinigat in log-book] Islands on port hand.
Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 89.7.
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28 December 1901
At anchor off Tacloban, Leyte Island [Leite Island in log-book], Philippine Islands, and at sea
Lat 10.90, Long 124.20 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from SE to NE.
Barometer fell first 2 hours, then steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course South (per standard compass).
At 1.07am changed course to S82°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 25.1.
At 2.17am changed course to N38°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 49.
Average steam pressure 117 [pounds], average revolutions 94.4.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and hazy, passing showers part of watch.
Light airs and light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Daylight at 5.25am.
On course N38°W (per standard compass).
At 4.45am [changed course to] N34°W, [patent] log [reading] 62.0, at 5.00am N30°W, log 65.7.
Between 6.00am and 7.18am ran on various courses.
At 7.18am [set] course N55°W (per standard compass), [patent] log [reading] 86.6.
Slowed to half speed between 6.45am and 6.50am.
Sighted Compañia Maritima steamer coming up to Southward.
Field day.
Average steam pressure 118 [pounds], revolutions 87.2.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NNE.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
Aired bedding.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N55°W (per compass) till 9.08am, then N62°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 3.7, till 11.14am, then N6°E (per compass), patent log 24.5, till end of watch.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 87.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs and breezes from ENE first and last hours, light airs from NW second and third hours.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under 3 boilers between Leyte [Leite in log-book] and Cebu Islands, on course N6°E (per standard compass) until 12.11pm, when changed [course] to N2°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 33.5.
At 1.50pm changed course to N10°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 50.
At 2.35pm changed [course] to N10°W, patent log [reading] 57.3.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 90.9.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from ENE to NNE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N10°W (per standard compass).
At 5.10pm changed course to N7°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 83.3.
At 5.30pm changed course to N22°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 86.6.
Mustered divisions at quarters, and sounded signal to close watertight doors.
Exercised at setting up.
Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 89.4.
6pm to 8pm:
Hazy and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from ENE to NE.
Barometer rising.
On course N22°E (per standard compass).
At 6.35pm [set] course N75°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 97.4.
At 6.55pm [set] course N87°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 100.3.
Many signal lights seen on Biliran Island.
End of watch steamer in sight to SE.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, revolutions 89.4.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Moon rose at 8.20pm.
Passed a large steamer with vessel in tow, standing Northwestward, at 9.30pm.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N87°E (per compass) till 8.42pm, then N80°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 17.0, till 9.30pm, then N88°E (per compass), patent log 24.5, till 9.53pm, then S73°E (per compass), patent log 28.8, till 10.05pm, then N65°E (per compass) and various courses at half speed, standing into anchorage off Catbalogan.
Hauled in patent log, reading 30.4, at 10.05pm.
Came to anchor at 10.47pm in 5½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms on port chain.
Bearings of anchorage: cathedral ENE, Anas Point NW¼N, ship's head NW by North.
Secured engines, letting fires die out under [in in log-book] two boilers.
Exchanged letters with U.S.S. "Nanshan" at 10.15pm.
Paymaster of U.S.S. "Nanshan" made an official call aboard.
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29 December 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.86
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Frolic", with an Army tug in tow, standing in from the North, and a United States gunboat standing in from South, at end of watch.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light variable breezes.
Barometer rising first three hours, then falling.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters followed by inspection of crew and ship.
U.S.S. "Frolic" came in and anchored at 8.18am.
U.S.S. "Albay" came in and anchored at 8.30am.
Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Frolic" and U.S.S. "Albay" called on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs and light breezes [from] East by South to NE.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Gardoqui" came in and anchored at 2.22pm.
U.S.S. "Leyte" came in and anchored at 2.28pm.
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Gardoqui" and U.S.S. "Leyte" called on board.
At 3.50pm U.S.S. "Leyte" went alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan".
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light variables airs.
Barometer rising.
At 4.24pm U.S.S. "Albay" stood out.
At 5.35pm U.S.S. "Gardoqui" went alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan".
At 6.12pm received on board temporarily from U.S.S. "Frolic" three men, with bags, hammocks and transfer papers, to be transferred to U.S.S. "Quiros": R. Craib, Seaman; A. Bruhin, Seaman; O.F. Bruns, Ordinary Seaman.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
U.S.S. "Pampanga" came in and anchored at 9.25pm.
U.S.S. "Albay" came in and anchored at 11.00pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
89 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
86 |
84 |
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30 December 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.86
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light variable airs.
At 6.20am Ensign Horne, U.S. Navy, with 24 men in 2nd and 3rd cutters, reported on board U.S.S. "Frolic" for duty in connection with a cutting out expedition.
At 6.30am U.S.S. "Pampanga" went alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan", U.S.S. "Frolic" stood out.
At 6.32am U.S.S. "Albay" stood out.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Barometer falling first part, then rising.
8am to meridian:
Hazy and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from East to ENE.
Barometer falling.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, drills: 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions infantry; Marines bayonet exercise.
Scaling berth deck forward, cleaning side.
The Commanding Officer renewed acting appointment of W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, for 12 months.
At 8.35am Army gunboat "Florida" came in.
At 10.00am U.S.S. "Pampanga" left U.S.S. "Nanshan" and came to anchor.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Hazy and warm.
Light airs from ENE to NE and calms.
Barometer falling.
At 1.15am exercised, as follows: Marines, boat under oars.
Army gunboat "Florida" ["Floriday" in log-book] got under way at 12.00pm and stood out, and "Baltimore" came in at 3.15pm.
High water at 2.30pm.
Finished scaling berth deck forward and red-leaded same.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Hazy and warm.
Light airs from NE to NNE and calm.
Barometer rising.
At 4.50pm crew mustered at quarters.
Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments at mast: (see list [below]).
Corporal R.B.H. Heise confined 5 days [on] bread and water at 5.40pm.
Army gunboat "Florida" came in at 5.10pm, with casco loaded with soldiers.
At 7.45pm low water.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Hazy to passing showers of rain to hazy.
Calms and light airs from NNE to calm.
Barometer falling.
Fire quarters for exercise at 9.45pm, time for 5 streams of water: 3 minutes 20 seconds.
At 10.12pm moon rose.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
87 |
85 |
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4pm to 8pm:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: A.R. Lyon, Apprentice First-class, late hammock, one day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; E. Battistella, Apprentice First-class, late hammock, one day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; C.M. Hudson, Ordinary Seaman, leaving mess gear around gun mount at general quarters, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty, one month longer 2nd [conduct] class; J. Sammond, Coal Passer, dirty bedding, 1 day's extra duty, one month longer 3rd [conduct] class; R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty, one month longer 3rd [conduct] class; H.H. Albert, Private Marine, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty, one month longer 2nd [conduct] class; T. Connors, Private Marine, bedding in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; C.A. Fippins, Private Marine, asleep on post as sentry, to await Summary Court Martial; L.C. Proulx, Landsman, noisy at all hands, 2 days' extra duty, one month longer 4th [conduct] class; L. Sechrist, Apprentice First-class, gross carelessness, dropping gig, 5 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; W.E. Demoss, Private Marine, under the influence of liquor on duty, [to] await Summary Court Martial; D. Trego, Coxswain, 14 hours over leave, two days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes;
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R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, 17 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 15 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; H.H. Albert, Private Marine, 13 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; R.B.H. Heise, Corporal, 15 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; C.E. Randolph, Private Marine, 15 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, leaving ship without permission, [to] await Summary Court Martial; Ma King, Mess Attendant, insolent to a petty officer, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; R.B.H. Heise, Corporal, insolent to a petty officer, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; A. Jule, Apprentice First-class, neglect of duty while on lookout, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
89 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
89 |
87 |
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31 December 1901
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.86
Commences and until 4am:
Passing showers of rain to overcast and rainy, to passing showers of rain.
Calms and light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
At 3.00am high water.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy, with passing showers of rain.
Calm to light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Navigator went ashore and set up tide gauge.
Army transport "Hai-Mun" came in and anchored at 7.10am, transport "Egbert" at 7.42am.
At 7.45am low water.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with light passing rain first part.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by aiming drill, all divisions.
Engaged in chipping and red-leading berth deck.
The Medical Officer vaccinated the crew of U.S.S. "Pampanga".
Army launch "Pittsburg" anchored at 8.30am.
The Commanding Officers [of] U.S.S. "Leyte" and U.S.S. "Nanshan" reported aboard.
Boilermaker employed on U.S.S. "Leyte".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to fair and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Continued forenoon work.
U.S.S. "Leyte" was towed to anchorage at 2.15pm.
U.S.S. "Pampanga" and Army gunboat "Florida" stood out at 2.30pm.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 1314 pounds fresh beef.
Transferred, with bags, hammocks and all necessary transfer papers: R. Craib, Seaman; G. Bruhin, Seaman; I.F. Bruns, Ordinary Seaman, to U.S.S. "Pampanga" for U.S.S. "Quiros"; and James Sloane, Oiler, to U.S.S. "Manila" per S.S. "Hai-Mun".
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Frolic" came in and anchored at 6.20pm, and U.S.S. "Albay" at 7.00pm.
The Commanding Officer reported aboard.
The armed boats' crews, 2nd and 3rd cutters, with Ensign Horne, U.S. Navy, in charge, returned at 7.30pm.
Army gunboat "Florida" came in and anchored at 7.00pm.
An expedition of soldiers and natives left Catbalogan at 4.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Went to general quarters at 9.50pm, secured at 10.48pm.
Approved: [signed] William Swift, Commander U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
82 |
80 |
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LOG BOOK – JANUARY 1st 1902 TO JUNE 30th 1902
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Examined, OK, M.S.M.
Bureau of Navigation, Received August 19, 1902, Navy Department, 332810 with.
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LOG BOOK
of the
U.S.S. "Yorktown"
Third Rate,
of Six [sixteen in log-book] Guns,
Commanded By
Aaron Ward [Aaran Ward in log-book], U.S. Navy,
Attached to Southern Squadron,
Commencing January 1st, 1902,
at Catbalogan, Philippine Islands,
and ending June 30th, 1902,
at Cavite, Philippine Islands.
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List of Officers
Attached to and on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by Aaron Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log-Book, from January 1st, 1902, to June 30th [July 1st in log-book], 1902.
Name |
Rank |
William Swift |
Commander |
W.R.A. Rooney |
Lieutenant-Commander |
C.S. Stanworth |
Lieutenant |
W.H. Allderdice |
Lieutenant |
J.F. Horne |
Ensign |
J.K. Taussig |
Ensign |
R. Nicholson |
Assistant Paymaster |
L. Lohse |
Paymaster's Clerk |
C.P. Bagg |
Assistant Surgeon |
O.D. Duncan |
Ensign |
F.L. Sandoz |
Lieutenant |
Aaron Ward |
Commander |
J.H.L. Holcombe |
Lieutenant-Commander |
R.T. Menner |
Naval Cadet |
W.J. Sedgwick [Sedgewick in log-book] |
Acting Warrant Machinist |
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.
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List of Officers
Who have died, been detached, or transferred, on board the U.S.S. ["Yorktown"], commanded by Aaron Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log-Book, from January 1st, 1902, to June 30th [July 1st in log-book], 1902.
Name |
Rank |
Time of Occurrence, and Particulars |
W.T. Constien |
Ensign |
January 30, 1902, to U.S.S. "Manila" via U.S.S. "Frolic" in compliance with orders. |
William Swift |
Commander |
April 2, 1902, to home and await orders. |
J.H.L. Holcombe |
Lieutenant-Commander |
Passenger Yokohama to Cavite, Philippine Islands, June 26, 1902. |
F.L. Sandoz |
Lieutenant |
Passenger Yokohama to Cavite, Philippine Islands, June 29, 1902. |
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.
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Complement of Petty Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Landsmen, Boys, and Marines on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown" at January 1, 1902.
Number Allowed |
Rates |
Number On Board |
1 |
Chief Boatswain's Mate |
1 |
2 |
Boatswain's Mate First-class |
0 |
2 |
Boatswain's Mate Second-class |
2 |
1 |
Chief Gunner's Mate |
0 |
0 |
Chief Gun Captain |
1 |
1 |
Gunner's Mates First-class |
0 |
1 |
Gunner's Mate Second-class |
2 |
3 |
Gunner's Mate Third-class |
4 |
1 |
Chief Quartermaster |
1 |
1 |
Quartermaster First-class |
1 |
1 |
Quartermaster Second-class |
2 |
1 |
Quartermaster Third-class |
1 |
6 |
Coxswains |
7 |
0 |
Carpenter's Mates Second-class |
1 |
1 |
Carpenter's Mates Third-class |
0 |
1 |
Sailmaker's Mates |
1 |
1 |
Ship's Cook First-class |
1 |
1 |
Hospital Steward |
1 |
1 |
Hospital Apprentice First-class |
0 |
0 |
Hospital Apprentice Third-class |
1 |
1 |
Master-at-Arms |
1 |
1 |
Master-at-Arms Third-class |
1 |
1 |
Ship's Yeoman Second-class |
1 |
1 |
Ship's Yeoman Third-class |
1 |
1 |
Chief Paymaster's Yeoman |
0 |
1 |
Paymaster's Yeoman First-class |
0 |
1 |
Chief Engineer's Yeoman |
1 |
1 |
Equipment Department Chief Yeoman |
0 |
0 |
Commanding Officer's Chief Yeoman |
1 |
1 |
Painter |
1 |
1 |
Bugler |
1 |
1 |
Blacksmith |
1 |
1 |
Chief Electrician |
0 |
1 |
Electrician First-class |
3 |
2 |
Electrician Second-class |
1 |
0 |
Electrician Third-class |
1 |
1 |
Shipwright |
1 |
1 |
Plumber and Fitter |
1 |
1 |
Coppersmith |
1 |
1 |
Cabin Steward |
1 |
1 |
Cabin Cook |
1 |
1 |
Cabin Mess Attendant |
1 |
1 |
Ward-room Steward |
1 |
1 |
Ward-room Cook |
1 |
5 |
Mess Attendants |
6 |
1 |
Steerage Steward |
0 |
1 |
Steerage Cook |
0 |
1 |
Steerage Mess Attendant |
1 |
16 |
Seamen |
12 |
16 |
Ordinary Seamen |
27 |
10 |
Landsmen |
10 |
16 |
Apprentices |
11 |
3 |
Chief Machinist |
2 |
3 |
Machinist First-class |
2 |
2 |
Machinist Second-class |
4 |
1 |
Boiler Makers |
1 |
3 |
Water Tenders |
1 |
4 |
Oilers |
3 |
8 |
First-class Firemen |
10 |
8 |
Second-class Firemen |
12 |
15 |
Coal Heavers |
15 |
1 |
First Sergeant |
1 |
2 |
Corporals |
2 |
15 |
Private Marines |
15 |
180 [182 in log-book] |
Total |
184 [182 in log-book] |
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, Navigator.
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U.S.S. ["Yorktown"].
Description of Instruments used for Meteorological Observations, their Location, et cetera.
Instrument |
Maker |
Number |
Location |
Date of Last Comparison |
Compared With |
Error |
Mercurial Barometer |
H.J. Green, Brooklyn, New York Unreliable after June 6th |
U.S. Navy number 50, manufacturer's number 3352 |
Pilot house |
June 1901 |
Standard Manila, by comparing readings |
-0.04 and 0.05 |
Aneroid Barometer |
John T. Large, Williamsburg, New York |
27590 |
Under poop in cabin |
January 26, 1899 |
Government building, Honolulu, Hawaii |
After August 14, 1899 -0.07 Correction and 1.10 Correction and 0.09 |
P. Blance, Manila Observatory |
1689 |
Under poop in cabin |
July 2, 1902 |
Manila Observatory |
Correction -0.05 |
|
Thermometer (Dry Bulb) |
||||||
Thermometer (Wet and Dry Bulb) (Psychrometer) |
H.J. Green |
3949 |
On bridge |
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, Navigator.
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Armament
Of the U.S.S. ["Yorktown"].
Primary
Number of Guns |
Caliber |
Mark |
Description |
Cartridge |
Projectiles |
Carriages |
Remarks |
||
Powder |
Weight |
Kind |
Weight |
||||||
Six |
6-inch |
III |
30 caliber long |
Smokeless |
23 pounds |
Armour piercing |
100 pounds |
Central pivot |
Breech Loading Rifle converted to Rapid Fire Gun by substitution of Fletcher breech mechanism |
Common |
100 pounds |
||||||||
Shrapnel |
100 pounds |
||||||||
Secondary
Number of Guns |
Caliber |
Mark |
Description |
Cartridge |
Projectiles |
Carriages |
Remarks |
||
Powder |
Weight |
Kind |
Weight |
||||||
Two |
2.244 inches |
II |
6-pounder Hotchkiss Rapid Fire |
Smokeless |
830 [grams] |
Armour Piercing |
6 pounds |
Hydraulic recoil mount |
|
Two |
1.85 inches |
Armstrong |
3-pounder Hotchkiss Rapid Fire |
Cordite |
Steel |
3 pounds |
Hydraulic recoil mount |
Made in England |
|
Common |
3 pounds |
||||||||
Four |
1.457 inches |
II |
1-pounder Hotchkiss Rapid Fire, heavy |
Black |
4.9 ounces |
Armour Piercing |
1 pound |
Hydraulic recoil mount |
|
Two |
6 mm |
I |
Colt's automatic machine gun |
Smokeless |
33 grains |
Steel, jacketed |
133 grains |
Arc mount |
|
Boat armament
1 Cage mount 1-pounder in steam cutter.
1 Tripod mount 6 mm in first cutter for Colt's automatic [machine gun].
1 Field carriage for 1-pounder.
1 Field carriage for Colt's automatic machine gun 6 mm.
1 Tripod carriage for Colt's automatic machine gun 6 mm.
Small arms
100 Rifles 6 mm, Lee, straight pull.
2 Firing attachments, caliber .45, sub-caliber practice for 6-inch rapid fire gun.
70 Revolvers, Colt direct action, caliber .38.
2 Rifles, Winchester, caliber .22, for gallery target practice.
Drill cartridges for 6-pounder, 3-pounder, and 1-pounder [guns].
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Navigator.
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Tables of Deviation of the standard compass Number 7198 on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown".
Date |
February 27, 1902 |
On June 6 changed correctors to position of April 24, 1901 |
April 24, 1901 |
Place of Observation |
Manila Bay |
Sea |
|
Latitude |
14°00' N |
16°50' N |
|
Longitude |
120°30' E |
118°58' E |
|
Observed Variation |
0°53' E |
0°39' E |
|
Ship's Head by Compass |
Deviation |
Deviation |
|
North |
-1°04' |
+0°12' |
|
North by East |
|||
NNE |
-0°24' |
+0°39' |
|
NE by North |
|||
NE |
+0°16' |
+0°19' |
|
NE by East |
|||
ENE |
+0°43' |
+0°16' |
|
East by North |
|||
East |
+0°17' |
-0°47' |
|
East by South |
|||
ESE |
-0°13' |
-0°51' |
|
SE by East |
|||
SE |
-0°43' |
-0°54' |
|
SE by South |
|||
SSE |
-0°49' |
-0°44' |
|
South by East |
|||
South |
-0°56' |
-0°30' |
|
South by West |
|||
SSW |
-1°24' |
+0°21' |
|
SW by South |
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SW |
-1°44' |
+0°28' |
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SW by West |
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WSW |
-2°04' |
+0°23' |
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West by South |
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West |
-2°17' |
-0°04' |
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West by North |
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WNW |
-1°53' |
+0°31' |
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NW by West |
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NW |
-1°38' |
+0°20' |
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NW by North |
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NNW |
-1°13' |
+0°38' |
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North by West |
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, Navigator.
THE VOYAGES OF USS YORKTOWN 1902
LOGS FOR JANUARY 1902
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1 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.86
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant to overcast, cloudy and drizzling last part.
Light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
"Hai-Mun" stood out to sea at 5.30am.
The Captain left the ship at 7.50am and went aboard U.S.S. "Frolic".
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, pleasant.
Light airs from ENE, increasing to light breezes and shifting to SE.
Barometer falling.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters.
U.S.S. "Frolic" stood out at 8.00am.
Sent liberty party ashore at 10.30am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Frolic" came in and anchored at 2.57pm.
Captain Swift came on board.
Hoisted Senior Officer's pennant.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from East and ENE.
Barometer rising.
Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Frolic" and U.S.S. "Leyte" reported on board in obedience to signals.
U.S.S. "Basco" came in and anchored at 8.00pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
U.S.S. "Panay" came in and anchored at 8.25pm.
Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Nanshan", U.S.S. "Panay" and U.S.S. "Basco" called on board.
Moon rose at 11.50pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
86 |
84 |
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2 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.86
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling first part, then rising.
At 6.20am U.S.S. "Basco" went alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan".
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from East and West.
Barometer first rose, then fell.
At 9.15am U.S.S. "Basco" shoved off from alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan", and anchored inshore.
At 9.20am started fires under boilers B and C.
Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
And ratings as follows: A.R. Lyon, Apprentice First-class to Gunner's Mate Third-class, to date from December 3, 1901; J. Lyons, First-class Fireman to Oiler, to date from December 1, 1901; E. Buchmann, Gunner's Mate Third-class to Gunner's Mate Second-class, to date from January 2, 1902.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from Westward.
Barometer falling.
At 12.30pm U.S.S. "Albay" got under way and stood out to the Southward.
At 2.20pm Army tug "Baltimore" came in and anchored, with Brigadier General J. Smith, U.S. Army, on board.
Commanding Officer called on [Brigadier] General Smith.
At 3.50pm tug "Baltimore" came alongside for repairs.
Drilled Marine Guard and engineer's force at great guns.
Received from U.S.S. "Nanshan": 300 gallons oil.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from NE to calm.
Barometer rising.
At 4.07pm steam launch from this ship towed U.S.S. "Gardoqui" from U.S.S. "Nanshan" to an anchorage, and then towed U.S.S. "Leyte" alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan".
Mustered divisions at quarters: no absentees.
At 7.45pm U.S.S. "Mariveles" [U.S.S. "Marivelles" in log-book] came in and anchored and Commanding Officer came on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising slowly.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
84 |
82 |
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: F. Lauer, Seaman, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, insolent to Officer of the Deck, answering back to boatswain's mate, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; A. Hurd, Seaman, gross carelessness, losing government property, 5 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty; T.W. Tully, Landsman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 3rd [conduct] class; O.M. Severied, Seaman, carelessness, losing locker bag, 5 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; W.E. Demoss, Private Marine, sitting down on post, 5 days' extra duty; W.F. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman, 13 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; Jessie Staten, Landsman, refusing to obey the order of a petty officer, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; H.E. Child, Apprentice First-class, sweeping dirt in scuppers, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class; S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman, obscene language to another person in the Navy and disobedience of orders, 5 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class.
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4pm to 8pm [8am in log-book]:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
84 |
82 |
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3 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.86
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNE and ENE.
Barometer first fell, then rose.
At 5.20am U.S.S. "Leyte" got under way and stood out to Southward.
At 6.12am U.S.S. "Frolic" got under way and stood out to Southward.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Hazy and warm to passing showers of rain.
Calms and light airs from West to ENE.
Barometer falling.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, exercised at boat drill under sail, time for away all boats: 12 minutes 40 seconds.
At 8.10am [Brigadier] General Smith, U.S. Army, left ship.
At 9.00am low water.
Army gunboat "Florida" got under way at 11.30am.
United States collier U.S.S. "Iris" came in and went alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan" at 11.50am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Hazy and hot.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Magazine flood cocks inspected.
Army launch "Baltimore", with [Brigadier] General Smith on board, went out at 12.05pm.
Gunboat U.S.S. "Arayat" came in and anchored at 12.55pm, and Commanding Officer made call on Commanding Officer of this ship.
Gunboat U.S.S. "Mariveles" [U.S.S. "Marivelles" in log-book] got under way at 2.00pm, with Commanding Officer this ship on board, and stood to Southward.
Gunboat U.S.S. "Basco" got under way at 2.25pm and stood out.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Received on board in Supplies and Accounts Department, from U.S.S. "Iris": 800 pounds salt pork; 362 pounds butter; 20 woolen blankets, N.C.T. [?]; and $10,000 United States gold.
C. Wade, U.S. Navy, reported on board for temporary duty until falling in with U.S.S. "Pampanga".
4pm to 8pm:
Hazy and warm, lightning at end of watch.
Calms and light airs from ENE to calm.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters, exercised at fire quarters, time for five streams: 2 minutes 5 seconds.
Gunboat U.S.S. "Mariveles", with Commanding Officer [of] this ship on board, came in and anchored at 6.35pm.
Gunboat U.S.S. "Leyte" came in and anchored at 7.40pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Lightning, hazy.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
At 8.35pm U.S.S. "Panay" left U.S.S. "Nanshan" and came to anchor.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
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4 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan [and Calbayog], Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 12.06, Long 124.60
Commences and until 4am:
Passing showers of rain, to overcast and rainy, to passing showers of rain.
Calm to calms and light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
At 3.00am U.S.S. "Nanshan" got under way and stood out.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, drizzling rain to rainy.
Calms and light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Mariveles" [U.S.S. "Marivelles" in log-book] got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Iris" at 6.45am, U.S.S. "Arayat" same at 7.15am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
The Commanding Officers [of] U.S.S. "Arayat" and U.S.S. "Panay" reported aboard in obedience to signal.
U.S.S. "Panay" got under way at 8.55am and stood out toward the Gandara River.
Got under way at 8.50am and stood out, steaming under three boilers, on various courses standing out from anchorage.
Put over patent log at 9.00am, reading 30.8, and at 9.35am set course N41°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 40.4, and at 10.43am changed course to N25°W (per compass), patent log 47, till 11.16am, when various courses, standing in to anchorage off Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book].
Came to anchor at 11.55am in 5¼ fathoms water, 30 fathoms on port chain.
Bearings of anchorage: Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book] cathedral N6°W, Jibatan Point N83°W, ship's head NNW.
Hauled in patent log at 11.35am, reading 55.2
Sighted U.S.S. "Basco" and Army gunboat "Florida" anchored near the Gandara River.
Secured main engines and banked fires.
Hauled down Senior Officer's pennant at 11.00am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
The Captain left the ship with the armed gig's crew at 1.30pm.
The Navigator left the ship with an armed whaleboat's crew at 2.00pm.
Brigadier General Smith, U.S. Army, and staff, consisting of Captain Ayers, Captain Swain and Captain Jackson, U.S. Army, came aboard at 3.20pm, and at 3.55pm got under way.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Steaming with 3 boilers.
At 4.05pm put over patent log, reading 55.2, and [at] 4.14pm set course S22° (per compass), patent log [reading] 56.7, and at 4.22pm changed course to N76°E (per compass), then various, standing in to anchorage.
Anchored at 4.50pm in 5 fathoms water, 30 fathoms on port chain.
Bearings of anchorage: left tangent Tangad Libucan Island [Tangad Libukan Island in log-book] SSW¾W, Jibatan Point NW by W¾W, ship's head East.
By order of the Commanding Officer R. Heise [Hiese in log-book], Corporal, was released from confinement, his term having expired, and S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in confinement for 2 days, according to punishment awarded.
Secured engines.
Banked fires.
The Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Basco" came aboard.
Hoisted Senior Officer's pennant at 4.30pm.
Exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "Panay".
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
83 |
81 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
83 |
81 |
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light and gentle NE breezes.
Barometer falling.
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5 January 1902
At anchor off Gandara River, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 12.00, Long 124.67
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light and gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Panay" got under way at 6.00am and anchored off this vessel, the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and raining.
Light airs and light breezes from East and SE.
Barometer rising first half, then falling.
While lowering steam launch, after fall accidentally let go by [C.E.] Miller, Ordinary Seaman, weight of steamer on forward davit caused both davits to bend out of line, tops aft.
At 9.30am the Captain, Brigadier General Smith, U.S. Army, and Captains Jackson, Ayers and Swain, left the ship and went on board U.S.S. "Basco" in mouth of Gandara River.
At 9.52am U.S.S. "Panay" stood out.
At 10.00am mustered at quarters, followed by general muster and reading of letters of commendation to E.G. Buchmann, Gunner's Mate Third-class, from the Secretary of the Navy, for coolness and bravery while under fire in a boat expedition up the Lao River, near Ormoc, Leyte Island [Leite in log-book], February 27, 1901.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining.
Light airs from ENE and calms.
Barometer slightly variable.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining.
Calms and light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and raining.
Calms and light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
83 |
81 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
85 |
83 |
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6 January 1902
At anchor off Gandara River, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 12.00, Long 124.67
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain first hour.
Calms to light breezes from ESE and East.
Barometer falling slowly.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE to gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered divisions at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.
Exercised at drills as follows: First [Division] instruction in fuzes; Second and Third [Divisions] aiming; Marine Guard revolvers.
U.S. Army tug "Baltimore" came in and anchored, and First Lieutenant J.D. Shields, U.S. Army, came on board.
Held sub-caliber practice with 6-inch and 6-pounder guns.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Held sub-caliber practice for First, Second and Powder Divisions, aiming drill for Third Division, and bayonet exercise for Marine Guard.
At 12.45pm sent steam launch into Gandara River.
At 3.00pm U.S.S. "Panay" came in and anchored, and Commanding Officer came on board.
At 3.35pm sighted U.S.S. "Basco" and steam launch in mouth [of] Gandara River.
At 3.50pm hove in to short stay.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with drizzling rain.
Light to gentle NE breezes.
Barometer rising.
At 4.15pm Commanding Officer and Lieutenant Stanworth, U.S. Navy, returned on board, with Brigadier General Smith, U.S. Army, and Captains Ayers, Swain and Jackson, U.S. Army, as passengers.
At 4.25pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Panay" left the ship, and at 4.35pm U.S.S. "Panay" got under way and stood down to Southward.
At 4.50pm called all hands and got under way for Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book].
At 4.55pm put over patent log, reading 59.6, and set course WNW.
At 5.18pm changed course to N9°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 63.
At 5.20pm released S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer.
At 5.33pm hauled in patent log, reading 64.7.
At 5.40pm anchored off Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book] in 4¾ fathoms water, with 30 fathoms chain on port anchor.
At 5.45pm Brigadier General Smith, U.S. Army, and Captains Ayers and Jackson left the ship.
At 6.40pm Brigadier General Smith and Captain Ayers, U.S. Army, returned on board.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and drizzling.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
83 |
81 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Bearings of anchorage: Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book] cathedral N3°W, Jibatan Point N82°W, ship's head NNW.
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7 January 1902
At anchor off Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book] and off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs and breezes from NE and NNE.
Barometer fell first part, then rose.
At 5.50am got under way for Catbalogan.
At 6.16am put over patent log, reading 64.7.
At 6.16am set course SSE.
At 6.37am changed course to S42°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 69.1.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and rainy to hazy.
Light airs to light airs and light breeze from East to ENE.
Barometer falling.
Standing in towards Catbalogan, Captain conning.
At 9.00am came to anchor in 4 fathoms water, 30 fathoms port chain.
Bearings as follows: cathedral Catbalogan N64°E, Anas Point N46°W [N46°E in log-book], ship's head S5°W (per standard compass).
[Brigadier] General Smith and staff left ship.
At 10.00am crew mustered at quarters.
Drills: battalion in light marching order; all boats under sail; sub-caliber practice.
At 11.40am Army launch "Baltimore" got under way and stood out, with [Brigadier] General Smith on board.
Army transport "Lao-Ang" ["Leoang" in log-book] went aground on reef to Southward at 11.55am.
J. Staten, Landsman, and S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman, released from confinement, their terms having expired.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and drizzling rain, to hazy, to drizzling rain.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling.
High water at 2.40pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
At 12.10pm U.S.S. "Panay" got under way and stood over to assist transport "Lao-Ang" ["Leoang" in log-book].
At 10.00pm Commanding Officer left harbor on U.S.S. "Mariveles".
Divisions drilled, as follows: 1st Division aiming drill; all divisions sub-caliber with 6-inch, 6-pounder and 1-pounder guns; Marines boats under sail.
At 2.26pm U.S.S. "Panay" stood out.
At 2.50pm U.S.S. "Leyte" got under way and assisted "Lao-Ang" ["Leoang" in log-book].
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and hazy, drizzling rain to overcast and rainy.
Light airs to light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm crew mustered, all divisions accounted for.
At 6.20pm U.S.S. "Mariveles", with Commanding Officer this ship on board, came in and anchored.
At 7.40pm "Lao-Ang" ["Leoang" in log-book] floated and stood in and anchored.
At 7.55pm U.S.S. "Leyte" shifted berth.
Finished sub-caliber practice, having expended 800 rounds .45 caliber ammunition.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy.
Light airs from ENE to calms and light airs from NE to North.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
83 |
81 |
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8 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and rainy.
Light airs from North by East to ENE.
Barometer falling.
At 3.00am high water.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and rainy to passing showers of rain.
Light airs from ENE to calms and light airs from ENE to calm.
Barometer rising.
Low water at 6.00am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by aiming drill all divisions, and sub-caliber practice with 6-inch and 6-pounder guns.
American steamer "Lao-Ang" stood out at 8.12am.
U.S.S. "Basco" came in and anchored at 9.30am, the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
Sent ship's mail to U.S.S. "Leyte".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Continued sub-caliber practice with 6-inch gun.
Army launch "Minneapolis" stood out at 1.00pm, and "Rafaelito" ["Rafealito" in log-book] came in and anchored at 2.00pm.
U.S.S. "Leyte" stood out at 1.30pm.
The Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Frolic" reported aboard.
Made preparations to get under way.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Expended for sub-caliber practice: 440 rounds .45 caliber ammunition.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with passing rain first part, misty last part.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
At 4.00pm got under way and went alongside starboard side of U.S.S. "Iris", securing with double bow and stern lines, and single fore and aft springs, and fore beam.
Making preparations to coal ship.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
85 |
83 |
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9 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and misty, light drizzling last part.
Calm and light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Made preparations to coal ship.
Started coaling at 6.20am, coaling till 7.20am, taking in about 14⅔ tons.
Receiving aboard fresh water for boiler purposes; 20 tons.
U.S.S. "Mariveles" came in and anchored at 7.30am.
The Captain left the ship at 7.55am and went aboard U.S.S. "Frolic", when U.S.S. "Frolic" got under way and stood out at 8.00am.
Hauled down Senior Officer's pennant.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy, pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Albay" came in and anchored at 9.55am.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Albay" called on board.
U.S.S. "Frolic" came in and anchored at 11.30am.
Commander Swift returned on board this ship.
Hoisted Senior Officer's pennant at 11.40am.
U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Wampatuck" in log-book] came in and moored to port side of U.S.S. "Iris".
Coaling ship, took on board during watch about 70 tons.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy, pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Frolic" shifted berth.
Coaling ship, took on board during watch about 55 tons.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Mariveles", J. Teperman, Ordinary Seaman, with bag, hammock and necessary papers.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
By order of the Commanding Officer F.J. Wolcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, was placed under sentry's charge to await investigation, for being under the influence of liquor on board ship and unfit for duty.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy, misty.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Coaling ship until 5.20pm.
Took on board during watch about 25 tons, and during day about 164 tons.
Received on board from U.S.S. "Mariveles" B. Brenner, Fireman First-class, with bag, hammock and necessary papers.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy, pleasant.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
105 |
103 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
87 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
84 |
82 |
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10 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Partly cloudy, drizzling at intervals.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer falling first part, then rising.
Commenced coaling ship at 5.40am.
Took on board during watch about 32 tons.
U.S.S. "Frolic" stood out at 7.10am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain.
Calm to light airs from NE and NW.
Barometer varying.
At 8.30am knocked off coaling, took on board altogether 198 tons.
Started cleaning ship.
Draft of ship: before coaling forward 12 feet 2 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches; after coaling forward 14 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain.
Light airs to breezes from NW and NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.20pm U.S.S. "Gardoqui" got under way in tow of our steam launch and moored alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
At 2.40pm U.S.S. "Mariveles" stood out to the Southward.
At 3.10pm U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" came in and anchored.
At 3.25pm Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" came on board.
Took on board the following stores from United States collier U.S.S. "Iris" in Steam Engineering Department: 3 coal buckets; 2 sets steam launch grate bars; 2 patterns for steam launch grate bars; 100 boiler tube ferrules; 1 stern tube bushing for steam launch; 4 dies for ice machine, leather; 4 10/16 pounds Garlock packing, ½-inch, 8 2/16 pounds Garlock packing, 1-inch, 5 pounds flax packing, square, ⅜-inch; and 5 pounds flax packing, square, ¾-inch.
At 3.55pm unmoored ship and anchored inshore in 4½ fathoms water, with 30 fathoms chain on port anchor.
Received from United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Wampatuck" in log-book]: one diving apparatus, complete.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Surveyed and threw overboard the following articles in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 6 2-pound tins meat; 1 3-pound tin tomatoes; 2 2-pound tins vegetables.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and misty.
Light airs from NE to calm.
Barometer rising.
At 8.05pm U.S.S. "Mariveles" came in and anchored, and Commanding Officer came on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and misty.
Calm.
Barometer falling very slowly.
Sent mail on board United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Wampatuck" in log-book] at 10.00pm.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
104 |
102 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
102 |
100 |
84 |
82 |
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11 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and misty, with passing rain showers.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer varying slightly.
Field day.
At 5.30am United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Wampatuck" in log-book], with U.S.S. "Gardoqui" in tow, left U.S.S. "Iris" and stood out to the Northward.
At 6.00am U.S.S. "Basco" got under way in tow of our steam launch and moored alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
At 6.10am U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" got under way and moored alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
8am to meridian:
Hazy, overcast to cloudy.
Light airs from NW to calms and light airs from NW.
Barometer falling.
Army transport "Hai-Mun" came in and anchored at 8.20am.
Army gunboat "Florida" got under way at 10.30am and stood out.
Armed party, consisting of native scouts and men from this ship, Ensign Constien, U.S. Navy, in charge, left ship at 11.30am.
Field day.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Hazy to rainy, to passing showers of rain.
Calm to calms and light airs from NE, to calm, to calms and light airs from NNE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.30pm high water.
Gunboat U.S.S. "Quiros" came in and anchored at 12.40pm, and Commanding Officer made call on Commanding Officer [of] this ship.
At 12.20pm [sic] "Hai-Mun" got under way and stood out.
At 1.10pm U.S.S. "Basco" left U.S.S. "Iris" and stood out, anchoring again at 3.00pm.
At 3.05pm U.S.S. "Mariveles" got under way and stood out.
Received on board for Department of Supplies and Accounts: 3000 pounds flour; 846 pounds fresh meat.
Held sub-caliber target practice, expended 100 rounds .45 caliber ball cartridges.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, passing showers of rain to drizzling rain to hazy, to drizzling rain.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
At 6.00pm low water.
Armed party, Ensign Constien, U.S. Navy, in charge, returned, having captured three prisoners on island of Buri.
At 3.40pm U.S.S. "[Isla de] Luzon" left U.S.S. "Iris", and anchored at 4.57pm.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters, and held setting up exercise.
Summary Court Martial specifications delivered in following cases: M. Hart, Second-class Fireman; W.E. Demoss, Private Marine; A.T. Don, Private Marine; J.T. Maher, Seaman; C.A. Fippins, Private Marine; J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman; and F.J. Wolcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, hazy to rainy.
Calm to light airs from West.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
86 |
84 |
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12 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and rainy.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
At 12.45am high water.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and rainy.
Calms and light airs from NW to light airs from NW.
Barometer rising.
Low water at 6.30am.
At 6.37am U.S.S. "Quiros" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
Delivered to U.S.S. "Quiros": 1 bag and 1 package of mail for U.S.S. "Pampanga".
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and raining.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at 9.30am.
Paid monthly money to crew of U.S.S. "Quiros".
U.S.S. "Basco" stood out at 9.55am, U.S.S. "Mariveles" at 10.20am, and U.S.S. "Quiros" at 11.15am.
The Captain made an official call on U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon".
Naval Cadet C. Wade, U.S. Navy, left the ship and took passage on U.S.S. "Quiros", to join U.S.S. "Pampanga" in obedience to the Commander-in-Chief's order number 5064S.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Paid monthly money to crew.
Army launch "Rafaelito" came in and anchored at 1.30pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Frolic" came in and anchored at 5.00pm, the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
U.S.S. "Mariveles" came in and anchored at 6.10pm, the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
U.S.S. "Albay" stood out at 7.00pm.
Army launch "Rafaelito" stood out at 5.45pm.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 869 pounds fresh beef from Army commissary.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
105 |
103 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
101 |
99 |
85 |
83 |
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13 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with light variable airs, raining last part.
Barometer falling.
Army launch "Minneapolis" stood out at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Partially cloudy, with passing rain showers.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then falling.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by drills, as follows: 1st Division battery instruction; 2nd Division revolvers; 3rd Division infantry; Marines rifles.
A Summary Court Martial, Passed Assistant Surgeon, C.P. Bagg, senior member, met on board for the trial of T. Hart, Second-class Fireman, and others.
Court adjourned at 11.50am until one o'clock.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty, with passing rain showers.
Calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
Summary Court Martial met at 1.00pm.
U.S.S. "Mariveles" left port at 12.05pm.
U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" left port at 2.45pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and misty.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer rising slowly.
Summary Court [Martial] adjourned at 4.20pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy weather.
Calms and light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising first part, then steady.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
103 |
101 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
101 |
99 |
87 |
85 |
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14 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book], Samar Island, and Palanog, Masbate Island [Masbite Island in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 12.14, Long 124.35 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Partly cloudy, misty.
Light airs from NE and Calms.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Passing rain showers last half [of watch], partly cloudy.
Calms and light breezes from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Made preparations for getting under way.
Got under way at 5.57am.
Stood out from Catbalogan anchorage on various courses, Captain conning.
At 6.05am put over patent log, reading 88.4.
Courses by standard compass, as follows: at 6.37am N41°W, patent log [reading] 93.8; at 7.54am N22°W, patent log 7.
Draft forward 14 feet 2 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and rainy.
Light airs from NNE to North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N22°W (per standard compass).
At 8.27am called all hands, and at 8.37am came to anchor off Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book], Samar Island, Philippine Islands, in 3¾ fathoms water, with 30 fathoms chain on port anchor.
At 8.40am Commanding Officer went ashore, and returned at 10.07am.
At 10.15am got under way, and at 10.24am put over patent log, reading 12.7, and set course WSW (per standard compass).
At 10.35am slowed to half speed.
At 10.37am went ahead full speed.
At 10.50am changed course to N70°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.8.
At 10.30am Summary Court Martial met and tried the cases of J.T. Maher, Seaman, C.A. Fippins, Private Marine, and F.J. Walcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
At 11.50am Summary Court Martial adjourned to await action of convening authority.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, rainy to drizzling rain.
Light to moderate breezes from NNE to North to NE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N70°W (per standard compass).
At 12.30pm passed Army transport "Rosecrans" standing to ESE.
Courses, as follows: [at] 2.17pm N70°W, patent log [reading] 50.8; 2.28pm N60°W, patent log 52.6; 3.11pm W½N, patent log 59.8; 3.25pm N53°W, patent log 62.2.
Average steam pressure 119 [pounds], revolutions 96.1.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and rainy.
Light breezes to airs from NE and calm.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N53°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 62.2.
At 4.34pm changed course to N70°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.4.
At 4.42pm changed course to West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.1.
At 4.52pm changed course to SW½S (per standard compass), hauled in patent log, and entered the harbor of Palanog, Masbate Island.
At 5.08pm came to anchor off Palanog in 15 fathoms water, with 45 fathoms on port chain.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
90 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
85 |
83 |
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy.
Calm to light airs from NE and North.
Barometer steady.
8am to meridian:
Bearings of anchorage: Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book] cathedral North by West, Jibatan Point N84°W, ship's head North by West.
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15 January 1902
At anchor off Palanog, Masbate Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 12.38, Long 123.62
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and rainy.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer varying slightly.
Executed morning orders.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and rainy.
Calm to calms and light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
Low water at 8.30am.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer made call on Commanding Officer of garrison.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, exercised, as follows: 1st Division signals; 2nd Division aiming; 3rd Division target rifle; Powder Division instruction in ordnance; Marines aiming.
Mess caterers ashore getting supplies from commissary.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and drizzling rain.
Calm to moderate breezes from NE to NNE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.20pm got under way and stood [out] on various courses, Captain conning.
Steaming on three boilers.
Draft of ship 13 feet 10 inches forward, 16 feet 5 inches aft.
At 1.50pm set course NE (per standard compass).
At 1.53pm put over patent log, reading 76.4.
Courses, as follows (per standard compass): [at] 1.55pm East, patent log [reading] 77.0; 2.05pm S59°E, patent log 78.2; 3.30pm East, patent log 90.1; at 3.45pm S70°E, patent log 93.2.
Lost one 14-pound lead on account of line breaking.
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with gentle and moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by closing watertight doors and hatches.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S70°E (per compass) till 5.20pm, then S67°E (per compass), patent log [reading] 8.7.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 97.9.
6pm to 8pm:
Overcast to cloudy.
Light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S67°E (per standard compass).
At end of watch Camandag Island [Kamandok Island in log-book] one point on starboard bow.
Average steam 115 [pounds], revolutions 90.9.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and hazy.
Light breezes to light airs from NE to calms and light airs from North.
Barometer rising.
Steaming with three boilers, on [course] S67°E (per standard compass).
At 8.47pm changed course to N48°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 41.
Stood in for Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book].
At 9.00pm hauled in patent log, reading 41.9.
At 9.30pm came to anchor in 6 fathoms, 30 fathoms on port chain.
Bearings of anchorage, as follows: Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book] cathedral N29°E, Jibatan Point N84°W, ship's head NEE [sic].
Following Naval vessels in port: U.S.S. "Frolic", U.S.S. "Pampanga", U.S.S. "Albay" [U.S.S. "Albai" in log-book], and U.S.S. "Basco".
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Frolic" made call on Commanding Officer this ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
99 |
97 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
85 |
83 |
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16 January 1902
At anchor off Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book], Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 12.06, Long 124.60
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and drizzling rain to cloudy, hazy.
Calms and light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Hazy, partly cloudy.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with occasional light drizzling.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by general quarters.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: (see list [below]).
The Commanding Officers [of] U.S.S. "Albay", U.S.S. "Pampanga" and U.S.S. "Basco" reported aboard.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm, with light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
Exercised Marines and firemen at great guns.
Spread out all boat canvas to dry.
U.S.S. "Mariveles" came in and anchored at 1.00pm, the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
Received three bags of mail.
The Captain made an official call ashore.
By order of the Commanding Officer the following named articles, condemned by the surveying officer, were thrown overboard: 8 pounds tinned meat; 3 pounds butter.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
G.W. Franks, Sailmaker's Mate, received a permanent appointment as Sailmaker's Mate, dated October 25, 1901.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and misty, with occasional light drizzling.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical drill.
The Commanding Officers [of] U.S.S. "Pampanga", U.S.S. "Basco", U.S.S. "Mariveles" and U.S.S. "Albay" reported aboard.
U.S.S. "Quiros" came in and anchored at 8.00pm, the Commanding Officer reported aboard.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and misty, with occasional light drizzling.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
Rigged out cutters.
Making preparations to send armed boats' crews ashore in morning.
Received aboard one native pilot from Army launch "Hercules", which came in and anchored at 10.00pm.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman, mutilation of government property, 5 days' extra duty, one month longer 4th [conduct] class; L. Sechrist, Apprentice First-class, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class; C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; F. Mackin, Coal Passer, lying on berth deck with dirty clothes, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; S.M. McGee, Second-class Fireman, disregarding orders, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; G.J. Wood, Coal Passer, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; A. Palmstedt, Second-class Fireman, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class; F. Mackin, Coal Passer, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class; J.J. Coleman, Fireman First-class, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; Jessie Staten, Landsman, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; M.L. Patton, Private Marine, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J.C. Lewis, Coal Passer, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; E. Meissnest, Ordinary Seaman, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class;
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J. Sammond, Coal Passer, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 3rd [conduct] class; F. Connors, Private Marine, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class; F. Connors, Private Marine, not falling in with guard when assembly sounded, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
86 |
84 |
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17 January 1902
At anchor off Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book], Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.90, Long 124.35 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
U.S.S. "Basco", U.S.S. "Albay", U.S.S. "Mariveles", U.S.S. "Quiros", U.S.S. "Pampanga" and U.S.S. "Frolic" stood out at 4.30am.
Got under way at 5.30am and stood out.
Set course S39°W at 5.35am, and at 6.00am various, standing in toward Santo Niño.
Sent 1st and 2nd armed cutters' crews ashore, with Ensign J.K. Taussig and F.J. Horne, U.S. Navy, in charge.
Then, stood toward Buenavista where the steamer and whaleboat, with armed crews, were sent ashore under Ensign O.D. Duncan and Assistant Paymaster R. Nicholson, U.S. Navy.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, standing back and forth off Limbangcavayan Island [Limbankanayan Island in log-book], communicating with armed boats' crews ashore.
Boats' crews returned, having captured three influential natives of this island.
Hoisted boats, took steamer in tow and stood on various courses heading for Talalit o Mesa Island [Tologit Island in log-book].
The Presidente, and his Lieutenant, of Buenavista, and the Presidente of Santo Niño were brought aboard for examination.
Sighted U.S.S. "Frolic", U.S.S. "Basco", U.S.S. "Pampanga" and U.S.S. "Albay".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, passing rain showers.
Light airs from ENE and NNE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on various courses rounding Talalit o Mesa Island [Talajit Island in log-book].
At 1.45pm stopped near U.S.S. "Quiros" and Commanding Officer boarded her.
At 2.00pm went ahead and stood toward Calbayog [Calbayok in log-book].
At 3.15pm set course N68°E (per standard compass).
At 3.40pm changed to N75°E (per standard compass).
Towing steam launch.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Standing in towards Calbayog [Calbayok in log-book] anchorage on various courses, Captain conning.
At 4.32pm anchored in 5 fathoms [water] with port anchor and 30 fathoms of chain.
Anchorage angles: Calbayog [Calbayok in log-book] cathedral N19°E, Jibatan Point N85°W, ship's head ENE.
The following vessels came in and anchored: U.S.S. "Pampanga" at 5.30pm; U.S.S. "Albay" at 5.57pm; U.S.S. "Mariveles" [U.S.S. "Marviles" in log-book] at 5.55pm; U.S.S. "Quiros" at 6.05pm; U.S.S. "Basco" in port.
Commanding Officers of all gunboats called on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Albay", with bag, hammock and necessary papers: M. Sommers, Seaman.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
86 |
84 |
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
U.S.S. "Frolic" came in and anchored at 8.32pm.
Talalit o Mesa Island is also known as Almagro Island.
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18 January 1902
At anchor off Calbayog [Kalbayok in log-book], Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 12.06, Long 124.60
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and overcast, misty, passing rain showers last part.
Calms and light airs and breezes from North.
Barometer steady.
U.S.S. "Villalobos" came in and anchored at 6.40am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy, rainy.
Light airs from NNE to North by West.
Barometer steady.
Field day.
At 8.30am Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Villalobos" came on board.
At 9.00am sent ashore the [to in log-book] Filipino prisoners, under guard, and turned them over to the Army.
At 9.00am received from U.S.S. "Albay": P. Hahn, Seaman, with bag, hammock, and transfer papers.
Received from U.S.S. "Mariveles": L. Adeñeil [?], Coal Passer, for medical treatment.
At 9.15am U.S.S. "Mariveles" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Villalobos".
At 10.00am Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Villalobos" left the ship.
At 10.15am U.S.S. "Mariveles" shoved off from alongside U.S.S. "Villalobos" and stood out to the Southward.
At 10.40am U.S.S. "Basco" got under way and stood out to Southward.
At 11.00am Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Frolic" came on board.
At 11.30am received M. Powell, Coxswain, from U.S.S. "Villalobos", for medical treatment.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with drizzling rain.
Calm to light airs from North and NE.
Barometer steady.
At 12.17pm U.S.S. "Pampanga" got under way and stood out to Southward.
At 1.00pm U.S.S. "Villalobos" got under way and stood out to Northward.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with passing rain showers.
Light airs from NE to calm.
Barometer steady.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, with drizzling rain.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
88 |
86 |
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19 January 1902
At anchor off Calbayog, Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 12.06, Long 124.60
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs from NE to North.
Barometer steady first part, then rising.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and drizzling rain to hazy.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Low water at 10.30am.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, ship inspected, and Articles of War read.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant to hazy.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
U.S.S. "Pampanga" came in and anchored at 12.15pm.
U.S.S. "Quiros" got under way and stood out at 1.00pm.
Sent liberty party of 14 men ashore.
Armed boat's crew, Ensign Constien, U.S. Navy, in charge, left ship at 3.20pm, took boat from U.S.S. "Frolic" in tow and explored coast North of mouth of Gandara River.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Hazy and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party all returned on time.
At 5.25pm U.S.S. "Basco" anchored in mouth of Gandara River.
At 7.35pm armed party returned.
At 7.55pm U.S.S. "Frolic" got under way and stood to Southward.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Hazy and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE to calms, and light airs from NNE to calm.
Barometer rising.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
86 |
84 |
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20 January 1902
Cruising around islands between Calbayog and Catbalogan, Philippine Islands
[At anchor off Calbayog, Samar Island, Philippine Islands in log-book]
Lat 12.15, Long 124.35 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
Moon set at 2.00am.
At 3.50am "Buen Viaje" ["Buene Viaja" in log-book] got under way and stood out to Southward.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from NE to calm.
Barometer rising.
At 5.30am U.S.S. "Pampanga" got under way and stood out.
U.S.S. "Quiros" came in and anchored at 7.40am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
The Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Quiros" reported aboard.
The Captain made an official call ashore.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by great gun drill, stations for general quarters.
Got under way at 10.12am and stood out, under three boilers, on various courses.
Communicated with U.S.S. "Pampanga" at 10.55am, then at 11.08am put over patent log, reading 54.4, and set course NW.
Average steam 115 [pounds], revolutions 70.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, passing rain shower third hour.
Light airs to light breezes from SW to East.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on various courses near Tagapul-an [Tagapuli in log-book], Talalit o Mesa [Talajit in log-book] and Maripipi [Marippi in log-book] Islands.
At 3.00pm set course S82°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 90.8.
Aired bedding.
Average steam 115 [pounds], revolutions 95.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S81°E (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
At 5.38pm changed course to S89°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 15.2.
At 5.47pm changed course to NE by E½E, patent log [reading] 17.7.
At 5.55pm changed course to N89°E, patent log [reading] 18.9.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, standing into anchorage off Catbalogan, Philippine Islands.
Came to anchor at 6.45pm in 5 fathoms [water], 30 fathoms on port chain.
Bearings of anchorage: Catbalogan cathedral N54°E, Anas Point N45°W, ship's head NE.
Commanding Officers [of] U.S.S. "Frolic" and U.S.S. "Pampanga" reported aboard.
Secured engines, banked fires.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
Army launch "Hercules" came in and anchored at 10.30pm.
Talalit o Mesa Island is also known as Almagro Island.
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21 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands
[Cruising around islands between Calbayok and Catbalogan, Philippine Islands in log-book]
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Frolic" stood out at 6.30am, and U.S.S. "Pampanga" went alongside of U.S.S. "Iris".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs from WNW.
Barometer rising first part, then steady.
At 8.10am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Basco" called on board.
The Commanding Officer called on Brigadier General Wade on the U.S. Army transport "Ingalls".
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by battalion drill, equipped in light marching order.
At 10.00am steamer "Freda" stood out.
U.S.S. "Albay" came in and anchored at 10.00am, and Commanding Officer called on board.
U.S.S. "Pampanga" unmoored from U.S.S. "Iris" and anchored at 10.50am.
Brigadier General Wade called on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy, warm.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
At 12.10pm U.S. Army transport "Ingalls" stood out to Northward.
U.S.S. "Arayat" came in and anchored at 12.15pm, and the Commanding Officer called on board.
U.S.S. "Mariveles" came in and anchored at 1.07pm, and Commanding Officer called on board.
Steamer "Buen Viaje" ["Buene Viaja" in log-book] left port at 1.15pm and stood out to Northward.
At 1.20pm called away all boats for exercise under oars.
The "Florida" stood out at 1.30pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
At 4.15pm U.S.S. "Pampanga" got under way and stood out to Northward.
U.S.S. "Panay" came in and anchored at 5.34pm.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and served out clean hammocks.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Panay" called on board.
At 5.50pm U.S.S. "Mariveles" got under way and stood out to Northward.
Army launch aground on reef to Southward of anchorage from 6.30pm to 7.10pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Lightning to Westward.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then steady.
The U.S. Army transport "Ingalls" came in and anchored at 8.48pm, sent boarding officer to her.
Army launch "Baltimore" came in and anchored at 9.05pm, and U.S.S. "Mariveles" came in at 9.20pm.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Mariveles" called on board.
At 11.10pm the steamer "Lao-Ang" ["Lo-Ang" in log-book] came in from Northward and anchored.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
86 |
84 |
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22 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling.
At 5.40am U.S.S. "Mariveles" stood out to Northward.
At 6.00am the "Ingalls" stood out to Northward.
U.S.S. "Arayat" went alongside of U.S.S. "Iris" at 6.10am, and U.S.S. "Basco" went alongside U.S.S. "Iris" at 6.40am.
Low water at 6.30am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from ENE and South by East.
Barometer steady.
Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. Hammink, Second-class Fireman, not laying aft to boats' falls when word was passed, one day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; G. Shultis [Schultis in log-book], Private Marine, falsehood, and interfering with the duties of Master-at-Arms, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; S. Carman, Coal Passer, disregarding orders and insolent to Master-at-Arms, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman, absent from quarters, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; A.T. Don, Private Marine, not airing bedding when word was passed, 3 days' extra duty, one month longer 4th [conduct] class; J.B. Turner, Private Marine, not laying aft to boats' falls, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; T.D. Dean, Hospital Apprentice, clothes in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
At 9.30am confined G. Shultis [Schultis in log-book], Private Marine, in double irons on bread and water for two days by order of the Commanding Officer.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and sounded signal for collision drill.
At 9.40am U.S.S. "Basco" shoved off from alongside United States collier U.S.S. "Iris" and anchored inshore, and U.S.S. "Panay" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
At 11.20am U.S.S. "Arayat" shoved off from U.S.S. "Iris" and anchored inshore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 2000 pounds sugar.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair first part, heavy shower second part, warm.
Calm to light airs and breezes from South by East.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.15pm sent liberty party ashore.
At 3.10pm U.S.S. "Panay" shoved off from U.S.S. "Iris" and anchored inshore.
At 3.55pm U.S.S. "Albay" got under way and left the harbor.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs from North.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 5.35pm liberty party returned on board.
At 6.30pm U.S.S. "Mariveles" came in and went alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Received on board, with bag, hammock and transfer papers, from U.S.S. "Panay": G. Brown, Ordinary Seaman, transferred to this ship, by order of Senior Officer present on account of mental derangement, which he is reported by Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Panay" to be suffering from.
By order of Commanding Officer placed G. Brown, Ordinary Seaman, in double irons under sentry's charge for safe keeping.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
86 [sic] |
87 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
88 |
86 |
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
At 9.10pm U.S.S. "Mariveles" got under way and stood out to Northward.
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23 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Executed morning orders.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm, passing showers at end of watch.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, drills, as follows: general quarters, time 3 minutes 20 seconds, 1st period; collision quarters, 2nd period; abandon ship, 3rd period.
The Commanding Officer awarded following punishments at the mast: H.E. Child, Apprentice First-class, carelessness in performance of duty, 5 days' extra duty; T. Seery, Ordinary Seaman, making unnecessary noise under forecastle at evening quarters, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J.W. Rathbone, Fireman First-class, making unnecessary noise under forecastle at evening quarters, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
U.S.S. "Arayat", with Commanding Officer [of] this ship on board, got under way at 10.12am and stood out.
At 11.40am U.S.S. "Panay" got under way and stood out.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Calm to light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling.
High water at 1.30pm.
Made preparations for going alongside collier and coaling.
Threw overboard 119 pounds fresh meat and 50 pounds hard tack, condemned by Quarterly Board in Department of Supplies and Accounts.
Army gunboat "Florida" came in and anchored at 3.30pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Arayat", Commanding Officer [of] this ship on board, came in, and at 6.15pm took this ship in tow.
Went alongside U.S.S. "Iris" and made fast.
U.S.S. "Frolic" came in and anchored at 6.17pm.
U.S.S. "Arayat" anchored at 6.45pm.
Crew mustered.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light airs from East to calms and light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
86 |
84 |
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24 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Midnight to 4am:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
At 2.00am high water.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Calm, to calms and light airs from NNE, to calm.
Barometer rising.
Low water at 5.30am.
Moon set at 5.45am.
Coaling ship.
Took in coal, as follows: 6.20am to 7.00am 15⅓ tons; 7.00am to 7.20am 7 tons; total 22⅓ tons.
Draft of ship 13 feet 1 inch forward, 16 feet 3 inches aft.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm, with light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
The Commanding Officers [of] U.S.S. "Frolic" and U.S.S. "Basco" reported aboard.
Major Carrington, U.S. Army, made an official call aboard.
By order of the Commanding Officer L. Shultis [Schultis in log-book], Private Marine, U.S. Marine Corps, was released from confinement, his term having expired.
Engaged in coaling ship from the after hold of U.S.S. "Iris", taking in during watch, 8.20am to 11.50am, about 70 tons, in all about 92 tons.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm, with light airs and breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Continued coaling ship, finishing at 3.00pm, taking in, in all, about 128 tons.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 9500 gallons boiler water; and 150 gallons lard oil.
The Captain left the ship at 1.00pm and went aboard U.S.S. "Arayat", which got under way at 1.20pm and stood out.
Hauled down Senior Officer's pennant at 1.20pm.
Army gunboat "Florida" went alongside U.S.S. "Iris" at 4.30pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Field day.
U.S.S. "Arayat" came in at 6.05pm, and towed this vessel to anchorage.
Came to anchor at 6.20pm in 5 fathoms water, 30 fathoms on port chain.
The Captain returned aboard.
Hoisted Senior Officer's pennant.
The Commanding Officers [of] U.S.S. "Frolic" and U.S.S. "Arayat" reported aboard.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, with light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising.
J.J. Manning, Gunner's Mate Second-class, was engaged in diving, cleaning strainers for U.S.S. "Frolic", for two hours.
The diving apparatus and crew of this vessel were used.
U.S.S. "Frolic" stood out at 8.30pm.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
89 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
87 |
85 |
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25 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar, Philippine Islands, and at sea
Lat 11.97, Long 124.60 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining, with light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
U.S.S. "Arayat" stood out at 4.00am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and raining.
Light airs from NW by West and NW.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then steady.
Cleaning ship.
Made preparations for getting under way.
At 9.45am got under way and stood out from anchorage on various courses, Captain conning.
At 9.48am put over patent log, reading 23.5.
U.S.S. "Basco" got under way at 9.48am.
At 10.00am set course N87°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 25.0.
At 10.25am changed course to N41°W (per compass), [patent log reading] 29.0.
At 10.32am stopped to communicate with U.S.S. "Albay" standing to Southward.
At 10.40am went ahead on course N41°W.
At 11.30am changed [course] to N57°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 37.3.
Steam in three boilers.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining.
Light breezes from North.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N53°W (per standard compass).
At 12.15pm sighted small merchant steamer standing to Eastward.
At 1.00pm changed course to N40°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 51.1.
At 1.00pm by order of the Commanding Officer S. Carman, Coal Passer, was confined to double irons, on bread and water, for two days, for punishment previously awarded.
At 1.40pm stood in towards anchorage off Weyler.
At 2.04pm hauled in patent log, reading 61.4.
At 2.15pm anchored in 9¾ fathoms of water, with 18 fathoms chain on port anchor.
Anchorage angles: Weyler N33°E, Damita Island S43°E [Damito Island S34°E in log-book], ship's head NNW.
U.S.S. "Arayat" and U.S.S. "Pampanga" in port.
Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Arayat" and U.S.S. "Pampanga" called on board.
The Commanding Officer called on the officer commanding Army post on shore.
First Lieutenant King, U.S. Army, came on board as a passenger for Calbayog [Calbayok in log-book].
At 3.50pm got under way and stood out from anchorage, Captain conning.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy, raining first three hours.
Light variable airs and breezes.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on various courses standing out from Weyler.
At 4.04pm put over patent log, reading 61.4.
Courses (per standard compass), as follows: [at] 4.30pm to S40°E, patent log [reading] 64.8; 5.20pm to East by South, patent log 71.1; 5.32pm to ENE, patent log 72.8; 5.45pm to NE½E, patent log 74.5.
Stood in towards Calbayog [Calbayok in log-book] and at 6.00pm came to anchor in 4¾ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms chain on port anchor.
Anchorage angles: Calbayog [Calbayok in log-book] cathedral N9°E, Jibatan Point N85°W, ship's head NE.
Vessels in harbor: U.S.S. "Frolic"; U.S.S. "Quiros"; U.S.S. "Arayat"; and U.S.S. "Basco".
Moon rose at 7.00pm.
Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Frolic", U.S.S. "Quiros" and U.S.S. "Basco" called on board.
The British merchant steamer "Hai-Mun", chartered by U.S. Army Quartermaster Division, came in and anchored at 7.55pm.
Sent boarding officer to her.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
[First] Lieutenant King, U.S. Army, left the ship.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy, and raining last half.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Naval Cadet R.T. Menner, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty on this vessel.
Weyler is also known as Piña.
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26 January 1902
At anchor off Calbayog [Calbayok in log-book], Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 12.06, Long 124.60
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and raining.
Light airs from North, and calms.
Barometer falling first two hours, then steady and rising.
U.S.S. "Frolic" stood out to Southward at 6.10am.
At 7.05am heard firing on shore about two miles to Eastward of Calbayog [Calbayok in log-book].
8am to meridian:
Overcast and rainy.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer steady at 30.00.
At 9.35am U.S.S. "Basco" and U.S.S. "Arayat" got under way, and U.S.S. "Arayat", taking U.S.S. "Basco" in tow, stood out to the Southward.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
At 10.00am U.S. Army transport "Burnside" came in and anchored.
At 11.20am U.S.S. "Pampanga" came in and anchored.
Signals: at 10.15am gig to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Burnside is expected with General Chaffee and [Brigadier] General Smith. Send on board an offer of services"; at 11.30am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Pampanga" [NP in log-book], "Commanding Officer report on board".
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and rainy.
Calm to light airs and breezes from NE and North.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 3.20pm Brigadier General Smith, U.S. Army, came on board as a passenger for Catbalogan.
At 3.25pm U.S. Army transport "Burnside" got under way for Manila.
At 3.35pm got under way for Catbalogan.
At 3.40pm put over patent log, reading 75.5, and set course S22°E (per standard compass).
At 4.00pm changed course to S30°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 78.3.
Signals: at 3.25pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to NV [?], "Resume station and be in Catbalogan tomorrow".
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and rainy.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°E (per standard compass).
At 4.25pm changed course to S42°E, patent log [reading] 82.2.
At 5.38pm changed course to S53°E, patent log [reading] 93.5.
At 6.00pm changed course to N85°E and hauled in patent log.
Stood into anchorage, and at 6.15pm anchored in 4¾ fathoms water off Catbalogan, with 30 fathoms chain on port anchor.
Anchorage angles: Catbalogan cathedral N63°E, Anas Point N42°W, ship's head NNW.
Signals: at 6.30pm exchanged call letters with U.S.S. "Frolic".
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy.
Calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
89 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
88 |
86 |
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27 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands, and at sea
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and drizzling first part, overcast cloudy and misty second half.
Light airs from NE to calm.
Barometer first fell, then rose.
At 6.30am U.S.S. "Basco" got under way and went alongside collier U.S.S. "Iris".
At 7.35am Brigadier General Smith, U.S. Army, left the ship.
Signals: at 7.10am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book], "How much fresh meat have you on list in all?", answer "1900 pounds"; at 7.40am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Frolic" [NF in log-book], "Transfer sick man for passage by Arayat [NA in log-book] to Manila"; at 7.40am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Arayat" [NA in log-book] and U.S.S. "Basco" [NB in log-book], "Commanding Officer come on board at nine".
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and misty.
Calm and light airs from the NE.
Barometer steady.
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Arayat" came on board.
At 9.10am the U.S. Army tug "Baltimore", with [Brigadier] General Smith on board, got under way and stood out of the harbor.
At 10.35am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Basco" reported on board, and at 11.10am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Frolic" reported on board.
At 11.30am U.S.S. "Arayat" got under way, with U.S.S. "Basco" in tow, standing out of the harbor.
At 9.35am U.S.S. "Mariveles" went alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by routine drills.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Arayat" for further transfer to hospital at Cavite, Philippine Islands, C.B. Hessling, Seaman, and G. Brown, Ordinary Seaman.
Signals: at 9.40am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to fleet "Send mail for Manila to Arayat"; at 11.00am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Arayat" [NA in log-book], "Execute orders as soon as ready and mail is on board"; at 11.20am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book] "Receive for ration until Quiros arrives Murphy, Apprentice, from Basco"; [at] 11.30am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Frolic" [NF in log-book], "Commanding Officer come on board at once"; [at] 11.50am N [?] to U.S.S. "Yorktown" interrogatory 131; [at] 11.52am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to N [?] affirmative.
At 11.45am U.S.S. "Albay" was sighted and exchanged pennants with this vessel.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, then misty.
Light airs from the NE and ENE.
Barometer rising first part, then steady.
At 12.00pm U.S.S. "Albay" came to anchor on starboard bow.
S. Carman, Coal Passer, term of confinement having expired, by order of the Commanding Officer, he was released and restored to duty.
At 12.30pm up anchor, and at 12.35pm got under way and stood out of the harbor, the Commanding Officer conning the ship.
At 12.45pm put over patent log, reading 0.
At 12.50pm set course S58°W (per standard compass).
At 12.57pm changed course to S88°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 2.5.
At 2.00pm sighted chartered transport "Hai-Mun" bound for Catbalogan.
At 3.40pm changed course to S78°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.0.
Average steam [left blank], average revolutions [left blank].
Signals: at 12.10pm U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book] to U.S.S. "Yorktown", "Will Albay [NL in log-book] and Frolic [NF in log-book] take beef?"; at 12.15pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Iris" [AI in log-book], "Yes, report to Captain Helm for instructions".
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4pm to 6pm:
Hazy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from ENE to NNE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S73°W.
At 4.28pm hauled in patent log, reading 30.3.
At 4.34pm exercised at man overboard, times, as follows: port boat in water 40 seconds; starboard 3 minutes; picked up box 4 minutes; boats hoisted 11 minutes.
At 4.50pm went on course N73°W, put over patent log, reading 30.3.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters.
At 5.30pm changed course to S83°W (per standard compass).
Average steam pressure 118 [pounds], revolutions 93.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and misty.
Calm and light airs from NNE to NE.
Barometer rising.
At 6.20pm changed course to NW¾W (per standard compass).
Hauled in patent log, reading 46.1.
At 6.27pm changed course to NNW¼W (per standard compass).
At 6.32pm called all hands.
At 6.37pm brought ship to anchor in 16 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms chain on port anchor, to Westward of Caduruan Point [Kaduran Point in log-book] on Masbate Island.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 81.4.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and misty, passing showers.
Calm to light airs from the East.
Barometer steady, then rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
85 |
83 |
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28 January 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands, and at sea
Lat 10.75, Long 124.20 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from the ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 3.45am up anchor.
At 3.55am under way, the Commanding Officer conning the ship.
Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 56.8.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cool.
Light airs to light breezes from SE.
Barometer rising.
At beginning of watch stopped near U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Wampatuck" in log-book].
Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Wampatuck" in log-book] made call on Commanding Officer [of] this ship.
At 4.40am stood on course S30°E, patent log reading 46.1.
At 7.10am hauled in patent log, reading 69.0, and put over new log, reading 0.
Small steamer passed standing to Northward.
Average steam pressure 118 pounds, revolutions 85.2.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm, with light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S30°E (per compass) till 8.28am, then S4°W (per compass), patent log [reading] 12.4, till 11.52am, then S13°W (per compass), patent log 45.2.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by battalion formation and company drill.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: S.A. Bolle [Bolles in log-book], Second-class Fireman, absent from muster, turn to, 3 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; Jessie Staten, Landsman, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; C.E. Miller, Ordinary Seaman, absent from lifeboat when called away, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
At 11.22am called man overboard, speed of ship 9½ knots.
Port lifeboat lowered and under way in 50 seconds, picked up buoy in 1½ minutes, boat hoisted in 3½ minutes after picking up buoy.
Starboard boat lowered in 55 seconds, picked up buoy in 2 minutes, boat hoisted in 4½ minutes after picking up buoy.
Resumed course at 11.28am.
Average steam 118 [pounds], revolutions 82.
Aired bedding.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming on course S13°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 1.10pm changed course to S63°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 56.
Sighted the wreck of S.S. "Churruca" on the reefs North of Bohol Island.
Average steam pressure 117 pounds, average revolutions per minute 87.6.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the SW and SE and calm.
Barometer unsteady.
Steaming ahead on course S63°E (per standard compass).
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Manned battery.
At 5.19pm changed course to S37°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 93.2.
At 5.25pm changed [course] to S26°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.3.
At 5.40pm changed course to South, patent log [reading] 96.0.
At 5.46pm changed [course] to South by West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 97.
At 5.51pm changed [course] to West by South, patent log [reading] 97.6.
At 5.55pm changed course to S35°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 98.4, and slowed both engines.
At 5.58pm full speed ahead.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 81.9.
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6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from ENE to NE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming with three boilers, on various courses.
At 6.23pm went on course S48°E (per standard compass), log [reading] 2.1.
Average steam pressure 114 pounds, revolutions 83.9.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, with gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S48°E (per compass) till 9.24pm, when Limasawa Island [Limasario Island in log-book] was abeam, distance 2.9 miles [knots in log-book], patent log [reading] 28.1, then changed course to N80°E (per compass) till 11.26pm, when East tangent Panaon Island was abeam, patent log 46, then changed course to N1°E (per compass), patent log 49.0.
Panaon Island abeam at 11.24pm, distance 3.7 miles [knots in log-book].
Moon rose at 9.40pm.
Average steam 117 [pounds], revolutions 87.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
89 |
87 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
91 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
91 |
89 |
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Meridian to 4pm:
John James Burns, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy: in that the said John James Burns, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy, did at or about 9 hours and 30 minutes ante-meridian, on the 26th day of December, 1901, while on shore at target practice, acting as marker at firing butt, with orders not to leave his station before being relieved and not to stray from the station, removed his rifle and belt, leaving them at the firing butt, and go into town and, when brought back, was under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
Sentence: confinement for 30 days and to lose one month's pay, amounting to $19.00.
Charles August Fippins, Private Marine: in that the said C.A. Fippins, Private Marine, U.S. Marine Corps, was at or about 10 hours and 15 minutes post-meridian, 21st day December, 1901, while on duty as sentry on board U.S.S. "Yorktown", asleep on post.
Sentence: solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, for 30 days, with full ration every 3rd day, and to lose 3 months' pay, amounting to $45.00.
Michael Hart, Second-class Fireman: in that the said M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, U.S. Navy, did on or about one hour post-meridian, on the 25th day of December, 1901, attempt to leave ship with the liberty party in a ship's cutter without permission (Court substituted the words 11 hours ante-meridian: proved).
Sentence: confinement for 30 days and to lose 30 days' pay, amounting to $30.00.
(Over)
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James Thomas Maher, Seaman, U.S. Navy: in that the said James Thomas Maher, a Seaman in U.S. Navy, did at or about five hours post-meridian on the 21st day of December, 1901, while on duty at target practice on shore in Balangiga, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands, behave in an insubordinate, grossly disrespectful and disorderly manner, that he was willfully negligent in the performance of his duty, and, at the time, under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
Sentence: solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, for 30 days, with full ration every 3rd day, and to lose 3 months' pay, amounting to $72.00.
Alfred Thomas Don, Private Marine, U.S. Marine Corps: in that the said A.T. Don, Private Marine, U.S. Marine Corps, did at or about one hour and thirty minutes post-meridian, 24th December, 1901, while on shore at target practice at Basey, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands, after having been refused permission, leave the firing party and when brought back under arrest, was under the influence of intoxicating liquor.
Sentence: confinement for 30 days and to lose two months' pay, amounting to $28.00.
Acquitted: F.J. Wolcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, U.S. Navy; W.E. Demoss, Private Marine, U.S. Marine Corps.
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29 January 1902
At sea and at anchor off Tacloban, Leyte Island [Leite in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 10.90, Long 125.20 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NNW through North by West to North.
Barometer rose slowly first half [of watch], then steady.
Steaming on course N1°E (per standard compass) along East coast of Leyte Island [Leite in log-book].
Average steam pressure 115 pounds, average revolutions per minute 83.9.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Light breezes from the North and NW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming ahead on course N1°E (per standard compass).
At 4.11am changed course to N23°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.5.
At 5.49am changed course to N64°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 2.6.
At 5.45am changed course to N23°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 3.5.
Carried out morning orders.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 85.0.
8am to meridian:
Hazy and warm.
Light airs from NNW to South.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N23°W (per standard compass).
At 9.00am changed course to North by West, patent log [reading] 31.4.
At 9.30am [set] course North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 35.7.
Remainder of watch on various courses.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters.
Put over target and held sub-caliber practice, all guns of battery, speed 8 knots, ranges 1500 to 400 yards.
Expended 280 rounds .45 caliber ball cartridges.
Picked up target at 11.55am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Unsettled weather.
Calm to light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
At 4.00pm current 0.5 [knots].
Steaming on various courses, standing in for Tacloban, Captain conning.
Sighted gunboat U.S.S. "Panay" and communicated with her.
At 3.00pm came to anchor in Tacloban, 30 fathoms on port chain, 4 fathoms water.
Bearings of anchorage: [left blank].
Naval vessels in port: U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon"; U.S.S. "Frolic"; and U.S.S. "Villalobos".
Commanding Officers of these vessels made call on Commanding Officer of this ship.
Received from U.S.S. "Frolic": 817 pounds fresh meat, same condemned and thrown overboard.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to passing showers of rain, lightning.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Current, as follows: [at] 5.00pm 0.5 [knots]; 6.00pm 0.3; 8.00pm 0.2.
Commanding Officer made call on Commanding General.
At 5.00pm crew mustered.
Gunboat U.S.S. "Panay" came in and anchored at 4.05pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy, lightning.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Current, as follows: [at] 9.00pm 0.9 [knots]; 10.00pm 1.1; 11.00pm 1.3; 12.00am 1.2.
Moon rose at 10.18pm.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
88 |
86 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
90 |
88 |
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30 January 1902
At anchor off Tacloban, Leyte Island [Leite in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.26, Long 125.00
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
Current: [at] 1.00am 0.2 [knots]; 2.00am 0.4; 3.00am 0.8; 4.00am 1.0.
4am to 8am:
Hazy and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Current: [at] 5.00am 0.5 [knots]; 6.00am 0.2; 7.00am, swinging to flood; 8.00am 0.3.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs and breezes from ESE.
Barometer rose first part, then steady, and fell 0.08 [inch] during last hour.
Current: at 9.00am 1.8 knots; at 10.00am 1.7; at 11.00am 1.7; at 12.00am 1.8.
At 9.00am sent mess caterers ashore.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters and sounded general alarm.
Exercised at general quarters.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Ensign E.T. Constien [Constein in log-book] detached and went aboard U.S.S. "Frolic" to go to U.S.S. "Manila", in compliance with orders.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from SE by East and SE.
Barometer falling.
At 12.55pm caterers returned aboard.
At 2.05pm swinging to ebb.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
At 6.55pm swinging to flood.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from ENE.
Barometer first fell, then steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
87 |
85 |
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31 January 1902
At anchor off Tacloban, Leyte Island [Leite in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.26, Long 125.00
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW.
Barometer falling first part, then rising.
At 2.45am swinging to ebb.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with passing showers.
Calm to light breezes from NW.
Barometer falling.
At 9.00am out all boats and exercised under sail.
At 9.30am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Frolic" came aboard, and at 9.35am the Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Panay" came on board, and left at 11.30am.
At 9.36am the U.S. Army tug "Baltimore" got under way.
At 10.55am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" came on board, and left at 11.00am.
Signals, as follows: at 8.15am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Panay" [NN in log-book], "Bach needs boat to reach Frolic, will come to wharf noon"; at 8.20am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Panay" [NN in log-book], "Be ready to go to Basey and Balangiga, afternoon"; at 9.25am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Panay" [NN in log-book], "Commanding Officer repair aboard"; at 9.40am "Dr. Stepp, when and how Bach gets aboard the Frolic".
Transferred A.L. McLaughlin, Machinist First-class, to U.S.S. "Manila", for conveyance to Cavite by U.S.S. "Frolic".
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant and drizzling, misty.
Calm to light airs from the SE and SE by South.
Barometer falling.
At 12.50pm U.S.S. "Panay" and U.S.S. "Frolic" got under way.
At 1.08pm [10.08 in log-book] U.S.S. "Villalobos" got under way.
At 1.25pm [called] all hands up anchor, and at 1.29pm got under way, standing toward Basey, the Commanding Officer conning the ship.
At 1.52pm came to anchor near Basey in 4 fathoms water and with 30 fathoms chain.
U.S.S. "Panay" in port.
At 2.25pm U.S.S. "Panay" got under way.
At 3.35pm the Commanding Officer left the ship.
Signals as follows: at 12.38pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Villalobos" [NH in log-book], "When will you resume station?"; at 12.55pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Frolic" [NF in log-book], "Yes when mail arrives on boat from here"; At 1.05pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon", "Remind Lieutenant Shields of box on Hai-Mun for Andrews"; at 1.15pm U.S.S. "Yorktown" to [NH in log-book], "Will instruct you when we get in Guiuan".
Average steam 120.7 [pounds], average revolutions 77.7.
[Bearings of anchorage:] South tangent Jinamoc Island S67°E, Basey cathedral N39°E, ship's head NE.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs from East by South.
Barometer rising first part, then steady.
At 5.20pm sighted small steamer making for Tacloban.
8am to meridian:
Clear, cloudy and misty.
Calm.
Barometer steady, then rising.
At 9.00pm swung to flood tide.
Approved: [signed] William Swift, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1902
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1 February 1902
At anchor off Guiuan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.02, Long 125.71
Commences and until 8am:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs from the ENE to NE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Sea smooth.
At 5.50am up anchor, at 5.57am under way.
At 6.07am set course S31°E (per standard compass), then various courses clearing fish weirs.
At 6.35am put over the patent log, reading 0, and set course to S39°E (per standard compass).
At 7.10am sighted U.S.S. "Panay" on port bow.
At 7.40am U.S.S. "Panay" came within hailing distance and stopped to communicate with her.
At 7.50am stood on course, patent log [reading] 9.5.
Signals as follows: [at] 7.35am exchanged pennants with U.S.S. "Panay"; at 7.40am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Panay" [NN in log-book] general signal 180.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 81.7.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Calms and light airs from NE to East.
Barometer falling.
At 8.05am went on course S77°E (per standard compass), log [reading] 11.1.
Sighted U.S.S. "Villalobos" at 8.40am.
At 10.10am stood on various courses for anchorage at Guiuan, Captain conning.
At 11.55am came to anchor [in] 10 fathoms water, 30 fathoms port chain.
Bearings of anchorage, as follows: Guiuan church N50°E, North slope North range N13°E, ship's head NE.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from ESE.
Barometer falling.
At 3.00pm low water.
Commanding Officer [of] garrison came on board.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from ESE to NNE and calm.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Villalobos" came in and anchored at 4.20pm, Commanding Officer came on board.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters.
J.C. Lewis, Coal Passer, confined until further orders, to await investigation of charge of theft, by order of Commanding Officer.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Clear and warm.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Moon rose at 12.00am.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
87 |
85 |
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2 February 1902
At anchor off Guiuan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.02, Long 125.71
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Calm to light airs from the North and NNE.
Barometer falling first part, then rising.
Clearing up decks for Sunday inspection.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NNE.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: W.T. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman, absent from lifeboat when called away, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; F. Sheffick, Coal Passer, coming on deck with dirty shoes, soiling deck, using vulgar and offensive language to a petty officer, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class.
At 9.20am placed F. Sheffick, Coal Passer, in confinement for 2 days, on bread and water, by order of the Commanding Officer.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Commanding Officer made inspection of the ship.
Held general muster.
At 11.00am U.S.S. "Villalobos" got under way and stood out of harbor.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NNE.
Barometer falling slowly.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NNE.
Barometer varying slightly.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
89 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
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3 February 1902
At anchor off Guiuan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands, [and] at sea
Lat 11.25, Long 125.04 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NNE and NNW.
Barometer first fell, then rose.
At 5.55am got under way and stood out to Southward.
At 6.45am put over patent log, reading 38.
At 6.48am set course N76°W, patent log reading 38.2.
At 7.00am sighted U.S.S. "Villalobos" close inshore.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 81.8.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant to misty.
Light to gentle breezes from NW and North by East.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Steaming ahead on course N76°W (per standard compass).
At 8.55am sighted the chartered transport "Hai-Mun" standing toward Guiuan.
At 9.32am changed course to N60°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 63.2.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by exercise at great guns.
At 9.50am stopped engines and sighted lorcha with marines stores.
At 10.20am ahead full speed, with lorcha in tow.
At 10.30am changed course to N22°W (per standard compass), took in patent log.
At 10.52am changed course to N33°W (per standard compass).
At 11.20am changed course to N30°W (per standard compass).
At 11.00am sighted U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" near Basey.
Signals: U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" general 4797; [at] 11.23am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon", "How soon will you be ready?"; 11.45am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon", "When will you be ready to move?"; 11.55am U.S.S. "Yorktown" to U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon", "Follow me to Tacloban, then to Catbalogan".
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 86.8.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with passing showers.
Light airs to light breezes from North, NNW, NNE and West to calm.
Barometer falling.
At 12.20pm brought ship to anchor with port anchor in 3¾ fathoms of water, with 15 fathoms of chain at water's edge.
At 12.30pm U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" got under way from Basey [Bassey in log-book] and stood toward Tacloban.
At 1.00pm U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" anchored off Tacloban.
At 1.10pm the Commanding Officer went on board U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon".
At 1.30pm U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" got under way, with the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Yorktown", and stood out through the San Juanico Strait for Catbalogan.
At 2.35pm up anchor and stood out of the harbor for Basey [Bassey in log-book], the Navigator conning the ship.
At 3.10pm came to anchor off Basey [Bassey in log-book] in 4½ fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of chain.
Signals: at 1.32pm U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" to U.S.S. "Yorktown" general signal 132, 117; U.S.S. "Yorktown" to whaleboat "Bring pilot off without delay".
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 71.4.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant and rainy.
Calm and light airs from the NNE, North and NW.
Barometer rising, then steady.
At 4.55pm sent officer ashore to make arrangements for target practice.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty, with lightning.
Calm to light airs and light breezes from NW and North.
Barometer unsteady.
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8am to meridian:
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments:
C.R. Green, Coal Passer, assaulting another person in the Navy, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; Gun Ting, Mess Attendant, using vulgar and offensive language to another person in the Navy, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; F.W. Peters, Seaman, no jackknife at quarters, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class; E. Roth, Machinist Second-class, absent from station getting vessel under way, assembly having sounded, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; W. Roberts, Fireman First-class, absent from station getting vessel under way, assembly having sounded, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J.A. Loerwald [Lowerwald in log-book], Fireman First-class, absent from station getting vessel under way, assembly having sounded, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J.P. Coyle, Second-class Fireman, absent from station getting vessel under way, assembly having sounded, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; A.P. Kerwin, Coal Passer, absent from station getting vessel under way, assembly having sounded, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; A. Palmstedt, Second-class Fireman, absent from station getting vessel under way, assembly having sounded, 2 days' extra duty, one month longer 2nd [conduct] class; (over)
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J.P. Burns, Oiler, absent from station getting under way, assembly having sounded, 2 days' extra duty, one month longer 3rd [conduct] class; G.J. Woods, Coal Passer, articles in lucky bag, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; A. Podolsky, Ordinary Seaman, not at station getting under way, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of the following men for 12 months, from February 1, 1902: C.R. Davis, Coxswain; J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
88 |
86 |
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4 February 1902
At anchor off Basey, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.27, Long 125.06
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Calm to light airs from the NNW and North.
Barometer falling, then steady and rising.
At 6.00am sent 1st Division ashore as firing party for target practice.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with passing showers of rain.
Light airs from NNW to calm.
Barometer falling.
Current, as follows: [at] 9.00am 0.3 [knots]; 10.00am 0.2; 11.00am 0.2 to 0.
Small arm target practice ashore, First Division firing.
Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: V. Moralis, Second-class Fireman, J.F. Smith, Second-class Fireman, and J.F. Frawley, First-class Fireman, absent from station getting vessel under way, assembly having sounded, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; W.R. Coleman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, not depressing gun muzzle when raining, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Commanding Officer [of] garrison called on Commanding Officer [of] this ship.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, boat inspection.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy, with passing showers of rain.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
Current, as follows: [at] 1.00pm 0; 2.00pm 0.2 [knots]; 3.00pm 0.3; 4.00pm 0.4.
Small arm target practice ashore, First Division finished firing, Second Division went ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Hazy.
Light airs from West and calms.
Barometer rising.
Crew mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Small arm target practice ashore, 2nd Division finished, 3rd Division commenced.
Commanding Officer [of] this ship made call on Commanding Officer of garrison.
8pm to midnight:
Hazy.
Light airs to light breezes from NW.
Barometer rising.
Current: [at] 9.00pm 0.3 [knots]; 10.00pm 0.5; 11.00pm 1.0; 12.00am 1.5.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
88 |
86 |
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5 February 1902
At anchor off Basey, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.27, Long 125.06
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy, drizzling rain, to hazy, to drizzling rain.
Light airs to light breezes from NW to North.
Barometer rising.
Current: [at] 1.00am 1.6 [knots]; 2.00am 1.6; 3.00am 1.6; 4.00am 0.6; 5.00am 0.2.
At 6.00am 3rd Division went ashore for small arm target practice.
Army tug "Mobile" came in and anchored at 6.45am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with rain.
Light airs from North.
Barometer rose, then fell.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters and mustered the crew at their stations for abandon ship.
Overhauled boats.
At 10.00am sent the Powder Division ashore for target practice.
At 11.15am U.S.S. "Panay" came in and anchored, and Commanding Officer came on board.
Received from U.S.S. "Panay" the following men, with bags, hammocks and papers, transferred from U.S.S. "Manila" via U.S.S. "Zafiro" [U.S.S. "Zaphiro" in log-book]: L.J. Burke, Ordinary Seaman; J.C. Brown, Ordinary Seaman; C. Palmer, Landsman; J. Shippard, Coxswain; J.J. Fahey, Yeoman Third-class; and A.F. Sloan, Painter.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs to breezes from North to NE and NNE.
Barometer first fell, then steady.
At 1.00pm sent Marine Guard ashore at Basey for target practice.
At 2.45pm U.S.S. "Panay" got under way and stood out of harbor.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and raining.
Calm to light airs from NNW and NW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Sighted U.S.S. "Quiros" off Tacloban, Leyte Island [Leite Island in log-book].
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters.
At 5.00pm all the firing party returned aboard.
At 6.05pm U.S.S. "Quiros" came to anchor nearby, and Commanding Officer returned on board.
At 6.30pm received from U.S.S. "Quiros" the following men, with bags, hammocks and papers, transferred from U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" for further transfer to station ship, Cavite, Philippine Islands: W. Bradbury, Apprentice First-class; H.M. Boertmann, Gunner's Mate Third-class; H.B. Clark, Apprentice First-class; J. McCabe, Quartermaster Second-class; C.A. Robinson, Coxswain; J. Waters, Coxswain; and S.H. Dyer, Coxswain.
At target practice expended 1100 rounds 6 mm rifle ammunition and 800 rounds .38 caliber revolver ammunition.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs from NW.
Barometer rising slowly.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
87 |
85 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
86 |
84 |
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6 February 1902
At anchor off Basey, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.27, Long 125.06
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy first part, with mist and passing rain showers, overcast and rainy second part.
Light airs to breezes from North and NW.
Barometer fell first part, then rose.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm and light breezes from NW, North and NNW.
Barometer falling.
At 8.50am engineer's force started ashore for target practice.
At 9.20am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Quiros" came on board, and left at 10.50am.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by general quarters, the divisions reported ready, as follows: 1st Division 4 minutes 10 seconds; 2nd Division 4 minutes; 3rd Division 4 minutes 25 seconds; Powder Division 4 minutes and 25 seconds; Marines 4 minutes 25 seconds; Engineer's Division 2 minutes 50 seconds; Surgeon's Division 4 minutes.
The guns were trained, as follows: from level to extreme elevation, 29 seconds; from extreme elevation to extreme depression, 13 seconds; from abeam to extreme train forward, 32 seconds; from extreme train forward to extreme train aft, 41 seconds.
At 11.23am U.S.S. "Quiros" got under way, standing out of the harbor.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy, with passing showers.
Calm and light breezes from the NW.
Barometer falling.
At 12.25pm hauled down the Senior Officer's pennant.
At 1.22pm the Commanding Officer left the ship for Tacloban.
At 1.32pm routine drills.
The 2nd Division of engineer's force left for target practice, and the 1st Division returned.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs from NW, North and NNW, and breezes.
Barometer falling, then rising.
At 4.40pm the Engineer's Division returned on board from shore.
At 4.50pm the Commanding Officer returned on board.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light to gentle breezes from the North.
Barometer rising slowly.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
86 |
84 |
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7 February 1902
At anchor off Basey, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands, [and off Tacloban, Leyte Island, Philippine Islands]
Lat 11.26, Long 125.00
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs and light breezes from the North and NW.
Barometer falling.
Carried out morning orders.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and rainy.
Light breezes from NW.
Barometer rising.
At 8.20am got under way and stood on various courses for Tacloban, Philippine Islands.
At 9.00am came to anchor in 4½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms port chain.
Bearings of anchorage as follows: Panirugan Point [Paniriyan Point in log-book] S48°E, Binatac Point [Binatac Point in log-book] N21°E, ship's head WSW.
By order of Commanding Officer released Gun Ting, Mess Attendant, he having served his term of confinement, and confined C.R. Green, Coal Passer, (3) three days [on] bread and water.
The Commanding Officer awarded following punishments at mast: J.S. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, absent from armed boat's crew at muster, 2 days' extra duty and reduced one [conduct] class; H. Staub, Landsman, throwing his blue trousers overboard without authority, 2 days' extra duty.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, drills, as follows: Gun Divisions great guns; Powder Division revolvers; Marines infantry.
Current, as follows: [at] 10.00am 0.1 [knots]; 11.00am 0.2; 12.00pm 0.2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and drizzling rain.
Light airs to light breezes from NNW to North.
Barometer falling.
Current: [at] 1.00pm 0.4 [knots]; 2.00pm 0.8; 3.00pm 0.3; 4.00pm, flood, 0.2.
Steamer "Antonio" came in and anchored.
Tested magazine flood cocks and storerooms.
Received on board following stores in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 50 sacks flour; 28 cases corned beef; 25 cases tomatoes; 2 cases butter; 10 sacks sugar; 4 sacks rice; 4 cases coffee; 3 cases roast beef; 4 barrels hams.
Steamer "Magallanes" ["Magallenes" in log-book] got under way and stood out.
U.S.S. "Villalobos" came in and anchored at 3.17pm.
Holding sub-caliber target practice, 6-inch guns, at moving target.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and drizzling rain.
Light airs from North.
Barometer rising.
Current: [at] 5.00pm 1.4 [knots]; 6.00pm 1.5; 7.00pm 1.0; 8.00pm 1.0.
U.S.S. "Panay" came in and anchored at 4.35pm.
Continued sub-caliber target practice, 6-inch guns, moving target.
Expended ammunition, as follows: 45 rounds .45 caliber; 10 rounds 6 mm.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters.
Exercised at fire drill, times: 1st [Division] 1 minute 45 seconds; 2nd [Division] 1 minute 50 seconds; 3rd [Division] 2 minutes 35 seconds; 4th [Division] 2 minutes 35 seconds; 5th [Division] 3 minutes 10 seconds; time 3 minutes 10 seconds.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, hazy to drizzling rain.
Light breezes from NW.
Barometer falling.
Current: [at] 9.00pm 0.9 [knots]; 10.00pm 1.2; 11.00pm 2.3; 12.00am 2.4.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
91 |
87 |
85 |
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8 February 1902
At anchor off Tacloban, Leyte [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.26, Long 125.00
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and drizzling rain.
Light to gentle breezes from NW.
Barometer falling.
Current: [at] 1.00am 2.1 [knots]; 2.00am 1.8; 3.00am 1.7; 4.00am 0.1.
Slack water at 4.00am.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and drizzling rain.
Gentle breezes to light airs from NW.
Barometer rising.
Current: [at] 5.00am 0.4 [knots]; 6.00am 1.8; 7.00am 1.5.
Steamer "Antonio" got under way and stood out.
U.S.S. "Panay" got under way 6.30am and stood out.
Field day.
Ensign C.F. Fischer, U.S. Navy, reported on board for passage to U.S.S. "Annapolis".
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from NW and North.
Barometer falling slowly.
Field day.
Sent mess caterers ashore.
At 8.45am U.S.S. "Villalobos" got under way and stood out through San Juanico Strait [San Juanica Straits in log-book].
At 10.00am let fires die out under B boiler.
At 10.40am S.S. "Bohol" came in and anchored, sent boarding officer on board.
At 11.40am U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" came in and anchored, and Commanding Officer came on board.
Current: at 9.00am 1 knot; at 10.00am 7 knots; at 11.00am 4 knots; at 12.00pm ship swinging to flood.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Caterers returned aboard.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Current: at 1.00pm slack water; at 2.00pm 1.2 knots; at 3.00pm 1.8 knots; at 4.00pm 1.3 knots.
At 1.30pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" left the ship.
At 2.05pm U.S.S. "Quiros" came in and anchored, and Commanding Officer came on board.
At 3.15pm U.S.S. "Panay" came in and anchored.
Sent 3rd cutter and diving crew alongside U.S.S. "Quiros" with diving apparatus.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from NNE to North by West and NNW.
Barometer steady.
Current: at 5.00pm 1.1 knots; at 6.00pm 1.3 knots; at 7.00pm 1.5 knots; at 8.00pm 1.2 knots.
At 5.00pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Panay" came on board.
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
At 5.30pm cutter returned from U.S.S. "Quiros" with diving apparatus.
Sent visiting parties to U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" and U.S.S. "Quiros".
Transferred to U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon", with bag, hammock and papers, F. Noble, Electrician First-class, and sent on board M. Powell, Coxswain, and W. Grimaldi, Coxswain.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Light and gentle breezes from NW.
Barometer rising.
Current: at 9.00pm 0.5 knots; at 10.00pm 0.5 knots; at 11.00pm 1.0 knot; at 12.00am 1.5 knots.
At 9.30pm ship swung to ebb.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
86 |
84 |
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9 February 1902
At anchor off Tacloban, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.26, Long 125.00
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and cool.
Calm to light airs from NW.
Barometer fell first part and then rose.
At 6.05am U.S.S. "Quiros" left the harbor.
At 7.00am lit fires under three boilers.
Current: at 1.00am 2.2 knots; [at] 2.00am 2.2; at 3.00am 2.0; at 4.00am 2.0; at 5.00am 2.0; at 6.00am 2.0 knots; at 7.00am 1.8; at 8.00am 1.6 knots.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs and light breezes from the NW, ENE and NNE.
Barometer falling.
Quarters at 9.30am and the Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.
At 10.15am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" came aboard ship, and left at 10.45am.
Strength of tide: [at] 9.00am 0.9 knots; 10.00am 1.5 knots; 11.00am 1 knot; 12.00pm 1 knot.
A small merchant steamer, "Freda", came into the harbor.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant to misty.
Light to gentle breezes from the NNE and NE.
Barometer steady and rising.
Made preparation for getting under way, secured all boats for sea.
At 2.50pm up anchor, and at 3.00pm got under way, standing out of the harbor, the Commanding Officer conning the ship.
At 3.25pm on course S31°E (per standard compass).
At 3.48pm changed course to S18°E (per standard compass) and put over the patent log, reading 65.8.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 84.3.
4pm to 6pm:
Hazy and cool.
Light to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming with 3 boilers, on course S18°E (per standard compass).
At 4.42pm changed course to S23°E (per standard compass), log [reading] 74.3.
Average steam pressure 117 pounds, revolutions 99.4.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S23°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 114 [pounds], average revolutions 90.5.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Gentle breezes from the NE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Steaming ahead on course S23°E (per standard compass).
At 9.10pm changed course to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.3.
At 11.25pm South end of Panaon Island abeam, distant 3.3 [miles].
Changed course to SW (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 36.5.
Average steam 113 [pounds], average revolutions 88.5.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
89 |
87 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
86 |
84 |
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10 February 1902
At sea, making passage from Tacloban to Cebu, Philippine Islands
Lat 10.30, Long 124.13 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Hazy and cool.
Gentle to moderate breezes from North to North by West.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S45°W (per standard compass).
At 12.08am [set] course S79°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 39.5.
At 2.12am [set] course N48°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 57.5.
Average steam pressure 119 pounds, revolutions 90.5.
4am to 8am:
Hazy and cool.
Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE to North.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N48°W (per standard compass).
At 5.00am slowed down and changed course to North by East, patent log reading 82.7.
At 5.20am changed course to NE by North, patent log [reading] 83.7, and went ahead half speed.
At 5.30am changed course to NNE, patent log [reading] 84, and went ahead full speed.
At 6.25am changed course to North by E½E, patent log [reading] 92.0.
At 6.56am changed course to N40°E, patent log [reading] 96.4.
At 7.10am changed course to NE¼E, patent log [reading] 98.7.
Running between Leyte and Canigao [Kanigao in log-book] Islands.
At 7.14am changed course to North by East, patent log [reading] 99.0.
At 7.16am changed course to N½E, patent log [reading] 99.2.
At 7.20am changed course to North, patent log [reading] 99.7.
At 7.25am changed course to NNW, patent log [reading] 0.6.
At 7.38am changed course to N64°W, patent log [reading] 2.5.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 82.6.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Gentle to moderate breezes from North and NNW.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Steaming ahead on course N64°W (per standard compass).
At 8.41am changed course to N85°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 12.0.
At 10.09am changed course to S85°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 24.0.
At 11.45am changed course to West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 39.6.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by exercise at training battery, then 1st Section infantry, 2nd Section artillery.
C.R. Green, Coal Passer, term of confinement having expired, he was by order of the Commanding Officer released and restored to duty.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: W.E. Demoss, Private Marine, not falling in with guard when guard was called, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; V. Moralis, Second-class Fireman, tracking dirt about berth deck, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class; R.B. Heise, Corporal, neglect of duty, sitting down on post, 3 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 3rd [conduct] class; G.T. Fallon, Private Marine, neglect of duty, sitting down on post, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; A.L. Hurd, Seaman, going below on berth deck while watch was on deck, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Average steam 121 [pounds], revolutions 91.
Meridian to 4pm:
Hazy.
Light to gentle breezes from NNW and North.
Barometer falling.
On various courses standing in towards Cebu.
At 12.45pm hauled in patent log, reading 49.8.
At 1.34pm came to anchor in 9½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms port chain.
Bearings of anchorage: left tangent Fort San Pedro S74°W, Bing Laxadrive Shoal [?] N29°E, ship's head West by South.
Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: $4,531.94 gold.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 6pm:
Hazy.
Gentle to moderate breezes from North to NE by North.
Barometer rising.
Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 5 quarters fresh beef.
Ensign C.H. Fisher, U.S. Navy, left ship and went aboard Army transport "Relief" for passage to Zamboanga [Zamboango in log-book] for duty on board U.S.S. "Annapolis".
At 5.02pm got under way and stood out.
At 5.48pm put over patent log, reading 48.8.
Course N50°E (per standard compass).
6pm to 8pm:
Overcast and misty, drizzling last hour.
Moderate to stiff breeze from North.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N50°E.
At 6.45pm changed course to N17°E, patent log [reading] 56.8.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 89.6.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, with passing storms.
Moderate breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Steaming ahead on course N17°E (per standard compass).
At 11.52pm changed course to N14°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 99.8.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.2.
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11 February 1902
At sea, and at anchor of Catbalogan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, hazy.
Moderate to stiff breezes from NNE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming with three boilers, on course N14°W (per standard compass), West coast of Leyte [Island] on starboard beam.
At 3.20am changed course to N30°E (per standard compass), log [reading] 29.8.
At 1.30am passed steamer (showing no sidelights) bound to Southward.
Average steam pressure 118 [pounds], revolutions 90.4.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Gentle to stiff breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N30°E (per standard compass).
At 4.38am changed course to N50°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 40.7.
At 4.45am changed course to N86°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 41.8.
At 5.05am changed course to N84°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 44.2.
At 7.40am [2.40am in log-book] sighted U.S.S. "Quiros" inshore, standing to the Northward, and exchanged distinguishing pennants.
Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 89.2.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs from ENE and NE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming on course N84°E (per standard compass).
At 8.14am changed course to S84°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 72.3.
At 8.47am changed course to E¼N, patent log [reading] 76.8.
At 8.50am hauled in patent log, reading 77.4.
At 9.22am moored alongside United States collier U.S.S. "Iris".
At 9.23am Commanding Officers [of] U.S.S. "Villalobos" and U.S.S. "Calamianes" came on board.
At 10.15am U.S.S. "Wompatuck" came in and went alongside United States collier U.S.S. "Iris", and Commanding Officer came on board.
Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Villalobos", U.S.S. "Calamianes" and U.S.S. "Wompatuck" left the ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, misty, with passing showers of rain.
Light airs to breezes from ENE.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 1.00pm commenced coaling from after hold of the collier U.S.S. "Iris".
At 1.00pm Commanding Officer went on board the United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck", which got under way and stood out to Southward.
At 1.18pm U.S.S. "Calamianes" got under way and stood out to the Northward.
At 3.00pm U.S.S. "Pampanga" came in and anchored, and Commanding Officer came on board.
Took on board during the watch 45 tons and 747 pounds coal.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Draft before coaling: forward 13 feet 2 inches; aft 16 feet 4 inches.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Knocked off coaling at 4.45pm on account of rain.
Took on board altogether 66 tons 747 pounds coal.
At 4.50pm U.S.S. "Wompatuck" came in and went alongside United States collier U.S.S. "Iris", and Commanding Officer returned on board.
Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Pampanga" left the ship.
At 6.25pm U.S.S. "Albay" came in and anchored, and Commanding Officer came on board.
At 10.00pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Albay" left the ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
86 |
84 |
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, and cloudy.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
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12 February 1902
Moored alongside U.S.S. "Iris" at Catbalogan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs and breezes from NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.30am U.S.S. "Paragua" came in and anchored.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant, misty.
Light airs to breezes from NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 5.45am started coaling.
At 7.20am knocked off coaling for breakfast.
Took on board during watch 44 tons 1494 pounds coal.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light to gentle breezes from the NE.
Barometer rising, then steady.
Coaling ship.
At 8.20am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Paragua" came on board.
At 9.00am low tide.
At 10.45am finished coaling, having taken on board altogether 170 tons.
At 11.20am U.S.S. "Villalobos" got under way and stood out of the harbor.
At 11.25am U.S.S. "Calamianes" came to anchor, and her Commanding Officer reported on board.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Draft of ship forward 13 feet 9 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Calm, light airs to light and gentle breezes from the ENE.
Barometer falling, then steady.
At 12.50pm singled the mooring lines.
At 1.00pm [called] all hands unmoor ship.
At 1.05pm cast off and got under way from U.S.S. "Iris".
At 1.18pm came to anchor with port anchor in 4¾ fathoms water and 30 fathoms chain at water's edge.
At 1.18pm U.S.S. "Paragua" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
At 1.15pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Paragua" came on board, and left ship at 2.05pm.
At 2.45pm the United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" shoved off from U.S.S. "Iris" and stood out to the Westward.
At 3.10pm U.S.S. "Albay" got under way and stood out to the Westward.
At 3.55pm U.S.S. "Paragua" shoved off from U.S.S. "Iris" and stood over to anchorage.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Calm and light airs from the NE.
Barometer rising.
At 4.00pm U.S.S. "Paragua" came to anchor.
At 5.03pm U.S.S. "Mariveles" came in and anchored.
At 5.20pm the Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Mariveles" reported on board, and left at 5.30pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs from the NE.
Barometer steady, then rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
90 |
88 |
85 |
83 |
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13 February 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 4am:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Calm.
Barometer steady, then rising.
At 2.00am high water.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Calm and light airs from the ESE and North.
Barometer rising, then steady.
At 6.11am U.S.S. "Mariveles" [U.S.S. "Marivelles" in log-book] got under way, and at 6.18am she moored alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
At 7.15am sent mail to U.S.S. "Mariveles".
Carried out morning orders.
At 7.45am low water.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Hazy.
Light airs from NE to calm.
Barometer rising.
Commanding Officer awarded following punishments at the mast: O.H. Hammerstedt, Coxswain, failing to report one of his men as absent from muster [at] 4.00am, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; W. Gibbons, Coxswain, failing to report one of his men as absent from muster [at] 4.00am, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J.S. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, not laying aft to armed boat's crew muster (2nd offense), 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced 2 [conduct] classes.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, exercised at general quarters.
At 8.05am U.S.S. "Mariveles" got under way and stood out.
Reeving off new boat's falls, starboard lifeboat.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Passing showers of rain to hazy.
Light airs and breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
High water at 1.30pm.
Paid crew monthly money.
At 1.15pm exercised divisions at drills, as follows: deck divisions seamanship; Marines battery instruction.
At 12.55pm U.S.S. "Paragua" got under way and stood out.
4pm to 8pm:
Hazy.
Calm to light breezes from Northward and Eastward.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Hazy to passing showers of rain.
Calms and variable light airs and breezes.
Barometer falling.
Moon set at 10.05pm.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
86 |
84 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
92 |
90 |
84 |
82 |
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14 February 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.77, Long 124.87
Commences and until 4am:
Hazy and cool.
Calms and light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising.
High water at 2.30am.
At 2.00am large fire on island to Westward.
4am to 8am:
Hazy.
Calms and light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Paragua" came in and anchored at 6.50am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
At 8.30am sighted U.S.S. "Wompatuck" coming in with the wreck of the U.S. Army transport "Wright" in tow.
At 9.25am U.S.S. "Paragua" got under way and took U.S.S. "Calamianes" in tow and stood out to the Northward.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees, and equipped boats for distant service.
At 9.50am U.S.S. "Wompatuck" came in and left the U.S. Army transport "Wright" at anchor outside, and then went alongside United States collier U.S.S. "Iris" and moored.
At 11.50am sent following men to U.S.S. "Wompatuck" for passage to station ship, Cavite, Philippine Islands: W. Bradbury, Apprentice First-class; S.H. Dyer, Coxswain; J. Waters, Coxswain; C.F. Robinson, Coxswain; H.B. Clark, Apprentice First-class; H. Boertmann, Gunner's Mate Third-class; J. McCabe, Quartermaster Second-class.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Wompatuck" for further transfer to station ship, Cavite, Philippine Islands, the following men, with bags, hammock, and necessary papers: A. Bried, Apprentice First-class; A.R. Lyon, Apprentice First-class; I. Martelli, Apprentice First-class; and F.G. Weisz, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty, with frequent rain squalls.
Light breezes from North by East to calm and light airs.
Barometer steady.
At 1.15pm equipped boats for distant service and sent them out for individual exercise under sail and oars in charge of boat officers.
At 1.25pm U.S.S. "Wompatuck" got under way and left the harbor.
The following samples were forwarded to the General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands, via U.S.S. "Wompatuck", from Steam Engineering Department: 1 dead plate; 1 furnace front center piece lining; 1 brass casting, hollow cylinder; 1 hand lamp burner; 1 box lamp burner; 1 gauge glass grommet.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and misty.
Light airs to breezes from NE.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 4.55pm U.S.S. "Albay" came in and anchored.
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters and sounded the fire alarm, streams, as follows: 1st 20 seconds; 2nd 40 seconds; 3rd 1 minute; 4th 2 minutes 10 seconds; 5th 3 minutes.
At 6.04pm U.S.S. "Mariveles" came in and anchored.
Commanding Officers [of] U.S.S. "Albay" and U.S.S. "Mariveles" came on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs and breezes from NE.
Barometer varying slightly.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
82 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
86 |
84 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
91 |
89 |
86 |
84 |
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15 February 1902
At sea, and at anchor off Weyler, Philippine Islands
Lat 12.19, Long 124.40
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNE and light to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
At 6.15am U.S.S. "Mariveles" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
At 7.00am got under way and stood out to Northward.
At 7.07am put over patent log, reading 77.4.
At 7.40am set course N42°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 81.8.
Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 88.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, to misty and passing showers.
Light to gentle breezes from the NE and NNE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Steaming ahead on course N42°W (per standard compass).
At 8.35am sighted a number of bancas on starboard beam, slowed both engines.
At 8.37am stopped engines to communicate with them.
At 8.37am [sic] full speed ahead, put over patent log.
J.S. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, term of confinement having expired, by order of the Commanding Officer he was released and restored to duty.
At 8.45am changed course to N53°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 89.5.
At 10.30am sighted U.S.S. "Paragua" under way, standing toward this vessel.
At 10.45am stopped engines to communicate with her.
At 10.30am [sic] changed course to N36°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 5.1.
At 10.55am ahead full speed.
At 11.00am changed course to N25°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.1.
At 11.30am changed course to N½W.
At 11.30am [called] all hands bring ship to anchor.
At 11.43am came to anchor with port anchor in 10 fathoms of water and 30 fathoms chain.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, squally with passing showers.
Light airs, light, gentle and moderate breezes from the NE.
Barometer falling and then steady.
At 1.35pm sighted U.S.S. "Pampanga" coming into the harbor.
At 1.58pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Pampanga" reported aboard, and left at 2.35pm.
At 3.15pm [called] all hands up anchor.
At 3.20pm under way, [put] over patent log, reading 11.7.
At 3.30pm set course to SSE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 12.0.
At 3.38pm changed course to S40°E, patent log [reading] 14.0.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 88.5.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from the NE.
Barometer steady, then rising.
Steaming ahead on course S40°E (per standard compass).
At 4.17pm changed course to S55°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.1.
At 4.30pm changed course to S80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 22.3.
At 4.40pm changed course to East by North.
At 4.45pm changed course to N58°E.
Hauled in patent log at 4.50pm, reading 25.8.
At 4.48pm [called] all hands bring ship to anchor.
At 5.10pm came to anchor with port anchor in 5¼ fathoms water and 30 fathoms chain at water's edge off Calbayog [Calbayok in log-book], Philippine Islands.
At 7.35pm U.S.S. "Pampanga" came into the harbor.
At 7.45pm the Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Pampanga" reported aboard.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 114 [pounds], average revolutions 87.5.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
82 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
89 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
93 |
84 |
82 |
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Calm to light airs from the NE.
Barometer falling.
At 8.40pm U.S.S. "Paragua" came in and Commanding Officer reported aboard.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Weyler is also known as Piña.
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16 February 1902
At anchor off Calbayog [Calbayok in log-book], Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 12.06, Long 124.60
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, to overcast and misty.
Calm and light airs from the NE.
Barometer falling first part, then rising and steady.
Carried out morning orders.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Hazy and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
At 10.30am low water.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters.
Ship and crew inspected by Commanding Officer, Articles of War read.
At 10.00am U.S.S. "Pampanga" got under way and stood out.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Commanding Officer awarded following punishments at the mast: E. Battistella, Apprentice First-class, loud talking and swearing on quarterdeck, 4 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; F. Sheffick, Coal Passer, not standing to attention when silence was sounded, 3 days' extra duty; F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, not laying aft to boat's falls when ordered, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; F. Sonoyama, Machinist Second-class, losing scrubbed locker bag from line, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J.J. Malloy, Fireman First-class, losing scrubbed locker bag from line, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Meridian to 4pm:
Hazy to passing showers of rain.
Light airs to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.45pm Army gunboat "Florida" got under way and stood out.
Liberty party of 12 men went ashore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Hazy to drizzling rain.
Light airs and breezes from NE to NNE.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned on time.
U.S.S. "Mariveles" came in and anchored at 4.32pm.
At 4.40pm delivered Summary Court Martial specifications in case of J.B. Turner, Private Marine, and J.C. Lewis, Coal Passer.
J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, having gone ashore on duty in running boat, returned to ship drunk and was placed in single irons for safe keeping at 5.03pm.
Army transport "Lawton" came in and anchored at 7.30pm, and was boarded.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Hazy and cool.
Light breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Low water at 11.00pm.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
82 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
91 |
89 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
84 |
82 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
89 |
87 |
83 |
81 |
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17 February 1902
At anchor off Calbayog [Calbayok in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 12.06, Long 124.60
Commences and until 4am:
Hazy and cool.
Calm and light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Hazy and pleasant.
Light airs and breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Hoisted out steamer.
Received from "Lawton" in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 355 barrels fresh beef; and 69 pounds mutton.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and misty, with occasional light showers of rain.
Light airs to gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer rose first part, then steady.
At 8.10am surveying party left the ship, in charge of Lieutenant Stanworth, U.S. Navy.
At 9.00am sent mess caterers ashore.
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J. Smedley, Coal Passer, insubordination, refusing to obey the order of machinist on watch, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
At 9.20am placed J. Smedley, Coal Passer, in confinement for five days, on bread and water, by order of the Commanding Officer.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, and overhauled battery, drilled Marine Guard at infantry.
At 9.35am U.S.S. "Paragua" got under way and stood out to the Northward.
At 10.20am U.S. Army transport "Lawton" got under way and stood out to the Southward.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and overcast.
Gentle to moderate breezes from North and NNE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Overhauled battery.
At 1.00pm surveying party returned on board.
At 3.00pm mess caterers returned aboard.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and misty, with occasional light shower of rain.
Calm to light airs and breezes from NNE to North by East.
Barometer rising slowly.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, misty.
Calm to light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
89 |
82 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
91 |
85 |
83 |
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18 February 1902
At anchor off Calbayog [Calbayok in log-book], Samar Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 12.06, Long 124.60
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and misty, with occasional light showers of rain.
Calm to light airs from NNE.
Barometer falling slowly first part, then rising.
At 7.00am survey party left the ship in steam launch and second cutter, in charge of Lieutenant Stanworth, U.S. Navy.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, with passing showers.
Light to gentle to moderate breezes from the NNE.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by routine drill.
At 9.04am a Summary Court Martial met, and adjourned at 11.23am to await the action of the convening authority.
At 8.45am a signal on the point was erected.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, with passing showers.
Gentle breezes from the NNE.
Barometer falling.
At 3.05pm the surveying party returned to the ship.
At 3.40pm the Commanding Officer left the ship.
At 3.30pm high water.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant to misty.
Gentle to light breezes to light airs from the NNE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.15pm the U.S. Army gunboat "Florida" came to anchor.
At 5.28pm the Commanding Officer returned to the ship.
At 5.00pm high water.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant to misty.
Light airs from the NNE.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
89 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
86 |
84 |
82 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
91 |
89 |
84 |
82 |
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19 February 1902
At anchor off Calbayog [Calbayok in log-book], Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 12.06, Long 124.60
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, with passing showers.
Light airs to light breezes from the NNE.
Barometer falling first part, then rising.
High water at 5.00am.
8am to meridian:
Passing showers of rain to hazy.
Light airs to gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer falling.
Low water at 11.00am.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters.
Exercised, as follows: 1st [period] man all guns; 2nd collision quarters; 3rd fire quarters.
Commanding Officer awarded following punishment: J.J. Coleman, First-class Fireman, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Overhauling whaleboat.
Army gunboat "Florida" got under way at 10.10am and stood out.
Sighted boat adrift with soldiers to Northward, picked up same with steamer and towed in at 11.00am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Passing showers of rain.
Light airs and breezes from NNE.
Barometer falling.
Surveying party went ashore at 1.30pm.
Overhauling whaleboat.
Scraping paintwork [of] main battery and decks around same.
Raised all 6-inch guns clear of trunnions, cleaned, oiled, and reseated.
Army gunboat "Florida" came in and anchored at 3.20pm.
Steamer "Lao-Ang" ["Lo-Ang" in log-book] came in and anchored at 2.55pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, with passing showers of rain.
Light breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Moon rose at 6.00pm.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters.
Continued work on battery and whaleboat.
Surveying party returned at 5.25pm.
At 6.45pm exercised at searchlights and signals.
Tested night battle circuit.
U.S.S. "Mariveles" came in and anchored at 7.13pm.
"Florida" got under way and stood out, "Lao-Ang" ["Lo-Ang" in log-book] at 5.30pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to drizzling rain.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Low water at 11.00pm.
At 9.50pm went to night general quarters.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
89 |
82 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
91 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
85 |
83 |
82 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
90 |
88 |
84 |
82 |
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20 February 1902
At anchor off Calbayog [Calbayok in log-book], Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 12.06, Long 124.60
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy, passing showers of rain to hazy.
Light airs from NNE and calms.
Barometer falling.
At 3.40am moon set.
4am to 8am:
Hazy.
Light airs from NNE and calms.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Mariveles" got under way and stood out at 6.00am.
At 7.45am sighted U.S.S. "Quiros" standing in from Northward.
Two steamers passed outside, standing to Southward.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm and light airs to light and gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
At 8.25am U.S.S. "Quiros" came in and anchored.
At 8.35am sent surveying party ashore, in charge of Ensign Taussig, U.S. Navy.
At 8.40am Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Quiros" came on board.
At 9.25am sent diving apparatus and diving crew to U.S.S. "Quiros", and sent following stores, received from Cavite, Philippine Islands, via U.S.S. "Paragua" for U.S.S. "Quiros": Construction and Repair Department, 200 pounds red lead; Ordnance Department, 10 gallons sperm oil; 50 pounds cotton waste; 5 pounds Vaseline; 3 hammer handles; 6 files; Equipment Department, 1 box inks; 1 box stationery; 50 feet fire hose; 1 box hand fire grenades; 1 bale canvas; Equipment Navigator's Department, 4 boxes candles; 1 box containing 1 parallel ruler and 2 "L" squares; 1 box containing 3 leads and 12 pounds hand-lead lines, 6 rocket staves.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters and sounded general alarm and drill at general quarters, the divisions reporting, as follows: 1st Division 4 minutes; 2nd Division 3 minutes 10 seconds; 3rd Division 4 minutes; Powder Division 2 minutes 20 seconds; Engineer's Division 3 minutes; Surgeon's Division 4 minutes.
At 11.20am Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Quiros" left the ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from North and NNE.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 12.20pm U.S.S. "Albay" came in and anchored.
At 12.50pm surveying party returned on board.
At 1.00pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Albay" came on board.
At 1.30pm surveying party left the ship and sent mess caterers ashore.
At 1.35pm U.S.S. "Pampanga" came in and anchored.
At 1.50pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Pampanga" came on board.
At 2.15pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Pampanga" left the ship.
At 2.25pm U.S.S. "Pampanga" got under way and stood out to Southward.
At 2.25pm the barkentine "Dolores" came in and anchored.
At 2.30pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Albay" left the ship.
At 3.40pm U.S.S. "Albay" got under way and stood out to Southward.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
89 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters and exercised at setting up.
At 5.15pm mess caterers returned on board.
At 5.45pm diving party returned from U.S.S. "Quiros".
At 6.45pm surveying party returned.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
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21 February 1902
At anchor off Calbayog [Calbayok in log-book] and Catbalogan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.78, Long 124.87
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and cool.
Calm to light airs from NNE.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Clear and cool.
Light airs to breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
At 7.05am got under way and stood out to Southward.
At 7.23am put over patent log, reading 24.8.
At 7.30am set course S34°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 25.6.
At 8.00am changed course to S37°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.3.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 86.3.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant to misty.
Light airs from the NNE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Steaming ahead on course S37°E (per standard compass).
At 8.30am changed course to S39°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 35.5.
At 8.35am sighted U.S.S. "Calamianes", and at 8.45am exchanged distinguishing pennants.
At 8.45am changed course to S42°E (per standard compass).
At 9.00am changed course to S44°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 39.5.
By order of the Commanding Officer T. Mackin, Coal Passer, was placed in confinement on bread and water.
At 9.25am changed course S54°E (per standard compass), and at 9.27am to S64°E, then on various courses, the Commanding Officer conning the ship into the harbor of Catbalogan.
At 9.55am brought ship to anchor in 4½ fathoms water, with 30 fathoms of chain at water's edge.
Bearings: church N72°E, Jesus Point N33°W, ship's head NE by North.
Quarters at 9.30am and mustered crew at stations and boats for cutting out.
Hauled in patent log at 10.00am, reading 48.5.
The following ships in port: U.S.S. "Pampanga"; U.S.S. "Iris"; U.S.S. "Mariveles"; U.S. Army transport "Wright".
At 10.20am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Iris" came on board, and left at 11.07am.
At 10.35am the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Mariveles" and U.S.S. "Pampanga" came aboard, and left at 11.05am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: N.A. Batchelder, Yeoman Third-class, attempting to have annulled an order received from the Officer of the Deck, 3 first watches as deck lookout; T. Mackin, Coal Passer, noisy at quarters while getting under way, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; H.J. Hagerty, Ordinary Seaman, same offense and punishment, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Light airs to light breezes from the NNE to calm.
Barometer falling.
At 12.15pm U.S.S. "Pampanga" shifted berth.
At 12.25pm U.S.S. "Mariveles" got under way.
At 1.05pm U.S.S. "Quiros" came in the harbor and came to anchor.
At 12.30pm high water.
At 1.15pm away all boats for exercise under sail.
At 4.00pm the Commanding Officer left the ship and returned.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
The following punishment was awarded by Commanding Officer at mast: F.J. Wolcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, using abusive language to Chief Boatswain's Mate, stow sewing machine away for 15 days, reduced one [conduct] class.
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
92 |
90 |
80 |
78 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
87 |
85 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
91 |
89 |
84 |
82 |
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs from the NNE.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by stations at fire drill.
At 6.00pm sighted U.S.S. "Mariveles", with U.S.S. "Calamianes" in tow, coming into the harbor.
At 7.30pm U.S.S. "Mariveles" and U.S.S. "Calamianes" anchored, and at 7.40pm their Commanding Officers came aboard.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs from the NNE.
Barometer steady.
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22 February 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.78, Long 124.87
Washington's Birthday
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant to misty.
Light airs to light breezes from the NNE, and North to calms.
Barometer falling, then rising.
At 8.00am dressed ship.
8am to meridian:
Hazy to passing showers of rain.
Light airs to light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters.
Sent liberty party of 84 men ashore.
Commanding Officer renewed acting appointment for 12 months of James Hughes, Chief Machinist.
J. Smedley, Coal Passer, his term of confinement having expired, was released.
U.S.S. "Paragua" came in and anchored at noon.
At noon fired national salute of 21 guns.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Hazy.
Light breezes to light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
High water at 12.30pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Hazy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Low water at 6.00pm.
Liberty party all returned on time, except J.M. Duffy, Private Marine.
N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman, having returned from liberty tight, was placed in single irons for safe keeping, for creating a disturbance.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Hazy and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
J.M. Duffy, Private Marine, returned from liberty three hours over time.
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23 February 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.78, Long 124.87
Commences and until 4am:
Hazy and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Light airs and breezes from NNE and calm.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Hazy and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Low water at 4.30am.
N. Rossmuller [Rossmuler in log-book], Second-class Fireman, released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, passing showers of rain.
Calm to light airs and breezes from SW and NNE.
Barometer steady.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, not reporting the movements of U.S.S. "Pampanga", reduced one [conduct] class; N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman, tight from liberty and creating a disturbance, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J.M. Duffy, Private Marine, 3 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Commanding Officer renewed acting appointment of D.C. Hansen, Quartermaster Second-class, for 12 months
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters.
Commanding Officer inspected the ship.
Published findings and sentences of Summary Courts Martial, as follows: John C. Lewis, Coal Passer, U.S. Navy, did unlawfully have in his possession another person's property, sentence solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 30 days, full ration every third day, and to lose three months' pay, amounting to $66.00; John B. Turner, Private Marine, U.S. Marine Corps, was absent from his post without being regularly relieved, sentence solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 30 days, with full ration every third day, and to lose three months' pay, amounting to $42.00.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and misty, warm.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer fell and then rose.
At 1.30pm divisional officers inspected clothing of crew.
At 1.40pm U.S.S. "Albay" came in and anchored.
At 2.48pm U.S.S. "Quiros" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
At 3.30pm collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" came in, towing U.S.S. "Basco".
At 3.35pm U.S.S. "Basco" came to anchor.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and misty, warm.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 4.50pm collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" moored alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
At 6.10pm received diving apparatus from U.S.S. "Quiros".
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
82 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
91 |
83 |
81 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
87 |
85 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
91 |
89 |
83 |
81 |
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Misty.
Light airs from NE to calm.
Barometer falling.
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24 February 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.78, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE and NNE.
Barometer steady, then rose.
At 6.03am U.S.S. "Quiros" got under way and stood out of harbor.
At 6.23am U.S.S. "Basco" got under way and stood out.
At 6.25am U.S.S. "Pampanga" got under way and moored alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
At 6.37am U.S.S. "Calamianes" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
At 7.30am U.S.S. "Paragua" got under way and stood out to Northward.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from the West.
Barometer steady then rising.
At 8.15am commenced clearing ship for action, and continued with the evolution during the rest of the watch.
At 9.00am U.S.S. "Calamianes" hauled away from U.S.S. "Iris".
At 9.20am the U.S. Army transport "Wright" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant to misty.
Calm and light airs from the NNE.
Barometer falling.
At 12.30pm U.S.S. "Pampanga" shifted berth and picked up U.S.S. "Calamianes", took her in tow and stood out of the harbor to the Northward.
At 1.55pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Albay" came aboard, and left the ship at 2.25pm.
At 2.50pm sighted the chartered transport "Hai-Mun" coming in the harbor.
At 3.50pm "Hai-Mun" anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Light airs from the NE to calm.
Barometer falling first part, then rising.
At 4.00pm Lieutenant Mansfield reported aboard the ship to the Senior Officer present, and left at 4.20pm.
At 4.50pm U.S.S. "Albay" got under way and stood out to Southward.
Low water at 6.30pm.
At 7.30pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Iris" and Ensign Tarrant came aboard.
Received in Equipment Department from U.S.S. "Iris": 2000 gallons of fresh water.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
82 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
89 |
82 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
91 |
86 |
84 |
Transferred to U.S.S. "Albay": 55 rounds 6-pounder common shells; and 5 6-pounder ammunition chests.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of H.A. Wheeler as Plumber and Fitter for 12 months.
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25 February 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.78, Long 124.87
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Carried out morning orders.
At 6.15am U.S.S. "Nanshan" anchored.
At 6.20am U.S.S. "Iris" got under way and stood out of the harbor.
At 6.30am low water.
At 7.40am the chartered transport "Hai-Mun" got under way, and anchored at 7.53am.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Hazy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
All hands worked on breaking out, overhauling and painting cofferdams, overhauling starboard chain.
H.J. Hagerty, Ordinary Seaman, his term of confinement having expired, was released by order of the Commanding Officer.
Army transport "Hai-Mun", four lighters in tow, went out at 10.05am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Hazy and pleasant.
Light breezes from West to NW to calms.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm high water.
Continued work on cofferdams and starboard chain.
U.S.S. "Paragua" came in and anchored at 2.25pm, and U.S.S. "Basco" at 2.55pm.
Army transport "Wright" left U.S.S. "Nanshan" and anchored at 3.25pm.
U.S.S. "Paragua" went alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan" at 4.00pm.
Received on board in Ordnance Department: 2 pounds twine; 12 sail needles; 25 bath bricks; 2 erasers, steel; 100 pounds paste, polishing; 8 cutlass frogs; 3 sponges, marine; 1 canteen and strap; 5 fire buckets, leather; 3 rifle belts, 6 mm; 10 scabbards, bayonet, 6 mm; 100 cleaning cords, 6 mm; 30 extractor springs, 6 mm; 8 extractors, 6 mm; 3 front sight cover screws; 18 spare cells, firing; 10 hand springs, revolver; 2 rebound levers, revolver; 3 firing pins, 6 mm; 3 firing pin springs, 6 mm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Hazy and pleasant.
Light airs from NE and calms.
Barometer rising.
Continued work on cofferdams.
Finished overhauling starboard chain.
Shifted first shot of port chain with 105 to 120 fathoms short starboard chain.
At 5.00pm crew mustered.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Hazy and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Paragua" got under way and stood out at 9.15pm.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
89 |
87 |
81 |
79 |
Fixed ammunition room |
91 |
89 |
84 |
82 |
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26 February 1902
At anchor off Catbalogan, Samar [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 11.78, Long 124.87
Commences and until 4am:
Hazy and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
High water at 1.00am.
4am to 8am:
Hazy and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
At 7.30am low water.
At 5.50am U.S.S. "Mariveles" got under way and stood out.
At 6.20am U.S.S. "Basco" went alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan".
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Ah Sing, Mess Attendant, for washing his person on the port quarterdeck when ordered not to, 3 night watches from 8.00pm to midnight, reduced one [conduct] class; Ah Ling, Mess Attendant, for washing his person on the port quarterdeck when ordered not to, 3 night watches from 8.00pm to midnight, reduced one [conduct] class; F.H. Setterberg, Fireman First-class, not sending up a proper answer to a message sent by the officer of the deck, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Painted cofferdams, scraped, painted and oiled topmasts, painted trucks of topmasts and signal yard.
Received in Paymaster's Department the following stores: 4 barrels beans; 5 barrels salt beef; 40 barrels flour; 10 barrels pickles; 10 barrels salt pork; 5 barrels rice; 2 barrels syrup; 10 barrels sugar; 42 cases beef, corned; 42 cases roast beef; 10 cases butter; 10 cases coffee; 42 cases tinned ham; 2 cases tea; 6 cases tomatoes; 10 cases vegetables; 1 case shoes, high; 1 case spoons; 40 cases of soap, saltwater; 1 bale socks, cotton; 1 bale trousers, white; 1 bale undershirts, light; 1 case 50 agate bowls, including 4 dozen rating badges.
Received in Construction and Repair Department: 24 sheets copper sheeting.
Surveyed and threw overboard 60 gallon beans in Supplies and Accounts Department.
At 8.42am U.S.S. "Basco" shoved off from U.S.S. "Nanshan" and anchored.
At 9.45am U.S.S. "Basco" got under way and stood out of harbor.
At 11.55am got under way and stood out of harbor.
At noon put over patent log, reading 48.7.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Calm and light airs from the NE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
At 12.01pm put over patent log, reading 48.7.
At 12.10pm set course to N88°W.
At 12.38pm changed course to N41°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 53.8.
At 1.20pm exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "Mariveles".
At 1.25pm communicated with U.S.S. "Mariveles" by megaphone.
At 1.20pm hauled in patent log, reading 59.9, worked engines to bells.
At 1.28pm put over patent log and resumed course.
At 2.07pm changed course to N62°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.3.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 86.0.
Draft of ship forward 13 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters and exercised at collision drill.
Average steam pressure 120 [pounds], revolutions 91.
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
89 |
87 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
91 |
89 |
84 |
82 |
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass).
At 6.55pm changed course to N32°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 106.0.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 89.5.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Gentle and light breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising and then steady.
Steaming ahead on course N32°W (per standard compass).
At 9.12pm changed course to N26°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 25.4.
At 10.42pm changed course to N80°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 37.6.
At 11.30pm changed course to S72°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 43.6.
Average steam 111 [pounds], average revolutions 84.3.
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27 February 1902
On trip from Catbalogan, Samar [Island], to Manila, Philippine Islands
Lat 13.10, Long 122.00 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and cool.
Light to gentle breezes from NNE to North.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S72°W (per standard compass).
At 12.10am changed course to S65°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 49.0, at 1.00am course N72°W (per standard compass), log 55.0.
At 2.20am passed steamer heading to Eastward.
Average steam pressure 115 pounds, revolutions 85.3.
4am to 8am:
Clear and cool.
Light to gentle breezes from NNW.
Barometer steady first part, then rose.
Steaming on course N72°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Tarred down all rigging.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 87.0.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant and cool.
Gentle to light breezes from the NNW and NW.
Barometer rising, then steady.
At 8.13am changed course to N66°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.0.
At 10.35am worked engines to bells and put over target, took in patent log, reading 35.8.
At 10.52am took target on board and steadied on course N66°W, put over patent log, reading 35.8.
Sighted several small steamers.
At 11.40am passed schooner "St. Nicholas" standing SE.
At 11.50am Mount Marlanga, Marinduque Island [Mount Maralanga, Marandugue Island in log-book], bore abeam.
Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 84.7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and gentle breezes from NW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N66°W (per standard compass).
At 1.00pm went to general quarters.
Put over target.
Held sea target practice.
Expended following ammunition: 6 6-inch common shells; 32 1-pounder common shells; 16 3-pounder common shells; 16 6-pounder common shells; 1 6-inch charge, black powder, electric primed; 6 6-inch charges smokeless powder, electric primed.
During target practice Ensign J.K. Taussig, U.S. Navy, was injured by recoil of number 2 6-inch gun.
At 2.00pm ceased firing and picked up target.
At 2.20pm went on course N59°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 53.5.
At 4.00pm released following men by order of Commanding Officer, their terms of confinement having expired: M. Hart, Second-class Fireman; J.L. Maher, Seaman; A.T. Don, Private Marine; C. Fippins, Private Marine; and J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman.
Average steam pressure 118 pounds, revolutions 84.4.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from North and WNW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N59°W (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters and sounded alarm for closing watertight doors.
At 5.20pm changed course to N56°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 79.2.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 91.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
89 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
91 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
86 |
84 |
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, cool and pleasant.
Light airs from the WNW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming ahead on course N56°W (per standard compass).
At 6.20pm sighted Malabrigo Point [Malabig in log-book] light on starboard bow.
At 7.20pm sighted small steamer ahead, changed course to N46°W (per standard compass).
At 8.00pm changed course to West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 2.5.
Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 87.
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8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calms and variable airs.
Barometer steady.
At 10.10pm moon rose.
Steaming under three boilers, on course West (per standard compass).
At 10.00pm sighted [Cape] Santiago light bearing N54°W (per standard compass).
At 10.04pm [set] course N62°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.6.
Passed steamers heading to Eastward at 8.20pm and 9.50pm.
Average steam pressure 116 [pounds], revolutions 83.6.
Mount Marlanga is also known as Mount Malindig.
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28 February 1902
Making passage from Catbalogan to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, rainy first part, then misty and drizzling.
Moon shone during middle of watch.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from NNE to East and NE.
Barometer fell first part, then steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass).
At 12.43am changed course to N8°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 41.5, [Cape] Santiago light bearing East.
[At] 12.45am passed a steamer standing to the Southward.
At 12.50am slowed down to 55 revolutions.
At 2.00am steamer passed going to the Northward.
At 2.30am sighted Fortune Island bearing North by West.
At 3.30am sighted Corregidor [Island] light bearing North by East.
At 3.42am passed Fortune Island, distant one mile.
Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 66.9.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy, misty, and cool.
Gentle breezes from the NE.
Barometer steady, then rising.
At 5.35am changed course to N60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 70.3.
At 5.45am changed course to N56°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 71.5.
At 5.50am sighted steamer ahead.
At 6.45am made our number (international code) to Corregidor [Island] lighthouse, which was answered.
Hauled down signal at 7.47am.
At 7.05am changed course to N46°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 77.7.
At 8.00am hauled in patent log, reading 85.5.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 61.7.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm.
Gentle breezes to light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
At 8.00am hauled in patent log, reading 85.5, and swung ship and compensated compasses, finishing at 9.35am.
Went on course N32°E (per standard compass) and put over patent log, reading 85.5.
Stood down Manila Bay towards Cavite anchorage on various courses.
At 11.45am fired salute of 13 guns, answered by 7 from U.S.S. "Brooklyn".
Field day.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant and passing showers.
Calm and light airs from the North by West, SE, and NNE.
Barometer falling.
At 12.10pm came to anchor with starboard anchor in 4 fathoms water, with 15 fathoms chain.
Bearings: [left blank].
At 12.22pm the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially on the flagships U.S.S. "New York" and U.S.S. "Brooklyn", and returned at 5.05pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Approved: [signed] William Swift, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
82 |
80 |
4pm to 8pm [8am in log-book]:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
89 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Calm to light airs from the ESE and SE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.05pm sighted gunboat U.S.S. "Urdaneta" [U.S.S. "Urdenata" in log-book] standing in towards the flagship U.S.S. "New York", and at 6.00pm she stood in toward Navy Yard.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Light airs and light breezes from the SE and SSE.
Barometer steady.
LOGS FOR MARCH 1902
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1 March 1902
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Carried out morning orders.
At 5.00am the British steamer "Shuil" [?] got under way and stood out of the harbor.
A steamer came into the bay and stood over to Manila anchorage.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm.
Calms and light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
At 8.00am U.S.S. "Brooklyn" broke homeward-bound pennant.
At 9.42am U.S.S. "New York" fired salute of 13 guns, answered by 13 from U.S.S. "Brooklyn".
At 10.00am U.S.S. "Brooklyn" got under way and stood out.
Manned rigging and gave three cheers for U.S.S. "Brooklyn".
At 10.40am U.S.S. "New York" broke blue Rear Admiral's flag, and this ship, with the other saluting ships in port, fired salute of 13 guns, U.S.S. "New York" answered with 7 guns.
Following Commanding Officers made call on Commanding Officer this ship: U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria"; U.S.S. "[Isla de] Cuba"; U.S.S. "Frolic"; U.S.S. "Wompatuck".
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
This ship guard ship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs from NW and calms.
Barometer falling.
Sent ashore liberty party of 45 men.
Commanding Officer made call on Commandant [of] Naval Station.
Received from U.S.S. "Manila", with bags and hammocks and necessary transfer papers: E. Tomke, Chief Gunner's Mate; and Hong Kai, Painter.
At 1.12pm Army transport "Kilpatrick" ["Killpatrick" in log-book] stood out.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm U.S.S. "Zafiro" got under way and stood out.
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "Manila".
At 5.00pm crew mustered.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs and breezes from NE to East.
Barometer rising.
Moon rose at 11.40pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
84 |
82 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
84 |
82 |
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2 March 1902
At anchor off Cavite, and at sea
Lat 14.46, Long 120.76 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and warm.
Calm and light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and warm.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer rising.
At 6.00am U.S.S. "Urdaneta" got under way and stood out.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm, occasional light rain showers.
Calm to light airs from NW.
Barometer steady.
At 8.40am sighted U.S. Army transport "Lawton" standing to Manila.
At 8.45am Commanding Officer left the ship and went on board the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
At 9.00am the liberty party returned aboard, absentees: J.L. Feeney, Private Marine, J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, J.A. Loerwald, First-class Fireman, W. McDonald, First-class Fireman, J.W. Rathbone, First-class Fireman, J. Regan, Coal Passer, E. Roth, Machinist Second-class, and J. Sammonds, Coal Passer.
At 9.50am mustered divisions at quarters and read Fleet General Order number 2, March 1, 1902.
At 9.55am Commanding Officer returned on board.
At 10.00am hauled fires under boiler D.
At 10.05am got under way under two boilers and stood out past the flagship.
At 10.15am put over patent log, reading 2.5.
At 10.45am set course S72°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 5.0.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 58.6.
Sailed without Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice, U.S. Navy, who was on leave until Monday morning.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and cool, drizzling.
Light airs to light breeze from the NE and East.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead on course S72°W (per standard compass).
At 12.07pm St. Nicholas beacon abeam, distant 2 miles.
At 1.30pm made our number (international code) to Corregidor signal stations.
At 2.15pm changed course to N76°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 27.7.
At 3.38pm changed course to N39°W, patent log [reading] 36.5.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 66.9.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light breezes and airs.
Barometer steady.
On course N39°W (per standard compass).
At 4.52pm [set] course N35°W (per standard compass).
At 5.10pm [set] course N15°W (per standard compass).
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, revolutions 66.1.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under two boilers, on course N15°W (per standard compass).
At 6.10pm changed course to N5°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 54.0.
At 6.47pm changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 58.0.
At 7.00pm changed course to N11°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 59.7.
At 7.20pm changed course to N16°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 61.8.
At 7.28pm hauled in patent log, reading 62.4.
At 7.30pm steered various courses entering Subig Bay.
At 8.15pm anchored off port Olongapo in 13 fathoms water, with 40 fathoms chain on starboard anchor.
Bearings of anchorage: Caiman Shoal beacon SSE¼E, Rivera Point beacon East by South.
Average steam 114 [pounds], average revolutions 65.3.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
84 |
82 |
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs and breezes from NE and light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
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3 March 1902
At anchor off Olongapo, Luzon Island, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.818, Long 120.288
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant first part, fair and misty second part.
Calm to light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
At 12.55am moon rose.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs and breezes from ESE and light to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 7.00am got under way and stood into inner harbor.
At 7.45am anchored off Olongapo in 5 fathoms water, with 15 fathoms chain on starboard anchor.
At 7.55am hauled fires under boiler.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Light to gentle breezes from the ENE and NE by East.
Barometer steady.
At 8.00am took soundings around the stern, depth 6 and 6¾ fathoms, soft bottom.
At 8.50am the Commanding Officer left the ship, and returned aboard at 12.00pm.
At 2.35pm [sic] the Commanding Officer left the ship, and returned at 5.24pm.
At 2.32pm [sic] specifications for Summary Court Martial to John Christopher Kennedy, Seaman, U.S. Navy.
Crew at work scraping paintwork.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from the NE by East and NE.
Barometer rising, then steady.
Crew at work scraping and scaling paintwork.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the NE.
Barometer unsteady.
Quarters at 5.00pm, absentees: J.L. Feeney, Private Marine, J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, J.A. Loerwald, First-class Fireman, W. McDonald, First-class Fireman, J.W. Rathbone, First-class Fireman, J. Regan, Coal Passer, E. Roth, Machinist Second-class, and J. Sammond, Coal Passer.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from the ENE and calm.
Barometer steady, then rising.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
93 |
85 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
94 |
85 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
91 |
85 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
92 |
85 |
84 |
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4 March 1902
At anchor off Olongapo, Luzon [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 14.818, Long 120.288
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm, light airs and light breezes from the ENE and NE.
Barometer steady, then falling and rising.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and breezes.
Barometer rising to falling.
Scaling and red-leading throughout the ship.
Overhauling both compressors.
Filling sand locker.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs and breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Continued scaling and red-leading.
Finished overhauling both compressors.
Filling sand locker.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Continued scaling and red-leading.
Filled sand locker.
Manila ferry, the "Buhall" [?], came in.
Lieutenant W.W. Allderdice returned to ship.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and cool.
Light airs and breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
83 |
81 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
85 |
83 |
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5 March 1902
At anchor off Olongapo, Luzon [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 14.818, Long 120.288
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and cool.
Light airs from ENE to East.
Barometer falling.
At 2.20am moon rose.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer rose rapidly first hour, then fell slowly.
Scraped all iron work about the ship and scrubbed paintwork and decks.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Red-leaded all iron work.
Sent baseball party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East.
At 4.40pm U.S.S. "Arethusa" came in and anchored, and landed U.S. Marines from Cavite, Philippine Islands.
Baseball party returned on board.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
89 |
85 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
85 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
82 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
84 |
83 |
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6 March 1902
At anchor off Olongapo, at sea, at anchor off Morong [Morongo in log-book]
Lat 14.40, Long 120.40 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from East by North.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from East by North to ENE.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 5.40am U.S.S. "Arethusa" got under way.
At 5.42am got under way and stood out of harbor.
At 5.52am put over patent log, reading 62.4.
Steamed under three boilers, on various courses.
At 7.06am hauled in patent log, reading 72.4.
At 7.16am came to anchor off Moron in 10 fathoms water, with 30 fathoms chain on starboard anchor.
Fired blank 6-pounder cartridge to call attention of U.S. Marines on shore.
Anchorage angles: Napot Point [Napo Point in log-book] island S55°E, North end of Grande Island N12°W, ship's head East.
At 7.43am Commanding Officer went ashore.
Signals: Moron to U.S.S. "Yorktown", at 7.30am, "Can you send a boat?", answer "Yes".
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant and cool.
Light airs and light to moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 9.14am up anchor, and under way at 9.24am.
At 9.27am put over patent log, and at 9.29am set course to South by West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.0.
At 9.40am changed course to S27°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 76.7.
At 11.15am changed course to S60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.0.
At 11.28am changed course to S75°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 89.7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from the NE, NNW and East.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead on course N68°E (per standard compass).
At 2.15pm passed St. Nicholas [Shoal], distant 1.5 [15 in log-book] miles.
At 3.00pm changed course to N54°E, (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.6.
At 3.22pm changed course to East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 22.0.
At 3.30pm hauled in patent log, reading 23.8.
At 3.28pm [called] all hands bring ship to anchor.
Came to with starboard anchor in 3¾ fathoms water and 30 fathoms chain at 3.53pm.
Bearings: "Cristina" wreck SW by W½W, "Castilla" wreck WNW, ship's head NE.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes and light airs from the East.
Barometer rising.
At 4.10pm the Commanding Officer paid an official call on U.S.S. "New York", and returned at 6.05pm.
Quarters at 5.00pm, absentees: J.L. Feeney, Private Marine, J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, J.A. Loerwald, First-class Fireman, W. Rathbone, First-class Fireman, E. Roth, Machinist Second-class, and J. Sammond, Coal Passer.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
91 |
86 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
92 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
90 |
84 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
92 |
84 |
83 |
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from the East.
Barometer falling, then steady.
Moron is also known as Morong.
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7 March 1902
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Midnight and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Gentle to light breezes and light airs from the East to calm.
Barometer steady, then rising.
At 7.25am U.S.S. "Piscataqua" [U.S.S. "Piscatanqua" in log-book] shifted berth and went alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
Ash lighter came alongside and hoisted ashes.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs and breezes from NNE first half, light to gentle breezes from ESE second half.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, absentees: J.L. Feeney, Private Marine, J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, J. Loerwald, First-class Fireman, J.W. Rathbone, First-class Fireman, E. Roth, Machinist Second-class, and J. Sammonds, Coal Passer.
Exercised boats under sail from 9.35am to 11.00am.
Times of shoving off from ship: 1st cutter 2 minutes 30 seconds; 2nd cutter 3 minutes 30 seconds; 3rd cutter 3 minutes; whaleboat 2 minutes 20 seconds; gig 4 minutes.
Commandant of United States Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands, made official call on Commanding Officer.
At 9.25am United States tug U.S.S. "Piscataqua" shoved off from alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
A Board of Survey on main battery came on board from Cavite Naval Station.
At 9.50am United States tug U.S.S. "Piscataqua" [U.S.S. "Piscatanqua" in log-book] anchored.
At 10.35am United States collier U.S.S. "Pompey" came in and anchored.
A Board of Survey in Ordnance Department came on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady first part, then rose.
At 1.20pm Chief Master-at-Arms brought on board: J. Hughes, Chief Machinist; J.L. Feeney, Private Marine; J. Loerwald, First-class Fireman; J.W. Rathbone, First-class Fireman; E. Roth, Machinist Second-class; all of them 12 hours over time.
At 1.30pm one of the Japanese training ships off Manila fired a salute of 7 guns.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 206 pounds fresh beef.
Sent ashore to Cavite Naval Magazine for testing: 660 6 mm cartridges in clips; 11 6-inch charges.
At 1.23pm U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" got under way and left the harbor.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Sent baseball party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from NNE and East.
Barometer varying slightly.
Baseball party returned aboard.
Sent visiting parties to U.S.S. "Manila" and U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba".
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters, J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, absent over time.
Sounded fire alarm: 1st stream [in] 50 seconds; 2nd stream 1 minute; 3rd stream 1 minute 30 seconds; 4th stream 1 minute 50 seconds; 5th stream 2 minutes 40 seconds.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
85 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
95 |
84 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
83 |
81 |
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
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8 March 1902
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant first part, fair second part.
Gentle to light breezes and light airs from East and light airs from NE.
Barometer steady first part, then varied.
At 6.12am U.S.S. "General Alava" got under way and stood to the Northward.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 121 pounds fresh bread; and 151 pounds fresh vegetables.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer falling.
Painting ship.
Commanding Officer awarded following punishments at mast: J.J. Coleman, First-class Fireman, disrespectful in language and deportment to a petty officer while the latter was in the execution of the duties of his office, three days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; W. McDonald, Fireman First-class, and J. Regan, Coal Passer, 103 hours over leave, tight and out of uniform, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; J.L. Feeney, Private Marine, 124½ hours over leave, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; James Hughes, Chief Machinist, and J.A. Loerwald, Fireman First-class, and E. Roth, Machinist Second-class, 124½ hours over leave, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; H.D. Ellsworth, Ordinary Seaman, not laying aft when word was passed, 1 day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; C. Palmer, Landsman, not laying aft when word was passed, 1 day's extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
By order of the Commanding Officer confined following men, 5 days [on] bread and water: James Hughes, Chief Machinist; E. Roth, Machinist Second-class; W. McDonald, Fireman First-class; J. Regan, Coal Passer; J.A. Loerwald, First-class Fireman.
3 days [on] bread and water: J.J. Coleman, Fireman First-class.
Made prisoners at large to await Summary Court Martial: M. Hart, Second-class Fireman; and J.W. Rathbone, Fireman First-class.
Condemned by Board of Survey and thrown overboard: 16 pounds tinned meat; 14 pounds vegetables; 3 pounds tomatoes; 1 pound butter.
Received from Marine Barracks: W.H. Paterson, Private Marine; N.G. Swartley, Private Marine.
Received on board in Construction and Repair Department: 50 gallons alcohol; 25 gallons turpentine; 100 pounds Venetian red, dry; 12 pounds phosphide calcium; 10 gallons Rahtjens' [Rathjens in log-book] number 3 [paint]; 100 pounds yellow ocher, dry; 20 gallons raw linseed oil; 5 pounds borax.
Absentee: J. Sammonds, Coal Passer.
Commanding Officer made calls on U.S.S. "[Isla de] Cuba", U.S.S. "Manila", U.S.S. "Frolic", U.S.S. "Piscataqua" [U.S.S. "Piscatanqua" in log-book] and U.S.S. "Wompatuck".
And U.S.S. "Paragua" under way during watch, going in and out from Navy Yard.
Lieutenant C.P. Andrews, U.S. Navy, on Board of Survey in Equipment Department.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from East to ENE.
Barometer falling.
Painting ship.
Liberty party of 10 went ashore.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 355 pounds fresh beef; 300 pounds ice.
U.S.S. "Paragua" came to anchor at 1.40pm.
Naval Constructor Beuret [Burett in log-book], U.S. Navy, on board surveying work in Construction and Repair Department.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
92 |
91 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
95 |
92 |
91 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
90 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
90 |
90 |
Fair and warm.
Light airs and breezes.
Barometer rising.
Painting ship.
Transferred to United States flagship U.S.S. "New York": R.H. Barrett, Master-at-Arms Third-class; and to U.S.S. "Arayat": T.P. Voight, Ordinary Seaman.
Received from U.S.S. "Arayat": G.J. Blahos [Blohas in log-book], Ordinary Seaman.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
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9 March 1902
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
At 6.40am U.S.S. "Arayat" got under way and stood out.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Light airs to light breezes from the North and NWW.
Barometer rising, then steady.
At 9.30am mustered the crews at quarters and Commanding Officer inspected the crew and the ship, followed by general muster.
Held mast at 10.15am and the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: F.W. Peters, Seaman, using obscene language in the gangway, 10 days' double irons, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; Ah Nip, Mess Attendant, insolent to an officer and disobeying the steward's order, 1st watch 4 nights, reduced to 2nd [conduct] class; J.C. Lewis, Coal Passer, using obscene language while prisoner under sentry's charge, 10 days' double irons, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; W.E. Demoss, Private Marine, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; E. Tomke, Chief Gunner's Mate, answering back to Officer of the Deck when spoken to, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; L.C. Proulx, Landsman, having another man's property in his possession, and failing to report it to the Master-at-Arms, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
By order of the Commanding Officer F.W. Peters, Seaman, was placed in double irons in accordance with punishment awarded.
At 11.15am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Wompatuck" came on board.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from the NNW and ESE.
Barometer falling.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from ESE and SE.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from the SE.
Barometer rising.
At 11.15pm Army transport sighted standing in toward Manila.
J. Sammonds, Coal Passer, returned on board 182 hours over liberty.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
85 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
82 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
85 |
84 |
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10 March 1902
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Calm to light airs from SE and NE.
Barometer falling first part, then steady, and rising.
Carried out morning orders.
At 2.15am sighted transport standing in toward Manila.
At 7.55am sighted United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky", flying Senior Squadron Commander's pennant, standing in the harbor.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Calms and light airs from NW.
Barometer falling.
At 8.00am broke guard flag and took guard duty.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, absentees: J. Carney, First-class Fireman, and F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class.
Drilled, as follows: 1st Division artillery; 2nd Division artillery; 3rd Division single sticks; Powder Division signals; Marines bayonet.
Commanding Officer awarded following punishments at mast: M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, 103 hours over leave, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, disobedience of orders, 5 days' double irons, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; J.W. Rathbone, Fireman First-class, 124½ hours over leave, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; J.W. Rathbone, First-class Fireman, disobedience of orders, 2 days' double irons, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; J. Sammond, Coal Passer, 181 hours over leave and dirty, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; John Christopher Kennedy, Seaman, drunk and unfit for duty and using abusive language to the Chief Master-at-Arms, sentence Summary Court Martial: solitary confinement on bread and water for 30 days, full ration every third day, and to lose three months' pay, amounting to $72.00.
Commanding Officer awarded the following ratings: W.T. McNiff, Chief Electrician, to date from February 8, 1902; W. Pottberg, Gunner's Mate Third-class, to date from February 14, 1901; J.A. Johnson, Coxswain, to date from February 14, 1902; J.R. Nordmark, Electrician Second-class, G.O. Garvin, Seaman, C.E. Lane, Seaman, C.E. Miller, Seaman, H.F. Morton, Seaman, A. Podolsky, Seaman, E. Roth, Machinist First-class, F. Ryan, Water Tender, F.H. Setterberg, Water Tender, W. Roberts, Oiler, J.F. Frawley, Oiler, to date from January 1, 1902.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments at the mast: O.U. Hammarstedt, Coxswain, 1½ hours over time, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; F. Lauer, Seaman, same offense, same punishment.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and warm, passing showers of rain and squally part of watch.
Variable breezes and calms.
Barometer falling.
Drills for afternoon: exercised crews of Marines and firemen under oars.
Confined [for] 5 days [on] bread and water: J. Sammond, Coal Passer; J.W. Rathbone, First-class Fireman; and M. Hart, Second-class Fireman.
Liberty party of 12 men went ashore.
Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 529 pounds fresh beef; 300 pounds ice.
At 1.22pm two Japanese training ships got under way and stood out.
At 3.30pm half-masted colors with flagship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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4pm to 8pm:
Hazy and warm, light airs and breezes from SE to ESE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm crew mustered, absent: F.H. Schultz, Machinist First-class.
At 4.50pm mast-headed colors with flagship.
At 6.20pm J. Carney, Fireman First-class, returned from liberty 9 hours over time.
At 6.00pm Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
85 |
84 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
82 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
86 |
84 |
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11 March 1902
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes and airs from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 121 pounds fresh bread; 151¼ pounds vegetables.
U.S.S. "Paragua" got under way and stood out at 7.05am.
At 8.00am U.S.S. "[Isla de] Cuba" got under way.
Commenced inventory in Equipment and Ordnance Departments.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from NE to East.
Barometer steady.
At 8.35am U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" anchored.
At 9.00am J.J. Coleman, Fireman First-class, released from confinement and restored to duty, by order of Commanding Officer.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, absentees: F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, C.R. Green, Coal Passer, G.J. Wood, Coal Passer, and C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine.
Drilled 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions as artillery section, Powder Division at signals, and Marine Guard as infantry.
At 9.50am U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" got under way and stood out of the harbor.
At 12.00pm C.R. Green, Coal Passer, and G.J. Wood, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 3 hours over time.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer fell slowly.
At 1.00pm exercised all boats under sail.
At 2.10pm Commanding Officer left the ship.
At 3.20pm Commanding Officer returned on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising slowing.
At 4.15pm Rear Admiral F. Wildes, U.S. Navy, came on board.
At 4.18pm two coal lighters came alongside.
At 4.35pm Rear Admiral F. Wildes, U.S. Navy, left the ship.
At 4.37pm fired a salute of 13 guns.
At 4.45pm casco came alongside with stores.
Received on board in Steam Engineering Department, Equipment Navigation, Construction and Repair, Equipment, and Ordnance Departments the following stores: (see lists [below]).
Lost one boat hook overboard from steam launch.
Transferred N.A. Batchelder, Yeoman Third-class, to U.S.S. "Manila", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
At 5.10pm started coaling ship, took on board during watch during watch 39 tons.
At 5.00pm released the following prisoners temporarily, by order [of] Commanding Officer: James Hughes, Chief Machinist; E Roth, Machinist First-class; J. Rathbone, First-class Fireman; M. Hart, Second-class Fireman; J. Regan, Coal Passer; J.A. Loerwald, First-class Fireman.
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8pm till midnight:
Barometer rising slowly.
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes ESE.
Knocked off coaling at 9.00pm, took on board all told 57½ tons.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
95 |
92 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
99 |
97 |
91 |
89 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
96 |
91 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
99 |
96 |
90 |
88 |
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4pm to 8pm:
Turned into store at Navy Yard, in Construction and Repair [Department]: 1 table and racks, Chief Petty Officer.
Turned in to Equipment Department: 3 sets boat gripes; 2 windsails and bags; 1 peak and throat pendant; 150 feet fire hose; 50 feet deck hose.
Received on board in Construction and Repair [Department]: 2 basins; 4 pounds glass, 24 inches by 30 inches; 50 pounds yellow ochre; 5 gallons hard oil finish; 3 quires emery paper; 3 gallons oil, linseed; 100 pounds white lead, oil; 5 pounds pumice stone; 10 pounds vermilion red.
Received on board in Equipment Department: 100 yards canvas, old; 1 pound flax twine; 7 blocks paper, typewriter; 2 mucilage stands; 2 boxes paper fasteners; 25 brushes, coir; 20 pounds seizing, 6-thread; 20 pounds seizing, 9-thread; 1 gross pens; 1 copying brush; 5 gallons tar; 20 brooms, corn.
Received the following stores in Ordnance Department: 10 yards muslin, red; 30 yards muslin, white; 5 gallons alcohol; 15 gallons lard oil; 10 gallons sperm oil; 100 pounds cotton waste; 2 rifles, 6 mm Lee straight pull; 40 holsters, revolver; 6 6-pounder firing pins, points; 25 cartridge boxes; 2 Colt's "auto" firing pins and spring; 12 trigger springs, 6 mm rifle; 50 feet of 660 wire for firing attachment; 3 belts for 6 mm rifle.
Received the following stores in Equipment Navigation [Department]: 100 gallons lard oil; 75 pounds polishing paste; 25 gallons lard oil; 40 pounds signal halyards; 10 dark deck lanterns; 12 deck hand lanterns; 3 screwdrivers; 1 steel square; 20 yards red bunting; 20 yards blue bunting; 5-pound tin tallow; 5 files; 8 hacksaw blades; 4 screwdrivers; ½ side pump leather; 7¼ pounds Garlock packing, 1¾ pounds 6-feet Komite, 2½ pounds Komite, 1½ pounds Manson and 2½ pounds Grimshaw insulating tape; 12 watertight attachment plugs; 6 bronze key sockets; 200 glass tube fuses (100 in each signal lantern); 100 feet direct current silk wire; 20 yards white number 19 bunting; 20 yards yellow number 19 bunting; 2 red Electro signal lanterns; 1 quire emery cloth; 1 pound cotton thread, white; 100 pounds cotton waste; 60 pounds coasting lead line; 1 megaphone; 1 deep sea lead; 1 large coasting lead; 1 coasting lead; 12 internal fittings, 5 Ampere, S.W. [?].
4pm to 8pm, March 11, 1902.
Received in Steam Engineering Department from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 100 gallons olive oil; 2 horizontal check valves,1-¼-inch; 2 brass pump sleeves; 6 dead plates; 6 furnace front linings and pattern; 24 steel bolts and iron nuts, ¾-inch x 3-inch; 10 check springs for metallic packing; 36 brass pump springs, number 11 British [Standard] Wire Gauge; 8 check valve discs, unfinished; 25 pounds bolts and nuts, iron, ⅝-inch x 5½-inch; 25 pounds bolts and nuts, iron, ⅝-inch x 5-inch; 10 pounds bolts and nuts, iron, hexagonal, ⅝-inch x 1½-inch; 12 corn brooms; 12 sail needles; 6 mats, rubber; 1 pound copper tacks; 12 metal scrapers; 3 thermometers, salinometer; 12 thumb tacks for drawing board; 2 gross lamp wicking; 12 brass hand lamps; 12 brass hand lamp burners; 12 lantern globes; 15 square feet lace leather; 8 pounds solder, hard; 70 pounds machinery steel, round, 1¼-inch; 100 pounds machinery steel, round, 1½-inch; 203 pounds anti-attrition metal; 3 pounds solder, spelter, fine; 10 gallons turpentine; 150 pounds white lead; 4 globe valves, ⅜-inch; 3 globe valves, ¾-inch; 1 globe valve, ¼-inch; 4 angle valves, 1⅜-inch, 1¾-inch, 2¼-inch; 19 brass nipples, 3 3⅜-inch, 6 3⅜-inch x 2½-inch, 6 ½-inch; 4 ¼-inch; 2 brass nipples, 2½-inch x 4½-inch, 2½-inch x 3½-inch; 12 pounds unions, 4 ⅜-inch; 4 ¼-inch; 4 1½-inch; 7 pounds elbows, assorted; 6 pounds bushings, 3 ¾-inch x ½-inch, 3 ⅜-inch x ¼-inch; 6 pet cocks, brass, ¼-inch; 21 pounds brass pipe, ⅜-inch; 9 galvanized iron nipples, 3 1¼-inch, 3 1½-inch, 3 2-inch; 1 steam gauge for ice machine, 4½-inch face; 1 safety valve for ice machine; 6 pencil erasers; 2 red and blue pencils; 3 steel erasers; 12 memorandum pads, 5 inches x 8 inches; 300 pounds cotton waste.
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12 March 1902
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands, and at sea
Lat 14.50, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs and breezes from ESE to NW and NNE.
Barometer first fell slowly, then rose.
At 5.25am water boat came alongside.
At 5.30am went ahead with the coaling.
At 6.54am finished taking in water, took on board 33 tons.
At 8.00am knocked off coaling and shoved off the coal lighter.
Took on board during watch 46 tons, total amount of coal taken 103½ tons.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Calm and light airs from the NNE and NE.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am the Commanding Officer left the ship, and returned at 10.30am.
At 11.05am U.S.S. "Zafiro" came into the harbor and anchored off the Cavite Naval Station.
Cleaned ship.
Hoisted in boats and made preparations for getting under way.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Absentees: [C.H.] Ashmore, Private Marine, and [F.H.] Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from the North by West, WNW and NW.
Barometer falling.
At 12.50pm [called] all hands [up] anchor, at 12.57pm got under way, standing out of the harbor, the Commanding Officer conning the ship.
At 1.10pm put [over] one patent log, reading 23.8.
At 1.38pm set course S72°W per standard compass, patent log [reading] 25.4.
At 2.00pm sighted U.S.S. "Paragua" with lighter in tow standing in toward Cavite.
At 2.37pm changed course to S75°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 35.7.
Passed two Army brigs standing toward Manila, and steamer "Bunuon" [?].
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and warm.
Light and gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
On course S74°W (per standard compass), standing out Boca Chica.
At 4.18pm course N65°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 50.1.
At 5.13pm course N53°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 58.5.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters, exercised at collision drill.
Passed two small steamers.
Average steam pressure 120 [pounds], revolutions 91.5.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes from ENE and NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N53°W (per standard compass).
At 6.15pm sighted smoke of steamer bearing NW by North.
At 6.30pm sighted Capones [Island] light bearing two points on starboard bow.
Average Steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 89.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs to breezes from North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N53°W (per standard compass).
At 8.35pm changed course to N20°W, patent log [reading] 9.1.
At 10.10pm Capones Island [Kapones in log-book] light was abeam, distant 8.6 miles.
Average steam 119 [pounds], average revolutions 89.2.
At 11.30pm passed a steamer standing to the Southward.
Boca Chica is also known as North Channel.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
95 |
91 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
89 |
87 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
95 |
91 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
96 |
90 |
88 |
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13 March 1902
On cruise, West coast Luzon [Island], Philippine Islands
Lat 16.50, Long 119.80 [Estimated]
Midnight to 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Light airs from the North and NNE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead on course N20°W (per standard compass).
At 2.30am a steamer, supposed to be an Army transport, passed on the port beam standing to the Northward.
Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 88.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNE to NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming with three boilers, on course N20°(W (per standard compass).
At 6.23am changed course to N26°E (per standard compass), log [reading] 71.5.
Daylight at 5.30am.
Average steam pressure 177, revolutions 88.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N26°E (per standard compass) until 9.06am, when changed to N16°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.0.
At 10.21am changed course to N40°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 4.7.
Cape Bolinao in sight on starboard hand.
At 10.20am passed American steamer "Union" standing to Southward.
Passed several small schooners during watch.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. Carney, First-class Fireman, 9 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced to third [conduct] class; G.J. Wood, Coal Passer, 3 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class; C.R. Green, Coal Passer, 3 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 3rd [conduct] class; C.A. Fippins, [Private Marine], sitting down on post, 4 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 3rd [conduct] class.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by stations at general quarters.
Overhauling capstan.
Average steam [left blank], average revolutions [left blank].
Absentees: F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, and C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N40°E (per standard compass).
At 1.00pm changed course to East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 27.2.
At 1.30pm sounded drill call: 1st Division none; 2nd [Division] signals; 3rd [Division] heaving the lead; Marine Guard great guns.
At 2.30pm changed course to N81°E, patent log [reading] 40.3.
At 2.44pm changed course to N73°E, patent log [reading] 42.2.
At 3.04pm changed course to N73°30'E, patent log [reading] 45.
At 3.10pm hauled in patent log, reading 46.4.
At 3.20pm came to anchor in San Fernando harbor in 6½ fathoms water, with 15 fathoms chain on starboard anchor.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 87.
Passed through extensive layers of minute yellow particles covering the surface of the sea.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to gentle breezes from NE to NNW.
Barometer steady.
Got under way at 5.05pm and stood out.
At 5.02pm [sic] put over patent log, reading 45.1.
At 5.20pm [set] course N10°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 46.2.
Crew mustered at quarters and exercised at collision quarters.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 86.4.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from North by West.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N10°W (per standard compass).
Numerous fires on shore.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 86.4.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from North by West.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N10°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 85.3.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
99 |
97 |
97 |
95 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
98.5 |
96 |
94 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
98 |
95 |
96 |
94 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
96 |
94 |
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14 March 1902
At sea off West coast Luzon [Island], Philippine Islands, and at anchor Salomague, Philippine Islands
Lat 18.03, Long 120.40 [Estimated]
Midnight to 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty and cool.
Gentle to moderate breezes from the North.
Barometer falling, then steady.
Steaming ahead on course N10°W (per standard compass).
At 1.45am changed course to N29°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 12.5.
Average steam 112 [pounds], average revolutions 82.4.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Moderate breezes to light airs from North to NNE.
Barometer rising.
Standing on course N29°E (per standard compass).
At 4.50am sighted Cape Bojeador [Bojedor in log-book] light bearing NE by North, log [reading] 36.4.
At 5.00am [set] course N38°E (per standard compass), log [reading] 37.3.
At 5.55am [set] course N70°E (per standard compass), log [reading] 44.4.
At 7.22am [set] course SW by South (per standard compass).
At 7.40am [set] course South, log [reading] 58.8.
At 7.58am [set] course SW by South.
Average steam pressure 116 pounds, revolutions 86.1.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from NNE and WNW first three hours, gentle to moderate breezes from NNE last hour.
Steaming ahead under three boilers, on various courses standing in towards Laoag anchorage.
At 8.50am hauled in patent log, reading 67.8.
At 9.00am anchored with starboard anchor in 4¾ fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of chain.
Anchorage angles: Culili Point [Kulili Point in log-book] N21°W, Mount Cauit N39°E [Mount Kauit N39°W in log-book] N39°W, ship's head SW by South.
Sighted an Army transport standing to Northward.
At 9.37am called all hands up anchor, under way at 9.45am.
At 9.50am put over patent log, reading 67.8.
Standing out from Laoag anchorage on various courses, Captain conning.
At 9.55am set course N3°E (per standard compass).
At 11.40am changed to N5°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 53.2.
Mustered at quarters, followed by divisional drills.
Absentees: C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine, and F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class.
Average steam 116 [pounds], revolutions 86.1.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, hazy to the northward.
Gentle to moderate breezes from NE and light breezes from NNE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N5°W per standard compass.
At 12.25pm changed course to NNE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.4.
At 1.00pm changed course to S11°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 92.9.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 87.1.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Light breezes to light airs from the NNW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming ahead on course S11°W (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm fire quarters, [time] to get stream from hand pumps: 2nd Division 3 minutes 25 seconds; 1st Division 4 minutes 20 seconds; 3rd [Division] 5 minutes 0 seconds.
Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 88.9.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs and light breezes from NNW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S11°W until 6.22pm, when stood in towards Salomague anchorage, Captain conning.
At 6.55pm hauled in patent log, reading 43.7.
At 7.15pm anchored with starboard anchor in 10½ fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of chain.
Anchorage angles: tower NE¼N, left tangent Salomague NW, ship's head ESE.
The Commanding Officer of Army post on shore called on the Captain.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and warm.
Calm and light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Moon set at 10.12pm.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
96 |
94 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
92 |
90 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
92 |
90 |
95 |
93 |
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15 March 1902
At anchor of Salomague, Philippine Islands, under way, at anchor of Vigan [Vigin in log-book], Philippine Islands, and at sea
Lat 17.54, Long 120.35
Midnight to 4am:
Clear and warm.
Calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from South and South by West.
Barometer rising.
Made preparations for getting under way, cleaning ship.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light breezes from SW and SSW.
Barometer rising.
At 8.05am got under way.
At 8.20am put over patent log, reading 43.7.
At 8.22am set course SSW½W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 44.0.
At 8.37am changed course to S33°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 45.8.
At 8.50am changed course to SW½S (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.9.
At 8.58am released J. Sammond, Coal Passer, from confinement by order [of] Commanding Officer.
At 9.07am changed course to S23°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 50.5.
At 9.34am changed course to South by West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 54.3.
At 9.56am changed course to S5°E (per standard compass), patent [log reading] 57.4.
At 10.10am changed course to SSE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 59.3.
At 10.19am changed course to SE by South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 60.6.
At 10.42am took in patent log, reading 63.4.
At 10.55am came to anchor off Vigan in 4¾ fathoms water, with 15 fathoms chain on starboard anchor.
Bearings of anchorage: Agayayos Point S38°W, South Bulagao [Bulogao in log-book] mountain N54°E, ship's head NNW.
Field day.
At 11.10am Commanding Officer went ashore.
Absentees: C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine, and F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class.
Average steam [left blank] pounds, average revolutions [left blank].
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer first fell, then steady.
At 3.22pm Commanding Officer came on board.
At 3.23pm got under way.
At 3.28pm put over patent log, reading 63.4, and set course S34°W (per standard compass).
Average steam [left blank] pounds, average revolutions [left blank].
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from the SW.
Barometer unsteady.
Steaming ahead on course S34°W (per standard compass).
Quarters at 5pm, absentees: F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, and C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.
6pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S34°W (per standard compass).
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, revolutions 92.4.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from WSW.
Barometer rising first part, then steady.
Moon set at 11.15pm.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S34°W (per standard compass).
Sighted steamer standing to Southward.
Average steam [left blank] pounds, average revolutions [left blank].
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
90 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
93 |
91 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
92 |
91 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
92 |
92 |
90 |
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16 March 1902
Making passage between Vigan and Olongapo, Philippine Islands
Lat 15.15, Long 119.75 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW and East to SE.
Barometer falling slowly first part, then steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S34°W (per standard compass).
At 1.54am changed course to South (per standard compass), patent log reading 52.5.
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 85.1 per minute.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from the SE.
Barometer rising, then steady.
Steaming ahead on course South (per standard compass).
At 6.05am changed course to S25°E per standard compass, patent log [reading] 87.5.
At 6.16am changed course [to] S7°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 89.5.
At 6.55am passed schooner "Saint Lucia" from Manila, standing to the Northward.
At 7.30am sighted a steamer on starboard bow.
Carried out morning orders.
Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 87.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light airs from South and calms.
Barometer falling.
Steaming with three boilers, on course S7°E (per standard compass).
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters.
Ship and crew inspected by Commanding Officer and Articles of War read.
At 10.15am [set] course S20°E (per standard compass), log [reading] 24.0.
At 11.10am sighted Capones Island [Kapones Island in log-book] bearing S40°E.
Average steam pressure 118 pounds, average revolutions 86.
Absentees: F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, and C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs and light breezes from SW, shifting to North and WNW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S20°E (per standard compass) until 12.10pm, when changed to S33°E (per standard compass).
At 1.55pm Capones [Island] lighthouse abeam, distant 5 miles.
At 2.08pm changed course to S59°E (per standard compass), patent log 56.9.
From 3.07pm steering various courses, entering Subic Bay.
Average steam pressure 118 pounds, revolutions 87.5.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes and light airs from the NNW and WNW.
Barometer steady, then rising.
Steering ahead on course N37°E (per standard compass), then various courses.
Hauled in patent log at 4.18pm.
At 4.44pm [called] all hands bring ship to anchor.
At 4.58pm brought ship to anchor in 12½ fathoms of water, and 32 fathoms of chain, with starboard anchor.
Bearings: Kalaklan Point NW by West, Caiman beacon SW by W¾W, ship's head North by West.
At 5.20pm the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Paragua", U.S.S. "Urdaneta" and of the Marines at Olongapo station called on the Commanding officer.
Average steam 119 pounds, average revolutions 83.4.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Calms and light airs from the NE.
Barometer rising, then steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
92 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
91 |
90 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
92 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
91 |
90 |
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17 March 1902
At anchor off Olongapo, on way to and at anchor at Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.50, Long 120.80 [Estimated]
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Light airs and light breezes from the NE and ENE.
Barometer steady, then falling and rising.
At 4.55am [called] all hands up anchor.
At 5.05am got under way, standing out of the harbor of Olongapo, the Commanding Officer conning the ship, put over log at 5.34am, reading 74.9.
At 5.50am set course S5°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 80.3.
At 6.50am changed course to S35°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.1.
Sighted a steamer standing towards Manila.
Average steam pressure [left blank] pounds, average revolutions [left blank].
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs and gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming with three boilers, on course S35°E (per standard compass).
At 8.40am changed course to S66°E (per standard compass), log [reading] 3.3.
At 9.34am [set] course N68°E (per standard compass), log [reading] 11.1, standing down Manila Bay.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments at the mast: R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, not cleaning gun brightwork, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; D. Trego, Coxswain, insolence to an officer, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; E. Reilly, Coal Passer, slow manning boat's falls, 1 day's day extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; W. McDonald, Fireman First-class, slow manning boat's falls, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; W. McDonald, First-class Fireman, insolence to Master-at-Arms, 5 days' double irons, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class.
W. McDonald, First-class Fireman, confined [for] 5 days in compliance with punishment.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, absentees: F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, and C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine.
Exercised as follows: 2nd Division revolvers; 3rd Division infantry; Powder Division infantry; Marines extended order; 1st Division seamanship.
Shift starboard bower anchor with sheet anchor.
Average steam pressure [left blank] pounds, average revolutions [left blank].
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N68°E (per standard compass).
Standing for Cavite anchorage on various courses.
At 12.42pm fired salute of 13 guns to Senior Squadron Commander.
At 12.30pm hauled in patent log, reading 35.1.
At 1.11pm came to anchor in 4 fathoms, with 30 fathoms starboard chain.
Bearings of anchorage, as follows: left tangent Guadeloupe Bastion S45°W, "Castilla" wreck N34°W, ship's head SSW.
Commanding Officer made call on Senior Squadron Commander.
Exercised crews of Marines and firemen at boats under oars.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Iris": S.O. Bolle [Bolles in log-book], Second-class Fireman; J.S. Mansfield, Second-class Fireman; Charles Smith, Quartermaster Second-class.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light breezes and airs from ESE.
Barometer falling.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters.
Absentees: F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, and C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine.
Served out clean hammocks.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and warm.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
89 |
91 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
90 |
88 |
90 |
89 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
89 |
91 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
90 |
89 |
90 |
89 |
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18 March 1902
At anchor off Cavite Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from ESE.
Barometer steady.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light airs and calms.
Barometer rising.
At 6.12am U.S.S. "Kentucky" got under way and stood across bay for target practice.
Broke guard flag at 8.00am.
8am [8pm in log-book] to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs from North.
Barometer steady.
Hoisted out ashes.
At 9.45am mustered at quarters, absentees: F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, and C.H. [F.H. in log-book] Ashmore, Private Marine.
Called away all boats for exercise under sail, boats away from 9.55am to 11.50am.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: H.E. Child, Apprentice First-class, leaving the bridge while on signal watch without permission, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; H. Staub, Landsman, disobedience of orders, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Frolic" and the Commandant of the Naval Station called on the Commanding Officer.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Guard ship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from ESE and East.
Barometer falling.
Transport "Thomas" stood out from Manila at 1.00pm.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30pm.
Drilled section of artillery from 2.00pm to 2.30pm.
The following articles, having been condemned by Board of Survey, were thrown overboard by order of the Commanding Officer: 10 pounds prunes; 8 pounds tinned beef; 10 pounds tomatoes.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer falling first half, then rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from East to ESE.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
94 |
93 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
95 |
94 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
94 |
92 |
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19 March 1902
At anchor off Cavite Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from SE and East.
Barometer steady.
Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 116 pounds fresh bread; 146 pounds fresh vegetables.
U.S.S. "Iris" shifted berth.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NNE and East.
Barometer steady.
At 9.00am released F.W. Peters, Seaman, from confinement, by order [of] Commanding Officer.
14 Navy Yard men came on board: 10 in Steam Engineering Department; 2 in Ordnance [Department]; and 2 in Construction and Repair Department.
Overhauling 6-inch gun.
At 9.00am liberty party returned aboard, J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, J.J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, A.D. Henggeler, Landsman, J. Hammink, Second-class Fireman, S.M. McGee, Second-class Fireman, J. Lyons, Oiler, W.H. Oxley, Boiler Maker, T. Sonoyama [Sonoyoma in log-book], Machinist Second-class, F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine, Acting Warrant Machinist W.J. Sedgwick [Sedgewick in log-book], U.S. Navy, absent over leave.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, and exercised at collision drill: 1st Division 4 minutes 20 seconds; 2nd Division 4 minutes 20 seconds; 3rd Division 3 minutes 45 seconds; Powder Division 2 minutes 40 seconds; Engineer's Division 2 minutes; Marines 50 seconds.
Also at abandon ship: 1st cutter 7 minutes 40 seconds; 2nd cutter 7 minutes 20 seconds; 3rd cutter 7 minutes 40 seconds; gig 6 minutes 20 seconds; whaleboat 7 minutes; steamer 6 minutes 40 seconds; dinghy 7 minutes 10 seconds.
Finished drill at 11.00am.
Commanding Officer left ship and went to Manila on duty.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from ESE and NNW to NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
14 Navy Yard workmen on board.
Overhauling number 106 6-inch [gun].
Sent liberty party ashore.
Turned into store at Navy Yard in Equipment Department: 1 set awning foot ropes; and, for repair, 4 mast Jacob's ladders.
At 2.00pm S.M. McGee, Second-class Fireman, T. Sonoyama, Machinist Second-class, and A.D. Henggeler, Landsman, returned from liberty 5 hours over time.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from ESE.
Barometer fell, then rose.
At 4.47pm United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" anchored off Manila.
At 5.30pm U.S.S. "Panay" stood in and anchored near the flagship.
Navy Yard workmen left the ship at 4.45pm.
At 6.00pm W.H. Oxley, Boiler Maker, returned aboard 9 hours over leave.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from ESE.
Barometer rose, then steady.
At 10.00pm Acting Warrant Machinist W.J. Sedgwick [Sedgewick in log-book] returned on board.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
94 |
95 |
93 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
95 |
95 |
93 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
92 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
95 |
94 |
93 |
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20 March 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs and breezes from NE.
Barometer steady first part, then rising.
At 5.30am N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman, reported absent without leave.
At 6.30am U.S.S. "Manila" got under way and was towed to the ways at Canacao Dock Yard.
At 6.40am 11 Navy Yard workmen came on board in Steam Engineering Department.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from the NE.
Barometer steady.
Held mast at 9.00am, and following punishments awarded by Commanding Officer: A.D. Henggeler, Landsman, 5 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; S.M. McGee, Second-class Fireman, 5 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; W.H. Oxley, Boiler Maker, 9 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes.
Quarters at 9.30am, exercised divisions at drills: 1st Division great guns; 2nd Division great guns; 3rd Division great guns; Powder Division stations at general quarters; Marines infantry drill.
Absentees: F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine, J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, C. Wholey, Electrician First-class, J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J. Hammink, Second-class Fireman, F. Seela, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, J. Lyons, Oiler, N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman, W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, and T. Connors, Private Marine.
At 11.40am U.S. Army transport "Burnside" stood out from Manila.
Workmen from Navy Yard working in Steam Engineering and Ordnance Departments.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from the NE, ESE and West.
Barometer falling.
Workmen from Navy Yard at work in Steam Engineering and Ordnance Departments.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 505 pounds fresh beef; and 600 pounds ice.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs and light breezes from the West and SW.
Barometer steady.
At 4.05pm U.S.S. "Panay" got under way from Manila and stood over to Cavite anchorage.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Workmen in Ordnance and Steam Engineering Departments left ship at 4.45pm.
Received on board in Equipment Department store: (see list [not included]).
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from the SW.
Barometer steady, then rising.
At 10.00pm F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, returned to the ship 253 hours over leave, and T. Connors, Private Marine, 13 hours over leave.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
93 |
92 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
92 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
91 |
93 |
92 |
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21 March 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Midnight to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Calm to light airs from the SSE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
At 6.30am ash lighter came alongside, hoisted ashes.
Started general overhauling of ship's boats.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light airs and calms.
Barometer falling.
Commanding Officer awarded following punishments at mast: W. Childs, [Apprentice First-class], 5½ hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; C.A. Olsson [Ollsson in log-book], Ship's Cook First-class, 5½ hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; T. Connors, Private Marine, 13 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes.
Liberty party returned, except G.V. Bell, Second-class Fireman, R.M. Corley [Corely in log-book], Coal Passer, A. Palmstedt, Second-class Fireman, and J.F. Smith, [Second-class Fireman].
At 9.30am mustered crew, absentees: C.H. Ashmore, Private Marine, J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J. Lyons, Oiler, N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman, F. Seela, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, C. Wholey, Electrician First-class, G.V. Bell, Second-class Fireman, R.M. Corley [Corely in log-book], Coal Passer, A. Palmstedt, Second-class Fireman, and J.F. Smith, Second-class Fireman.
Exercised 1st and 2nd Divisions at overhauling main battery, 3rd [Division] seamanship.
H.E. Childs, Apprentice First-class, was released from confinement and restored to duty.
Declared deserter: Charles H. Ashmore, Private U.S. Marine Corps, from March 11, 1902, granted leave March 10, 1902, to return March 11, 1902, at 9am, after an absence of ten days.
Navy collier U.S.S. "Caesar" [U.S.S. "Ceasar" in log-book] came in and anchored at 11.15am.
Alcohol lamp being used on number 3 6-inch gun exploded, causing small fire, which was extinguished completely in 1 minute 30 seconds.
Alcohol lamp was thrown overboard, no other serious damage.
Overhauling all boats and fore holds.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and warm, light airs and calms.
Barometer steady.
Overhauling main battery.
Cleaning and painting boats.
Cleaning fore hold.
J. Carney, Fireman First-class, failed to return on board, having gone ashore with mess caterers on duty, was brought on board by Chief Master-at-Arms at 1.50pm and put under sentry's charge to await action by Commanding Officer.
At 1.00pm 3 workmen came on board in Ordnance Department.
Liberty party went ashore at 3.00pm.
U.S.S. "Quiros" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Iris" at 12.40pm, went into Navy Yard at 2.15pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs to gentle breezes from WSW to SSW.
Barometer rising.
Continued work on battery, boats and fore hold.
At 5.00pm crew mustered, absentees: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J. Hammink, Second-class Fireman, J. Lyons, Oiler, N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman, F. Seela, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and C. Wholey, Electrician First-class.
Returned from liberty over time: G.N. Bell, Second-class Fireman, R.M. Corley [Corely in log-book], Coal Passer, A. Palmstedt, Second-class Fireman, J.F. Smith, Second-class Fireman, each 7½ hours over time; and J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, 59 hours.
By order of Commanding Officer confined J. Regan, Coal Passer, J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, J.A. Loerwald, First-class Fireman, M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, J.W. Rathbone, Second-class Fireman, and E. Roth, Machinist First-class, to complete unexpired sentences.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
93 |
91 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
92 |
91 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
92 |
90 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
91 |
91 |
90 |
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22 March 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Partly cloudy and cool.
Light airs from South by East.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Light airs and calms.
Barometer rising.
At 4.20am moon set.
Sent ashore in Equipment Department: 2 mess coppers.
Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 111 pounds bread; 139 pounds vegetables.
At 7.35am 10 Navy Yard workmen came on board in Construction and Repair Department.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms to light breezes from NW.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then falling.
Assumed guard duty at 8.00am.
At 8.50am by order of Commanding Officer W. McDonald, First-class Fireman, was released from confinement, his time having expired.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: A.F. Don, Private Marine, not obeying an order, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; J.K. Konieczny [Koniecnzy in log-book], Apprentice First-class, leaving his station as quartermaster while on watch without permission, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; G.V. Bell, Second-class Fireman, A. Palmstedt [Palmsedt in log-book], Second-class Fireman, J.T. Smith, Second-class Fireman, 7½ hours over leave, 2 days' extra [duty], reduced two [conduct] classes; J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, 57 hours over leave, 7 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
U.S.S. "Manila" hauled up on the ways at Canacao [Canacoa in log-book].
At 10.30am the flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" left Manila, and anchored at Cavite at 11.30am.
The Captain called officially on the Admiral and the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Absent over leave: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J. Hammink, Second-class Fireman, J. Lyons, Oiler, F. Seela, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, C. Wholey, Electrician First-class; absent without leave: N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman.
Navy Yard workmen on board in Construction and Repair, and Ordnance [Departments].
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.00pm F. Seela, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and C. Wholey, Electrician First-class, returned from liberty 52 hours over time.
Received in [Department of] Supplies and Accounts: 506 pounds fresh beef; 200 pounds ice.
Sent liberty and baseball party ashore at 3.15pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light [breeze] from NW, shifting to SW.
Barometer rising.
Sent ashore to Navy Yard port accommodation ladder and fittings, steam launch davits and stirrups, for repairs.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs and light breezes from SSW and SW.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
97 |
95 |
89 |
88 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
89 |
88 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
88 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
88 |
87 |
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23 March 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW and WNW.
Barometer rose first hour, then steady, and fell last hour.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW and WNW.
Barometer rose first hour, then steady, and fell last hour.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: F. Seela, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, 52 hours over leave, 7 [days'] extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; C. Wholey, Electrician First-class, 52 hours over leave, 7 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class.
At 9.00am released the following men from confinement, by order [of] Commanding Officer: J. Hughes, Chief Machinist; [H.] Staub, Landsman; J.A. Loerwald, Second-class Fireman; J. Regan, Coal Passer; and E. Roth, Machinist First-class.
Reconfined [W.] McDonald, Second-class Fireman, for one day by order [of] Commanding Officer.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters and Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship, absentees: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J. Hammink, Second-class Fireman, J. Lyons, Oiler, N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman, J.H. Burd, Seaman, G.O. Garvin, Seaman, C.E. Miller, Seaman, R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, T.W. Tully, Landsman, and J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman.
At 11.30am C.E. Miller, Seaman, and J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 4 hours over leave.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty and baseball party ashore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer varying.
Baseball party returned, J.F. Walcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and E. Battistella, Apprentice First-class, absent over leave.
At 6.00pm U.S.S. "Paragua" came in and hove to off the flagship.
At [left blank] U.S.S. "Paragua" came in and anchored.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SSE.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
95 |
94 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
89 |
87 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
94 |
89 |
88 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
88 |
86 |
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24 March 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from SE and SSE first part, [light airs from SSE second part].
Barometer steady first part, then rising.
At 6.45am United States collier U.S.S. "Pompey" shifted her berth inshore.
At 6.55am E. Battistella, Apprentice First-class, returned from liberty 13 hours over time.
Nine workmen came on board from Cavite Navy Yard in Construction and Repair Department, and two in Ordnance Department returned aboard.
J. Shipperd, Coxswain, and [A.P.] Kerwin, Coal Passer, absent over leave.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 111 pounds fresh bread; and 138 pounds fresh vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Calm to light airs from ESE.
Barometer steady.
At 8.30am the Commanding Officer left the ship.
At 8.35am workmen came aboard and worked in following departments: Construction and Repair; Steam Engineering; and Ordnance.
Exercised Marines at boats under sail.
Held mast and following punishments [were] awarded by Commanding Officer: C.E. Miller, Seaman, J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, 4 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, Ward reduced one [conduct] class, Miller one month longer 2nd [conduct] class; L. Sechrist, Apprentice First-class, not standing to attention when the word was passed at evening colors, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; G.O. Garvin, Seaman, 10 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced to 3rd [conduct] class; E. Battistella, Apprentice First-class, 13 hours over leave and failing to return as ordered, 10 days' extra duty, reduced to the 4th [conduct] class.
At 10.35am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Paragua" called on board, and left at 10.50am.
At 11.16am U.S.S. "Paragua" got under way and stood to the Southward.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Light airs to light breezes from ESE and SE.
Barometer falling, then steady.
At 1.40pm an English steamer, flying mail flag, came into the bay and anchored off Manila.
At 3.30pm [T.W.] Tully, Ordinary Seaman, returned to ship 32 hours over leave.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from the ESE and SE.
Barometer steady, then rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, and following absentees: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J. Hammink, Second-class Fireman, J. Lyons, Oiler, N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman, J.H. Burd, Seaman, R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, (T.W. Tully, Landsman, no), A.P. Kerwin, Coal Passer, J. Shipperd, Coxswain, and F.J. Walcott.
At 6.12pm the Commanding Officer returned on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Light airs to light breezes from the SE and SE by South.
Barometer steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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[Inserted note, sic: all temperatures left blank]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
||||
Fixed ammunition room |
||||
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
||||
Fixed ammunition room |
||||
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25 March 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Midnight to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant and warm.
Calms and light airs from the ESE.
Barometer rising, then steady, and rising again.
Carried out morning orders.
At 6.45am U.S.S. "General Alava" came into the harbor and stood over toward Manila.
Received on Board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 114 pounds fresh bread.
At 7.00am workmen from Navy Yard in following departments came on board: Construction and Repair; Steam Engineering; and Ordnance.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes and airs from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Broke guard flag at 8.00am.
Navy Yard workmen on board in Construction and Repair, Steam Engineering, and Ordnance Departments.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer awarded following punishments at the mast: F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, 253 hours over leave, 10 days' double irons, reduced to 4th [conduct] class for 3 months; J. Carney, Fireman First-class, failing to return to ship, having been sent ashore on duty, brought off by Master-at-Arms, 10 days' double irons, reduced to 4th [conduct] class for three months; J.H. Burd, Seaman, 35 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, 35 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; T.W. Tully, Landsman, 32 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; J. Shipperd, Coxswain, 24 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
At 9.00am released J.C. Lewis, Coal Passer, and J.B. Turner, Private Marine, terms of confinement having expired, and confined J. Carney, First-class Fireman, F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, 10 days' double irons; M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, 5 days' double irons; J.W. Rathbone, Second-class Fireman, 2 days' double irons.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absent: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J. Hammink, Second-class Fireman, J. Lyons, Oiler, N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman, A.P. Kerwin, Coal Passer, F.J. Walcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, J.F. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, J.J. Molloy, First-class Fireman, and W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class.
Exercised as follows: 1st Division infantry; 2nd Division infantry; 3rd Division infantry; Marines bayonet.
Returned from liberty over time: J.F. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, 4 hours; A.P. Kerwin, Coal Passer, 28 hours.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
U.S.S. "[General] Alava" came in and anchored at 12.50pm [sic].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs and breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.15pm exercised boats under sail, times away all boats under sail: 1st cutter 7 minutes 30 seconds; 2nd cutter 6 minutes 30 seconds; 3rd cutter 7 minutes 10 seconds; whaleboat 7 minutes 30 seconds; gig 6 minutes 50 seconds.
All boats returned at 4.00pm.
Brought on board by Chief Master-at-Arms, over time, as follows; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 148 hours; J. Lyons, Oiler, 148 hours; F.J. Walcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, 43 hours.
Received on board in in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 502 [pounds] fresh beef; 300 pounds ice.
At 3.50pm sent steamer into Navy Yard for repairs.
At 4.00pm sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, light airs and breezes from SE.
Barometer steady.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters.
One oar broken in second cutter.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Returned from liberty, over time: J.J. Molloy, First-class Fireman, 13 hours; W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
98 |
97 |
95 |
93 |
Fixed ammunition room |
99 |
97 |
95 |
94 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
98 |
96 |
93 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
94 |
93 |
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26 March 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from ESE to East.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to gentle breezes from East to ESE.
Barometer rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 113 pounds fresh bread.
At 7.10am 13 workmen came on board in Construction and Repair [Department], and at 7.30am 8 in Steam Engineering [Department].
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms to light airs from ESE.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then falling.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, 4 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; A.P. Kerwin, Coal Passer, 28 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; F.J. Walcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, 43 hours over leave, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; J Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and J. Lyons, Oiler, 148 hours over leave and failing to return to ship until brought on board by Master-at-Arms, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th [conduct] class for two months; J.J. Molloy, Fireman First-class, and W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, 13 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes; C.E. Lane, Seaman, attempting to weaken the authority of coxswain of a boat, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J.C. Lewis, Coal Passer, insolence to Master-at-Arms, 5 days' double irons.
Absentees: J. Hammink, Second-class Fireman, and N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman.
Held collision drill, mat in place in 13 minutes
Received from Marine barracks, Cavite, Philippine Islands, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: Whitney, Private Marine.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
By order of Commanding Officer J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and J. Lyons, Oiler, were confined in accordance with above punishments.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs and breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Turned into store in Ordnance Department, Navy Yard: 15 6-inch ammunition chests; 8 6-pounder ammunition chests; 1 3-pounder ammunition chest; 3 powder tanks (200 pounds); 1 powder tank (100 pounds); 1 Lee magazine rifle, .45 caliber; 1 Lee magazine 6 mm rifle; for repairs 2 haversacks; 1 sectional handle.
Received on board the following stores in Equipment Navigator's [Department]; 2 globes, ceiling fixture number 2; 2 globes, ceiling fixture number 3; 4 opal shades, 2 shade holders; 12 steam tight washers; 3 each ceiling fixture number 1, number 2, number 3 washers; 40 32-candle-power lamps; 300 feet number 4000 feet [sic] wire; 500 feet bell wire; 315 feet direct current hemp, portable; 6 J.B. [?] wrenches; 2 key sockets, silver; 12 keyless bronze sockets; 2 silver keyless sockets; 1 night binoculars; 6 thermometers; 1 anch. [?] barometer.
In Equipment [Department]: 1 coil manila, 3-inch; 350 packages toilet paper; 1 side rigging leather.
In Construction and Repair [Department]: 3 boat hooks; 100 pounds Venetian red; 2 basins; 2 slop jars.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs and breezes from ESE and SE by East.
Barometer steady.
U.S.S. "Arethusa" got under way at 4.40pm.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted notes]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
97 |
95 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
97 |
93 |
92 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
93 |
91 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
92 |
90 |
4pm to 8pm, March 25, 1902.
Received from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands, the following spare parts for Allen Dense-Air ½-ton ice machine (in Steam Engineering Department): 3 sets crankpin brasses; 3 sets crosshead brasses; 2 pressure gauges with fittings; 5 valve stems; 1 set crankpin sight feed oilers; 1 set main bearing sight feed oilers; 3 lubricators; 1 set open end wrenches; 1 jacking bar; 6 packing screws; 2 socket wrenches.
Delivered the following samples to Department of Steam Engineering, Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 2 pairs crankpin brasses for steam launch; 1 brass valve guard for F. and B. [?] pump; 1 brass guard bolts and wood pattern for same; 2 steam launch grate bar patterns; 1 linked rod and cupped washer for boiler tube stopper.
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27 March 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Received in [Department of] Supplies and Accounts: 112 pounds fresh bread.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from ESE and NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: F.W. Peters, Seaman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; B.M. Forbett, Coal Passer, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, carelessness, losing government property overboard, 5 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 3rd [conduct] class.
At 9.00am released A.F. Don, Private Marine, and J.W. Rathbone, Second-class Fireman, from confinement by order [of] Commanding Officer.
At 9.00am placed J.C. Lewis, Coal Passer, in confinement by order of Commanding Officer, in accordance with punishment previously assigned.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters and exercised at drills as follows; 1st, 2nd, 3rd Divisions infantry; Powder and Engineer's Divisions stations for general quarters; Marine Guard bayonet exercise.
At 9.30am [J.] Hoffmann, Seaman, returned from liberty 2 hours over time.
Absentees: J. Hammink [Hamminck in log-book], Second-class Fireman, and N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman.
At 9.50am U.S.S. "Manila" came off the ways at Canacao [Canacoa in log-book] Dock Yard.
At 10.25am U.S.S. "Manila" came to anchor.
Two workmen on board from Construction and Repair Department.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Drilled Marine Guard at great guns.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
At 4.30pm Navy Yard workmen left the ship.
At 5.00pm mustered divisions, absentees: J. Hammink, Second-class Fireman, and N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
85 |
83 |
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28 March 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs and breezes from ESE.
Barometer fell first part, then rose.
At 1.15am U.S.S. "Princeton" came in and anchored.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 115 pounds fresh bread.
At 7.45am liberty party returned on board.
One workman from Navy Yard in Construction and Repair Department came on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
At 7.40am Navy Yard workman left the ship.
[R.B.H.] Heise, Corporal, and [H.H.] Albert, Private Marine, absent over leave.
[Navy Yard workmen came on board:] 14 in Engineer's [Department]; 7 in Construction and Repair [Department].
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant to misty.
Light airs from ESE and SE.
Barometer falling.
At 8.00am U.S.S. "Princeton" fired a salute of 13 guns, which was answered by the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" with 7 guns.
Quarters at 9.30am, absentees; J. Hammink [Hamminck in log-book], Second-class Fireman, N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman, H.H. Albert, Private Marine, and R.B.H. Heise, Corporal.
Held mast at 9.00am, the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J. Hoffmann, Seaman, 2 hours over time, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
At 11.00am R.H.B. Heise, Corporal, and H.H. Albert, Private Marine, brought off from shore by Master-at-Arms, 3½ hours over leave.
At 10.30am the Commanding Officer left the ship and made official calls on the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" and U.S.S. "Princeton".
Hoisted guard flag at 8.00am.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm, misty.
Light airs to gentle breezes from the ESE and SE.
Barometer falling.
At 3.10pm English mail steamer came into the harbor and stood over to Manila side.
G.J. Blahos, Ordinary Seaman, to be an acting Master-at-Arms Third-class from March 9, 1902, for 12 months.
Signals as per Signal record book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Gentle to moderate breezes from the ESE.
Barometer steady, then rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm and exercised crews at stations for fire drill.
Absentees: J. Hammink [Hamminck in log-book], Second-class Fireman, and N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 572 pounds fresh beef; and 400 pounds ice.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Gentle to light breezes and light airs from the ESE.
Barometer rising, then steady.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
92 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
95 |
93 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
91 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
93 |
91 |
90 |
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29 March 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Midnight to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from the ESE and East.
Barometer steady, then rising.
At 12.11am sighted U.S.S. "Arethusa" standing in from Manila.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 116 pounds fresh bread.
Field day.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Navy Yard workmen came aboard: 11 in Steam Engineering [Department]; and 8 in Construction and Repair [Department].
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
Declared a deserter: J. Hammink, Second-class Fireman, granted leave March 18th, 1902, until 9.00am March 19th, 1902, failed to return after an absence of 10 days, declared a deserter from March 19th, 1902.
Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Princeton" made call on Commanding Officer [of] this ship.
U.S.S. "Arayat" [U.S.S. "Arrayat" in log-book] got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Iris" at 9.22am.
Navy Yard workmen on board: 11 [in] Steam Engineering [Department]; and 8 [in] Construction and Repair [Department].
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Workmen on board as per previous watch.
U.S.S. "Arayat" [U.S.S. "Arrayat" in log-book] stood out at 12.45pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Gentle to moderate breezes from East to ESE.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absent: N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs and breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
At 10.30pm moon rose.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
91 |
91 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
92 |
90 |
89 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
89 |
90 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
91 |
90 |
90 |
89 |
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30 March 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes and airs.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer rising.
Painting boot topping.
Received on board in Supplies and Accounts Department: 116 pounds fresh bread.
Water boat "Pasig" ["Passig" in log-book] came alongside and commenced delivery of fresh water aboard.
At 7.58am U.S.S. "Arethusa" got under way.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by inspection of crew and ship by the Captain.
By order of Commanding Officer N. Rossmuller, Second-class Fireman, was declared a deserter, he having been absent without leave for 10 days.
Received on board 45 tons of fresh water for steaming purposes.
At 11.00am the Captain called on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Princeton".
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments; H.H. Albert, Private Marine, 3½ hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; R.H.B. Heise, Corporal, 3½ hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, one month longer 2nd [conduct] class; F. Ryan, Water Tender, failing to obey the order of the Officer of the Deck, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 314 pounds fresh beef; 300 pounds ice.
U.S.S. "Glacier" came in and anchored at 2.50pm.
Sent visiting parties to U.S.S. "Princeton" and U.S.S. "Manila".
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising slowly.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
93 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
92 |
91 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
93 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
94 |
92 |
90 |
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31 March 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Midnight to 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 112 pounds fresh bread.
Workmen from Navy Yard on board: 11 in Steam Engineering [Department]; 10 in Construction and Repair Department.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from NW and SSE.
Aneroid barometer rose first part, then steady, and fell last hour, mercurial barometer varying slightly.
At 9.00am released J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and J. Lyons, Oiler, from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: C.R. Davis, [Coxswain], filthy conduct, depositing mucus from nose on quarterdeck, two days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Staten, Landsman, articles in lucky bag, one day's extra duty, 1 month longer third [conduct] class.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees, and exercised at drill as follows; 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions rifles; Powder Division leak stoppers; Marine Guard setting up drill with rifles.
Cavite Navy Yard [workmen on board], as follows; 2 in Ordnance Department; 11 in Steam Engineering Department; 10 in Construction and Repair Department.
At 10.30am workmen in Ordnance Department left ship.
At 10.30am Board of Survey on Marine clothing came on board.
At 10.45am Board of Survey on Equipment Department came on board.
Overhauling and scraping floor board of starboard alleyway.
Breaking out and cleaning hold under dynamo rooms.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light to gentle and moderate breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Navy Yard workmen came on board.
Scraping floor boards of starboard alleyway.
Restowed hold under dynamo room.
At U.S. Army transport "Grant" got under way and stood out to sea.
At 2.00pm sent the Marine Guard out for sail drill in the second cutter.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
At 4.45pm Navy Yard workmen left the ship.
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Approved: [signed] William Swift, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
94 |
84 |
82 |
LOGS FOR APRIL 1902
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1 April 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs and breezes from ESE, East and ENE.
Barometer first fell, then rose.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 112 pounds fresh bread; and 556 pounds fresh beef.
At 7.15am twelve Navy Yard workmen came on board in Steam Engineering Department.
At 7.35am eight Navy Yard workmen came on board in Construction and Repair Department.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Calm to light airs from the ENE and NNW.
Barometer falling.
At 9.00am U.S.S. "Zafiro" got under way and stood out of the harbor.
At 10.20am sighted two merchant steamers standing into Manila.
Quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.
Drills: 1st, 2nd, 3rd [Divisions] had infantry drill; Marines bayonet drill.
Workmen from Navy Yard Cavite at work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Calm to light airs from the NNW and ENE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.15pm out all boats and exercised under sail.
At 12.00pm U.S.S. "Caesar" stood out of harbor and put to sea.
Workmen from Navy Yard Cavite at work in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty, lightning.
Light airs to light breeze from the East and ESE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.35pm an English mail steamer stood out for Manila.
Signals as per Signal Record book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, lightning.
Light airs to light breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Approved: [signed] William Swift, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
92 |
91 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
95 |
92 |
91 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
93 |
90 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
94 |
90 |
89 |
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2 April 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty, lightning.
Calm to light airs and breezes from ESE, East, NNW and ENE.
Barometer falling, then steady, and rising.
At 2.00am U.S.S. "Arethusa" came in and anchored.
At 5.40am U.S.S. "Frolic" got under way and stood out of harbor.
Carried out morning orders.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Calms to light breezes from NNW to ENE.
Barometer falling.
At 8.30am by order [of] Commanding Officer released following prisoners: J.C. Lewis, Coal Passer; J.C. Kennedy, Seaman; F. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class; and J.C. Carney, First-class Fireman.
At 9.15am Commander Aaron Ward, U.S. Navy, came on board preparatory to relieving Commander William Swift, U.S. Navy, in command.
At 10.00am went to quarters and crew and ship inspected.
All hands mustered aft and Commander William Swift, U.S. Navy, read orders detaching him, upon the reporting of his relief, Commander Aaron Ward, U.S. Navy, and ordering him home to await orders.
Commander Aaron Ward, U.S. Navy, read orders directing him to report as the relief of Commander William Swift, U.S. Navy, in command [of] U.S.S. "Yorktown", and assumed command at 10.56am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light airs, breezes and gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Mending and airing clothes.
Commanding Officer held survey on hull of U.S.S. "Princeton".
Commanding Officer [of] United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" made official visit to Commanding Officer [of] this ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Light and gentle breezes from ENE to East by South.
Barometer rising.
R. O'Neill, Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, transferred to 1st Brigade, U.S. Marines, Cavite, Philippine Islands.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
92 |
91 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
94 |
91 |
90 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
92 |
91 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
94 |
90 |
90 |
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3 April 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from East by South to calms.
Barometer falling.
At 1.10am moonrise.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 361 pounds fresh beef; 200 pounds ice; 113 pounds fresh bread.
Navy Yard workmen on board: 9 in Construction and Repair [Department]; 12 in Steam Engineering [Department].
At 8.00am broke guard flag.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to gentle breezes from ESE and East.
Barometer falling.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by general quarters.
The Commandant of the Naval Station called on the Commanding Officer.
The dinghy from U.S.S. "General Alava" capsized near this ship.
Sent dinghy to pick up men in water.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Instructed deck divisions in seamanship, Marine Guard at great guns.
U.S.S. "Rainbow" came in and fired a salute of 13 guns, which was returned by the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" with 7 guns.
U.S.S. "Rainbow" anchored at 2.21pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
The gunboat U.S.S. "Urdaneta" came in and anchored at 6.20pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
90 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
90 |
89 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
89 |
88 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
92 |
89 |
88 |
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4 April 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Midnight to 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from ESE to calms.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 357 pounds fresh beef; 113 pounds fresh bread; 200 pounds ice.
Twenty-one workmen in Construction and Repair [Department] and 16 in Steam Engineering Department on board from Navy Yard.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calm to light airs from WNW and NNW.
Barometer fell first part, then rose.
At 8.55am two Navy Yard workmen came on board in Steam Engineering Department, and twenty-one in Construction and Repair Department.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Princeton" called on Commanding Officer.
Sent mess caterers ashore.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised all boats under oars, from 9.30am to 10.20am.
At 11.50am mess caterers returned aboard.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Navy Yard workmen on board as in previous watch.
Carried away lower part of foremast and forward part of fore and aft thwart in first cutter by running foul of a hawser in the Cavite Navy Yard.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, misty and drizzling.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
At 4.45pm Navy Yard workmen left the ship.
At 5.00pm sounded fires alarm, streams [in]: 1st 1 minute 10 seconds; 2nd 2 minutes 20 seconds; 3rd 2 minutes 20 seconds; 4th 2 minutes 30 seconds; 5th 4 minutes 10 seconds.
Shifted to hand force pumps, streams [in]: 1st 1 minute 30 seconds; 2nd 1 minute 30 seconds; 3rd 2 minutes.
Carried away: the mast in the dinghy.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and misty.
Gentle breezes to light airs from ESE.
Barometer [steady].
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
90 |
89 |
88 |
Fixed ammunition room |
91 |
90 |
89 |
88 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
89 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
90 |
90 |
89 |
87 |
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5 April 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and misty.
Light airs to breezes from East to NNW first part, then calm to light airs from ESE.
Barometer fell and then rose.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 113 pounds fresh bread; and 300 pounds ice.
Field day.
At 7.00am 11 workmen from Navy Yard came on board in Construction and Repair Department.
Received 30 [tons] fresh water in Steam Engineering Department.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Calm to light airs and light and gentle breezes from the ESE.
Barometer steady, then rising.
Two small steamers came into the bay and stood toward Manila side.
At 9.10am U.S.S. "Piscataqua" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Iris".
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "General Alava" came on board on duty.
At 10.00am Lieutenant Stanworth, Ensigns Taussig and Horne left ship on duty on Board of Survey on U.S.S. "Princeton".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Gentle breezes from the ESE.
Barometer falling, then steady.
At 2.25pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Glacier" called on the Commanding Officer and on the wardroom.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty first part.
Gentle breezes from the ESE.
Barometer rising.
Lost overboard: one Lewis bolt, by E. Battistella, Apprentice First-class.
At 5.45pm a small transport left Manila and stood out to sea.
At 5.50pm a large mail steamer left Manila and stood out to sea.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from the ESE.
Barometer rising, then steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
90 |
90 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
91 |
90 |
89 |
88 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
89 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
90 |
89 |
89 |
87 |
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6 April 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Midnight to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Light to gentle breezes breezes to light airs from the ESE, East, ENE and NE by East.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Moon rose at 3.50am.
Carried out morning orders.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to gentle breezes from ENE to ESE.
Barometer falling.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, and ship and crew inspected by Commanding Officer.
Held general muster.
Frank Seela, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, given acting appointment as Boatswain's Mate First-class for 12 months from date.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Russian man-of-war came in and fired salute of 13 guns, answered by U.S.S. "Kentucky" by 13 guns, then proceeded to Manila, fired salute of 21 guns, answered by shore battery with 21 guns.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light and gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Fair and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
90 |
90 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
90 |
90 |
89 |
87 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
89 |
90 |
88 |
Fixed ammunition room |
90 |
89 |
89 |
88 |
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7 April 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light and gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes to calms.
Barometer rising.
At 4.50am moon rose.
Workmen [on board], as follows: 15 [in] Construction and Repair [Department]; 1 [in] Equipment [Department]; 8 [in] Steam Engineering [Department].
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 140 pounds fresh vegetables; 112 pounds fresh bread; 300 pounds ice.
Broke guard flag at 8.00am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms to light breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: I.F. Harlow, Coxswain, carelessness, breaking wardroom skylight, 3 days' extra duty; E. Battistella, Apprentice First-class, carelessness, losing government property overboard, 3 days' extra duty.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by divisional drills: 1st and 2nd [Divisions] artillery; 3rd [Division] single sticks; Powder [Division] artillery; Marines infantry.
At 10.30am U.S.S. "Princeton" got under way and stood out to Manila.
Rear Admiral F. Wildes transferred his flag from U.S.S. "Kentucky" to U.S.S. "Rainbow".
At 11.00am U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired a salute of 13 guns.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
At 11.07am U.S.S. "Rainbow" fired salute of 13 guns.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes from ESE and SE.
Barometer falling.
Exercised Marines in sail boats, 1st Division at sighting, 2nd and 3rd Divisions at signals.
U.S.S. "Princeton" stood out from Manila at 3.45pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from SE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise.
Navy Yard workmen left ship at 4.20pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from ESE to calms.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
84 [sic] |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
85 |
83 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
84 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
85 |
83 |
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8 April 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Midnight to 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from SE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Workmen from Navy Yard on board: 15 in Construction and Repair [Department]; 21 in Steam Engineering [Department].
Ash lighter alongside.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 352 pounds beef; 112 pounds bread 300; pounds ice.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from ESE and West.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: L.J. Burke, Ordinary Seaman, carelessness, breaking wardroom skylight, 3 days' extra duty; C.M. Hudson, Ordinary Seaman, shirking drill, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; Gun Ting, Mess Attendant, throwing cigarette stump on deck, 5 days' extra duty.
At 9.00am placed C.M. Hudson, Ordinary Seaman, in confinement by order [of] Commanding Officer.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Drilled battalion in light marching order.
21 Navy Yard workmen on board in Steam Engineering Department and 15 workmen in Construction and Repair Department.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
Navy Yard workmen on board as in previous watch.
At 1.30pm transferred to barracks, 1st Brigade U.S. Marines, Cavite, Philippine Islands, the following named men, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: T. Connors, Private Marine; C.E. Randolph, Private Marine; C.A. Fippins, Private Marine.
At 3.30pm U.S.S. "Kentucky" got under way and stood out to sea.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs and breezes from ESE and ENE.
Barometer rising.
The following appurtenances and spare parts for Allen Dense-Air one-ton ice machine number 50 were delivered to Steam Engineering Department, at Cavite Naval Station: (see list [not included]).
At 4.30pm Navy Yard workmen left the ship.
At 5.10pm mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees, and held setting up exercise.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from SSE.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
91 |
90 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
91 |
89 |
87 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
90 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
92 |
90 |
89 |
87 |
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9 April 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs and breezes from ESE.
Barometer fell first part, then rose.
At 6.20am U.S.S. "Manila" got under way and stood out.
U.S.S. "Elcano" came of the railway at Canacao Dock Yard and was towed over to the Naval Station.
At 7.15am seventeen workmen came on board from Navy Yard in Construction and Repair Department and ten in Steam Engineering Department.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 113 pounds fresh bread; and 282 pounds fresh vegetables; and 300 pounds ice.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Light airs to light breezes from the ESE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
At 8.15am U.S.S. "Quiros" got under way and anchored off Navy Yard.
At 9.50am U.S.S. "Panay" got under way and anchored off Navy Yard.
At 9.55am sighted U.S.S. "Manila" standing in.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by collision drill, time 6 minutes, 15 seconds.
At 11.45am the United States collier U.S.S. "Pompey" hauled down quarantine flag.
The following punishment was awarded by Commanding Officer: F.W. Peters, Seaman, assaulting a civilian workman on board ship, 3 days' double irons.
Confined by order of Commanding Officer: F.W. Peters, Seaman.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Light airs from the NW to calm.
Barometer falling.
At 1.35pm five workmen in the Construction and Repair Department came aboard.
At 3.20pm sent small arm ammunition, 40,000 rounds ball cartridge in clips, to ordnance storehouse to be turned in.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Light airs, light to gentle breezes from the West, WSW and SW.
Barometer rising.
At 4.35pm workmen from Navy Yard left ship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
U.S.S. "Manila" came in and anchored at 4.55pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant to misty.
Gentle to light breezes and light airs from the SW and calm.
Barometer steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
90 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
93 |
90 |
89 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
91 |
88 |
87 |
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10 April 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Calm and light airs from the SSE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Received in Bureau of Supplies and Accounts: 586 pounds fresh beef; 113 pounds bread; 300 pounds ice.
At 7.00am thirty-eight workmen from Navy Yard came aboard.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling.
At 9.30am went to general quarters, times as follows: 1st Division 4 minutes 45 seconds; 2nd Division 4 minutes 50 seconds; 3rd Division 3 minutes 58 seconds; Powder Division 3 minutes 34 seconds; Engineer's Division 4 minutes.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Calms and light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.15pm drilled, as follows: deck divisions seamanship; Marines battery instruction.
Received on board in Department of Steam Engineering: 12 paint brushes; 28 pounds round Tobin bronze, 3/6-inch; 158 pounds machinery steel, round, ⅝-inch; 100 pounds round iron bar; 5 pounds sheet asbestos; 12½ pounds flax packing, square; 50 gauge glass grommets; 176 1/16 feet galvanized iron pipe; 16 [feet in log-book] galvanized iron couplings; 17 [feet in log-book] galvanized iron elbows; 2 [feet in log-book] galvanized iron nipples; 2 [feet in log-book] galvanized iron unions; 12 galvanized iron tees; 2 Stillson wrenches; 2 pair calipers, 6-inch; 200 pounds waste; 5 coal buckets; 10 feed pump sleeves, brass and sample; 2 lignum vitae rings for flushing pump; 8 brass guards for F. and B. [?] pumps, and sample; 12 brass guard bolts, and 1 sample and 1 wood pattern; 2 spare valve stems for ice machine, and sample; 250 double grate bars, 1 set steam launch grate bars; 4 dozen cupped washers; and 1 dozen linked rods for boiler tube stopper, and samples; 20 yards cotton canvas number 10; 7 pounds sheet brass number 20; 35 pounds sheet copper number 16; 2 brass gate valves, 1-inch; 24 lead pencils; 6 small memo books; 120 pounds steel plate, ½-inch; 150 pounds steel plate, ¼-inch; 200 gallons olive oil; 30 gallons lard oil; 80 gallons Valvoline ice machine oil; 2 cases spare tubes and caps for steam launch boiler; and 1 socket wrench for same; 1 new propeller for steam launch.
At 2.45pm U.S.S. "Wompatuck" got under way and stood out.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs and breezes from WSW to SW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm crew mustered.
At 4.55pm by order of Commanding Officer released C.M. Hudson, Ordinary Seaman, and, F.W. Peters, Seaman, [from confinement], and made them prisoners at large.
Monthly money served out to crew.
One cutlass lost, unaccounted for in First Division.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Fair and warm.
Light airs and breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
94 |
92 |
90 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
89 |
88 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
91 |
90 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
92 |
89 |
87 |
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11 April 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to NNW and calms.
Barometer rising.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Calm and light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.47am four coal lighters (100 tons each) came alongside.
At 6.20am commenced coaling, draft forward 11 feet 7 inches, draft aft 15 feet 8 inches.
Took on coal as follows: 6.20am to 7.00am 31 tons; 7.00am to 7.20am 12 tons.
U.S.S. "Frolic" came in and anchored at 4.20am.
U.S.S. "Pompey" got under way and went alongside English steamer "Anapa" ["Onapa" in log-book].
Navy Yard workmen on board: 17 in Construction and Repair [Department]; 5 [in] Steam Engineering [Department].
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy, warm.
Calms and light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then falling.
U.S.S. "Piscataqua" got under way at 8.09am and stood out.
Coaling ship from 8.15am to 11.50am.
Took on board coal as follows: 8.15am to 9.00am 23 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 45 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 43 tons; 11.00am to 11.50am 25 tons.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy, warm.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
Coaling ship from 1.00pm to end of watch.
Took on board coal as follows: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 33 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 33 tons; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 27 tons.
The supply ship U.S.S. "Zafiro" came in and anchored at 2.05pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs and light breezes from ESE.
Barometer steady first half [of watch], then rising.
Coaling ship until 5.45pm, when finished.
Took on coal as follows: 4.00pm to 5.00pm 17 tons; 5.00pm to 5.45pm 9 tons; total taken on board 298 tons.
Draft of ship after coaling: forward 13 feet 10 inches; aft 16 feet 6 inches.
Coal lighters shoved off at 5.45pm.
U.S.S. "Frolic" got under way at 6.55pm and stood out.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Moon set at 8.55pm.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
90 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
93 |
89 |
88 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
90 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
93 |
89 |
88 |
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12 April 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Received on board in [Department of] Supplies and Accounts: 381 pounds beef; 109 pounds bread; 272 pounds vegetables; 300 pounds ice.
Navy Yard workmen on board: 14 in Construction and Repair [Department]; 7 in Steam Engineering [Department].
Cleaning ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calm to light airs and breezes from NNW and ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: H. Staub, Landsman, not manning boat when called away, 5 days' extra duty and 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class.
At 10.00am U.S.S. "General Alava" got under way and stood over to Manila.
Navy Yard workmen on board: 14 in Construction and Repair [Department]; and 7 in Steam Engineering Department.
Received on board in Construction and Repair [Department] the following stores: 4 pintles and braces; 4 rowlocks; 6 trucks for flagstaffs; 4 quires sandpaper.
Field day.
Commanding Officer remitted the remainder of the terms of confinement of F.W. Peters, Seaman, and C.H. Hudson, Ordinary Seaman, for good work in coaling ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Guard boat.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Gentle breezes to light breezes and airs from East to NNW.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
Navy Yard workmen on board as in previous watch.
At 2.15pm a casco full of Marines went alongside U.S.S. "Manila".
At 3.25pm ash lighter came alongside.
Received the following stores in Construction and Repair Department: 25 gallons raw linseed oil; 25 gallons turpentine; 10½ gallons Rahtjens' [Rathjens in log-book] number 3 [paint]; 500 pounds white lead; 24 hacksaw blades.
In Equipment Department: 12 brushes.
M.B.I. [Member of Board of Inspection?] Lieutenant C. England, U.S. Navy, came on board and surveyed whaleboat spars.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Calm to light airs from NNW to ESE.
Barometer rising.
Navy Yard workmen left the ship at 4.45pm.
Sent whaleboat's spars ashore to Navy Yard.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from ESE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 9.10pm U.S.S. "Wompatuck" and U.S.S. "Piscataqua" came in and anchored.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
98 |
95 |
88 |
86 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
89 |
88 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
97 |
95 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
95 |
88 |
86 |
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13 April 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from ESE.
Barometer fell first part, then rose.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 109 pounds fresh bread; 136¼ pounds vegetables; and 300 pounds ice.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from the NW.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Quarters at 9.30am.
The Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Calm to light airs and light breezes from the NNW, East by South and ESE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
At 1.25pm the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey steamer U.S.C. & G.S.S. "Pathfinder" stood out from Manila.
An English merchant steamer stood into the bay, anchoring at Manila.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Light to gentle to fresh breezes from the ESE.
Barometer rising.
At 4.25pm Rear Admiral F. Wildes and flag lieutenant called upon to Commanding Officer.
At 5.10pm a Japanese steamer stood in toward Manila and anchored.
At 5.55pm U.S.S. "General Alava" left Manila and stood out to sea.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty, lightning.
Gentle to light breezes to light airs from the ESE and East.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
99 |
98 |
97 |
95 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
98 |
97 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
90 |
89 |
88 |
Fixed ammunition room |
90 |
90 |
88 |
87 |
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14 April 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant and misty.
Light to gentle breezes to light airs from the East by North, ENE and East and calm.
Barometer steady, then rising.
At 6.00am a large steamer came in and anchored on the Manila side.
At 7.05am U.S.S. "Panay" got under way and stood out of the harbor.
Water barge came alongside at 7.15am.
J.P. Burns, Oiler, A.P. Kerwin, Coal Passer, F. Sheffick, Coal Passer, and E. Reilly, Coal Passer, returned on board from U.S.S. "Iris", having been ordered to that ship temporarily on March 30, 1902.
At 7.10am 12 workmen from Navy Yard in Steam Engineering [Department] and 7 in Construction and Repair Department came on board.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm.
Calms and light airs and breezes from East to ESE.
Barometer falling.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer awarded following punishments at mast: F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, smoking cigar going in running boat, and repeating offense on boom going in boat as boat keeper, 10 days' extra duty; J. Staten, Landsman, absent from muster (anchor watch), three days' extra duty, 1 month longer 3rd [conduct] class.
Took on 51 tons fresh water from water boat.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, drills: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Divisions infantry; Marines infantry.
U.S.S. "Panay" came in and anchored at 10.32am.
Turned into store as recommended by Board of Survey in Equipment Department: steamer's canopy cover; 1 set weather cloths (steamer's); 3 cork fenders; 1 set steamer's cushions; 2 hatch hoods.
In Construction and Repair Department: 1 set boat spars, whaleboat.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light and gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm drilled at signal instruction and pulling boats.
Received on board following stores: Department of Supplies and Accounts ([see] list [below]); Department [of] Ordnance (list); Department [of] Steam Engineering (list); Equipment Department (list); Marine stores (list).
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light and gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm crew mustered.
Made preparations for sea.
Received from Marine barracks, Cavite, Philippine Islands: S.S. Ball, Private Marine; M. Hart, Corporal; G.F. Reicheneder, Private Marine; N.S. Walker, Private Marine; J.W. Shearer, Private Marine; G.N. Reminger, Private Marine.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to raining to drizzling rain.
Variable breezes.
Barometer rising.
Moon set at 11.00pm.
At 9.45pm started fires in boilers A and C.
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Received in Ordnance Department from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 25,000 cartridges, ball, 6 mm, loose; 1 battery tester; 5000 target pasters, buff; 5000 target pasters, black; 100 sheets emery cloth number 2; 50 sheets crocus cloth; 6 fire pin points, 6-pounder, mark 2 Hotchkiss; 2 fire pin points, 1-pounder, mark 1 Hotchkiss; 5 gallons oil, kerosene; 5 gallons oil, sperm; 2 monkey wrenches.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 400 pounds beef, salt; 750 pounds biscuit; 300 pounds butter; 400 pounds coffee; 1000 pounds flour; 285 pounds pickles; 600 pounds pork, salt; 120 pounds raisins; 1000 pounds rice; 3033 pounds sugar; 300 pounds tea; 300 pounds tomatoes; 800 pounds vegetables, tinned; 32 gallons syrup; 20 blankets; 144 dozen bone buttons, white; 12 dozen buttons, eagle, medium; 12 dozen cravats; 6 devices, petty officer's caps; 50 pairs drawers, light, white; 398¼ yards drill, bleached; 150 hats, white; 6 hospital apprentice marks, blue; 6 hospital apprentice marks, white; 50 covers, mattress; 300 pairs socks, cotton; 50 undershirts, heavy, white; 3000 pounds soap, saltwater.
Received from C.S. Radford, Captain and Army Quartermaster, U.S. Marine Corps, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 72 collars, linen; 20 trousers, linen; 6 coats, undress; 20 coats, linen; 3 caps, undress.
Received in Equipment Department from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 1 steamer's canopy cover; 1 set steamer's weather cloths; 1 set steamer's cushions; 3 cork fenders; 2 hatch hoods.
Received in Construction and Repair Department from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 1 set boat's spars, whaleboat.
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Received in Department of Steam Engineering from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 25 iron nuts, hexagonal, ½-inch and ⅝-inch; 12 round paint brushes; 12 hand scrub brushes; 12 steel wire brushes; 11 pounds tarred marline; 2 sheets glass, 18 inches x 36 inches; 50 steel cotter pins, 3/16-inch x 2-inch, 1 gross 1/16-inch x 1-inch, 1 gross ⅛-inch x 2-inch; 1 tape measure, steel, 50 feet; 10 pounds lamp wicking, ball; 25 feet leather belting, single, 2-inch; 25 feet leather belting, single, 2½-inch; 7 twist drills, straight shank, 1/16-inch to ¼-inch; 6 pounds round iron, ¼-inch; 32 pounds tool steel, hexagonal, ⅝-inch and ⅞-inch; 960 pounds boiler zincs; 100 feet rubber fire hose, 2½-inch; 53 pounds Rainbow packing; 20 gallons boiled linseed oil; 30 gallons turpentine; 300 pounds white lead; 10 gallons Japan Drier; 25 pounds Albany grease; 10 pounds graphite; 25 pounds tallow; 6 pounds vermilion in oil; 1 gross crayon chalk; 16 pounds chrome green in oil; 3 brass elbows, 1¼-inch; 4 nipples, brass, ½-inch; 5 nipples, brass, ¾-inch; 4 nipples, brass, 1-inch; 4 nipples, brass, 1¼-inch; 4 nipples, brass, 1½-inch; 3 brass bushings, ½-inch x ¼-inch; 2 horizontal check valves,1¼-inch; 2 horizontal check valves, 1½-inch; 134 pounds brass pipe; 4 pounds twine; 3 brass rules, 2-feet; 24 hacksaw blades; 12 cold chisels; 5 quires emery cloth; 3 quires crocus cloth; 20 pounds steel rivets; 1 barrel fire clay; 280 pounds red lead; 30 gallons lard oil; 6 brass couplings; 1 angle valve and 2 globe valves; 3 packing hooks and 6 packing sticks; 2 sets crankpin brasses for steam launch, and samples; 4 double grate bar patterns, and two steam launch grate bar patterns; 2 rocker arms for feed pumps, and sample; 1 quart muriatic acid; 60 fire bricks.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
98 |
97 |
91 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
90 |
89 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
97 |
96 |
90 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
89 |
87 |
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15 April 1902
Making passage from Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 14.40, Long 120.45 [Estimated]
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast, passing showers of rain.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast to passing showers of rain.
Calms to light breezes.
Barometer rising.
Whaleboat's painter found to be foul of starboard propeller, cleared same.
At 6.30am got under way and stood out.
Cheered ship for U.S.S. "Manila".
At 6.30am put over patent log, reading 0.
At 6.45am course N65°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 0.9.
At 6.45am U.S.S. "Manila" got under way.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Overcast, with drizzling rain last part.
Light to gentle breezes from ENE and NE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N65°W (per standard compass) until 8.21am, when hauled in patent log, reading 13.0.
Stopped and dropped target overboard.
Went ahead at 8.30am and sounded to general quarters.
Held sea target practice, firing first from port battery and then from starboard battery.
Ammunition expended: 18 6-inch common shells; 18 charges 6-inch smokeless powder (17 electric primed, 1 combination primed); 16 6-pounder common shells; 20 3-pounder common shells; 32 1-pounder common shells; 500 6 mm cartridges Colt's machine gun.
Glass in both wardroom skylights broken by concussion from gun fire, and cabin book shelves loosened from bulkhead.
At 10.00am sounded secure, and picked up target at 10.15am.
At 10.17am set course S40°W (per standard compass) and put over patent log, reading 13.0.
At 11.08am changed course to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.7, and at 11.30am changed to S72°W (per standard compass), patent log 22.5.
Passed a bark and a brigantine beating to Northward.
Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions 81.5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and overcast, drizzling first part and misty second part.
Variable winds from Northward.
Barometer falling.
Steaming on course S70°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 12.30pm changed course to N68°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.2.
At 1.32pm changed course to N56°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 38.2.
At 3.00pm started bending all fore and aft sails.
Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 84.4.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light variable breezes from the East.
Barometer steady.
Steaming ahead on course N56°W (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm finished bending and set all fore and aft sails on starboard tack.
At 5.58pm changed course to N21°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.3.
Quarters at 5.00pm.
Closed watertight doors.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 85.2.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Variable breezes.
Barometer rising.
At 7.00pm took in all sail.
At 7.10pm Capones Island light abeam, bearing N69°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 110 [pounds], revolutions 83.
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8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Light airs from NE by North, shifting to NNW.
Barometer rising.
Lightning to the Eastward.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N21°W (per standard compass).
High land of Luzon [Island] in sight on starboard hand.
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 83.8.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
99 |
97 |
90 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
101 |
99 |
90 |
89 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
98 |
97 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
89 |
87 |
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16 April 1902
Making passage from Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 16.92, Long 119.80
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Smooth sea.
Moon set at 12.55am.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N21°E (per standard compass).
Sighted a steamer to the Southward standing North.
Average steam pressure 118 pounds, average revolutions 81.6.
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 48.4.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Light airs to light breezes from the NNW and NE.
Barometer steady and then rising.
Steaming ahead on course N21°W, under three boilers.
At 4.55am changed course to N21°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 54.1.
At 6.05am sighted steamer on starboard quarter.
At 6.10am sighted schooner off starboard bow.
Sea smooth.
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 83.
Patent log [reading] 78.5 at end of watch.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from East to ESE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming ahead under three boilers, on course N21°E (per standard compass).
At 9.00am Commanding Officer awarded following punishment at mast: E.C. Soule, Ordinary Seaman, slow in obeying orders, reduced one [conduct] class; W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, arms akimbo at quarters, 3 days' extra duty; F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, sitting down at quarters, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class; P. Hahn, Seaman, shirking, leaving working party without permission, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 2nd [conduct] class; J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, shirking, leaving working party without permission, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; T.W. Tully, Landsman, same offense, 2 days' [confinement on] bread and water, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; F.W. Peters, Seaman, interfering with distribution of powder, 2 days' extra duty; W.F. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman, interfering with distribution of powder, 2 days' extra duty; H. Staub, Landsman, defacing government property, 5 days' extra duty.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, drills: 1st Division great guns; 2nd Division single sticks; 3rd Division great guns; Powder Division single sticks; Marines infantry drill.
Collision drill.
By order of Commanding Officer at 9.20am confined J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, and P. Hahn, Seaman, 3 days [on] bread and water, and T.W. Tully, Landsman, 2 days [on] bread and water.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 88.5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Calms to light airs from NNE, shifting to NNW and increasing to light breezes.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N21°E (per standard compass) until 12.37pm, when changed to N18°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 15.8.
High land of Luzon [Island] in sight on starboard hand.
Piped up ditty bags.
Average steam 117 pounds, revolutions 86.1.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant, misty.
Light airs from the NNW and calm.
Barometer steady.
Steaming ahead on course N18°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 81.5.
Patent log at end of watch reading 72.8.
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4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW.
Long swell from Northward.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N18°E (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters and exercised at collision quarters.
Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 83.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Calms and light airs from NNW to East.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N18°E (per standard compass).
At 9.20pm sighted [Cape] Bojeador light bearing NE, log [reading] 83.5.
At 10.48pm [Cape] Bojeador light [on] bow, log [reading] 94.6.
At 11.55pm [Cape] Bojeador light abeam, distant 8.5 miles, log [reading] 3.1.
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 83.6.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
89 |
88 |
Fixed ammunition room |
101 |
99 |
90 |
88 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
90 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
89 |
87 |
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17 April 1902
Making passage from Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 20.02, Long 121.23
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from East, shifting to ENE and increasing to moderate breezes.
Bright starlight.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N18°E (per standard compass) until 1.20am, when Cape Bojeador light bore S27°E, and changed course to N32°E (per standard compass).
Moon set at 1.38am.
Average steam 118 pounds, revolutions 80.6.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from ENE through East to ESE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Smooth sea.
Sun rose at 5.20am.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N32°E (per standard compass).
At 5.12am started fires under boiler D.
At 5.30am hoisted the colors.
At 6.30am cleared away all fore and aft sail.
All sail set by 6.50am.
At daylight Fuga and Dalupiri Islands were in sight, to starboard, to Southward and Eastward.
Executed morning orders.
Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 81.5.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from the ESE.
Barometer steady, then rising.
Sea smooth.
Steaming under boilers A, B and C, and all sail, ahead on course N32°E (per standard compass).
At 9.30am quarters, followed by general alarm and general quarters, [reported ready]: 1st Division 4 minutes 20 seconds; 2nd Division 3 minutes 45 seconds; 3rd Division 4 minutes 55 seconds; Engineer's Division 2 minutes 40 seconds; Surgeon's [Division] 2 minutes; Marines 4 minutes 55 seconds.
Exercised at concentration of fire, at fire quarters in action, and at collision drill in action.
At 10.35am connected up boiler D, and steaming under four boilers.
Transferred A.D. Henggeler, Landsman, and W.P. McKinnon, Ordinary Seaman, from deck force temporarily to the engineer's force, as coal passers.
Average steam 123 [pounds], average revolutions 101.5.
Patent log [reading] 94.5 at end of watch.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, and carrying all plain sail, on course N32°E (per standard compass).
At 12.30pm [set] course N50°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 98.8.
At 12.45pm sighted Batan Islands bearing ENE.
Put over new patent log at 1.00pm, reading 0.
At 1.15pm drilled divisions as follows: 1st [Division] seamanship; 2nd [Division] seamanship; 3rd and Powder Divisions first aid; Marines battery.
At 2.45pm [set] course N69°30'E (per standard compass), log [reading] 21.1.
At 2.45pm took in fore gaff topsail, and at 3.10pm jib.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 102.1.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Moderate breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N69°30'E (per standard compass), standing through between Batan Island and Itbayat Island [Ibayat Island in log-book].
At 5.30pm changed course to N47°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 45.7.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill.
All sail set, except fore topmast staysail and fore gaff topsail.
Ship carrying 8° to 10° weather helm.
Average steam 117.5 [pounds], revolutions 99.3.
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6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N47°E (per standard compass), with all fore and aft sail set, except fore topmast staysail and fore gaff topsail.
Carrying 8° to 10° weather helm.
At 6.16am sunset.
Average steam 117.5 pounds, average revolutions 98.9.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle and moderate breezes from the ESE.
Barometer steady, then rising.
Steaming ahead on course N47°E (per standard compass), with all fore and aft sail, except fore topmast staysail and fore gaff topsail, and under four boilers, carrying 7° weather helm.
Sea smooth.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 100.7.
Patent log [reading] 7.0 at end of watch.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
99 |
98 |
98 |
96 |
Fixed ammunition room |
101 |
99 |
96 |
95 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
97 |
95 |
97 |
95 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
94 |
92 |
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18 April 1902
At sea, making passage between Cavite, Philippine Islands, and Yokohama, Japan
Lat 22.57, Long 124.40
Commences and until 4am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from ESE to East by South.
Barometer falling.
Bright moonlight until moon set at 2.20am.
Steaming with four boilers, and carrying all plain sail, except fore gaff topsail and jib, on course N47°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 118 pounds, revolutions 98.5.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from SE to SSE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N47°E (per standard compass).
All sail set, except fore gaff topsail and jib.
Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions 94.5.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from SE by South.
Barometer steady.
Steaming on course N47°E (per standard compass), under four boilers and with all fore and aft sail set, except fore topmast staysail and fore gaff topsail.
At 8.50am released T.W. Tully, Landsman, from confinement by order [of] Commanding Officer.
Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: H.A. Show, Landsman, taking food from another mess table, 3 days' extra duty.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and armed boats for distant service, [reported ready]: 1st cutter 11 minutes 30 seconds; 2nd [cutter] 13 minutes 40 seconds; 3rd [cutter] 12 minutes 30 seconds; whaleboat 12 minutes 30 seconds; gig 11 minutes 30 seconds; and steam cutter 13 minutes 30 seconds.
Overhauled battery.
At 11.15am set all clocks ahead 13 minutes.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 102.9.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle to moderate breezes from the SE by South.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Steaming ahead on course N47°E (per standard compass), under four boilers and all fore and aft sail, except the jib and fore gaff topsail.
At 2.30pm set fore gaff topsail.
Tested all flood cocks and inspected storerooms.
Sea smooth.
Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions 103.2.
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 55.8.
4pm to 6pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from SE by South.
Barometer steady.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, all plain sail, except jib, set, on course N47°E (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters, exercised at fire quarters, times: 1st stream 40 seconds; 2nd stream 50 seconds; 3rd stream 55 seconds; 4th stream 1 minute 25 seconds; 5th stream 2 minutes 10 seconds; Powder Division 1 minute 30 seconds.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 101.
6pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy, pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from SE by South.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N47°E (per standard compass).
At 7.50pm took in and furled all sail.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 100.
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8pm to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain second hour.
Light airs to breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N47°E (per standard compass).
At 8.10pm sounded general alarm and went to general quarters, see list [below].
Secured at 8.28pm, and at 8.35pm sounded fire alarm, see list [below].
Secured at 8.42pm.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 101.2.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
90 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
102 |
100 |
89 |
87 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
89 |
88 |
89 |
87 |
Fixed ammunition room |
101 |
99 |
88 |
86 |
8pm to midnight:
Night general quarters, reported ready: 2nd Division in 6 minutes; Powder Division 6 minutes; Marine Guard 6 minutes; 3rd Division 7 minutes; Engineer's Division [left blank]; 1st Division 8 minutes; Surgeon's [Division] 8 minutes.
Fire quarters: 1st stream 50 seconds; 2nd stream 1 minute 0 seconds; 3rd stream 1 minute 10 seconds; 4th stream 1 minute 20 seconds; 5th stream 1 minute 45 seconds.
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19 April 1902
Making passage from Cavite, Philippine Islands, to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 25.10, Long 127.28
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast, cloudy, drizzling, misty and lightning.
Light airs to light breezes from the East.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead on course N47°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Sea smooth.
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 98.6.
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 68.6.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy, lightning first [part] of watch.
Light airs and breezes from SE by South to SSE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, on course N47°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions 96.3.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to overcast.
Light to gentle breezes from SSE first hour, shifting suddenly to North by East.
Raining and misty 2nd and 3rd hours.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N47°E (per standard compass).
At 11.10am set clocks ahead 13 minutes.
Cleaning ship.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 101.1.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and cool, heavy cloud bank to the Southward and Eastward.
Gentle breezes from North.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N47°E (per standard compass).
C. Palmer, Landsman, [transferred] from deck force to engineer's force temporarily as coal passer, to replace A.D. Henggeler, Landsman, returned to deck force.
Average steam pressure 122 pounds, average revolutions per minute 100.0.
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast, cloudy and cool.
Gentle breezes from the North.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Sea smooth.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, on course N47°E (per standard compass).
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up drill.
Average steam 117 pounds, average revolutions 98.2.
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 95.2.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and cool.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, on course N47°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions 98.7.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Gentle breezes from North by East.
Barometer rising until last hour, then falling.
Bright moonlight.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N47°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions 99.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
94 |
86 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
98 |
85 |
85 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
86 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
99 [sic] |
87 |
84 |
82 |
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20 April 1902
At sea, making passage between Cavite, Philippine Islands, and Yokohama, Japan
Lat 27.57, Long 130.33
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and cool.
Gentle breezes from North.
Bright moonlight.
Barometer falling slowly.
Smooth sea.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N47°E (per standard compass).
At 3.03am stopped port engine for two minutes to repair oil cup, which had worked off.
Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 96.
At 3.40am moon set.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant, cool.
Gentle breezes from the North and NNE.
Barometer rising, then steady.
Sea smooth.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, on course N47°E (per standard compass).
Carried out morning orders.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 101.
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 19.9.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and cool.
Gentle breezes and light airs from NE.
Barometer rising.
Smooth sea.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, on course N47°E (per standard compass).
At 11.00am set clocks ahead 12 minutes.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, ship and crew inspected by Commanding Officer.
Read Articles for Government of the Navy.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 102.9.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N47°E (per standard compass) until 12.30pm, when changed to N44°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 101.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming on course N44°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 100.1.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Light airs and light breezes from the NE.
Barometer rising.
Sea smooth.
Steaming ahead on course N44°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Sunset at 6.20pm.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 102.1.
Patent log reading 31.02 at end of watch.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool, misty.
Light airs and breezes from NE by East to East.
Barometer steady.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, on course N44°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 121 pounds, revolutions 105.3.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
92 |
90 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
88 |
86 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
89 |
87 |
85 |
82 |
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21 April 1902
At sea, making passage between Cavite, Philippine Islands, and Yokohama, Japan
Lat 30.28, Long 133.37
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calms and light variable airs from ENE to South.
Bright moonlight.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N44°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 99.9.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and cool.
Calm to light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N44°E (per standard compass).
Sunrise at 5.30am.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 103.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant, overcast last part.
Light airs from the SSW.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Steaming ahead on course N44°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by following divisional drills: 1st Division infantry; 2nd Division aid to the wounded, resuscitating the apparently drowned; 3rd Division single sticks; 2nd Division of Engineer's Division infantry drill with 1st Division; Powder Division infantry drill; Marines infantry drill.
Held mast and following punishment was awarded by the Commanding Officer: L.C. Proulx, Landsman, slow obeying orders, reduced one [conduct] class.
Expended in the Ordnance Department: 100 rounds of 6 mm ammunition, for testing.
At 11.00am set clocks ahead 12 minutes.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 104.8.
Patent log [reading] 81.9 at end of watch.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Calms and light airs from SE.
Smooth sea.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, on course N44°E (per standard compass).
At 1.15pm drilled divisions as follows: 1st Division signal instruction; 2nd Division aiming drill; 3rd Division aiming drill; Powder Division signal instruction; Marines signal instruction.
Unbent and sent below all sail, unrove gear.
Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions 99.4.
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast, pleasant.
Light breezes from South by West.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N44°E (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercises.
Average steam 117.5 [pounds], revolutions 100.5.
6pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light breezes from South by West.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N44°E per standard compass.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 101.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breezes from the South by West.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Steaming ahead on course N44°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 104.3.
Patent log reading 97.5 at end of watch.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
84 |
83 |
80 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
86 |
84 |
80 |
78 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
83 |
81 |
80 |
79 |
Fixed ammunition room |
85 |
83 |
80 |
79 |
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22 April 1902
At sea, making passage between Cavite, Philippine Islands, and Yokohama, Japan
Lat 32.98, Long 136.42
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from South by West to SW.
Barometer falling.
Smooth sea.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, on course N44°E (per standard compass).
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, revolutions 96.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N44°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 99.
8am to meridian:
Fair and cool.
Light breezes from WSW.
Gentle breezes from NNW.
Barometer steady first part, then falling slowly.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N44°E (per standard compass).
At 8.20am changed course to N51°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.6.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: A.D. Henggeler, Landsman, carelessness, spilling oil on quarterdeck, 3 days' extra duty; C.E. Lane, Seaman, H.J. Hagerty, Ordinary Seaman, H.A. Show, Landsman, J.T. Maher, Seaman, A.L. Hurd, Seaman, L.C. Proulx, Landsman, no jackknives at quarters, 2 days' extra duty; L.C. Hamilton, Seaman, no jackknife at quarters, 2 days' extra duty.
At 9.30am mustered at divisions at quarters, drilled and inspected ship's battalion in heavy marching order.
At 10.40am set all clocks ahead 7 minutes.
Average steam 119 pounds, revolutions 101.9.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Light and gentle breezes from the WNW and North.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Steaming ahead on course N51°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Expended in the Department of Ordnance: 50 6 mm cartridges, by testing.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 99.5.
Patent log reading 47.9 at end of watch.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and breezes from WNW and North.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, on course N51°E (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, exercised at setting up.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 98.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and cool.
Gentle to stiff breezes from NNW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Ship riding easily to moderate sea.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N51°E (per standard compass) until 8.00pm, when changed to N45°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 84.4.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, revolutions 98.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and hazy, cool and squally, with stiff breezes to moderate gales from NNW through NW and WNW, falling near midnight to gentle breezes.
Barometer fell first part, then rose.
Steaming on course N45°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 101.3.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
87 |
86 |
85 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
88 |
86 |
83 |
81 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
85 |
84 |
84 |
83 |
Fixed ammunition room |
86 |
84 |
83 |
81 |
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23 April 1902
At sea, making passage between Cavite, Philippine Islands, and at anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.37, Long 139.75 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast, cloudy, misty.
Moderate to stiff breezes from SW by South and ENE.
Barometer steady, then rising.
Steaming ahead on course N45°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
At 1.30am sighted Rock Island light bearing N49°E (magnetic).
At 1.45am changed course to N65°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 36.0.
At 2.00am changed course to N70°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 38.3.
At 2.30am sighted Iro Zaki [Iroosoki in log-book] light and took cross bearings: Iro Zaki [Iroosoki in log-book] light bearing [N]9°30'E (magnetic), Rock Island light N59°E (magnetic).
At 3.04am Rock Island light on bow, patent log [reading] 46.9.
At 3.21am Rock Island light abeam, patent log [reading] 49.5, distance 2.6 miles.
At 3.38am total eclipse of the moon.
At 3.40am changed course to N38°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 51.8.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 98.4.
Patent log at end of watch [reading] 55.6.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, misty, cool.
Gentle and moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, on course N38°E (per standard compass).
At 6.20am North tangent Vries Island abeam, distant 5.3 miles, log [reading] 74.8.
At 7.10am changed course to N64°E (per standard compass), log [reading] 82.5.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 99.2.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising, then steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N64°E (per standard compass).
At 8.05am sighted Tsurugi Saki lighthouse bearing NE.
At 8.22am had man overboard drill.
Stopped and backed both engines, let go lifebuoys and lowered port lifeboat.
Boats clear of side at 8.24am.
Hauled in patent log, reading 92.3.
Steam steering engine wheel ropes carried away at 8.22am.
Connected up hand steering gear.
Repair to wheel rope finished as 9.55am, when went ahead on course N64°E (per standard compass) and put over patent log, reading 92.3.
Changed course per standard compass as follows: at 10.05am to N75°E, patent log [reading] 93.6; at 10.12am to East, patent log 94.4; at 10.50am to N30°E, patent log 0.2; at 11.00am to N27°E, patent log 1.7; at 11.22am to North by E½E, patent log 5.8; at 11.40am to North by W½W, patent log 8.4.
Standing through Uraga Strait.
Average steam 121 pounds, revolutions 101.1.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy, overcast and misty.
Light airs from South, SSW and SW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers, on various courses.
Standing in for anchorage off Yokohama.
At 12.48pm called all hands bring ship to anchor.
At 12.50pm hauled in patent log, reading 19.0.
At 1.02pm anchored near Honmoku lightship with port anchor in 11 fathoms of water and 30 fathoms of chain.
Anchorage angles: Honmoku lightship N81°W, Treaty Point S40°W, ship's head ENE.
Were boarded by quarantine officers and granted pratique.
Got under way at 1.19pm, and anchored at 1.48pm in 6¾ fathoms of water with port anchor and 30 fathoms chain.
Anchorage angles: North breakwater light N52°W, Grand Hotel S45°W, ship's head North by W½W.
Draft forward 12 feet, aft 15 feet.
Men-of-war in port: U.S.S. "Kentucky"; and Italian cruiser "Marco Polo", flying flag of a Rear Admiral.
At 1.48pm Italian boarding officer from the "Marco Polo" called on board.
At 2.00pm fired a salute of 13 guns, with Italian flag at the fore.
Salute returned at 2.05pm, gun for gun, by the "Marco Polo", with United States flag at the fore.
At 2.13pm the Commanding Officer called officially on [sic, continued on partly obscured note, below].
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Returned to deck force from engineer's force: W.P. McKinnon, Ordinary Seaman; and C. Palmer Landsman, who were on duty as coal passers.
Meridian to 4pm [partly obscured by the above note]:
~~~ 13 charges 6-pounder saluting charges.
Naval Cadet R.T. Menner, U.S. Navy, received orders to appear before an examining board.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
Barometer rising, then steady.
Sent liberty party ashore at 4.05pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
84 |
82 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
85 |
83 |
82 |
80 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
83 |
81 |
83 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
84 |
82 |
81 |
79 |
Rock Island is also known as Mikomoto Jima.
Vries Island is also known as O Shima.
Uraga Strait is also known as Uraga Suido.
Treaty Point is also known as Hommoku-misaki.
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24 April 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.46, Long 139.67
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast, cloudy, and misty, with drizzling rain last hour.
Light airs from NNE, shifting to NNW and increasing to light breezes.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then steady.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and raining.
Light airs and breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Hoisted out four boatloads of ashes.
All the liberty party returned on board.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and rainy.
Light airs to breezes from NNW.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 8.45am Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Kentucky" made official call on Commanding Officer.
At 9.15am Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Kentucky" left ship.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
At 9.45am the Italian Rear Admiral Palumbo and staff made official call on Commanding Officer.
At 9.50am a large French mail steamer left the harbor.
At 9.55am the Italian Rear Admiral and staff left the ship.
Rove off new wheel ropes.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
No drill on account of weather.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and rainy.
Gentle to stiff breezes from North.
Barometer falling.
At 12.50pm United States Minister to Japan went on board U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 3.00pm sent a liberty party ashore.
No drills on account of weather.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, rainy, and squally.
Gentle to stiff breezes from North by East and North.
Barometer rising.
At 4.10pm United States Minister left U.S.S. "Kentucky", which ship fired a salute of 15 guns, with United States ensign at the fore.
The wind ? [sic] drew the screws on the securing catch of one of the chart house windows and smashed the glass.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, drizzling, misty.
Gentle to moderate breezes from North.
Barometer rising.
At 8.10pm veered to 45 fathoms on port anchor chain.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
78 |
79 |
78 |
Fixed ammunition room |
78 |
77 |
78 |
76 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
77 |
78 |
77 |
Fixed ammunition room |
78 |
76 |
78 |
77 |
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25 April 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.47, Long 139.66
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast first part, then clear, cold.
Gentle to light breezes from North.
Barometer rising.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; 149 pounds fresh vegetables; and 149 pounds fresh beef.
At 5.35am [a] German mail steamer came in and anchored off quarantine station.
At 6.15am United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" anchored off quarantine ship.
At 6.40am United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" got under way and steamed into anchorage, anchored at 7.00am.
At 8.00am United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" fired 13 gun salute to Italian Rear Admiral, with Italian flag at fore.
U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired 13 gun salute to U.S.S. "New York".
The Italian flagship answered U.S.S. "New York's" salute with 13 guns and United States ensign at the fore.
United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" returned U.S.S. "Kentucky's" salute with 7 guns.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and cool.
Light and gentle breezes from North.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party all returned, except J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman.
Commanding Officer made official call on Commander-in-Chief.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, absent: J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman.
Exercised at boats under sail: 1st cutter 8 minutes 30 seconds; 2nd cutter 6 minutes 0 seconds; 3rd cutter 19 minutes 30 seconds (sail unbent); whaleboat 5 minutes 55 seconds.
At 11.00am U.S.S. "New York" fired salute of 9 guns, with American flag at fore.
Medical Officer [of] United States Naval Hospital made call on Commanding Officer.
At 11.16am got up anchor and dropped down.
Came to anchor at 11.22am, starboard anchor, 45 fathoms chain, 6 fathoms water.
Bearings from anchorage, as follows: South breakwater light NNW, middle Grand Hotel SSW, ship's head North.
At 11.30am J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, brought on board by Chief Master-at-Arms, 4 hours over time.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and cool.
Light breezes from North.
Barometer rising to falling.
At 1.30pm drilled as follows: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Divisions signal instruction; Marines aiming.
Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "New York" made call on Commanding Officer [of] this ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and cool.
Light breezes from NE to SE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters, setting up exercise.
At 6.00pm exercised at fire quarters, times for streams: 1st 1 minute; 2nd 1 minute; 3rd 1 minute 10 seconds; 4th 1 minute 15 seconds.
A Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, W.H. Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book], Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, and C.S. Stanworth, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, received orders to report for General Court Martial duty on board U.S.S. "Kentucky" on April 28th, this duty in addition to present duty.
Made preparations for coaling ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and cool.
Light airs, breezes, and calms.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
77 |
75 |
76 |
74 |
Fixed ammunition room |
77 |
75 |
78 |
76 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
76 |
73 |
76 |
73 |
Fixed ammunition room |
76 |
74 |
77 |
75 |
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26 April 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.47, Long 139.66
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and warm.
Light airs and breezes from SE to SW.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Partly cloudy to overcast and cloudy, with passing showers of rain.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer falling.
4 coal lighters, 35 tons each, came alongside at 5.30am, and commenced coaling ship at 5.45am.
Took on coal as follows: from 5.45am to 6.00am 1st [coaling party] 0, 2nd 2500 pounds, 3rd 1400 pounds, 4th 6300 pounds, total for ¼ hour 5 tons; from 6.00am to 7.00am 1st 19437 pounds, 2nd 15899 pounds, 3rd 24671 pounds, 4th 18093 pounds, total for hour 35 tons; from 7.00am to 7.20am 1st 9111 pounds, 2nd 8505 pounds, 3rd 8505 pounds, 4th 9719 pounds, total for ⅓ hour 16 tons; total for watch 56 tons.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 119 pounds bread; 148¾ pounds beef; 148¾ vegetables.
J. Hoffman, Seaman, returned from liberty over time.
Draft of ship before commencing coaling: forward 12 feet 11 inches; aft 15 feet 7 inches.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and misty.
Light airs to breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 8.15am commenced coaling from lighters alongside.
All coal out of lighters at 10.30am, and in bunkers at 10.45am.
Coal taken on board as follows: from 8.15am to 9.00am 1st [coaling party] 22076 pounds, 2nd 20421 pounds, 3rd 19869 pounds, 4th 13794 pounds, on board [for] ¾ hour 34 tons; from 9.00am to 10.00am 1st 27476 pounds (finished), 2nd 7675 pounds, 3rd 23955 pounds (finished), 4th 30494 (finished), total for hour 40 tons; from 10.00am to 10.30am 2nd coaling party 22400 pounds (finished), for 30 minutes 10 tons.
Took on board during watch 84 tons, total taken on board 140 tons.
Cleaning ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Draft of ship when coaling was completed: forward 12 feet 5 inches; aft 16 feet 8 inches.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, with drizzling rain.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
The following Supplies and Accounts stores, condemned by survey and recommended to be thrown overboard, were thrown overboard by order [of] Commanding Officer: 19 pounds butter; 18 pounds tomatoes; 10 pounds tinned beef; 6 pounds tinned vegetables; 5 pounds prunes.
A Board of Survey in Construction and Repair [Department], Chief Carpenter Fletcher senior member, met on board to survey gig and whaleboat.
Cleaning ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with drizzling rain, misty.
Light airs from SSW, shifting to NNE.
Barometer falling slowly.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, misty, with drizzling rain at intervals.
Calms and light airs from NNE.
Barometer falling.
The Italian flagship "Marco Polo" got under way at 10.20pm and stood out to sea.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
77 |
80 |
77 |
Fixed ammunition room |
81 |
78 |
80 |
78 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
77 |
79 |
77 |
Fixed ammunition room |
79 |
78 |
79 |
78 |
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27 April 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.47, Long 139.66
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast and misty, drizzling rains last hour.
[Light airs to light breezes from SSW and North.]
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, with rain at intervals.
Light airs to light breezes from North to NNW.
Barometer rising.
U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Justin" came in and anchored off quarantine at 6.45am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, with passing showers of rain.
Light breezes from North by East to North by West and to ENE.
Barometer rising.
At 9.00am the Occidental and Oriental [Steamship Company] steamer "Gaelic" left the quarantine ship and went inside the breakwater.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Sent guard boat to flagship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, rainy first part and light drizzling last part.
Light to moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer fell first part, then rising steadily.
At 3.00pm the gauge glass of the steam launch boiler blew out and W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, was forced overboard to escape being scalded.
J.S. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, jumped after Wisniewski, who was drowning, and James Quick, Coxswain, towed them a lifebuoy thrown from the ship.
Ensign J.K. Taussig, U.S. Navy, and J.E. Barrett, Ordinary Seaman, jumped overboard from deck and towed a second lifebuoy to the assistance of the others.
C.R. Green, Coal Passer, also jumped overboard to assist.
Lowered 2nd cutter and dinghy and picked up the men in the water.
W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, was brought on board unconscious and placed under the doctor's care.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" sent two steam launches to assist and Assistant Surgeon F. Asserson, U.S. Navy, came over with offers of assistance.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, drizzling and rainy last hour.
Gentle to light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Rear Admiral R.D. Evans, U.S. Navy, made official visit to the Commander-in-Chief on board United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy.
Light airs to breezes from NNE to NW.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
77 |
70 |
68 |
Fixed ammunition room |
79 |
76 |
72 |
70 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
78 |
76 |
70 |
67 |
Fixed ammunition room |
78 |
76 |
72 |
69 |
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28 April 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.47, Long 139.66
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast first half [of watch], then fair, raining all first half.
Light airs to breezes from various points during first part, and light airs and breezes from North second part.
Barometer rising.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 118 pounds fresh bread; 148¾ pounds fresh beef; and 148¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
Royal Mail steamer "Empress of Japan" anchored off quarantine ship, then got under way and went inside the breakwater.
Hoisted out ashes.
French mail steamer came in and anchored.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
At 8.00am U.S.S. "Kentucky" broke red Rear Admiral's flag, fired salute of 13 guns, answered by 13 from U.S.S. "New York".
F. Ryan, Water Tender, tight from liberty and creating a disturbance, was confined for safe keeping.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer awarded following punishments at mast: C.R. Green, Coal Passer, I.F. Harlow, Coxswain, R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, T. Seery, Ordinary Seaman, tight from leave, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, 4 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 3rd [conduct] class; J. Hoffman, Seaman, 7 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; H. Kramer, Coppersmith, insolence, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
At 9.20am H. Kramer, Coppersmith, [was] confined [for] 5 days [on] bread and water.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters.
Drills: training of main and secondary battery; setting up exercise, all Divisions; 1st [Division] single sticks; 2nd Division great gun instruction; 3rd [Division] infantry drill; Powder [Division] aid to wounded, resuscitating the apparently drowned; Marines Colt's gun instruction.
No absentees.
Commanding Officer Aaron Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, Lieutenant Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book] and Lieutenant Stanworth, U.S. Navy, went aboard U.S.S. "Kentucky" on General Court Martial duty.
At 10.00am General Court Martial aboard U.S.S. "Kentucky" met.
At 9.25am U.S.S. "New York" fired salute of 17 guns, Japanese flag at fore.
Drill at 10.45am: apprentices marline spike, seamanship.
Tested electrical appliances and voice tubes.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant, calms, and light airs from SE.
Barometer falling.
J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, for attempting to smuggle liquor on board, was confined in double irons for safe keeping to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
At 3.15pm delivered Summary Court Martial specifications in case of J.C. Kennedy, Seaman.
At 1.15pm drilled, as follows: 1st Division aiming drill; 2nd [Division] signals, wigwag; 3rd Division [signals,] wigwag; Marines boat drill; Engineer's [Division] boat drill; Powder [Division] signals, wigwag.
Steamer "Empress of Japan" went out, "Coptic" came in.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms, and airs from South to SSW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.30pm crew mustered at quarters, exercised at setting up.
Liberty party went ashore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer steady and high.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
77 |
76 |
75 |
Fixed ammunition room |
79 |
76 |
78 |
76 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
77 |
75 |
76 |
75 |
Fixed ammunition room |
78 |
76 |
76 |
74 |
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29 April 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.47, Long 139.66
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and cool.
Calm to light airs from WSW.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Partly cloudy to overcast and cloudy.
Calms to light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 119 pounds bread; 148¾ pounds beef; 148¾ [pounds] vegetables.
Liberty party returned on time.
F. Ryan, Water Tender, released [from confinement] and restored to duty.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Overcast, misty.
Light airs to light breeze from SSW.
Barometer falling.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: H.H. Albert [Alberts in log-book], Private Marine, tight from leave, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; F. Ryan, Water Tender, tight from leave and creating a disturbance, 5 days' double irons, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class.
At 8.55am the Commanding Officer left the ship and reported on board U.S.S. "New York" in obedience to a signal.
At 9.00am a Summary Court Martial, Passed Assistant Surgeon C.P. Bagg, U.S. Navy, senior member, met on board for the trial of J.C. Kennedy, Seaman.
The Captain and Lieutenants Allderdice and Stanworth reported on board U.S.S. "Kentucky" for General Court Martial duty.
General Court [Martial] on U.S.S. "Kentucky" met at 10.05am.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised at setting up and divisional drills, as follows: 1st and 2nd [Divisions] artillery; 3rd [Division], Powder [Division] and Marines infantry.
Second drill period instructed ordinary seamen and landsmen in boats and boat gear.
The Commander-in-Chief called officially on U.S.S. "Kentucky", and on his departure at 11.25am U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired a salute of 13 guns.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and misty, with rain the last three hours.
Light airs to light breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling rapidly.
At 1.15pm liberty party left ship on 48 hours' leave.
At 2.45pm, upon the departure of the Senior Squadron Commander from U.S.S. "New York", that ship fired a salute of 13 guns.
At 3.05pm U.S.S. "New York" fired a salute of 15 guns, with the United States flag at the fore, in honor of the United States Minister to Japan on his departure from the ship.
At 3.40pm U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired a salute of 15 guns, United States flag at the fore, in honor of the United States Minister to Japan on his departure from the ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with light fog first half [of watch], and with drizzling rain 3rd hour.
Light breeze from SSW first half hour, increasing to stiff breeze in squalls during last half hour.
Barometer falling.
At 7.55pm veered starboard chain to 45 fathoms at water's edge.
At 5.30pm mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Signal as per [Signal] Record Book.
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8pm to midnight:
Overcast, clearing at intervals during last part, with passing rain showers last half.
Barometer falling.
Sent steam launch inshore to secure during the night.
At 9.55pm [J.T.] Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, was found asleep on watch under the influence of intoxicating liquor and unfit for duty, and by order of the Commanding Officer was placed under sentry's charge to await investigation.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
78 |
76 |
77 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
76 |
74 |
75 |
72 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
77 |
78 |
77 |
Fixed ammunition room |
78 |
76 |
78 |
76 |
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30 April 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.47, Long 139.66
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain first hour, clear last hour.
Moderate breezes from South to SSW, shifting to NW by West and decreasing to light airs.
Barometer falling first hour, then rising.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE and calms.
Barometer rising.
Hoisted out two boatloads of ashes.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and cool.
Calm to light airs from SE and South by East.
Barometer rose first hour, then steady, rising again last hour.
At 9.00am J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, was placed in confinement in double irons to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
At 9.30am delivered the specifications for Summary Court Martial in case of J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Held setting up exercise and trained the battery.
Sounded collision drill.
Held divisional drills: 1st [Division] great gun drill; 2nd and 3rd [Divisions] revolvers; Powder [Division] instruction in magazines; Marine Guard infantry.
At 9.45am Commander Aaron Ward, U.S. Navy, Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book], U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, left the ship to attend a General Court Martial on board U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 10.00am U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired a gun and broke the jack at the main.
At 10.20am U.S.S. "Kentucky" hauled down the jack.
At 10.45am sounded drill call and exercised at heaving the lead and seamanship instruction.
At 11.05am Commanding Officer returned on board.
At 11.17am U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired a salute of 9 guns, with the United States ensign at the fore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Guard ship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and cool.
Calms to light airs and breezes from from SE.
Barometer falling.
At 12.15pm sighted French man-of-war standing in.
At 1.15pm French cruiser "Bugeaud" came in and anchored, and at 1.25pm fired a salute of 13 guns, with the United States ensign at the fore.
At 1.35pm U.S.S. "Kentucky" returned the salute with 13 guns and French ensign at the fore.
At 2.35pm the Admiral and his staff left the ship.
At 3.45pm Commanding Officer of the French cruiser "Bugeaud" made an official call.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and cool, light airs to light and gentle breezes from NE and North by East.
Barometer rising.
At 4.12pm Commanding Officer [of] "Bugeaud" left the ship.
At 5.30pm mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees, and exercised at setting up.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cold.
Gentle to moderate breezes from North and North by West.
Barometer rising.
Approved: [signed] Aaron Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
74 |
72 |
75 |
73 |
Fixed ammunition room |
78 |
76 |
73 |
71 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
74 |
72 |
74 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
77 |
75 |
73 |
71 |
LOGS FOR MAY 1902
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1 May 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.47, Long 139.66
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy first part, then clear, cold.
Gentle to light breezes from North and North by West to NNE.
Barometer rising.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 119¼ pounds fresh beef; 120 pounds fresh bread; 140 pounds fresh vegetables.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs.
Barometer rising.
At 9.10am Summary Court Martial, Passed Assistant Surgeon C.P. Bagg, U.S. Navy, senior member, met on board, and adjourned at 10.35am to await action of convening authority.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, train battery, setting up exercise, general quarters, 2nd period overhaul battery, no absentees.
Commander Aaron Ward, U.S. Navy, Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book], U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, went aboard U.S.S. "Kentucky" on General Court Martial duty.
At 10.00am General Court Martial, Commander Aaron Ward, U.S. Navy, President, met on U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Mail steamer "Empress of India" came in.
Three ash lighters filled and sent ashore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs.
Barometer falling.
At 1.15pm drilled, as follows; 1st, 2nd, 3rd Divisions seamanship; Marines and Engineer's Division at battery; coxswains instructions at boat salutes, et cetera.
Absentee: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
Liberty party returned all on time, except J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
Liberty party of 86 men went ashore on 48 hours' liberty.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs and breezes from SSW.
Barometer steady.
Commanding Officer made official visit to Commanding Officer [of] French cruiser "Bugeaud".
At 5.45pm mustered at quarters, absent: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
Exercised at setting up and double time.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and cool.
Light airs and breezes from SSW to SW.
Barometer rising.
At 8.15pm exercised searchlights with flagship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
74 |
72 |
73 |
71 |
Fixed ammunition room |
78 |
76 |
73 |
71 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
73 |
71 |
72 |
70 |
Fixed ammunition room |
77 |
75 |
72 |
70 |
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2 May 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.47, Long 139.66
Commences and until 4am:
Partly cloudy and cool.
Light airs and breezes.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Partly cloudy to overcast and cloudy.
Light airs and calms.
Barometer rising.
Filled two ash lighters and sent ashore.
Scrubbed locker bags and mattress covers.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Overcast and misty.
Light airs to light breezes from South.
Barometer steady, then falling.
At 9.15am sighted United States training ship U.S.S. "Mohican" standing in.
At 9.30am U.S.S. "Mohican" fired a salute of 13 guns, which was returned by U.S.S. "New York" with 7 guns.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absentee: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
Had setting up drill, followed by boat exercise under oars for deck divisions and bayonet exercise for Marine Guard.
The Captain, Lieutenant Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book] and Lieutenant Stanworth left the ship and went on board U.S.S. "Kentucky" for duty on General Court Martial.
At 10.04am General Court Martial met on board U.S.S. "Kentucky".
U.S.S. "Mohican" anchored at 10.10am.
At 10.25am the United States Consul General and Vice Consul called officially on the Commanding Officer.
On their departure at 11.00am fired a salute of 9 guns, with United States flag at the fore.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 9 6-pounder saluting charges.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast to cloudy.
Light breezes to moderate breezes from South.
Barometer falling.
At noon the S.S. "Empress of India" got under way and stood out.
At 1.15pm held drills, as follows: 1st and 2nd Divisions aiming; 3rd [Division] and Marine Guard signals.
Inspected storerooms, magazines and watertight doors.
Tested flood cocks and found them in good order.
U.S.S. "Mohican" shifted berth, getting under way at 2.25pm, and anchoring at 2.45pm.
At 3.35pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Mohican" called on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy, misty.
Gentle to stiff breezes in squalls from South.
Barometer falling.
Received on board in Steam Engineering Department: 382 gallons lubricating oil; 24 gallons cylinder oil.
At 5.30pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise.
Went to fire quarters, streams, as follows: 1st 30 seconds; 2nd 1 minute 5 seconds; 3rd 1 minute 30 seconds; 4th 1 minute 40 seconds; 5th 2 minutes 50 seconds.
Absentee: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to overcast.
Stiff breezes in squalls from South, and heavy passing rain showers.
Barometer falling.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
77 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
79 |
78 |
77 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
78 |
76 |
77 |
75 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
78 |
77 |
76 |
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3 May 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.47, Long 139.66
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast, clearing last hour.
Stiff to moderate breezes from South, shifting to NW.
Heavy passing rain showers first part.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from SW, shifting to light airs from NNE and calms.
Barometer rising.
Received following stores in Paymaster's Department: 119 pounds fresh bread; 148¾ [pounds] fresh beef; and 148 [pounds] fresh vegetables.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 8.50am released H. Kramer, Coppersmith, from confinement by order of Commanding Officer.
At 8.50am the Senior Squadron Commander left the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" and went ashore.
At 9.05am German mail steamer "Prinzess Irene" left the dock and stood out.
At 10.00am Commanding Officer made an official call on Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Mohican".
At 11.40am the Japanese mail steamer "Hong Kong Maru" came in and anchored off the quarantine station.
At 11.10am piped down aired bedding and inspected it.
Field day.
[W.] Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, received permanent appointment as Machinist Second-class, dated December 30, 1901.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising very slowly.
Lost one rowlock from the gig by having the stop carry away.
At 12.40pm "Hong Kong Maru" came in and anchored.
At 2.30pm liberty party returned on board.
J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned on board 50 hours over time.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Sent liberty party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to South by East.
Barometer rising.
Received the following stores in Equipment Navigator's Department: 50 pounds concentrated lye; 1½ pound Manhattan wick; 1 ball hand lantern wick.
In Construction and Repair [Department]: 200 pounds shellac gum; 50 gallons alcohol; 308 pounds red lead, dry; 504 pounds white zinc in oil; 5 gallons Japan gold size; 2 pounds sal ammoniac; 48 pounds glass, 14 inches x 10⅛ inches; 4 pounds [glass], 24 inches x 22 inches; 45 pounds concentrated lye; 25 pounds whiting; 50 pounds oakum.
In Equipment Department: 1 barrel lime; 35 yards 10-ounce [ravens] duck; 1 bolt canvas flax number 1; and 1 of number 3; 45 yards canvas cotton number 8; 250 pounds ratline, 15-thread; 12 box polishing powder; 6 blank books, letter size; and 24 [blank books], 100-page; 6 letter files; 12 memo books, medium; and 12 [memo books], small; 6 press copy books; 36 sheets blotting paper; 75 envelopes, cloth lined; 20 packages envelopes, 10 inches x 4½ inches; and 12 packages [envelopes], 9½ inches x 4½ inches; 2 gross elastic bands; 4 steel erasers; 12 sheets oil paper; 2 boxes carbon paper; 30 pounds typewriter paper; 4 inkstands; 6 dozen lead pencils; 1 shears, banker's; 4 brushes, type cleaning; and 6 erasers, rubber.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
72 |
72 |
70 |
69 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
79 |
77 |
75 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
70 |
68 |
70 |
68 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
79 |
76 |
74 |
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4 May 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.47, Long 139.66
Commences and until 8am [partly obscured by rolled up note]:
[Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE and NNW to West by North.]
Barometer rising.
Received in Paymaster's Department: ~~~ fresh vegetables.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
U.S.S. "New York" got under way and stood out at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer rising.
At 8.45am U.S.S. "Kentucky" broke blue Rear Admiral's flag.
At 9.00am F. Ryan, Water Tender, released, his term of confinement having expired.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, ship and crew inspected by Commanding Officer.
Had general muster, no absentees.
Divine services held on board at 11.00am by Reverend Dr. Austin.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Wardroom officers made call on wardroom officers of U.S.S. "Mohican".
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE to South.
Barometer falling.
Commander Aaron Ward, U.S. Navy, left ship for three days' visit to Tokyo on duty.
Liberty party went ashore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from South and calms.
Barometer rising.
Made preparations for sea.
Received on board in Ordnance Department: 25 pounds lye.
In Equipment Department: 5 pounds wire, brass, ¼-inch; 5 gallons damar varnish; 2 pounds gold bronze; 5 gallons Japan Drier.
Private launch "Undine" broke down near this ship and was towed in by this ship's launch.
H.M.S. "Endymion" came in and anchored.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from South and calms.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned from liberty, all on time.
At 9.30pm lighted fires in boilers A and B.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
79 |
69 |
68 |
Fixed ammunition room |
83 |
80 |
79 |
77 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
78 |
69 |
68 |
Fixed ammunition room |
83 |
80 |
77 |
76 |
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5 May 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan, and under way, and moored at Uraga [Uragna in log-book], Japan
Lat 35.246, Long 139.717
Commences and until 8am [partly obscured by rolled up note]:
[Fair and pleasant to overcast and cloudy.
Light variable] airs.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain part of watch.
[Light airs from SE.]
Barometer falling.
At 5.58am got under way.
Stood down bay on various courses for Uraga.
At 6.22am put over patent log, reading 19.1.
Draft of ship forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 6 feet 6 inches.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, raining.
Light airs from SE, shifting to NNW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on various courses, standing in toward Uraga.
At 8.10am exchanged distinguishing pennants with United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
At 8.30am pilot came on board and conned ship to berth at Uraga Dock Company yard.
At 9.20am ran out mooring lines.
Mooring lines handled by yard workmen, who came on board with pilot.
Moored as follows: steel cable from either bow to shore; steel cable from port quarter to Japanese merchant steamer "Genzan Maru" ["Gen San" in log-book]; lowered starboard sheet anchor, unshackled at 30 fathoms, and carried anchor off starboard quarter; shackled chain to wire cable and hauled on board at starboard quarter.
Mustered at quarters, no absentees.
At 11.05am the Commanding Officer called officially on board U.S.S. "New York".
Draft forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.
Commenced taking annual inventory in Ordnance, Engineer's, Equipment, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, and raining first part.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
At 1.30pm had signal instruction for all divisions, except Engineer's [Division].
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Gentle to stiff breezes in squalls from various directions.
Clouds moving from SSE.
Barometer falling.
At 5.45pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise and running.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, with rain at intervals.
Gentle to stiff breezes in squalls from SSE first part, steadying to gentle breezes from South by East last half [of watch].
Barometer falling slowly.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
78 |
76 |
72 |
70 |
Fixed ammunition room |
86 |
84 |
88 |
86 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
76 |
74 |
72 |
70 |
Fixed ammunition room |
84 |
82 |
87 |
85 |
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6 May 1902
Moored at Uraga dockyard, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.246, Long 139.717
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, with rain at intervals.
Gentle, variable airs, decreasing to light airs.
Barometer rising slowly.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy weather, clearing.
Calms and light airs from North.
Barometer steady.
30 yard workmen came on board between 7.00am and 8.00am.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North.
Barometer rose first part, then steady.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 50 hours over leave, 7 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; J. Staten, Landsman, wearing non-regulation clothing, 7 days' extra duty, 2 months' restriction from liberty; A.D. Henggeler, Landsman, same offense, 7 days' extra duty, 1 week's restriction from liberty; F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, same offense, 7 days' extra duty, 1 month's restriction from liberty; F. Lauer, Seaman, wearing non-regulation clothing, 7 days' extra duty, 1 week's restriction from liberty; J. Carney, Fireman First-class, singing out loud and making unnecessary noise down engine room hatch, 10 days' extra duty; F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, continued neglect of duty, 10 days' extra duty.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised Third Division at infantry and Marine Guard at bayonet drill.
At 10.45am instructed ordinary seamen and landsmen at rattling down the lower rigging.
At 11.35am Commanding Officer [of] United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" made an official call upon the Commanding Officer of this ship.
30 Japanese workmen on board from Uraga dockyard.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW and SSE.
Barometer varying slightly.
Dockyard workmen on board as in previous watch.
Broke out after fixed ammunition room and scraped and red-leaded it.
Instructed signal and messenger boys in signaling.
Overhauling lower rigging.
Hoisted main topmast.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE to calm.
Barometer varying slightly.
Dockyard workmen on board as in previous watch.
Overhauling lower rigging.
At 5.30pm published findings and sentence of the Summary Court Martial in the cases of John C. Kennedy, Seaman, and J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class.
Specifications proved.
Sentence: 30 days' solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water, with full ration every fifth (5th) day, and to lose three (3) months' pay, amounting in Kennedy's case to $72.00 and in Gaskin's case to $94.08.
J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, and J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, were placed in solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, by order of Commanding Officer in accordance with sentence.
At 5.45pm mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "New York".
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Light airs from SSE.
Barometer steady.
Visiting party returned on board, J.P. Coyle, Second-class Fireman, failed to return with the party, but came on board an hour later.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
||||
Fixed ammunition room |
||||
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
||||
Fixed ammunition room |
||||
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7 May 1902
Moored at Uraga dry dock, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.246, Long 139.717
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and cool.
Light airs from SSE to NNW and calm.
Barometer steady.
40 dockyard workmen on board.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer low and steady.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer awarded following punishments at the mast: J.P. Coyle, Second-class Fireman, failing to return to ship with visiting party, reduced to 2nd [conduct] class; S.E. Pearson, Landsman, neglect of duty, not cleaning station, 5 days' extra duty.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, exercised at training battery and collision drill.
Dockyard workmen on board: 20 in Construction and Repair [Department]; 20 [in] Steam Engineering Department.
Taking inventories in all departments.
Overhauling and setting up rigging, stepped main topmast.
Sent both lower booms ashore to be scraped by ship's force.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW and calms.
Barometer rising.
Commander Aaron Ward, U.S. Navy, returned from three days' visit to Tokyo on duty.
Received from Uraga Docking Company: 13 tons fresh water.
Sent gig and whaleboat ashore for repairs.
Finished inventory in Equipment Department.
Continued work of forenoon.
Workmen on board: 20 [in] Steam Engineering [Department]; 20 [in] Construction and Repair [Department].
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 120 pounds bread; 150 pounds beef; 150 pounds vegetables.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE.
Barometer steady.
Continued work around ship.
Sent down mizzen gaff.
At 5.00pm liberty party went ashore.
At 5.45pm crew mustered at quarters, exercised at setting up and double time.
Naval Cadet R.T. Menner, U.S. Navy, returned on board and reported for duty, he having completed his examinations.
The Commanding Officer awarded following ratings, from the date set opposite their respective names: J. McCarty, Quartermaster First-class to Chief Quartermaster, May 3, 1902; D.C. Hansen, Gunner's Mate Second-class to Quartermaster First-class, May 3, 1902; J.K. Konieczny, Apprentice First-class to Quartermaster Third-class, May 3, 1902.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and cool.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
78 |
77 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
79 |
80 |
79 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
77 |
77 |
75 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
79 |
80 |
78 |
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8 May 1902
Moored at Uraga dry dock, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.246, Long 139.717
Commences and until 4am:
Partly cloudy to overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain last part of watch.
Calms and light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and drizzling rain.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party all returned on time.
Twenty-six workmen came on board.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and raining.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling, then rising.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees, no drills on account of inclement weather.
Between 20 and 30 workmen from shore on board in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and raining.
Calms to light airs from NNW, shifting to SSE and increasing to gentle breezes in squalls.
Barometer steady.
At 1.30pm saw four British men-of-war pass to Yokohama.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and raining at intervals.
Light to gentle breezes from SSE.
Barometer steady.
At 5.00pm sent liberty party ashore.
At 5.45pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercises and running.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, clearing.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SSE, becoming variable.
Barometer falling.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
74 |
72 |
74 |
73 |
Fixed ammunition room |
84 |
82 |
80 |
79 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
74 |
72 |
74 |
73 |
Fixed ammunition room |
84 |
82 |
80 |
79 |
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9 May 1902
Moored to dock, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.246, Long 139.717
Midnight to 4am:
Fair and cool.
Calms and light airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
35 shore workmen on board in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West and NW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Hoisted medical guard flag at 8.00am.
35 dockyard workmen on board.
Overhauling rigging and rattling down.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Held setting up exercises and trained the battery.
Held great gun drill.
Level to extreme elevation: 1st Division 12 seconds; 2nd Division 10 seconds; 3rd Division 10 seconds.
Extreme elevation to depression: 1st [Division] 10 seconds; 2nd [Division] 9 seconds; 3rd [Division] 6 seconds.
Extreme depression to extreme elevation: 1st, 2nd, 3rd [Divisions] 10 seconds.
Extreme elevation to depression: 1st and 3rd [Divisions] 11 seconds; 2nd [Division] 9 seconds.
Abeam level to forward: 1st Division 26 seconds; 2nd Division 17 seconds; 3rd Division 28 seconds.
Forward to aft: 1st [Division] 39 seconds; 2nd [Division] 30 seconds; 3rd [Division] 45 seconds.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen on board as in previous watch.
At 1.30pm exercised Marine Guard at aiming drill.
Received on board in Paymaster's Department: 120 pounds bread; 150 pounds fresh beef; and 150 pounds fresh vegetables.
Rattling down lower rigging.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Inspected compartments and tested flood cocks.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from NW to light variable airs and calms.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party ashore.
At 5.45pm mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees, and sounded fire quarters: 1st stream 40 seconds; 2nd stream 50 seconds; 3rd stream 1 minute; 4th stream 1 minute 50 seconds; 5th stream 2 minutes 40 seconds.
Held setting up exercises.
Sent visiting party to United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, calm.
Barometer steady.
Visiting party returned from United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" at 8.30pm.
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[Scrap of blotting paper]
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
82 |
80 |
80 |
78 |
Fixed ammunition room |
84 |
82 |
76 |
74 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
83 |
81 |
79 |
77 |
Fixed ammunition room |
84 |
82 |
76 |
74 |
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10 May 1902
Moored at Uraga dockyard, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.246, Long 139.717
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and cool.
Light variable airs to calm.
Barometer steady.
At 5.30am United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" hauled out of dry dock and moored in midstream.
Liberty party all returned on board.
34 dockyard workmen came on board to work in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty, cool.
Light airs and light breezes from the SE.
Barometer rising.
Field day.
At 9.10am sighted English battleship standing out from Yokohama, at 11.50am sighted large English steamer passing into Yokohama.
Japanese workmen from yard aboard ship in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the SSE.
Barometer steady.
At 12.30pm the S.S. "Genzan Maru" shifted her moorings and went into dry dock.
Took in the slack of the quarter line aboard the ship.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Light airs from the ESE to calm.
Barometer rising, then steady.
At 5.22pm sighted Japanese steamer standing into Yokohama.
Quarters at 5.45pm, followed by setting up drill.
At 5.45pm sent boat to U.S.S. "New York" for mail.
At 6.05pm sighted English steamer standing out of the harbor.
Visiting party on board from United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Light airs to light breezes from the NE.
Barometer rising.
Visiting party from United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" returned.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
78 |
74 |
73 |
Fixed ammunition room |
77 |
75 |
81 |
79 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
78 |
73 |
71 |
Fixed ammunition room |
77 |
75 |
81 |
80 |
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11 May 1902
Moored at Uraga dry dock, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.246, Long 139.717
Midnight to 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Light breezes from the North.
Barometer steady, then falling.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy, pleasant and misty.
Light breezes from the North.
Barometer steady.
Workmen from dockyard came aboard at 7.00am.
At 8.00am hoisted medical guard flag.
Cleared up decks for Sunday quarters.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, cool.
Light airs from North.
Barometer steady and low.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Ship and crew inspected by Commanding Officer.
Fifteen dockyard workmen on board.
Anchor stock port anchor taken ashore for repairs, and stock for spare anchor returned to ship.
Mail steamer "China" passed into Yokohama.
Sent church party to U.S.S. "New York".
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 119 pounds bread; 148¾ pounds beef; 148¾ pounds vegetables.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, cool.
Light airs from North.
Barometer rising.
Received from United States Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan, for duty, the following named men, with all necessary transfer papers, for further transfer to United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow": J.R. Shan, Chief Machinist; A.C. Rosen, Ordinary Seaman; W. Patterson, Private Marine; H.C. Lemaire, Private Marine; M. Rinkichi, Mess Attendant.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, cool.
Light airs.
Barometer falling.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain part of watch.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
78 |
74 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
79 |
77 |
79 |
77 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
77 |
74 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
78 |
76 |
77 |
74 |
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12 May 1902
Moored at Uraga dry dock, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.246, Long 139.717
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain first part of watch.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer steady and low.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain to continuous rain.
Light airs from North.
Barometer steady and low.
Working on rigging.
Twenty-eight dockyard workmen on board.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and raining.
Light airs to light breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Twenty-eight dockyard workmen on board.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise and running.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: A.P. Kerwin, Coal Passer, out of uniform, 1 week's extra duty, 1 month longer 3rd [conduct] class.
Lieutenant-Commander J.C. Fremont [Freemont in log-book], U.S. Navy, reported on board in obedience to orders to appear before a Medical Examining Board to be examined physically for promotion.
At 11.30am Medical Examination Board, Passed Assistant Surgeon C.P. Bagg, U.S. Navy, senior member, met on board and examined Lieutenant-Commander J.C. Fremont [Freemont in log-book], U.S. Navy.
Board adjourned at noon.
Broke out six-inch shell rooms.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and raining.
Light airs to gentle breezes from NNW, shifting to North.
Barometer steady.
Red-leading and restowing 6-inch shell rooms.
No afternoon drills on account of inclement weather.
Lighted all standing oil lamps and burnt for two hours for quarterly tests.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and raining first half.
Light airs to light breezes from North.
Barometer steady.
At 5.00pm sent liberty party ashore.
At 5.45pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise and running.
Trained battery.
8pm to midnight [meridian in log-book]:
Cloudy weather, cool.
Light airs to light breezes from NNW.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
74 |
72 |
72 |
70 |
Fixed ammunition room |
77 |
75 |
70 |
70 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
74 |
71 |
71 |
68 |
Fixed ammunition room |
77 |
75 |
70 |
70 |
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13 May 1902
Moored at Uraga dry dock, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.246, Long 139.717
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and cool.
Calm and light airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy weather, clearing.
Calms and light airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
Twenty-eight dock workmen came on board.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty.
Calm and light airs from the SE, SSE and SE by South.
Barometer steady.
At 8.30am Ensigns O.D. Duncan and F.J. Horne left the ship on six days' leave of absence.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting up drill and divisional drills.
Trained battery and company drill 1st period, 2nd period ordinary seamen and landsman rattling down (seamen) [sic].
At 8.00am hoisted medical guard flag.
At 10.25am Lieutenant F. Marble, U.S. Navy, reported aboard for duty on Board of Survey.
Received in Department of Equipment: 12 tons of water from Uraga Dock Company, for steaming purposes.
Finished taking inventory in Ordnance and Equipment Navigation Departments.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to the SSE.
Barometer unsteady.
Tested all oil lamps of ship and found same in good condition, burned them for two hours.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 79 pounds fresh bread; 148¾ pounds fresh beef; and 148¾ pounds vegetables.
Sighted two large steamers passing toward Yokohama.
Low water at 2.30pm.
The afternoon drills were suspended on account of repairs.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the SSE and calm.
Barometer steady and rising.
At 5.10pm sighted Japanese mail steamer passing into Yokohama.
Quarters at 5.45pm, followed by setting up drill.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, cool.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
High tide at 10.45pm.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
77 |
75 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
81 |
80 |
74 |
72 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
76 |
75 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
80 |
74 |
72 |
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14 May 1902
Moored at Uraga dry dock, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.246, Long 139.717
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant, cool, misty.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer rising, then steady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant, misty, to overcast.
Light airs and light breezes from the NNW and North.
Barometer falling, then steady.
At 5.45am a Japanese training ship passed up to Yokohama.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cool, clearing last hour.
Light airs from North, shifting to NE.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise and stations at collision quarters.
Powder Division and Marines were instructed in first aid to the wounded.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: O.U. Hammarstedt, Coxswain, neglect of duty, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
D.C. Hansen, Quartermaster First-class, received a permanent appointment as Quartermaster Second-class, dated February 23, 1902.
Rattling down standing rigging.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Between 20 and 30 dockyard workmen on board.
Overhauled battery.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather, misty.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
No afternoon drills on account of repairs.
Finished rattling down.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy, pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 5.00pm sent liberty party ashore.
At 5.45pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise and running.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and cool.
Calms and light airs from North.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
77 |
74 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
78 |
73 |
72 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
77 |
74 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
78 |
73 |
72 |
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15 May 1902
Moored to Uraga dock, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.246, Long 139.717
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and cool.
Light airs from North and calm.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, and raining last part.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
All the liberty party returned on board.
Between 20 and 30 dockyard workmen on board.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and raining.
Calms and light airs to light breezes from SSE.
Barometer rising rapidly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise and general quarters.
Received on board in Supplies and Accounts Department: 112 pounds bread; 152½ pounds beef; 152½ pounds vegetables.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and raining.
Light airs to light breezes from SSE, shifting to SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Marine Division had instruction at main battery.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and raining.
Light airs to light breezes from SW, shifting to SE by South and increasing to moderate breezes in squalls.
Sent liberty party ashore at 5.00pm.
At 5.45pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up and running.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and raining.
Light to gentle breezes from SE by South.
Barometer falling slowly.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
78 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
83 |
80 |
74 |
72 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
78 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
82 |
80 |
74 |
72 |
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16 May 1902
Moored at Uraga dry dock, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.246, Long 139.717
[Commences and until 4am:]
Overcast and raining.
Light air to light breezes from SE by South.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and raining.
Light airs from SE by South and calm.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Between 20 and 30 dockyard workmen on board.
8am to meridian:
Overcast cloudy and rainy.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting up drill.
Trained battery and instruction to coxswains in signals and rules of the road.
Workmen from the dockyard on board ship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy, rainy and misty.
Calms and light airs from the North.
Barometer falling.
At 12.33pm the Commanding Officer returned from leave.
At 1.55pm the ash lighter came alongside.
At 2.00pm held the following drills: seamen signal instruction; Marines aiming drill.
At 3.45pm the Commanding and Executive Officers left ship and inspected the dock and blocks of Uraga Dock Company, preparatory to docking ship.
Tested flood cocks, overflows and drains, and found same in good condition.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and clear, cloudy and misty.
Calm and light airs from the North and SW.
Barometer unsteady.
At 4.30pm low water.
At 5.35pm Ensign O.D. Duncan returned from leave.
Quarters at 5.45pm, followed by fire quarters: 1st stream 30 seconds; 2nd 40 seconds; 3rd 55 seconds; 4th 1 minute 10 seconds.
Divisions reported as follows: 2nd Division 55 seconds; 3rd Division 1 minute 10 seconds; Powder Division 1 minute 10 seconds; Engineer's [Division] 1 minute 30 seconds; Marines 30 seconds.
Sent liberty party ashore at 5.00pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm.
Light airs from the SSE.
Barometer falling first part, then rising.
At 10.50pm O.U. Hammarstedt, Coxswain, was found missing from the ship.
At 11.10pm O.U. Hammarstedt, Coxswain, reported aboard.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
78 |
75 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
81 |
78 |
74 |
70 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
78 |
75 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
78 |
74 |
70 |
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17 May 1902
Moored to and in Uraga dry dock, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.246, Long 139.717
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast, cloudy, misty, rainy.
Light airs and light breezes from the SSE to calm.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear and cloudy, misty, overcast.
Calm to light airs from the South and SSE.
Barometer steady, then rising.
Carried out morning orders.
At 7.00am placed under sentry's charge O.U. Hammarstedt, Coxswain, by order [of] Commanding Officer, pending investigation.
At 7.00am low water.
Twenty workmen from dockyard came aboard.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from South to SSE.
Barometer rising.
Commanding Officer awarded following punishments at mast: W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, interfering with the duties of Master-at-Arms, reduced to 2nd conduct class; O.U. Hammarstedt, Coxswain, leaving ship without permission and using abusive language to Chief Master-at-Arms, was confined in double irons to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
Cleaning ship and field day.
Thirty dockyard workmen on board.
Getting ready to lift number 3 6-inch gun.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE.
Barometer falling.
With floating shears from dockyard, lifted number 3 6-inch gun and carriage.
Made examination of pivot and found same in good condition, lowered gun in place.
Gun lifted heeled ship 4°.
Transferred to United States Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: H.J. Hagerty, Ordinary Seaman; R.C. Spear, Shipwright.
"Genzan Maru" came out of dock and moored.
At 2.10pm unmoored ship, draft of ship 15 feet 7 inches aft, 11 feet 6 inches forward.
Hauled into dock and secured at 3.00pm.
At 3.20pm liberty party of 75 men went ashore.
At 3.35pm broke Rear Admiral's blue flag, U.S.S. "New York" hauled down same.
At 3.40pm pumps started pumping out dock, and yard workmen commenced cleaning side.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from ESE.
Barometer rising.
At 4.02pm ship settled on blocks.
At 5.45pm crew mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Had setting up exercise.
At 7.10pm finished pumping out dock.
Received from Uraga Dock Company: 10 tons fresh water.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and cool.
Light airs from ESE to WSW.
Barometer falling.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
79 |
74 |
70 |
Fixed ammunition room |
83 |
80 |
73 |
71 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
79 |
74 |
70 |
Fixed ammunition room |
83 |
80 |
73 |
70 |
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18 May 1902
In dry dock, Uraga, Japan, flying the flag of Frederick Rodgers, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy
Lat 35.245, Long 139.717
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and cool.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am [4pm to 8pm in log-book]:
Fair and cool.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
Thirty-two dockyard workmen on board.
8am [8pm in log-book] to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
At 9.20am mustered at quarters and read Articles for the Government of the Navy.
Sent church party to U.S.S. "New York".
Received on board in Construction and Repair Department: 12½ pounds hoop brass, 1/16-inch.
In Ordnance Department: 50 pounds Vaseline.
In Equipment Navigation Department: 6 globes for deck lanterns; 6 globes for dark lanterns; 15 chimneys for Manhattan lamps; 6 lenses for steam launch's running lights.
Removed correctors from all compasses and took magnetic observations.
Ensign F.J. Horne returned on board from leave of absence.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer rising, then falling.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, pleasant.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer falling slowly.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to overcast.
Light variable airs and calms.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
78 |
76 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
84 |
85 [sic] |
76 |
74 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
78 |
76 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
84 |
85 [sic] |
76 |
74 |
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19 May 1902
In dry dock, Uraga, Japan, flying the flag of Rear Admiral Frederick Rodgers, U.S. Navy
Lat 35.245, Long 139.717
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast, pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and overcast.
Calms.
Barometer rising.
32 dockyard workmen on board.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: W. Pottberg, Gunner's Mate Third-class, slow in obeying an order, 5 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; E. Meissnest, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours and while standing in galley door, 3 days' extra duty.
Liberty party returned on board, J.F. Frawley, Oiler, Hong Kai, Painter, C.E. Lane, Seaman, J.T. Maher, Seaman, E. Roth, Machinist First-class, E. Reilly, Coal Passer, F.H. Setterberg, Water Tender, D. Trego, Coxswain, and G.J. Wood, Coal Passer, absent over time from liberty.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, held setting up exercise and trained the battery, absentees as above.
Drilled Marine Guard and combined divisions as infantry.
Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, Ensigns J.K. Taussig and F.J. Horne reported on board U.S.S. "New York" to hold surveys in Equipment, and Construction and Repair Departments.
W.T. McNiff, Chief Electrician, received a permanent appointment as Electrician First-class, dated January 1, 1902.
At 10.00am J.F. Frawley, Oiler, C.E. Lane, Seaman, D. Trego, Coxswain, and F.H. Setterberg, Water Tender, returned from liberty one hour over time, at 11.00am Hong Kai, Painter, returned from liberty two hours over time.
At 11.00am delivered specifications for Summary Court Martial in case of O.U. Hammarstedt, Coxswain.
Overhauling starboard bower chain and all awning ridge ropes.
32 dockyard workmen on board ship in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
At noon E. Reilly, Coal Passer, E. Roth, Machinist First-class, and G.J. Wood, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 3 hours over time.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SW and SE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 1.10pm Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book] was senior member, convened to try the case of O.U. Hammarstedt, Coxswain, U.S. Navy.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds fresh beef; 150 pounds fresh vegetables.
At 2.42pm Summary Court Martial adjourned to await the action of the convening authority, and the accused O.U. Hammarstedt was reconfined in double irons.
Overhauling both chains and ridge ropes.
Dockyard workmen on board as in previous watch.
Drilled Marine Guard at aiming, and quartermasters and signal boys at signals.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and drizzling.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
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4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to calm.
Barometer steady.
At 4.30pm J. Lyons, Oiler, was found absent from the ship.
At 5.00pm J.T. Maher, Seaman, returned from liberty 8 hours over time.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Received the following stores in Steam Engineering Department: 30 pounds bolts and nuts; 20 steel rivets; 1 roll roofing paper; 1 bullseye lantern; 10 pounds lamp wicking; 6 sledge hammer handles; 8 thermometers; 7 pounds hard solder; 24 pounds round iron bar, ½-inch; 5 pounds sheet brass, number 16; 6⅞ pounds Amazon packing, ⅜-inch, 2¼ [pounds] ¼-inch, 7 [pounds] ½-inch; 5½ pounds asbestos packing, ½-inch; 7⅛ [pounds] flax packing, ¾-inch; 50 pounds class calcium; 1 hundredweight white zinc; 5 gallons copal varnish; 75 pounds lye; 25 pounds litharge; 100 pounds sal soda; 2 pounds lamp black; 1 hundredweight white lead; 3 hundredweight red lead; 1 glass cylinder for air cup; 50 gauge glass grommets; 12 hard rubber valves; 1 waste paper basket; 50 sheets carbon paper; 12 memo pads; 1 grind stone; 1 dozen shoe wedges; 1 sealing hammer; 100 yards burlap.
At 5.45pm mustered divisions at quarters, J. Lyons, Oiler, absent without permission.
Exercised at setting up.
Dockyard workmen painted ship's bottom with one coat number 1 Rahtjens' [Rathjens in log-book] Red Hand [brand] compound.
Received in Equipment Navigator's [Department]: 1 Coaster's Tide Annual for 1902; 1 Directory and Chronicle for China, Japan, et cetera, for 1902.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
77 |
76 |
74 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
78 |
75 |
73 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
78 |
76 |
74 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
78 |
74 |
71 |
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20 May 1902
In dry dock, Uraga, Japan, flying the flag of Rear Admiral F. Rodgers, U.S. Navy
Lat 35.245, Long 139.717
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and rainy.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 12.20am J. Lyons, Oiler, returned on board ship and was placed under sentry's charge, to await investigation by order of Commanding Officer.
Liberty party returned aboard.
At 7.00am Passed Assistant Surgeon C.P. Bagg, U.S. Navy, left ship on six days' leave.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy, misty and rainy, drizzling, passing showers.
Light variable airs and from the NE.
Barometer steady, then rising.
Held mast, the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Kai Hong, Painter, 2 hours over leave, reduced to 2nd [conduct] class; E. Roth, Machinist First-class, 3 hours over leave, reduced to 3rd [conduct] class; G.J. Wood, Coal Passer, E. Reilly, Coal Passer, 3 hours over leave, reduced to 2nd [conduct] class; J.T. Maher, Seaman, 8 hours over leave, reduced to 3rd [conduct] class.
J. Lyons, Oiler, was placed in double irons to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting up drill, trained battery, company drill, 2nd period ordinary seamen and landsmen seamanship.
Refitting and overhauling ridge ropes.
At 10.00am Ensign J.K. Taussig, left the ship on six days' leave.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, drizzling.
Calm and light variable airs.
Barometer steady, then falling.
At 12.15pm U.S.S. "Mohican" passed out from Yokohama and exchanged numbers with this ship.
At 12.30pm J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, was found under the influence of intoxicating liquor aboard ship and unfit for duty, not having been on liberty, and was placed in single irons for safe keeping to await investigation.
At 1.10pm J. Hoffman, Seaman, was found under the influence of liquor and unfit for duty and also having intoxicating liquor in his possession, while on duty in yard, was placed in double irons to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy, misty, drizzling.
Calm to light airs from the South.
Barometer steady, then rising.
At 4.45pm W. McDonald, First-class Fireman, was found absent from the ship without permission.
Sent liberty party ashore.
At 5.45pm quarters, followed by setting up drill.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
81 |
79 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
78 |
76 |
74 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
79 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
78 |
76 |
74 |
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21 May 1902
In dry dock, Uraga, Japan, flying the flag of Frederick Rodgers, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy
Lat 35.245, Long 139.717
Midnight to 4am:
Clear, cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady and rising.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Calms to light variable airs and from the NW.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Workmen from yard came aboard.
Crew scrubbing paintwork and overhauling rigging.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East by North to NW.
Barometer rising.
At 8.30am J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, [was] confined in double irons for safe keeping to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, absentee: W. McDonald, First-class Fireman.
Had setting up exercise and trained the battery, stations for collision drill, 2nd period apprentices refitting and overhauling boat gear and ridge ropes.
Chief Master-at-Arms Teel and Sergeant Kesmodel went out on duty, and ordered W. McDonald, Fireman First-class, to return to ship, this order was disobeyed.
At 10.20am W. McDonald, Fireman First-class, came on board drunk and unfit for duty, he having left ship without permission, and was confined in single irons for safe keeping to await investigation.
Workmen from dockyard on board and under ship.
Ship's force scraping, painting and overhauling throughout ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
At 2.00pm delivered Summary Court Martial specifications in cases of J. Lyons, Oiler, J. Hoffman, Seaman, and J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman.
Summary Court Martial proceeding in case of O.U. Hammarstedt, Coxswain, as follows: absent from ship, and did use abusive language to Chief Master-at-Arms; sentence Summary Court Martial, solitary confinement in single irons, on bread and water, for 30 days, full ration every third day; published at mast and sentence put into execution.
Work around ship continued.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms.
Barometer rising.
At 5.45pm crew mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised at setting up drill.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds beef; and 150 pounds vegetables.
At 5.05pm liberty party of 31 men went ashore.
At 6.15pm placed W. McDonald, First-class Fireman, in double irons for further restraint.
At 7.30pm divine service held on board by chaplain of U.S.S. "New York".
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
82 |
81 |
76 |
75 |
Fixed ammunition room |
81 |
80 |
78 |
76 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
82 |
81 |
76 |
75 |
Fixed ammunition room |
81 |
79 |
78 |
76 |
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22 May 1902
In dry dock, Uraga, Japan, flying the flag of Frederick Rodgers, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy
Lat 35.245, Long 139.717
Commences and until 4am:
Partly cloudy to drizzling rain.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Drizzling rain to overcast and cloudy.
Calms and light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
Dockyard workmen on board and under ship.
Putting on second coat of paint on hull, Rahtjens' [Rathjen's in log-book] number 1, Red Hand brand.
Ship's force scaling, painting and overhauling throughout ship.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer rising slowly.
30 dockyard workmen on board.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Chu Ah, Wardroom Cook, throwing cigarette box in waterway, 4 days' extra duty; F.W. Peters, Seaman, late hammock, 3 days' extra duty; W. McDonald, Fireman First-class, absent from duty and station without permission, from about 4.45pm May 20, 1902, until about 10.00am May 21, 1902, when he returned on board, drunk and unfit for duty, double irons to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
Placed W. McDonald, First-class Fireman, in double irons to await trial by Summary Court Martial, by order [of] Commanding Officer.
At 9.00am delivered specifications for Summary Court Martial to W. McDonald, First-class Fireman.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees, and exercised at setting up and trained the battery.
At 11.05am Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book], U.S. Navy, is senior member, met and took up the case of W. McDonald, First-class Fireman.
At 11.50am Summary Court Martial adjourned until 1.00pm, having finished the case of W. McDonald, First-class Fireman.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Dockyard workmen painting hull as in previous watch.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
At 1.15pm Summary Court Martial met and took up the case of J. Lyons, Oiler.
At 3.30pm Summary Court Martial adjourned until 9.00am tomorrow, May 23rd, having finished the case of J. Lyons, Oiler.
Dockyard workmen on board as in previous watch.
At 1.30pm drilled Marine Guard at great guns.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer rose, then steady.
At 5.00pm sent liberty party ashore.
At 5.45pm mustered divisions at quarters and held setting up drill.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer varying slightly.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
82 |
81 |
78 |
77 |
Fixed ammunition room |
81 |
79 |
79 |
77 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
82 |
80 |
78 |
77 |
Fixed ammunition room |
81 |
79 |
79 |
77 |
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23 May 1902
In dry dock, Uraga, Japan, flying the flag of Frederick Rodgers, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy
Lat 35.245, Long 139.717
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light airs from SE to calm and light variable airs.
Barometer varying slightly.
Dockyard workmen on board in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, with occasional light drizzle.
Light SSE airs and breezes.
At 9.30am mustered divisions, no absentees.
Omitted routine drills on account of general work going on.
43 Navy Yard workmen on board in Steam Engineering, and Construction and Repair Departments.
Caulking main deck.
Received from Uraga Dock Company: 6 tons fresh water, for cooking purposes.
At 9.10am the Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met and proceeded with the trial of Joseph Hoffman, Seaman.
At 11.15am, having finished the trial of J. Hoffman, Seaman, the Court took a recess until 1.30pm.
U.S.S. "New York" made routine signals as per Signal Record [Book].
Received on board in Department [of] Supplies and Accounts: 120 pounds bread; 150 pounds meat; 150 pounds vegetables.
And in Steam Engineering [Department]: ½ dozen steel wire brushes and sample; 1 grindstone, unmounted.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light airs to light breezes from SSE.
Barometer steady.
At 1.30pm the Summary Court Martial met, pursuant to adjournment, and proceeded with the trial of J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, and at 2.50pm, having finished the trial of J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, the Court adjourned to await the action of convening authority.
At 2.35pm sighted an English man-of-war standing out from Yokohama.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light airs from the SSE and SE.
Barometer steady and rising.
At 5.42pm hauled down [Rear] Admiral's flag, as the [Rear] Admiral's flag was hoisted on the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
Quarters at 5.45pm, followed by setting up exercise, and stations for fire quarters around the caisson and dock.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calm and light airs from the SE.
Barometer steady.
At 9.15pm five dockyard workmen came aboard in Equipment Navigation Department.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
81 |
80 |
75 |
73 |
Fixed ammunition room |
81 |
80 |
78 |
77 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
81 |
79 |
75 |
73 |
Fixed ammunition room |
81 |
80 |
78 |
78 |
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24 May 1902
In dry dock, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.245, Long 139.717
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, drizzling and rainy last part.
Calm and light airs from the SE.
Barometer steady and falling.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy, misty and rainy.
Light airs from the SE and NE.
Barometer steady and rising.
Workmen from dockyard came aboard in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
Carried out morning orders, crew scraping paintwork.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from WNW.
Barometer rising.
Commander Aaron Ward, U.S. Navy, went on 3 days' leave of absence.
H.A. Wheeler, Plumber and Fitter, received a permanent appointment as Plumber and Fitter, from February 24, 1902.
Scraping, red-leading and painting throughout the ship.
Dockyard workmen on board in and under ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy.
Light airs and breezes to light airs from WNW.
Barometer steady.
Sent liberty party of 49 men ashore.
Commanding Officer made official call on Commander-In-Chief.
Work and workmen as in previous watch.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Light airs from WNW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.45pm crew mustered at quarters, no absentees, exercised at setting up drill.
Received during day in Department of Steam Engineering: 18 tons fresh water.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and cool.
Light airs from WNW.
Barometer falling.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
81 |
80 |
75 |
73 |
Fixed ammunition room |
82 |
80 |
77 |
76 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
81 |
80 |
75 |
73 |
Fixed ammunition room |
81 |
80 |
77 |
75 |
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25 May 1902
In dry dock, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.245, Long 139.717
Commences and until 4am:
Partly cloudy and cool.
Calms to light airs from WNW.
Barometer rising.
4am to 8am:
Partly cloudy and cool.
Calms and light airs from NW.
Barometer rising.
Getting ship ready for Sunday inspection.
Ten dockyard workmen on board.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters and Commanding Officer made an inspection of the ship, no absentees.
At 11.25am began flooding the dry dock.
At 11.55am shut the valves in the caisson and stopped flooding the dock.
Depth of water 10 feet.
A rowlock was lost overboard from the dinghy between 11.00am and 12.00pm.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 120 pounds fresh bread; 150 pounds fresh beef; and 150 pounds fresh vegetables.
Liberty party returned on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Putting the third coat of paint, Rahtjens' [Rathjen's in log-book] number 3, on the ship's bottom, during early part of watch.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE and variable.
Barometer steady.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast first part, then clear.
Light airs from SE to calms.
Barometer steady.
At 8.05pm rudder of dinghy reported as stolen.
At 8.32pm and 9.08pm the ship was shaken by heavy earthquake shocks.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
82 |
80 |
76 |
74 |
Fixed ammunition room |
81 |
80 |
74 |
72 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
82 |
80 |
76 |
74 |
Fixed ammunition room |
81 |
80 |
73 |
70 |
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[Inserted note]
U.S.S. YORKTOWN, IN DRY-DOCK, URAGA, JAPAN, MAY 18, 1902.
SIR:
1. In accordance with paragraph 1636, U.S. Navy Regulations, 1900, I have examined all outboard valves, other than those connected with the Engineer's Department, and the scuppers and outlets from bathrooms, closets, galley, pantries, washrooms, and dispensary, and the rudder and stern post, and found as follows.
2. All the zinc rings of outboard valves more or less corroded and requiring renewing (nine (9) in all).
3. One (1) scupper to crew's water-closet, starboard side, and one (1) water way scupper, port side, worn out and requiring renewing.
4. Rudder and stern post zincs in good condition; a considerable growth of small barnacles and oysters on rudder.
Very respectfully, [signed by] William R.A. Rooney, Lieutenant-Commander, U.S. Navy, Executive Officer.
The Commanding Officer.
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[Reverse side of note]
U.S.S. Yorktown, in dry dock, Uraga, Japan, May 18, 1902.
William R.A. Rooney, Lieutenant-Commander, U.S. Navy.
Reported in compliance with paragraph 1636, U.S. Navy Regulations.
1st Endorsement U.S.S. YORKTOWN, Uraga, Japan, 27 May, 1902.
APPROVED AND FORWARDED
Aaron Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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U.S.S. YORKTOWN, Uraga, Japan, May 26, 1902.
Sir:
1. In accordance with article 1639, U.S. Navy Regulations, we have to submit the following report upon the docking of the ship at this port:
2. Date of docking: 3pm, May 17, to 7am, May 26, 1902.
3. Date of previous docking: August 29 to September 1, 1901.
4. Itinerary of ship: left Uraga, Japan, September 1, 1901; under way 2 hours; arrived Yokohama September 1; in harbor 2 days; left Yokohama September 3; at sea 6 days; arrived Cavite, Philippine Islands, September 11; in harbor 7½ days; left Cavite September 10; under way ¾ hour; arrived Manila September 19; in harbor 8 hours; left Manila September 19; under way ¾ hour; arrived Cavite September 19; in harbor 9¼ days; left Cavite September 28; at sea 7¼ days; arrived Yokohama, Japan, October 6; in harbor 20½ days; left Yokohama October 26; at sea 6½ days; arrived Guam, Ladrone Islands, November 2; in harbor 3½ days; left Guam, on surveying duty, November 5; surveying 3 days, of which 1½ days under way, 1½ days at anchor; arrived Guam November 8; in harbor 1½ days; left Guam November 10; at sea 6 days; arrived Batangas Bay, Philippine Islands, November 16; in harbor 8 hours; left Batangas Bay November 16; at sea 15 hours; arrived Manila November 17; in harbor 5½ hours; left Manila November 17; under way ¾ hour; arrived Cavite November 17; in harbor 5 days;
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left Cavite November 22; at sea 2¾ days; arrived Catbalogan November 25; in harbor 18 hours; left Catbalogan November 26; at sea 3 hours; arrived Buad Channel November 26; at anchor 1¼ days; left Buad Channel November 27; at sea 1½ hours; arrived Catbalogan November 27; in harbor 4 days; left Catbalogan December 1; at sea 6 hours; arrived Mauo December 1; at anchor 7 hours; left Mauo December 2; at sea 6½ hours; arrived Laoang [Laguan in log-book] December 2; at anchor 7½ hours; left Laoang [Laguan in log-book] December 2; at sea 15 hours; arrived Borongan December 3; at anchor 7 hours; left Borongan December 3; at sea 1 day; arrived Mauo December 4; at anchor 18 hours; left Mauo December 5; at sea 4 hours; arrived Calbayog December 5; at anchor 2 hours; left Calbayog December 5; at sea 2½ hours; arrived Catbalogan December 5; in harbor 7days; left Catbalogan December 12; at sea 3 hours; arrived Calbayog December 12; at anchor 13 hours; left Calbayog December 13; at sea 3 hours; arrived Looc Bay [Loog Bay in log-book] December 13; at anchor 1 hour; left Looc Bay [Loog Bay in log-book] December 13; at sea ¾ hour; arrived Mauo December 13; at anchor 2½ hours; left Mauo December 13; at sea 3 hours; arrived Calbayog December 13; at anchor 15 hours; left Calbayog December 14; at sea 2½ hours; arrived Catbalogan December 14; in harbor 3 days; left Catbalogan December 17; at sea 1 day; arrived Borongan December 18; at anchor 17 hours; left Borongan December 19; at sea 4 hours; arrived Pambuhan December 19; at anchor 1½ hours; left Pambuhan December 19; at sea 5 hours; arrived Guiuan December 19; in harbor 1 day; left Guiuan December 20; at sea 2½ hours; arrived Balangiga December 20; in harbor 1½ days; left Balangiga December 22; at sea 4 hours; arrived Tacloban December 22; in harbor 20 hours; left Tacloban December 23; under way, for target practice, 6 hours;
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arrived Basey December 23; in harbor 1 day; left Basey December 24; under way ½ hour; arrived Tacloban December 24; in harbor 1½ days; left Tacloban December 26; under way ½ hour; arrived Basey December 26; in harbor 1 day; left Basey December 27; under way ½ hour; arrived Tacloban December 27; in harbor 10 hours; left Tacloban December 27; at sea 1¼ days; arrived Catbalogan December 28; in harbor 6½ days; left Catbalogan January 4, 1902; at sea 3 hours; arrived Calbayog January 4; at anchor 4 hours; left Calbayog January 4; at sea ¾ hour; arrived Gandara River January 4; at anchor 2 days; left Gandara River January 6; at sea ¾ hour; arrived Calbayog January 6; at anchor 12 hours; left Calbayog January 7; at sea 3 hours; arrived Catbalogan January 7; in harbor 7 days; left Catbalogan January 14; at sea 2½ hours; arrived Calbayog January 14; at anchor 2 hours; left Calbayog January 14; at sea 3½ hours; arrived Palanog January 14; at anchor 20 hours; left Palanog January 15; at sea 8 hours; arrived Calbayog January 15; in harbor 1¼ days; left Calbayog January 17; cruising 11 hours; returned to Calbayog January 17; in harbor 2¾ days; left Calbayog January 20; at sea 8½ hours; arrived Catbalogan January 20; in harbor 4¾ days; left Catbalogan January 25; at sea 4 hours; arrived Weyler January 25; at anchor 2 hours; left Weyler January 25; at sea 2 hours; arrived Calbayog January 25; in harbor 1 day; left Calbayog January 26; at sea 3 hours; arrived Catbalogan January 26; in harbor 18 hours; left Catbalogan January 27; at sea 6 hours; arrived Caduruan Point [Caduran Point in log-book] January 27; at anchor 10 hours; left Caduruan Point [Caduran Point in log-book] January 28; at sea 1½ days; arrived Tacloban January 20; in harbor 2 days; left Tacloban January 31; under way ½ hour; arrived Basey January
Weyler is also known as Piña.
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31; in harbor 16 hours; left Basey February 1; at sea 6 hours; arrived Guiuan February 1; in harbor 1¾ days; left Guiuan February 3; at sea 6½ hours; arrived Tacloban February 3; in harbor 2 hours; left Tacloban February 3; under way ½ hour; arrived Basey February 3; in harbor 3¾ days; left Basey February 7; under way ½ hour; arrived Tacloban February 7; in harbor 2¼ days; left Tacloban February 9; at sea 1 day; arrived Cebu February 10; in harbor 3½ hours; left Cebu February 10; at sea 16 hours; arrived Catbalogan February 11; in harbor 4 days; left Catbalogan February 15; at sea 4½ hours; arrived Weyler February 15; at anchor 4 hours; left Weyler February 15; at sea 1½ hours; arrived Calbayog February 15; in harbor 5½ days; left Calbayog February 21; at sea 2½ hours; arrived Catbalogan February 21; in harbor 5 days; left Catbalogan February 26; at sea 2 days; arrived Cavite February 28; in harbor 2 days; left Cavite March 2; at sea 10 hours; arrived Olongapo March 2; in harbor 3½ days; left Olongapo March 6; at sea 1½ hours; arrived Morong March 6; at anchor 2 hours; left Morong March 6; at sea 6 hours; arrived Cavite March 6; in harbor 6 days; left Cavite March 12; at sea 1 day; arrived San Fernando March 13; at anchor 2 hours; left San Fernando March 13; at sea 16 hours; arrived Laoag, March 14; at anchor ¾ hour; left Laoag March 14; at sea 9 hours; arrived Salomague [Salomaque in log-book] March 14; at anchor 13 hours; left Salomague [Salomaque in log-book] March 15; at sea 3 hours; arrived Vigan March 15; at anchor 4½ hours; left Vigan March 15; at sea 1 day; arrived Olongapo March 16; in harbor 12 hours; left Olongapo March 17; at sea 8 hours; arrived Cavite March 17; in harbor 28-¾ days; left Cavite April 15; at sea 8¼ days;
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arrived Yokohama, Japan, April 23; in harbor 11¾ days; left Yokohama May 5; under way 2 hours; arrived Uraga May 5.
5. Approximate cruising distance since last docking 13025 miles; average speed 9.4 knots.
6. The longest continuous stays of the ship in port were those at Yokohama, October 6 to 26, 1901, and Cavite, March 17 to April 15, 1902. It is probable that a great part of the fouling occurred during the latter period, although a considerable amount had occurred previously, as evidenced by a gradual increase of the slip of the screws during the whole period covered by the above itinerary. Liability to fouling does not appear to be greater at Cavite than at other places in the Philippines or in tropical waters elsewhere. The character of the fouling observed at this docking was markedly different from that at the last previous docking, when it consisted chiefly of barnacles and sea grass; upon this occasion it was largely composed of small oysters, and exhibited a much closer and denser growth.
7. Condition of ship as to fouling and kind of fouling:
(a) At and near water line, grass about 5 inches long; small barnacles and oysters appearing a few feet below and increasing in size and quantity with the depth.
(b) At turn of bilge, a dense growth of shell fish, principally small oysters.
(c) Near keel, a still denser growth of similar character.
(d) Minimum amount of fouling at entrance, and maximum at run.
8. Condition of paint: fairly good body of paint remained over the greater part of the bottom, except along and adjacent to
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the keel for about forty frame spaces from the bow, over which length considerable rust appeared. The paint remaining consisted chiefly of anti-corrosive coats of previous dockings. Although hard, smooth, and closely adhering, this old paint will in most places show a fine underlying layer of black rust when scraped by a knife blade to the metal.
9. Corrosion or pitting of bottom: no fresh instances were observed. Zincs showed general deterioration and were renewed throughout, with the exception of the zinc collars on the shaft casings at the strut bearings, which were scaled down to good metal and continued in use.
10. Paint applied: Rahtjens' compound, Red Hand brand, two coats of number 1 and one coat of number 3; each coat allowed to dry thoroughly before the next succeeding coat was put on.
11. Paint applied at previous docking: same as above.
12. Atmospheric conditions at time of painting: generally clear; moderate humidity; no rain.
Very respectfully,
[Signed by] W.H. Allderdice Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
[Signed by] C.S. Stanworth Lieutenant, U.S. Navy
[Signed by] O.D. Duncan Ensign U.S. Navy
The Commanding Officer.
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26 May 1902
In dry dock and moored in midstream, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.243, Long 139.720
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from WSW and SSE.
Barometer steady.
At 6.40am opened caisson valves and flooded the dry dock.
At 7.50am started hauling the ship out of dock.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Draft of ship forward 11 feet 3 inches, aft 15 feet 8 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear and cloudy misty.
Light airs to light breezes from the SSE.
Barometer steady.
Workmen passing lines to buoys.
Workmen from the dockyard aboard.
Quarters at 9.30am, three absentees: C. Wholey, Electrician First-class, J.H. Burd, Seaman, and J.P. Burns, Oiler.
Held mast and the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J. Staten, Landsman, losing government property overboard, not reporting it, and lying, 10 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
A.T. Don, Private Marine, broke one hand grenade while training gun at drill.
C.P. Bagg, Passed Assistant Surgeon, U.S. Navy, returned from leave.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and cloudy, misty.
Light airs and light breezes from the SW.
Barometer falling, then steady.
Ensign J.K. Taussig, U.S. Navy, returned from leave.
At 1.30pm drill: Marine Guard aiming drill.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and cloudy misty, overcast.
Light airs from the SW to calm.
Barometer steady, then rising.
Quarters at 5.45pm, followed by setting up drill, absentees: C. Wholey, Electrician First-class, J.P. Burns, Oiler, and J.H. Burd, Seaman.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy, misty, drizzling.
Calm and light airs from the SW and NW.
Barometer steady and rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
81 |
80 |
73 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
80 |
79 |
78 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
79 |
73 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
79 |
77 |
79 |
78 |
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27 May 1902
Moored in midstream, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.243, Long 139.720
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast, cloudy, misty, rainy, drizzling last part.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer steady, then falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling, rainy and passing showers.
Light airs from the NW.
Barometer rising, then steady.
Workmen from the dockyard came aboard.
Field day.
J.P. Burns, Oiler, J.H. Burd, Seaman, C. Wholey, Electrician First-class, returned to the ship 20 hours over time, and W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, returned one hour over time.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer steady.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer awarded following punishments at mast: J.H. Burd, Seaman, 20 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; J.P. Burns, Oiler, 20 hours over leave, reduced [to] 3rd [conduct] class for 2 months; [C.] Wholey, Electrician First-class, 20 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, 1 hour over leave, 1 day's extra duty.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, no absentees, drills: train battery; setting up exercise; seamen and ordinary seamen instruction in anchor gear.
Field day.
Cleaning ship for painting.
Dockyard workmen on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Transferred to United States flagship U.S.S. "New York": 100 16-candlepower lamps (clear) in Equipment Navigator's Department.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from NW to ENE.
Barometer rising.
At 1.00pm low water.
Commander Aaron Ward, U.S. Navy, returned from 3 days' leave.
At 1.15pm drilled as follows: coxswains instructed in boat signals; Marines wigwag signals.
Received from United States Naval Hospital, Yokohama: A.G. Beugert, Ordinary Seaman; R. Herlihy, Coal Passer.
Received in Department of Steam Engineering: 10 pounds sheet iron; 1 spiral pen rack.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 120 pounds bread; 150 pounds vegetables; 150 pounds fresh beef.
Painting ship.
Dockyard workmen on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light variable airs.
Barometer falling to rising.
At 5.45pm crew mustered at quarters, no absentees, drilled at setting up exercise.
Liberty party went ashore.
Painting ship.
Dockyard workmen on board.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to breezes from NW.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen on board.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
78 |
75 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
78 |
76 |
74 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
77 |
75 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
78 |
76 |
74 |
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28 May 1902
Moored to buoys, midstream, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.243, Long 139.720
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs and breezes from NW.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party returned on time.
Painting ship.
Twenty-five dockyard workmen on board.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain second hour.
Light airs from NNW and NW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Painting ship.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill and running.
Trained battery.
Mustered at stations for collision quarters.
Instructed Powder Division in aid to the wounded, and the Marine Guard in skirmish drill.
Absent over leave: J Hughes, Chief Machinist.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain.
Light airs to light breezes from NW.
Barometer steady.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain.
Light airs to light breezes from NW.
Barometer steady, then falling and rising.
Sent liberty party ashore at 5.30pm.
At 5.45pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill and running.
Absent over leave: J Hughes, Chief Machinist.
Hoisted out ashes into lighter alongside.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and raining.
Light variable airs and breezes.
Barometer steady.
At 10.00pm J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, returned from liberty 16½ hours over time.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
77 |
79 |
78 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
78 |
80 |
78 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
77 |
79 |
77 |
Fixed ammunition room |
80 |
78 |
80 |
78 |
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29 May 1902
Moored to buoys, midstream, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.243, Long 139.720
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, with rain and wind squalls.
Light moderate breezes from NW.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and raining.
Light to gentle breezes from NW.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned on board.
Twenty-five dockyard workmen on board.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and rainy first part, then misty.
Light breezes to airs from NNW.
Barometer steady.
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: W.S. Walker, Private Marine, not obeying an order and using threatening language concerning a non-commissioned officer, 5 days' double irons, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, 16½ hours over time, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
Placed W.S. Walker, Private Marine, in confinement in double irons by order of Commanding Officer.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees, and sounded the general alarm.
After general quarters exercised at setting up drill.
At 10.45am Gun Divisions overhauled battery and Powder Division was instructed in aid to the wounded.
Twenty-five dockyard workmen on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light airs from NNW and SSE.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 1.15pm sounded drill call and instructed the Marine Guard in great guns, quartermasters and signal boys in signals, and divisions in chains, cables and anchors.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Workmen on board as in previous watch.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast.
Calm to light airs and breezes from SSE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 5.45pm mustered divisions at quarters and exercised at setting up drill and double time.
Sent liberty party ashore.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and overcast.
Light airs and breezes from SSE and SW, with a stiff squall last hour.
Barometer steady.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
81 |
79 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
82 |
80 |
82 |
79 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
77 |
78 |
77 |
Fixed ammunition room |
81 |
78 |
82 |
80 |
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30 May 1902
Decoration Day
Moored to buoys, midstream, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.243, Long 139.720
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and misty first part, overcast and misty second part.
Light airs from South to NNW and calm to light airs from NW.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned on board.
20 dockyard workmen on board.
At 8.00am full dressed ship, with American ensign at the main.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy, misty, drizzling and rainy.
Light airs from the NW.
Barometer steady.
Held mast and following punishment was awarded by the Commanding Officer: V. Moralis, Second-class Fireman, ditty box in lucky bag, 3 days' extra duty.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.
Regular drills suspended (holiday).
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light variable airs, also from the NE and NW.
Barometer steady, then rising.
Tested all flood cocks and found same in good condition.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy, raining, drizzling last part.
Light airs from the NW.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy, raining, drizzling last part.
Light airs from the NW.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
81 |
79 |
71 |
69 |
Fixed ammunition room |
82 |
80 |
79 |
77 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
81 |
78 |
70 |
68 |
Fixed ammunition room |
81 |
78 |
79 |
77 |
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31 May 1902
Moored to buoys, midstream, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.243, Long 139.720
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast, cloudy, drizzling, raining last part.
Light airs from the NW and NNW.
Barometer rising, then steady.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy, raining, drizzling last part.
Light airs from the NNW.
Barometer steady.
Carried out morning orders.
Workmen from dockyard on board.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, continuous rain.
Light airs to gentle breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Commanding Officer awarded following punishment: J.M. Duffy, Private Marine, insolence and interfering with duty of Master-at-Arms, reduced [to] 3rd [conduct] class.
Published Summary Court Martial sentences as follows: William McDonald, Fireman First-class, absent from his duty and station without leave, and returning on board drunk and unfit for duty, sentence solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water, for 10 days, full ration every third day, and [to] lose 3 months' pay, amounting to $104.00; J. Lyons, Oiler, absent from his station and duty without leave, sentence solitary confinement in single irons, on bread and water, for 10 days, full ration every third day, and [to] lose 2 months' pay, amounting to $74.00; J. Hoffman, Seaman, was under the influence of intoxicating liquor and unfit for duty, not having been on liberty, sentence solitary confinement in double irons, on bread and water for 10 days, full ration every third day, and to lose 2 months' pay, amounting to $48.00; which sentences put in effect.
J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, having been acquitted by Summary Court Martial, was released.
Whaleboat brought back to ship, work on same having been completed.
Dockyard workmen on board.
Field day.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, continuous rain.
Light airs and breezes from NNW.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen on board.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 122 pounds bread; 152½ pounds beef; 152½ pounds fresh vegetables.
Liberty party of of 29 men went ashore.
Taking on board fresh water from dockyard water boats.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, continuous rain first part of watch.
Light airs from NNW to NW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.45pm crew mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised at setting up drill and double time.
Taking on fresh water from dockyard boats, emptied three lighters.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Approved: [signed] Aaron Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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4pm to 8pm:
Drying samples of smokeless powder preliminary to quarterly test.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy.
Light airs from NW to calm.
Barometer falling.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
82 |
79 |
77 |
74 |
Fixed ammunition room |
84 |
80 |
80 |
79 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
[obscured] |
[obscured] |
74 |
74 |
Fixed ammunition room |
[obscured] |
[obscured] |
80 |
77 |
LOGS FOR JUNE 1902
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1 June 1902
Moored to buoys, midstream, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.243, Long 139.720
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from NW to calm.
Barometer rising.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Getting ship ready for Sunday inspection.
Nine dockyard workmen on board.
Water boat came alongside at 7.55am.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from SSE.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by inspection of crew and ship by the Captain.
Held general muster, absentees; H.H. Albert, Private Marine, F.A. Lauer, Seaman, A. Podolsky, Seaman, H. Schaefer, Ordinary Seaman, S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, and S Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman.
At 10.30am A. Podolsky, Seaman, returned from liberty 1½ hours over time.
Sent church party to United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
At 11.00am, by order of the Commanding Officer, released from confinement J. Kennedy, Seaman, his time having expired.
U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Pompey" passed by standing towards Yokohama.
At 12.00pm F.A. Lauer, Seaman, H. Schaefer, Ordinary Seaman, S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, and S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 3 hours over time.
Drying samples of smokeless powder, preliminary to quarterly tests.
Received on board from dockyard: 10 tons fresh water, for steaming purposes.
Total taken on board 32 tons.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Received on board from United States flagship U.S.S. "New York": 22,000 yen.
Midnight to 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from South.
Barometer steady.
At 1.00pm started fires under [in in log-book] boiler B.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
The old anchor stocks of both bower anchors were brought on board from the dockyard.
The gig was brought from the dockyard and hoisted.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from South, shifting to NNW and decreasing to calms.
Barometer falling first hour, then steady.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
84 |
82 |
73 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
82 |
81 |
73 |
71 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
85 |
84 |
73 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
84 |
83 |
73 |
72 |
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2 June 1902
Moored to buoys, midstream, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.243, Long 139.720
Midnight to 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW, shifting to SE.
Barometer steady.
At 6.40am one ash lighter came alongside.
At 7.00am 15 dockyard workmen on board.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to calm, and light airs from South by East.
Barometer rising slowly.
Liberty party returned on board.
At 9.00am H.H. Albert, Private Marine, returned from liberty 24 hours over time.
At 9.00am released J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, J. Lyons, Oiler, and J. Hoffman, Seaman, from confinement and restored them to duty, by order of the Commanding Officer, their terms of confinement having expired.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised divisions at setting up drill and gave the Marine Guard skirmish drill and the Powder Division great gun drill.
At 9.55am received from United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", for further transfer to Cavite Naval Prison, James Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, with bag, hammock, and necessary papers.
20 dockyard workmen on board in Construction and Repair, and Steam Engineering Departments.
Painting ship.
Made heat test of all smokeless powder.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE to South.
At 1.15pm exercised the Marine Guard at signal instruction.
At 2.15pm transferred George Kesmodel, First Sergeant, to United States Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan, for treatment.
Painting ship.
Dockyard workmen on board as in previous watches.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from South.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 4.20pm sighted U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" coming into harbor.
At 4.55pm U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" moored alongside the dock, and Commanding Officer made an official call on board United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
At 5.00pm sent liberty party ashore.
At 5.45pm mustered divisions at quarters and exercised at setting up drill and double time.
At 6.20pm Commanding Officer made an official call on board U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria".
Dockyard workmen on board as in previous watch.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Light airs from South, shifting to NW.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen on board.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
81 |
79 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
83 |
82 |
79 |
77 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
78 |
77 |
75 |
Fixed ammunition room |
83 |
82 |
78 |
76 |
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3 June 1902
Moored to buoys, midstream, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.243, Long 139.720
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and cool.
Calm to light airs from NNW and NW.
Barometer varying slightly.
Dockyard workmen on board.
Continued painting ship.
Liberty party returned on board.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, clear and pleasant.
Calm and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Painting ship.
Held mast at 9.00am and the following punishments were awarded by the Commanding Officer: S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman, 3 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; F.A. Lauer, Seaman, H. Schaefer, Ordinary Seaman, S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, 3 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; W. Patterson, Private Marine, preventing Master-at-Arms from giving prisoners their meals, 3 days' confinement, reduced one [conduct] class; H.H. Albert, Private Marine, 24 hours over leave, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; N.G. Swartley, Private Marine, neglect of duty, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting exercise, then First, Second and Third Divisions, also Marine Guard, company drill.
W. McDonald, Fireman First-class, and W.S. Walker, Private Marine, terms of confinement having expired, by order of the Commanding Officer they were released and restored to duty.
At 11.05am the Commanding Officer called officially on the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", and returned at 11.50am.
Dockyard workmen on board.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Transferred to the United States Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan, for treatment: William Roberts, Oiler, with bag and hammock.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear, cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the South.
Barometer steady.
At 12.50pm the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" commenced heaving in and casting off her moorings.
At 12.55pm United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" under way and standing out of the harbor.
At 1.15pm U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" broke the Senior Officer's pennant.
At 3.12pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" called officially upon the Commanding Officer of this ship.
At 1.30pm drill; coxswains instructed in handling boats.
Dockyard workmen on board.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the South.
Barometer steady.
At 4.05pm high water.
At 5.00pm sent liberty party ashore.
Quarters at 5.45pm, followed by setting up exercise and double time.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Workmen from dockyard on board.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cloudy and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from the South.
Barometer falling, then steady.
Dockyard workmen on board.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
||||
Fixed ammunition room |
||||
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
||||
Fixed ammunition room |
||||
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4 June 1902
Moored to buoys, midstream, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.243, Long 139.720
Commences and until 4am:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Calm and light airs from the South.
Barometer unsteady.
4am to 8am:
Clear and cloudy, misty and fog.
Calm and light airs from the South and NNW.
Barometer steady.
Carried out morning orders.
Workmen from dockyard came aboard.
Liberty party returned on board.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer rising.
At 9.00am low water.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, absent: W.P. McKinnon, Ordinary Seaman.
Drills: physical exercise; train battery; collision drill; abandon ship; 2nd period apprentices with sailmaker's mate.
At 10.30am W.P. McKinnon, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 5 hours over time.
Painting ship throughout.
Dockyard workmen on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer steady.
At 2.45pm high water.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 119 pounds bread; 148¾ pounds beef; 148¾ pounds vegetables.
Painting ship.
Dockyard workmen on board.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
At 5.00pm liberty party went ashore.
At 5.45pm crew mustered at quarters, exercised at double time.
Served out clean hammocks.
Dockyard workmen on board.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from South.
Barometer falling.
Dockyard workmen on board.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
80 |
74 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
88 |
87 |
80 |
79 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
79 |
74 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
88 |
86 |
80 |
79 |
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5 June 1902
Moored to buoys, midstream, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.243, Long 139.720
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from South to calm.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen on board.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
At 8.00am low water.
Scrubbed hammocks.
Thirty dockyard workman on board.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy, pleasant.
Calms to light airs from South by West.
Barometer falling slowly.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: W.P. McKinnon, Ordinary Seaman, 5 hours over time, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
At 9.00am released from confinement J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, by order of the Commanding Officer, his time having expired.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Exercised at general quarters and overhauled battery.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to overcast.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SSW.
Barometer steady.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and misty.
Light airs from SSW and calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 5.45pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise and running.
Turned in scrubbed hammocks.
Received on board two bags of mail from Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Peru".
Sent liberty party ashore at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and misty.
Light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note, sic: all temperatures left blank]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
||||
Fixed ammunition room |
||||
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
||||
Fixed ammunition room |
||||
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6 June 1902
Moored to buoys, midstream, Uraga, Japan
Lat 35.243, Long 139.720
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast and misty.
Light airs to gentle breezes from South.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, with rain.
Light breezes to light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
Liberty party returned on board.
At 5.00am T.W. Tully, Landsman, assaulted the Master-at-Arms, G.J. Blahos, while in the execution of his duties, striking him in the head with a belaying pin.
By order of the Commanding Officer Tully was confined in double irons to await investigation.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
15 dockyard workmen on board.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 148¾ pounds beef; 148¾ fresh vegetables; and 119 pounds fresh bread.
At 9.00am released W. Patterson, Private Marine, from confinement by order [of] Commanding Officer.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer investigated the report in the case of T.W. Tully, Landsman, and by order of Commanding Officer T.W. Tully, Landsman, was placed in confinement in double irons to await trial by General Court Martial, for assaulting a superior officer while in the performance of the duties of his office.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Trained the battery and exercised at setting up exercise.
Drilled the 1st and Powder Divisions with single sticks, and the 2nd and 3rd Divisions and Marine Guard at infantry drill.
U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" entered the dry dock at 8.20am.
Boards of Survey on board in Ordnance, Equipment Navigation, Construction and Repair, and Equipment Departments, on useless and lost and missing articles, and articles in excess.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain the greater part of the watch.
Calm to light airs from South and SE.
Barometer varying slightly.
Dockyard workmen on board as in previous watch.
At 1.15pm sounded drill call and exercised Gun Divisions at signals and Marine Guard at aiming drill.
Tested flood cocks and overhauled pumps.
Inspected all compartments.
Received in Steam Engineering Department fresh water for steaming purposes.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and rainy.
Light airs from SE and calm.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen on board as in previous watch.
At 5.45pm mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Sounded the fire alarm, streams reported in (1st) 30 seconds, (2nd) 50 seconds, (3rd) 1 minute 15 seconds, (4th) 1 minute 25 seconds.
Water barges alongside with fresh water.
Ash lighter alongside.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy.
Calm to light airs from South, and light airs and breezes from West.
Barometer steady.
Dockyard workmen on board.
Water barges and ash lighter alongside.
At 11.00pm started fires under boilers A and D.
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[Inserted note]
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
80 |
74 |
71 |
Fixed ammunition room |
84 |
83 |
78 |
77 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
79 |
74 |
71 |
Fixed ammunition room |
85 |
83 |
78 |
77 |
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7 June 1902
Moored off dry dock, Uraga, Japan, making passage to, and at anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.48, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and overcast, raining greater part of watch.
Light airs from West and light airs to light and gentle breezes from NW.
Barometer varying slightly, fell quickly last hour.
Finished taking fresh water for steaming purposes, took 45 tons altogether.
At 7.00am started to unmoor ship.
Ship's draft forward 12 feet 1 inch, aft 15 feet 3 inches.
Got under way at 7.27am and stood out of Uraga harbor.
Stopped the engines at 7.45am and put off the pilot and dockyard workmen.
At 7.52am started ahead on course ESE (per standard compass).
At 8.00am changed course to NNE (per standard compass).
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and clear, misty.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from the NW.
Barometer steady and falling.
Steaming ahead on various courses.
At 8.45am stopped both engines off Yokosuka to communicate with steam launch of United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky", and received from the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky", with bag and hammocks and necessary papers: W.A. Crouse, Commissary Steward; and for further transfer to the Cavite barracks: R.J. Preido, Private Marine; also for transfer to the Naval Prison, Cavite: M. Durm, Ordinary Seaman, and C.G. Thomas, Private Marine.
At 9.00am got under way and stood in towards the harbor of Yokohama.
At 10.04am stopped off the quarantine station.
At 10.14am [called] all hands bring ship to anchor, and got under way and stood in towards anchorage.
At 10.30am came to anchor with starboard anchor in five fathoms of water, bearings: Mandarin Bluff S11°E (magnetic), Honmoku lightship S68°E (magnetic), ship's head ESE.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", U.S.S. "New Orleans", and the United States collier U.S.S. "Pompey" in port.
At 10.45am the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially upon the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" and U.S.S. "New Orleans".
Took soundings over stern and [found] 5½ fathoms, ship's head ESE.
Field day.
Lost overboard: one locker bag.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and cloud and pleasant.
Light airs from the North by East.
Barometer falling.
At 1.20pm the Japanese steamer "Katsuno Maru" ["Katsuma Maru" in log-book] came into the harbor and anchored.
At 1.30pm sent liberty party ashore.
At 3.20pm the Japanese steamer "Sapporo Maru" ["Sapper Maru" in log-book] came into the harbor and anchored.
Received from the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", with bag, hammock and necessary papers: R.O. Watson, Electrician First-class.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Transferred in the Equipment Navigation Department: 50 16-candlepower lamps (clear) to U.S.S. "New Orleans".
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the North by East.
Barometer steady and rising.
Transferred to the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: F.A. Foye, Electrician Second-class.
Quarters at 5.45pm, followed by setting up exercise and double time.
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "New Orleans".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy, misty, overcast, drizzling and raining last part.
Light airs to light breezes from the SW and East.
Barometer steady, then rising.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
80 |
79 |
78 |
Fixed ammunition room |
87 |
84 |
74 |
72 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
79 |
79 |
78 |
Fixed ammunition room |
87 |
86 |
74 |
72 |
Mandarin Bluff is also known as Juniten Hana.
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8 June 1902
Lying at anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.48, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast, cloudy, drizzling and rainy, to clear and cloudy and misty last part.
Light airs from the East and calm.
Barometer falling, then rising.
4am to 8am:
Clear and cloudy, misty.
Light airs from the West.
Barometer rising, then falling.
At 5.05am the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" hove in to a short stay.
At 5.15am a Japanese steamer left the harbor and stood out to sea.
At 5.20am the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" got under way and stood out of the harbor.
Received in the Department of Supplies and Accounts: 122 pounds fresh bread; 152½ pounds fresh beef; 152½ pounds vegetables.
Carried out morning orders and cleaned up the decks for Sunday inspection.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, absent: R.C. Rudge, Private Marine.
Ship and crew inspected by Commanding Officer.
Commanding Officer [of] "New Orleans" made call on Commanding Officer [of] this ship.
Lieutenant F.L. Sandoz, U.S. Navy, reported for duty on board, with orders from Commander-In-Chief for temporary duty on this ship, and on arrival of this vessel at Cavite to U.S.S. "Princeton" for duty.
J.R. Nordmark, Electrician Second-class, received permanent appointment as Electrician Third-class, dated March 10, 1902.
E. Roth, Machinist First-class, received permanent appointment as Machinist Second-class, dated March 10, 1902.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE to SSW.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party of 35 men went ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and cool.
Light airs SSW and calms.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and cool.
Light airs from SSW to South.
Barometer rising.
At 8.00pm moon set.
R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, returned from liberty 16 hours over time.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
80 |
79 |
77 |
Fixed ammunition room |
87 |
85 |
74 |
73 |
4pm to 8pm [8am in log-book]:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
78 |
79 |
77 |
Fixed ammunition room |
87 |
85 |
74 |
72 |
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9 June 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.48, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
4am to 8am:
Partly cloudy and cool.
Light airs and breezes from South to North.
Barometer rising.
Filled two ash lighters.
Liberty party returned all on time, except J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, who failed to return.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE by East and East.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise and running, absentee: JC Kennedy, Seaman.
Trained battery.
Held divisional drills as follows: 1st [Division] infantry; 2nd and 3rd [Divisions] single sticks; Powder [Division] revolvers; Marines infantry; 2nd period instructed apprentices in sailmaking.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: A.D. Henggeler, Landsman, losing hammock and not reporting it, 4 days' extra duty; F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, not scrubbing hammock, 4 days' extra duty; R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, 16 hours over time, reduced two [conduct] classes.
By order of the Commanding Officer O.U. Hammarstedt, Coxswain, was released from confinement temporarily, and made prisoner at large.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from SSE, shifting to SW by South and increasing to light breezes.
Barometer steady.
At 1.15pm held drills as follows: 1st and 2nd Divisions aiming; 3rd and Marine Divisions signals.
Received on Board in Equipment Navigator's Department: 1 oil feeder (small); 200 envelopes, note; 100 envelopes, official; 1 waste paper basket; 2 paper weights; 2 pieces sealing wax, red; 125 pounds cotton waste; 2 watches, repaired.
Received on board in Ordnance Department: 1 box newspaper fasteners; 6 memo pads, 6 inches x 9 inches; 6 memo pads, 4 inches x 6 inches; 25 sheets carbon paper.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy weather to overcast.
Light airs to breezes from SW by South.
Barometer steady.
Made preparations for coaling ship.
At 5.45pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise and running, absentee: J.C. Kennedy, Seaman.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast.
Light airs to light breezes from SW by South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Received on board from U.S.S. "Kentucky", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, for transportation to Cavite and further transfer to Marine barracks: G.F. Brennan, Corporal; and J Harper, Corporal.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
86 |
87 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
88 |
87 |
78 |
76 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
88 |
86 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
88 |
86 |
79 |
77 |
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10 June 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.48, Long 139.65
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast.
Light airs to light breezes from SSW and South.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs and breezes from SSW.
At 5.30am 4 lighters came alongside, containing 180 tons coal.
Commenced coaling from all lighters at 5.35am.
At 6.00am received on board 24 tons 745 pounds, 6.00am to 7.00am 57 tons 1955 pounds, 7.00am to 7.20am 26 tons 445 pounds, total for watch 107 tons 905 pounds.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs and light breezes from SE.
Barometer falling slightly.
Continued coaling.
Received on board: 8.15am to 9.00am 46 tons 1165 pounds; 9.00am to 10.00am 51 tons 2173 pounds; 10.00am to 11.00am 63 tons 1227 pounds; 11.00am to 11.55am 30 tons.
At 8.30am received alongside 4 coal lighters, containing 120 tons coal.
At 9.30am finished first 4 lighters, and at 11.55am finished coaling, having received in all 300 tons.
All lighters sent ashore.
Omitted quarters on account of coaling ship.
Absent over time: J.C. Kennedy, Seaman.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SE and South.
Barometer steady.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 122 pounds fresh bread; 152½ pounds fresh beef; 152½ pounds fresh vegetables.
Cleaning ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South by East.
Barometer steady.
Cleaning ship.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from South by East.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
88 |
86 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
88 |
87 |
78 |
76 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
88 |
86 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
88 |
86 |
79 |
77 |
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11 June 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.48, Long 139.65
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs from South by East, to calm and light airs from SW by West and SSW.
Barometer steady.
At 1.00am French gunboat "Décidée" came in and anchored.
At 7.50am J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, returned from liberty 48 hours over time.
Field day.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs and light breezes from the South.
Barometer steady and falling.
Field day.
Held mast and the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: John Ward, Ordinary Seaman, obscene language and disrespectful to sentry on post, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class; J.C. Kennedy, Seaman, 48 hours over leave, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class [for] 3 months.
At 10.20am a Japanese steamer came into the harbor and anchored.
At 11.20am sighted an English man-of-war standing in the harbor from Yokosuka.
Received on board in Equipment Navigation Department: 75 gallons engine oil.
Signals as per Signal Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and cloudy.
Lights airs to light breezes from the South and South East.
Barometer steady.
At 12.07pm H.M.S. "Eclipse" came into the harbor and anchored.
At 12.10pm a small Japanese steamer left the harbor.
At 12.15pm the steamer "China" left the harbor.
At 1.05pm the Commanding Officer of the French gunboat "Décidée" called officially on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
Served monthly money to the crew.
At 2.30pm sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and cloudy, and misty last part.
Light airs and light breezes from the South by East.
Barometer falling, then steady.
At 5.45pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise and double time.
At 7.20pm O.U. Hammarstedt, Coxswain, was reconfined to fulfill sentence of Summary Court Martial.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Calms to light breezes from North.
Barometer steady.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
80 |
78 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
82 |
80 |
76 |
74 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
79 |
77 |
77 |
75 |
Fixed ammunition room |
82 |
80 |
77 |
76 |
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12 June 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.48, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and calms.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am [4pm to 8pm in log-book]:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Calm and light airs from the WNW.
Barometer steady.
At 5.35am the S.S. "Tacoma" came into the harbor and anchored.
Carried out morning orders.
Received in the Department of Supplies and Accounts: 152½ pounds fresh beef; 152½ vegetables; 122 pounds fresh bread.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am [8pm in log-book] to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE.
Barometer steady.
Went to general quarters at 9.30am, and exercised until 10.15am.
Ah Chee, Cabin Cook, absent over time from liberty.
The Captain called officially on the French ship "Décidée", in return for their official visit of yesterday.
The Commanding Officer [of] H.M.S. "Eclipse" called officially on the Captain.
Made routine signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] [of] magazines as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
83 |
82 |
74 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
89 |
85 |
80 |
80 |
Received in Construction and Repair Department, from the Yokohama Engine and Iron Works: 6 quires sand paper; 200 pounds shellac gum; 25 gallons turpentine; 6 quires emery cloth; and 50 gallons alcohol.
And in Steam Engineering Department from Langfeldt [and] Company, Yokohama: 4 barrels vacuum oil; 40 gallons lard oil; 25 pounds sheet rubber (canvas ins.); 10 gallons boiled linseed oil; 24 scoop shovels; 6 pointed shovels; and 1 aggravator.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SSE.
Barometer rising.
At 3.00pm commenced reading aneroid barometer, error 0.
At 1.15pm drilled at instruction of coxswains in handling boats, et cetera.
At 2.30pm liberty party all returned, except H.H. Albert, Private Marine, J.H. Burd, Seaman, James Harper, Corporal, Joseph Hoffman, Seaman, H.C. Lemaire, Private Marine, P.E. Miller, Seaman, William Pottberg, Gunner's Mate Third-class, F.W. Peters, Seaman, Joseph Quick, Coxswain, R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, E. Roth, Machinist First-class, G. Shultis, Private Marine, J.T. Maher, Seaman, and H.A. Show, Landsman.
At 3.30pm liberty party of 80 men went ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to overcast and misty.
Light airs from South and calms.
Barometer rising slightly.
At 5.45pm went to evening quarters for muster, setting up drill and double time.
Following returned over time from liberty: J.T. Maher, Seaman, F.H. Peters, Seaman, C.E. Miller, Seaman, and J.H. Burd, Seaman, each 1½ hours; Joseph Quick, Coxswain, 4½ hours; and H.A. Show, Landsman, 3½ hours.
At 6.15pm the Italian cruiser "Lombardia" came in and anchored inside.
At 7.00pm lighted fires in boiler B.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] [of] magazine as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
82 |
80 |
74 |
72 |
Fixed ammunition room |
87 |
84 |
79 |
77 |
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
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13 June 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.48, Long 139.65
Midnight to 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from South.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.30am H.H. Albert, Private Marine, returned on board ship 11 hours over time from liberty.
Shifted from boiler A to boiler B at 2.30am.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NW to NNW.
Barometer nearly steady.
Executed morning orders.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
J Quick, Coxswain, and J.H. Burd, Seaman, were discovered absent without permission from the ship.
Mail steamer "Tacoma" left harbor, bound for Seattle.
J. Quick, Coxswain, returned on board at 6.00am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from NNW to NE.
Barometer falling.
At 8.30am made careful search of ship and found J.T. Maher, Seaman, absent, he having left ship without permission.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, absentees: James Harper, Corporal, J. Hoffman, Seaman, H.C. Lemaire, Private Marine, William Pottberg, Gunner's Mate Third-class, R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, E. Roth, Machinist First-class, G. Shultis, Private Marine, B.M. Stout, Landsman, Ah Chie, Cabin Cook, J.H. Burd, Seaman, and J.T. Maher, Seaman.
Drilled at setting up and double time, and 1st, 2nd, 3rd Divisions infantry, Powder Division signal instruction, Marines instruction 2nd battery.
Commanding Officer [of] Italian ship "Lombardia" made call on Commanding Officer [of] this ship.
Commanding Officer made call on Commanding Officers [of] H.M.S. "Eclipse" and "Lombardia".
James Harper, Corporal, returned from liberty 20 hours over time.
Lieutenant-Commander J.H.L. Holcombe [Holcome in log-book], U.S. Navy, reported for passage to Cavite.
Tested magazine flood cocks and inspected storerooms.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to overcast.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Thunder and rain last half [of watch].
Received on board in Construction and Repair Department: 20 gallons linseed oil.
In Equipment Department: ½ box carbon paper; 2 boxes paper fasteners; 2 shank painters; 2 ring stoppers.
In Medical Department: 1000 [sic, no unit given] balsam capavia; 3 atomizers; 100 grams citrate of potash.
In Paymaster's Department: 5000 yen.
Drills as follows: 1st and 2nd Divisions signals; 3rd and Marine Divisions aiming.
Received on board in Supplies and Accounts Department: 5000 pounds flour; 250 pounds coffee; 500 pounds sugar.
The following men returned on board over time from liberty: W. Pottberg, Gunner's Mate Third-class; E Roth, Machinist First-class.
C. Wholey, Electrician First-class, returned on board drunk from liberty and created a disturbance.
By order of the Commanding Officer he was confined in single irons for safe keeping.
The British mail steamer "Empress of China" got under way at 12.00pm.
At 3.05pm the Italian cruiser "Lombardia" fired a salute of 7 guns, with Italian flag at fore.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and rainy, with thunder, to overcast and cloudy.
Light airs and calms.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned on time, except S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman, A.D. Henggeler [Henggler in log-book], Landsman, O.M. Severied, Seaman, and W. Wisniewski [Wisnieski in log-book], Machinist Second-class.
Returned from liberty over time: H.C. Lemaire, Private Marine, 25 hours; B.M. Stout, Landsman, 25 hours; G. Shultis, Private Marine, 25 hours; R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, 25 hours; W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, 2 hours; and J. Hoffman, Seaman, 28 hours.
At 5.45pm crew mustered at quarters, absentees: J.H. Burd, Seaman, J.T. Maher, Seaman, Ah Chie, Cabin Cook, S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman, A.D. Henggeler [Henggler in log-book], Landsman, O.M. Severied [Severeid in log-book], Seaman, and J. Hoffman, Seaman.
Drilled at setting up and double time and fire quarters, times: 1st stream 20 seconds; 2nd 30 seconds; 3rd 45 seconds; 4th 55 seconds; 5th 1 minute 15 seconds.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast.
Calms to light airs from North.
Barometer falling slowly.
C Wholey, Electrician First-class, becoming sober, was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer at 8.30pm.
A.D. Henggeler [Henggler in log-book], Landsman, returned on board from liberty 7 hours over time.
S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman, and O.M. Severied, Seaman, returned on board from liberty 8 hours over time.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
84 |
82 |
78 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
82 |
80 |
77 |
75 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
82 |
80 |
76 |
74 |
Fixed ammunition room |
86 |
84 |
80 |
78 |
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14 June 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.48, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and cool.
Light airs to light breezes from North.
Barometer steady.
Thick fog settled down at 2.45am, and rose and cleared away at 3.25am.
4am to 8am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from North and calms.
Barometer steady.
At 5.30am J.H. Burd, Seaman, was found on board ship, he having left ship without permission.
Four ash lighters filled.
Mail steamer "Glenogle" came in.
Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 123 pounds bread; 153¾ pounds beef; 153¾ [pounds] vegetables.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from North.
Barometer falling slowly.
Received on board: 22 tons of fresh water, for steaming purposes.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absentees: Ah Chie, Cabin Cook, J.T. Maher, Seaman, Ma King, Mess Attendant.
The wardroom officers of U.S.S. "New Orleans" called on the Commanding Officer and wardroom officers of this ship.
Received on board in Engineer's Department from Langfeldt and Company: 18 tube brushes; 25 pounds Rainbow packing.
Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 396 pounds fresh bread; and 461¼ pounds each fresh beef and vegetables.
At 12.00pm Ma King, Mess Attendant, returned on board 13½ hours over time from liberty.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
89 |
86 |
77 |
75 |
Fixed ammunition room |
90 |
87 |
82 |
80 |
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs from South and SSE.
Barometer steady.
At 1.45pm J.T. Maher, Seaman, returned on board ship, having been absent from the ship for 45½ hours without permission, after returning from liberty 1½ hours over time.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to overcast.
Light airs SSE, increasing to gentle breezes and shifting to ESE.
Barometer rising.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
87 |
84 |
76 |
76 |
Fixed ammunition room |
89 |
85 |
80 |
79 |
At 5.45pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise and running.
Absentee: Ah Chie, Cabin Cook.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and misty, with occasional drizzling rain.
Gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Choppy sea.
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15 June 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.48, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast, cloudy, misty, drizzling, rainy.
Gentle to moderate breezes from the NE by East and NE.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and rainy.
Gentle breezes from North, shifting to NNE.
Barometer rising.
The Occidental and Oriental Steamship Company mail steamer "Coptic" came in.
Made preparations for getting under way.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light to gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, Ah Chie, Cabin Cook, absent over time.
Secured everything for sea.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy, raining.
Light and gentle breezes from the NNE and NE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.20pm hoisted steamer and secured all boats for sea.
At 1.36pm [called] all hands up anchor.
At 1.45pm under way and shifted berth.
At 1.56pm came to anchor with starboard anchor in 6¾ fathoms of water and with 45 fathoms of chain at bitts.
Anchorage angles: Mandarin Bluff South (per standard compass), white breakwater light N50°W (per standard compass), ship's head West by South.
At 2.10pm sighted the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" coming into the harbor.
At 2.13pm U.S.S. "New Orleans" hauled down the Senior Officer's pennant.
At 2.45pm H.M.S. "Eclipse" fired a salute of 13 guns, with the American flag at the fore, which was answered by the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky", gun for gun, with the British flag at the fore.
At 2.50pm the Italian cruiser "Lombardia" fired a salute of 13 guns, with American flag at the fore, which was answered by the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky", gun for gun, with the Italian flag at the fore.
At 3.30pm the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" anchored, and the U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Pompey" got under way.
At 3.40pm the U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Pompey" anchored.
At 3.52pm the Commanding Officer of this ship paid an official call on the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light breezes from NE to NE by East and ENE.
Barometer varying slightly.
Commanding Officer awarded the following rating, to date from June 12th, 1902: Alex Riggin, Yeoman Second-class to Yeoman First-class.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs from the ENE.
Barometer falling.
A large steamer came into the harbor and anchored.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
82 |
80 |
76 |
75 |
Fixed ammunition room |
88 |
84 |
83 |
81 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
81 |
78 |
76 |
75 |
Fixed ammunition room |
87 |
84 |
82 |
80 |
Mandarin Bluff is also known as Juniten Hana.
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16 June 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan, and making passage to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 35.46, Long 139.66
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and rainy.
Light to moderate breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 2.00am blew out a tube in boiler D and let fires die down to repair it.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from NNE to North by West.
Barometer rising.
At 5.12am United States collier U.S.S. "Pompey" got under way and moored alongside United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, clear and cloudy, misty.
Light and gentle breezes from the North by West and North by East.
Barometer steady and rising.
Held mast at 9.00am, and the following punishments were awarded by the Commanding Officer: (see list [below]).
J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, term of confinement having expired, by order of the Commanding Officer he was released and restored to duty.
Quarters at 9.30am, absentee Ah Chie, Cabin Cook, followed by the following drills: 1st and 3rd Divisions great guns; 2nd [Division] infantry; Powder[Division] leak stoppers; Marines infantry (skirmish).
Trained battery and physical exercise, 2nd period apprentices [instruction in use of] lead line.
At 9.05am the S.S. "Coptic" left the harbor and stood out to sea.
At 10.04am a General Court Martial met on board the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 10.35am started fires under boiler C.
At 10.45am the Admiral left the flagship and landed ashore.
Several small steamers left the harbor.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty.
Light airs to light breezes from North by East.
Barometer steady.
Made preparations for getting under way.
At 2.25pm called all hands up anchor, and at 2.38pm got under way, and stood out under boilers B, C and D.
At 2.47pm set course S13°E (per standard compass).
At 2.51pm changed course to South by East and put over patent log, reading 0.
At 3.31pm changed course to S21°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.3.
At 3.40pm changed [course] to South by East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 8.5.
At 3.53pm changed [course] to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 10.7.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Average steam for time under way 115 pounds, revolutions, starboard and port, each 89.7.
By order the Captain, released from confinement and made prisoners at large: T.W. Tully, Landsman; J. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman; and G. Durm, Ordinary Seaman; and C. Thomas, Private Marine.
And put in confinement, on bread and water, for three days: C. Wholey, Electrician First-class, in accordance with punishment given him by Captain.
Draft of ship forward 13 feet 8 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy, heavy mist.
Light breezes from NNE to NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming ahead under three boilers, on course South (per standard compass).
At 4.06pm [set] course S26°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 12.0.
At 4.40pm [set] course S53°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 18.1.
At 5.45pm crew mustered at quarters, absent: Ah Chie, Cabin Cook.
Exercised at collision drill and double time.
Average steam pressure 115 pounds, revolutions 90.6.
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6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy weather.
Light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S53°W (per standard compass) until 7.47pm, when changed to S34°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 50.8.
Passed merchant steamer at 7.15pm.
At 7.40pm sighted Mikomoto Island light ½ point on port bow.
Average steam 115 [pounds], revolutions 90.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, light drizzling rain last part.
Light airs, shifting from NE to SSE, then to SW and WSW, and back to SSE.
Barometer steady.
Long swell.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S34°W (per standard compass).
At 9.30pm changed course to S53°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 67.5, with Mikomoto [Island] light abeam, distant 5.6 miles.
At 11.00pm Mikomoto [Island] light bore NNE¾E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 82.5.
At 11.32pm lost Mikomoto [Island] light astern.
Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 90.2.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
82 |
80 |
77 |
74 |
Fixed ammunition room |
89 |
85 |
86 |
84 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
82 |
79 |
76 |
73 |
Fixed ammunition room |
88 |
84 |
86 |
84 |
Mikomoto Island is also known as Mikomoto Jima and Rock Island.
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The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments.
J.T. Maher, Seaman, 1½ hours over leave, 1 day's extra duty.
F.W. Peters, Seaman, 1½ hours over leave, 1 day's extra duty.
J.H. Burd, Seaman, 1½ hours over leave, 1 day's extra duty.
C.E. Miller, Seaman, 1½ hours over leave, 1 day's extra duty.
H.A. Show, Landsman, 3½ hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
W. McDonald, Fireman First-class, tight from liberty, 1 day's extra duty.
H.H. Albert [Alberts in log-book], Private Marine, 11 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class.
Joseph Quick, Coxswain, 4½ hours over leave, tight, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class.
J. Staten, Landsman, slow in obeying an order, 3 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class.
J. Harper, Corporal, 20 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes.
W. Pottberg, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 23 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes.
E. Roth, Machinist First-class, 25 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
F. Seela, Boatswain's Mate First-class, drunk from liberty, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class.
C. Wholey, Electrician First-class, drunk from liberty and creating a disturbance, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class.
J. Lyons, Oiler, drunk from liberty, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class.
F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class, drunk from liberty, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class.
H.C. Lemaire, Private Marine, 25 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 3rd [conduct] class.
R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, 25 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
G. Shultis, Private Marine, 25 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 3rd [conduct] class.
B.M. Stout, Landsman, 25 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 3rd [conduct] class.
W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, 2 hours over leave, 1 day's extra duty.
J. Hoffman, Seaman, 28 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class.
S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman, 8 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes.
A.D. Henggeler [Henggler in log-book], Landsman, 7 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes.
O.M. Severied, Seaman, 8 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes.
H.A. Show, Landsman, throwing refuse over ship's side after sweeping the deck, 2 days' extra duty,1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class.
S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman, throwing refuse over the side of the ship, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 2nd [conduct] class.
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17 June 1902
Making passage from Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 32.80, Long 137.52
Commences [and] until 4am:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light airs to light breezes from the SSE and South by East.
Barometer unsteady.
Steaming ahead under three boilers, on course S53°W (per standard compass).
At 3.39am changed course to S20°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 27.5.
Average steam 111 [pounds], average revolutions 90.5.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SE.
Long easy swell from Northeastward.
Barometer rising.
Under [steam from] boilers B, C and D, and steering S20°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 112 pounds, revolutions each engine 87.5.
Executed morning orders.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to overcast and cloudy, misty.
Light to gentle breezes from SE to South.
Barometer falling.
Swell from old sea, ship rolling moderately.
Steaming ahead under three boilers, on course S20°W (per standard compass).
At 8.25am [set] course S50°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 75.8.
From 10.48am to 11.05am ran off course to determine roll on various courses.
At 8.00am Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Ma King, Mess Attendant Third-class, 3 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes; Ah Sou, Wardroom Steward, stubbornness and disobedience of orders, 2 nights' confinement [from] 8.00pm to all hands, reduced to 2nd [conduct] class; J. Smedley, Coal Passer, unclean as mess cook, 1 week's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; F.E. Hubbard, Private Marine, failing to deliver money entrusted to him by member of crew, for a person on shore, he being at the time mail orderly, reduced to 4th [conduct] class [for] 3 months.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, absent: Ah Chie, Cabin Cook.
Drill: great gun exercise, and determination for each main battery gun of its maximum angular velocity in elevation, depression and lateral train, with guns loaded, and ship rolling moderately.
Average steam 114 pounds, revolutions 88.5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather, overcast, light passing rain shower third hour.
Gentle to moderate breezes from SSE.
Barometer varying slightly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
At 1.00pm passed a bark standing to Northeastward.
Examined ordinary seamen and landsmen in sails and running rigging.
Average steam 114 pounds, revolutions 89.3.
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, light drizzling rains occasionally.
Gentle breezes from SSE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters, Ah Chie, Cabin Cook, absent over time.
Exercised at setting up drill, sounded the siren and closed all watertight doors.
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 89.7.
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6pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty, drizzling last part.
Gentle breezes from the SE.
Barometer falling steady.
Steaming ahead on course S50°W (per standard compass), under boilers B, C and D.
Long easy swell.
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 91.8.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Gentle breezes from SE to ESE.
Barometer falling.
Ship rolling 20° to moderate swell on port beam.
Under [steam from] boilers B, C and D and steering S50°W (per standard compass).
In accordance with punishment adjudged by Captain, Ah Sou, Wardroom Steward, was placed in confinement at 8 o'clock, for the night.
Steam 115 pounds, revolutions 90.5
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
83 |
82 |
82 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
84 |
82 |
83 |
82 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
83 |
82 |
82 |
81 |
Fixed ammunition room |
83 |
81 |
83 |
82 |
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18 June 1902
Making passage from Yokohama, Japan, to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 30.13, Long 134.18
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain.
Moderate to light breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Ship rolling moderately to old swell.
Steaming ahead under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 113 pounds, revolutions 90.2.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and raining.
Light breezes from ESE, shifting to South by East and decreasing [increasing in log-book] to light airs, then shifting to SSW and increasing to gentle breezes.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
At 5.00am by order of the Commanding Officer released from confinement until 8.00pm: Ah Sou, Wardroom Steward.
Average Steam 110.2 [pounds], revolutions 87.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, rainy first part and drizzling second part.
Gentle to moderate and stiff breezes from SSW and SW.
Barometer varying slightly.
Steaming on course S50°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 10.40am set clocks back four minutes.
At 10.45am instructed apprentices in the use of the compass.
At 11.55am shipped three big seas over the forecastle and lost overboard part of the figurehead and the hood of the small ventilator under the port side [of] the bridge.
Average steam 114 pounds, revolutions 88.2.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] [of] magazines as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
87 |
85 |
82 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
81 |
78 |
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy, drizzling.
Stiff and fresh breezes from the SW.
Barometer falling, then steady.
Steaming ahead on course S50°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 113.5 pounds, average revolutions 87.6.
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast, cloudy and squally, with occasional showers of rain.
Fresh breeze from SW by West, moderating toward latter part watch and shifting to West.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm went to quarters for muster, absent: Ah Chie, Cabin Cook.
At 5.00pm slowed down from 87 to 77 revolutions, as ship was rolling heavily and shipped seas over forecastle.
At 6.00pm slowed down to 67 turns.
Average steam for watch 112.5 pounds, revolutions each engine 82.2.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] [of] magazines as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
86 |
84 |
82 |
80 |
Fixed ammunition room |
92 |
90 |
81 |
79 |
6pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain.
Light to moderate breezes from WSW to West in squalls.
Barometer rising.
Going ahead under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass), slowed to 67 turns on account of sea.
Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions 68.
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19 June 1902
Making passage between Yokohama, Japan, and Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 28.03, Long 131.57
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, foggy second two hours, with rains last hour.
Light to gentle and moderate breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 77.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy, drizzling, raining last part.
Gentle to moderate and stiff breezes from the SW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead on course S50°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 4.30am increased speed to 82 turns.
Carried out morning orders.
By order of the Commanding Officer released Ah Sou, Wardroom Steward, from confinement and restored him to duty, his term of confinement having expired.
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 81.1.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, breaking up latter part watch.
Stiff to moderate breezes from SSW to SW by West.
Barometer steady.
At 8.47am increased speed from 82 to 87 revolutions, and at 9.15am to 90 revolutions.
At 9.32am slowed down and ran off course to heave in slack chain, and at 9.46am went ahead full speed, back on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Went to quarters at 9.30am for muster.
At 10.45am had divisional drills, until 11.30am.
At 9.20am Summary Court Martial met and tried cases of Joseph Quick, Coxswain, J.H. Burd, Seaman, J.T. Maher, Seaman, U.S. Navy, and having finished the cases, adjourned to 10.50am to await the action of the convening authority.
The Captain heard reports at mast and adjudged the following punishments: Ah Nip, Mess Attendant Third-class, slow in obeying orders, not shifting into uniform until told to 3 times by the Corporal of the Guard, two mid-watches; F.D. Dean, Hospital Apprentice, sleeping in another man's hammock and not turning out when ordered by the Master-at-Arms, 3 nights' confinement in double irons.
At 11.15am set clocks back 14 minutes.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] [of] magazines as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
89 |
86 |
84 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
90 |
87 |
85 |
Average steam 114 pounds, revolutions each engine 84.6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy, hazy.
Gentle and light breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
Smooth sea.
At 1.15pm drilled as follows: Marines great gun instruction; coxswains signal instruction.
At 3.00pm C.J. Wholey, Electrician First-class, released from confinement, his term having expired.
Average steam 112 pounds, revolutions 87.7.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy weather, pleasant.
Light breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise and running.
Closed all watertight doors.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] [of] magazines as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
88 |
85 |
82 |
Fixed ammunition room |
91 |
89 |
86 |
84 |
Average steam 110 pounds, revolutions 87.8.
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8pm to midnight:
Overcast and raining first half, moon showing through breaks in clouds last half.
Gentle breezes from WSW, decreasing to light breezes and shifting to West, and back to SW.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then falling.
Steaming under three boilers at 72 turns, on course N50°W (per standard compass).
At 10.07pm increased speed to 77 turns.
Average steam 112 [pounds], revolutions 77.
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[Inserted note]
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
At 8.00pm placed F.D. Dean, Hospital Apprentice, in double irons by order [of] Commanding Officer, in accordance with punishment assigned.
Average steam 112 [pounds], average revolutions 88.1.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Gentle, moderate to stiff breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming ahead on course S50°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 89.4.
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20 June 1902
At sea, making passage between Yokohama, Japan, and Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 25.42, Long 128.42
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast to cloudy and misty.
Moderate to fresh breezes from WSW.
Lightning to Southwestward.
Barometer falling.
Rolling easy to swell on starboard bow.
Under [steam from] boilers B, C and D, and steering S50°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions each engine 92.3.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Moderate to stiff breezes from WSW to SW by West.
Barometer rising.
Smooth sea.
Steaming ahead under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 113 pounds, revolutions 89.9.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy weather, pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
At 9.00am by order of the Commanding Officer placed in solitary confinement J. Quick, Coxswain, and J.H. Burd, Seaman, in accordance with sentences of Summary Court Martial, for being absent from duty and station without leave, as follows: solitary confinement for 20 days, and to lose one month's pay, amounting to $36.36 and $24.00 respectively.
The time of confinement was remitted to 10 days, by Senior Officer present, and the loss of pay referred to the Secretary of the Navy.
And placed in solitary confinement in double irons J.T. Maher, Seaman, in accordance with sentence of Summary Court Martial, for being absent from his duty and station without leave, as follows: solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 20 days, with full ration every 3rd day, and to lose one month's pay, amounting to $24.00.
The loss of pay was referred to the Secretary of the Navy.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by general quarters, and overhaul battery.
The following articles, having been surveyed and recommended to be thrown overboard, were thrown overboard by order of the Commanding Officer: 20 pounds tinned meat; 6 pounds tomatoes; 18 pounds tinned vegetables; 5 pounds fruit; 4 pounds butter.
At 10.35am set clocks back 5 minutes.
Average steam 112.2 [pounds], revolutions 90.1.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Moderate breezes from SW.
Moderate sea.
Barometer varying slightly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Tested magazine and shell room flood cocks.
Inspected compartments.
At 1.15pm exercised 1st Division and Marine Guard at signal drill, 2nd Division at aiming drill, 3rd Division at overhauling battery.
At 3.00pm released O.U. Hammarstedt, Coxswain, from confinement by order of Commanding Officer, his term of confinement having expired.
Average steam 113 pounds, average revolutions 87.7.
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Moderate breezes from the SW.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by fire drill and setting up exercise.
Tested all hand pumps and found same in good condition.
Average steam 111 pounds, average revolutions 87.
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6pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Moderate to fresh breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Pitching to moderate head sea.
At 8.00pm confined F.D. Dean, Hospital Apprentice, for the night, in accordance [with] punishment given him by Captain.
Steering S50°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 112 pounds, revolutions 86.1, each engine.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Moderate breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Bright moonlight.
Pitching to moderate head sea.
Steaming ahead under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 113 pounds, revolutions 88.7.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
87 |
85 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
87 |
85 |
90 |
88 |
Shell room |
89 |
87 |
109 |
106 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
86 |
84 |
87 |
85 |
Fixed ammunition room |
87 |
85 |
89 |
85 |
Shell room |
88 |
86 |
108 |
106 |
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21 June 1902
At sea, making passage between Yokohama, Japan, and Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 23.01, Long 125.68
Midnight to 4am:
Cloudy weather, clearing last part.
Moderate breezes from SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W per standard compass.
Average steam 112 pounds, revolutions 87.8.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Moderate breezes from West.
Moderate sea.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming on course S50°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 5.00am released F.D. Dean, Hospital Apprentice, from confinement, his term having expired.
Average steam 113 pounds, average revolutions 88.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Moderate to stiff breezes from the SW.
Barometer unsteady.
Steaming ahead on course S50°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Field day.
At 11.00am set all clocks back ten minutes.
Average steam 112 pounds, average revolutions 88.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy, and misty around horizon.
Stiff to fresh breezes from SW, shifting to SW by South last hour.
Barometer falling.
Pitching moderately to head sea.
At 3.00pm slowed down to 80 revolutions on account [of] shipping sea over bow.
Steering S50°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions 85.7, each engine.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Stiff breezes from SW by South.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead under 3 boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Slowed to 80 turns on account of sea.
At 4.37pm slowed to 70 turns on account of head sea.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, collision drill and setting up drill.
Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions 72.5.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy weather, pleasant.
Stiff to moderate breezes from SW by South.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass), making 70 turns per minute.
Moon rose at 7.00pm.
At 8.00pm confined F.D. Dean, Hospital Apprentice, for the night in accordance with punishment awarded by Commanding Officer.
Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions 71.4.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and cool.
Gentle to moderate and stiff breezes from SW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Moderate sea.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 70.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
88 |
95 |
93 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
82 [sic] |
94 |
92 |
4pm to 6pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
88 |
95 |
93 |
Fixed ammunition room |
95 |
92 |
94 |
92 |
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22 June 1902
At sea, making passage to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 21.25, Long 123.80
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and cloudy.
Stiff and fresh to moderate breezes from the SW.
Barometer rising and steady.
Steaming ahead on course S50°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 70.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Fresh to moderate breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Pitching easy to head sea.
Steering S50°W (per standard compass).
At 4.32am slowed down to 50 revolutions, from 70.
At 7.35am stopped starboard engine, to secure oil cup on high-pressure piston, and went ahead again at 7.45am.
Executed morning orders.
At 5.00am released from confinement for night F.D. Dean, Hospital Apprentice.
Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions each engine 57.5.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Moderate to gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer falling to rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S50°W (per standard compass), slowed to 50 turns.
At 8.35am [set] course S56°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 23.7, increased speed to 55 turns.
At 9.00am mustered at quarters, absent: Ah Chie, Cabin Cook.
Ah Chie, Cabin Cook, granted liberty June 11, 1902, to return June 12, 1902, 5.00am, failed to return after an absence of ten (10) days, declared a deserter from June 12, 1902.
Ship and crew inspected by Commanding Officer.
Yan Pow enlisted as a Mess Attendant Third-class, to date from June 14, 1902.
Yan Pow rated a Cabin Cook from Mess Attendant Third-class, to date from June 15, 1902.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] [of] magazines as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
91 |
90 |
92 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
94 |
92 |
92 |
90 |
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 54.4.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Stiff breezes from SW and SW by West.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers at 55 turns, on course S56°W (per standard compass).
At 1.52pm stopped port engine to overhaul condenser and increased revolutions of starboard engine to 70.
Carrying 19° port helm.
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions starboard engine 63.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Moderate to stiff breezes from SW by West.
Moderate sea.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S56°W (per standard compass).
At 4.50pm changed course to S65°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 63.0.
At 4.50pm went ahead with 60 turns on both engines, the port engine being reported repaired.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] [of] magazines as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
89 |
92 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
93 |
91 |
92 |
90 |
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 69.1.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle, moderate and stiff breezes from the SW by West.
Barometer rising.
Moderate sea.
Steaming ahead under three boilers, on course S65°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 115 pounds average revolutions 60.
8pm to midnight:
Clear moonlight, pleasant.
Moderate to stiff breezes from SW by West.
Barometer nearly steady.
Steering S65°W (per standard compass) until 11.00pm, when changed to West (per standard compass) and slowed down from 60 to 55 revolutions, under boilers B, C and D.
Average steam for watch 115 pounds, revolutions 59.8, each engine.
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23 June 1902
At sea, making passage to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 20.38, Long 121.68 [latitude 21°23'00" N in log-book]
Commences and until 4am:
Partly cloudy to overcast and cloudy, with rain squalls.
Stiff to light breezes from SW by West.
Barometer falling.
Bright moonlight.
Steaming under three boilers, on course West (per standard compass), at 55 turns.
Average steam pressure 115 pounds, average revolutions 55.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to stiff breezes from SW by West.
Passing rain showers first half [of watch], lightning to the westward.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under three boilers at 55 turns, on course West (per standard compass).
At 4.30am increased to 60 turns, and at 4.43am to 70 turns.
At 5.00am sighted Batan Island bearing S62°W (per standard compass) and changed course to WSW½W (per standard compass), patent log reading 24.5.
At 5.20am sighted Diogo Island 2 points on starboard beam.
Increased speed gradually to full speed at 6.15am.
At 7.00am changed course to S68°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 41.1.
At 7.30am slowed to 80 turns.
At end of watch standing through Batan passage.
Average steam 116 [pounds], revolutions 77.8.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant, rain squall about 10.00am.
Stiff to fresh breezes from SW by West and SW by South.
Barometer varying slightly.
Moderate sea.
At 8.00am changed course to S47°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 49.7.
Steaming through Batan Channel under three boilers.
At 8.30am slowed down the engines to 70 turns.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: W.K. Patterson, Private Marine, hanging clothes in alleyway against orders, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees, exercised as follows: 1st Division instruction in fuzes; 2nd and 3rd Divisions single stick drill; Powder [Division] instruction in shells; Marine Guard infantry drill.
At 10.58am increased the speed of both engines to 80 turns.
At 11.45am set all clocks back 11 minutes.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
97 |
95 |
91 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
94 |
91 |
90 |
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 74.1.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and cloudy.
Stiff and fresh breezes from the SW.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 12.45pm changed course to S33°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 84.0.
At 1.05pm increased to full speed.
At 1.45pm mustered divisions and had following drills: 1st and 3rd Divisions and Marine Guard signal instruction; 2nd Division aiming drill.
At 3.40pm slowed down both engines to 80 turns.
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 86.3.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Stiff to fresh breezes from SW.
Barometer slightly unsteady.
Pitching moderately to choppy head sea.
At 4.15pm carried away part of figurehead from bow.
At 4.20pm slowed down from 80 to 75 turns on account seas coming over forecastle, and at 5.05pm still further slowed down to 70 turns.
At 5.00pm went to evening quarters, and had collision drill.
At 6.00pm slowed down to 65 turns.
Steering S33°W (per standard compass), under boilers B, C and D.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] [of] magazines as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
97 |
95 |
91 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
94 |
91 |
90 |
Average steam for watch 114.5 pounds, average revolutions 72.9, each engine.
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6pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and cool.
Stiff to fresh breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Moderate head sea.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S33°W per standard compass, speed 65 turns.
Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions 65.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Stiff breezes from SW.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then falling.
Moon rose at 8.10pm.
Steaming under three boilers at 65 turns, on course S33°W (per standard compass).
At 10.45pm sighted Dalupiri Islands one point forward of port beam and Calayan Island [Kalayan Island in log-book] two points abaft the port beam.
Average steam 115.5 pounds, average revolutions 65.
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24 June 1902
Making passage to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 18.22, Long 120.27
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Fresh breezes from SW and SSW.
Moderate sea.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S33°W (per standard compass), making 65 turns on both engines.
At 2.40am increased the speed to 75 turns on both engines.
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 68.3.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Stiff breezes from the SSW.
Barometer steady and rising.
Moderate sea.
Steaming ahead on course S33°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 4.10am sighted Dalupiri Island bearing South.
At 4.55am sighted [Cape] Bojeador light bearing S¾W.
Carried out morning orders.
At 7.10am changed course to S21°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.01.
At 5.30am [sic] ahead full speed.
Average steam 112 pounds, average revolutions 85.5.
8am to meridian:
Fair to cloudy and misty around horizon, with occasional rain squalls up to last hour.
Stiff to fresh breeze from SSW.
Barometer rising and steady.
Pitching moderately to rough head sea.
At 10.50am slowed down from 90 turns to 70 on account of seas breaking over bows, and at noon increased speed to 75 turns.
Under [steam from] three boilers, B, C and D, and steering S21°W (per standard compass).
At 9.30am went to quarters, and after muster and setting up drill had divisional drills as follows: 1st Division single sticks; 2nd and 3rd [Divisions] signal instruction; Powder [Division] leak stoppers; Marine Guard infantry drill; 2nd period ordinary seamen and landsmen seamanship instruction.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] [of] magazines as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
90 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
91 |
90 |
97 |
95 |
Average steam 115 pounds, revolutions each engine 84.2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, passing showers of rain last part of watch.
Stiff to moderate breezes from SSW.
Barometer steady.
Going ahead under three boilers, on course S21°W (per standard compass), at 75 turns.
At 12.30pm [set] course S19°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 50.8.
At 2.00pm speed 80 turns, at 3.00pm full speed.
At 1.15pm drilled at instruction of coxswains in signals, et cetera.
Served out monthly clothing and small stores.
Average steam pressure 115 pounds, revolutions 79.3.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from SSW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S19°W (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise and running, closed all watertight doors.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] [of] magazines as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
89 |
94 |
92 |
Fixed ammunition room |
90 |
89 |
97 |
95 |
Average steam 113.5, [revolutions] 81.8.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, passing rain squalls, lightning to the SE.
Gentle breezes from SSW.
Smooth sea.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S19°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 112 pounds, revolutions 89.2.
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8pm to midnight [8am to meridian in log-book]:
Clear to cloudy, passing showers, lightning.
Light and gentle breezes from the SSW.
Barometer falling steady last part.
Steaming ahead on course S19°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Sea smooth.
At 9.00pm moon rose.
Started fires under [in in log-book] boiler A at 9.40 pm.
Transferred from deck force temporarily to engineer's force: J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman; and E. Meissnest [Meisnesst in log-book], Ordinary Seaman.
Average steam 113 pounds, average revolutions 84.6.
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25 June 1902
Making passage to, and at anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.52, Long 120.22
Commences and until 4am:
Fair to misty and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from SSW.
Barometer steady.
Under [steam from] boilers B, C and D until 3.45am, when connected up boiler A, also steering S19°W (per standard compass) until 2.25am, when changed to South (per standard compass).
Average steam 113 pounds, revolutions 89.8, each engine.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and gentle breezes from South.
Barometer rising.
Smooth sea.
Steaming at full speed under four boilers, on course South (per standard compass).
At 5.10am [set] course S21°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 3.1.
At 7.18am [set] course S33°E (per standard compass), log [reading] 29.5.
Passed large steamer standing to northward.
Field day.
Average steam 113 pounds, average revolutions 109.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, passing rain showers second hour.
Light breezes from South.
Barometer steady.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S33°E (per standard compass).
At 9.00am by order of Commanding Officer J. Staten, Landsman, was confined in double irons for 3 days and made 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class, for insolence to a petty officer.
Punishments awarded: J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours in galley, 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; H.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, sitting on potato lockers and spitting tobacco between lockers, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; A.T. Don, Private Marine, at mess table before meals were piped, 2 days' extra duty.
At 9.56am Capones Island lighthouse bore abeam, distance 4.2 miles, patent log [reading] 63.3.
At 11.20am changed course to S47°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 81.8.
At 11.34am sounded collision call and mustered at stations.
Drilled Marines at infantry.
Average steam 114 pounds, revolutions 113.5.
Cleaning ship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs and light breezes from ENE to NNW and WSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S47°E (per standard compass).
At 12.45pm changed course to S70°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 99.6.
At 1.10pm changed course to S88°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 5.2.
At 1.35pm changed course to N68°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 10.7.
At 2.50pm changed course to N79°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.3.
At 3.10pm steered various courses to anchorage in Cavite harbor.
At 3.40pm called all hands, and at 3.45pm came to anchor with starboard anchor in 4¼ fathoms water, 30 fathoms chain.
Anchorage angles: "Castilla" wreck N37°W (per standard compass), left tangent Guadeloupe Bastion [Guadaloupe Bastion in log-book], S24°W, ship's head SSW.
Sighted U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" coming into harbor.
At 3.15pm U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" steamed into Cavite harbor, and anchored at 3.52pm.
United States ships in harbor: U.S.S. "Rainbow"; U.S.S. "Iris"; U.S.S "Celtic"; U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba"; U.S.S. "Wompatuck"; U.S.S "Vicksburg"; and U.S.S. "Mariveles".
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from SW by South.
Barometer rising.
At 4.05pm Commanding Officer left the ship and made an official call upon the Junior Squadron Commander.
At 4.05pm the tank ship U.S.S. "Arethusa" got under way and steamed up to Manila.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from South and SW.
Barometer steady.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
91 |
92 |
91 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
94 |
91 |
89 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
90 |
91 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
93 |
90 |
90 |
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26 June 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from South and SSW.
Barometer varying slightly.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 406 pounds fresh beef; and 300 pounds ice.
At 8.00am hoisted guard flag.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and cloudy.
Calm and light variable airs and from the NW.
Barometer steady and falling.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by general alarm.
General quarters, time: 4 minutes 20 seconds.
No absentees.
Overhauled battery.
At 10.00am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" paid an official call upon the Commanding Officer.
At 10.50am delivered to Thomas W. Tully, Landsman, U.S. Navy, charge and specification preferred by Rear Admiral Frederick Rodgers, U.S. Navy, Commander-in-Chief United States Naval Force on Asiatic Station, charge: assaulting and striking another person in the Navy.
At 10.55am threw overboard 50 pounds tinned meat and 3 pounds tomatoes, which were condemned by survey in the Department of Supplies and Accounts.
At 10.57am the Commanding Officer paid an official call upon the flagship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and cloudy.
Light airs from the SW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.15pm drill call: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Divisions seamanship instruction; coxswains instruction in handling boats, et cetera.
At 1.05pm a large steamer stood out to sea from Manila.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and cloudy, lightning last part.
Light airs and light breezes from the SW and WSW.
Barometer rising.
At 4.25pm the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially upon U.S.S "Vicksburg", U.S.S "Celtic", U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" and U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba".
Delivered to Lieutenant-Commander J.H.L. Holcombe [Holcome in log-book], U.S. Navy, orders of Commander-in-Chief to proceed to Isabella, Basilan Island, [Isabella de Basilian in log-book] on U.S.S. "Zafiro".
Mustered crew at quarters at 5.45pm, followed by setting up exercise and double time.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy, lightning, misty.
Light airs from the SSW.
Barometer rising, then falling.
At 8.05pm exercised searchlights for fifteen minutes.
At 10.15pm moon rose.
At 11.15pm a large steamer stood into Manila and anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
90 |
91 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
94 |
92 |
91 |
4pm to 8pm [8am in log-book]:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
90 |
90 |
91 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
93 |
90 |
90 |
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27 June 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Calm and light airs from the SW.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 1.45am a large steamer stood out from Manila.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and warm.
Calm and light airs from the North.
Barometer falling and steady, rising last part.
Carried out morning orders.
At 6.25am ash lighter came alongside.
At 6.00am U.S.S "Vicksburg", U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" and U.S.S. "U.S.S. "Wompatuck" began coaling.
At 7.25am sighted steamer standing into the harbor, towing a steamer with two wrecking lighters alongside.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Received in the Department of Supplies and Accounts: 514 pounds fresh beef; and 300 pounds ice.
8am to meridian:
Clear and hot.
Calms to light airs from NW to North by West.
Barometer falling.
Riding to ebb tide.
At 9.30am went to quarters, and after muster, setting up exercise and double time.
Exercised at great guns, taking times of elevation and training [not included].
The Captain called officially upon the Commandant of the Navy Yard.
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Rainbow" and of U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" called officially on the Captain.
An Army transport came into Manila.
After drills, engaged overhauling battery and general work about ship.
Finished putting ashes overboard in lighter at 10.00am, and tug towed lighter away.
The Captain heard reports at mast and adjudged the following punishments: W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; R.J. Preido, Private Marine, disobedience of orders, 1 day's confinement, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
According to punishment R.J. Preido, Private Marine, was placed in confinement for one day.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Calms to light variable breezes.
Barometer falling.
Swinging to flood tide, finishing at 2.00pm.
Turned into store in Ordnance Department: 5 buckets, fire, leather; 25 belts and 25 holsters, revolver; 2 bolts, 6 mm rifle; 10 scabbards; 100 cleaning cords; 6 belts, 6 mm rifle; 5 canteens; condemned by survey, approved March 10, 1902: 19 ammunition boxes, 6 inch; 2 ammunition chests, 6-pounder; 1 [ammunition chest] 3-pounder; and 1 [ammunition chest] 1-pounder; 110 shell slings; and 1 powder tank, 200 pounds; for store.
In Equipment Navigation Department: 1 comb [?] inclined lamp; 1 ¼ horsepower ventilating motor; 2 desk fans; 1 telescope, high power; 1 telegraph, officer, deck; 1 pair glasses, night, binocular; 1 mercurial and 1 aneroid barometer; 1 lamp, navigator's; and 1 box lamp; 12 lanterns, standing lights; 2 hand and 1 D.D. [?] lanterns, condemned by survey and ordered to be returned into store; and 1 dynamo room clock, condemned and recommended for repair, was turned into store for repairs.
At 2.00pm drilled apprentices in signals and Marines in aiming drill.
Received from Quartermaster of Marines, at Cavite Navy Yard, the following articles, for the use of the Marine Guard of this ship: 22 coats and 16 trousers, linen; 7 caps and 9 covers, undress; 12 pair shoes; 6 sergeant's, 6 1st sergeant's and 6 corporal's chevrons.
The Commandant of the Navy Yard and the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Iris" called officially upon the Captain.
[4pm to 8pm: see inserted note below]
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calms to light airs from WSW.
Barometer rising.
Lightning to Southwestward.
At 11.00pm swung to ebb tide.
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4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to light breeze from SW to WSW.
Barometer rising.
Flood tide.
At 4.15pm [called] away all boats for exercise under sail by signal from ship.
At 5.00pm went to evening quarters for muster and setting up drills, after which sounded fire alarm, time for 5 streams: 2 minutes 40 seconds.
Tested magazine flood cocks, drains and overflows, and found them all in good order.
Received from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands: 1 box from Navy Yard, New York, New York U.S.A., in Equipment Navigation Department, containing the following books: ship's library: 1 copy Journal American Society of Naval Engineers, Volume 13, Number 3; 1 General Information Service Number 20; Year's Naval Progress 1901, one; Proceedings of United States Naval Institute Number 99; How Sailors Fight; [A] Treatise on Electromagnetic Phenomena and [on the] Compass, et cetera; Report of Philippine Commission, 4 volumes; crew's library: How Sailors Fight.
8pm to midnight:
The launch "Barcelo", in coming alongside, smashed gunwale of gig, port side forward, and split planking on starboard side.
8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
97 |
96 |
90 |
89 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
92 |
90 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
97 |
95 |
90 |
88 |
Fixed ammunition room |
96 |
92 |
92 |
90 |
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28 June 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy, misty around horizon.
Calms to light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Ebb tide.
4am to 8am:
Fair to cloudy and hot.
Light airs from NE by East to North by East.
Barometer rising.
Flood tide at 5.00am.
Field day.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Received on board in Supplies and Accounts Department, from U.S.S "Celtic": 300 pounds ice.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calm to calms and light airs from NW.
Barometer steady.
Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: A.D. Henggeler, Landsman, shirking, 3 days' double irons, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
Released from confinement, their terms having expired: Jessie Staten, Landsman; and R.J. Preido, Private Marine.
Confined in double Irons for three days: A.D. Henggeler, Landsman.
F.D. Dean, Hospital Apprentice, transferred, with bag and hammock, to Naval Hospital, Cavite.
Field day.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
U.S.S. "General Alava" came in and anchored at 9.35am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer falling.
Received from Navy Yard water boat: 54 tons fresh water, for steaming purposes.
Cleaning and painting around ship.
U.S.S. "Paragua" came in and anchored at 3.30pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light airs and breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters, no absentees, drilled at setting up and marching.
The following men transferred, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, to U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba": A.G. Beugert, Ordinary Seaman; H.C. Rosen, Ordinary Seaman; and J.R. Shaw, Chief Machinist.
To U.S.S. "General Alava": R Herlihy, Coal Passer.
To United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow": R.O. Watson, Electrician First-class.
And to 1st Brigade, Cavite, Philippine Islands: G.F. Brennan, Corporal; James Harper, Corporal; H.C. Lemaire, Private Marine; W. Patterson, Private Marine; and R.J. Preido, Private Marine.
Received from United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow": W.H. Simmons, Electrician First-class, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.
U.S.S. "Paragua" got under way and anchored in at Navy Yard at 4.40pm, U.S.S. "Arethusa" at 5.38pm, U.S.S. "Piscataqua" at 5.53pm.
Commanding Officer made official call on Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Iris".
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy, thunder, lightning and passing showers of rain last part of watch.
Light variable airs and breezes.
Barometer rising.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
97 |
95 |
90 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
96 |
95 |
94 |
Shell room |
100 |
99 |
98 |
96 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
94 |
90 |
90 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
94 |
94 |
93 |
Shell room |
100 |
99 |
98 |
96 |
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29 June 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy, thunder and lightning, passing showers of rain to drizzling rain.
Light airs and breezes from SE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light airs to calm.
Barometer rising.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts, from U.S.S "Celtic": 542 pounds beef; 62 pounds mutton; 300 pounds ice.
Getting ship ready for Sunday inspection.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light variable airs and calm.
Barometer changing slightly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by inspection of crew and ship by the Captain.
The wardroom officers of this ship called on the Admiral, the Commanding Officer and wardroom officers of U.S.S. "Rainbow", U.S.S "Celtic", U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" and U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon".
At 11.05am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S "Vicksburg" called officially on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
Lieutenant F.L. Sandoz was detached from temporary duty on board this ship by order of the Commander-In-Chief.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather, warm.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
The wardroom officers of this ship called on the Commanding Officer and wardroom officers of U.S.S "Vicksburg", U.S.S. "General Alava" and U.S.S. "Iris".
U.S.S. "Solace" came in and anchored at 2.22pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy weather, warm.
Light airs and breezes from SW, decreasing to calm.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy weather, warm.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
Barometer rising slowly.
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8am to meridian:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
98 |
95 |
90 |
89 |
Shell room |
100 |
98 |
99 |
96 |
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
95 |
93 |
91 |
4pm to 8pm:
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
98 |
95 |
90 |
89 |
Shell room |
100 |
98 |
99 |
96 |
Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
94 |
93 |
91 |
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30 June 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Midnight to 4am:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes from WSW, shifting to SW.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then steady.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Calm and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Received on board: 300 pounds ice, from U.S.S "Celtic".
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calm to light airs from West.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 8.25am U.S.S. "Solace" got under way and shifted her berth further inshore.
At 9.00am released J. Quick, Coxswain, and J.H. Burd, Seaman, from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer, their terms of confinement having expired.
At [mast] Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: Ah Sing, Mess Attendant Third-class, not standing watch properly, 3 extra duty watches; J. Smedley, Coal Passer, using obscene and abusive language to the ship's cook, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
At 9.05am Commanding Officer made official call on Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Solace".
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees, and drilled as follows: 1st Division single sticks; 2nd Division infantry; 3rd Division single sticks; Powder [Division] infantry; and Marine Guard bayonet exercise.
Trained the battery and held setting up exercise.
At 10.00am General Court Martial met on board United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow".
At 10.45am exercised apprentices at seamanship drill.
At 11.05am Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "General Alava" made an official call on Commanding Officer.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] [of] magazines, as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
90 |
90 |
Shell room |
100 |
98 |
||
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
97 |
98 |
95 |
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes from SW, with a stiff squall last hour.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 1.15pm exercised divisions as follows: 1st [Division] seamanship instruction; 2nd [Division] signals; 3rd [Division] aiming drill.
At 3.00pm transferred three General Court Martial prisoners to U.S. Naval Prison at Cavite, Philippine Islands: M. Durm, Ordinary Seaman; J. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman; and C.G. Thomas, Private Marine.
At 3.20pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" made official call on Commanding Officer.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
At 4.25pm United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow" fired a salute of 11 guns.
Received from 1st Brigade of Marines, Cavite, Philippine Islands: William Thompson, Sergeant, with necessary papers.
At 5.05pm sighted U.S.S. "Frolic" standing in.
At 6.05pm U.S.S. "Frolic" anchored.
At 6.35pm shifted her berth inshore.
At 6.45pm U.S.S. "Frolic" again shifted anchorage, to near the flagship.
Expended 15 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition for a test.
Took temperatures [in Fahrenheit] [of] magazines, as follows:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
90 |
90 |
90 |
Shell room |
98 |
95 |
||
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
95 |
98 |
95 |
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from SW to calm and light airs from South.
Barometer varying slightly.
Approved: [signed] Aaron Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
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LOG BOOK – JULY 1st 1902 TO JANUARY 6th 1903
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Bureau of Navigation, Received March 18, 1903, Navy Department.
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LOG BOOK
of the
U.S.S. "Yorktown"
Third Rate,
of Six Guns,
Commanded By
Aaron Ward, U.S. Navy,
Attached to Asiatic Squadron,
Commencing July 1st, 1902,
at Cavite, Philippine Islands,
and ending January 6th, 1903,
at Manila, Philippine Islands.
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List of Officers
Attached to and on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by Aaron Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log-Book, from July 1, 1902, to January 6, 1903.
Name |
Rank |
Aaron Ward |
Commander |
W.R.A. Rooney |
Lieutenant-Commander |
C.S. Stanworth |
Lieutenant |
W.H. Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book] |
Lieutenant |
O.D. Duncan |
Ensign |
J.K. Taussig |
Ensign |
J.F. Horne |
Ensign |
R.T. Menner |
Naval Cadet |
C.P. Bagg |
Assistant Surgeon |
[R.] Nicholson |
Assistant Paymaster |
W.J. Sedgwick [Sedgewick in log-book] |
Acting Warrant Machinist |
L. Lohse |
Paymaster's Clerk |
F.P. Baldwin |
Lieutenant Junior Grade |
G.P. Nightingale |
Naval Cadet |
J.O. Richardson |
Naval Cadet |
R.P. [R.B. in log-book] Craft |
Naval Cadet |
Carlos Bean |
Naval Cadet |
E.P. [C.P. in log-book] Finney |
Naval Cadet |
J.A. Guthrie |
Passed Assistant Surgeon |
J.D. Wainwright |
Naval Cadet |
C.T. Wade |
Naval Cadet |
P.N. Olmsted [Olmstead in log-book] |
Lieutenant |
C.G. Andersen |
Captain U.S. Marine Corps |
F.S. Carter |
Lieutenant-Commander |
L.B. Jones |
Lieutenant |
R.A. Abernathy |
Ensign |
K. Ohnesorg |
Assistant Surgeon |
Examined and found to be correct, Navigator [not signed].
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List of Officers
Who have died, been detached, or transferred, on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by Commander Aaron Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log-Book, from July 1st, 1902, to January 6th, 1903.
Name |
Rank |
Time of Occurrence, and Particulars |
F.P. Baldwin |
Lieutenant Junior Grade |
July 16, 1902, to U.S.S. "Panay" at Cebu, Philippine Islands. |
E.P. [C.P. in log-book] Finney |
Naval Cadet |
July 16, 1902, to U.S.S. "Frolic" at Cebu, Philippine Islands. |
R.P. [R.B. in log-book] Craft |
Naval Cadet |
July 18, 1902, to U.S.S. "Princeton" at Zamboanga, Philippine Islands. |
Carlos Bean |
Naval Cadet |
July 18, 1902, to U.S.S. "Princeton" at Zamboanga, Philippine Islands. |
J.O. Richardson |
Naval Cadet |
July 18, 1902, to U.S.S. "Quiros" at Zamboanga, Philippine Islands. |
G.P. Nightingale |
Naval Cadet |
July 21, 1902, to U.S.S. "Arayat" at Zamboanga, Philippine Islands. |
C.P. Bagg |
Assistant Surgeon |
July 30, 1902, via U.S.S. "Annapolis" to U.S.S. "Solace", Isabela, Philippine Islands. |
W.R.A. Rooney |
Lieutenant-Commander |
August 6, 1902, to command U.S.S. "Frolic". |
W.J. Sedgwick |
Acting Warrant Machinist |
August 8, 1902, [via] U.S.S. "Buffalo" to U.S.S. "Monterey", Cavite, Philippine Islands. |
O.D. Duncan |
Ensign |
August 12, 1902, to U.S.S. "Solace" and home via U.S.S. "Iris", Cavite, Philippine Islands. |
J.K. Taussig |
Ensign |
August 12, 1902, to U.S.S. "Solace" and home via U.S.S. "Iris", Cavite, Philippine Islands. |
F.J. Horne |
Ensign |
August 12, 1902, to U.S.S. "Solace" and home via U.S.S. "Iris", Cavite, Philippine Islands. |
C.G. Andersen [Andresen in log-book] |
Captain U.S. Marine Corps (passenger) |
August 28, 1902, to United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" off Vladivostok [Vladivostock in log-book]. |
F.S. Carter |
Lieutenant-Commander |
December 23, 1902, to U.S.S. "Zafiro" off Cavite, Philippine Islands. |
J.A.G. Guthrie |
Passed Assistant Surgeon |
January 6, 1903, to U.S.S. "Vicksburg" off Manila. |
Examined and found to be correct, Navigator [not signed].
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Complement of Petty Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Landsmen, Boys, and Marines on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown" at present date.
Number Allowed |
Rates |
Number On Board |
1 |
Chief Boatswain's Mate |
0 |
4 |
Boatswain's Mate |
4 |
1 |
Chief Gunner's Mate |
0 |
5 |
Gunner's Mates |
5 |
1 |
Chief Quartermaster |
1 |
3 |
Quartermasters |
2 |
6 |
Coxswains |
6 |
4 |
Carpenter's Mates |
3 |
1 |
Sailmaker's Mates |
1 |
Captains of Hold |
1 |
|
Ship's Cook |
2 |
|
Lamp-Lighter |
1 |
|
Hospital Apprentice |
1 |
|
2 |
Master-at-Arms |
2 |
1 |
Apothecary |
1 |
1 |
Ship's Yeoman |
1 |
1 |
Paymaster's Yeoman |
0 |
1 |
Engineer's Yeoman |
1 |
0 |
Schoolmaster |
0 |
1 |
Ship's Writer |
1 |
0 |
Ship's Tailor |
0 |
0 |
Ship's Barber |
0 |
1 |
Painter |
1 |
1 |
Bugler |
1 |
1 |
Jack of the Dust |
1 |
1 |
Blacksmith |
0 |
Marine Guard |
||
1 |
Sergeants |
1 |
2 |
Corporals |
0 |
16 |
Privates |
16 |
5 |
Mess Attendants |
7 |
1 |
Cabin Steward |
1 |
1 |
Cabin Cook |
1 |
1 |
Ward-room Steward |
1 |
1 |
Ward-room Cook |
1 |
0 |
Steerage Steward |
0 |
0 |
Steerage Cook |
0 |
0 |
Warrant Officer's Steward |
0 |
0 |
Warrant Officer's Cook |
0 |
16 |
Seamen |
18 |
16 |
Ordinary Seamen |
26 |
10 |
Landsmen |
6 |
0 |
Boys |
0 |
16 |
Apprentices |
18 |
8 |
Machinists |
9 |
1 |
Boiler Makers |
1 |
3 |
Water Tenders |
2 |
4 |
Oilers |
7 |
8 |
First-class Firemen |
6 |
8 |
Second-class Firemen |
10 |
15 |
Coal Heavers |
13 |
Total |
180 [189 in log-book] |
Examined and found to be correct, Navigator [not signed].
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U.S.S. "Yorktown".
Description of Instruments used for Meteorological Observations, their Location, et cetera.
Instrument |
Maker |
Number |
Location |
Date of Last Comparison |
Compared With |
Error |
Mercurial Barometer |
U.S. Navy H. Green |
14 |
In cabin |
July 8, 1902 |
Aneroid barometer |
+0.04 |
Aneroid Barometer |
Estrella del Norte, Manila |
1 |
In cabin |
|||
P. Blance, Manila |
1 |
In poop |
July 3, 1903 |
Manila Observatory |
-0.05 at 84° [F] |
|
Thermometer (Dry Bulb) |
||||||
Thermometer (Wet and Dry Bulb) (Psychrometer) |
H.J. [H.G. in log-book] Green |
3949 |
On bridge |
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] P.N. Olmsted, Lieutenant, Navigator.
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Armament
Of the U.S.S. "Yorktown".
Primary
Number of Guns |
Caliber |
Mark |
Description |
Cartridge |
Projectiles |
Carriages |
Remarks |
||
Powder |
Weight |
Kind |
Weight |
||||||
Six |
6-inch |
III |
30 caliber long |
Smokeless |
23 pounds |
Armour piercing |
100 pounds |
Central pivot |
Breech Loading Rifle converted to Rapid Fire Gun by substitution of Fletcher breech mechanism |
Common |
100 pounds |
||||||||
Shrapnel |
100 pounds |
||||||||
Secondary
Number of Guns |
Caliber |
Mark |
Description |
Cartridge |
Projectiles |
Carriages |
Remarks |
||
Powder |
Weight |
Kind |
Weight |
||||||
Two |
2.244 inches |
II |
6-pounder Hotchkiss Rapid Fire |
Smokeless |
830 grams |
Armour Piercing |
6 pounds |
Hydraulic recoil mount |
|
Two |
1.85 inches |
Armstrong |
3-pounder Hotchkiss Rapid Fire |
Brown |
Steel |
3 pounds |
Hydraulic recoil mount |
Made in England |
|
Common |
3 pounds |
||||||||
Four |
1.457 inches |
II |
1-pounder Hotchkiss Rapid Fire, heavy |
Black |
4.9 ounces |
Armour Piercing |
1 pound |
Hydraulic recoil mount |
|
Two |
6 mm |
I |
Colt's automatic machine gun |
Smokeless |
33 grains |
Steel, jacketed |
133 grains |
Arc mount |
|
Boat armament
1 Cage mount 1-pounder in steam cutter.
1 Tripod mount 6 mm in first cutter.
1 Field carriage for 1-pounder.
1 Field carriage for Colt's automatic machine gun 6 mm.
1 Tripod carriage for Colt's automatic machine gun 6 mm.
Small arms
100 Rifles, Lee, straight pull.
2 Firing attachments, caliber .45, sub-caliber practice for 6-inch rapid fire gun.
67 Revolvers, Colt's direct action, caliber .38.
3 Rifles, Winchester, caliber .22, for gallery target practice.
Drill cartridges for 6-inch, 6-pounder, 3-pounder, and 1-pounder [guns].
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] P.N. Olmsted, Lieutenant, Navigator.
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Tables of Deviation of the standard compass Number 7198 on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown".
Date |
July 1902 |
September 1901 |
Place of Observation |
||
Latitude |
7°00'00" N |
34°04' N |
Longitude |
121°42'00" E |
140°01' E [W in log-book] |
Observed Variation |
||
Ship's Head by Compass |
Deviation |
Deviation |
North |
0°19' E |
1°36' E |
North by East |
1°10' E |
|
NNE |
0°17' E |
0°47' E |
NE by North |
0°10' W |
|
NE |
1°08' E |
0°56' W |
NE by East |
1°13' W |
|
ENE |
0°49' E |
2°06' W |
East by North |
2°30' W |
|
East |
2°00' E |
2°37' W |
East by South |
3°30' W |
|
ESE |
1°09' E |
3°04' W |
SE by East |
3°00' W |
|
SE |
0°06' W |
2°33' W |
SE by South |
2°00' W |
|
SSE |
0°46' W |
1°57' W |
South by East |
1°30' W |
|
South |
0°41' W |
1°10' W |
South by West |
0°10' W |
|
SSW |
0°21' W |
0°08' E |
SW by South |
0°50' E |
|
SW |
0°11' W |
1°14' E |
SW by West |
1°20' E |
|
WSW |
0°11' W |
2°07' E |
West by South |
2°40' E |
|
West |
0°26' W |
2°59' E |
West by North |
3°10' E |
|
WNW |
1°01' W |
3°26' E |
NW by West |
3°10' E |
|
NW |
0°26' W |
3°08' E |
NW by North |
3°00' E |
|
NNW |
0°11' W |
2°46' E |
North by West |
2°20' E |
Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] P.N. Olmsted, Lieutenant, Navigator.
LOGS FOR JULY 1902
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1 July 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from South and SW to calm.
Barometer varying slightly.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 499 pounds fresh beef; and 300 pounds ice.
At 6.25am received an ash lighter alongside.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
At 7.00am U.S.S. "Zafiro" got under way and stood out of harbor.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy.
Calm and light airs from the SW.
Barometer unsteady.
Held mast at 9.00am and the following punishment was awarded by the Commanding Officer: Ah Sing, Mess Attendant Third-class, neglect of duty, 3 nights' double irons, reduced one [conduct] class.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by the following drill: company drill.
At 9.40am the Commanding Officer left the ship on duty.
At 11.20am Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Solace" called officially.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 91° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 97° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 99° to 97°; aft 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 91° to 89°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from the West.
Barometer falling.
Sent working party ashore to load stores.
Received from U.S.S. "Frolic", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: C.S. Ballman, Carpenter's Mate Third-class.
At 1.05pm U.S.S. "Mariveles" left the harbor and stood out in to the bay, returning at 2.05pm to her anchorage.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Frolic", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: A.F. Sloan, Painter; and to U.S.S. "Wompatuck": M. Rinkichi, Mess Attendant Third-class.
At 1.55pm U.S.S. "Frolic" got under way and stood out of the harbor.
The Commanding Officer renewed the following acting appointments for 12 months: A.F. Sloan, Painter; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class; and made the following change in rating: J.J. Manning, Gunner's Mate Second-class to Gunner's Mate First-class.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and drizzling.
Light airs to light breezes from the SW and West.
Barometer rising.
At 4.05pm received stores aboard: (see list [not included]).
At 8.00pm confined in double irons Ah Sing, Mess Attendant Third-class, in accordance with punishment awarded by the Commanding Officer.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 96° to 93°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 96°; aft 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 87°.
8pm [8am in log-book] to midnight:
Clear to cloudy, with lightning, misty.
Calm and light airs from the West.
Barometer unsteady.
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2 July 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear to cloudy, misty.
Calm and light airs from the West.
Barometer falling and steady.
At 2.00am a large steamer stood in toward Manila and anchored.
At 2.10am the moon rose.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy, misty.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Received in the Department of Supplies and Accounts: 300 pounds of ice.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs from North.
Barometer falling.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, no absentees, drills: train battery; collision drill, 5 minutes 10 seconds; abandon ship, 6 minutes; 2nd period instructed apprentices.
T.W. Tully, Landsman, sent on board U.S.S. "Rainbow" for trial by General Court Martial, and was returned to ship.
At 10.12am General Court Martial met on U.S.S. "Rainbow".
At 11.20am 75 fathoms 6-thread seizing stuff in use by Chief Boatswain's Mate was stolen, crew sent to quarters, and search made for missing article, but without result.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Calm and light airs.
Barometer falling.
At 1.35pm U.S.S. "Solace" shifted berth, anchoring at 2.00pm.
Fitting quarter awnings.
Mess caterers brought stoves aboard.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, to overcast and rainy, lightning, at end of watch.
Light airs and breezes.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters, setting up drill, served out clean hammocks.
Commanding Officer made official visit to U.S.S. "[General] Alava".
Finished fitting quarter awnings.
Received in Steam Engineering Department the following stores: (see list [below]).
Turned into store the following articles: (see list [below]).
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy to partly cloudy and hazy.
Light breezes from West to calm.
Barometer rising.
At 8.00pm exercised at night signals.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
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[Inserted note]
July 2, 1902, Meridian to 4pm.
Received from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands, in Department of Steam Engineering: 2 pairs crankpin brasses; 2 pairs crosshead brasses; 10 brass bushings for valve stems; 4 brass bushings for eccentric rods (spare parts for Allen Dense-Air ½-ton ice machine); 48 diaphragms for Foster "New Class W" reducing valves.
Delivered to Steam Engineering Department, Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands, the following samples for articles on requisition of June 25, 1902: 1 piston rod for F. and B. [?] pump; 1 piston rod for feed pump; 1 spare tail shaft for steam launch; 1 furnace-front lining, top piece; 1 furnace-door lining; 1 dead plate; 1 single grate bar.
The following wooden patterns: 4 double grate bars; 2 furnace-front side-piece linings (1 left and 1 right).
Also: sketch for rocker arm links of F. and B. [?] pumps.
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[Inserted note]
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines.
8am to meridian:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
91 |
90 |
89 |
Shell room |
101 |
97 |
||
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
95 |
99 |
97 |
4pm to 8pm:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
92 |
91 |
90 |
89 |
Shell room |
100 |
96 |
||
Fixed ammunition room |
99 |
97 |
96 |
94 |
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3 July 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Hazy, lightning, warm.
Light airs and calms.
Barometer falling.
At 3.00am moon rose.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer rising.
Scrubbed hammocks.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 514 pounds beef; 300 pounds ice.
Three Navy Yard workmen on board in Construction and Repair [Department].
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from East by North to light airs from NW.
Barometer varying slightly.
Three Navy Yard workmen on board in Construction and Repair [Department] working on figurehead.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, and sounded the general alarm, cast loose and provided in 4 minutes 25 seconds, no absentees.
At 9.40am sent T.W. Tully, Landsman, to the United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow", in charge [of] Corporal Hart, for trial by General Court Martial.
Sent Ensign J.K. Taussig, U.S. Navy, Corporal Heise and Master-at-Arms Third-class J.G. Blahos, to the United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow" as witnesses.
At 10.18am broke the United States jack at the fore yard arm of the United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow" when General Court Martial met.
Overhauled battery.
Guard ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from WNW and WSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 12.18pm General Court Martial prisoner and witnesses returned on board, the Court having adjourned at noon.
At 1.15pm exercised Marine Guard at great gun drill, and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions at seamanship drill.
At 1.20pm sent General Court Martial prisoner and witnesses over to the United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow".
Court met at 1.30pm.
At 3.55pm Court Martial adjourned and the prisoner and witnesses returned on board.
Placed T.W. Tully, Landsman, in confinement in double irons for safe keeping.
Navy Yard workmen on board as in previous watch.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from WSW and SW.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees, and exercised at setting up drill.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from South to SE.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 8.00pm exercised searchlights for fifteen minutes.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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4 July 1902
Independence Day
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer varying slightly.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 400 pounds ice.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
At 8.00am full-dressed ship.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs to light breezes from North.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then falling slowly.
At 9.00am by order of the Commanding Officer W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, was confined for five days, on bread and water, and reduced to 4th [conduct] class, for failing to obey the order of the Chief Machinist.
By order of the Commanding Officer T.W. Tully, Landsman, was released temporarily from confinement and sent to the United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow", under charge of a sentry, to appear before a General Court Martial for trial.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
General Court Martial met on board U.S.S. "Rainbow" at 10.02am, and adjourned at 10.05am.
[T.W.] Tully, [Landsman], returned on board ship and was reconfined in double irons.
At 12.00pm all saluting ships in port fired a salute [of] 21 guns.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 98° [Fahrenheit] to 96°; shell room 100° to 98°; fixed ammunition room 100° to 99°; aft 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 92°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light variable airs from North and NE to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 2.00pm sent visiting party to U.S.S. "Rainbow".
The Army transport "Buford" stood into Manila.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm, heavy thunder storm to Northward.
Calm and light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "Rainbow" at 7.15pm.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 100° [Fahrenheit] to 98°; shell room 103° to 100°; fixed ammunition room 104° to 100°; aft 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 92°.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and warm, lightning and thunder to Northward first half [of watch].
Calms to light breezes from North by East and light variable airs.
Barometer varying slightly.
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5 July 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Midnight to 4am:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SE, shifting to East.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from NE and NNE.
Barometer slightly variable.
Received on board in [Department of] Supplies and Accounts: 499 pounds fresh beef; 300 pounds ice.
At 7.00am three Navy Yard workmen came on board to repair figurehead.
Received on board 24 tons of fresh water for steaming purposes.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy.
Calm and light airs from the NNE.
Barometer steady.
Field day.
At 8.30am the Commanding Officer left the ship on duty.
At 10.10am a General Court Martial met on the flagship.
At 10.30am ash lighter came alongside.
At 11.00am a German steamer stood into Manila and anchored.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 100° [Fahrenheit] to 98°; shell room 103° to 100°; fixed ammunition room 103° to 101°; aft 90° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 95°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs and light breezes from the North, East and ESE.
Barometer falling.
At 12.10pm an American steamer came into Manila and anchored.
At 12.15pm the Commanding Officer returned on board.
At 3.55pm the flagship half-masted colors, followed by all the ships in the harbor.
At 3.57pm General Court Martial on the flagship adjourned.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy, with lightning.
Light airs from the NE and SSE.
Barometer steady and rising.
At 4.13pm the flagship mastheaded her colors, followed by all the vessels in the harbor.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercise.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 100° [Fahrenheit] to 98°; shell room 102° to 99°; fixed ammunition room 103° to 101°; aft 90° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 95°.
Tested flood cocks, overflows and drains, and found same in good condition.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from the SE.
Barometer steady and rising.
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "Vicksburg".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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6 July 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy, with lightning.
Calm to light airs and light breezes from East by South.
Barometer steady and falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy.
Calm and light airs from the East by South and ESE.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
A large English steamer came into Manila and anchored.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 300 pounds ice.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calm to calms and light airs from North.
Barometer falling to steady.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, no absentees.
Ship and crew inspected by Commanding Officer.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 100° [Fahrenheit] to 98°; shell room 102° to 100°; fixed ammunition room 103° to 100°; aft 91° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 92°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Calm to light airs and breezes.
Barometer falling.
Visited parties on board from U.S.S. "[Isla de] Cuba" and U.S.S. "Vicksburg".
Signals as per Signal Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy to rainy, with lightning.
Calms and light breezes and airs.
Sent visiting parties to U.S.S. "[Isla de] Cuba" and U.S.S. "Solace".
Barometer rising.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 100° [Fahrenheit] to 98°; shell room 102° to 100°; fixed ammunition room 103° to 100°; aft 91° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 92°.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from SSE.
Barometer falling.
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7 July 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs from SSE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Partly cloudy to overcast and rainy.
Calms and light airs and breezes.
Barometer rising to falling.
Three Navy Yard workmen on board in Construction and Repair [Department].
Received on board in Supplies and Accounts Department: 518 pounds fresh beef; 300 pounds ice.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy, warm.
Light airs to light breezes from NNE, shifting to NW.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then falling.
At 8.45am by order of the Commanding Officer T.W. Tully was released from confinement and sent to U.S.S. "Rainbow", under sentry's charge, to appear before a General Court Martial for trial.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J. Quick, Coxswain, out of uniform, 1 day's extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by battery training and elevating, and setting up exercise.
Drills: deck divisions great gun instruction; Marines infantry; second period sailmakers instruction.
At 10.00am General Court Martial met on board U.S.S. "Rainbow".
Turned into store in Equipment Department: 93 life belts; 1 cabin table cover.
Received from Navy Yard the following stores in Equipment Department: 15 M.B. [?] brushes; 15 corn brooms; 20 pounds tarred marline; 20 pounds bath bricks; 12 thimbles; 12 sister hooks; 3 typewriter ribbons.
In Construction and Repair Department: 21 pounds copper tacks; 5 pounds brass wire; 1 set twist drills; 80 pounds iron bar; 50 pounds lamp black in oil; 1 tinner's snips; 100 pounds yellow ochre; 25 gallons turpentine; 10 pounds wire nails; 12 sledge handles; 50 pounds soft steel; 50 gallons boiled linseed oil.
In Equipment Navigation Department: 1 ¼-horsepower ventilator motor; 3 ½-horsepower ventilator motors (desk fans); 2 internal fittings for 5 Ampere switch; 12 watertight attachment plugs; 70 16-candlepower lamps, clear; 6 steamtight globes; 2 iron pails; 1 wire gauge; 5 pounds Eureka packing; 24 sheets assorted sandpaper; 12 sheets assorted emery cloth; 1000 feet wire for Ardois cable; and 3 pounds Manson tape fore same; 6 hand lanterns; 1 2-feet boxwood rule; 1 pair shears; 10 pounds cleaning paste; 6 sail needles; 1 coil signal halyard stuff; 2 Union Jacks, number 5, and 1 number 2; 1 ensign number 4, 2 number 5, 1 number 6, 1 number 10; 1 high power spy glass; 1 off deck spy glass; 1 pair binoculars, night; 40 yards bunting, blue, and 40 [yards] red.
In Ordnance Department: 80 feet electric firing wire; 18 cells dry battery; 1 dark lantern; 15 scabbards bayonet and 5 cutlass; 2 cutlass frogs; 10 rubber ponchos; 3 haversacks; 30 extractors, 6 mm rifle, and 30 extractor springs; 10 sear flys [sic] and 10 sear fly springs; 10 trigger springs; 6 Colt's firing pins; and 6 springs machine gun, 6 mm; 10 hands and 10 springs, .38 caliber revolver; 12 latch springs; 5 gallons sperm [oil]; and 5 [gallons] kerosene oil; 100 [sheets] emery cloth; 1 dozen assorted files; 2 padlocks.
At 11.55am General Court Martial on U.S.S. "Rainbow" adjourned.
[T.W.] Tully, [Landsman] returned on board ship, and by order of the Commanding Officer was reconfined in double irons.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Instructed Marines in rowing, and quartermasters and signal boys in signals.
Turned into store in Equipment Department: 2 ring stoppers; 2 shank painters.
Received from Navy Yard in Construction and Repair [Department]: 504 pounds white zinc; 10 gallons damar varnish; 100 pounds Venetian red.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines.
8am to meridian:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
90 |
89 |
Shell room |
100 |
96 |
||
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
97 |
93 |
91 |
4pm to 8pm:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
93 |
91 |
90 |
89 |
Shell room |
99 |
95 |
||
Fixed ammunition room |
99 |
96 |
95 |
93 |
[Obscured by above note] F. and B. [?] pump; 3 brass castings; 20 grate bars; 12 pounds bolts and nuts, ⅝-inch x ½-inch, iron; 30 pounds tool steel, ⅞-inch; 35 pounds tool steel, 1-inch; 135 angle irons; 50 pounds white zinc; 52 gallons lard oil; 1 wood mallet; 4 ball point hammers; 6 hammer handles; 6 sledge hammer handles; 300 pounds chloride of calcium; 1 barrel Portland cement; 300 pounds red lead.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SW, shifting to East.
Barometer slightly variable.
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8 July 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Midnight to 4am:
Cloudy weather, lightning at intervals.
Light airs from NE, shifting to North.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
Received on board from U.S.S. "Celtic": 300 pounds ice.
3 Navy Yard workmen on board in Department of Construction and Repair.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, with passing showers of rain.
Calm to light airs and light breezes from NNE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Trained battery, exercised at setting up drill and artillery drill, gave the Marine Guard infantry drill.
At 9.30am transferred J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class, and F.J. Walcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, to United States Naval Hospital at Cavite, Philippine Islands.
At 10.45am gave ordinary seamen and landsmen seamanship instruction.
Navy Yard workmen on board as in previous watch.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 99° [Fahrenheit] to 98°; shell room 99° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 101° to 99°; aft 93° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 84°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy, with drizzling rain, warm.
Light airs from NNE to NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Received in Equipment Navigation Department the following stores: 6 attachment plugs, not watertight; 4 call bells, 3-inch; 1 buzzer, 1 2-feet boxwood rule; 1 pair outside calipers; 1 penrack spiral; 1 pyramid pin; 1 sponge cup; 12 assorted sandpaper; 11 pounds Bobbitt metal.
Turned into store at Cavite Naval Station: one copper tank; and two anchor stocks.
Navy Yard workmen on board as in previous watch.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, misty, with drizzling rain.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer varying slightly.
Received from U.S.S. "Solace", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: J. Blom, Shipwright; C. Stuart, Chief Boatswain's Mate; and J.J. Lipps, Shipwright, for further transfer to U.S.S. "Princeton"; and J. Madden, Oiler, for further transfer to U.S.S. "Villalobos".
Made all preparations for coaling ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 99° [Fahrenheit] to 98°; shell room 99° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 101° to 99°; aft 93° to 99° [sic, probably 90°]; fixed ammunition room 88° to 84°.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, misty.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 9.25pm released W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, and J.T. Maher, Seaman, from confinement by order of Commanding Officer, to assist in coaling ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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9 July 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy, drizzling rain first part, then misty.
Light airs and light breezes from NE to NNE and ESE.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 5.50am two coal barges came alongside.
At 6.23am two more coal barges came alongside.
At 6.25am commenced coaling.
Took in from 6.25am to 7.00am 27 tons.
Took in from 7.00am to 7.20am 20 tons.
Knocked off coaling at 7.20am for breakfast.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 518 pounds fresh beef; 300 pounds ice.
Draft of ship before coaling: 12 feet 2 inches forward; 15 feet 4 inches aft.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy.
Light ESE airs and breezes.
At 8.15am continued coaling.
Received on board: 8.15am to 9.00am 40 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 48 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 43 tons; 11.00am to 11.50am 36 tons coal.
Omitted quarters on account of coaling.
At 8.30am U.S.S. "General Alava" commenced coaling.
At 9.50am sighted a U.S. Army transport standing into Manila.
Ensigns O.D. Duncan and J.K. Taussig, U.S. Navy, left the ship at 8.30am on duty as members of a Summary Court Martial on board the United States gunboat U.S.S. "Samar", and returned at 10.40am.
Received during watch 167 tons coal.
Commander A. Ward left the ship to attend session of a Court of Inquiry, and returned at 9.40am.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 98° [Fahrenheit] to 96°; shell room 103° to 100°; fixed ammunition room 103° to 101°; aft 90° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 91°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy.
Gentle breeze to light airs from ESE to SSE.
At 1.30pm continued coaling.
Received on board: 1.30pm to 2.00pm 19 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 32 tons; 3.00pm to 3.40pm 20 tons.
At 3.42pm finished coaling, having received on board during watch 71 tons, making grand total of 295 tons, all coal lighters left the ship.
Commenced cleaning ship.
Draft of ship forward 14 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 7 inches.
An English steamer stood into Manila at 2.30pm.
Delivered to Steam Engineering Department, Naval Station, Cavite: one spare propeller for steam launch, to be used in fitting new tail shaft.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and cloudy, overcast, drizzling misty.
Light airs to light breezes from the SSE and SE.
Barometer steady and falling.
Cleaning ship.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 98° [Fahrenheit] to 96°; shell room 103° to 100°; fixed ammunition room 103° to 101°; aft 90° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 91°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy, misty.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer rising, falling last part.
At 8.00pm exercised Ardois [signal] system for one half hour.
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10 July 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy, misty, lightning.
Calm to light airs from the SSW.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and clear, misty, lightning.
Calm and light airs from the South, SSE and SE.
Barometer steady, then rising.
Field day.
At 5.50am U.S.S. "Wompatuck" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Celtic".
At 6.35am U.S.S. "Wompatuck" shoved off from U.S.S. "Celtic" and stood out of the harbor.
At 8.00am hoisted the guard flag.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to overcast, with passing showers of rain.
Light airs and calms.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Rainbow" T.W. Tully, Landsman, General Court Martial prisoner.
Commander D.D.V. Stuart [Stewart in log-book], U.S. Navy, [and] Commanding Officers [of] U.S.S. "Vicksburg" and U.S.S. "Piscataqua" made call on Commanding Officer.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 98° [Fahrenheit] to 94°; shell room 100° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 95°; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 91°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to overcast and cloudy, passing showers of rain to rainy, thunder.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer falling to steady.
At 1.15pm drilled as follows: instructed coxswains at signals; Marines battery.
Two Navy Yard workmen on board working on figurehead.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, rainy to hazy.
Light airs and calms.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters.
Received from U.S.S. "Solace", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following named men: W.E. Bertin, Apprentice Second-class; J.J. Clark, Apprentice Second-class; S.J. Coogan, Apprentice Second-class; J.H. Celles, Apprentice Second-class; H. De Sommers, Apprentice Second-class; C.W. Evans, Apprentice Second-class; F. Caucino, Apprentice Second-class; F.E. Cremin, Apprentice Second-class; M. Courtney, Apprentice Second-class; W. Cunningham, Apprentice Second-class; George Doyle, Apprentice Second-class; H.H. Gripp, Apprentice Second-class; J.E. McGann, Apprentice Second-class; J.H. Kirby, First-class Fireman; C. Kenny, First-class Fireman; for further transfer to U.S.S. "Arayat".
Signals as per Signal Record [Book].
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 98° [Fahrenheit] to 94°; shell room 100° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 95°; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 92° to 90°.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and hazy.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer steady.
At 8.00pm exercised with searchlights with flagship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
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11 July 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and hazy.
Calms and light airs from SE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to overcast and cloudy, passing showers of rain.
Calms and light airs from Southward and Eastward.
Barometer rising.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 300 pounds ice; and 529 pounds meat.
Three Navy Yard workmen on board in Construction and Repair [Department] working on figurehead.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to overcast, with light rain first and last hours.
Light airs from SSE, shifting to SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by training battery and setting up exercise, exercised boats under sail, Marines at infantry.
At 9.55am U.S.S. "Vicksburg" got under way and stood out to sea.
Turned into store at Navy Yard: 1 set ship's awning; 1 bridge awning.
Received on board in Equipment Department: 1 set ship's awning; 1 bridge awning; 1 Underwood typewriter.
In Construction and Repair Department: 300 feet sugar pine, 1-inch; 100 feet Oregon pine, 2-inch; 100 feet teak, 1-inch.
In Equipment Navigation Department: 2 ink erasers; 3 ruling pens; 9 memo books; 1 Union Jack, number 4; 1 set signal numbers; 1 set repeaters and pennants, number 3; 1 ensign number 6 and 1 number 10; 1 nickel blotter; 12 memo pads; 1 roll tracing cloth.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to overcast, warm.
Light airs to light breezes from SSE.
Barometer falling first three hours, then rising.
By order of the Commanding Officer Ensign F.J. Horne was placed under arrest for three (3) days, for remaining in Manila overnight in violation of quarantine orders.
Made weekly inspection of storerooms and magazines, and tested flood cocks and drains satisfactorily.
The following Naval Officers reported on board this ship for temporary duty, in obedience to orders of the Junior Squadron Commander: Lieutenant (Junior Grade) F.P. Baldwin; Naval Cadets G.P. Nightingale, J.O. Richardson, R.P. [R.B. in log-book] Craft, Carlos Beam and E.P. Finney.
U.S.S. "Wompatuck" came in and moored to buoy at 1.25pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with light drizzling rain first hour.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer rising.
Received on board in Paymaster's Department: $40,750 gold.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by fire drill, five streams in 1 minute 50 seconds.
Received on board, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: Charles Murray, Coal Passer; and W.J. McGill, Coal Passer.
The Captain called officially on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Piscataqua".
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8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to overcast.
Light airs from SW, shifting to East and increasing to light breezes.
Barometer steady.
U.S.S. "Zafiro" came in and anchored at 11.35pm.
Temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines.
8am to meridian [8pm to midnight in log-book]:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
99 |
97 |
89 |
87 |
Shell room |
99 |
98 |
||
Fixed ammunition room |
100 |
97 |
93 |
92 |
4pm to 8pm:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
97 |
95 |
89 |
87 |
Shell room |
97 |
95 |
||
Fixed ammunition room |
98 |
94 |
93 |
92 |
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12 July 1902
At anchor off United States Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Midnight to 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SE and ESE.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from SE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Received on board from U.S.S. "Celtic": 300 pounds ice.
Aired bedding.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the SE and East by South.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 8.15am a small steamer came into the harbor of Cavite and anchored.
At 9.45am an English mail steamer stood into Manila and anchored.
Field day.
At 11.15am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" called on board.
Transferred to the United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow", with bags, hammocks and necessary papers, the following men: F.D. Dean, Hospital Apprentice; R.A. Driscoll, Seaman; J.T. Gaskin, Quartermaster Third-class; O. Scott, Bugler; F.J. Walcott, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 98° [Fahrenheit] to 95°; shell room 100° to 98°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 96°; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 92°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the East by South, West and SW.
Barometer falling and steady.
Received in the Equipment Navigator's Department: one ship's bugle.
At 1.10pm water barge came alongside and received in the Equipment Department for steaming purposes 14 tons of fresh water.
At 3.45pm received stores for U.S.S. "Frolic", U.S.S. "Calamianes" and U.S.S. "Quiros".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, rain, lightning, drizzling to clear.
Calm and light airs to light breezes from SSW.
Barometer rising.
Received in the Department of Steam Engineering the following stores: (see list [below]).
J. Sammond, Coal Passer, was found absent from the working party without leave.
At 6.15pm J. Sammond, Coal Passer, returned aboard ship, and by order of the Commanding Officer was placed under sentry's charge to await investigation.
At 6.10pm C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, was found under the influence of intoxicating liquor, and was by order of the Commanding Officer placed in double irons to await Summary Court Martial.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 96° [Fahrenheit] to 93°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 96°; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 92°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cloudy, misty, lightning, drizzly.
Calm and light airs from the NNE.
Barometer rising, then falling.
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July 12, 1902, 4pm to 8pm.
Received in Steam Engineering Department, from General Storekeeper, Cavite, the following articles: 200 pounds steel plate, ¼-inch; 15 pounds brass nuts, hexagonal, ⅝-inch; 4 piston rings, cast iron, for steam cylinders of feed pump; 6 valve disc castings, brass, for bottom blow valves; 10 furnace front linings, right side pieces; 11 furnace front linings, left side pieces; 6 furnace front linings, top pieces; 6 furnace door linings; 12 dead plates; 1 spare tail shaft for steam launch, and sample.
Spare steam launch propeller and all samples and patterns were returned.
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13 July 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear to cloudy, misty, with lightning.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Light airs from the NNE.
Barometer steady and rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Received in the Department of Supplies and Accounts from U.S.S. "Celtic": 554 pounds meat; 300 pounds ice.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light airs from ENE and calms.
Barometer rising.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, ship and crew inspected by Commanding Officer.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 99° [Fahrenheit] to 98°; shell room 100° to 99°; fixed ammunition room 100° to 98°; aft 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 93°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Calm to calms and light airs from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy to overcast and cloudy, with rain at end of watch.
Light airs to light breezes from North to SE.
Barometer rising.
Made preparations for sea.
Received from Cavite Post Office: 32 bags of mail for Cebu and Zamboanga District.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 99° [Fahrenheit] to 98°; shell room 99° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 99° to 97°; aft 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 93°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain to rainy, lightning part of watch.
Light airs to gentle breezes.
Barometer rising.
At 8.45pm lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and D.
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14 July 1902
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands, and making passage to Cebu, Philippine Islands
Lat 13.60, Long 120.75 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, rainy to drizzling rain, lightning.
Gentle and light breezes.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain and rainy.
Light airs and breezes from NW to North.
Barometer steady to rising.
At 2.35am and 2.50am connected up boilers A and D.
At 5.04am got under way and stood out on various courses down Manila Bay.
At 5.22am put over patent log, reading 0.
Went ahead full speed at 5.29am.
Draft of ship forward 14 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, revolutions 88.3.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and raining.
Light airs to moderate breezes from North.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course SSW (per standard compass) until 8.25am, when changed course to South by West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 31.6.
At 8.50am changed course to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 35.7.
At 10.14am changed course to S60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 52.1.
Sighted Cape Santiago lighthouse 2 points on port bow at 9.30am.
At 10.53am Cape Santiago lighthouse abeam, distant 0.9 miles, patent log [reading] 59.2.
By order of the Commanding Officer C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, was released from confinement and made prisoner at large.
J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, was made prisoner at large to await trial by Summary Court Martial, for neglect of duty, gross disrespect to the Officer of the Deck, and J. Sammond, Coal Passer, was made prisoner at large to await trial by Summary Court Martial, for leaving working party while on duty without permission and returning to ship under the influence of intoxicating liquor and having a bottle of intoxicating liquor on his person.
No quarters on account of inclement weather.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 95.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, heavy rain squalls.
Stiff to moderate breezes from North, shifting to East and ESE.
Barometer falling first part, then steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S60°E (per standard compass).
At 12.22pm changed course to E½N (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 76.2.
At 1.09pm changed course to ENE (per standard compass), [patent log reading] 84.7.
At 1.30pm changed course to E½N, patent log [reading] 89.0.
At 1.35pm slowed down to 90 revolutions.
At 1.40pm changed course to S65°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 90.2.
At 3.12pm changed course to S54°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 3.2.
At 3.48pm went ahead full speed.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 98.2.
4pm to 6pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Moderate breezes from the SE by South and SSE.
Barometer rising.
Moderate sea.
Steaming ahead on course S54°E, under 3 boilers.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
At 5.23pm slowed down 10 turns.
At 5.25pm changed course to S34°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 25.7.
At 5.30pm changed course to S37°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.9.
At 5.49pm slowed down to 80 revolutions.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.2.
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6pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Moderate breezes from SSE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming at 80 turns, on course S37°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 80.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to overcast, passing rain showers.
Moderate breezes from SSE, shifting to SSW and decreasing to gentle breezes.
Steaming under three boilers at 90 turns, on course S37°E (per standard compass).
At 9.45pm changed course to S24°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 63.7, and slowed to 60 turns.
Sighted Banton Island at 8.45pm, Bantoncillo and Simara Islands at 9.15pm, Tablas Island at 9.40pm.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 73.3.
Report of temperatures [in Fahrenheit] of magazines.
8am to meridian:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
96 |
95 |
90 |
90 |
Shell room |
98 |
96 |
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Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
94 |
93 |
91 |
4pm to 6pm:
Forward |
Aft |
|||
Maximum |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Minimum |
|
Magazine |
95 |
93 |
90 |
90 |
Shell room |
98 |
96 |
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Fixed ammunition room |
97 |
94 |
93 |
91 |
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15 July 1902
At sea, making passage to Cebu, Philippine Islands
Lat 11.00, Long 121.75 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, passing showers of rain.
Gentle to moderate breezes from SSW.
Barometer varying slightly.
Steaming under three boilers, making 60 revolutions on both engines, on course S24°E (per standard compass).
At 2.26am changed course to S5°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 92.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 60.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy, misty, passing showers.
Gentle breezes from the SSW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming ahead on course S5°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 4.54am increased speed to 90 revolutions.
At 5.34am changed course to S12°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.8.
At 5.45am ahead full speed.
At 7.25am Point Pucio abeam.
At 7.30am changed course to S9°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 35.3.
Carried out morning orders.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolution 100.4.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to overcast and cloudy, with passing showers of rain.
Light to stiff breezes from South.
Barometer rising to falling.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, no absentees, drills as follows: 1st period battalion drill; 2nd period ordinary seamen and landsmen instruction [in] lead and log line.
The Commanding Officer awarded following ratings, to date from July 1st, 1902: Ah Quoi, Mess Attendant Third-class to Mess Attendant Second-class; C.A. Hudson, Ordinary Seaman to Baker Second-class; J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class to Carpenter's Mate First-class; J. Shipperd and D. Trego, Coxswain to Boatswain's Mate Second-class; S. Carman, Coal Passer to Ship's Cook Fourth-class; G. Williamson, Apprentice First-class to Yeoman Third-class; E. Battistella, Apprentice First-class to Quartermaster Third-class; C.H. Handyside, Apprentice First-class to Coxswain; J. Platz, Landsman to Ordinary Seaman; to date from July 7th, 1902, I.F. Harlow, Coxswain to Coxswain Steamer; [to date] from July 12th, 1902, A. Podolsky, Seaman to Seaman (Hold).
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 96° [Fahrenheit] to 94°; shell room 97° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 88°.
Average steam 120 [pounds], revolutions 103.2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to overcast.
Gentle breezes to stiff breezes in squalls from South.
Passing rain shower last two hours.
Steaming under three boilers along coast of Panay, on course S90°E (per standard compass) until 12.15pm, when changed to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 87.4.
At 3.28pm Point Naso abeam, distant 4 miles, and changed course to S29°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 21.5.
Instructed boats' crews in signals.
Average steam 119 [pounds], revolutions 97.2.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and misty, with heavy passing rain squalls.
Gentle to moderate breezes from South, with fresh squall last part.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S29°E (per standard compass).
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 99.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 96° [Fahrenheit] to 94°; shell room 97° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°.
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6pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy, misty, passing showers.
Moderate breezes from the South.
Barometer rising.
Steaming ahead on course S29°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 102.8.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes to light to stiff breezes from South.
Barometer rising to steady.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S29°E (per standard compass).
At 11.20pm [set] course S55°E (per standard compass), log [reading] 9.0.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 101.1.
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16 July 1902
At sea, making passage to and at anchor off Cebu, Philippine Islands
Lat 10.25, Long 123.88 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SSE, shifting to ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S55°E (per standard compass).
High land of Negros Island in sight on port hand.
At 1.20am changed course to East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 31.0.
At 2.57am changed course to N60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 49.1.
Sighted Apo Island 3 points on port bow at 3.10am.
Moon set at 1.50am.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 94.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from ESE to calm and light airs from SW, shifting back to ESE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming on course N60°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 4.12am changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 62.6.
At 5.00am changed course to N24°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 71.5.
Sun rose at 5.35am.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 95.8.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy.
Calm to light airs from the SSW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead on course N24°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Held mast at 9.00am and the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: B.M. Stout, Landsman, leaving bridge without permission when on messenger watch and lying to the Officer of the Deck, 7 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by the following drills: collision drill, time 3 minutes 50 seconds; divisional drill, great gun instruction and overhaul battery.
At 11.06am changed course to N34°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 39.3.
At 11.20am changed course to N40°E (per standard compass).
At 11.50am changed course to N10°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.3.
At 11.58am changed course to N6°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 48.5.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 92° [Fahrenheit] to 91°; shell room 97° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 91° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°.
Average steam 120 pounds average, revolutions 95.5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
At 12.17pm anchored in 11 fathoms of water with starboard anchor and 30 fathoms chain at water's edge.
Anchorage angles: right tangent Fort San Pedro N55°E (per standard compass), St. Nicholas Church N41°W (per standard compass), ship's head NNE (per standard compass).
Draft of ship forward 13 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
Men-of-war in port: U.S.S. "Frolic"; U.S.S. "Villalobos" ["Villalobis" in log-book]; U.S.S. "Albay"; U.S.S. "Panay"; U.S.S. "Basco"; and U.S.S. "Nanshan".
Banked fires in three boilers.
By order of Commanding Officer C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Sammond, Coal Passer, who are awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial, were confined under sentry's charge.
Health Officer visited the ship at 1.20pm.
The Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Frolic", U.S.S. "Villalobos", U.S.S. "Albay", U.S.S. "Panay" and U.S.S. "Basco" called officially on the Captain.
At 3.15pm hoisted Senior Officer's pennant.
Lieutenant (Junior Grade) F.P. Baldwin and Naval Cadet E.P. Finney were detached from this ship and reported on board U.S.S. "Panay" and U.S.S. "Frolic" respectively, in accordance with orders of the Junior Squadron Commander.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
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4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from SW and calms.
Barometer rising.
Sent to U.S.S. "Frolic": 9 packages, from General Storekeeper, Cavite Navy Yard.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up exercise.
The Captain called officially on the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Frolic", U.S.S. "Villalobos", U.S.S. "Albay", U.S.S. "Panay" and U.S.S. "Basco".
Transferred, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following named men; J. Madden, Oiler; J.S. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman; and A. Meeks, Ordinary Seaman, to U.S.S. "Villalobos"; E.C. Soule, Ordinary Seaman, to U.S.S. "Panay"; and W.J. McGill, Coal Passer, to U.S.S. "Frolic".
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 91° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 97° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs from SSW.
Barometer rising first half [of watch], then falling.
At 9.20pm by order of the Commanding Officer C.A. Ollson, Ship's Cook First-class, J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Sammond, Coal Passer, were released from confinement and made prisoners at large.
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17 July 1902
At anchor off Cebu, Philippine Islands, and at sea, making passage to Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
Lat 9.80, Long 123.65 [Estimated]
Midnight to 4am:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from West.
Barometer falling first half [of watch], then steady.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms.
Barometer rising.
At 7.00am U.S. Coast Survey steamer U.S.C. & G.S.S. "Pathfinder" stood out.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs and light breezes from South to SSW.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 9.00am secured all boats for sea, and at 9.25am called all hands up anchor.
Got under way at 9.31am.
At 9.35am stood out to the Southward at half speed.
At 9.45am put over the patent log, reading 46.5, and set the course S7°W (per standard compass).
At 10.00am went ahead full speed on both engines.
At 10.10am changed course to S24°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 52.2.
At 10.00am sounded the general alarm, and divisions cast loose and provided as follows: 1st Division 6 minutes; 2nd Division 4 minutes 30 seconds; 3rd Division 6 minutes; Powder Division 5 minutes 50 seconds; Surgeon's Division 6 minutes.
No absentees.
Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 118.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 92° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 98° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 91° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 91°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs and light breezes from SSW and SW.
Barometer rising and steady.
Steaming ahead on course S24°W (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Mustered divisions at 1.15pm and held the following drills: seamanship instruction 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions; Marines at battery.
At 12.10pm changed course to S29°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 78.9.
At 3.15pm changed course to S35°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.1.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 119.8.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs and breezes from South.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S35°W (per standard compass).
At 4.00pm Apo Island abeam.
At 4.10pm [set] course S46°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 32.1.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters, [had] setting up drill and collision quarters.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 120.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 92° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 97° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 94°; aft 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 91°.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from South, shifting to SW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S46°W (per standard compass).
High land of Mindanao in sight on port hand.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 118.5.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SW to SW by West.
Barometer rising slowly.
Lightning to the Northward last part.
Steaming under four boilers, on course S46°W (per standard compass).
At 10.00pm let fires die out under C boiler and slowed down gradually to 90 turns.
At 11.48pm changed course to S14°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 29.1.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 109 per minute.
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18 July 1902
At sea, making passage to and at anchor off Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Commences and until 4am:
Clear to cloudy, misty, with lightning.
Light airs from the SE by South.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead on course S14°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 1.41am stopped port engine to repair oil cup, and started again at 1.43am.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.
4am to 8am:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light airs from Southward and Westward.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course S14°W (per standard compass).
At 5.40am course SE by South (per standard compass), log [reading] 87.5.
At 6.00am slowed to half speed and swung ship [for compass deviation], finishing at 7.25am, when went ahead full speed on course East (per standard compass), log [reading] 2.1.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, revolutions 80.6.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy, misty.
Calm and light airs from the NW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead on course East (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 8.24am changed course to S70°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 11.2.
At 8.36am changed course to S60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.3.
At 8.55am changed course to ESE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.7, then steered various courses to anchorage off Zamboanga.
At 9.15am exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "Princeton".
At 9.18am U.S.S. "Princeton" hoisted the Senior Officer's pennant.
At 9.25am [called] all hands bring ship to anchor.
At 9.27am hauled in the patent log, reading 23.5.
At 9.43am came to with starboard anchor in 9½ fathoms water and with 45 fathoms of chain.
Bearings: left tangent fort N84°E (per standard compass), left tangent Santa Cruz Island S7°E (per standard compass), ship's head WNW.
At 10.10am the Commanding Officer left the ship and called on U.S.S. "Princeton".
By order of the Commanding Officer the following named men were reconfined, to await trial by Summary Court Martial: J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman; J. Sammond, Coal Passer; C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class.
At 10.35am sighted U.S.S. "Annapolis" standing into the harbor from Isabela de Basilan [Isabella de Basilian in log-book].
At 11.16am U.S.S. "Annapolis" lost her port anchor and part of chain, and came to with starboard anchor.
At 11.58am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Annapolis" called officially upon the Commanding Officer.
Naval Cadets C. Bean and R.P. Craft were this day detached and ordered to report to the Senior Officer present for duty on U.S.S. "Princeton".
Naval Cadet J.O. Richardson was this day detached and ordered to report to the Senior Officer present for duty on U.S.S. "Quiros".
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 92°; shell room 92° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 91°; aft 90° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Calm to light airs from the WSW and NE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.45pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Princeton" called officially upon the Commanding Officer.
At 12.45pm delivered specification of Summary Court Martial preferred by Commander A. Ward, U.S. Navy, against J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy, C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, U.S. Navy, and J. Sammond, Coal Passer, U.S. Navy.
At 1.50pm the steamer "Nan Yong" got under way and left the harbor.
At 1.55pm U.S.S. "Quiros" standing into the harbor.
At 2.35pm U.S.S. "Quiros" anchored.
At 2.40pm swung inshore to flood tide.
At 1.15pm had the following drills: 1st and 3rd [Divisions] signals; 2nd [Division] aiming.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Calm to light airs from the NE by East.
Barometer rising.
At 4.15pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Quiros" paid an official call on the Commanding Officer.
At 4.18pm the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially upon the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Annapolis", the Commanding General of the Department of Mindanao ([Brigadier] General Sumner), and Brigadier General Davis.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by fire drill, [times]: 1st stream 30 seconds; 2nd stream 35 seconds; 3rd stream 40 seconds; 4th stream 1 minute 30 seconds; and setting up exercise.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Princeton", with bags, hammocks and necessary papers: C. Stuart, Chief Boatswain's Mate; J.J. Lipps, Shipwright.
And to U.S.S. "Quiros": C.H. McBride, Ordinary Seaman.
Sent visiting parties to U.S.S. "Princeton" and U.S.S. "Annapolis".
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 92° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 91°; aft 90° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°.
Tested flood cocks and drains, all in good working order.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cloudy to overcast.
Calm.
Barometer rising, then steady.
At 10.25pm slack water.
At 11.40pm tide turned to ebb and ship swung inshore.
Signal as per Signal Record Book.
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19 July 1902
At anchor off Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Commences and until 4am:
Clear to cloudy, with lightning, overcast, misty.
Calm and light airs from the NW.
Barometer falling.
At 3.15am slack water.
At 3.40am ship swinging inshore to flood tide.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy, overcast first part.
Calm and light airs from the West by North.
Barometer rising and steady.
Field day.
Lost overboard in the Equipment Department: one oar lock, belonging to dinghy.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light airs from Northward and Westward.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
At 9.30am Summary Court Martial, Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, senior member, met and adjourned at 11.15am.
Brigadier General Sumner and staff made call on Commanding Officer.
Steamer "Hai-Mun" came in and anchored.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 99° [Fahrenheit] to 97°; shell room 97° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 100° to 99°; aft 90° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 91°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy to threatening.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
Liberty party went ashore.
Commanding Officer Marines at Isabela [Isabella in log-book] made call on Commanding Officer.
Chartered transport "Borneo" came in and anchored.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain to rainy at end of watch.
Calms and light airs from West to SW.
Barometer rising.
Commanding Officer made official visit to U.S.S. "Annapolis" and U.S.S. "Quiros".
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters, no absentees, drilled at setting up exercise.
"Borneo" got under way and stood out.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 100° [Fahrenheit] to 99°; shell room 96° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 101° to 100°; aft 90° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 91°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain and rainy part of watch.
Light airs from SW to calm.
Barometer rising to falling.
At 9.10pm U.S.S. "Annapolis" got under way and stood out.
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20 July 1902
At anchor off Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy, lightning.
Calm to calms and light airs from South, to calm.
Barometer rising.
4am to 8am:
Partly cloudy, passing showers of rain part of watch.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party all returned on time, except W.E. Demoss, Private Marine, and G. Shultis, Private Marine.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to overcast, with heavy passing rain squall last hour.
Calms to light breezes from West, shifting to North and increasing to gentle breezes last hour during squall.
Barometer slightly variable.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and read the Articles for the Government of the Navy.
The Captain inspected the crew and ship.
Absent over leave: W.E. Demoss, Private Marine, and G. Shultis, Private Marine.
The Navy supply ship U.S.S. "Nanshan" came in and anchored at 9.33am.
The wardroom officers called on the Commanding Officer and the wardroom officers of U.S.S. "Princeton", and on Major General Davis, U.S. Army, and Brigadier General Sumner, U.S. Army, on shore.
At 10.55am U.S.S. "Nanshan" got under way.
U.S.S. "Nanshan" anchored off point to Eastward at 11.30am.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 93° [Fahrenheit] to 91°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, with passing rain showers.
Light airs from North, shifting to WSW.
Barometer falling.
U.S.S. "Quiros" shifted berth at 1.00pm.
Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.
The following men at Isabela, Basilan, were transferred to this ship from U.S.S. "Princeton": J.P. Long, Hospital Steward; and J.J. Gisbert, Hospital Apprentice.
Young Kee, Mess Attendant, was transferred from U.S.S. "Princeton" to this ship for medical treatment until falling in with U.S.S. "Arayat".
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to overcast.
Calms and light airs from WSW.
Barometer falling first three hours, then rising.
At 4.25pm U.S.S. "Princeton" got under way and stood out to the Westward.
At 4.30pm U.S.S. "Princeton" hauled down Senior Officer's pennant.
At 5.35pm hoisted Senior Officer's pennant on this ship.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 97° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 93°; aft 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy weather, pleasant.
Calms and light variable airs and breezes.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 9.50pm W.E. Demoss, Private Marine, and G. Shultis, Private Marine, returned from liberty 14½ hours over time.
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21 July 1902
At anchor off Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from West by North, shifting to SW.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to overcast.
Calm.
Passing rain shower second hour.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" came in and anchored at 7.15am.
All the liberty party returned on board.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Calm to light airs from WSW.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 8.15am sighted U.S.S. "Arayat" standing in.
At 8.20am Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" made official call on Commanding Officer.
At 9.20am Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: John J. Fahey, Yeoman Third-class, using government hammock for sleeping mat, 2 days' extra duty; F. Caucino, Apprentice Second-class, not obeying an order, 3 days' extra duty; W.E. Demoss, Private Marine, 14½ hours over leave and out of uniform, 3 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes; G. Shultis, Private Marine, 14½ hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes; M. Courtney, Apprentice Second-class, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, no absentees.
At 9.45am Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Arayat" made official call on Commanding Officer.
At 11.00am transferred C. Kenny, First-class Fireman, and Young Kee, Mess Attendant, who was on board for medical treatment only, [to U.S.S. "Arayat"].
At 10.45am, by direction of Senior Officer present, G.P. Nightingale, Naval Cadet, U.S. Navy, was detached from this vessel and ordered to report on board U.S.S. "Arayat" for duty.
At 11.50am U.S.S. "Arayat" got under way and stood over to Port Isabela [Port Isabella in log-book].
Surveyed and by authority of Commanding Officer threw overboard in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 42 pounds tomatoes; 14 pounds vegetables; 15 pounds dried fruit; and 4 pounds tinned ham.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 92° to 91°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 93°; aft 85° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 85°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs and light breezes from WSW to West.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 12.30pm sighted U.S.S. "Calamianes" coming in.
At 1.15pm sounded call to drill and exercised as follows: 1st and 3rd Divisions aiming drill; 2nd Division signal drill.
Exercised crews of Marines and engineer's force in boats.
At 1.20pm U.S.S. "Calamianes" anchored.
At 2.15pm Commanding Officer made official call on Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba".
At 1.40pm Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Calamianes" made official call on Commanding Officer.
At 2.35pm U.S.S. "Calamianes" got under way and stood over to Port Isabela [Port Isabella in log-book].
Slack water at 3.55pm.
Sent down old telephoto cable and fitting new cable.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
At 3.00pm U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" got under way and stood over to Port Isabela [Port Isabella in log-book].
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and misty.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 4.05pm sent liberty party ashore.
At 5.00pm mustered divisions at quarters, no absentees.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 92° [Fahrenheit] to 91°; shell room 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 91°; aft 85° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 85°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
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22 July 1902
At anchor off Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy first part, then clear.
Calm to light airs from West to NW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 120 pounds fresh bread.
At 7.30am all liberty party returned.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the NW and West.
Barometer unsteady.
Quarters at 9.30am.
Held the following drills: train battery; battery drill; 2nd period seamanship ordinary seamen and landsmen.
At 9.30am sighted a naval collier near Basilan Island standing to the Westward.
At 9.50am slack water.
At 10.10am tide turned to ebb, ship swung to South and West.
At 10.45am sighted U.S.S. "Arayat" standing in from Isabela [Isabella in log-book].
At 11.10am U.S.S. "Arayat" anchored, and the Commanding Officer of this ship paid an official call on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Arayat".
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 88° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 93° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 92°; aft 83° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Calm to light airs from the West.
Barometer falling.
Drill call at 1.30pm, had following drills: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Powder Divisions aiming drill; Marines signal instruction.
At 1.30pm published proceedings, findings and sentences of Summary Courts Martial held on board this ship in cases of: J. Sammond, Coal Passer, did leave a working party without permission while on shore on duty and was brought on board ship under the influence of intoxicating liquor and did have in his possession a bottle containing intoxicating liquor, sentence solitary confinement in single irons on bread and water for thirty (30) days, with full ration every third day, and to lose one month's pay, amounting to $22.00, the term of confinement is reduced to 10 days; C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, was under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship, not having been on liberty, sentence solitary confinement in single irons on bread and water for thirty (30) days, with full ration every third day, and to lose two months' pay, amounting to $112.72, the term of confinement is reduced to 10 days; and J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, did neglect to perform a duty assigned to him by the Officer-of-the-Deck, and was grossly disrespectful to the Officer-of-the-Deck, sentence solitary confinement in single irons for ten (10) days, and to lose one month's pay, amounting to $10.00.
By order of the Commanding Officer the following men were reconfined, in accordance with sentence of Summary Court Martial: J. Sammond, Coal Passer; C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class; and J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman.
At 1.45pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Quiros" called upon the Commanding Officer.
At 3.15pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Arayat" called upon the Commanding Officer.
At 3.40pm slack water.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy, misty, with lightning.
Light airs from the West.
Barometer rising.
At 4.00pm sent liberty [party] ashore.
At 4.45pm orders received by C.P. Bagg, Passed Assistant Surgeon, U.S. Navy, detaching him from this ship upon the reporting of his relief.
At 4.55pm the steamer "Don Engracio" got under way and left the harbor.
At 5.20pm U.S.S. "Arayat" got under way and stood out of the harbor.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 88° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 93° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 92°; aft 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy, misty, with lightning.
Calm and light airs from the West.
Barometer unsteady.
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23 July 1902
At anchor off Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Commences and until 4am:
Clear to cloudy.
Calm and light airs from the West.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy.
Calm and light airs from the West and NE.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 120 pounds fresh bread.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer falling.
The Commanding Officer awarded following punishment: Ah Nip, Mess Attendant Third-class, swearing at wardroom steward when given an order, two nights in double irons.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, absent: C.L. Ballman, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, T. Seery, Ordinary Seaman, and [S.] Slama, Ordinary Seaman.
Drilled as follows: train battery; collision drill; 1st, 2nd and 3rd Division great gun instruction; Powder [Division] magazines; Marines infantry.
Returned from liberty over time: T. [J. in log-book] Seery, Ordinary Seaman; and S. [J. in log-book] Slama, Ordinary Seaman, each 4 hours.
Came in and anchored: U.S.S. "Calamianes" at 10.45am; U.S.S. "[Isla de] Cuba" at 11.10am, Commanding Officer of same made call on Commanding Officer [of] this ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 92° [Fahrenheit] to 91°; shell room 94° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 92°; aft 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy to passing showers of rain.
Calms and light airs and breezes.
Barometer falling.
At 1.30pm bag inspection.
Passed Assistant Surgeon J.A. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, reported on board from Isabela [Isabella in log-book], for duty as relief of Passed Assistant Surgeon C.P. Bagg, U.S. Navy.
Delivered to U.S.S. "Calamianes": 450 gallons fresh water.
U.S.S. "Calamianes" got under way and stood out at 2.35pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy, lightning.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm crew mustered at quarters, absent: C.L. Ballman, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, and J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
Drilled at setting up exercise.
Liberty party went ashore.
Commanding Officer made call on Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "[Isla de] Cuba".
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 93° to 91°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 92°; aft 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calms and light airs.
Barometer falling to steady.
At 8.30pm moon rose.
At 8.00pm Ah Nip, Mess Attendant Third-class, placed in double irons for night as per sentence.
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24 July 1902
At anchor off Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and cool, lightning.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs from NW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00am Ah Nip, Mess Attendant Third-class, released from confinement.
Received on board in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 121 pounds fresh bread.
Liberty party returned, except W.F. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman, R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, J. Shipperd, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
At 6.15am "Hai-Mun" went out.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light variable airs.
Barometer falling.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: T. Seery, Ordinary Seaman, and S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, 4 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
At 9.00am, by order of the Senior Officer present, Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, Ensign O.D. Duncan, U.S. Navy, and Passed Assistant Surgeon C.P. Bagg, U.S. Navy, were temporarily detached from this ship and reported on board U.S.S. "Quiros" for such duty as the Commanding Officer should assign.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absent over leave: C.L. Ballman, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, W.F. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman, R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, J. Shipperd, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
Exercised at general quarters, followed by overhauling battery.
At 10.30am Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, Ensign O.D. Duncan and Passed Assistant Surgeon C.P. Bagg returned on board ship and reported for duty, having completed the duty assigned by the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Quiros".
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 99° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 99° to 97°; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to overcast.
Light airs from NW, shifting to WSW and increasing to light breezes.
Barometer falling.
Instructed 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions in seamanship, Marines and Engineer's Division in great guns.
At 1.25pm J. Shipperd, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and W.F. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board ship 6 hours over leave, and C.L. Ballman, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, returned on board 30 hours over leave.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 350 ball cartridges .22 caliber.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, pleasant.
Light breezes from SW, decreasing to calms.
Barometer rising.
At 4.15pm U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" got under way and stood out to the Eastward.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and served out clean hammocks.
Absentees: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, and D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 98° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 94°; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to overcast.
Calms and light airs from SW.
Barometer steady.
Moon rose at 9.20pm.
At 10.00pm by order of the Commanding Officer confined Ah Nip, Mess Attendant Third-class, in double irons for the night, in accordance with punishment awarded.
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25 July 1902
At anchor off Zamboanga, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Midnight to 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to West.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to overcast.
Calms and light airs from West.
Barometer rising.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 121 pounds fresh bread.
By order of the Commanding Officer released Ah Nip, Mess Attendant Third-class, from confinement at 5.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and misty.
Light airs from West, to light airs and light breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: C.L. Ballman, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, 30 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class for 2 months; W.F. Pritchard, Ordinary Seaman, 6 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes; J. Shipperd, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, 6 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; A.D. Henggeler, Landsman, neglect of duty, not cleaning gun brightwork properly, 3 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; C.E. Lane, Seaman, absent from station general quarters, reduced one [conduct] class.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, absentees: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, and D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
Exercised boats under oars.
Exercised Marine Guard at sighting drill.
At 10.45am exercised 1st Division at sighting drill, 2nd [Division] signal drill and 3rd [Division] gallery target practice.
Slack water at 11.45am.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 98° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 94°; aft 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 88°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty.
Light airs and light breezes from SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Tested flood cocks and drains, and found them in good condition.
Expended 700 ball cartridges .22 caliber, for target practice.
At 1.15pm exercised 1st Division at sighting drill, 2nd and 3rd [Divisions] aiming drill.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following ratings, to date from July 1st, 1902: F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Machinist First-class to Chief Machinist; W.E. Curtis, Machinist Second-class to Machinist First-class; J.W. Rathbone First-class Fireman to Oiler; E. Reilly, Coal Passer to Second-class Fireman.
At 1.15pm U.S.S. "Quiros" shifted her berth.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, lightning to the Southward and Westward.
Light to gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 4.00pm mustered divisions at quarters and turned in scrubbed hammocks, J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, and D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, absent over leave.
At 5.00pm sounded the fire alarms and started streams as follows: 1st 15 seconds; 2nd 1 minute; 3rd 1 minute 5 seconds; 4th 1 minute 10 seconds; 5th 2 minutes 40 seconds.
At 4.25pm R. Parsons, Ordinary Seaman, returned aboard 33 hours over leave.
At 7.00pm hoisted steam launch.
Slack water at 5.00pm.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 98° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 94°; aft 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 86°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and misty, lightning to Westward, drizzling last hour.
Light to gentle and moderate breezes from SSW to SW by South.
Barometer steady.
At 8.15pm Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Quiros" came on board.
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26 July 1902
At anchor off Zamboanga, Philippine Islands, and Isabela de Basilan [Isabella de Basilan in log-book]
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to light and stiff breezes from SW.
Barometer falling first part, then rising.
Slack water at 12.30am.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 116 pounds fresh bread.
Field day.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy.
Gentle breezes from the SW.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
Held mast at 9.00am and Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: R. Parsons [Parons in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, 33 hours over leave, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class [for] 3 months; O.U. Hammarstedt, Coxswain, playing checkers out of hours, 2 day's extra duty; Ah Chu, Wardroom Cook, making unnecessary mess on deck by ash chute, reduced [to] 3rd [conduct] class; A.T. Don, Private Marine, hanging clothes in alleyway contrary to orders, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; H.A. Show, Landsman, leaving bucket of dirty clothes in starboard gangway at evening quarters, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Absentees: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
At 8.05am the Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Quiros" came on board.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 95° to 93°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 94°; aft 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy, misty last part.
Gentle to moderate breezes from the SW and the SSW.
Barometer falling.
Ship swung through North and West to ebb.
At 12.35pm slack water.
At 12.50pm tide turned to ebb, ship swung to North and West.
At 2.59pm the U.S. Army transport "Borneo" came into the harbor and anchored.
At 3.25pm [called] all hands up anchor.
At 3.32pm got under way and stood out of the harbor.
Cleared fouled anchor.
At 3.40pm ahead slow speed on course SE by East.
At 3.55pm half speed ahead.
At 3.57pm changed course to S18°E (per standard compass).
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Average revolutions 67.1, average steam 120.00 [pounds].
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Gentle to light breezes to light airs from the SSW and SW by South.
Barometer rising.
At 4.10pm changed course to South by West.
At 4.20pm changed course to SW.
At 4.35pm changed course to WSW½W.
At 4.40pm changed course to West by South.
At 5.45pm changed course to SW (per standard compass).
At 6.05pm [called] all hands bring ship to anchor.
At 6.30pm came to with starboard anchor, with 45 fathoms chain, in 10 fathoms of water, bearings: coal wharf NE¼N (per standard compass), South tangent hospital SE by East (per standard compass), ship's head SW.
U.S.S. "Nanshan" in port.
At 8.00pm slack water.
Banked fires in three boilers.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 88° [Fahrenheit] to 85°; shell room 94° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 94°; aft 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room [left blank].
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy, misty, with lightning.
Light airs and light breezes from the SW by South and SW.
Barometer rising and steady.
At 8.20pm ship swung to flood tide, sounded on headings South and SE and found 7 fathoms.
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27 July 1902
At anchor off Isabela de Basilan [Isabella de Basilan in log-book]
Lat 6.71, Long 121.97
Commences and until 8am:
Clear and cloudy, misty first part.
Light airs and light breezes from the SSW.
Barometer steady, then rising.
Carried out morning orders and prepared ship for inspection.
At 12.40am ship swung to ebb through North and West, sounding over stern 7 fathoms.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from South.
Barometer falling.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, absent: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
Ship and crew inspected by Commanding Officer.
Officer temporarily in command [of] Marines made call on Commanding Officer.
At 8.50am hove in to 40 fathoms [at] water's edge.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 91° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 96° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 93°; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 87°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light to stiff breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling to steady.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs and calms from SSW.
Barometer rising.
Commanding Officer made call on Master of U.S.S. "Nanshan" and Commanding Officer [of] Marines.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 96° to 94°; fixed ammunition room [left blank]; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 87°.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, lightning.
Variable light airs and calm.
Barometer rising.
At 8.35pm launch "Basilan" came in.
Commanding Officer [of] Marines made call on Commanding Officer.
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28 July 1902
At anchor off Isabela de Basilan [Isabella de Basilan in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 6.71, Long 121.97
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, lightning.
Calms and light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to calms and light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Calms and light airs from West by North.
Barometer falling.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: E. Meissnest, Ordinary Seaman, C. Wholey, Electrician First-class, J.H. Burd, Seaman, smoking out of hours, 2 days' extra duty; J.H. Burd, Seaman, using obscene and abusive language to the Corporal of the Guard, 5 days' double irons; J. Kerr, Chief Machinist, neglect of duty, not inspecting bilges after they were cleaned, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; F.W. Peters, Seaman, impertinent to Master-at-Arms, reduced to 3rd [conduct] class; H.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, not scrubbing locker bag, 1 day's extra duty; S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, opening ditty box in sick bay, contrary to orders, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; Ma King, Mess Attendant Third-class, smoking in cabin pantry, 3 days' extra duty.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absent over leave: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
Trained battery and held divisional drills as follows: 1st and 3rd Divisions single sticks; 2nd Division and Marines infantry; Powder Division revolvers.
The Captain and the wardroom officers called on the District Commander on shore.
U.S.S. "Nanshan" went alongside the coal wharf.
By order of the Commanding Officer J.H. Burd, Seaman, was confined in accordance with above punishment.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 91° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 92° to 91°; fixed ammunition room 100° to 97°; aft 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 85°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer falling.
Drills as follows: 1st and 3rd Divisions aiming; 2nd Division and Marines signals.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 750 ball cartridges .22 caliber, for target practice.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from SE and calms.
Barometer rising.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 92° to 91°; fixed ammunition room 100° to 97°; aft 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 85°.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and warm.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
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29 July 1902
At anchor off Isabela de Basilan [Isabella de Basilan in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 6.71, Long 121.97
Midnight to 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from SSE.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy weather.
Calms.
Barometer rising.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs from West.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.30am mustered divisions at quarters, J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, absent over leave.
Exercised 2nd and 3rd Divisions at artillery drill, Marine Guard at infantry.
At 10.45am exercised 2nd and 3rd Division at Morris tube target practice.
Expended 750 rounds .22 caliber ammunition for target practice.
At noon the ship swung to flood.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 92° [Fahrenheit] to 91°; shell room 96° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 99° to 97°; aft 84° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 85°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs from West and NW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.15pm exercised 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions at gallery target practice, Marine Guard at signal drill.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light airs from NW, shifting to South, then calm.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 4.45pm ship swung to ebb.
At 5.00pm mustered Divisions at quarters, J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, absent over leave.
Exercised at setting up drill.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 95°; shell room 95° to 92°; aft 84° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 84°.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Calm to light airs from NW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 10.20pm ship swung to ebb ([corrected] flood).
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30 July 1902
At anchor off Isabela de Basilan [Isabella de Basilan in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 6.71, Long 121.97
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast and cloudy first part, clear and pleasant second part, misty.
Barometer varying slightly.
Calm to light airs from NW, shifting to SE.
At 4.30am ship swung to ebb.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy, misty.
Calm to light airs and light breezes from the West and SW.
Barometer falling.
At 9.10am Ensign J.K. Taussig, U.S. Navy, was temporarily detached from duty on this ship and ordered to report to the District Commander of Isabela de Basilan [Isabella de Basilan in log-book] for duty.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by the following drills: 1st Division single sticks; 2nd [Division] infantry; 3rd [Division] Morris tubes practice; Marines infantry; Powder [Division] stations general quarters.
Absentees: D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class.
Held mast at 9.00am and Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: F.E. Hubbard, making an unnecessary mess on deck, 2 days' extra duty.
Drilled as follows: 2nd period apprentices instructed in seamanship.
At 9.35am Passed Assistant Surgeon C.P. Bagg was detached from this ship and ordered to report to the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Annapolis" for temporary duty, and upon falling in [with] U.S.S. "Solace" to the Commanding Officer for duty on board that vessel.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 91° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 100° to 98°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 92°; aft 85° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 200 ball cartridges .22 caliber, for target practice.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy, misty, overcast, passing showers, rainy.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from the SW.
Barometer steady, then rising.
At 12.30pm slack water.
At 1.45pm U.S.S. "Nanshan" got under way and stood out of the harbor.
At 1.50pm the tide turned to flood and the ship swung to North and West, sounding over stern 8 fathoms.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy, rainy, misty last part.
Calm and light airs from the SW.
Barometer steady and rising.
At 5.30pm slack water.
At 5.50pm ship swung to ebb, through South and West, sounding 6½ fathoms over stern.
At 8.00pm J. Sammond, Coal Passer, C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, and J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, were by order of the Commanding Officer released from confinement and to remain prisoners at large through coaling.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 100° to 98°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 91°; aft 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy, misty and drizzling.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
At 11.20pm slack water.
At 11.40pm tide turned to flood, ship swung to South and East.
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31 July 1902
[At anchor off Isabela de Basilan, Philippine Islands]
Lat 6.71, Long 121.97
Commences and until 8am:
Overcast, cloudy, misty to clear.
Calm and light airs from the SW.
Barometer steady, then falling, and rising last part.
At 5.00am slack water.
At 5.20am tide turned to ebb, ship swung to North and West, sounding over stern 6¼ fathoms.
Carried out morning orders.
Water boat alongside.
Received on board 5 tons water during watch.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from WSW to SW.
Barometer steady to falling.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, absent: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
Drills: 1st Division infantry; 2nd and 3rd [Divisions] single sticks; Marines bayonet exercise.
Made preparations for getting under way and coaling.
Took on board 5 tons fresh water for steaming purposes.
At 11.00am let fires die out under [in in log-book] D boiler.
At 11.15am hove up starboard anchor, let go port and veered to 40 fathoms.
"Basilan" came in at 11.30.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 100° to 98°; fixed ammunition room 99° to 97°; aft 85° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 86°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Light airs and breezes from SW to SSW.
Barometer falling.
Flood tide made at 2.40pm.
At 3.00pm got under way and went alongside coal wharf, moored with lines ashore, kedge, starboard quarters, starboard anchor [with] 60 fathoms chain.
Draft of ship forward 12 feet 2 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.
Tested overflows, flood cocks and drains, found all in good working order.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 100° to 98°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 95°; aft 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 86°.
4pm to 8pm:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from SSW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.30pm ebb tide made.
Finished mooring ship.
8pm to midnight:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, lightning.
Light airs and calm.
Barometer steady.
Approved: [signed] Aaron Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
LOGS FOR AUGUST 1902
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1 August 1902
Moored to coal wharf, and at anchor off Isabela de Basilan [Isabella de Basilan in log-book], Philippine Islands
Lat 6.708, Long 121.970
Commences and until 4am:
Partly cloudy and pleasant, lightning.
Calm.
Barometer falling.
Flood tide made at 1.43am.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy to cloudy, pleasant.
Calms and light airs to calm.
Barometer rising.
Ebb tide made at 6.00am.
At 6.10am commenced coaling.
Ship's force filling baskets and stowing coal, natives carrying coal.
Took on coal as follows: 6.00am to 7.00am 17 tons 20 pounds; 7.00am to 8.00am 21 tons 1155 pounds.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light SW airs.
Barometer steady.
Omitted quarters on account of coaling.
Absent over time: J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
Using 1st cutter as water boat.
By order of Commanding Officer J. Sammond, Coal Passer, C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, and J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, were released from confinement as prisoners at large and restored to duty, their terms of confinement having expired.
Received on board, during watch 8 tons fresh water.
Continued coaling ship, received on board: from 8.30am to 9.00am 9 tons 1710 pounds; 9.00am to 10.00am 18 tons 1222 pounds; 10.00am to 11.00am 20 tons 555 pounds; 11.00am to 12.00am 18 tons 2124 pounds; making total during watch 67 tons 1131 pounds.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 94° [Fahrenheit] to 93°; shell room 99° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 100° to 98°; aft 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 91° to 90°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light SSW airs.
At 2.30pm tide turned to flood.
At 2.05pm sighted United States collier U.S.S. "Nanshan" standing in.
U.S.S. "Nanshan" anchored off hospital at 2.18pm.
Steam in [under in log-book] boilers B and C.
At 12.10pm started fires under boiler D.
At 1.00pm continued coaling and receiving fresh water.
Received 10 tons of fresh water.
Received from 1.00pm to 2.00pm 17 tons 1075 pounds coal, 2.00pm to 3.00pm 20 tons 1425 pounds, 3.00pm to 4.00pm 17 tons 1075 pounds.
Total for watch 63 tons 1048 pounds.
Signals as per [Signal] Record [Book].
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and warm.
Light SSW airs, then calm.
Barometer rising.
Finished receiving fresh water, 18 tons in all.
Received from 4.00pm to 5.00pm 12 tons 622 pounds coal.
At 5.00pm stopped coaling, natives refusing to work later.
Total received on board during coaling 174 tons 96 pounds.
Singled lines, and at 5.20pm called unmoor ship.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 94° [Fahrenheit] to 93°; shell room 99° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 100° to 98°; aft 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 91° to 90°.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Unmooring ship.
At 6.15pm under way.
At 6.24pm anchored with starboard anchor in 10 fathoms water, with 45 fathoms chain at the bitts.
Anchorage angles: right tangent hospital SW⅞S (per standard compass), coal wharf WNW (per standard compass), ship's head ENE (magnetic).
Draft forward 14 feet 1 inch, aft 16 feet 5 inches.
Tide running flood.
Banked fires in three boilers.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and warm.
Calm to light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Tide turned to ebb at 8.45pm.
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2 August 1902
At anchor off Isabela, making passage to and at anchor off Zamboanga, Philippine Islands, and making passage to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 6.90, Long 122.05
Midnight to 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SW and calms.
Barometer falling.
Tide turned to flood at 1.30am.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calms and light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
U.S.S. "Nanshan" got under way at 6.55am, and prepared to go alongside coal wharf.
Made preparations for getting under way.
Cleaning ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from NE, shifting to SE.
Barometer varying slightly.
At 8.40am got under way and stood out to the Westward.
At 9.00am put over the patent log, reading 22.5, and set the course W½N (per standard compass).
Steered various courses until 9.08am, when set course North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 24.5.
At 9.25am changed course to NE by North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 27.1.
At 9.50am lit fires under boiler C.
At 9.52am changed course to NE by East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 31.5.
At 10.10am changed course to East by North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 34.0.
At 10.33am changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 37.6.
At 10.39am steered various courses entering the roadstead of Zamboanga until 11.10am, when anchored in 12 fathoms [water], with 45 fathoms chain on starboard anchor.
Anchorage angles: left tangent fort N79°E (per standard compass), left tangent Santa Cruz Island S7°E (per standard compass), ship's head SSW (per standard compass).
At 11.00am hauled in patent log, reading 42.8.
At 11.15am Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Quiros" came on board.
At 11.15am D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, 220 hours over time from liberty, and J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 244 hours over time from liberty, returned on board from U.S.S. "Quiros", and were made prisoners at large to await investigation, by order of Commanding Officer.
At 11.45am U.S.S. "Quiros" got under way and stood out to Westward.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 98° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 97°; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 86°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 3.50pm got under way and stood out to the Westward.
At 3.50pm connected up boiler C.
At 3.48pm put over patent log, reading 41.1, and set course N76°W.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Calm to light airs from the SE.
Barometer rising.
At 4.02pm full speed ahead, under four boilers, on various courses.
At 4.20pm changed course to N66°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 45.7.
At 4.26pm changed course to N56°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 48.9.
At 4.45pm changed course to N36°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 50.8.
At 5.17pm changed course to N2°W, patent log [reading] 57.1.
At 5.35pm changed course to N3°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 60.7.
Ship's draft 13 feet 11 inches forward, 16 feet 5 inches aft.
Threw overboard in Department of Supplies and Accounts, by order of Commanding Officer: 18 pounds tomatoes; 6 pounds tinned meat; 5 pounds dried fruit; 3 pounds butter; condemned by survey.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 86°.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 108.2.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Variable light airs.
Barometer rising.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, on course N3°W (per standard compass).
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 105.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from NE by East and North by East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N3°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 109.5.
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3 August 1902
Making passage from Zamboanga to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 10.75, Long 121.73
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant, bright starlight.
Calm to light airs from NW to West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N3°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 110.
At 3.45am sighted white light bearing East and moving to the Southward.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the West and NW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, on course N3°W (per standard compass).
At 4.55am sighted a steamer on starboard beam bound to the Northward.
Carried out morning orders.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 111.8.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from West to SW.
Barometer steady to falling.
Smooth sea.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, on course N3°W (per standard compass).
At 9.00am delivered Summary Court Martial specifications in cases of D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, same men placed in double irons to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
At 9.30am crew mustered at quarters, ship and crew inspected by Commanding Officer.
Held general muster.
Two merchant steamers passed going to Southward, and Army launch came out from direction of Iloilo and stood to Northward.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 91° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 98° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, revolutions 112.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Calm and light airs from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under four boilers, on course N3°W (per standard compass) until 12.15pm, when changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.2.
At 2.15pm sighted Seco Bank bearing N49°W, high land of Panay in sight on starboard hand.
At 3.28pm Batbatan Island abeam, distant 8.5 miles, and changed course to N7°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.2.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 115.2.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from West by South.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming on course N7°W (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Sunset at 6.22pm.
Threw overboard by order of Commanding Officer: 500 pounds flour, which had been surveyed and condemned.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 97° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 109.9.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Light breezes from the NW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, on course N7°W (per standard compass).
At 7.05pm sighted a light on starboard beam.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 110.8.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and warm.
Light airs and breezes from NW and calms.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead under four boilers, on course N7°W (per standard compass).
At 8.15pm course N5°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 89.5.
At 8.30pm tube blew out in D boiler, let fires die out, and at 9.00pm disconnected same.
At 9.30pm sighted Maestre de Campo Island [Maestro de Compo Island in log-book] bearing N4°E.
At 10.15pm [set] course N16°W (per standard compass), log [reading] 11.8.
At 10.54pm Maestre de Campo Island [Maestro de Compo in log-book] abeam, distant 5.1 miles, changed course to N5°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 100.4.
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4 August 1902
Making passage from Zamboanga to and at anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.30, Long 120.58
Midnight to 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N5°W (per standard compass) until 12.20am, when North tangent Point Dumali abeam and changed course to N44°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 33.6.
At 1.53am sighted Malabrigo light bearing N31°W.
At 3.30am passed steamer standing to Southward.
At 3.54am Malabrigo light abeam, distant 3.8 miles.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.3.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N44°W (per standard compass).
From 4.05am to 4.20am steamed through and among many luminous spots on the sea, from ten to fifteen feet in diameter, apparently caused by some disturbance under the water.
At 4.12am changed course to S87°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 7.26.
At 5.15am passed two small steamers on the starboard hand.
Sun rose at 5.35am; hoisted colors.
At 6.00am changed course to N64°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 91.8.
Average steam 119.5 [pounds], revolutions 90.2.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the West and NW.
Barometer steady and falling.
Steaming ahead on course N64°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 8.35am changed course to N1°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 17.0.
At 9.00am a Summary Court Martial met on board.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by the following drills: 1st Division infantry; 3rd [Division] revolvers; Powder [Division] stations; Marines bayonet exercise.
Transferred from engineer's force to deck force: J.H. Burd, Seaman; and H.F. Smith, Ordinary Seaman.
At 10.25am Summary Court Martial adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.
At 11.20am changed course to N38°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 45.4.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 91.9.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 97° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 90° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 87°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from the SW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead on course N38°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 12.01pm changed course to N42°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 52.2.
At 1.15pm changed course to N62°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 64.6, and stood in towards anchorage at Cavite, Philippine Islands.
At 2.15pm passed U.S.S. "Wompatuck" standing out of the harbor.
At 2.20pm hauled in the patent log, reading 72.7.
At 2.24pm [called] all hands bring ship to anchor, and at 2.26pm came to anchor off Cavite with port anchor in 4 fathoms water and 30 fathoms chain.
Bearings: wreck of "Christina" S42°W (per standard compass), wreck of "Castilla" N24°W (per standard compass), ship's head South by East.
At 2.40pm the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially on the Junior Squadron Commander and the Commander-in-Chief.
Vessels in port: United States flagship U.S.S. "New York"; United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow"; U.S.S. "Annapolis"; U.S.S. "Princeton"; U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon"; U.S.S. "Buffalo"; U.S.S. "Celtic"; U.S.S. "Piscataqua"; U.S.S. "Villalobos"; U.S.S. "Arayat"; U.S.S. "Panay"; U.S.S. "Paragua"; U.S.S. "General Alava"; U.S.S. "Basco"; U.S.S. "Frolic"; U.S.S. "Arethusa"; U.S.S. "Zafiro"; U.S.S. "Iris"; U.S.S. "Samar".
At 3.40pm U.S.S. "General Alava" got under way and stood over to the Manila side.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.6.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from the SW.
Barometer steady and rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting [up] exercise.
At 5.35pm [called] all hands to muster and by order of the Commanding Officer the following letters were read: Secretary of the Navy's letter number 13-322395, of June 25, 1902, commending J.S. Meagher for his part of the rescue of a shipmate from drowning at Uraga, Japan, April 27, 1902; Bureau of Navigation's letter number 322,395, June 25th, 1902, forwarding Secretary's letter of commendation of J.S. Meagher, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy.
Sent visiting party to United States flagship U.S.S. "New York".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 96° to 93°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 90° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 87°.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and misty, with lightning.
Light airs and light breezes from the SW.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 8.10pm U.S.S. "Quiros" came in and anchored off the flagship.
At 10.15pm a steamer stood out of the harbor.
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5 August 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Clear to cloudy, lightning first part.
Light airs to light breezes from the SW.
Barometer steady first part, then rising.
At 5.55am the U.S. Army transport "Burnside" stood into Manila and anchored.
Carried out morning orders.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
The Captain called on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Buffalo".
Ensign O.D. Duncan, U.S. Navy, reported to a Naval Examining Board for examination for promotion.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and trained battery.
Held battalion drill.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Rainbow" called on the Commanding Officer of this ship at 11.20am.
J. Leach, Blacksmith, a straggler from U.S.S. "Annapolis", was sent back to his ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 94° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 92°; aft 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW and West by South.
Barometer falling.
Exercised boats under sail.
Main booms of whaleboat and 3rd cutter carried away.
U.S.S. "Quiros" shifted berth at 1.20pm and 2.35pm.
Naval Cadet J.D. Wainwright, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty.
At 2.30pm U.S.S. "New York", and at 2.46pm U.S.S. "Rainbow", fired a salute of 13 guns in honor of a Major General of the U.S. Army.
At 3.38pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Buffalo" called on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy weather.
Light to moderate breezes in squalls from West by South.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, followed by setting up drill.
Forward fall of 1st cutter carried away while hoisting boat.
U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" came in and anchored at 6.25pm.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 94° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 91°; aft 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 86°.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to overcast.
Light to gentle breezes from West by South.
Barometer rising first part, then falling.
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6 August 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW.
Barometer varying slightly.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW.
Barometer varying slightly.
Turned into store for repairs in Equipment Department: 1 anchor stock; 1 section pipe.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
U.S.S. "Celtic" stood out at 6.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW.
Barometer steady.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.P. Burns, Oiler, leaving station without being relieved, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; W.E. Bertin, Apprentice Second-class, not sweeping down when sweepers were piped, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, J.K. Konieczny [Konnieczney in log-book], Quartermaster Third-class, C.M. Hudson, Baker Second-class, O.W. Hammarstedt, Coxswain, C. Palmer, Landsman, F.W. Peters, Seaman, not knocking off scrubbing clothes when word was passed and not stopping when ordered to by Corporal [of the] Guard, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
At 9.00am placed J.P. Burns, Oiler, on three days' [confinement on] bread and water by order of Commanding Officer.
At 9.20am mustered divisions at quarters and exercised as follows: trained battery; collision drill; and abandon ship.
No absentees.
At 10.45am instructed apprentices in seamanship.
At 11.45am Naval Cadet G.P. Nightingale, U.S. Navy, reported on board from U.S.S. "Arayat" for duty on board this ship.
Received the following stores from Cavite Navy Yard: in Equipment Department 200 yards canvas, old; in Construction and Repair [Department] 500 pounds white lead in oil; in Ordnance [Department] 6 gun and carriage covers, 1 electric firing key.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 94° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 91°; aft 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
At 3.00pm Naval Cadet C.T. Wade, U.S. Navy, came on board from U.S.S. "Samar" and reported for duty on this ship.
At 3.30pm Lieutenant-Commander W.R.A. Rooney, U.S. Navy, was detached from duty as Executive Officer and ordered to command U.S.S. "Frolic".
Received 5 tons fresh water for steaming purposes in Steam Engineering Department.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: 90° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 93° to 91°; fixed ammunition room 92° to 90°; aft 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Buffalo", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: W.E. Demoss, Private Marine; W.H. Patterson, Private Marine; and N.G. Swartley, Private Marine.
Received from U.S.S. "Buffalo", with bags, hammocks and necessary papers, the following men: J.H. Berryhill, Chief Yeoman; M.H. Biermann, Ordinary Seaman; O. Missell, Seaman; R.W. Batey, Ordinary Seaman; J.A. McNulty, Seaman; J.C. Bulter, Ordinary Seaman; T.A. Culham, Yeoman Third-class; J.T. Booth, Ordinary Seaman; D. Hirsch, Coxswain; J.H. Sullivan, Seaman; L. Bright, Ordinary Seaman; W. Skoog, Carpenter's Mate First-class; F.R. McMahon, Seaman; J. Carter, Blacksmith; E.J. Braun, Ordinary Seaman; G.L. Casey, Yeoman Third-class.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and warm.
Gentle breezes from WSW.
Barometer varying slightly.
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7 August 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 8am:
Cloudy and warm.
Gentle breezes from WSW, shifting to light airs and light breezes from SW.
Barometer varying slightly.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer varying slightly.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by general quarters, and overhauling of battery.
Commanding Officer left ship at 9.30am to visit U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon", returning at 11.00am
Captain Mackenzie, of the United States flagship U.S.S. "New York", and Chief of Staff visited this ship at 10.40am.
At 11.00am D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, was released from confinement and made prisoner at large, pending transfer, by order of the Commanding Officer.
Broke out and aired engine room cofferdams.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 94° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 92°; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 86°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm, with passing showers.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SW.
About 1.45pm a squall came up, the wind rising to stiff breeze.
Barometer steady.
Examined ordinary seamen of new draft in seamanship.
Commanding Officer left the ship at 2.00pm, returning at 4.00pm, having been on General Survey on board U.S.S. "Annapolis".
Received from U.S.S. "Calamianes" R. Heye, Quartermaster Third-class, and from U.S.S. "Panay" William P. Kirk, Quartermaster Third-class, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers.
Received the following stores in Equipment Department: 12 sheets paper, number 121: 20 brushes, M.B.D. [?]; and 12 hand scrub [brushes]; 20 yards canvas, hammock; 125 envelopes, number 2; 50 pounds lye; 100 clothes bags; 980 pounds manila rope, 6-inch; 10 pounds polishing paste; 3 pounds twine, 5 ply and 6 ply.
In Construction and Repair Department: 4 [sheets] glass, 24 inches x 36 inches; 3 water ewers; 7 slop jars; 20 gallons turpentine; 2 wash bowls.
Turned into store in Equipment Navigation Department: 1 mercurial barometer; 1 set testing [sic]; 1 dynamo clock; 1 1/12 horsepower fan; 2 thermometers.
U.S.S. "Calamianes" went out of commission, hauling down her flag, jack and pennant at 2.40pm, and U.S.S. "Panay" at 3.15pm.
The tug "Barcelo", in coming alongside, fouled port gangway ladder, cracking it.
Got ladder aboard for repairs.
Cleaned and painted engine room cofferdams.
Received from Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands, the following named Marines, with effects and transfer papers: William H. Crossman, Private Marine; William R. Rodie, Private Marine; James W. Miller, Private Marine; Daniel A. Travis, Private Marine.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 93° to 91°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 92°; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 86°.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and warm, misty during first part of watch.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
Mustered at quarters at 4.45pm, no absentees.
Turned in clean hammocks.
Received from U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon": (see list [below]).
Transferred to U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon": (see list [below]).
Exercised searchlights at 7.30pm.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and warm, lightning.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
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Log 4.00pm to 8.00pm [4.00pm in log-book].
Received the following named men from U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers:
G.W. Franks, Apprentice First-class |
S. Hansen, Coxswain |
L.W. Berger, Coal Passer |
W.S. Foster, Apprentice First-class |
J.B. Higley, Apprentice First-class |
C.L. Niernes, Machinist First-class |
J.J. Murray, Landsman |
J. Heiges, Ordinary Seaman |
H. O'Keefe, Landsman |
C.P. McKee, Plumber and Fitter |
J. Freund, Quartermaster First-class |
J.J. Brady, Coxswain |
D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate |
F.J. McCormick, Coal Passer |
C.F. Bliss, Ordinary Seaman |
T.L. Casey, Gunner's Mate Third-class |
A. Andree, Coal Passer |
H.F. Collett, Seaman |
F.J. Connelly, Ordinary Seaman |
C.F. Richards, Coal Passer |
L.R. Dorris, Machinist First-class |
S.G. Chenoweth [Chenoweuth in log-book], Ordinary Seaman |
M. Sacks, Coal Passer |
L.C. Hurd, Bugler |
H. Friedenberg [Frerdenberg in log-book], Landsman |
J.H. Sullivan, Coal Passer |
G.J. Barthell, Ordinary Seaman |
P. Doyle, Coal Passer |
Transferred to U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers:
F.J. Daly, Chief Yeoman |
D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class |
E.G. Buchmann, Gunner's Mate Second-class |
H.F. Wheeler, Plumber and Fitter |
J.A. Johnson, Coxswain |
W. Gibbons, Coxswain |
C.F. Handyside, Coxswain |
O.U. Hammarstedt, Coxswain |
C.R. Green, Coal Passer |
J.C. Kennedy, Seaman |
G. Williamson, Yeoman Third-class |
H.E. Child, Apprentice First-class |
W.R. Coleman, Gunner's Mate Third-class |
J.E. Barrett, Ordinary Seaman |
J.H. Burd, Seaman |
R.M. Corley [Corely in log-book], Coal Passer |
G.O. Garvin, Seaman |
J. Hoffman, Seaman |
J.T. Maher, Seaman |
D. Van Coten, Ordinary Seaman |
W.P. Toomey, Apprentice First-class |
L. Sechrist, Apprentice First-class |
J. Konieczny, Quartermaster Third-class |
A. Jule, Apprentice First-class |
J.H. Cole, Coal Passer |
F. Barry, First-class Fireman |
S. Carman, Ship's Cook First-class |
H.D. Ellsworth, Ordinary Seaman |
C.M. Hudson, Baker Second-class |
F. Lauer, Seaman |
Thomas Seery, Ordinary Seaman |
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8 August 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer slightly unsteady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Scrubbed mattress covers and bags.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant, passing showers.
Light to gentle breeze from SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, trained battery and stationed ship's company at boats.
Working party of engineer's force ashore at Navy Yard.
Ensigns O.D. Duncan and J.K. Taussig left the ship on duty for Board of Survey on U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba".
At 10.00am made absentee and sick report: 0; 2.
At 11.00am [made] general signal 513.
The Commanding Officer left the ship for Board of Survey on U.S.S. "Princeton" and U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba".
Following signals received: "Full-dress ship tomorrow from 8.00am until sunset, British flag at main, all saluting [ships] firing salute of 21 guns"; repeated from U.S.S. "Princeton" by U.S.S. "Iris", "Please send boat for Captain Ward".
Coal report made at noon: 223 tons on hand; 5 expended.
Received on board following stores in Steam Engineering Department: 21 7/16 pounds Garlock packing, ½-inch; 13 11/16 [pounds Garlock packing], ⅜-inch; 3 pounds [Garlock packing], ¼-inch; 3 dozen leather packings for compressor cylinder of ice machine; 1 dozen leather packings for expander cylinder of ice machine.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 92° to 91°; fixed ammunition room 100° to 97°; aft 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair, passing showers.
Gentle to moderate breeze from WSW.
Barometer rising.
At 1.15pm 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions were exercised at aiming and signals.
Flood cocks and drains tested, and found in good condition.
By order of Commander-in-Chief acting Warrant Machinist W.J. Sedgwick, U.S. Navy, was detached from this ship and ordered to U.S.S. "Monterey".
Received on board, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, from U.S.S. "Arayat": G. Anderson, Oiler; B.A. Cole, Coxswain; O. Sleger, Machinist First-class.
P.N. Olmsted [Olmstead in log-book], Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, reported on board in obedience to orders of Commander-in-Chief.
Temperatures [of] magazines: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 91° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 100° to 97°; aft magazine 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair to overcast, squally.
Light to gentle breeze from SW.
Barometer falling.
Received on board the following named men, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, from U.S.S. "Buffalo": F. Montavani, Ordinary Seaman; T. Morrisey, Ordinary Seaman; H.A. Moore, Ordinary Seaman; W.J. Molloy, Ordinary Seaman; F.F. Martin, Ordinary Seaman.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and exercised at fire quarters, divisions reported in 2 minutes 40 seconds.
Rove off dressing lines.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and drizzling.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
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9 August 1902
[12 August in log-book]
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair to passing showers.
Light airs to light breeze from SSE to South.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Light breeze to light airs from SSE to South.
Barometer rising.
At 6.55am [pm in log-book] [made] general signal 735.
Field day.
At 8.00am full-dressed ship, British ensign at main.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from the SW.
Barometer steady and falling.
Field day.
At 9.00am read to J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, finding and sentence of Summary Court Martial, that is, to confinement in double irons on bread and water for ten (10) days and to lose (3) three months' pay, amounting to $90.00, for being absent 244 hours over leave, and forwarded to the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon" an extract of the finding and sentence of Summary Court Martial of D. Trego, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, 220 hours absent over leave, to be confined in double irons on bread and water for ten days and to lose 3 months' pay, amounting to $109.08.
At 9.10am J. Burns, Oiler, was by order of the Commanding Officer released from confinement and restored to duty.
Sent working party ashore for stores.
At 9.40am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Villalobos" called on board.
At 10.00am a steamer stood into Manila.
U.S.S. "Paragua" and U.S.S. "Arayat" went out of commission.
Received stores in Department of Supplies and Accounts as follows: 20 blankets; 112½ yards cloth, coat and caps; 100 spools cotton, white; 100 pairs drawers, heavy, white; and 150 [pairs drawers], light; 1149¾ yards drill [dill in log-book], black; 314 [yards] flannel, heavy; 100 hats, white; 50 jerseys; 50 jumpers, dungaree; 5 mess kettles; 200 knife lanyards; 200 neckerchiefs; 25 pairs high shoes; 144 spools sewing silk; 3000 pounds soap, saltwater; 300 pairs socks, cotton; 50 pairs trousers, dungaree; 300 undershirts, white, light; 1 set books and blanks; 200 gallons beans; 288 pounds butter; 400 pounds raisins; 900 pounds tomatoes; 982 [pounds] vegetables, tinned.
Received in Engineer's Department: 200 double grate bars, from the General Storekeeper of Cavite Naval Station.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Temperatures [of] magazines: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 95° to 93°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 88°.
At 12.00pm fired a salute of 21 guns in honor of coronation of King Edward VII of England.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from the SW and South.
Barometer falling and steady.
At 2.35pm a large steamer stood out from Manila.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 95° to 93°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 88°.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 516 pounds fresh beef; 73 [pounds] mutton; 100 pounds ice.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from the WSW.
Barometer rising.
At 4.40pm U.S.S. "Arayat" was hauled out to a buoy.
At 5.30pm U.S.S. "Buffalo" got under way and stood out of the harbor, flying a homeward bound pennant.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercise.
At 6.30pm the U.S. Army transport "Kilpatrick" left Manila and stood over toward Cavite.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from the WSW.
Barometer steady and falling.
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10 August 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from South and SW.
Barometer rising.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light breezes to light airs from SW and WSW.
Barometer steady and rising.
Carried out morning orders.
At 8.00am hoisted guard flag.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 136 pounds of fresh bread.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Partly cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer about steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.
Captain inspected crew and ship.
Temperatures: forward magazine 91° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 94° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 93°; aft [magazine] 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°.
Captain awarded the following punishment: H. Staub, Landsman, 3 days' extra duty, for scrubbing hammock in port head while on anchor watch.
J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, released from confinement and made a prisoner at large, preparatory to coaling ship, by order of the Captain.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
Temperatures: forward magazine 91° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 93° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 93°; aft magazine 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
Barometer rising.
Made preparations for coaling ship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from West to SW.
Barometer about steady.
About 9.15pm fire was discovered in whaleboat, caused by lighted cigar stump, sails burned and spars charred.
Fire extinguished immediately as soon as discovered.
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11 August 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy, with passing showers.
Calm to gentle breeze from SW.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy, with passing showers latter part.
Light airs to breezes from SW, hauling to South.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 6.00am two coal lighters came alongside, and at 6.12am started coaling on both sides.
Knocked off coaling for 7 minutes on account of rain.
Received during morning watch, 1 hour's working time, 56 tons.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Draft of ship forward 11 feet 10 inches, aft 16 feet 2 inches.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm, overcast and rainy first part of watch.
Light airs to gentle breezes from West, shifting to SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Continued coaling ship until until 10.00am, starboard watch stopping at 9.23am.
Took aboard in all 120 tons coal.
Draft of ship forward 14 feet; aft 16 feet.
At 9.20am Ensign J.K. Taussig left the ship to report for duty on board the flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow".
Coal lighters were cast off and taken in tow by Navy Yard tug at 10.20am.
Lieutenant L.C [T.C. in log-book] Bertolette, U.S. Navy, reported on board as member of Board of Survey in Construction and Repair Department.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 531 pounds fresh beef; and 300 pounds ice.
Temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 96° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 92° to 91°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light Westerly breezes, shifting to light to stiff breezes from SW.
Sent ashore working party at 1.20pm, to handle ship's stores.
Commandant of Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands, paid official visit on Commanding Officer at 2.20pm, leaving at 2.40pm.
At 3.45pm Ensign J.K. Taussig returned aboard from flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow".
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 96° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 92° to 91°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from SW and calm.
Barometer rising.
Lieutenant Decker [Deck in log-book], U.S. Navy, of Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands, paid visit to Commanding Officer at 4.00pm, leaving at 4.45pm.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" got under way at 5.10pm and stood out of the bay.
A casco, containing stores and working party, came alongside at 5.25pm.
Received stores as follows in Construction and Repair Department: 10½ gallons paint, Rahtjens' [Rathjen's in log-book] number 3; 1 main mast for 1st cutter.
In Ordnance, Equipment Navigator's and Steam Engineer's [Departments]: (see list [below]).
J. Sullivan, Coal Passer, a member of the working party, returned aboard under the influence of liquor, and by order of the Commanding Officer, was placed in confinement awaiting investigation.
At 5.10pm transferred the following named men, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, as follows: W. Childs, Apprentice First-class, J.J. Burns, Ordinary Seaman, J.T. Hurley, Chief Boatswain's Mate, D.C. Hansen, Quartermaster First-class, J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate First-class, W.H. Normand, Chief Yeoman, also transfer papers of J.J. Gisbert, Hospital Apprentice First-class, and J.P. Long, Hospital Steward, who are at United States Naval Hospital, Port Isabela, Basilan, Philippine Islands, and official records of Senior Officer on Zamboanga Patrol, to the United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow".
Received from U.S.S. "Isla de Luzon", with effects and transfer papers, F.J. Daly, Chief Yeoman.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to fair and warm.
Light airs from SW, shifting to ENE and NE.
Barometer unsteady.
Lighted fires under boiler B.
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[Inserted note]
Received in store, from General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands, in Steam Engineering Department: 25 pounds bolts and nuts, hexagonal, ⅝ inch x 2 inches; 10 pounds bolts and nuts, hexagonal, ½ inch x 1½ inches; 10 pounds nuts, iron, hexagonal, tapped, ⅝-inch; 60 yards canvas, cotton, raven's, number 10; 12 sheets tin, XXX [sic], 20 inches x 28 inches; 10 11/16 pounds Garlock spiral packing, high pressure, ⅜-inch; 16¼ pounds Garlock spiral packing, high pressure, ½-inch; 6 pounds flax packing, square, ⅝-inch; 100 feet fire hose, rubber, 2½-inch; 100 pounds white lead; 100 pounds brown zinc; 20 gallons turpentine; 20 gallons linseed oil, boiler; 26 pounds chrome green; 25 pounds lye, concentrated; 20 pounds tallow; 20 pounds black paint in oil; 200 pounds sal soda; 6 brass unions, ½-inch; 4 brass nipples, ⅜-inch, shoulder; 12 pads, number 7; 1 ink, number 64; 12 pads, number 10; 3 dozen pencils, number 18; 12 sheets paper, number 2; 1 ream paper, number 52; 3 erasers, number 17; 1 gross pens, number 32; 24 hacksaw blades, 12-inch; 200 pounds cotton waste; 6 books, number 52; 10 pounds bolts and nuts, ½ inch x 2 inches, iron; 50 pounds Smooth-On, compound; 10 pounds asbestos millboard; 140 pounds white zinc; 250 pounds red lead; 6 files, half round, 2nd cut, 8-inch; 6 files, half round, 2nd cut, 10-inch.
In Equipment Navigation Department: 1 set F.D. [?] glasses for 24-inch projector; 6 watertight switches for 5 Ampere; 400 feet signal cable, silk covered, number 30; 100 pounds cotton waste; 1 portable testing set; 6 erasers; 1 gross assorted pens; 15 pounds cleaning paste; 1 quire blotting paper.
In Ordnance Department: 27¾ yards canvas, number 5; 10 gallons lard oil; 15 gallons sperm oil; 100 pounds cotton waste; 20,000 rounds .22 caliber ball cartridges for target practice.
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12 August 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East, shifting to light airs to stiff breezes from ESE.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and warm.
Calm and light airs from ESE.
Barometer rising.
Received ash lighter alongside at 7.10am.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 131 pounds bread.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light breeze from ESE to East.
Barometer falling.
By order of the Commanding Officer, J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, was released from confinement and restored to duty.
The following punishments ware awarded by the Commanding Officer: C.E. Miller, Seaman, 1 day's extra duty [sic, no reason for punishment recorded]; James Sullivan, Coal Passer, drunk while on duty, confined in double irons awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and exercised ship's company at battalion drill, light marching order.
The Commanding Officer paid official call on United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow".
Transferred from Steam Engineering Department to General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands, for issue: 8 diaphragms for Foster New Class W reducing valve, 4 solid and 4 perforated, for regulator number 22325.
Received from the General Storekeeper, Cavite, Philippine Islands, in the Construction and Repair Department of this vessel: 6 oars, 13 feet; and 800 pounds zinc white, in oil.
Coal on hand 326 tons, coal expended 5 tons.
Overhauled battery, ran in 6-inch guns.
One rowlock was lost overboard from whaleboat.
Temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 94° [Fahrenheit] to 92°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 88°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair to passing showers.
Light airs to light breezes from West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Specifications of a Summary Court Martial against James Sullivan, Coal Passer, U.S. Navy, were read and delivered at at 3.30pm.
By order of the Commander-in-Chief Ensigns F.J. Horne, J.K. Taussig and O.D. Duncan, U.S. Navy, were detached from this ship and ordered to report for temporary duty on U.S.S. "Iris", pending arrival of U.S.S. "Solace".
The following stores were received on board in the Paymaster's Department of this ship: 3000 pounds flour.
Landsmen and ordinary seamen and Marines were instructed in signals.
Coxswains of boats were instructed in rules of the road and handling of boats.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 54 tons of fresh water, for steaming purposes.
Piston rod of steam launch was broken while steaming.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 93° [Fahrenheit] to 91°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 88°.
Returned to General Storekeeper: one portable testing set, the same not having been received in proper condition from General Storekeeper.
At 1.10pm U.S.S. "Wompatuck" came to anchor.
$10,000 gold and $37,254.50 Mexican were transferred to Paymaster [of] United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow" by Paymaster's Officer of this ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair, passing showers.
Light airs to light breeze, variable [in direction].
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Received from United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers: J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate First-class; H.C. Kreyden, Chief Master-at-Arms.
Transferred to United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow": R.P. Teel, Chief Master-at-Arms, with bag, hammock and necessary papers.
At 6.30pm U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" came to anchor.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair to passing showers.
Light airs to gentle breezes from East, shifting to North.
Barometer falling slowly.
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13 August 1902
At anchor off Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze to light airs from North to NW.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Fair to pleasant and cloudy.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 7.00am lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and C.
At 7.40am U.S. Army transport came into Manila.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy, overcast, drizzling.
Light airs to light breezes from the NNE.
Barometer steady and falling.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 396 pounds fresh bread, for three days' issue.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by collision drill, and followed by provisioning of boats and stations for abandon ship.
At 10.25am a Summary Court Martial met on board to try the case of J. Sullivan, Coal Passer, and such other persons as may come before it.
At 10.30am the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria".
At 10.35am the Commanding Officer of the United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow" called on board.
At 11.07am Captain C.G. Andersen, U.S. Marine Corps, report aboard to take passage on this ship to such place as the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" may be, and to report to the Senior Squadron Commander for duty on United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 11.07am the Summary Court Martial, having finished with the case of James Sullivan, Coal Passer, adjourned to await the action of the convening authority.
By order of the Commanding Officer James Sullivan, Coal Passer, was reconfined in double irons.
At 11.25am Rear Admiral F. Wildes, U.S. Navy, paid a call upon the Commanding Officer.
At 11.45am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" paid an official call upon the Commanding Officer.
At 11.50am large steamer came in and anchored at Manila.
Received in the Department of Supplies and Accounts: 1723 pounds fresh beef; 151 pounds mutton; 300 pounds ice.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 91° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 96° to 93°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 85° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy, drizzling.
Light breezes and light airs from the North and SE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.40pm two steamers stood out from Manila.
Made preparations for getting under way, secured battery for sea.
At 3.06pm called all hands up anchor.
At 3.15pm got under way under three boilers and stood out of the harbor of Cavite on various courses.
At 3.45pm set course to N68°W° (per standard compass).
[At] 3.41pm Japanese steamer got under way and stood out from Cavite.
Draught of ship 14 feet 4 inches forward, 16 feet 5 inches aft.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 93.3.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze from WSW.
Barometer rising.
At 4.40pm put over patent log, reading 76.1, St. Nicholas beacon abeam, distant 2.3 miles.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, then exercised at closing watertight doors and physical drill.
At 5.10pm changed course to S65°W, patent log [reading] 80.4.
At end of watch steaming under three boilers, on course S65°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.7.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 96° to 93°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 85° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°.
6pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to overcast and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from WSW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Continued course S65°W (per standard compass) until 6.10pm, when changed to N56°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 98.5.
At 7.15pm changed course to N47°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 0.8.
Average steam 120 pounds, revolutions 92.6.
8pm to midnight:
Fair to overcast and cloudy.
Gentle breeze from NNW to NW.
Barometer rising slowly.
On course N47°W (per standard compass), full speed, 3 boilers, natural draught.
At 9.00pm sighted Capones [Island] light.
At 9.41pm Capones [Island] light broad off starboard bow, patent log reading 24.7.
At 10.59pm Capones [Island] light bore abeam, patent log [reading] 37.5, distant 12.8 [miles].
Average steam 119 pounds, average revolutions 91.2.
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14 August 1902
At sea, making passage to Nagasaki, Japan
Lat 16.31, Long 119.18
Commences and until 4am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs to gentle breezes from the NNE and NW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead on course N47°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 12.35am Point Capones light bore S55°E (per standard compass) and changed course to N16°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 52.9.
At 1.45am sighted a light of a steamer standing to the Northward.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 92.2.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from North.
Barometer rising.
Steaming on course N16°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.5.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from North to light breeze from NNE to light Easterly airs to light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Commanding Officer investigated report at mast at 9.00am against M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, for being absent from quarters, punishment held in abeyance.
Continued course N16°W (per standard compass) until 9.06am, when exercised at man overboard, stopped both engines and hauled in patent log, reading 36.1.
Lowered both lifeboats, the port boat getting away in 1 minute 40 seconds, and picked up buoys.
Hoisted both lifeboats and went ahead on course N16°W (per standard compass).
Putting over patent log at 9.25am.
At 10.00am changed course to N3°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 41.9.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, and exercised divisions at general quarters, divisions reported as follows: 1st [Division] 4 minutes 40 seconds; 2nd [Division] 4 minutes 30 seconds; 3rd [Division] 6 minutes; Powder [Division] 4 minutes 55 seconds; Engineer's [Division] 3 minutes 5 seconds.
Powder drill: 1st Division 4 cartridges, 8 shells 6-inch, 6 boxes 3-pounder, 3 [boxes] 1-pounder; 2nd Division 11 shells, starboard 6-pounder 3 boxes, port 6-pounder 3 boxes; 3rd Division 4 [boxes] 1-pounder, [left blank] cartridges 6-inch, [left blank] shells 6-inch.
At 10.43am hauled in patent log, reading 48.2, got a flag buoy over the side and exercised at school of the ship until 11.40am, when picked up buoy.
At 11.43am steadied ship on course N3°E (per standard compass) and put over patent log, reading 48.2.
Boilers as before.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 73.8.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 96° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 92°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from North.
Barometer falling.
On course N3°E (per standard compass), full speed, 3 boilers, natural draught, both engines.
At 1.30pm sounded drill call: 1st Division signals, including semaphore; 2nd Division seamanship; 3rd Division Morris tube target practice; Powder Division instruction at general quarters, sending up ammunition; Marines great gun instruction.
Seamen and first-class apprentices were instructed in steering.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.2.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from the North.
Barometer rising.
Steaming ahead on course N3°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Quarters at 5.00pm, closed watertight doors, and followed by setting up exercise.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 92.5.
Patent log [reading] 10.0 at end of watch.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 96° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 92°.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
At end of watch steaming on course N3°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.4.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Moderate to stiff breezes from NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Choppy sea.
Boilers as before.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.
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15 August 1902
At sea, making passage to Nagasaki, Japan
Lat 19.80, Long 119.34
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Fresh to moderate breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
At 2.28am slowed down to 80 turns by order of Commanding Officer.
Moon set at 3.00am.
On course N5°E (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, natural draught, 3 boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.2.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy.
Moderate to gentle to light breezes from the NE.
Barometer steady and rising.
Steaming ahead on course N3°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Carried out morning orders.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 80.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from NE.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am called to general quarters for target practice, then put over target, and at 9.35am hauled in patent log, reading 52.1.
Expended ammunition as follows: 18 common shells, 6-inch; 18 charges, 6-inch, smokeless powder, electric primed; 16 6-pounder [cartridges]; and 16 3-pounder cartridges; 21 1-pounder cartridges; and 450 rounds Colt's automatic gun, 6 mm.
Picked up target at 11.40am and put over patent log, reading 52.1, then continued on course N3°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Proceeding and sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of James Sullivan, Coal Passer, published: drunk and unfit for duty, he having been ashore on duty with a working party; sentence: 20 days' confinement [in] double irons on bread and water, full ration every third day, to lose 20 days' pay, amounting to $14.67.
By order of Commanding Officer J. Sullivan, Coal Passer, confined in accordance with sentence of Summary Court Martial.
Took magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 100° to 98°; fixed ammunition room 100° to 99°; aft 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 86°.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions [left blank].
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling slightly.
Instructed seamen and apprentices, and exercised ordinary seamen at wheel and lead.
Continued cleaning and securing battery.
Continued course N3°E (per standard compass), at full speed, boilers as before.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 85.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NE.
Barometer steady.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and exercised at fire quarters, divisions reporting [ready] at 5.02.35am, secured at 5.06am, and exercised at setting up drill.
On course N3°E (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, natural draught, 3 boilers.
Average revolutions 85, average steam pressure 120 pounds.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 88° [Fahrenheit] to 86°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 96°; aft 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 85°.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light breezes from the NE.
Barometer steady.
Sea smooth.
Steaming ahead on course N3°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 85.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Light breeze from ENE to NE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming on course N3°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 85.
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16 August 1902
At sea, making passage to Nagasaki, Japan
Lat 23.72, Long 119.33
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Moon fell below horizon at 2.45am.
At 2.55am slowed to half speed and took soundings, no bottom at 100 fathoms, with 180 fathoms wire out.
Went ahead full speed at 3.13am.
Slowed to half speed at 3.55am and took soundings, no bottom at 100 fathoms, 175 fathoms wire out.
Continued course N3°E (per standard compass) throughout [through in log-book] watch, boilers as before.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 81.3.
4am to 8am:
Clear and warm.
Light airs to light breeze from NE.
Barometer rising.
On course N3°E (per standard compass), both engines, full speed, 3 boilers, natural draught.
Taking soundings every half hour.
At 5.30am got bottom [at] 65 fathoms, sand [bottom].
At 6.00am got bottom at 52 fathoms, hard bottom.
At 6.30am got bottom [at] 54 fathoms, hard bottom, Formosa Island abeam.
At 6.40am changed course to N10°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 29.2.
At 6.55am sighted Junk Island bearing N8°E (per standard compass).
At 7.35am sighted High Island ahead.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.9.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and warm.
Light airs from the NW and West.
Barometer steady and falling.
Steaming ahead on course N10°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Field day.
At 8.05am changed course to N19°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 44.0.
At 8.50am changed course to N30°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 51.5.
At 10.00am changed course to N15°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 63.3.
At 11.00am set clocks back 2 minutes.
At 11.20am changed course to N10°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 77.2.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.6.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 100° to 98°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 96°; aft 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
At 12.30pm changed course to N46°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 89.1.
At end of watch steaming on course N46°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 92.3.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from SW to NNW.
Barometer steady.
Continued course N46°E (per standard compass).
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical exercise and collision drill.
Boilers as before.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.3.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 100° to 98°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 96°; aft 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NNW.
Barometer rising.
On course N46°E (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, 3 boilers, natural draught.
Bright moonlight.
Average revolutions 92.7, average steam pressure 120 [pounds].
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the South.
Barometer steady and falling.
Steaming ahead on course N46°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 10.40pm sighted Pak-sa Point light bearing S84°E (magnetic).
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.3.
Formosa Island is also known as Taiwan.
Junk Island is also known as Qimei Yu.
High Island is also known as Damao Yu.
Pak-sa Point is also known as Baisha Jia.
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17 August 1902
At sea, making passage to Nagasaki, Japan
Lat 26.66, Long 122.63
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy to clear and pleasant, lightning in NE.
Light airs to light breezes from North to South.
Barometer falling.
Cape Fukikaku [Foki Kaku in log-book] light abeam at 2.18am, distant 19 miles, patent log [reading] 30.
Moon set at 3.20am.
Steaming on course N46°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.4.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from South.
Barometer rising slowly.
Continued course N46°E (per standard compass) throughout [through in log-book] watch.
At 5.45am Agincourt Island bore on starboard beam.
Boilers and engines as before.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 92.5.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Gentle breeze from SW to South.
Barometer falling.
On course N46°E (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, 3 boilers, natural draught.
At 9.30am instructed at quarters and ship was inspected by the Commanding Officer.
All divisions were mustered aft and Articles for the Government of United States Navy [were] read.
At 11.20am passed British steamer heading South and returned salute, dipping ensign.
At 11.00am set all clocks ahead 10 minutes.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.8.
Temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 91° [Fahrenheit] to 90; shell room 97° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 95°; aft 93° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 91° to 90°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy, overcast, lightning with passing showers last part.
Light to gentle breezes from South, WSW and NW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead on course N46°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.9.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 91° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 97° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 95°; aft 93° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 91° to 90°.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy to clear and pleasant.
Barometer falling.
Light airs to light breezes from ESE.
Steaming on course N46°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to East.
Barometer rising slowly.
Continued course N46°E (per standard compass), at full speed, boilers as before.
Average steam 118 pounds, average revolutions 90.7.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from East.
Barometer nearly steady.
On course N46°E (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, 3 boilers, natural draught.
At 9.50pm changed course to N49°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 28.1.
Bright moonlight.
Average steam pressure 117 pounds, average revolutions 88.9.
Cape Fukikaku is also known as Fugui Jiao.
Agincourt Island is also known as Pengjia Yu.
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18 August 1902
At sea, making passage to Nagasaki, Japan
Lat 29.49, Long 125.72
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy, moonlight.
Light breezes and light airs from the East.
Barometer steady.
Steaming ahead on course N49°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 96.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE to calm.
Barometer rising.
Moon set at 4.05am.
Steaming on course N49°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.4.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from East to ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Continued at full speed on course N49°E (per standard compass), boilers as before.
Spread all awnings at 9.15am.
Mustered at quarters at 9.52am, no absentees, followed by drills as follows: 1st Division Morris tube exercise; 2nd Division and Marines aiming; 3rd [Division] signal instruction; Powder [Division] stations at general quarters and first aid to the wounded.
In second drill period instructed apprentices of watch in signaling, steering and heaving the lead.
Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, absent from quarters, 3 days' extra duty; Ah Fat, Cabin Steward, taking bedding out of netting before being piped, 3 days' restriction; S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman, absent [from] evening quarters, 3 days' extra duty; G.J. Barthell [Barthol in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform (no watch mark), 2 days' extra duty; J.C. Lewis, Coal Passer, stowing blanket in the drum room, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
At 11.00am set all clocks ahead 14 minutes.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.6.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 91° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 96° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft 89° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 93°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 2.00pm sighted smoke of steamer on starboard quarter.
On course N49°E (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, 3 boilers, natural draught.
At 1.15pm sounded drill call and exercised: 1st Division aid to wounded; 2nd Division Morris tube; 3rd Division, Powder Division and Marines signals.
Instructed apprentices, ordinary seamen and landsmen at wheel and lead.
Average revolutions 92.5, average steam pressure 119.2 pounds.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the ENE.
Barometer steady.
Sea smooth.
Steaming ahead on course N49°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercise.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.9.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 95° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft 88° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 93°.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Moonlight after sunset.
Steaming on course N49°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 119.2 [pounds], average revolutions 92.7.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
At 8.30pm exercised at fire quarters, streams reported as follows: 1st 1 minute; 2nd 1 minute 15 seconds; 3rd 1 minute 18 seconds; 4th 1 minute 20 seconds; 5th 1 minute 25 seconds.
And night general quarters, all divisions reported [ready] in 5 minutes 30 seconds.
Continued course N49°E (per standard compass), at full speed, until 9.25pm, when changed course to N51°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.5.
At 11.15pm started fires under [in in log-book] boiler D, otherwise boilers as before.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.6.
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19 August 1902
At sea, making passage to and at anchor off Nagasaki, Japan
Lat 32.42, Long 129.30
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from ENE.
Barometer steady.
On course N51°E (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, 3 boilers, natural draught.
At 12.05am slowed down to 80 turns by order of Commanding Officer.
At 12.30am went ahead full speed.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.5.
Bright moonlight.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light breezes to light airs from the ENE and NE.
Barometer rising.
Sea smooth.
Steaming ahead on course N51°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 5.00am sighted Me Shima Island bearing N16°E (magnetic).
At 5.11am sighted a steamer on the port bow standing to Westward.
At 5.12am connected up boiler D.
At 6.14am Me Shima Island abeam, distance 12 miles.
Transferred from deck force to Engineer's Division temporarily: L.W. Berger, Ordinary Seaman.
Carried out morning orders.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 104 per minute.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 96° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft 92° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 91° to 90°.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE and ESE.
Barometer about steady.
Steaming on course N51°W (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Held mast at 9.00am, punishments awarded by Captain as follows: Ah Ling, Mess Attendant Third-class, neglect of duty, using profane language to another person in the Navy, 3 nights' double irons, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; R.W. Batey, Ordinary Seaman, carelessness on the poop while handling the hose, reduced [to] 2nd [conduct] class; E. Meissnest, Ordinary Seaman, same offense, same punishment.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, then exercised divisions as follows: form battalion, light marching order; ship keepers man the battery; 2nd period: 1st Division aiming and sighting drill; 3rd Division Morris tube; Marines signals; Powder Division stations at general quarters, verified all stations; 2nd Division first aid to wounded.
Preparing ship for port.
At 11.00am set clocks ahead 18 minutes.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 109.8.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Continued at full speed on course N51°E (per standard compass) until 1.00pm, when changed course to N64°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 34.0.
Continued until 1.57pm, when changed course to N48°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 42.5.
Continued until 2.20pm, when hauled in patent log, reading 48.5, and Commanding Officer conned ship to anchorage off Nagasaki, Japan.
Sighted Io Bana [Iopana in log-book] light at 12.47pm bearing N65°E (per standard compass).
At 1.25pm set clocks ahead 18 minutes.
[Called] all hands bring ship to anchor at 2.48pm.
Stopped both engines at 2.59pm.
At 3.00pm Health Officer and Harbor Master of Nagasaki came aboard, leaving at 3.15pm.
Let go port anchor at 3.28pm and starboard at 3.30pm, and moored ship with swivel in 12 fathoms water, 45 fathoms chain on each anchor.
Bearings as follows: moored between Kozaki and Suzure Saki Points.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 107.3.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from ESE to South.
Barometer steady.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
At 5.35pm United States Consul paid official call on Commanding Officer.
Swinging to flood tide.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward; 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 94° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°.
[6pm to 8pm: see inserted note below]
8pm to midnight:
Hazy and pleasant.
Variable light airs.
Barometer steady.
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[Inserted note]
6pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Calm to light airs from the South.
Barometer steady and rising.
At 6.30pm United States Consul Harris of Nagasaki left the ship and a salute of 7 guns was fired upon his departure.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 7 cartridges, blank, saluting, 6-pounder.
At 6.35pm flood tide ship swung to the Westward.
At 7.15pm by order of the Commanding Officer James Sullivan, Coal Passer, was temporarily released from confinement and made a prisoner at large prior to coaling ship.
Made preparations for coaling ship.
Io Bana is also known as Shin-bana.
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20 August 1902
At anchor off Nagasaki, Japan, and at sea, making passage to Vladivostok [Valdivostock in log-book], Siberia
Lat 32.725, Long 129.850
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to variable light airs.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear and cool.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Draught of ship 12 feet 6 inches forward, 16 feet 4 inches aft.
At 5.45pm the mail steamer "China" came to anchor.
Custom House official came off to ship about 7.20am, leaving at about 7.45am.
Temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 97° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 96°; aft 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 91° to 90°.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and foggy.
Calm to light airs from the SW.
Barometer steady.
At 9.23am the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially on the United States Consul at Nagasaki.
At 9.35am a small Japanese steamer came into the harbor.
At 9.40am coal lighters came alongside and Japanese coolies commenced coaling.
At 11.30am low water.
At 11.30am two coal lighters came alongside.
At 11.45am ship swung to the Eastward with the ebb tide.
Received in the Department of Steam Engineering: 8 barrels of machine oil.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 506¼ pounds of fresh meat; 506¼ [pounds] of fresh potatoes; and 405 pounds of bread.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to South.
Barometer falling.
Finished coaling ship and started preparations for sea.
Unmooring ship.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 97° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 96°; aft 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 91° to 90°.
Received in Equipment Department: 120 pounds coal, from Holme, Ringer and Company, Nagasaki.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from West to light breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Continued preparations for sea and unmoored ship, getting up starboard anchor at 4.40pm.
At 4.53pm [called] all hands up anchor.
At 5.10pm went ahead both engines and Commanding Officer conned out of inner harbor.
At 5.29pm set course N60°W (per standard compass).
At 5.31pm set clocks back 23 minutes.
At 5.18pm [sic] full speed ahead, with 4 boilers in use, put over patent log, reading 0, course N60°W (per standard compass).
Draught of ship 14 feet 3 inches forward and 16 feet 2 inches aft.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions (for last hour) 81.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and cool.
Light breeze from NNW.
Barometer steady.
At 6.38pm Ohiki Sima [Ahaki Sima in log-book] light abeam, distant 2.4 miles.
On course N60°W (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, 4 boilers, natural draught.
At 6.39pm changed course to N25°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 15.7.
At 7.37pm changed course to N27°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.7.
At 7.42pm Otate Sima light abeam, distant 1.1 miles.
At 7.43pm sighted Koshiki Sima light ½ point on port bow.
Average revolutions 108, average steam pressure 120 pounds.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy.
Light and gentle breezes from the NE by North.
Barometer steady and falling.
Steaming ahead on course N27°W (per standard compass), under 4 boilers.
At 8.10pm changed course one point to the Westward temporarily, and at 8.31pm resumed the original course N27°W (per standard compass).
At 9.00pm changed course to N17°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 41.8.
At 9.01pm Koshiki Sima light abeam, distance 4.9 miles.
Transferred from deck force to engineer's force temporarily: L.W. Berger, Ordinary Seaman.
Average steam 117.5 [pounds], average revolutions 101.5.
At 8.05pm by order of Commanding Officer confined Ah Ling, Mess Attendant Third-class, in double irons, in accordance with punishment previously awarded.
Koshiki Sima is also known as Koshiki Jima.
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21 August 1902
At sea, making passage to Vladivostok [Valdivostock in log-book], Siberia
Lat 35.85, Long 130.02
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant, moonlight.
Light breeze from NE.
Barometer steady.
At 1.07am Ko Saki light bore abeam, patent log [reading] 85.2, distant 14 miles.
At 1.40am passed a steamer standing to Southward.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 105.1.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NE to East by North.
Barometer steady.
Continued course N17°E (per standard compass), at full speed, throughout [through in log-book] watch.
Let fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler D at 4.00am, and disconnected boiler D at 5.57am.
At 6.00am Ah Ling, Mess Attendant Third-class, was released from confinement, by order of Commanding Officer.
At 8.00am J. Sullivan, Coal Passer, was reconfined, by order of the Commanding Officer.
L.W. Berger, Ordinary Seaman, was transferred back to deck force from temporary duty in engineer's force.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 93.5.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs to light breeze from East by North to SSE.
Barometer falling slowly.
On course N17°E (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, 3 boilers, natural draught.
Quarters and exercises were suspended owing to general field day.
Average steam pressure 116 pounds, average revolutions 84.5.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 93° [Fahrenheit] to 92°; shell room 94° to 93°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 94°; aft 90° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light breezes from the SSE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead on course N17°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Quarters at 1.15pm, followed by gun pointers, trainers and elevators of all divisions, exercise with Morris tube.
The breeching of the after starboard 6-inch gun carried away under the splicing.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.8.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy weather.
Gentle breeze from SSE.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, then exercised at fire quarters: 1st stream [in] 50 seconds; 2nd 1 minute; 3rd 1 minute 30 seconds; 4th 1 minute 30 seconds; 5th 2 minutes; and physical drill.
Steaming under three boilers, on course N17°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 119 pounds, average revolutions 90.1.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 92° [Fahrenheit] to 91°; shell room 94° to 93°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 92°; aft 90° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°.
6pm to 8pm:
Overcast and misty, with light drizzling rain at end of watch.
Gentle breeze from SSE.
Barometer falling.
Continued course N17°E (per standard compass), at full speed, under three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 84.7.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Gentle to moderate breeze from South by West.
Barometer falling.
On course N17°E (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, 3 boilers, natural draught.
At 9.00pm changed course to North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 86.0.
At 10.30pm changed course to N17°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 100.2.
At 11.35pm passed steamer heading South.
Average steam 117 pounds, average revolutions 81.5.
At 8.05pm by order of Commanding Officer confined Ah Ling, Mess Attendant Third-class, in double irons, in accordance with punishment previously awarded.
Ko Saki is also known as Ko Zaki.
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22 August 1902
At sea, making passage to Vladivostok [Valdivostock in log-book], Siberia
Lat 39.37, Long 130.92
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and cool.
Light and gentle breezes from the WSW.
Barometer steady and rising.
Steaming ahead on course N17°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 84.1.
4am to 8am:
Clear to overcast and cloudy, moonlight until dawn.
Light to fresh breezes from West to NNE.
Barometer rising.
Released Ah Ling, Mess Attendant Third-class, from confinement, by order of the Captain, at 6.00am.
At 7.00am started fires under [in in log-book] boiler D.
Steaming on course N17°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 84.6.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and cool.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE, shifting to NE and ENE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Moderate sea.
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: G.L. Casey, Yeoman Third-class, smoking in Paymaster's Office, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
L.C. Proulx, Landsman, was transferred to engineer's force temporarily.
Connected up boiler D at 9.16am.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by following drills: away all boats for distant service; overhaul boat boxes; 2nd period 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Divisions signals.
Continued course N17°E (per standard compass) throughout [through in log-book] watch.
At 10.20am slowed down from 103 turns of engines to 90, on account of excessive pitching.
At 11.00am set all clocks ahead 2 minutes.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 93.2.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 88° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 87°; aft 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 80°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and misty.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.
Barometer steady.
On course N17°E (per standard compass), full speed, 4 boilers, natural draught, both engines.
Seamen and apprentices were instructed at wheel and lead.
Gun pointers of secondary battery were instructed at Morris tube.
At 3.00pm increased speed 5 turns by order of Commanding Officer.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 900 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition, for Morris tube practice.
Tested flood cocks and drains, found all in good working order.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 88° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 87°; shell room 88° to 88°; aft 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 80°.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 92.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming ahead on course N17°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 94.6.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and cool.
Gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Steaming on course N17°E (per standard compass) during watch, under four boilers.
Increased revolutions of engines from 95 to 105.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 100.5.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Light breeze from NNE to West.
Barometer rising.
On course N17°E (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, 4 boilers, natural draught.
At 8.00pm Ah Ling, Mess Attendant Third-class, was placed in double irons for the night, in accordance with [of in log-book] punishment awarded by the Commanding Officer.
At 9.45pm changed course to N21°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 17.0.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 109.
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23 August 1902
At sea making passage to and at anchor off Vladivostok [Vladivostock in log-book], Siberia
Lat 43.08, Long 131.88 [Estimated]
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy.
Gentle breezes from the North by West and North and North by East.
Barometer steady.
Steaming ahead on course N21°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Sea smooth.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 113.5 per minute.
4am to 8am:
Clear and cool.
Gentle breezes from North by East.
Barometer rising slowly.
Continued steaming at full speed, under four boilers, course N21°E (per standard compass) until 6.05am, when changed course to N27°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 15.0.
At 7.50am changed course to NE by North (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 36.9.
At daybreak sighted Cape Gamov, Siberia, and Askold Island.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 110.1.
8am to meridian:
Clear and cool.
Variable light airs.
Barometer steady.
Full speed, 4 boilers, natural draught, both engines, on course N30°E (per standard compass).
At 8.15am sighted United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky", and steamed within hail in obedience to signal.
At 8.45am hauled in patent log, reading 46.7.
Maneuvering with engines to keep position.
At 8.41am fired salute [of] 13 guns, U.S.S. "Kentucky" returning fire with 7 guns.
C.G. Anderson, Captain U.S. Marine Corps, was transferred to United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" in obedience to orders from Commander-in-Chief.
At 9.26am U.S.S. "Kentucky" stood out of harbor.
At 9.33am went ahead full speed for harbor of Vladivostok [Vladivostock in log-book], courses various.
At 10.32am fired salute [of] 21 guns, Russian ensign at main.
At 10.55am came to anchor and moored, 30 fathoms on each chain, port anchor to Eastward.
Russian and French officers paid respective boarding calls.
At 11.12am shore battery returned salute [of] 21 guns.
At 11.20am fired salute [of] 15 guns, Russian ensign at fore, in honor [of] Vice Admiral.
Russian flagship returned salute [of] 15 guns, United States ensign at fore.
At 11.25am fired salute [of] 13 guns, French ensign at fore, in honor of French Rear Admiral.
At 11.27am French flagship returned salute [of] 13 guns, United States ensign at fore.
Bearings of anchorage: port anchor: iron dock Protovi Point [?] N22°E (per standard compass), tangent Menshuk Point [?] N88°E (per standard compass); starboard anchor up harbor, same points N22°E and East (per standard compass), water 11 fathoms.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 110.1.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 84° to 81°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 82°; aft 76° to 75°; fixed ammunition room 76° to 74°.
At 11.20am engines secured and fires allowed to die out under [in in log-book] boilers A, B and C.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Draft of ship forward 13 feet 5 inches, aft 16 feet 1 inch.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light breezes from the SW, SSE and South by East, and calm.
Barometer falling.
At 12.45pm the American Consular Agent at Vladivostok [Vladivostock in log-book] called officially, and upon his departure a salute of 5 guns was fired, United States ensign at the fore.
Sent an officer to return boarding call to the Russian flagship.
At 1.50pm the Flag Lieutenant of the Russian flagship called officially upon the Commanding Officer and the wardroom officers.
At 2.22pm the Commanding Officer left the ship to pay official calls.
At 2.45pm the aide to the Military Governor of Vladivostok [Vladivostock in log-book] called officially.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 82°; shell room 83° to 82°; aft 75° to 74°; fixed ammunition room 76° to 74°.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and cool.
Light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and held setting up exercise.
The Commanding Officer paid official [calls] on Vice Admiral and Captain of Russian ship "Rossia", Rear Admiral and Captain of Russian ship "Gromoboi" ["Gromovay" in log-book], Rear Admiral French ship "D'Entrecasteaux" ["Entrecasteaux" in log-book], Captain French ship "Bugeaud", Rear Admiral commanding dockyard, Major General commanding military forces, Acting Governor of Vladivostok [Vladivostock in log-book], United States Consular Agent.
The Chief of Staff of Major General of military forces ashore paid official call on Commanding Officer.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from the South.
Barometer rising.
At 6.55pm a Russian steamer came into the harbor and anchored.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs and light breezes from the South.
Barometer steady.
Cape Gamov is also known as Mys Gamova.
Askold Island is also known as Ostrov Askol'd.
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24 August 1902
At anchor off Vladivostok [Vladivostock in log-book], Siberia
Lat 43.08, Long 131.88
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE by South to South by East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Fires under [in in log-book] boiler D for auxiliary purposes.
4am to 8am:
Clear and cool.
Light airs from South by East.
Barometer rising.
At 6.40am Russian flagship "Gromoboi" ["Gromuboy" in log-book] left the harbor.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy.
Calm to light airs from the SE.
Barometer unsteady.
At 8.50am a small Russian steamer left the harbor.
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer of the French cruiser "D'Entrecasteaux" called officially upon the Commanding Officer.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by inspection of crew and ship by Commanding Officer.
At 9.25am [sic] the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially on the Russian battleships "Sevastopol" ["Sebastopol" in log-book], "Poltava", and "Rurik", also on the French cruiser "Décidée".
At 9.50am the Commanding Officer of the French cruiser "Bugeaud" ["Beaugaud" in log-book] called officially.
At 10.25am the Chief of Staff of the Russian Commandant of Naval Station, Vladivostok [Vladivostock in log-book], called officially on the Commanding Officer.
At 10.50am the merchant steamer "Han Seng" [?] left the harbor.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 85° [Fahrenheit] to 83°; shell room 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 84°; aft 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 82°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE.
Barometer about steady.
Commanding Officers of His Imperial Majesty's Ships "Sevastopol" ["Sebastopol" in log-book] and "Poltava" called on Commanding Officer.
Flag-Lieutenant to Vice Admiral Skrydloff called to extend invitation on behalf of the Admiral to circus in Vladivostok [Vladivostock in log-book] on the 24th of this month.
Visiting committee of French cruiser "Bugeaud" ["Beaugaud" in log-book] called on wardroom officers.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 84° [Fahrenheit] to 82°; shell room 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 84°; aft 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs and light breezes from the SSE, SE and South.
Barometer rising.
At 4.05pm the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially on the Chief of Staff to the Major General of Vladivostok [Vladivostock in log-book].
At 4.55pm the aide to the Governor of Vladivostok [Vladivostock in log-book] called officially on board.
At 5.05pm a small Russian steamer came into harbor.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to calm and light breeze from South East.
Barometer steady.
Moon rose at 9.25pm.
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25 August 1902
At anchor off Vladivostok [Vladivostock in log-book], Siberia
Lat 43.08, Long 131.88
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and heavy dew.
Light airs from the NE and ENE.
Barometer rising and steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and heavy dew.
Light airs from the NE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00am started painting ship.
At 7.35am a Russian gunboat left the harbor.
At 8.00am ash lighter came alongside.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE to SE.
Barometer about steady.
Commanding Officers of Russian battleship "Rurik" and French gunboat "Décidée" called on Commanding Officer.
Calling committee visited French cruiser "Bugeaud" ["Beaugaud" in log-book] and His Imperial Majesty's Flagship "Rossia".
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, Passed Assistant Surgeon J.A. Guthrie absent, then stationed divisions at general quarters.
Continued painting ship.
Exercised Marines at infantry.
Punishments awarded as follows: H. Friedenberg [Friedenburg in log-book], Landsman, out of uniform (no flap) and very dirty at Sunday inspection, 3 days' extra duty; C.E. Miller, Seaman, and L.C. Proulx, Landsman, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 85°; aft 74° to 72°; fixed ammunition room 76° to 75°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Commanding Officer left ship at 2.10pm, with part of crew, to visit Russian circus.
Passed Assistant Surgeon J.A. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, returned aboard ship at 3.40pm.
Received in Construction and Repair Department the following stores: 3 pieces lumber, 1 oak, 6 feet x 3½ inches x 18 inches, and 2 spruce, 1 20 feet x 5 inches x 5 inches, 1 20 feet x 2½ inches x 2½ inches.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and cool.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
Visiting party to Russian entertainment ashore returned on board at 5.15pm.
Quarters were suspended, owing to ship's company being ashore.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 76°; shell room 79° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 84°; aft 74° to 72°; fixed ammunition room 75° to 74°.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer rising.
By order of Commanding Officer Passed Assistant Surgeon J.A. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, placed under arrest for five days, for being absent from ship without leave after his leave had expired.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Light airs to light breezes from SE.
Barometer steady.
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26 August 1902
At anchor off Vladivostok [Vladivostock in log-book], Siberia, and at sea, making passage to Hakodate, Japan
Lat 43.08, Long 131.88
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from SE.
Barometer about steady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy weather.
Light airs to light breezes from SE to South.
Barometer rising.
At 6.10am a Russian battleship got under way and stood out of harbor.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from South to SE.
Barometer unsteady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absent Naval Cadet R.T. Menner, U.S. Navy, followed by drills as follows: exercised battalion in heavy marching order; 2nd period ordinary seamen and landsmen instructed in seamanship.
The French fleet got under way and stood out of the harbor at 10.10am.
Commanding Officer paid official visit to American Consulate at 10.15am, returning aboard at 11.35am.
Started fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and B at 9.40am.
Calling committee from Russian flagship returned call upon wardroom officers at 9.00am.
Naval Cadet R.T. Menner, U.S. Navy, returned aboard at 9.45am.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 88°; aft 73° to 71°; fixed ammunition room 75° to 73°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from SE.
Barometer falling.
Making preparations for getting under way.
At 3.55pm engines were reported ready.
Draught of ship 13 feet 4 inches forward, 16 feet 1 inch aft.
Chief of Staff of Commanding General called on board officially.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°; aft 72° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 75° to 73°.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from SE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 4.00pm commenced to unmoor ship.
At 4.30pm hove up starboard anchor and swung to port chain at 45 fathoms.
American Consul called on Commanding Officer at 4.30pm, leaving ship at 5.35pm.
Mustered at quarters at 5.35pm, no absentees.
Prepared ship for sea, and at 5.37pm [called] all hands up anchor.
At 5.42pm anchor away and started both engines ahead slow.
Steam on boilers A, B and D.
Commanding Officer conning ship out of Vladivostok [Vladivostock in log-book] harbor.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions for last hour 54.5.
6pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy and cool.
Gentle breezes from SE.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 6.10pm ahead full speed, both engines, 3 boilers, natural draught.
Steaming out of harbor, courses various.
At 6.35pm on course S25°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 0, Skriplev Island [Skruplev Island in log-book] light bearing SW (per standard compass).
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 82.3.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and overcast.
Gentle to light breezes from the SE and SE by South.
Barometer steady.
Steaming ahead on course S25°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 8.05pm sighted Askold Island light on port bow.
At 8.21pm changed course to South (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 17.4.
At 8.38pm changed course to S25°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.1.
At 9.15pm Askold Island light abeam, distance 4.1 miles.
At 9.27pm changed course to S70°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 27.7.
At 10.35pm sighted Povorotni Point [Poovratnui Point in log-book] light bearing S86°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.7.
Skriplev Island is also known as Ostrov Skryplëva.
Askold Island is also known as Ostrov Askol'd.
Povorotni Point is also known as Mys Povorotnyy.
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27 August 1902
At sea, making passage to Hakodate, Japan
Lat 42.09, Long 135.33 [Latitude 42°15'20" N in log-book]
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy weather.
Light to gentle breezes from SE.
Barometer about steady.
Steaming on course S70°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 12.40am Povorotni Point [Povorotnui in log-book] light bore abeam, distant 6.2 miles, patent log [reading] 59.9.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.9.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and cool.
Light breezes from SE.
Barometer steady.
Continued steaming at full speed, on course S70°E (per standard compass), steam on three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.1.
8am to meridian:
Fair to overcast and misty.
Light breezes from SSW to South.
Barometer falling.
On course S70°E (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, 3 boilers, natural draught.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters.
Sounded collision quarters and divisions reported in 1 minute 23 seconds.
Trained all guns.
Drills as follows: 1st Division signals; 2nd Division Morris tube; 3rd Division aiming and firing regulations; Powder Division fire and general quarters; Marines heavy marching order and packing knapsacks.
At 10.35am fog shut down and started fog whistle.
At 11.05am fog lifted sufficiently to stop fog whistle.
Ship's force engaged in painting masts, spars and boats.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.3.
Set clocks ahead 16 minutes.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 88° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 85°; aft 74° to 73°; [fixed ammunition room] 76° to 75°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy and foggy.
Light airs to light breezes from the South.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead on course S70°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 12.25pm changed course to S60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 77.3.
Issued clothing and small stores to the crew.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 88° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 85°; aft 74° to 73°; fixed ammunition room 76° to 75°.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.2.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy weather.
Light airs to light breezes from SSE to ESE.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, then exercised at closing watertight doors.
Served out clean hammocks.
Steaming on course S60°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.9.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from SSE.
Barometer falling slowly.
On course S60°E (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, 3 boilers, natural draught.
Average revolutions 91.5, average steam pressure 120 pounds.
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28 August 1902
At sea, making passage to and at anchor off Hakodate, Japan
Lat 41.55, Long 140.52
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast, cloudy, misty, drizzling and rainy.
Light breezes to light airs from the SE, ESE and SSE.
Barometer steady.
Steaming ahead on course S60°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 2.10am [pm in log-book] sighted a white light of a steamer on the starboard bow, standing to the Westward.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 91.4.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, to clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from SSW.
Barometer steady.
At dawn sighted O Shima.
At 6.27am changed course to S71°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 59.3.
At end of watch steaming on course S71°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 91.3.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from East.
Barometer falling.
On course S71°E (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, natural draught, three boilers.
At 8.55am changed course to S87°E, patent log [reading] 84.2.
At 9.30am sounded general quarters, divisions reporting as follows: 1st Division 5 minutes 15 seconds; 2nd [Division] 3 minutes 40 seconds; 3rd [Division] 3 minutes 45 seconds; Powder Division 4 minutes 10 seconds; Engineer's Division 3 minutes 10 seconds; Marines 3 minutes 45 seconds; Surgeon's Division 2 minutes 10 seconds.
Had two-minute test of ammunition supply: 1st Division 7 6-inches shells and 4 cases powder, 3 boxes 1-pounder [shells], 6 boxes 3-pounder; 2nd Division 6 6-inch shells and 4 cases powder, 5 boxes Colt ammunition; 3rd Division 9 6-inch shells, 10 powder cases, 3 boxes 6-pounder, 2 boxes 1-pounder.
Divisions secured in 4 minutes 10 seconds.
Overhauled battery.
At 10.30am changed course to N62°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 99.9.
At 11.35am changed course to N37°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 11.1.
At noon changed course to N32°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 15.2.
Several sail in sight during watch.
Ship's force engaged in painting ventilators and preparing ship for port.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 81° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 86°; aft 77° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 78°.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy, misty, overcast last part.
Light breezes to light airs from the East, SSE and SE and SSE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming ahead on course N32°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 12.45pm changed course to N24°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 23.7.
At 1.00pm changed course to North by East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.1.
At 1.11pm hauled in patent log, reading 27.8, and steamed into anchorage at Hakodate, the Commanding Officer conning the ship.
At 1.23pm [called] all hands bring ship to anchor.
At 1.28pm half speed both engines.
At 1.34pm came to with port anchor and 30 fathoms of chain, in 7¼ fathoms of water.
Bearings: can buoy S56°W (per standard compass), lightship N58°W (per standard compass), ship's head South.
At 1.42pm set all clocks back 7 minutes.
Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hertha" and U.S.S. "New Orleans" in port.
Quarantine Officer came aboard, pratique [praticque in log-book] granted.
Boarding officers from Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hertha" and U.S.S. "New Orleans" came aboard.
At 1.51pm the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially on the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "New Orleans" and Seiner Majestät Schiff "Hertha".
At 3.58pm U.S.S. "New Orleans" got under way and left the harbor.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 86°; aft 77° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 78°.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 96.1.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy, misty, drizzling and rain.
Light airs from the South and ESE.
Barometer falling, steady last part.
Two small steamers left the harbor and one steamer came into the harbor.
Quarters at 5.00pm and crew turned in clean hammocks, followed by setting up exercise.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs and light breezes from the ESE.
Barometer falling.
O Shima is also known as Oshima Island.
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29 August 1902
At anchor off Hakodate, Japan
Lat 41.78, Long 140.72
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light to gentle to moderate breezes from the SSE and SW.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy, rain.
Light to gentle breezes from SW.
Barometer falling.
At 5.30am sighted a small Japanese steamer coming into harbor.
At 7.00am a large steamer came into harbor and anchored.
At 7.05am veered port chain to 45 fathoms.
Carried out morning orders.
Banked fires in two boilers.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, misty, with frequent showers.
Light airs to light breezes from SW to WNW.
Barometer unsteady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, then trained battery and equipped boats for distant service.
Second period exercised divisions as follows: 1st Division Morris tube; 2nd [Division] aiming; 3rd [Division] and Marines signals; Powder [Division] stations.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: W.E. Bertin, Apprentice Second-class, not knowing what to provide at general quarters, 3 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class; B.M. Stout, Landsman, scrubbing hammock in mid watch, and losing hammock, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
Commanding Officer [of] German cruiser "Hertha" called on Commanding Officer.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 88° [Fahrenheit] to 86°; shell room 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 78° to 76°; aft 78° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 78° to 77°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, raining.
Calm to light airs from West.
Tested flood cocks and drains, and found them in good order.
Magazines temperatures, as follows: forward 87° [Fahrenheit] to 85°; shell room 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°; aft 78° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 78° to 77°.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Fire quarters at 5.00pm, streams as follows: 1st 50 seconds; 2nd 50 seconds; 3rd 50 seconds; 4th 1 minute 10 seconds; 5th 1 minute 35 seconds.
Then mustered at quarters and exercised at physical drill.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy, passing showers first part.
Calm.
Barometer about steady.
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30 August 1902
At anchor off Hakodate [Hokodate in log-book] and at sea, making passage to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 41.45, Long 141.60
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West.
Barometer rising.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West to WNW.
Barometer rising.
Draught forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches.
Weighed anchor at 7.35am and stood out of harbor.
Steam in three boilers.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 67.4.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to WNW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming various courses out of harbor, full speed, both engines, 3 boilers, natural draught.
At 8.14am put over patent log, reading 27.8.
At 8.20am on course S60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 29.0.
At 11.25am Shiriya Saki light abeam and changed course to S40°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 29.0.
At noon changed course to S9°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.7.
Field day.
By order of the Commanding Officer Passed Assistant Surgeon J.A. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, was released from arrest and restored to duty.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.8.
Temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 83° [Fahrenheit] to 82°; shell room 92° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 91° to 90°; aft 78° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 78° to 77°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from the SSE, SE by South and SE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Steaming ahead on course S9°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.4.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 92° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 89°; aft 78° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 78° to 77°.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from SE to South by East.
Barometer rising.
Steaming on course S9°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions [left blank].
8pm to midnight:
Fair and cool.
Light airs from SSE to South by East.
Barometer steady.
On course S9°E (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, 3 boilers, natural draught.
At 10.00pm Todo Saki light broad off starboard bow, patent log [reading] 64.8.
At 11.00pm Todo Saki light abeam, patent log [reading] 74.6, distant 9.8 miles.
At 11.16pm changed course to S20°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 77.4.
At 11.29pm Todo Saki light abeam, patent log 79.5, distant 8.8 miles.
Average revolutions 91, average steam pressure 120 pounds.
Shiriya Saki is also known as Shiriyazaki.
Todo Saki is also known as Todoga-saki.
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31 August 1902
At sea, making passage to Yokohama, Japan
Lat 37.56, Long 141.63
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast, cloudy, drizzling, thunder, lightning, with passing showers, to clear.
Light airs to light breezes from the South by East and SW.
Barometer falling first part and steady.
Steaming ahead on course S20°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 3.10am sighted white light of a steamer on starboard bow.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 91.5.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SE to SW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming on course S20°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.6.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Gentle to light breeze from NNW to North.
Barometer steady.
On course S20°W (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, 3 boilers, natural draught.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and ship was inspected by the Commanding Officer.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 96° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 80° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 82°.
Average steam pressure 119 [pounds], average revolutions 90.2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy, overcast, drizzling last part.
Light airs to light breezes from the North, NNE, NE by East and ENE.
Barometer falling and steady.
Steaming ahead on course S20°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 88° [Fahrenheit] to 86°; shell room 96° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft 80° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 82°.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers, to clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East to SW by South.
At 7.00pm changed course to S5°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.8.
At end of watch steaming on course S5°E (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.7.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breeze from South.
Barometer rising.
On course S5°W (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, 3 boilers, natural draught.
At 9.38pm Inubo Zaki [Inumbre Zaki in log-book] light broad off starboard bow, patent log [reading] 99.5.
At 11.10pm same light bore abeam, patent log [reading] 114.8, distant 15.3 miles.
At 11.17pm changed course to S45°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.0.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.4.
Approved: [signed] Aaron Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1902
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1 September 1902
At sea, making passage to and at anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.03, Long 139.70
Midnight to 4am [4pm in log-book]:
Clear to cloudy, heavy dew first part.
Light to gentle breeze from the South by East and South by West.
Barometer steady.
Steaming ahead on course S45°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
At 12.23am Inubo Zaki [Inumboe Saki in log-book] light abeam, distance 11.1 miles.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.
4am to 8am [4pm to 8pm in log-book]:
Clear to pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from South by West.
Barometer rising.
Moon rose at 4.00am.
At 5.45am slowed to half speed and commenced to swing ship for compass deviation, patent log [reading] 79.7.
At 7.15am finished swinging ship and went ahead full speed on course S83°W, patent log [reading] 90.4.
Steaming under three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.9.
At 8.00am changed course to S69°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 98.
8am [8pm in log-book] to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from SW to NNE.
Barometer falling slowly.
On course S69°W (per standard compass), full speed, both engines, 3 boilers, natural draught.
At 9.25am changed course to N68°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 12.4.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and held following exercises: trained battery; 1st Division great gun instruction; 2nd [Division] rifles; 3rd [Division] single sticks; Powder [Division] stations; Marines rifles; 2nd period apprentices signal instruction, ordinary seamen and landsmen seamanship.
At 10.33am changed course to N16°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 24.2.
At 11.30am changed course to N22°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 33.8.
Average revolutions 92, average steam 120 pounds.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward; 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 91° to 90°; aft 85° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Light airs and light to gentle breezes from the NE and ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming ahead on course N22°E (per standard compass).
At 1.05pm changed course to NE by [N]½N to clear steamer.
At 1.08pm changed back to old course N22°W (per standard compass).
At 1.05pm passed Japanese man-of-war standing out to sea.
At 1.10pm exchanged distinguishing pennants with U.S.S. "Annapolis" at Uraga.
U.S.S. "Helena" in dock.
At 1.20pm changed course to N26°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 53.0.
At 1.28pm changed course to N37°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 54.5.
At 1.42pm hauled in patent log, reading 56.7.
At 1.30pm sighted United States flagship U.S.S. "New York" standing out of Yokohama harbor and exchanged distinguishing pennants.
At 1.53pm stopped engines, and whaleboat from U.S.S. "New York" came alongside and received one cask of hose.
At 2.14pm ahead full speed.
At 2.52pm stopped both engines and Quarantine Officer came aboard, pratique granted.
At 2.48pm [called] all hands bring ship to anchor.
At 3.03pm ahead both engines.
At 3.15pm came to with starboard anchor in seven fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" bearing NW per standard compass, distant 360 yards.
Bearings: South end of jetty [left blank] (per standard compass), lighthouse jetty N51°W (per standard compass), ship's head SE by East (per standard compass).
Vessels in port: United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky"; U.S.S. "New Orleans"; U.S.S. "Vicksburg"; French flagship, flying Vice Admiral's flag, "Redoutable"; Italian cruiser "Puglia"; and H.M.S. "Argonaut".
At 3.18pm fired a salute of 15 guns, French flag at the fore, which salute was answered by the French flagship gun for gun, United States flag at fore.
Received boarding calls from Italian cruiser and French flagship and H.M.S. "Argonaut", which calls were returned by boarding officer for this ship.
The mail steamer "Empress of Japan" left port at 3.20pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 92.8.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 91° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 88°; aft 85° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
The Commanding Officer renewed the following acting appointments: I.F. Harlow, Coxswain; O. Sleger, Machinist First-class.
[4pm to 8pm: see inserted note below]
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy, with rain, overcast, misty last part.
Light and gentle breezes from the NE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
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[Inserted note]
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from the NE and NE by East.
Barometer rising.
At 4.05pm the Japanese steamer "Tusan Maru" [?] left port.
At 4.20pm the Japanese steamer "Mikawa Maru" left port.
At 4.30pm [called] up anchor and shifted berth 100 yards to Eastward.
At 4.45pm the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially on the Commander-in-Chief of French forces on Asiatic Station, on the French flagship "Redoutable".
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercise.
Let fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler D.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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2 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from the NNE.
Barometer steady and rising.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy, misty, drizzling last part.
Light airs to light breezes from the NNE and NE.
Barometer rising.
Two Japanese steamers came into the harbor and anchored, and one large steamer left the harbor.
At 6.00am United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" commenced coaling.
Carried out morning orders.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from North.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, then trained battery and equipped battalion, light marching order, second period inspected ordinary seamen and landsmen.
Commanding Officer paid official visits to U.S.S. "Kentucky", U.S.S. "Vicksburg", H.M.S. "Argonaut" and Italian cruiser "Puglia".
Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "New Orleans", H.M.S. "Argonaut" and French cruiser "Redoutable" paid official visits to Commanding Officer.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
W. McDonald, First-class Fireman, checked $35.00 (one month's pay) and J. Lyons, Oiler checked $37.00 (one month's pay), in accordance with sentence of Summary Court Martial, approved by Navy Department.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 93° to 91°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 93°; aft 84° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 84°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, hazy.
Light breezes from NE.
Sent liberty party ashore, 48 hours liberty.
Vice Admiral Maréchal, French Navy, and staff visited the Commanding Officer officially.
J.J. Fahey, Yeoman Third-class, had his right arm injured by being jammed between two boats.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts, from Hong Kong-Shanghai Bank, Yokohama: 15,000 yen in Japanese currency.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 93° to 91°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 93°; aft 84° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 84°.
Barometer falling.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breeze from NE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and exercised at physical drill.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, misty last part.
Light airs to light breezes from NE to NNE.
Barometer about steady.
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3 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, misty, raining last part.
Light breeze from NE.
Barometer about steady.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, foggy weather, drizzling first part.
Light airs from NE to NNE.
Barometer about steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
8am to meridian:
Fair, overcast, warm.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, sounded collision call and abandoned ship.
Trained battery and instructed seamen, apprentices and ordinary seamen in seamanship.
Five loads of ashes were removed by ash boats.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
The Commanding Officer of Italian man-of-war "Puglia" paid official call on this ship.
Mail steamer "America Maru" ["American Maru" in log-book] came in the harbor at 11.15am.
Temperatures of magazines: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 95° to 94°; fixed ammunition [room] 96° to 94°; aft 84° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 85°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Vicksburg" paid official call on the Commanding Officer of this ship.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Temperatures of magazines: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 95° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 93°; aft 84° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from ESE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and exercised at setting up.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Light airs from ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
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4 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Fair to overcast, and cloudy.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair, overcast.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 6.55am flagship made time and uniform signal 735.
At 5.30am U.S.S. "Vicksburg" began coaling.
At 6.10am British man-of-war H.M.S. "Argonaut" got under way.
At 6.30am the French man-of-war "Redoutable" began coaling.
Two loads of ashes were removed by ash boats.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from the East and calm.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 8.55am the American mail steamer "Tacoma" came into the harbor and anchored.
Quarters at 9.30am and followed by general alarm, divisions reporting [ready] as follows: 1st Division 4 minutes 50 seconds; 2nd Division 6 minutes 5 seconds; 3rd Division 6 minutes 55 seconds; Powder Division 7 minutes 50 seconds; Engineer's [Division] 2 minutes 20 seconds; Surgeon's Division 8 minutes 20 seconds.
Second period: overhaul battery.
Held mast at 9.00am and the following punishment was [punishments were in log-book] awarded by the Commanding Officer: J. Staten, Landsman, neglect of duty, not cleaning gun brightwork, one week's extra duty, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class.
At 9.55am a Japanese steamer came into the harbor and anchored.
At 10.04am a General Court Martial met on board, [of] which Commander A. Ward was President, and Captain C.G. Anderson, U.S. Marine Corps, was Judge Advocate.
At 10.30am the French flagship "Redoutable" ["Redoubtable" in log-book] fired a salute of 13 guns.
At 11.45am the General Court Martial on board adjourned until 9.30am, the 5th of this month.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Temperatures of magazines: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 104° to 100°; fixed ammunition room 103° to 100°; aft magazine 87° to 81°; fixed ammunition [room] 86° to 85°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.15pm drill call, seamanship and signals.
U.S.S. "Vicksburg" finished coaling at 1.40pm.
At 3.15pm a small Japanese steamer came into the harbor.
At 3.50pm German mail steamer left the harbor.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Sent liberty party ashore and liberty party returned.
By order of Commanding Officer D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, J. Coogan, Apprentice Second-class, and P.R. Doyle, Coal Passer, were placed in double irons, for safe keeping, having returned from liberty under the influence of liquor.
Temperatures of magazines: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 104° to 100°; fixed ammunition room 103° to 100°; aft 87° to 86°; [fixed ammunition room] 86° to 85°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the SE.
Barometer unsteady.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercise.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At 8.00pm released from confinement, by order of Commanding Officer: D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate; and P.R. Doyle, Coal Passer.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the East.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 8.15pm exercised searchlights and Ardois [signal] system with fleet.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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5 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy, misty last part.
Light airs and light breezes from the East, ENE and NNE.
Barometer falling.
[4am to 8am: see inserted note below]
8am to meridian [partly obscured by inserted note]:
Light breezes to light airs from East to NE.
Barometer falling.
Overcast [to] cloudy to clear and pleasant, drizzling first part.
Mustered at quarters [at 9.30am], and exercised boats under oars.
Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments: P.R. Doyle, Coal Passer, assaulting another person in the Navy, ~~~ drunk from liberty, 10 days' double irons, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, drunk from [libe]rty, 2 days' extra duty; D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, same; S.J. Coogan, Apprentice Second-class, same.
A General Court Martial, [of] which Commander Aaron Ward, U.S. Navy, was President, and Captain C.G. Anderson, U.S. Marine Corps, was Judge Advocate, met at 9.30am and adjourned at 11.45am.
P.R. Doyle, Coal Passer, confined by order of Commanding Officer, in accordance with punishment assigned, 10 days in double irons.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 96° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°; aft 87° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 86°.
Naval Cadet R.T. Menner released from restriction, by order of Commanding Officer.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from East.
Barometer falling.
Drills at 1.15pm, as follows: 1st Division aiming drill; 2nd Division aiming drill; 3rd Division signal drill, Morris tube, gun pointers.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
Tested flood cocks and drains, and found them in good order.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 91° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 94° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 86°; aft magazine 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and exercised at physical drill.
Received from U.S.S. "Vicksburg", with effects and necessary transfer papers: J.J. Kelley, Baker Second-class.
Received in Construction and Repair Department, from Langfeldt and Company, Limited: 100 pounds cement, Portland; 50 pound glue, marine; 5 gallons paint, Rahtjens' [Rathjens in log-book] number 3; 20 gallons alcohol; 100 pounds shellac.
At 5.15pm U.S.S. "Vicksburg" got under way and stood out of harbor.
Exercised with Ardois system of electric night signals.
8pm to midnight:
Clear, pleasant to overcast and cloudy, drizzling last part.
Light to gentle breezes from ENE to NE.
Barometer about steady.
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4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and misty, passing showers.
Light airs and light breezes from the NNE and North.
Barometer steady.
Carried out morning orders.
Two small steamers left port, and one large Japanese steamer came in and anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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6 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling to rainy.
Light to gentle breezes from NNE to NNW.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers.
Light to gentle breezes from NNE to NE.
While hoisting steam launch, forward fall carried away, no damage to boat.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
8am to meridian:
Overcast to cloudy and misty, with passing showers.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Hoisted steam launch clear of water for repairs.
A General Court Martial, of which Commander A. Ward, U.S. Navy, was President, and Captain C.G. Anderson, U.S. Marine Corps, was Judge Advocate, met aboard at 9.35am, adjourning at 12.03pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 94° to 93°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft 85° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 92° to 90°.
Took duty as guard boat at 8.00am.
Continued general field day.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and misty, with passing showers first part of watch.
Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Lowered steam launch into water at 1.00pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Temperatures of magazines: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 94° to 93°; fixed ammunition [room] 96° to 94°; aft 85° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 92° to 90°.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and rainy.
Gentle to light breezes from ENE to NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
Liberty party returned aboard at 5.05pm, H.H. Albert, Private Marine, and R.B.H. Heise, Corporal, absent.
Sent liberty party ashore at 5.30pm.
At 7.30pm transferred T.J. Frawley, Oiler, to U.S.S. "New Orleans", with bag, hammock, and necessary transfer papers.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and rainy.
Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
J. Sullivan, Coal Passer, was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer, his term of confinement having expired.
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7 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast, with passing showers.
Gentle to moderate breeze from ENE.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to overcast, misty and rainy.
Gentle to light breezes from ENE to East.
Barometer rising.
Liberty party returned aboard at 8.00am.
Time and uniform signal (general signal 735) from flagship at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and rain to fair.
Light breezes from East to ESE.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, and ship was inspected by the Commanding Officer.
All hands aft for general muster.
Medal of Honor was presented to J. Quick, Coxswain, for heroism displayed in rescue of drowning man.
Absentees: H.H. Albert, Private Marine, and R.B.H. Heise, Corporal U.S. Marine Corps.
At 11.00am held divine service.
Temperatures of magazines: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 90° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Semaphore exercise executed every hour with flagship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair to overcast and rain.
Light breeze from East to ESE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.00pm sent liberty party ashore.
H.H. Albert, Private Marine, and R.B.H. Heise, Corporal U.S. Marine Corps, returned on board 23 hours over time.
Semaphore signals made every hour with flagship.
Temperatures [of] magazines: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 96° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft magazine 86° 85°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Gentle breeze from ESE to East.
Barometer rising slowly.
By permission of Senior Squadron Commander the starboard engine was placed out of commission till Wednesday.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy, drizzling, squally, passing showers rain.
Light airs, light, gentle and moderate breezes from East by South SE and ESE.
Barometer steady and falling.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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8 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast, cloudy, passing showers, rain, misty last part.
Gentle to light breezes to light airs from the SE and SSE.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy, with passing showers.
Light airs from the SSE.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
A small Japanese [steamer] came into the harbor and anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy, raining.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SSE.
Barometer about steady.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, then exercised divisions as follows: 1st Division first aid to wounded; 2nd Division artillery; 3rd Division infantry; Powder [Division] stations; Marines infantry; 2nd period instruction apprentices.
A General Court Martial, of which Commander Aaron Ward, U.S. Navy, was President and Captain C.G. Anderson, U.S. Marine Corps, Judge Advocate, met at 9.45am, and adjourned at 11.50am until 9.30am September 9, 1902.
Lieutenant W.K. Gise, U.S. Navy, on board on survey in Ordnance Department
Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments: G.F. Reicheneder, Private Marine, rusty rifle, one week's extra duty; R.B.H. Heise, Corporal, 23 hours over leave, 2 months' 4th [conduct] class; H.H. Albert, Private Marine, 23 hours over leave, repeated offense, 3 months' 4th [conduct] class.
Executive Officer made official visit to Rear Admiral R.D. Evans, U.S. Navy.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: [forward] magazine 93° [Fahrenheit] to 92°; shell room 99° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 94°; aft magazine 85° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, raining to passing showers last part.
Light to gentle breezes from SSE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 93° [Fahrenheit] to 92°; shell room 99° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 94°; aft magazine 85° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°.
Exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
Quarterly Board inspected port chain locker, starboard alleyway, and after fixed ammunition room.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, to clear and pleasant, raining first part.
Gentle to light breezes from SSE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and exercised at [to in log-book] physical drill.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant, to overcast and cloudy, raining last part.
Light breeze from SSE.
Barometer about steady.
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9 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, to clear and pleasant, passing showers first part.
Light airs from SW to SE by East.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE by East.
Barometer rising.
At 8.00am took water boat alongside, and broke out guard flag.
Signal as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to overcast, with rain and passing showers.
Light airs to light breezes from SE by East.
Barometer unsteady.
A General Court Martial, of which Commander Aaron Ward, U.S. Navy, was President and Captain C.G. Anderson, U.S. Marine Corps, was Judge Advocate, met on board at 9.33am, adjourning at 11.00am.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by (1) battalion drill, (2) instruction of ordinary seamen and landsmen.
Broke out and cleaned starboard chain locker and after shell room, also starboard alleyway cofferdams.
Passed Assistant Surgeon J.A. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, went to United States Naval Hospital at 9.00am as member of Board of Survey.
Received in Equipment Department: 40 tons fresh water.
And in Construction and Repair Department: 2 oak logs, 7 inches x 12 inches x 7 inches; and 1 oak [log], 9 inches x 12 inches x 7 [inches].
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 92° [Fahrenheit] to 91°; shell room 93° to 91°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 93°; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light breezes to light airs from SSE.
Barometer steady.
Exercised at following drills: (1) boats' regular crews under sail; (2) boats with crew of firemen and Marines.
Painted and restowed starboard chain locker and after shell room.
Exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 92° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 92° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 92° to 90°; aft magazine 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to fair and warm.
Light airs from SSE to SW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Sent liberty party ashore at 6.00pm.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees, followed by physical exercise without arms.
Exercised at signaling with Ardois system from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to South and calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
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10 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and misty, with drizzling rain at end of watch.
Light airs from North by West.
Barometer rising.
Painted boot-topping below water line of ship.
Time signal (general signal 735) from flagship at 7.00am.
Ash boats came alongside at 5.30am, took away five loads.
Received in Paymaster's Department: 131 pounds fresh bread; and 164 pounds fresh vegetables; 164 pounds fresh beef.
Liberty party returned aboard at 7.30am.
Hauled down guard flag at 8.00am.
Received in Ordnance Department from Kanamura Firearm Company: 1000 rounds BB, for target practice; 500 rounds of .22 caliber short ammunition.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the North by West and NE and calm.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 8.04am the Italian cruiser "Puglia" left the harbor.
At 8.10am two Japanese steamers came into the harbor and anchored.
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Annapolis" came on board on duty as witness for General Court Martial.
At 9.39am a General Court Martial, of which Commander A. Ward was President and Captain C.G. Anderson, U.S. Marine Corps, Judge Advocate, met on board.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by the following drills: collision drill, times: Engineer's Division 1 minute 10 seconds; Powder Division 1 minute 40 seconds; Third Division 1 minute 50 seconds; Second Division 2 minutes seconds; First Division 5 minutes 20 seconds.
Second period: bag inspection; instruction of apprentices.
Transferred to Naval Hospital, Yokohama: F.W. Peters, Seaman, for treatment.
At 10.30am steam launch left ship and reported to United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky", in charge of Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, for practice of fleet maneuvers.
At 11.20am General Court Martial adjourned until 9.30am the 11th of this month.
Temperatures of magazines: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 97° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 96°; aft magazine 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light breezes from the NE and calm.
Barometer falling and steady.
At 1.25pm the steam launch left the ship, in charge of Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted [Olmstead in log-book], U.S. Navy, for practice of fleet maneuvers.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Temperatures of magazines: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 97° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft 86° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy, overcast and drizzling last part.
Calm and light airs and from the ENE.
Barometer rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercise.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the ENE.
Barometer steady and falling.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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11 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the NE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs and light breezes from the NE.
Barometer steady and rising.
Carried out morning orders.
At 6.00am ash lighter came alongside.
At 7.30am liberty party returned, three absentees.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy.
Light breeze to light airs from ENE to East.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, J. Sullivan, Coal Passer, and M.L. Patton, Private Marine, absent, then called to general quarters.
Divisions reported ready as follows: 1st Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; 2nd Division 4 minutes 20 seconds; 3rd Division 6 minutes 0 seconds; Powder Division 6 minutes; Engineer's Division 7 minutes.
Overhauled battery, second period.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 95° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 92° to 90°; aft 84° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 87°.
A General Court Martial, of which Commander Aaron Ward, U.S. Navy, was President and Captain C.G. Anderson, U.S. Marine Corps, was Judge Advocate, convened at 9.30am.
At 10.20am Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, reported alongside U.S.S. "Kentucky" in charge of steam launch for tactical drill.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light breeze from East.
Barometer falling.
Drills at 1.15pm as follows: Marines and firemen great guns; instructed coxswains in handling boats, salutes, et cetera; instructed divisions in seamanship; exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
At 1.15pm Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted [Olmstead in log-book] reported alongside U.S.S. "Kentucky" in charge of steam launch for tactical drill.
At 1.30pm Japanese steamer "Nippon Maru" stood out of harbor.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 94° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 91° to 90°; aft magazine 84° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 87°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light breeze from South by East to SE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, J. Sullivan, Coal Passer, and M.L. Patton, Private Marine, absent, then exercised at physical drill.
General Court Martial adjourned at 5.15pm to await action of convening authority.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from SE to East.
Barometer about steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
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12 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Barometer about steady.
Light airs to light breezes from East.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from NNE to NE.
Barometer rising, then steady.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 130 pounds fresh bread; 162½ pounds fresh beef; 162½ pounds fresh vegetables.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
Discharged ashes into lighter.
Liberty party returned.
J. Sullivan, Coal Passer, absent.
M.L. Patton, Private Marine, returned from leave 24 hours over time.
Broke out guard flag at 8.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm.
Light breezes to light airs from NW, shifting to ESE, NNE and SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, J. Sullivan, Coal Passer, absent, followed by drills as follows: train battery; arm and away boats, distant service; and abandon ship and took height of freeboard of boats manned for abandon ship, as follows: steamer 13 inches; 1st cutter 14 inches; 2nd cutter 12 inches; 3rd cutter 10 inches; whaleboat 13 inches.
At 8.30am U.S.S. "New Orleans" got under way and left the harbor.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 94° to 92°; [fixed ammunition room] 95° to 93°; aft magazine 85° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Commanding Officer of flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" visited Commanding Officer of this ship at 10.30am, leaving at 10.45am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from SE to SSE.
Barometer steady.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 88° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 93° to 91°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 91°; aft 85° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 80°.
Tested flood cocks and drains, all in good work condition.
Exercised divisions as follows: 1st [Division] bayonet exercise; 2nd [Division] single sticks; 3rd [Division] artillery; Marines signaling and bayonet exercise.
Exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
Overhauled pumps, inspected compartments and tested magazine and shell room flood cocks.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of S. Hansen, Coxswain, for 12 months.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Sent liberty party ashore at 4.00pm.
Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted [Olmstead in log-book], U.S. Navy, reported with steam launch to flagship for tactical drill.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from SSE to West.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, J. Sullivan, Coal Passer, absent, followed by fire quarters and physical exercise without arms.
Exercised from 6.30pm to 8.00pm at signals with Ardois [signal] system.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Ensign J.D. Wainwright, U.S. Navy, was sent to Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan, at 5.30pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
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13 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SE to East.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to overcast and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from East to NE and calm.
Barometer unsteady.
Aired bedding.
General field day.
Time and uniform signal (general signal 735) from flagship at 7.00am.
Liberty party returned aboard at 7.30am, A.F. Don, Private Marine, and P. Heye, Quartermaster Third-class, absent.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the NE, East, and SE and calm.
Barometer falling and steady.
Field day.
At 9.40am a Japanese torpedo boat came into the harbor and anchored.
At 11.10am a Japanese steamer came into the harbor and anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] 90°; shell room 94° to 93°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 91°; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°.
Absentees: J. Sullivan, Coal Passer, R. Heye, Quartermaster Third-class, and A.F. Don, Private Marine.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: M.L. Patton, Private Marine, 24 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class; J.C. Lewis, Coal Passer, having poison in his possession, 3 days' extra duty.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the SE and South and calm.
Barometer falling.
At 12.30pm Seiner Majestät Schiff "Thetis" came into the harbor and anchored inside of the breakwater, and fired a salute of 15 guns, French ensign at the fore, also a salute of 13 guns, American ensign at the fore, which salutes were answered by both American and French flagships, gun for gun, German flag at the fore.
At 1.55pm the Japanese steamer "Kamakura Maru" came into the harbor and anchored.
At 3.14pm the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired a salute of 11 guns, American ensign at the fore.
Inspected bags and hammocks of crew.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 94° to 93°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 91°; aft magazine 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and drizzling.
Light airs to light breezes from the SSW, WSW, SE and SSE.
Barometer rising.
At 4.25pm the Japanese steamer "Fushiki Maru" ["Fushika Maru" in log-book] left port.
At 5.20pm Seiner Majestät Schiff "Thetis" fired a salute of 5 guns, German ensign at the fore.
Quarters at 5.00pm, served out clean hammocks, and followed by setting up exercise.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from the SSE and SE.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 8.24pm sighted a man-of-war coming into the harbor.
At 8.48pm a British gunboat anchored on starboard beam.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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14 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy, overcast, drizzling last part.
Light breezes from the SE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, clear and cloudy, drizzling.
Light airs and light breezes from the SSE and SE.
Barometer steady and rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Liberty party returned, four absentees.
Two steamers came into the harbor and anchored.
At 8.00am hoisted guard flag.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 130 pounds fresh bread; 162½ [pounds] fresh beef; 162½ pounds fresh vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling to rainy last part.
Light airs from SE to South.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as follows: R. Heye, Quartermaster Third-class, A.T. Don, Private Marine, R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, H. Schaefer, Ordinary Seaman, J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, and J.B. Turner, Private Marine.
J. Sullivan, Coal Passer, returned on board 73 hours over leave.
Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.
Commanding Officer of German cruiser "Thetis" called on Commanding Officer.
Divine service at 10.35am.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 95° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 95°; aft magazine 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling to rainy first part.
Light airs from South to South by East.
Barometer falling.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 95° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 93°; aft magazine 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy to clear and pleasant, passing showers first hour.
Light airs from North by West to WSW to calm.
Barometer rising.
H. Schaefer, Ordinary Seaman, and J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 9 hours over leave.
R. Heye [Hye in log-book], Quartermaster Third-class, returned on board 33 hours over leave.
P. Doyle, Coal Passer, released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NW.
Barometer about steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
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15 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant to foggy last part.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer falling and steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant, to overcast and cloudy, misty.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, returned on board 23 hours over leave, and A.T. Don, Private Marine, returned 47 hours over leave.
Hauled down guard flag at 8.00am.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs from NE to East.
Barometer falling.
Took magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 88° [Fahrenheit] to 86°; shell room 92° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 92°; aft magazine 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At 9.30am Rear Admiral R.D. Evans, U.S. Navy, accompanied by members of his staff, Captain C.H. Stockton, U.S. Navy, Lieutenant-Commander M. Bevington, U.S. Navy, Lieutenant F.L. Chapin, U.S. Navy, Lieutenant T. Washington, U.S. Navy, Lieutenant C. Brittain, U.S. Navy, Captain C.G. Anderson [Andreson in log-book], U.S. Marine Corps, and Ensign F.T. Evans, U.S. Navy, left U.S.S. "Kentucky" and came aboard this ship to make an inspection.
Hauled down the Admiral's flag on board U.S.S. "Kentucky", and hoisted it on this ship.
Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, J.B. Turner, Private Marine, absent.
The Admiral and his staff inspected crew at quarters and ship, also bags and hammocks.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and awarded the following punishments: J. Sullivan, Coal Passer, 73 hours over leave, 3 months 4th [conduct] class; G.F. Reicheneder, Private Marine, not cleaning gun brightwork, 7 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; R. Heye, Quartermaster Third-class, 33 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; H. Schaefer, Ordinary Seaman, 9 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, reduced 2 [conduct] classes; J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, 9 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class [for] one month; L.W. Berger, Ordinary Seaman, stowing unauthorized things in hammock netting, 1 week's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, 23 hours over leave, repeated, 2 days' extra duty, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class [for] 3 months; A.T. Don, Private Marine, 47 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class [for] one month.
Discharged ashes into lighter.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to fair and warm.
Calm and light airs from the East.
Barometer falling slowly.
Exercised crew for instruction, as follows: (1) battalion for landing, and general quarters when landing force is away; (2) divisional drills, 1st Division rifles, 2nd Division single sticks and revolvers, 3rd Division signals; (3) arm and away boats for distant service; (4) fire drill; (5) collision quarters; and (6) abandon ship.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward magazine 87° [Fahrenheit] to 85°; shell room 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 88°; aft magazine 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Received from the Yokohama Engine and Irons Works in Equipment Department: 120 fathoms (372 pounds) 4-inch manila rope, 4 stranded.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant, with passing showers at end of watch.
Light airs to light breezes from East to SE.
Barometer rising slowly.
The Admiral and staff left the ship at 4.25pm and returned aboard U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Hauled down Admiral's flag on this ship at 4.25pm, and hoisted it over U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 6.30pm J.B. Turner, [Private Marine], was brought aboard ship by Japanese policeman, 35½ hours over time.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
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16 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to overcast and pleasant.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 128 pounds fresh bread; 160 pounds fresh beef; and 160 pounds fresh vegetables.
Discharged ashes into lighters.
Time signal (general signal 735) from the flagship at 6.55am.
Commenced clearing ship for action at 6.13am.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Light airs from the NNE, NE and calm.
Barometer falling.
Cleared ship for action preparatory to Admiral's inspection.
At 9.30am the Senior Squadron Commander commanding the Northern Squadron came aboard with staff.
Broke the Rear Admiral's flag at the mizzen.
At 9.40am sounded general alarm, followed by general quarters.
Secured from general quarters at 10.45am.
Inspection by Admiral and staff.
At 11.00am exercised at man overboard.
At 11.05am a French barkentine and Japanese steamer came into the harbor and anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures: forward 87° [Fahrenheit] to 85°; shell room 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°; aft magazine 85° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Light airs and light breezes from the SE and ESE.
Barometer falling and steady.
At 1.17pm the Admiral and staff left the ship; secured from clear ship for action.
At 3.00pm the Japanese steamer "Taichu Maru" left the harbor.
At 3.02pm the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially upon the Commanding Officer of Seiner Majestät Schiff "Thetis".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Received in the Department of Supplies and Accounts: 4,997.79 yen.
By order of the Senior Squadron Commander transferred stadimeter number 92 to the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 87° [Fahrenheit] to 85°; shell room 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 86°; aft 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from the East.
Barometer steady and rising.
Two Japanese steamers left the harbor.
Made preparations for coaling ship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and passing showers.
Light airs and light breezes from the SW and South.
Barometer falling.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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17 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from SW by South and South.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from the South.
Barometer steady and falling.
A small Japanese steamer came into the harbor.
At 5.55am the French flagship "Redoutable" ["Redoubtable" in log-book] left the harbor.
At 6.05am coal lighters came alongside, and at 6.05am crew started coaling ship.
At 6.50am an English steamer left the harbor.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward magazine 89° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 96° to 93°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 92°; aft magazine 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from SW to South by West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Coaling ship.
Ceased coaling between 10.00am and 11.00am owing to the delay in delivering of lighters.
Started again at 11.08am, coaling from lighters on both sides.
English gunboat H.M.S. "Rambler" shifted anchorage to inside of breakwater.
Received on board for steaming purposes: 38 tons fresh water.
Turned over to water police one Japanese lighterman, caught smuggling liquor on board.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Finished coaling at 3.00pm, having taken on board 300 tons of coal, total time 5 hours 42 minutes.
U.S.S. "Vicksburg" came in and anchored at 2.30pm.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 95° to 93°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 92°; aft magazine 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
Ship's draught forward 13 feet 8 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant, lightning last part.
Light to moderate breezes from SW to West.
Barometer rising.
Cleaning ship.
Turned over to water police two Japanese, one for smuggling liquor on board, and the other for stowing himself in lighter without authority.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NW.
Barometer steady.
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18 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan
Lat 35.45, Long 139.65
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy weather.
Light to gentle breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from NNW to North.
Barometer rising, then steady.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 512 pounds fresh bread; 160 pounds fresh beef; 160 pounds fresh vegetables.
Discharged ashes into lighter.
Broke guard flag at 8.00am.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from North.
Barometer falling slowly.
Continued general cleaning of decks and paintwork throughout [through in log-book] watch.
At 10.30am the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Rambler" visited the Commanding Officer of this ship.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 480 pounds fresh beef; and 480 pounds vegetables; and (see list [below]).
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 3 gauge glasses, 18¾ inches x ½ inch, from the Yokohama Engine and Iron Works.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 3 barrels vacuum marine engine oil (156 U.S. gallons), from the Vacuum Oil Company, Yokohama, Japan.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 89° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 93° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 92° to 90°; aft magazine 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SE by East and calm.
Barometer steady.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 89° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 92° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°; aft magazine 85° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°.
Transferred to United States Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan: J.J. Hart, Corporal, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Continued general cleaning during this watch.
At 3.00pm the Commanding Officer of this ship visited the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Rambler".
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE to SW.
Barometer rising slowly.
A German cruiser came in and anchored at 4.06pm.
At 4.00pm she fired a salute of 13 guns, American flag at the fore.
The flagship returned a salute of 13 guns, German flag at fore.
At 4.20pm D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, could not be found on board, the ship being thoroughly searched.
Commenced securing ship for sea.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, absent, followed by physical drill.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Hoisted steam launch at 6.45pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer rising slowly.
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[Inserted note]
September 18th, 1902.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 2000 pounds sugar; 150 pounds tea; 500 pounds coffee; 5000 pounds flour; 800 pounds salt pork; 800 pounds smoked meat; 1000 pounds vegetables, tinned; 600 pounds dried fruit; 400 pounds butter; 500 pounds rice; 500 pounds tomatoes; 75 gallons peas, dried; 840 pounds canned fruit; 380 pounds condensed milk; 400 pounds macaroni; 200 pounds cheese; 200 pounds salt, table; 15 pounds pepper; 200 pounds lard; 25 pounds mustard, dried; 10 pounds yeast.
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19 September 1902
At anchor off Yokohama, Japan, and at sea, making passage to Kobe
Lat 34.58, Long 139.03
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NNE to North by East.
Barometer unsteady.
Called all hands at 4.00am.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from North by East to North.
Barometer rising.
At 4.55am called all hands up anchor.
Draught of ship forward 13 feet 9 inches, aft 16 feet 7 inches.
Anchor up at 5.09am, and went ahead with both engines, taking position astern of United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky", which had just got under way.
At 5.45am put over patent log, reading 0, Treaty Point bearing West, distant 1½ miles.
At 6.07am flagship slowed to half speed on account of hot bearing.
Full speed ahead at 6.21am.
At 7.28am flagship set course SW½W (magnetic).
Steaming ahead during watch under 4 boilers, average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions (7.00am to 8.00am) 106.9.
Commanding Officer conned on course between SW and South before 7.28am.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Unable at reserved speed to maintain position from flagship.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and hazy.
Light breezes and light airs from the NW, North by West and NNW.
Barometer steady and falling.
Steaming ahead in squadron, unable to maintain position with flagship at reserved speed.
Held mast at 9.00am and the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.B. Turner, Private Marine, brought off by police 35½ hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; L. Bright, Ordinary Seaman, disrespect to sentry on port, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 3rd [conduct] class; S.S. Ball, Private Marine, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty; H. Friedenberg, Landsman, late hammock and sleeping with clothes on, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class, 3 days' extra duty.
By order of the Commanding Officer L. Bright, Ordinary Seaman, was confined in solitary confinement, in accordance with punishment awarded.
Quarters at 9.30am, absentee D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, followed by the following drills: train battery; stations for arm and away; 1st Division signals and aiming; 2nd Division revolvers and single sticks; 3rd Division rifles; Morris tube all gun pointers; Marines bayonet exercise.
Sighted large steamer standing out to sea.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 111.2.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 94° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 92°; aft magazine 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 87°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to fresh breezes from WSW to West.
Barometer falling and then steady.
At 12.30pm changed course to S67°W, patent log [reading] 36.
At 3.18pm slowed down to 90 turns, and at 3.40pm to 80 turns per minutes, on account of rough weather.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: [forward] 90° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 94° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 92°; aft 86° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 86°.
Tested flood cocks and drains, and found them in good good condition.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 102.4.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Fresh breezes from West.
Barometer rising.
Continued steaming under four boilers, on course S67°W, at 80 revolutions until 4.18pm, then slowed to 70 revolutions to prevent excessive pitching.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, absent, followed by fire quarters and collision drill.
At fire quarters 1st stream in 55 seconds, 2nd in 55 seconds, 3rd in 1 minute, 4th in 1 minute, and 5th in 2 minutes 15 seconds.
At 6.00pm lost sight of United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 71.
At 7.40pm changed course to South to decrease force of wind on awnings while furling them.
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8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy.
Stiff, fresh to moderate breezes from the West by North.
Barometer steady and rising.
Steaming ahead on course South, per standard compass, under four boilers.
At 8.20pm changed course to SW, per standard compass, patent log [reading] 30.5.
At 8.28pm changed course to S56°W, per standard compass, patent log [reading] 34.9.
Moderate sea.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 70.1.
Treaty Point is also known as Hommoku-misaki.
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20 September 1902
At sea, making passage to Kobe
Lat 33.33, Long 136.11
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Moderate to gentle breezes from West to NW by North.
Barometer rising, then falling.
At 3.45am changed course to S80°W, patent log [reading] 86.2, and increased revolutions to 89, steam on four boilers.
Average steam 120, average revolutions 71.7.
4am to 8am:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from NW by North and North.
Continued course S80°W (per standard compass) during watch.
Steamed at 80 revolutions, both engines, until 6.11am, when changed to 60, and at 6.23am to 100 revolutions.
Four boilers in use.
At 8.00am changed course to N85°W, patent log [reading] 25.6.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 89.5.
Two locker bags were blown overboard from clothes line.
8am to meridian:
Clear and cloudy.
Moderate, gentle to light breezes and light airs from the NNE and NNW.
Barometer rising, then falling slightly.
Steaming ahead on course N85°W (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Field day.
Absentee: D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate.
At 12.00pm changed course [to] N78°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 71.0.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 110.1.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward magazine 92° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 92°; aft magazine 92° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SSE to NW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.45pm changed course to S88°W, patent log [reading] 90.3.
At 2.40pm changed course to N70°W, patent log [reading] 0.7.
Steam on four boilers.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 109.2.
Temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 97° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 92°; aft magazine 92° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Stiff breezes from NW by North to NNW, then moderate breezes from North by West.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, absent, followed by drill at closing watertight doors.
Steaming at full speed, under four boilers, course N70°W (per standard compass) until 4.45pm, when changed to N40°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 23.0.
Sighted Hino Misaki [Hinomi Saki in log-book] light at 6.15pm, and at 7.25pm, when it bore East, changed course to N2°E (per standard compass), patent log reading 51.7.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 110.4.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy.
Moderate, gentle to light breezes from the NNE and ENE.
Barometer steady and rising.
Steaming ahead on course N2°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
At 8.22pm changed course to NNE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 61.8.
At 8.42pm changed course to NE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 65.5.
At 8.50pm changed course [to] N2°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 66.7.
At 9.27pm changed course to North by East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.7.
At 9.35pm changed course to NNE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.2.
At 9.50pm changed course to NE½E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 77.7.
At 10.18pm changed course to ENE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 83.7.
At 10.18pm [sic] hauled in patent log, reading 84.8.
At 10.34pm slowed speed, both engines, and steamed on various courses to an anchorage.
At 10.35pm [called] bring ship to anchor, and at 11.24pm came to with starboard anchor in 12¼ fathoms of water and 45 fathoms of chain.
Passed two large steamers standing out to sea.
Average steam 118 [pounds], average revolutions 98.5.
Banked fires under four boilers.
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21 September 1902
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.20
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light breezes and light airs from the East.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer unsteady.
At 5.30am [called] up anchor, and at 5.49am started ahead at full speed on both engines.
At 5.52am set course North by East (per compass).
At 6.20am made out Wada Misaki light, Kobe, Japan, and changed course to N16°W (per compass).
After 6.30am Commanding Officer conned ship into Kobe harbor.
At 6.45am slowed to half speed, and at 6.55am stopped while Quarantine Officer and Harbor Master came aboard.
They left at 7.14am, and Commanding Officer conned ship at half speed to anchorage.
At 7.45am [called] bring ship to anchor.
At 7.52am anchored with starboard anchor at 35 fathoms of chain in 7 fathoms of water.
Bearings: Wada Misaki light S40°W (per compass), staff Kawa Saki N67°W (per compass), ship's head East (per compass).
Four boilers in use.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 104 (6.00am to 8.00am).
Sighted French flagship "Redoutable" ["Redoubtable" in log-book] and French cruiser "Décidée" ["Décedée" in log-book] in the harbor, and a German warship in dry dock.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy.
Calm and light airs from the East.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 8.20am a boarding officer from the French flagship called on board, which call was returned.
Quarters at 9.30am, absentee: D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate.
At 9.15am Chinese revenue cutter "Liu Hsing" left the harbor.
The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship, followed by the reading of the Articles for the Government of the Navy to the crew.
At 9.24am the French Admiral hoisted his flag on the French gunboat "Décidée", and hauled it down at 10.30am.
Several steamers entered and left the harbor.
Temperature of magazines, as follows: forward magazine 88° [Fahrenheit] to 86°; shell room 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°; aft magazine 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 85°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Light airs from the East, SSE and SE and calm.
Barometer unsteady.
At 1.30pm the Commanding Officer paid an official call upon the French flagship "Redoutable" ["Redoubtable" in log-book].
At 2.25pm the Seiner Majestät Schiff "Seeadler" ["Seedler" in log-book] left dock and was hauled out in the harbor.
At 3.00pm the American Consul at Kobe called officially upon the Commanding Officer and wardroom, and upon his departure a salute of seven guns was fired, American ensign at the fore.
Several steamers entered and left the harbor.
Temperature of magazines, as follows: forward magazine 88° [Fahrenheit] to 86°; shell room 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°; aft magazine 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 84°.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy, misty drizzling.
Calm and light airs from the West and NW.
Barometer steady.
At 4.25pm boarding officer from Seiner Majestät Schiff "Seeadler" called aboard, which call was returned.
Several steamers entered and left the harbor.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy, misty, drizzling, rainy.
Light airs to light breezes from the West and NW.
Barometer steady.
Two small steamers came into the harbor.
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22 September 1902
At anchor off Kobe, Japan
Lat 34.67, Long 135.20
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast, cloudy and rainy.
Light airs and light breezes from the WNW and ESE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy, rainy, misty and passing showers.
Light airs to light breezes from NE, ENE and East.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Broke out holds and magazines in preparation for Board of Inspection.
Two small steamers left port.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, absent, then exercised as follows: 1st Division revolvers; 2nd Division signals and aiming; 3rd Division rifles; Marines bayonet drill; second period instructed apprentices.
L. Bright, Ordinary Seaman, released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer, his term of confinement having expired.
Pacific Mail [Steamship Company steamer] "Korea" came in and anchored at 10.30am.
Boarding officer boarded "Korea".
Commanding Officer paid official visit to Commanding Officer of German gunboat "Seeadler" and United States Consul.
Commanding Officer of German gunboat "Seeadler" called on Commanding Officer.
Quarterly Board inspected fore hold, forward fixed ammunition room and after magazine.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 90° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 91° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°; aft 80° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 79°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, raining to drizzling.
Light airs to light breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Drills at 1.15pm, as follows: 1st Division aiming; 2nd and 3rd Divisions signals; Marines aiming; gun pointers practiced at Morris tube.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 88° [Fahrenheit] to 86°; shell room 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 86°; aft 80° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 79°.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, misty.
Light airs from ENE.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, absent.
Aide to Vice Admiral Maréchal, French Navy, paid official visit to Commanding Officer on behalf of the Admiral.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, misty.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer unsteady.
Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Korea" stood out at 10.35pm.
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23 September 1902
At anchor off Kobe, Japan, and making passage through Inland Sea to Shanghai, China
Lat 34.37, Long 133.77
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy weather.
Light airs from ENE to NE.
Barometer about steady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy weather, misty.
Light airs from ESE to NW, then calm.
Barometer rising, then steady.
Pilot A. Murray came on board at 5.00am, and at 5.15am got under way and stood out of harbor.
At 5.33am put over patent log, reading 0.0.
Steam on four boilers.
Draught forward 13 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 4 inches.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 88° [Fahrenheit] to 86°; shell room 96° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°; aft 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 108.9.
8am to meridian:
Overcast to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SW by West and light to gentle breezes from SSW.
Barometer steady.
Misty at beginning of watch.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and awarded the following punishments: C. Murray, Coal Passer, M. Courtney, Apprentice Second-class, clothes in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; H.A. Show, Landsman, sleeping in while watch on deck, 4 days' extra duty; L.C. Proulx, Landsman, sleeping in boat after all hands, 4 days' extra duty; W.P. McKinnon, Ordinary Seaman, same; F. Caucino, Apprentice Second-class, not cleaning gun brightwork, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; A.T. Don, Private Marine, late hammock; 1 day's extra duty.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, absent, followed by the following drills: train battery; battalion, heavy marching order; 2nd period instruction of ordinary seamen and landsmen in seamanship; exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
Hull Board inspected Navigator's and Equipment storerooms.
Steaming at full speed under four boilers, pilot conning among islands of Inland Sea, on courses generally SE by South.
At 11.52am Toyo-shima [Toyo in log-book] light bore abeam, North, distant about 150 yards.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 109.7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy, overcast, drizzling.
Gentle breezes from the SSW and WSW.
Barometer steady.
Steaming ahead on various courses, pilot conning the ship, under four boilers, natural draught.
At 12.45pm passed the Occidental and Oriental [Steamship Company] mail steamer "Coptic" standing towards Kobe.
Passed two small Japanese steamers standing to the Eastward.
Inspected forward shell room.
At 2.31pm steadied on course S70°W (per standard compass).
At 3.38pm changed course to S66°W (per standard compass), and continued on various courses to end of watch.
At 3.40pm passed the German gunboat "Luchs" standing to the Eastward.
Miojin Island abeam at end of watch.
Average steam 119 pounds, average revolutions 109.9.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, passing showers last part.
Light breeze from WSW.
Barometer rising.
Steam on four boilers.
At 7.00pm set course S73°W (per standard compass).
At 6.00pm Tsuru-shima light bore abeam.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, absent, then exercised at physical drill.
Temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 86° [Fahrenheit] to 84°; shell room 84° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 91° to 89°; aft 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 114.3.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast to cloudy and cool, with light passing showers at beginning of watch.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW to SW.
Barometer steady.
Pilot conning among islands of Inland Sea, on courses generally West by North.
At 10.14pm Hime Shima bore abeam, South, distant 2½ miles.
Steaming at full speed under four boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 110.
Toyo-shima is also known as Te Shima.
Miojin Island is also known as Miojin Sima and Myojin Shima.
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24 September 1902
At sea, making passage to Shanghai, China
Lat 33.62, Long 129.00
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy.
Gentle to light breezes from the SW.
Barometer steady and falling.
Steaming ahead on various courses, pilot conning the ship, under four boilers, natural draught.
At 2.30am took in patent log, reading 30.3.
At 2.31am half speed ahead.
At 2.32am slow speed ahead.
At 2.33am stopped both engines and pilot left the ship.
At 2.50am ahead slow speed, and at 2.55am ahead full speed on various courses, the Commanding Officer conning the ship.
At 2.56am put over the patent log.
At 3.00am set course to N34°W (per standard compass).
At 3.35am changed course to West (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 36.6.
At 3.45am changed course to S82°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 39.1.
Average steam 119 pounds, average revolutions 106.5.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breeze from SW to West by North.
Barometer steady, then rising.
Steaming on course S82°W (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 107.9.
8am to meridian:
Overcast to cloudy, with passing showers at beginning of watch.
Moderate to stiff breezes from WNW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, absent, followed by the following drills: collision drill; 2nd period instruction of apprentices in seamanship.
Issued clothing and small stores.
Scraped topmasts.
At 11.20am set back all clocks 19 minutes.
Exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°; aft 80° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 80°.
Continued course S82°W (per standard compass) until 9.00am, when changed course to S63°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 95.1.
Steaming at full speed under four boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 107.6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy, passing showers first part.
Moderate breezes from the West by North.
Barometer steady and falling.
Steaming ahead on course S63°W (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Finished scraping down spars and continued exercise of gun pointers at the Morris tube.
At 12.50pm sighted steamer on port bow standing to Northward.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 108.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Moderate to fresh breezes from West by North to WNW.
Barometer rising.
At 4.30pm slowed to 90 revolutions on account of rough weather.
Steaming on course S63°W (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 92.2.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 88° [Fahrenheit] to 86°; shell room 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 88°; aft 80° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 80°.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Stiff to moderate breezes from NW.
Barometer falling.
Continued course S63°W (per standard compass) during watch.
Steaming under four boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.
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25 September 1902
At sea, making passage to Shanghai, China
Lat 31.80, Long 125.07
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Moderate to stiff breezes from the NW and NW by West.
Barometer falling and steady.
Steaming ahead on course S63°W (per standard compass), under four boilers, natural draught.
At 3.20am sighted a white light off port bow standing to the Northward.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to pleasant weather.
Gentle breezes from NW by West.
Barometer rising.
Steaming on course S63°W (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NW.
Barometer slightly unsteady.
Broke out sheet chain locker, paint locker and forward magazine for inspection by [of in log-book] Hull Board.
Absentee: D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate.
Exercised Marines at signal drill.
At 11.20am set all clocks back 19 minutes.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 87° [Fahrenheit] to 85°; shell room 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°; aft 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 81°.
Continued course S63°W (per standard compass) throughout [through in log-book] watch.
Steaming under four boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Moderate to gentle breezes from the NNW.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Steaming ahead on course S63°W (per standard compass), under four boilers, natural draught.
At 12.29pm changed course to S70°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 70.1.
At 1.15pm drill call, First, Second, Third Divisions instructed in seamanship, Marines instructed at great guns, followed by exercise of gun pointers with Morris tube.
At 3.30pm started to tar down all rigging.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.1.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 86° [Fahrenheit] to 84°; shell room 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°; aft 81° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 81°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from NW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, absent.
Tarred down standing rigging.
Steaming on course S70°W (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.1.
8pm to midnight:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Continued course S70°W (per standard compass) throughout [through in log-book] watch.
Steaming under four boilers at 90 revolutions until 8.15pm, when slowed to 70 revolutions.
Average revolutions 71.2, average steam 120 pounds.
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26 September 1902
At sea, making passage to and at anchor in Woosung River
Lat 31.40, Long 121.52 [Estimated]
Midnight to 4am:
Clear and cloudy.
Gentle to light breezes from the NW.
Barometer falling and steady.
Steaming ahead on course S70°W (per standard compass), under four boilers, natural draught.
At 12.05am sighted North Saddle Island light bearing S62°W (per standard compass).
At 1.20am sighted a vessel's light on the port bow.
At 3.37am North Saddle Island light on bow, patent log [reading] 99.7.
At 3.54am North Saddle Island bearing South (per standard compass), distance 4.7 miles, and changed course to N80°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 2.6.
At 3.40am increased speed to 100 turns.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 74.6.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.38am changed course to N87°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 21.1.
At 6.25am hauled in patent log, reading 28.5.
At 6.30am Pilot R. Aherns came on board.
Fairway buoy abeam at 6.35am.
Tungsha lightship abeam at 7.30am.
Steaming under four boilers.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 102.0.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NW to NNW.
Barometer falling.
At 8.25am set all clocks back 21 minutes
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, absent.
Exercised divisions at following drills: train battery; and 1st Division rifles; 2nd Division revolvers and single sticks; 3rd Division signals and aiming; Powder Division stations; and Marines infantry.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 87° [Fahrenheit] to 85°; shell room 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°; aft 84° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 85°.
At 9.00am sighted United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky", U.S.S. "Monterey", French cruisers "Bugeaud" ["Beaugad" in log-book] and "Pascal" off mouth of Woosung river.
At 9.20am hauled down Admiral's flag on United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 9.32am broke Admiral's flag on U.S.S. "Monterey" and fired salute of 13 guns.
At 9.30am slowed down while exchanging signals with flagship.
Sighted H.M.S. "Albion" and a Japanese gunboat off mouth of Woosung river.
At 10.09am fired a salute of 21 guns, Chinese flag at the main.
At 10.18am a return salute of 21 guns was fired from Woosung Fort, United States ensign displayed.
At 10.25am Harbor Master came aboard.
Arrived off Woosung at 10.40am and moored ship, dropping port anchor at 10.46am, starboard anchor at 10.51am, in 4 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms on each chain.
Bearings: Chinese flagstaff N64°E (per standard compass), beacon N78°W (per standard compass), ship's head SE by East (per standard compass).
Sighted in harbor U.S.S. "Helena", U.S.S. "Wilmington", U.S.S. "Vicksburg", U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn", and three Chinese men-of-war.
Boarding officer from senior Chinese man-of-war visited the ship at 11.00am.
Harbor Master and pilot left ship at 11.15am.
At 11.30am the Commanding Officer left ship and called on Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Helena", and U.S.S. "Wilmington".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 97.3 (1 hour).
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from North.
Barometer falling.
Tested flood cocks, overflows and drains, found them to be in good working order.
Exercised divisions as follows: 1st and 2nd [Divisions] signals; 3rd [Division] and Marines aiming.
Exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
At 1.53pm received from U.S.S. "Helena": J. Kavanaugh, Gunner's Mate Second-class, with bag, hammock, transfer papers and Continuous Service Certificate number 12789.
At 2.35pm U.S.S. "Helena" commenced unmooring ship, and at 3.20pm got under way and stood down the river.
At 3.30pm Ensign R.T. Menner returned boarding visit to senior Chinese man-of-war.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 87° [Fahrenheit] to 85°; shell room 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°; aft 84° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 85°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
[4pm to 8pm: see inserted note below]
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Light breezes to light airs from NNE.
Barometer falling.
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[Inserted note]
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady.
Mustered quarters at 5.00pm, D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, absent, followed by fire quarters and physical drill without arms.
At fire quarters 1st stream [in] 50 seconds, 2nd 1 minute 10 seconds, 3rd 1 minute 20 seconds, 4th 1 minute 20 seconds, 5th 2 minutes 20 seconds.
Received from U.S.S. "Wilmington" with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: L. Carney, Ship's Cook Fourth-class.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Wilmington": J.W. Shearer, Private Marine; and W.S. Walker, Private Marine, with bags, hammocks and transfer papers.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
The Woosung River is also known as Wusong Kou.
North Saddle Island is also known as Huaniao Shan.
Tungsha is also known as Tongsha.
Woosung is also known as Wusong.
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27 September 1902
At anchor off Woosung, China
Lat 31.40, Long 121.52
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and cool.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW.
Barometer rising slowly.
General field day.
Aired bedding.
U.S.S. "Vicksburg" went alongside the collier U.S.S. "Saturn" before daylight, and commenced coaling at 5.48am.
Time and uniform signals from flagship at 7.00am, general signals 681, 699, 706 and 716.
At 7.52am was designated by flagship to take guard duty.
Broke guard flag at 8.00am.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy.
Light breezes from the North by West North and North by East.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
Absentee: D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate.
U.S.S. "Vicksburg" taking ammunition from the United States collier U.S.S. "Saturn".
At 9.00am Paymaster L. Hunt, U.S. Navy, reported aboard for duty to inspect paymaster's accounts of ship.
The Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially on the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" and U.S.S. "Monterey".
At 9.45am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Wilmington" called on board.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following changes of ratings and acting appointments, from date set opposite their names: C.R. Davis, Coxswain to Boatswain's Mate Second-class, September 18, 1902; J.A. McNulty, Seaman to Coxswain, August 7, 1902; J.J. Brady, Coxswain to Gunner's Mate Third-class, September 30, 1902; T.L. Casey, Gunner's Mate Third-class to Seaman, September 30, 1902; L.C. Hamilton, Seaman to Coxswain, September 30, 1902; P. Hahn, Seaman to Coxswain, September 18, 1902; J.C. Brown, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, July 1, 1902; S.G. Chenoweth, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, August 8, 1902; S. Slama, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, July 1, 1902; C.F. Bliss, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, August 8, 1902; L.J. Burke, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, July 1, 1902; R. Parson, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, July 1, 1902; H. Staub, Landsman to Ordinary Seaman.
At 11.40am a steamer passed up the river, flying Mandarin's flag at the fore, the three Chinese men-of-war each fired a salute of two guns, Chinese flag at the fore.
Several steamers passed up and down the river.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 86° [Fahrenheit] to 85°; shell room 90° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°; aft 79° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 88°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the North by East and NNE.
Barometer falling.
Continued cleaning ship.
Painted all hammock nettings.
Several steamers passed up and down the river.
At 3.35pm the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially upon the Chinese cruisers "Hai Yung" and "Nan Shuin" ["Nan Schuin" in log-book], and Chinese torpedo boat destroyer "Fei Ying".
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 86° [Fahrenheit] to 85°; shell room 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 90°; aft 77° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 78°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs and light breezes from the NNE and North.
Barometer falling, then rising.
At 4.35pm Lieutenant E.A. Anderson, U.S. Navy, reported aboard on duty on Board of Survey in Department of Equipment Navigation.
Quarters at 5.00pm, absentee: D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate.
At 5.05pm U.S.S. "Vicksburg" got under way, and at 5.45pm she moored off port bow of this ship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from the North.
Barometer falling.
One small steamer passed up the river and a small steamer passed down the river.
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28 September 1902
At anchor off Woosung, China, and moored to U.S. Naval collier U.S.S. "Saturn"
Lat 31.40, Long 121.52
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs and light breezes from the North.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the North.
Barometer rising and steady.
Carried out morning orders, made preparations for ship going alongside collier, and for coaling.
Transferred to U.S.S. "New Orleans", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: C. Murray, Coal Passer.
At 8.00am hauled down guard flag.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 pounds fresh bread; 156¼ fresh beef; 156¼ vegetables.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from North to NNW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Commanding Officers of Chinese torpedo boat destroyer "Fei Ying" and U.S.S. "Vicksburg" paid official visits to Commanding Officer.
Got under way at 10.20am and moored alongside U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn", preparatory to coaling.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 86° [Fahrenheit] to 84°; shell room 92° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 92°; aft 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 81°.
D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, declared a deserter, having been ten days absent without leave.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling, then steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 85° [Fahrenheit] to 84°; shell room 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 92°; aft 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°.
Commanding Officer of His Imperial Chinese Majesty's ship "Nan Shuin" paid official visit to Commanding Officer.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW to calm.
Barometer rising.
Commanding Officer revoked the acting appointment of D. Harrington, Chief Boatswain's Mate, from September 18, 1902, reduced to Boatswain's Mate First-class, cause inefficiency in the discharge of his duty.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from WSW to SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
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29 September 1902
Moored to U.S. Naval collier U.S.S. "Saturn", off Woosung, China
Lat 31.40, Long 121.52
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer about steady.
Moon rose at 3.30am.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Commenced coaling at 6.00am.
Received on board 36 tons of coal, time: 1 hour 20 minutes.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 pounds fresh bread; 158¾ pounds fresh beef; 158¾ pounds fresh vegetables.
Discharged ashes into lighter (1 lighter).
Draft of ship forward 12 feet 5 inches, aft 15 feet 4 inches.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Coaling ship from collier U.S.S. "Saturn".
Received on board during watch 106 tons.
French man-o-war anchored outside and exchanged salutes with other vessels.
U.S.S. "Wilmington" left the river and anchored outside.
Discharged two boat's loads of ashes.
This ship designated as repeating ship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°; shell room 92° to 90°; aft 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breeze from SW, hauling to WSW.
Barometer steady.
Coaling ship, received during watch about 84 tons.
A Chinese gunboat passed standing down the river.
Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, left the ship at 1.00pm to hold survey on board U.S.S. "New Orleans", returning at 3.20pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from WSW to South by West.
Barometer rising.
Continued coaling until 4.45pm, when finished, having taken aboard 11 tons in the watch, total 231 tons.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Draft of ship 14 feet 8 inches forward, 16 feet 7 inches aft.
Received in Equipment Navigation Department: 75 gallons machine oil.
And in Ordnance Department: 5 gallons kerosene oil.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 92° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°; aft 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South by West.
Barometer steady.
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30 September 1902
Moored to U.S. Naval collier U.S.S. "Saturn", and at anchor off Woosung, China
Lat 31.40, Long 121.52
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer falling slightly.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South to SSW.
Barometer rising.
General cleaning of ship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the North.
Barometer steady and falling.
Field day.
At 9.40am the Chinese cruiser "Fei Ying" ["Fei Yun" in log-book] left the harbor and anchored in the Yangtze River [Yangtse River in log-book].
At 10.41am [called] all hands unmoor ship, singled all lines and cast off from the U.S. Naval collier U.S.S. "Saturn".
At 11.04am worked engines to bells and stood out of harbor, the Commanding Officer conning the ship.
At 11.15am this ship unavoidably carried away the after davit of a Chinese junk crossing the bow and crowding us out of the channel, engines going full speed astern.
At 11.54am came to with port anchor in 7 fathoms of water and 30 fathoms of chain, bearings: red buoy S47°W (per standard compass), black and red buoy S2°W (per standard compass), ship's head SE by South (per standard compass).
At 11.55am the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially upon the flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Vessels in river: United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky"; U.S.S. "Monterey"; U.S.S. "Wilmington"; U.S.S. "New Orleans"; French flagship "D'Entrecasteaux"; and H.M.S. "Albion".
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 88° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°; aft 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 80°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam pressure pounds 115.
Average revolutions 65.7.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the South by West and SW by West.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Several small steamers entered and left port.
Continued cleaning ship.
At 12.55pm U.S.S. "Monterey" got under way and went up the Woosung River.
At 1.00pm the Commanding Officer left the ship on duty on Court of Inquiry aboard U.S.S. "Wilmington".
At 1.40pm received in the Department of Supplies and Accounts: $25,000 Mexican.
Let fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler C, fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and B for auxiliary purposes.
At 2.10pm boarding officer from French flagship "D'Entrecasteaux" paid a call, which call was returned.
At 2.20pm water boat came alongside and received in the Department of Steam Engineering 25 tons of fresh water for steaming purposes.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 88° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 90° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°; aft 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 80°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs and light breezes from the WSW.
Barometer rising.
At 4.45pm the Commanding Officer left the ship and paid an official call aboard the French flagship "D'Entrecasteaux".
Quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy.
Light breezes from the WSW [WS by West in log-book] and SW.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 11.00pm fleet had signal drill with flagship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Approved: [signed] Aaron Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
The Woosung River is also known as Wusong Kou.
LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1902
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1 October 1902
At anchor off Woosung, China
Lat 31.40, Long 121.52
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light breezes from the SSW.
Barometer steady.
At 1.20am commenced swinging to ebb tide.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light breezes from the SSW.
Barometer rising.
Two small steamers entered the port and went up the river.
Carried out the morning orders.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Received in the Department of Supplies and Accounts: 160 pounds fresh bread; 224 pounds fresh beef; 224 pounds fresh vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SSW to South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Trained battery, exercised at collision drill, then at abandon ship, boats reported ready as follows: steamer 9 minutes 15 seconds; dinghy 9 minutes; 1st cutter 7 minutes 30 seconds; 2nd [cutter] 6 minutes 30 seconds; 3rd [cutter] 5 minutes 45 seconds; whaleboat 8 minutes 30 seconds; gig 3 minutes 30 seconds.
The Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments: O. Missel, Seaman, habitually indifferent at drill, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J.J. Clark, Apprentice Second-class, F.E. Hubbard, Private Marine, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty; B.M. Stout, Landsman, stowing bedding on boom, 3 days' extra duty; J.W. Miller, Private Marine, G.N. Reminger, Private Marine, not falling in when guard was called, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; R.C. Rudge, Private Marine, same offense 2 days' extra duty, 1 month longer 4th [conduct] class.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 92° to 90°; aft 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of J. Alcorn, Water Tender.
Rear Admiral Bayle, French Navy, and staff visited Commanding Officer officially.
At 9.40am Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Korea" got under way and stood out.
U.S.S. "Vicksburg" came down from Wusong and anchored with fleet.
Commanding Officer went on board U.S.S. "Wilmington" as member of a Court of Inquiry.
Exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SE by South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Commanding Officer went on board U.S.S. "Wilmington" as member of a Court of Inquiry.
Surveyed and condemned in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 28 pounds canned fruit; 20 pounds dried fruit; 28 pounds tinned beef; and 8 pounds tinned vegetables.
French cruiser "Pascal" came down Wusong River and anchored with French fleet.
Medical Board of Survey, of which Passed Assistant Surgeon M.S. Guest, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met on board.
Commanding Officer of French flagship "D'Entrecasteaux" paid official visit to Commanding Officer.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 88° [Fahrenheit] to 86°; shell room 91° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°; aft 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
Expended 260 pounds of black powder, 156 primers and 155 cork wads, for loading saluting charges.
Exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from SE by South.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
R. Parsons, Seaman, accidentally shot in right arm during practice with Morris tube.
Commanding Officer paid official visit to U.S.S. "New Orleans".
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy to clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE.
Barometer rising, then falling.
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2 October 1902
At anchor off Woosung, China
Lat 31.43, Long 121.54
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE.
Barometer falling, then steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE to SE.
Barometer rising.
French cruiser "Pascal" got under way at 5.30am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to fair and warm.
Light breezes from SSE to ESE.
Barometer above normal, falling slowly.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer investigated reports and assigned the following punishments: J. Sammond, Coal Passer, dirty bedding, repeated offense, 3 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; W.E. Bertin, Apprentice Second-class, not cleaning brightwork at gun and losing scabbard of cutlass, 3 days' extra duty; M. Courtney, Apprentice Second-class, not cleaning gun brightwork, 2 days' extra duty; Joseph Quick, Coxswain, extreme carelessness shooting a gun, reduced to 3rd [conduct] class; C.E. Miller, Seaman, L.W. Berger, Ordinary Seaman, L.C. Lewis, Coal Passer, G.F. Reicheneder, Private Marine, W.H. Crossman, Private Marine, H.H. Albert [Alberts in log-book], Private Marine, C.L. Niernes, Machinist First-class, F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, H. Kramer, Coppersmith, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty.
Mustered at quarters at 9.50am, followed by general quarters and overhauling of battery.
Times to provide at general quarters: 1st Division 5 minutes 42 seconds; 2nd [Division] 5 minutes 42 seconds; 3rd [Division] 5 minutes 20 seconds; Powder [Division] 5 minutes 20 seconds; Engineer's [Division] 5 minutes; Surgeon's [Division] 5 minutes 15 seconds.
F. Seela, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, received permanent appointment as Boatswain's Mate Second-class, dated April 6, 1902.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of C.L. Niernes, Machinist First-class.
At 9.00am made preparation for getting under way.
Got under way at 9.30am and moved out to new anchorage, further from mouth of Woosung River.
At 9.42am let go starboard anchor in 8 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms of chain, bearings: lightship S25°E (per standard compass), red buoy S21°W (per standard compass), ship's head NW (per standard compass).
Received in Construction and Repair Department from L. Charles and Company: 12 padlocks, brass; 25 gallons oil, raw, linseed; 392 pounds red lead, dry; 10 gallons Rahtjens' [Rathjens in log-book] number 3 [paint]; 6 gross emery cloth, assorted.
In Equipment Department: 36 pounds codline.
At 10.30am Passed Assistant Surgeon J.A. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, went aboard U.S.S. "New Orleans" as member of Board of Survey, returning aboard at 11.30am.
At 10.45am Commanding Officer went aboard U.S.S. "Wilmington", as member of Court of Inquiry, returning aboard at 11.55am.
U.S.S. "Pompey" came in and anchored at 11.10am.
A Chinese gunboat stood down Yangtze River [Yangste River in log-book] and anchored at 10.45am, off mouth of Woosung River.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 87° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 86°; aft 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 79°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
At 11.45am speed of flood tidal current 3.8 knots per hour.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair to cloudy and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from East by South to East by North.
Barometer above normal, slightly unsteady.
At 1.20pm Commanding Officer went aboard U.S.S. "Wilmington" as member of Court of Inquiry, returning aboard at 4.00pm.
Continued overhauling battery.
Exercised crews of Marines and firemen at battery.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 86°; shell room 88° to 86°; aft 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 79°.
Exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
At 12.15pm Chinese gunboat got under way and stood up Woosung River.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer above normal, rising slowly.
At 5.30pm speed of ebb tidal current 4 knots per hour.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
At 4.40pm Captain Sperry, commanding U.S.S. "New Orleans", called officially on Commanding Officer.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At 7.30pm an English man-of-war, flying a Rear Admiral's flag, came in and anchored.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from ESE.
Barometer above normal, falling slowly.
Exercised searchlight at 8.00pm.
Exercised at Ardois signals at 11.30pm.
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3 October 1902
At anchor off Woosung, China
Lat 31.43, Long 121.54
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East by South to East.
Barometer above normal, steady.
Continued exercise with Ardois system until 12.40am.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East and calm.
Barometer above normal, rising.
Time and uniform signal from flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" (general signal 735).
At 7.00am English Rear Admiral transferred his flag to H.M.S. "Albion".
Broke guard flag at 8.00am.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy.
Calm to light airs from the East, NE and NW.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 9.15am the Commanding Officer left the ship on duty on Court of Inquiry on board U.S.S. "Wilmington".
At 9.20am Italian flagship "Marco Polo" came down the Yangtze River [Yangste River in log-book] and anchored off Wusong.
Quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by the following drills: train battery; and exercise all boats under oars.
At 10.15am commenced swinging to flood tide.
At 10.45am drill call, followed by arm and away for distant service, time: 1st cutter 1 minute 45 seconds; 2nd cutter 1 minute 45 seconds; 3rd cutter 1 minute 15 seconds; whaleboat 1 minute; steamer 5 minutes 30 seconds.
Received in the Equipment Department: 8 roasting spoons; 8 can openers; 8 carving forks; 4 carving knives; 8 cooking knives; 8 mess pans; 8 galvanized iron pails; 11 pepper shakers; 11 salt cellars; 178 agate bowls; 2 baker's knives; 1 butcher's steel; 18 cups and saucers; 2 butter dishes; 2 meat dishes; 20 vegetable dishes; 18 dinner plates; 18 soup plates; 8 dish pans.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: [forward] 89° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 91° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 91° to 90°; aft 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to79°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Several small steamers passed in and out of the harbor.
Strength of current 3.8 knots at 8.30am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the NW, ENE, NNE and East.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.00pm H.M.S. "Eclipse" got under way and stood up the Woosung River.
At 1.25pm Italian flagship got under way and stood up the Woosung River.
Drills: 1st Division aiming; 2nd and 3rd Divisions signals; Marines aiming drill.
At 2.00pm three English torpedo boats came in and went up the Woosung River.
At 3.30pm a Danish cable steamer came into the harbor.
Received in the Department of Construction and Repair: 2 pieces of ash; 2 pieces of pine; and 24 butterfly nuts (brass).
Several small steamers passed up and down the river.
Exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 91° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°; aft 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 79°.
Made regular inspections.
Tested all flood cocks and drains, and found same in good condition.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs and light breezes from the NE by East and NE.
Barometer steady and rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercise and fire drill, times: 1st stream 40 seconds; 2nd [stream] 43 seconds; 3rd stream 50 seconds; 4th [stream] 1 minute; time for hand pump: 3 minutes 28 seconds.
The following named men received permanent appointments: J.J. Manning, Gunner's Mate Second-class as Gunner's Mate First-class [reversed in log-book]; L.R. Dorris, Machinist Second-class as Machinist First-class [reversed in log-book].
At 6.15pm strength of current 3.8 knots.
Ensign R.T. Menner, U.S. Navy, received his commission as such to date from July 1, 1902.
Several small steamers went up and down the river.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the ENE.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 10.30pm commenced swinging to flood tide.
Two small steamers went up the Woosung River.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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4 October 1902
At anchor off Woosung, China
Lat 31.43, Long 121.54
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the East, SSE, NE and NNE.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy.
Calm and light airs from the NNE.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Field day.
At 6.35am U.S.S. "Vicksburg" got under way and left the harbor.
Two small steamers came into the harbor and went up the river.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising, then falling.
General Cleaning Department approved sentence of Summary Court Martial, in accordance with which J. Quick, Coxswain, lost $36.36 (1 month's pay) and J. Sullivan, Coal Passer, lost $22.00 (1 month's pay).
J.A. McNulty, Coxswain, transferred to Municipal Hospital Shanghai, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers sent to flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 81° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 91° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 91° to 90°; aft 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
At 10.00am British flagship H.M.S. "Albion" got under way and stood out.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from ESE to ENE.
Barometer falling.
Ensign R.T. Menner, U.S. Navy, granted three days' leave of absence.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 81° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 91° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 91° to 90°; aft 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, then exercised at physical drill.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer about steady.
Fleet exercised with Ardois system of electric night signals.
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5 October 1902
At anchor off Woosung, China
Lat 31.43, Long 121.54
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from ENE to NE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
4am to 8am:
Clear to pleasant.
Light breezes from NNW to NNE.
Barometer rising.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 158¾ pounds fresh bread; 224¼ pounds fresh beef; 222¼ pounds fresh vegetables; 30 pounds dry hops.
Received in Equipment Department: 8 coffee boilers; 8 pastry boards; 1 potato pounder, large; 8 soup tureens; 50 pie pans; 1 fork, 18-inch; 1 [fork?], tormented; 2 [knives], skimming, perforated; 1 knife, Sabatier [Sebatier in log-book]; 2 pepper shakers, glass; 2 salt shakers, glass.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NE to ENE.
Barometer above normal, unsteady.
Liberty party returned aboard at 9.45am, J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate First-class, absent.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, the Commanding Officer inspected the ship and crew.
Marched aft and published [Navy] Department General Orders numbers 100 and 102.
Held general muster, absent without leave: J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate First-class.
Ensign C.T. Wade, U.S. Navy, received his commission as such, to date from July 1st, 1902.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 86° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°; aft 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 79°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer above normal, falling slowly.
At 12.15pm a Chinese transport came in and anchored.
Several merchant steamers passing up and down the river during watch.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 86° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°; aft 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 79°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer above normal, rising slowly.
At 7.40pm J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate First-class, returned aboard ship, 10 hours over time.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from NNE.
Barometer above normal, steady.
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6 October 1902
At anchor off Woosung, China
Lat 31.43, Long 121.54
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from NNE.
Barometer above normal, falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Light breezes NNE to North by East.
Barometer above normal, rising slowly.
U.S.S. "Pompey" got under way at 5.40am and went alongside of flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 6.20am the flagship commenced coaling from U.S.S. "Pompey".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Trained battery, then exercised divisions as follows: 1st [Division] single sticks; 2nd and 3rd [Divisions] infantry; Powder Division stations for general quarters and sighting; Marines bayonet drill; 2nd period instructed apprentices.
The Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments: M.L. Patton, Private Marine, J.W. Miller, Private Marine, D.A. Travis, Private Marine, sleeping in after all hands, 1 day's extra duty; G.F. Reicheneder, Private Marine, same offense, repeated, 3 days' extra duty; J.P. Burns, Oiler, using disrespectful language to chief machinist, reduced one [conduct] class, 3 days' extra duty; J.J. Clark, Apprentice Second-class, neglect of duty, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class, [and] late hammock, repeated, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class; J. Smedley, Coal Passer, S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman, H.H. Gripp, Apprentice Second-class, R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, F. Andre, Second-class Fireman, not airing bedding, 1 day's extra duty; G.F. Booth, Ordinary Seaman, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty; I.F. Harlow, Coxswain, out of uniform and using abusive language to the Corporal of the Guard, reduced one [conduct] class; H. Kramer, Coppersmith, and F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book], Chief Machinist, fighting on the forecastle, reduced two [conduct] classes; F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, using abusive language to ship's cook, reduced two [conduct] classes; C.E. Miller, Seaman, S.G. Chenoweth, Ordinary Seaman, bucket in lucky bag, 3 days' extra duty; James Gill, Carpenter's Mate First-class, 10 hours over time from liberty, 2 days' extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 86°; shell room 89° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°; aft 78° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 78°.
Commanding Officer reported on board U.S.S. "Wilmington" as a member of a Court of Inquiry.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from North by West to NNE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Commanding Officer reported on board U.S.S. "Wilmington" as a member of a Court of Inquiry.
Exercised divisions at aiming and sighting, exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 89° [Fahrenheit] to 86°; shell room 89° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°; aft 78° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 78°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and exercised at physical drill.
Mail steamer "Hong Kong Maru" came in and anchored.
At 6.10pm U.S.S. "Kentucky" finished coaling and U.S.S. "Pompey" went to her anchorage.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNE.
Barometer falling slowly.
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7 October 1902
At anchor off Woosung, China
Lat 31.43, Long 121.54
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from North to NNE.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 125 pounds fresh bread; 218¾ [pounds] fresh meat; and 218¾ [pounds] fresh vegetables.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from NNE and calm.
Barometer above normal, falling slowly.
At 9.00am Commanding Officer examined reports at the mast and awarded the following punishments: F.E. Cremin, Apprentice Second-class, F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, M. Courtney, Apprentice Second-class, and L.C. Hurd, Bugler, each no watch mark, 1 day's extra duty; B.A. Cole, Coxswain, late hammock, 1 day's extra duty; L.C. Proulx, Landsman, scrubbing clothes out of hours, reduced to 3rd [conduct] class.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of W.K. Simmons as Electrician Second-class for 12 months.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by the following drills: train battery; and all divisions company; 2nd period instruction of ordinary seamen and landsmen; exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 83° [Fahrenheit] to 81°; shell room 85° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°; magazine aft 78° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 78°.
Commanding Officer reported aboard U.S.S. "Wilmington" at 9.45am as a member of a Court of Inquiry, returning aboard at 11.50am.
Paymaster L. Hunt reported aboard as member of a Board of Survey in Supplies and Accounts Department.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer above normal, falling slowly.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 85° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°; aft 78° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 78°.
Instructed all coxswains in boat signals.
Exercised gun pointers at Morris tubes.
Commanding Officer reported aboard U.S.S. "Wilmington" at 1.00pm as member of a Court of Inquiry, returning aboard at 4.05pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from NE by East to ENE.
Barometer above normal, rising slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees, followed by physical drill without arms.
At 7.25pm Ensign R.T. Menner, U.S. Navy, returned aboard, having been on three days' leave.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer above normal, steady.
Exercised at Ardois signals at 11.00pm.
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8 October 1902
At anchor off Woosung, China
Lat 31.43, Long 121.54
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer above normal, falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from North by East to NNE.
Barometer above normal, rising slowly.
A Chinese gunboat came in at 6.30am and grounded on bar at mouth of Woosung River.
Time and uniform signal (general signal 735) from flagship at 7.00am.
Broke guard flag at 8.00am.
8am to meridian:
Clear to steady and pleasant.
Light airs from the NE.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by the following drills: train battery; collision drill, times: 1st Division 2 minutes 30 seconds; 2nd [Division] 2 minutes 20 seconds; 3rd [Division] 2 minutes 20 seconds; Engineer's Division 1 minute 28 seconds; Powder Division 1 minute 30 seconds; and the following divisional drills: 1st Division infantry; 2nd Division aiming drill; 3rd Division loading device; Powder Division aiming; Marines infantry; second period instruction of apprentices in seamanship.
Held mast at 9.00am and the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: A.D. Henggeler [Henngeler in log-book], Landsman, repeatedly failing to clean gun brightwork, one week's extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
At 9.41am half-masted colors and jack with the flagship.
At 9.45am the Commanding Officer left the ship on duty on Court of Inquiry on board U.S.S. "Wilmington".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 81° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 80°; shell room 85° to 84°; aft 76° to 74°; fixed ammunition room 76° to 74°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from the NE and East.
Barometer falling, then steady.
At 12.05pm swinging to flood tide.
At 1.05pm the Commanding Officer left the ship on duty on Court of Inquiry on U.S.S. "Wilmington".
At 1.25pm Chinese gunboat aground on bar at the entrance of harbor got under way and went up the river.
At 2.15pm U.S.S. "Monterey" came out of the river and stood out to sea.
Served out monthly money to the crew.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 83°; shell room 85° to 84°; aft 76° to 74°; fixed ammunition room 76° to 74°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and light breezes from the ENE.
Barometer steady and rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercise.
Two small steamers came in and passed up the river.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the ENE.
Barometer steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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9 October 1902
At anchor off Woosung, China
Lat 31.43, Long 121.54
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and cloudy.
Light airs from the ENE and calm.
Barometer steady, then rising.
At 12.30am commenced swinging to flood tide.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the ENE and NE.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Two small steamers went up the river, and one large steamer came into the harbor and anchored.
At 6.10am the U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Pompey" got under way and went alongside of U.S.S. "New Orleans".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Received in the Department of Supplies and Accounts: 126 pounds fresh bread; 220½ [pounds] fresh beef; 220½ [pounds] fresh vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NNE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, then exercised at general quarters, divisions reported ready as follows: 1st Division 3 minutes; 2nd Division 2 minutes 40 seconds; 3rd Division 2 minutes 40 seconds; Powder Division 2 minutes 47 seconds; Engineer's Division 6 minutes 4 seconds; Surgeon's Division 1 minute; second period overhauled battery.
Commanding Officer went on board U.S.S. "Wilmington" as member of a Court of Inquiry.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 83° to 81°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 79°; aft 76° to 75°; fixed ammunition room 76° to 75°.
H.M.S. "Espiegle" [H.M.S. "Espicle" in log-book] came down Yangtze River [Yang Tse in log-book] and stood up Woosung River.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Drills at 1.15pm as follows: 1st Division and 3rd Division seamanship; 2nd Division loading; Marines and firemen great guns.
Gun Ting, Mess Attendant, discharged from the Naval Service, cause undesirability.
Commanding Officer left the ship on Court of Inquiry on board U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Naval collier U.S.S. "Saturn" came out of Woosung River and anchored with fleet.
Fleet exercised with yard arm signals.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 82° to 80°; aft 76° to 75°; fixed ammunition room 76° to 75°; forward shell room 82° to 80°.
Exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs and light breezes from NE to East by South.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, then exercised at physical drill.
H. Kreyden, Chief Master-at-Arms, transferred to U.S.S. "Kentucky", with bag and hammock, for transportation to Yokohama hospital.
At 4.20pm U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Pompey" cast off from U.S.S. "New Orleans" and went to her anchorage.
Tested searchlights.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breeze to light airs from East by South.
Barometer rising slowly.
Fleet exercised with Ardois system of electric night signals.
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10 October 1902
At anchor off Woosung, China
Lat 31.43, Long 121.54
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from East.
Barometer falling, then steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Wilmington".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
U.S.S. "New Orleans" broke guard flag at 8.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer above normal, rising, then falling.
Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: S. Slama, Seaman, F.J. Connelly [Conelly in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, wearing non-regulation undershirt, reduced one [conduct] class.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by training of battery and boat exercise under sail.
Commanding Officer went aboard U.S.S. "Wilmington" at 9.15am as member of a Court of Inquiry.
He returned aboard at 10.00am, the Court of Inquiry having concluded its sittings.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°; aft 27° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 76° to 75°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Tested flood cocks and drains, and found them to be in good working condition.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to overcast and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East by South to ENE.
Barometer above normal, falling slowly.
Exercised divisions at the following drills: 1st and 3rd [Divisions] aiming drill; 2nd [Division] and Marines signals.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°; aft 77° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 76° to 75°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Enlisted as Mess Attendant Third-class: Ah Ying.
At 2.28pm a Chinese gunboat got under way and stood down the Yangtze River [Yang Tse River in log-book].
Secured boats and battery for sea.
General preparations for getting under way.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and pleasant.
Light breezes to light breezes from ENE to East by South.
Barometer above normal, rising.
Sent necessary transfer papers to United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" for H. Kreyden, Chief Master-at-Arms.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical exercise without arms and fire quarters, times of streams: 1st 32 seconds; 2nd 38 seconds; 3rd 58 seconds; and 4th 1 minute 10 seconds.
Hoisted steam launch and continued to secure ship for sea.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer above normal, falling slowly.
At 10.00pm started fires under [in in log-book] boilers C and D.
Exercised at signals with Ardois system at 9.30pm.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 1767 pounds fresh meat; 1767 pounds fresh vegetables; and 1262 [pounds] fresh bread.
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11 October 1902
At anchor off Woosung, and at sea, making passage to Chefoo, China
Lat 31.13, Long 122.45
Commences and until 4am:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East by South to East by North.
Barometer above normal, falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from East by South.
Barometer above normal, rising slowly.
Very light shower of rain at 5.00am.
Secured ship for sea at 5.30am.
At 5.53am [called] all hands up anchor.
U.S.S. "New Orleans" got under way at 6.01am.
At 6.02am anchor up, started ahead at slow speed.
At 6.13am ahead full speed, in formation, following U.S.S. "New Orleans".
Continued in formation, Commanding Officer conning, at full speed down Yangtze River [Yangtse River in log-book] on course generally SE.
Steam on four boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.4 (6.00am to 8.00am).
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
General field day.
Draft forward 14 feet, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from East by South and ENE.
Barometer falling and steady.
Steaming ahead full speed, under four boilers, in formation with U.S.S. "New Orleans", on various courses.
At 8.20am slowed down to 100 turns, at 8.25am slowed to 95 turns, [at] 8.40am ahead to 98 turns.
At 9.35am slowed down to 95 turns.
At 10.03am half speed ahead, and at 10.06am stopped both engines, and U.S.S. "New Orleans" dropped pilot.
At 10.08am half speed ahead, at 10.12am full speed ahead in formation.
At 10.17am put over patent log, reading 0.0.
At 11.00am formed into line, left oblique, and maneuvered ship and engines for section drill.
At 11.30am ahead full speed in column, on course N72°E (per standard compass).
Sighted several steamers passing in and out of the Yangtze [Yangtse in log-book].
Field day.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 82°; shell room 85° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 85°; aft 78° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 77°.
Average revolutions 92.9, average steam pressure 120 pounds.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from ENE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
At 1.40pm commenced maneuvering with U.S.S. "New Orleans".
At 3.45pm discontinued maneuvers and proceeded ahead on course N4°E (per standard compass).
Steam on four boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 85.5.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Commanding Officer rated S.J. Coogan, Apprentice Second-class, to Apprentice First-class, to date from October 1st, 1902.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 81°; shell room 85° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 85°; aft 78° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 77°.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer above normal, rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees, followed by collision quarters and physical exercise without arms.
Continued in formation at full speed, under four boilers, course N4°E (per standard compass).
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 96.7.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from the ENE.
Barometer falling and steady.
Steaming ahead in formation of section, on course N4°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Maneuvered engines and ship to hold position.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 97.4.
Chefoo is also known as Yantai.
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12 October 1902
At sea, making passage to Chefoo, China
Lat 34.87, Long 122.63
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Steaming on course N4°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 97.
4am to 8am:
Clear to overcast and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Continued steaming in formation, on course N4°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 97.1.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and overcast and pleasant.
Light breezes from the ENE and NE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead in formation, on course N5°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Maneuvered ship and engines in order to keep position.
Cleared up decks for inspection.
Quarters at 9.30am and crew and ship were inspected by Commanding Officer.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 97.4.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 81°; shell room 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 89°; aft 78° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling, then steady.
At noon changed course to N8°E (per standard compass).
At 4.00pm passed steamer heading South.
At end of watch in position and steaming on course N8°E (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 98.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 81°; shell room 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition [room] 90° to 89°; aft 78° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from NE to North and calm.
Barometer steady.
Sea smooth.
Bright moonlight.
Continued steaming on course N8°E (per standard compass), in formation, steam on four boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 97.8.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the North and NNW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead in formation, on course N8°E (per standard compass), under four boilers, natural draught.
At 10.01pm sighted Southeast Promontory light bearing N30°W (magnetic).
At 10.02pm sighted steamer on starboard bow, passing to the Southward.
At 11.15pm Southeast Promontory light abeam, distance 10.3 miles.
Bright moonlight.
Sea smooth.
Average steam pressure 120 [pounds], average revolutions 98.1.
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13 October 1902
At sea, and at anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Commences and until 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NNW to WNW.
Barometer falling, then steady.
Lightning last part.
At 12.30am changed course to N14°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.2.
At 2.10am Shantung Promontory light bore abeam, distant 4.8 miles, patent log [reading] 11.1.
At 2.35am changed course to N73°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 15.8.
Moon set at 1.30am.
At 3.05am slowed to 9 knots.
In position at end of watch, steaming under four boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 95.3.
At 4.00am sighted Three Peaked Point light.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and cool.
Light to gentle breezes from WNW to NW.
Barometer rising.
Lightning first part of watch.
Steaming [in] formation, under four boilers, on course N73°W (per standard compass) until 7.30am, when changed course to N88°W (per standard compass).
At 5.15am light on Three Peaked Point bore abeam (port), [distant] 6 miles [knots in log-book].
At 7.35am commenced tactical evolutions in formation with U.S.S. "New Orleans".
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 85.7.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79; shell room 85° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 81°; aft 78° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 77° to 75°.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and overcast.
Gentle to light breezes from the NWN, NNW and North by West.
Barometer steady.
Steaming ahead under four boilers and continued tactical evolutions in section drill.
At 9.35am stopped maneuvers and drill, and steamed full speed ahead in section formation on course S59°W (magnetic).
Quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.
At 10.55am hauled in patent log, reading 93.5, and steamed ahead in formation on various courses to anchorage.
At 10.56am [called] all hands bring ship to anchor, and at 11.23am came to with port anchor in 5 fathoms of water and 30 fathoms of chain at the water's edge.
Bearings: [Kongtong Dao] lighthouse S84°E (per standard compass), Stickup Rock N19°E (per standard compass), ship's head NE by East.
U.S.S. "Vicksburg", a French gunboat and Japanese cruiser in port.
At 11.35am the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially upon the Senior Officer present on board U.S.S. "New Orleans".
Let fires die out in three boilers.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.1.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, cloudy, clear and cool.
Light airs from the NNW and NNE.
Barometer unsteady.
At 1.00pm a French gunboat left the harbor and stood out to sea.
At 1.15pm drill call and exercised divisions in class (A) gunnery instruction.
At 1.30pm the Navigator left the ship to establish target range ashore.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 85° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 81°; aft 78° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 77° to 75°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the NNE.
Barometers falling and steady.
At 4.10pm the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially on U.S.S. "Vicksburg".
Quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from the NE.
Barometer falling and steady.
Disabled the starboard engine.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Shantung Promontory is also known as Northeast Promontory.
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14 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy to overcast.
Gentle breezes from the NNE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.
Light breezes and light airs from the NNE.
Barometer steady and rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, cool.
Light airs from ESE to SE.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.00am.
Trained battery, then exercised all divisions as follows: 1st and Powder Divisions aiming and sighting; 2nd and 3rd Divisions boats; Engineer's Division and Marines battery and aiming and sighting.
Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "New Orleans" and U.S.S. "Vicksburg" paid official visits to Commanding Officer.
Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: M.L. Patton, Private Marine, rusty rifle, 1 week's extra duty, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class; V. Moralis, Second-class Fireman, smoking out of hours and passing word smoking lamp is lighted, 1 day's extra duty and reduced one [conduct] class.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 77° [Fahrenheit] to 76°; shell room 76° to 75°; fixed ammunition room 77° to 75°; aft 74° to 72°; fixed ammunition room 73° to 72°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and cool.
Calm to light airs from West by South to WNW.
Barometer falling.
Exercised as follows: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Powder Divisions aiming and sighting; Engineer's [Division] and Marines boats and aiming and sighting.
A Board of Survey, of which Lieutenant Commander F.C. Bowers, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met on board in Equipment Department.
Took magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 76°; shell room 75° to 73°; fixed ammunition room 77° to 75°; aft 73° to 71°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from WNW.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NW to WSW.
Barometer falling.
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15 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from West by South to SW by West.
Barometer falling.
Moon set at 3.45am.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from SW by West.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from WSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 9.00am, no absentees, followed by training of battery.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 76°; shell room 79° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 77°; aft 70° to 69°; fixed ammunition room 72° to 70°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Exercised at following drills: 1st and Powder Divisions and A Division engineers gallery target practice; 2nd Division and B Division engineers and starboard watch Marines at sighting and aiming; 3rd Division boats; C Division engineers and port watch Marines battery.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from WSW to SW.
Barometer falling.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 76°; fixed ammunition room 79° to77°; shell room 79° to 78°; aft 70° to 69°; fixed ammunition room 72° to 70°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 4000 6 mm ball cartridges; 1000 .38 caliber revolver cartridges; 450 .45 caliber cartridges; and 920 .30 caliber gallery target cartridges.
Exercised at drills as follows: 1st Division, A Division engineers and Powder Division gallery target practice; 2nd Division, B Division engineers and starboard watch Marines sighting and aiming; 3rd Division sub-caliber 6-pounder; C Division engineers and port watch Marines boats.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant, bright moonlight last part of watch.
Light airs from WSW to SW by South.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.10pm, no absentees, and served out clean hammocks.
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "New Orleans".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Light breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Visiting party returned from U.S.S. "New Orleans" at 8.30pm.
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16 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Gentle to light breezes from SW.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from South by West.
Barometer rising.
Moon set at 4.35am.
Scrubbed hammocks.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Broke guard flag at 8.00am.
About 7.30am the standard chronometer was found to have stopped at 5.02am, indicator showing it had not run down.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy.
Light breezes from the SW and West by South.
Barometer steady and falling.
Held mast at 9.00am and the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, striking another person in the Navy, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class.
Quarters at 9.05am, followed by by following drills: general drills in connection with gunnery instruction number 1; 1st and 3rd Divisions boat exercise.
At 8.20am a small steamer came into the harbor and anchored, and another at 9.55am.
O. Missel, Seaman, was severely bruised on buttock by falling from boom when getting into whaleboat.
Took magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 78° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 77°; aft 71° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 71° to 70°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the WNW and NNW.
Barometer rising and steady.
Drill call at 1.15pm and continued drills in connection with gunnery instruction.
At 1.30pm a Japanese mail steamer left the harbor.
At 2.10pm a steamer left the harbor.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 78° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 71° to 70°; [aft] 71° to 70°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 500 6 mm cartridges, ball; 700 .30 caliber cartridges; 250 cartridges .45 caliber.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the NNW.
Barometer rising and steady.
At 4.10pm officers from U.S.S. "Vicksburg" called upon the ship.
Received the following stores in Ordnance Department: 10 pounds wire nails, 5-inch; 15 pounds wire nails, 3-inch; 100 feet white pine.
In Department of Construction and Repair: 420 pounds of white lead; 420 pounds white zinc; 30 pounds shellac; 30 gallons alcohol.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to calm and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from the NNW and North to calm.
Barometer rising and steady.
At 8.45pm a Japanese man-of-war came into port.
At 9.45pm a steamer came into the harbor and anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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17 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the North and NW to calm.
Barometer steady and falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the WNW.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Two small steamers entered the harbor and anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from West by North to WNW.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.00am, then trained battery.
Exercised as follows: 1st and 2nd Divisions boats and sub-caliber practice; 3rd Division gallery practice; Engineer's Division battery and gallery practice; Marines gallery practice, battery and extended order.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 74° to 73°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 73°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 350 .45 caliber; and 1000 .30 caliber ball cartridges.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NW.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.15pm exercised as follows: 1st Division rifles and bayonet exercise; 2nd Division sub-caliber [practice]; 3rd Division gallery practice; Engineer's Division and Marines boats and gallery practice.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 74° to 73°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 73°.
Tested flood cocks and drains, found them in good condition.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NW to West by North.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from WNW to West.
Barometer steady.
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18 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West, NW and West.
Barometer rising.
General cleaning day.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSW to SSE and calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 151½ pounds fresh bread; 220½ pounds beef; and 220½ pounds vegetables.
Continued general cleaning of ship.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 71° to 69°; fixed ammunition room 75° to 74°.
Continued sub-caliber target practice in Preliminary Class D.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 300 .45 caliber cartridges.
At 8.30am a Japanese cruiser got under way and left Chefoo.
At 11.15am an Italian cruiser came in and anchored off Chefoo.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East and calm.
Barometer falling.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 71° to 69°; fixed ammunition room 75° to 74°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from East to South.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
At 5.45pm M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, was found under the influence of liquor, not having been ashore, and E. Richards, Coal Passer, was found drunk and disorderly, not having been ashore, and were both confined in double irons by order of the Commanding Officer, to await investigation.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Light airs from South to SW.
Barometer falling.
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19 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling.
Bright moonlight.
4am to 8am:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from SSW to WSW.
Barometer rising.
Bright moonlight before daylight.
Time and uniform signal from U.S.S. "New Orleans" (general signal 735) at 6.55am.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from the WSW.
Barometer steady and falling.
Quarters at 9.30am and the Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.
Read Articles for the Government of the Navy to the crew.
One small steamer came into the harbor and anchored.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 81° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 80°; aft 78° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 78°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from the NE and NNE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Sent liberty party ashore.
One steamer came in and anchored, and another steamer left the harbor.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 81° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 80°; aft 78° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 78°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the NE, NE by North and calm.
Barometer rising.
By order of the Commanding Officer J.J. Brady, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J.J. Murray, Landsman, and George Wood [Woods in log-book], Coal Passer, were placed in double irons, for returning from liberty under the influence of liquor and creating a disturbance on board ship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy, overcast first part.
Calm and light rains from the NW.
At 9.30pm a steamer stood into the harbor and anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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20 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and light breezes from the South, WSW and NE.
Barometer steady and rising.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from the NE by North and NE.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
One small steamer entered the harbor.
Sent 3rd Division ashore for target practice with small arms, in charge of Ensign R.T. Menner, U.S. Navy.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, then trained battery and exercised as follows: 1st Division boats; 2nd Division boats and gallery practice; 3rd Division target practice small arms on shore; Engineer's Division gallery practice; Marines great guns and signals.
The Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments: J.J. Brady, Gunner's Mate Third-class, drunk from liberty, 3 days' extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; G.J. Wood, Coal Passer, drunk from liberty, 3 days' double irons, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
By order of Commanding Officer J.J. Brady, Gunner's Mate Third-class, released from confinement, and G.J. Wood, Coal Passer, confined in accordance with punishment assigned.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward: 79° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 80° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 78° to 77°; aft 75° to 73°; fixed ammunition room 71° to 70°.
Foremast of second cutter injured during boat drill.
Copy of specifications of Summary Court Martial delivered to M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, and E.F. Richards, Coal Passer, at 11.00am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling, then steady.
Drills as follows: 1st Division artillery; 2nd Division gallery practice; 3rd Division target practice small arms on shore; Marines boats; Engineer's Division target practice small arms on shore and gallery practice.
J.J. Murray, Landsman, released from confinement, by order of Commanding Officer.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 80° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 78° to 76°; aft 75° to 73°; fixed ammunition room 70° to 69°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 670 .30 caliber; 1000 .38 caliber; 2000 6 mm ball cartridges; 4 A and 4 B targets; 500 black and 500 white target pasters.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm and exercised at physical drill.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 157½ pounds fresh bread; 220½ pounds fresh beef; 220½ [pounds] fresh vegetables.
Moon rose at 7.45pm.
Broken in third cutter: 1 oar.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer about steady.
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21 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from NE to SW.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SW to South.
Barometer unsteady.
Sent firing party of Marines ashore at 7.30am.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SSW to SE and calm.
Barometer falling.
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments: J.J. Murray, Landsman, drunk from liberty, 3 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; W.J. Molloy, Ordinary Seaman, not cleaning brightwork, 2 days' extra duty, reduced one [conduct] class.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, trained battery, then exercised boats at tactics under oars and sail, 3rd Division artillery, 2nd period signals.
Firing party of Marines returned aboard at 11.40am.
Continued gallery target practice with Powder Division.
A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted, was senior member, met on board at 9.35am for trial of M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, and E.F. Richards, Coal Passer.
The Summary Court Martial adjourned at 11.55am to await action of convening authority.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 81°; shell room 83° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 79°; aft 75° to 74°; fixed ammunition room 76° to 74°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
His term of confinement having expired, J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, was released by order of Commanding Officer.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer falling.
At 1.15pm sent 2nd Division ashore for target practice.
Exercised as follows: 1st and 3rd Divisions and Marines signals; Powder Division and 1st Division gallery target practice; crews of firemen boats.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 81° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 75° to 74°; fixed ammunition room 76° to 74°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 6000 6 mm ball cartridges; 1000 .30 caliber gallery cartridges; 1600 .38 caliber revolver cartridges; 4 A and 4 B targets; and 500 black and 500 white pasters.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SE to South.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
The Second Division returned aboard at 5.53pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from South by West.
Barometer falling.
Moon rose at 8.50pm, bright moonlight.
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22 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy to overcast and pleasant.
Light airs from South by East.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Overcast to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Time and uniform signal (general signal 735) from U.S.S. "New Orleans" at 6.55am.
Broke guard flag at 8.00am.
Sent 1st Division ashore for target practice at 7.40am.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 157½ pounds fresh bread; 220½ pounds fresh beef; and 220½ [pounds] fresh vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy, misty, passing showers.
Light to gentle breezes from the South by East and SSE.
Barometer falling.
At 8.05am an Italian cruiser came into the harbor and anchored off Chefoo.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by the following drills: trained battery; 1st Division target practice on shore; 2nd Division seamanship, single sticks and revolvers; 3rd Division infantry, skirmish drill; Marines infantry.
2nd period: 1st Division target practice ashore; 2nd and 3rd Divisions signals.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 83° to 81°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°; aft 70° to 69°; fixed ammunition room 75° to 73°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Two small steamers came into the harbor and anchored.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light breezes from SSW.
Barometer falling and steady.
At 12.20pm the Italian flagship "Marco Polo" came into the harbor and anchored.
At 1.10pm U.S.S. "New Orleans" fired a salute of 13 guns, Italian flag at the fore, which salute was answered gun for gun by the flagship "Marco Polo", American ensign at the fore.
At 1.30pm sent firing party ashore.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 80° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°; aft 70° to 69°; fixed ammunition room 75° to 73°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 4000 6 mm ball cartridges; 800 .38 caliber ball cartridges; 500 white and 500 black pasters; 4 A and 4 B targets.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling.
Light airs for the South.
Barometer steady and rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
Firing party returned from shore.
Received communication from Navy Department, approving the parts of sentence of Summary Courts Martial in respect to the loss of pay in regard to the following men: C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, 12/2 [sic] months' pay, amounting to $84.54; J. Sammond, Coal Passer, 1 month's [pay], amounting to $22.00; and J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, 1 month's pay, amounting to $19.00.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, clear to cloudy.
Light airs and light breezes from the South.
Barometer falling.
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23 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Midnight to 4am [4pm in log-book]:
Clear to cloudy, overcast and drizzling.
Light to gentle breezes from the North by West and North.
Barometer steady and falling.
4am to 8am [4pm to 8pm in log-book]:
Overcast, cloudy and drizzling, to clear.
Light airs to light breezes from the North.
Barometer falling, then steady.
Several steamers stood into the harbor.
Carried out morning orders.
At 7.35am sighted men-of-war coming into the harbor.
Sent firing party ashore at 7.30am.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am [8pm in log-book] to meridian:
Overcast to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from North by West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am and trained battery, then exercised as follows: 1st Division single sticks; 2nd Division rifles; 3rd Division signals; Marines rifles, then boats.
Continued gallery practice and small arm practice ashore.
Chinese cruiser came in and anchored off Chefoo at 9.15am.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperature as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 81° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 80°; aft 74° to 72°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from NNW to NW.
Barometer unsteady.
Exercised at signals.
Continued target practice small arms on shore, gallery practice and sub-caliber practice (6-pounder) at moving and stationary targets.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 80° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 80°; aft 74° to 72°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 3000 6 mm, 600 .38 caliber and 500 .45 caliber ball cartridges; 200 .30 caliber gallery target cartridges; 500 white and 500 black pasters; 4 A and 4 B targets.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy weather.
Light breezes to light airs from WNW to NW.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze from NW to West by North.
Barometer rising.
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24 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light to gentle breezes from West to NW.
Barometer rising.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy weather.
Gentle to moderate breezes from North to NNE.
Barometer rising rapidly.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to light breeze from NE.
Barometer rising.
At 8.40am veered 15 fathoms on port chain.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, after which trained battery.
Exercised divisions as follows: 1st Division artillery; 2nd Division rifles; 3rd Division single sticks; Marines bayonet exercise; Powder Division stations at general quarters; 2nd period exercised apprentices at signaling and instructed ordinary seamen and landsmen in seamanship.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 75° [Fahrenheit] to 74°; shell room 77° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 76° to 74°; aft 71° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 73° to 72°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Continued sub-caliber practice in Preliminary Class C, at stationary target.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from NNE.
Barometer steady.
Exercised 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions and Marines at signals.
Continued sub-caliber practice at stationary target in Preliminary Class C.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 75° [Fahrenheit] to 74°; shell room 77° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 75° to 73°; aft 71° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 73° to 72°.
Tested flood cocks and drains, and found all in good condition.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 350 .45 caliber ball cartridges; and 7000 .22 caliber for gallery target.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from NNE to North.
Barometer rising.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts the following stores: 220½ pounds meat; 220½ pounds vegetables; and 157½ pounds bread.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees, followed by fire quarters, times of streams as follows: 1st 43 seconds; 2nd 43 seconds; 3rd 2 minutes 18 seconds; 4th 2 minutes 20 seconds; 5th 3 minutes.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North.
Barometer rising, then falling slowly.
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25 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from NNW to South by West.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSW to South.
Barometer rising.
Aired bedding.
Time and uniform signal (general signal 735) from U.S.S. "New Orleans" at 6.55am.
Broke guard flag at 8.00am.
In lowering steam launch at 6.50am, its forward outboard cradle brace was broken, and a piece lost overboard.
General field day.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from the South.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
Held mast at 9.00am and the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: to A.L. Hurd, Seaman, S. Slama, Seaman, W. Cunningham, Apprentice Second-class, J.P. Burns, Oiler, J.J. Clark, Apprentice Second-class, H.A. Moore, Ordinary Seaman, J.J. Fahey, Yeoman Third-class, all one day's extra duty, for articles in lucky bag; and to V. Moralis, Second-class Fireman, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water and reduced to 4th [conduct] class, for leaving his work without permission and going aft to see the head of the department after informed by the machinist on duty that the head of the department would not see him.
At 10.00am Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted, U.S. Navy, and Ensign C.T. Wade left the ship on duty on Board of Survey on U.S.S. "Vicksburg".
Two small steamers came into the harbor and anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 77°; aft 76° to 74°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and light breezes from the South.
Barometer falling and steady.
At 12.30pm two small steamers left the harbor.
At 1.35pm the Navigator left the ship to establish a 200-yard range ashore.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 77°; aft 76° to 74°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 250 rounds of .45 caliber ammunition.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from the South.
Barometer rising.
A small steamer came into the harbor.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from the South.
Barometer steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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26 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from the South.
Barometer steady and falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the South.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00am water boat came alongside, and received in the Department of Equipment 15 tons of fresh water for steaming purposes.
Carried out morning orders.
One small steamer went out of the harbor.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from South to SSW.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, after which the Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointments of R. Heye, Quartermaster Third-class, and C. Wholey, Electrician First-class.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 83°; shell room 80° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 78°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 71° to 70°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather.
Light airs to light breezes from SW.
Barometer about steady.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward, 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 80° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 78°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 71° to 69°.
At 3.00pm Chinese cruiser got under way and stood out to sea.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy weather.
Light breezes to light airs from SW.
Barometer rising.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 157½ pounds fresh bread; 220½ pounds fresh beef; 220½ pounds fresh vegetables.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from South.
Barometer about steady.
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27 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from South.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Moon rose at 2.25am.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Sent firing party on shore for target practice.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from South.
Barometer rising, then falling.
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments: W. Rodie, Private Marine, not cleaning gun brightwork, 3 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class; Yan Pow, Cabin Cook, inattention to duty, 3 nights' double irons, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, then trained battery.
Exercised divisions at following drills: 1st Division rifles; 2nd [Division] single sticks; 3rd [Division] infantry; Powder Division stations at general quarters; Marines gunnery instructions; 2nd period instruction of apprentices.
Firing party returned aboard at 11.50am.
Continued sub-caliber target practice at towing target in Preliminary Class C.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 80° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 80°; aft 69° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 70° to 70°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 80° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 80°; aft 69° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 70° to 70°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 2000 6 mm ball cartridges; 250 .38 caliber revolver cartridges; and 350 .45 caliber ball cartridges.
Sent firing party ashore at 1.15pm for target practice in Preliminary Class D.
Exercised divisions at signaling.
Exercised at fleet signaling from 1.00pm to 3.00pm.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following rating, to date from October 1st, 1902: E. Reilly Second-class Fireman to First-class Fireman.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from South to NNW and calm.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
Firing party returned aboard at 5.10pm.
At 8.00pm confined Yan Pow, Cabin Cook, in double irons, in accordance with assigned punishment.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from NNW to South.
Barometer rising, then falling.
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28 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from South.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from South to SSE.
Barometer slightly unsteady.
Time and uniform signal (general signal 735) from U.S.S. "New Orleans" at 6.55am.
Released Yan Pow, Cabin Cook, from confinement in double irons at reveille, in accordance with assigned punishment.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department the following stores: 157½ pounds fresh bread; 220½ pounds fresh beef; 220½ pounds fresh vegetables.
Broke guard flag at 8.00am.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the SSE and SW.
Barometer falling.
Quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by the following drills: train battery; 1st Section infantry; 2nd Section artillery; Marines boat drill.
Continued scraping paintwork about the decks.
At 9.30am the Commanding Officer left the ship and paid an official call on U.S.S. "New Orleans".
One small steamer stood into the harbor and anchored.
Held mast at 11.00am and the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: C.E. Miller, Seaman, 3 days' extra duty, reduced 1 [conduct] class, for using disrespectful language to the Corporal of the Guard.
By order of the Commanding Officer Midshipman G.P. Nightingale, U.S. Navy, was placed under arrest for 5 days, for disobedience of orders and gross carelessness while in charge of target practice ashore.
Took temperatures, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 80° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 80°; aft 70° to 70°; shell room 71° to 70°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from the SW and SE by South.
Barometer falling.
At 1.35pm sent firing party ashore for target practice.
A Japanese steamer came into the harbor and anchored.
At 3.30pm the Italian flagship "Marco Polo" fired a salute of eleven guns.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of G. Anderson, Oiler.
Commenced target practice with the 1-pounder gun at 3.35pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Lost overboard steam whistle of steam launch.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 80° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 80°; aft 70° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 71° to 70°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 35 1-pounder armor piercing shells; 2000 6 mm ball cartridges; 200 .38 caliber ball cartridges.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and light breezes from the South.
Barometer steady.
Quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
At 5.15pm sighted a man-of-war standing into the harbor of Chefoo.
At 8.00pm confined Yan Pow, Cabin Cook, in double irons by order of the Commanding Officer, in accordance with punishment awarded.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At 6.40pm Japanese man-of-war anchored off Chefoo.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from the South.
Barometer falling.
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29 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze from the SSW and West by South.
Barometer falling and steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and light breezes from the WSW and West.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
At 6.55am water boat came alongside.
At 7.00am a Russian steamer came into the harbor and anchored.
Sent firing party ashore at 7.30am.
At 8.00am hauled down the guard flag.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy weather.
Light to fresh breezes from North to North by East.
Barometer rising rapidly.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, then trained battery and exercised at collision drill and abandon ship, second period instructed apprentices.
Midshipman G.P. Nightingale, U.S. Navy, temporarily released from arrest until 8.00am October 30th, by order of Commanding Officer.
At 8.10am Japanese man-of-war exchanged salutes with Italian flagship "Marco Polo".
At 9.10am Italian man-of-war got under way and stood out to sea.
Sentences of Summary Court Martial in cases of M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, and E.F. Richards, Coal Passer, published.
M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship, he not having been on shore, Summary Court Martial: solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 20 days, full ration every third day, lose 40 days' pay, amounting to $10.00, confinement mitigated to ten (10) days.
E.F. Richards, Coal Passer, drunk and disorderly and resisting arrest on board ship, he not having been on shore, Summary Court Martial: solitary confinement in double irons on bread and water for 30 days, full ration every third day, lose 2 months' pay, amounting to $44.00, confinement mitigated to 10 days.
M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, and E.F. Richards, Coal Passer, released from confinement, [their terms] having expired.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 75°; shell room 78° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 77° to 75°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 70° to 68°.
Received in Engineer's Department: 5 tons fresh water.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Fresh to gentle breezes from North by East.
Barometer rising.
Bag inspection at 1.15pm.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 500 6 mm ball cartridges.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 77° [Fahrenheit] to 74°; shell room 78° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 77° to 78°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 70° to 68°.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from North by East to North.
Barometer rising, then steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW to West.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 8.00pm confined Yan Pow, Cabin Cook, in double irons, by order of the Commanding Officer, in accordance with punishment previously assigned.
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30 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.46
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West.
Barometer about steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West to SSW.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At 5.00am released Yan Pow, Cabin Cook, from confinement, his term of confinement having expired.
8am to meridian:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SSW to SSE.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Midshipman G.P. Nightingale, U.S. Navy, was returned to arrest at 8.00am, by order of Commanding Officer.
At 8.40am sent firing party ashore for small arm target practice in Preliminary Class D.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, then exercised divisions at general quarters, times of reporting as follows: 1st Division 4 minutes; 2nd [Division] 3 minutes 45 seconds; 3rd [Division] 3 minutes 50 seconds; Powder [Division] 4 minutes 45 seconds; Engineer's [Division] 3 minutes 18 seconds; Surgeon's [Division] 5 minutes 3 seconds; 2nd period overhauled battery.
His term of confinement having expired, V. Moralis, Second-class Fireman, was released at 10.00am by order of the Commanding Officer.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 76° [Fahrenheit] to 75°; shell room 76° to 74°; fixed ammunition room 75° to 76°; aft 70° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 86°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from SSE to East by South.
Barometer falling.
Firing party returned aboard at 12.40pm.
Exercised crews of Marines and firemen at battery.
Instructed coxswains at boat signals.
Instructed divisions at seamanship.
Exercised loaders of all 6-inch gun crews, 10 minutes, at loading device.
Firing party left ship for practice at target in Preliminary Class D at 1.15pm, returning at 3.40pm.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 157½ pounds bread; 220½ pounds beef; and 220½ pounds vegetables.
Received in Steam Engineering Department: 100 pounds waste; 2 quires emery paper.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 77° [Fahrenheit] to 75°; shell room 75° to 74°; fixed ammunition room 77° to 75°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 500 6 mm ball cartridges; 75 .38 caliber revolver cartridges; and 3 targets A.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from East by South to South by West.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
Exercised searchlights from 7.30pm to 8.00pm.
Fleet exercised at Very's signals.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
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31 October 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, under way, and at anchor at Chefoo, China
Lat 37.70, Long 121.50 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from South.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from South.
Barometer steady.
Made preparations for getting under way.
Turned over engines at 6.30am.
At 6.45am [called] all hands up anchor.
At 6.54am anchor away and started ahead slow on both engines.
At 7.00am anchor up, foul.
Cleared anchor and went ahead full speed, standing out of Chefoo harbor to Northward.
Steam on 4 boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 40.9.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Draft forward 12 feet 4 inches, aft 15 feet 8 inches.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to fair.
Light to gentle breeze from SSW first hour, and shifting to SSE.
Sea smooth.
At 8.30am lowered 3rd cutter and anchored her, with 2 observers to aid in determining tactical diameters.
Maneuvering to determine tactical diameters with 28° starboard and port helm, speed 100 and 60 revolutions, 14° starboard and port helm, speed 100 revolutions, 14° port helm, speed 60 revolutions, then ahead 100 revolutions, stop both engines, time to lose headway, same stop, back both engines, then ship still, back full speed both engines.
In the last maneuver helm put 10°, then 20° port, did not stop ship from backing up into the wind.
Carried away wheel rope in last maneuver.
At 11.40am anchored near boat in 11 fathoms water, 35 fathoms port chain.
A German steamer stood into Chefoo.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 77° [Fahrenheit] to 75°; shell room 77° to 75°; fixed ammunition room 75° to 74°; aft 69° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 80°.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, followed by the following drills: 1st Division seamanship; 2nd [Division] rifles, 3rd [Division] single sticks, Powder [Division] stations; Marines extended order.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.2.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from the SSE.
Barometer falling and steady.
At 2.52pm called all hands up anchor, and made preparations for getting under way.
At 3.05pm dropped third cutter for marking purposes and got under way.
Unable to use steam steering gear.
Recalled cutter, and got under way standing into the harbor of Chefoo, steering ship by means of relieving tackles.
At 1.15pm drill call: Marines signal drill; 1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions seamanship and signals.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 77° [Fahrenheit] to 75°; shell room 76° to 74°; fixed ammunition room 75° to 74°; aft 69° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 80°.
Tested flood cocks and drains, all in good working condition.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 48.6.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes to light airs from the SSE.
Barometer falling and steady.
Steaming ahead on various courses towards anchorage at Chefoo.
At 4.28pm slowed down to half speed, both engines.
At 4.28pm [called] all hands bring ship to anchor.
At 4.40pm came to with starboard anchor and 30 fathoms chain in 4¾ fathoms of water, bearings: Knob Hill S27°E (per standard compass), Tower Point S18°W (per standard compass), ship's head S23°W (per standard compass).
The Italian flagship "Marco Polo" and four other Italian cruisers and a Japanese cruiser in port.
At 4.50pm the Commanding Officer paid an official call upon the Italian flagship.
At 5.10pm an officer of the Japanese cruiser paid boarding call upon this ship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.6.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from the SSE and South by West.
Barometer falling and steady.
Approved: [signed] Aaron Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1902
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1 November 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.57, Long 121.41
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and light breezes from the South and SSE to calm.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from the West.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Carried out morning orders.
One small steamer came into the harbor and anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Continued general cleaning.
At 9.15am Ensign R.T. Menner, U.S. Navy, returned boarding visit to Japanese cruiser "Takao".
At 10.50am the Commanding Officer visited officially the Japanese cruiser "Takao" and the Italian cruiser "Lombardia".
At 11.50am the Commanding Officer of the "Takao" visited the Commanding Officer officially.
Three small merchant steamers came in during watch.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 80° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 78°; aft 70° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 71° to 69°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Calm and light airs to light breezes from NNE to North.
Barometer rising.
A cutter crew from engineer's force raced a similar crew from U.S.S. "New Orleans" at 3.00pm.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 80° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 78°; aft 70° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 71° to 69°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm and light airs to light breezes from North to North East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 157½ pounds [bread]; 220½ pounds beef; and 220½ pounds vegetables.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Two small merchant steamers came in, and one left the harbor.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from East to NE.
Barometer steady.
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2 November 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.57, Long 121.41
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from NE to SW.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from South to NE.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and misty.
Light airs from the SE and ESE to calm.
Barometer falling slowly.
Cleared up deck for Sunday inspection.
Quarters at 9.30am and the Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.
Read [Navy] Department Orders, Squadron Orders number 27 and number 28, General Orders number 102 and number 105, followed by general muster.
At 9.45am the Commanding Officer of the "Lombardia" paid an official call upon the Commanding Officer.
A German steamer left port, and a Japanese steamer came into the harbor and anchored.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 80°; aft 70° to 69°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
The Commanding Officer made the following changes in rating: J. Sullivan, Coal Passer to Ship's Cook Fourth-class; and L. Carney, Ship's Cook Fourth-class to Coal Passer, at his own request.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and overcast.
Calm to light airs from the ESE.
Barometer steady.
One small steamer stood into the harbor and anchored.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 81° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 80°; aft 70° to 69°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast to clear and cloudy.
Light airs to light breezes from the ESE and East by South.
Barometer steady and rising.
Made preparations for coaling and dressing ship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm and light breezes from the South by West and SSW.
Barometer steady and falling.
One steamer left the harbor.
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3 November 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.57, Long 121.41
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from the SW.
Barometer steady and falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy, overcast and misty.
Calm to light airs to light and gentle breezes from the West by South and North.
Barometer steady and rising.
Two small steamers came into the harbor and anchored.
At 6.20am coal lighters came alongside, at 6.30am commenced coaling.
Record: 1st hour, 30 minutes, 23 tons; 2nd hour, 7.00am to 7.20am, 15 tons.
At 7.05am Italian cruiser "Lombardia" got under way and left port.
Draft of ship before coaling: 12 feet 4 inches forward; 15 feet 6 inches aft.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and cloudy, with drizzling rain.
Light to moderate breeze from North.
Barometer rising first part and falling latter part.
Coaling ship, both sides, from lighters.
Received during watch: 1st hour 52 tons; 2nd hour 46 tons; 3rd hour 48 tons; 4th hour 23 tons.
At 8.00am full-dressed ship, Japanese flag at main, in honor of the birthday of the Japanese Emperor, at noon fired salute of 21 guns.
Took magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 75° [Fahrenheit] to 74°; shell room 77° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 77° to 76°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 70° to 68°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather, passing showers first and last hours.
Light airs to moderate breeze from NW to NNE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Finished coaling at 2.00pm, having taken on board 236 tons of coal, total time 5 hours 20 minutes.
Chinese cruisers "Hai Tien" ["Hai Ten" in log-book] and "Hai Chou" came in and anchored at 12.50pm.
Exchanged boarding visits with Chinese cruiser "Hai Tien" ["Hai Ten" in log-book].
Expended in Ordnance Department, for saluting charges: 42 pounds smokeless powder; 21 cork plugs; 21 primers, 6-pounder.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 75° [Fahrenheit] to 74°; shell room 77° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 77° to 76°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 70° to 68°.
Ship's draught forward 14 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Moderate to fresh breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Lost boat anchor of 2nd cutter, due to parting of cable.
Exercised at Ardois system of electric night signals.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to fresh breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady.
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4 November 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.57, Long 121.41
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer about steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE to WSW.
Barometer about steady.
General cleaning day.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 157½ pounds fresh bread; 220½ pounds fresh beef; 220½ pounds fresh vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from WSW to West.
Barometer falling.
Continued general cleaning of ship.
Blacked down standing rigging.
At 10.25am His Imperial Chinese Majesty's Ship "Hai Chou" shifted her berth closer to shore, then again at 11.05am, shifting out a little.
At 11.20am the Japanese cruiser "Takao" fired a salute of 15 guns, Japanese merchant flag at the fore.
At 11.35am the Commanding Officer of His Imperial Chinese Majesty's Ship "Hai Tien" called officially on the Captain.
At 12.00pm sighted a French cruiser outside the harbor standing to Northward.
The Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments: J. Kerr, Chief Machinist, neglect of duty as a petty officer, not knowing names on stations of men stationed under his charge at general quarters, and keeping no list of such names and stations, restricted to ship for six weeks; B. Brenner, First-class Fireman, tight from liberty, one day's extra duty, and going on liberty without obtaining permission from senior engineer's officer, three days' extra duty.
Received aboard in Construction and Repair Department: 50 gallons alcohol; 112 pounds shellac; 392 pounds white zinc; 420 pounds white lead; 10 gallons Stockholm tar; 20 gallons linseed oil; 25 gallons turpentine.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 75°; shell room 79° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 78° to 76°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 70° to 68°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Three small merchant steamers came in during watch.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from WNW.
Barometer falling.
At 12.50pm the Italian flagship "Marco Polo" got under way and stood out.
At 2.15pm Commanding Officer visited officially the Commanding Officer of His Imperial Chinese Majesty's Ship "Hai Tien".
Made preparations for getting under way, turning engines at 2.45pm.
At 3.00pm got under way and stood over to Eastward.
At 3.52pm anchored with port anchor, 30 fathoms of chain, in 5 fathoms of water.
Bearings as follows: Stickup Rock N7°E (per standard compass), [Kongtong Dao] lighthouse S83°E (per standard compass), heading N37°W (per standard compass).
Draft of ship forward 14 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 79° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 78° to 76°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 70° to 68°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Steam on 3 boilers.
Average steam 117 pounds, average revolutions 56.0.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 5001.20 in Mexican currency.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from WNW to WSW.
Barometer rising.
Commanding Officer visited Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "New Orleans" at 4.05pm.
At 5.15pm the Italian flagship "Marco Polo" returned to Chefoo harbor and anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from WSW.
Barometer steady.
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5 November 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.47
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW.
Barometer rising.
Commenced painting ship at 6.30am.
Sent firing party of Marines ashore at 7.30am for target practice at 200 yards.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Italian flagship "Marco Polo" got under way and stood out at 7.20am.
At 7.30am sighted U.S.S. "Vicksburg" standing in.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from the WSW and West.
Barometer falling.
Continued painting ship.
At 8.30am U.S.S. "Vicksburg" anchored off Chefoo.
By order of the Commanding Officer threw overboard: 81 pounds butter; 6 pounds canned fruits, which were condemned by Board of Survey.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 77°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 70° to 68°.
Two steamers came into the harbor and anchored.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from the West.
Barometer falling and steady.
Continued painting ship.
Sent firing party ashore in charge of Midshipman G.P. Nightingale, U.S. Navy.
The following named men received permanent appointments in the following ratings: James Gill, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, dated July 1st, 1902; J. Shipperd, Coxswain, dated July 1st, 1902.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 76°; shell room 79° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 78° to 77°; aft 69° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 70° to 68°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 1000 6 mm ball cartridges; 3 A targets.
One small steamer came into the harbor and anchored, and one steamer left the harbor.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from the West.
Barometer steady and rising.
Quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
Continued painting ship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from the West.
Barometer steady and rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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6 November 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.47
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes and light airs from the West.
Barometer steady and rising.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from West.
Barometer rising.
Sent firing party on shore for small arms practice at 200 yards.
Continued painting ship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from West to WNW.
Barometer unsteady.
Painting ship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: 81° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 83° to 81°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°; aft 70° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 73° to 71°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from WNW to NNW.
Barometer steady.
Painting ship.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 81° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°; aft 70° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 73° to 71°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 3 A targets; 1000 6 mm ball cartridges.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North to WNW.
Barometer about steady.
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7 November 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.47
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West.
Barometer about steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from West to NW.
Barometer rising.
Sent firing party ashore at 7.30am (200 yards range).
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Broke guard flag at 8.00am.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from NW to ESE.
Barometer falling.
Continued painting ship.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 77°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 70° to 68°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 1000 6 mm ball cartridges; and 2 A targets.
Tested flood cocks and drains, and found all in good condition.
At 11.45am U.S.S. "Vicksburg" fired a salute of 7 guns, American flag at the fore.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from ESE to NNE.
Barometer steady.
Continued painting ship.
Exercised Marines at signals.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 77°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 70° to 68°.
Firing party returned aboard at 12.35pm.
F.H. Schultz [Shultz in log-book] Chief Machinist, received a permanent appointment as Machinist First-class, dated July 1st, 1902.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 157½ pounds bread; 220½ pounds beef; and 220½ pounds vegetables.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees, after which exercised at stations for fire quarters.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South to SSE.
Barometer falling.
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8 November 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.47
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from SE to SSW.
Barometer falling.
A man-of-war came in and anchored off Chefoo at 12.30am.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SSW.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Time and uniform signal (general signal 735) from U.S.S. "New Orleans" at 6.55am.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes and light airs from the SW and SW by South.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 9.45am the Chinese Cruiser "Hai Tien" got under way and left the harbor.
At 10.20am the Japanese cruiser "Takao" left the harbor of Chefoo and stood out to sea.
One small steamer left the harbor.
Took temperatures [of magazines]: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 75°; shell room 79° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 75°; aft 70° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 71° to 69°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from the SSW, SW and South by West.
Barometer falling.
One small steamer entered the harbor and anchored.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 76°; shell room 79° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 70° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 71° to 69°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from the South by West.
Barometer rising and steady.
Quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes and light airs from the South by West.
Barometer rising, then falling.
A steamer stood into the harbor and anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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9 November 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.47
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and light breezes from the South.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from the South and SSE.
Barometer falling, then steady.
Carried out morning orders.
One steamer came into the harbor and anchored, and one small steamer left port.
At 8.00am full-dressed ship, Chinese ensign at main, and hoisted guard flag.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to clear and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from SW by South to SW.
Barometer falling.
Mustered falling [sic].
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Captain inspected crew and ship.
Japanese cruiser came in and anchored at 10.10am.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 76°; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 77° to 75°.
At noon fired national salute (21 guns).
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from WSW to NW by North.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Chinese man-of-war came in and anchored at 1.10pm.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 76; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 77° to 75°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 42 pounds saluting powder; 21 cork plugs; 21 primers, 6-pounder.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 151½ pounds fresh bread; 220½ pounds fresh beef; and 220½ pounds fresh vegetables.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NW to West.
Barometer rising.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from West.
Barometer about steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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10 November 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.47
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from West.
Barometer steady, then falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from West to WNW.
Barometer rising, then steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Sent firing party ashore.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to breezes from WSW, hauling to West.
Barometer rising slowly.
Firing party on shore firing at 300 yards range and with revolver.
Firing at stationary target with 1-pounder [gun] from ship.
Landed battalion for drill at 9.15am, returning at 11.40am.
The Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments: L.J. Burke, Seaman, disrespectful language to a petty officer, 1 week's extra duty, reduced two [conduct] classes; F. Caucino, Apprentice Second-class, refusing to obey an order given him by captain of part of ship, 5 days' [confinement on] bread and water, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; G.F. Reicheneder, Private Marine, not getting up when called and late relieving his man, repeated, 1 week's extra duty, reduced to 4th [conduct] class; J. Smedley, Coal Passer, not obeying orders of ship's cook [sic, no punishment recorded].
A boarding officer from Chinese cruiser came on board to extend thanks for dressing ship.
At 8.25am U.S.S. "New Orleans" got under way and stood out of harbor.
At 10.50am U.S.S. "Vicksburg" left anchorage off the city and anchored near this vessel.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 77°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 75° to 73°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from the North.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 1.30pm drill call followed by boat exercise under oars and sail.
Sent firing party ashore in charge of Midshipman G.P. Nightingale.
At 12.05pm a British steamer stood into the harbor and anchored.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 77°; aft 69° to 67°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 74°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 106 1-pounder armor piercing shells; 1000 6 mm ball cartridges; 400 .38 caliber ball cartridges; 4 A targets.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from the ENE and East.
Barometer steady.
At 4.48pm the Commanding Officer paid an official call upon U.S.S. "Vicksburg".
Quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
At 5.25pm sighted U.S.S. "New Orleans" standing into anchorage.
At 5.45pm U.S.S. "New Orleans" anchored astern of this ship.
One steamer came into the harbor and anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs and light airs and light breezes from the South and SSW.
Barometer steady.
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11 November 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.47
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from the SSW.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from the SSW and South.
Barometer steady and rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Sent firing party ashore.
One steamer came into the harbor and anchored, and one steamer stood out to sea.
At 7.50am U.S.S. "New Orleans" hove into a short stay.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from South.
Barometer steady, then falling.
At 9.15am landed battalion for infantry drill.
Mustered quarters at 9.30am, then exercised Marines at signals.
U.S.S. "New Orleans" got under way and went out for target practice.
Passed Assistant Surgeon J.A. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, went on board U.S.S. "Vicksburg" on Medical Board of Survey.
At 11.05am Japanese cruiser got under way and stood out.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 76°; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 77°; aft 70° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 71° to 69°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from South to SSE.
Barometer falling.
Exercised Marines at signals and 2nd and 3rd cutters' crews at boat drill under oars and sail.
Sent party ashore for target practice, 300 yard range.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 37 1-pounder armor piercing cartridges, complete; 250 ball cartridges .38 caliber; 1000 ball cartridges 6 mm; 2000 blank cartridges 6 mm; and 3 A targets.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 76°; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 77°; aft 70° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 71° to 69°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from South.
Barometer rising slowly.
Exercised at target practice with 1-pounder [gun].
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
U.S.S. "New Orleans" came in and anchored at 4.45pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Exercised with Ardois system of electric night signals.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from South.
Barometer steady.
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12 November 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.47
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from South to SSE.
Barometer about steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SSE.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the SSE and East.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.00am held mast and the Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: J.B. Higley, Apprentice First-class, 3 days' extra duty, for skylarking around the mess table and not stopping after being warned by the master-at-arms.
At 9.10am sent battalion ashore for drill, Marines bayonet exercise, 2nd period Marines signals.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 79° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 70° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 71° to 69°.
A Japanese mail steamer came in and anchored.
One English and one German steamer came into the harbor.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Lost at drill: one extractor for 6 mm rifle.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from SSE and South.
Barometer falling and steady.
Furled awnings.
At 1.20pm drill call, followed by away all boats for exercise under oars, and in signals.
At 1.20pm a German steamer stood out of the harbor.
At 3.50pm Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted, U.S. Navy, left ship on duty on Board of Survey on U.S.S. "New Orleans".
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 76°; shell room 79° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 70° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 71° to 69°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 500 .45 caliber ball cartridges.
Held sub-caliber practice with 6-inch guns.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from the South, South by East and SSE.
Barometer rising.
At 4.05pm Lieutenant J.T. Tompkins, U.S. Navy, reported aboard on duty on Board of Survey.
Quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
One small steamer left port.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from the SSE.
Barometer steady and falling.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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13 November 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, China
Lat 37.56, Long 121.47
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from the SSE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and light breezes from the SSW to calm.
Barometer steady.
Carried out morning orders.
Two small steamers came into the harbor and anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SSE, hauling to South.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Landed battalion for drill on shore at 9.10am, returning at 11.30am.
Three steamers came in from sea and anchored off Chefoo.
Firing with 1-pounder [gun] at stationary target.
Overhauling battery.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 76°; shell room 79° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 70° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 70° to 68°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of Frank J. Daly as Chief Yeoman from this date.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to gentle breezes from South, hauling to NNW.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Exercised boats at tactical drill under oars and sail.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 47 1-pounder armor piercing shells, complete.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 76°; shell room 79° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 70° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 70° to 68°.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy weather, drizzling at end of watch.
Gentle to stiff breezes from NW to NNE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at 5.00pm, then turned in clean hammocks.
Hoisted all boats.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Exercised with Ardois system of electric night signals.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Stiff to fresh breezes from North.
Barometer rising, then steady.
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14 November 1902
At anchor off Chefoo, and under way, making passage to Amoy, China
Lat 37.65, Long 121.77
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Fresh breeze from North.
Barometer rising, then steady.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy weather.
Stiff to fresh breezes from North to NNE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Making preparations for sea.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Ship's draught forward 13 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Stiff to fresh breezes from the NNE.
Barometer rising, then falling.
At 8.30am [called] all hands up anchor.
At 8.58am got under way in squadron formation, natural order.
At 10.00am put over patent log, reading 0.0, Stickup Rock bearing S¼W, distant 2¼ miles.
Quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by the following drills: all divisions and Marines signal drill.
At 10.20am slowed down to 67 turns.
At 10.30am increased to 75 turns.
At 10.50am slowed down to 50 turns.
At 11.30am increased to 70 turns.
At 11.50am increased to 86 turns.
Steaming ahead, on various course to keep position, under three boilers.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of J.P. Burns as Oiler for 12 months.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 67.1.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 81°; aft 79° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Fresh breeze from North.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Steaming in column, on various courses until 1.40pm, when set course S67°E (per standard compass), patent log 25.7, under three boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.5.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 81°; aft 79° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
Tested flood cocks and drains, and found them in good order.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to fair, bright moonlight last part.
Fresh to stiff breeze from North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming in column, course S67°E (per standard compass).
At 6.24pm changed course to S3°W (per standard compass).
At 6.55pm Shantung Promontory light bore N87°W (per standard compass), distant 7.4 miles, patent log [reading] 71.9.
Under 3 boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.2.
Patent log [read] at 8.00pm 82.1.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Stiff to moderate to gentle breezes from the NNW.
Barometer steady and rising.
Steaming ahead in squadron formation, natural order, on course S3°W (per standard compass), under three boilers, maneuvering ship and working engines to maintain position.
At 8.40pm sighted light of a steamer standing to Northward.
At 10.50pm light of steamer on port bow, standing to Northward.
Bright moonlight.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.6.
Amoy is also known as Xiamen.
Shantung Promontory is also known as Northeast Promontory.
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15 November 1902
At sea, making passage to Amoy, China
Lat 34.55, Long 122.93
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant, moonlight.
Moderate breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling slowly.
Rolling easily, extreme roll starboard 13°, port 20°.
Steaming in column, under three boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, revolutions 88.0.
At 3.50am sighted steamer's masthead light bearing South.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Steaming in squadron [formation], on course S3°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Mean steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.2.
Passed three steamers standing to Northward.
Field day.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from the NNW, NW and North.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming ahead in squadron formation, natural order, on course S3°W (per standard compass), under three boilers.
Maneuvering ship and worked engines to keep position.
Field day.
At 10.30am sighted a large junk without sail on the port beam.
By order of the Commanding Officer F. Caucino, Apprentice Second-class, was released from confinement and ordered to duty, his term of confinement having expired.
At 11.00am started fires under [in in log-book] boiler D.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.9.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 81° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 70° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from NNW.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Exercised at tactics from 2.00pm to 3.20pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 77°; aft 70° to 68°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
Steaming in column, under three boilers, double distance.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.8.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees.
At 4.45pm connected up boiler D.
Exercised at fleet signals with trunk light from 7.00pm to 7.45pm.
Continued steaming in column, on course S3°W (per standard compass).
Steaming under three boilers before 4.45pm, afterwards under four.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 91.2.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from the NNW.
Barometer rising and steady.
Steaming ahead in squadron formation, natural order, on course S3°W (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.3.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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16 November 1902
At sea, making passage to Amoy, China
Lat 30.82, Long 122.90
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant, moonlight.
Gentle breeze from NNW to North.
Barometer steady.
Steaming in column, double distance, under four boilers.
At 3.45am sighted steamer bearing West, heading North.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.7.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NNE to NE.
Barometer rising.
Continued steaming in column, double distance, under four boilers, on course S2°W (per standard compass).
Time and uniform signal (general signal 735) from U.S.S. "New Orleans" at 7.00am.
Carried out morning orders.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.2.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from the NE.
Barometer falling and steady.
Steaming ahead in squadron formation, double distance, natural order, under four boilers.
At 8.02am sighted land on starboard how.
At 9.30am quarters, no absentees, and the Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.
At 10.00am changed course to S10°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 43.4.
At 10.40am passed steamer "Kuri Yang" [?] standing to Northward.
At 12.00pm changed course to S12°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 64.0.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.4.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward; 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 79°; shell room 82° to 80°; aft 74° to 72°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather.
Gentle breeze from NE to ENE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
At 1.55pm changed course to S1°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 84.5.
At 3.32pm changed course to S24°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 101.7.
Steaming in column, double distance, under four boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 99.5.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 74° to 72°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to overcast, with light showers at end of watch.
Light to gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Continued steaming in column, double distance, under four boilers, on course S24°W (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.7.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant, overcast last part.
Steaming ahead in squadron formation, natural order, double distance, on course S24°W (per standard compass).
At 9.45pm sighted Heishan Island light one point off starboard bow.
At 9.45pm sighted steamer's light on port bow.
At 11.40pm Heishan Island light on bow, patent log [reading] 80.3.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 83.5.
Heishan Island is also known as Hieshan Island and Yushan Liedao.
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17 November 1902
At sea, making passage to Amoy, China
Lat 27.20, Long 121.40
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling last part.
Gentle breeze from ENE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
At 12.40am changed course to S29°W (per standard compass), Heishan [Island] light abeam, patent log [reading] 90.2.
Steaming in column, double distance, under four boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.9.
At 4.00am sighted Taichau Islands, bearing WNW (per standard compass).
4am to 8am:
Overcast, with drizzling rain, misty.
Light to gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Steaming in column, double distance, under four boilers, on course S29°W (per standard compass).
At 4.15am Taichau Islands bore abeam (starboard).
At 7.15am set all clocks back ten minutes.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.3.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy, foggy and drizzling.
Light to gentle breezes from the ENE and NW.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead in squadron formation, natural order, double distance, under four boilers, on course S29°W (per standard compass).
At 9.25am changed course to S35°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.0.
Quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by following drills: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Powder Divisions and Marines stations for general quarters, followed by all divisions and Marines signals.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 88.2.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 81° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 72° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, foggy and drizzling first part.
Gentle breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling, then steady.
Passed steamer heading North at 2.00pm.
At 3.20pm sighted steamer bearing SE.
At 4.00pm sighted steamer bearing SW by South.
Steaming in column, double distance, under four boilers.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 79° [Fahrenheit] to 77°; shell room 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 72° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 93.5.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, with light mist.
Moderate to gentle breezes from NNW.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 4.30pm, no absentees.
Continued steaming in column, double distance, under four boilers.
Passed German merchant steamer heading about NW at 4.45pm.
Continued course S35°W (per standard compass) until 5.44pm, when changed course to S29°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 57.1.
At 5.50pm Tung Yung Island bore N54°W (per standard compass), distance 7 miles, patent log [reading] 58.3.
At 7.40pm sighted Tung Kuen light bearing S80°W.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 98.6.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Gentle breezes from the NNW.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Steaming ahead in squadron formation, natural order, double distance, under four boilers, natural draught.
At 9.35pm sighted Turnabout light one point on starboard bow.
At 11.30pm changed course to S40°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.2.
At 11.32pm Turnabout light abeam, distance 5 miles.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.5.
Maneuvering ship and engines to keep position.
Taichau Islands are also known as Taizhou Liedao.
Tung Yung Island is also known as Dongyin Dao.
Tung Kuen is also known as Dongquan Dao.
Turnabout is also known as Niushan Dao.
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18 November 1902
At sea, making passage to and at anchor off Amoy, China
Lat 24.35, Long 118.20 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy weather, drizzling first hour, moonlight.
Gentle breeze from NNW to North by West.
Barometer about steady.
At 12.15am passed steamer heading NE.
Sighted Ockseu light at 1.05am.
At 2.54am changed course to S59°W (per standard compass), Ockseu light abeam, distance 8 miles, patent log [reading] 49.1.
Steaming in column, double distance, under four boilers.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.1.
4am to 8am:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Bright moonlight until daylight.
Gentle breeze from North.
Barometer rising.
Continued steaming in column, double distance, under four boilers, on course S59°W (per standard compass).
At 6.55am set all clocks back four minutes.
Carried out morning orders.
Sighted land (coast of China) off starboard beam at daylight.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 120 pounds, average [revolutions] 97.9.
At 7.55am sighted Dodd Island lighthouse bearing West (per standard compass).
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle to moderate breezes from the North.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead in squadron formation, double distance, natural order, on course S59°W (per standard compass).
At 8.30am changed course to S75°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 109.2.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by general alarm and general quarters.
At 10.44am changed course to N78°W (per standard compass).
At 11.25am changed course to N21°W (per standard compass), and then on various courses to anchorage off Amoy.
At 11.30am hauled in patent log, reading 40.2.
At 11.41am [called] all hands bring ship to anchor.
Maneuvered ship and worked engines to keep position.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 81°; aft 73° to 71°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 95.6.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy weather.
Light to gentle breeze from East.
Barometer falling, then steady.
At 12.25pm let go port anchor in 15 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms of chain, Cornwallis Rock bearing N62°E (per standard compass), semaphore staff N90°E (per standard compass).
Draught 12 feet 6 inches forward and 16 feet 3 inches aft.
At 1.30pm exercised deck divisions and Marines at signals and instructed coxswains at signals.
Commanding Officer visited Senior Officer present (Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "New Orleans") officially.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°; aft 72° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breeze from East to East by North.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 4.30pm, then exercised at physical drill.
Commanding Officer of Japanese cruiser "Chihaya" called on Commanding Officer.
J.J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class, checked 1½ months' pay ($45.00), in accordance with sentence of Summary Court Martial approved by the Secretary of the Navy.
Received permanent appointments in ratings: I. Sleger, Machinist First-class, dated September 1st, 1902; and W.E. Curtis, Machinist Second-class, dated July 25th, 1902.
Exercised with Ardois system of electric night signals.
U.S.S. "Monadnock" came in and anchored in outer harbor at 6.25pm.
At 7.35pm commenced swinging to flood.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East by North to ENE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Moon rose at 8.07pm.
Finished swinging to flood at 9.15pm.
Ockseu Island is also known as Wuqui Yu.
Dodd Island is also known as Beiding Dao.
Cornwallis Stone is also known as White Stone.
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19 November 1902
At anchor off Amoy, China
Lat 24.43, Long 118.08
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Moderate to light breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling, then steady.
Started to swing to ebb at 2.05am, and finished swinging at 3.20am.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
At 6.50am His [British] Majesty's gunboat H.M.S. "Phoenix" left port.
At 7.15am U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" went alongside U.S.S. "New Orleans".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to fair and warm.
Light airs to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
At 8.10am started swinging to flood tide, finishing at 9.50am.
U.S.S. "Monadnock" got under way, stood in, and anchored in harbor at 8.50am.
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments: J.A. Loerwald, First-class Fireman, urinating in fireroom, 3 days' [confinement on] bread and water, [reduced to] 4th [conduct] class; P. Hahn, Coxswain, continually smoking out of hours, reduced two [conduct] classes; J.J. Kelly, Baker Second-class, playing cards in bake room, reduced to 3rd [conduct] class; W. Cunningham, Apprentice Second-class, clothes in lucky bag, 2 days' extra duty; S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman, same.
At 9.00am J.A. Loerwald, [First-class Fireman], was confined on bread and water in accordance with assigned punishment.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.
Trained battery, exercised at collision quarters, 2nd period instruction of apprentices in semaphore signals.
Commanding Officer received official calls from Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Monterey" at 9.28am, and Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Monadnock" at 10.20am.
Commanding Officer left ship at 9.48am and called officially on Commanding Officers of His Imperial Japanese Majesty's Ship "Chihaya", U.S.S. "Monterey", U.S.S. "Wilmington" and U.S.S. "Monadnock".
Received from Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands, via U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn", the following stores in Equipment Department: 412 pounds rope, manila, 3½-inch; 175 pounds rope, manila, 2-inch; 116 pounds rope, manila, 18-thread; 75 pounds rope, hemp, 18-thread; 60 pounds rope, hemp, 9-thread; 50 yards canvas, bag.
In Construction and Repair Department: 1 whaleboat; 1 boat chest; 1 breaker, 5 gallons; 1 breaker, 2 gallons; 2 breaker stands; 1 backboard; 1 boat bucket; 2 flagstaffs; 2 gratings; 2 masts, lower; 2 topmasts; 1 boom; 2 oars, 15 feet; 3 oars, 16 feet; 1 oar, 14 feet; 1 oar, spare, 16 feet; 10 oars, 12 feet; 2 oars, 11 feet; 1 oar, 18 feet; 2 oars, spare, 12 feet; 12 rowlocks; 1 rowlock, steering; 6 stretchers; 1 tiller; 1 yoke; 1 rudder.
In Ordnance Department: 200 sheets emery cloth.
In Equipment Navigation Department: 12 pounds polishing paste; 42 sheets emery cloth; 12 sheets sandpaper.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 81° [Fahrenheit]I to 79°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 81°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and warm.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE to East by South.
Barometer falling.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°; aft 74° to 72°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
Expended in Ordnance Department: 26 pounds powder, saluting; 13 6-pounder primers; and 13 cork wads.
Started swinging to ebb tide at 2.00pm.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" came in and anchored at 1.50pm.
U.S.S. "Kentucky" saluted the port with 21 guns, Chinese flag at the main, at 1.25pm.
A shore battery returned the salute with 21 guns, displaying the United States ensign, at 1.35pm.
The following ships saluted Rear Admiral R.D. Evans, U.S. Navy, as Commander-in-Chief, U.S. Naval Force on Asiatic Station, with 13 guns, successively, at 1.30pm: U.S.S. "New Orleans"; U.S.S. "Monterey"; U.S.S. "Wilmington"; U.S.S. "Vicksburg"; U.S.S. "Monadnock"; and U.S.S. "Yorktown".
U.S.S. "Kentucky" returned each salute with a salute of 7 guns.
At 2.20pm Commanding Officer visited Commander-in-Chief officially.
At 2.52pm Japanese cruiser saluted United States Commander-in-Chief with 13 guns, and at 2.55pm U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired a return salute of 13 guns, Japanese flag at the fore.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Liberty party left ship at 3.20pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair to overcast and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East by South.
Barometer rising.
Ensign J.D. Wainwright, U.S. Navy, reported aboard at 4.15pm from treatment at United States Naval Hospital, Yokohama, Japan.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees, followed by physical drill without arms.
Served out clean hammocks.
J.J. Manning, Gunner's Mate First-class, received Certificate of Graduation from Seaman Gunner's Class, Petty Officer School.
Swinging to flood tide at 7.45pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes to light airs from NE by North to North and calm.
Barometer steady.
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20 November 1902
At anchor off Amoy, China
Lat 24.43, Long 118.08
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Calm and light airs from North to West.
Barometer falling.
At 3.10am swung to ebb tide, finishing at 3.45am.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Light airs from West and calm.
Barometer rising.
The U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" cast off from U.S.S. "New Orleans", and anchored at 6.10am.
U.S.S. "New Orleans" got under way at 6.15am and shifted her berth, U.S.S. "Vicksburg" at 6.30am, and U.S.S. "Wilmington" at 6.50am.
Made preparations for getting under way, turning over engines at 5.50am.
Got under way at 6.38am and shifted berth, anchoring at 7.20am with starboard anchor in 12½ fathoms of water, 60 fathoms of chain.
Draft of ship forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 3 inches.
Bearings as follows: semaphore staff N8°W (per standard compass), Cornwallis Rock N58°E (per standard compass).
Two Japanese men-of-war came in and anchored at 7.45am.
Scrubbed hammocks.
Liberty party returned at 7.00am.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to light airs from West, backing to South.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 8.30am got under way and shifted anchorage, 60 fathoms on starboard chain, 6-fathom shackle outside hawser pipe, 12¼ fathoms water.
Bearings of anchorage: semaphore staff N5°W (per standard compass) N5°W, Cornwallis Rock N59°W (per standard compass), ship's head West.
United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired salute 13 guns, Japanese ensign at the fore.
Japanese flagship fired salute of 21 guns, Chinese ensign at fore.
Shore battery returned salute gun for gun.
Japanese flagship returned U.S.S. "Kentucky's" salute.
At 9.30am sounded general quarters, divisions reporting in 4 minutes 20 seconds.
Held 2 minutes test for ammunition supply, as follows: 1st Division 4 6-pounder and 7 shells, 6 boxes 3-pounder, 3 1-pounder; 2nd Division 7 6-inch shells and 4-pounder, 12 boxes Colt's [ammunition]; 3rd Division 9 6-inch shells and powder, 6 boxes 6-pounder, cabin 1-pounder [sic].
Overhauled battery.
At 10.00am made absentee and sick report: 0; 3.
U.S.S. "Monterey" shifted anchorage.
The Commander-in-Chief temporarily transferred his flag to U.S.S. "Wilmington" for inspection of the ship.
At 8.50am began swinging to flood tide.
At noon made coal report: 157 tons on hand; 7 [tons] expended.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 79°; aft 73° to 71°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 79°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from SE.
Barometer falling slowly.
1st, 2nd and 3rd Divisions were instructed in seamanship, Marines at battery drill.
Held squadron signal drill.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
At 1.00pm began swinging to ebb tide.
Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, left the ship on Board of Survey.
Temperatures magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°; aft 73° to 71°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 79°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breeze from ESE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, exercised at setting up, and turned in clean hammocks.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Riding to ebb tide.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Calm to light airs from ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 8.00pm turned on searchlight, following movements of flagship.
At 8.40pm discontinued searchlight drill.
Moon rose at 8.30pm.
At 8.30pm began swinging to flood tide.
Cornwallis Stone is also known as White Stone.
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21 November 1902
At anchor off Amoy, China
Lat 24.43, Long 118.08
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and cool.
Light airs from ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.00am began swinging to ebb tide.
Bright moonlight.
4am to 8am:
Clear and warm.
Calm to variable light airs.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 6.55am Japanese man-of-war came to anchor.
At 7.00am time and routine uniform signal as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from the South and SE.
Barometer falling.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by the following drills: train battery, and out all boats for exercise under oars.
At 9.32am the Commander-in-Chief hoisted his flag on U.S.S. "Monadnock".
At 9.40am the Commanding Officer left the ship on duty on General Court Martial on board the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 10.05am a General Court Martial met on board the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 11.38am the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired a salute of 7 guns, British flag at the fore.
At 11.50am the Japanese flagship "Asama" ["Assama" in log-book] fired a salute of 7 guns, British flag at the fore.
Took temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: 82° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°; aft 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
One steamer came into the harbor and anchored.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
By order of Commanding Officer A.T. Don, Private Marine, was confined in double irons for ten days, for repeatedly making frivolous complaints against the 1st Sergeant of the Guard.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from the SE.
Barometer falling and steady.
At 1.00pm the Commanding Officer left ship on duty on General Court Martial on United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 12.10pm swung to flood tide.
At 2.25pm the Japanese flagship "Asama" fired a salute of 15 guns, Chinese flag at the fore.
At 4.00pm Japanese mail steamer left the harbor.
Drill call at 1.30pm, followed by Marines signal drill.
Spread poop awning.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°; aft 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
Tested flood cocks and drains, found all in good working condition.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light and gentle breeze from the SE.
Barometer rising.
At 4.25pm the Commanding Officer called officially upon the Japanese flagship "Asama" ["Assama" in log-book] and the Japanese cruiser "Takasago".
Received from the U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" in Equipment Department, Ordnance and Equipment Navigation Departments: (see appended lists [below]).
Received the following stores in the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts: 157½ pounds fresh bread; 220½ [pounds] fresh meat; 220½ [pounds] fresh vegetables.
At 5.00pm quarters, followed by setting up exercise.
At 5.40pm the Japanese Admiral and staff called officially on the Commanding Officer.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs, light breezes and gentle breezes from the SE, ENE and East.
Barometer rising and steady.
At 11.45pm swung to flood tide.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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[Inserted note]
4pm to 8pm:
Received on board this vessel from General Storekeeper, Cavite Naval Station, via the U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn", in the Equipment Department the following stores; 400 packages paper, toilet; 50 hammocks; 189 pounds rope, manila, 2½-inch; 95 pounds rope, manila, 21-thread; 50 pounds lye; 16 pounds twine, seaming; 48 pounds bath brick; 50 brushes, deck; 18 brushes, hand, scrub; 50 feet hose, 1½-inch; 11 bottles ink; 15 pounds wire, seizing; 50 pounds houseline [housline in log-book]; 50 needles, seaming; 2 sewing palms; 12 erasers, pencil; 24 pen holders, assorted; 12 thimbles; 6½ reams paper; 1 tape, 100 feet; 3 pliers, side cutting; 12 pads, memo; 6 boards, oil; 1200 envelopes, assorted; 3 gross bands, elastic; 200 tags, shipping; 4 boxes fasteners, paper; 50 pencils, lead, assorted; ½ pound sponges; ½ pound wax, sealing; 4 Prym [Pyrn in log-book] pins; 4 spools tape; 5 ribbons, typewriter; 4 books, memo; 1 pen rack; 4 gross pens, assorted; 2 bottles mucilage; 2 knives soil; 10 pounds beeswax; 20 handles, squilgee.
In Ordnance Department: 18 dry battery cells; 17 cartridges, box, revolver; 5 holsters, revolver; 10 gallons lard [oil]; and 10 gallons sperm oil.
In Equipment Navigation Department: 4 packages needles, sewing; 6 sail needles; 12 plugs, attachment, watertight; 1 switch, 25 Ampere, watertight; 6 pounds Okonite [cable], ½-inch; 5 switches, 5 Ampere, watertight; 100 pounds waste; 40 pounds signal halyards; 2 dozen sewing thread; 1 number 5, 2 number 6, 3 number 7, 4 number 8 United States ensigns.
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22 November 1902
At anchor off Amoy, China
Lat 24.43, Long 118.08
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from the ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 12.00am U.S.S. "Vicksburg" commenced to drag anchor with tide.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from the ENE.
Barometer rising.
At 6.45am the Japanese fleet got under way.
At 7.05am a British steamer left port.
At 7.10am a Chinese revenue cutter got under way and then anchored near the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Carried out morning orders.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
L.C. Proulx, Landsman, returned from liberty 14 hours over time.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breeze from NE to ENE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
General cleaning day.
Commanding Officer went on board U.S.S. "Kentucky" as member of General Court Martial
J.A. Loerwald, First-class Fireman, released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer, his term of confinement having expired.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 83° to 81°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°; aft 74° to 72°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 79°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Commenced swinging to flood at 10.00am.
United States Consul and Vice Consul called on Commanding Officer.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer falling, then steady.
Finished swinging at 12.40pm.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 83° to 81°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°; aft 74° to 72°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 79°.
U.S.S. "Vicksburg" shifted anchorage.
Commanding Officer went on board U.S.S. "Kentucky" as member of General Court Martial.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from East to East by North.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Exercised with Ardois system of electric night signals.
Commenced swinging to ebb at 6.38pm, and finished at 7.55pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Lost overboard: 1 drift lead (28 pounds).
Commenced swinging to flood at 10.55pm.
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23 November 1902
At anchor off Amoy, China
Lat 24.43, Long 118.08
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from ENE to calm.
Barometer about steady.
Finished swinging [to flood] at 12.38am.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Varying light airs to calm, then gentle breeze from NE.
Barometer rising.
Commenced swinging to ebb at 6.00am, and finished swinging at 7.20am.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Liberty party returned, 9 absentees.
8am to meridian:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NE to ENE.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 84° [Fahrenheit] to 82°; shell room [left blank]; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°; aft 75° to 73°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as follows: J.H. Berryhill, Chief Yeoman, J. Lyons, Oiler, W. McDonald, First-class Fireman, J.R. Nordmark, Electrician Second-class, C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, W. Rathbone, Oiler, W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, F.E. Cremin, Apprentice Second-class, and J. Shipperd, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
H.M.S. "Goliath" came in and anchored at 10.34am.
The Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.
At 10.34am commenced swinging to flood tide.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 84° [Fahrenheit] to 82°; shell room 85° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°; aft 75° to 73°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Finished swinging to flood tide at 1.30pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At 6.15pm J.H. Berryhill, Chief Yeoman, and J.R. Nordmark, Electrician Second-class, returned aboard 11 hours over time from liberty.
At 7.15pm C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, returned aboard 12 hours over time from liberty.
At 7.30pm commenced swinging to ebb.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to stiff breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Finished swinging to ebb tide at 8.20pm.
At 8.15pm J. Lyons, Oiler, returned aboard 13 hours over time from liberty.
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24 November 1902
At anchor off Amoy, China
Lat 24.43, Long 118.08
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Moderate to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Moon rose about 1.00am.
At 1.40am commenced swinging to flood tide, finished at 2.10am.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
The U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Wilmington" at 7.00am.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Received in Department of Supplies and Accounts: 220½ pounds fresh beef; 180 pounds fresh vegetables.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light to gentle breeze from NNE to ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and held battery drill and, in obedience to signal from the flagship, equipped boats for distant service.
The boats proceeded in column to the flagship, where they were inspected, after which they returned to the ship.
Absentees: W. McDonald, First-class Fireman, W. Rathbone, Oiler, W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, F.E. Cremin, Apprentice Second-class, and J. Shipperd, Boatswain's Mate Second-class.
The following punishment was awarded by the Commanding Officer: L.C. Proulx, Landsman, 14 hours over leave, 2 months' 4th [conduct] class.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of J.H. Berryhill, Chief Yeoman, for 12 months.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 83° to 81°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°; aft 73° to 71°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
Riding to flood tide.
At 9.30am swung to ebb tide.
J. Shipperd, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and F.E. Cremin, Apprentice Second-class, returned on board 27 hours over time.
The Commanding Officer left the ship officially, being a member of a General Court Martial on board the flagship.
Received in Ordnance Department from flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky": 3000 cartridges caliber .22, short; 500 cartridges caliber .22, BB caps.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Gentle breeze from ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.15pm sent Marine Guard ashore in obedience to signal from the flagship, for drill with squadron battalion.
Hove up and catted starboard anchor and let go port anchor, same bearings of anchorage, veered to 60 fathoms on port chain, shackle outside hawse pipe.
The steam cutter was exercised at tactical maneuvers with the cutters of the other ships of the squadron.
The Executive Officer and Navigator left the ship on Boards of Survey on the flagship and U.S.S. "Monadnock" respectively.
Exercised 6-inch gun crews at loading device, time for 1 string, 20 shells: 1 minute 30 seconds, number 1 6-inch gun.
Steam launch temporarily put out of commission due to broken nipple on feed pipe.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 81° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 83° to 81°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°; aft 72° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
H.M.S. "Goliath" cleared ship for action.
Swinging to ebb tide.
At 1.50pm swung to flood tide.
One oar lock was broken, belonging to the whaleboat.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle to light breeze from East.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Received in Construction and Repair Department the following stores: 500 feet Oregon pine, 1 inch x 12 inches; 4 pieces 16 feet x 4 inch x 4 inch; 3 pieces 16 feet x 3 inches x 3 inches; 1 piece teak, 22 inches x 5 inches x 2¼ inches.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Riding to flood tide.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Light breeze to light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
At 8.05pm began swinging to ebb tide.
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25 November 1902
At anchor off Amoy, China
Lat 24.43, Long 118.08
Commences and until 4am:
Clean and cool.
Light airs to light breeze from NE.
Barometer steady.
Riding to ebb tide.
Steam in boilers C and D, and on auxiliary machinery.
4am to 8am [8pm in log-book]:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze to light airs from NNE to NE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Chinese steamer entered the harbor, flying Mandarin's flag, which was saluted by the shore batteries with salutes of 3 guns.
The U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way and steered alongside port side of U.S.S. "Wilmington".
At 4.05am swung to flood tide.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from the NNE.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 8.30am swung to ebb tide.
Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book], U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted, U.S. Navy, left the ship on duty on General Court Martial on the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" and U.S.S. "New Orleans" respectively.
W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, and W. Rathbone, Oiler, returned to the ship 50 hours over leave.
Quarters at 9.30am, absentee W. McDonald, First-class Fireman, followed by the following drills: battalion in heavy marching order; 2nd period instruction of ordinary seamen and landsmen in seamanship.
At 9.40am a General Court Martial met on the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 10.00am a General Court Martial met on U.S.S. "New Orleans".
At 10.20am steam launch left the ship for squadron evolution.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Exercised guns' crews at loading device.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 81°; aft 72° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from the NNE and East.
Barometer falling and steady.
At 1.18pm a Board of Inspection, consisting of Captain C.H. Stockton, U.S. Navy, Captain C.S. Sperry, [U.S. Navy], Lieutenant-Commander Martin Bevington, U.S. Navy, Lieutenant J.L. Latimer, U.S. Navy, came on board.
At 3.10pm the U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" shoved off from U.S.S. "Wilmington" and anchored.
At 1.40pm boat drill, and exercised all boats under sail and in signals.
At 2.30pm commenced swinging to flood tide.
A British steamer left port.
Exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
At 3.45pm finished swinging to flood tide.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 81° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 81°; aft 72° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light and gentle breezes from the East.
Barometer rising.
At 5.25pm an English steamer left the harbor.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentee: W. McDonald, First-class Fireman.
Scraped and varnished masts of all boats.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from the East and NE.
Barometer rising, then falling.
At 8.20pm sent master-at-arms and officer ashore in obedience to order by signal of Commander-in-Chief.
At 8.30pm W. McDonald, First-class Fireman, was brought alongside, 61½ hours over time, and by order of Commanding Officer was confined in double irons, in accordance with instruction from Commander-in-Chief, to await trial by Court Martial.
At 8.30pm started swinging to ebb tide.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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26 November 1902
At anchor off Amoy, China
Lat 24.43, Long 118.08
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes and light airs from the NNE and NE.
Barometer falling and steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and gentle breezes from the ENE.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
One small steamer came into the harbor.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Commanding Officer called on Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Goliath".
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, then exercised at collision quarters, second period instructed apprentices and exercised Marines at signals.
Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted, U.S. Navy, went on board U.S.S. "New Orleans" as member of a General Court Martial.
Exercised 6-inch guns' crews with loading device.
Exercised with Morris tube.
Sent steam launch for tactical drill.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 81° to 81°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°; aft 71° to 69°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Commenced swinging to ebb at 10.05am, and finished swinging at 11.15am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted, U.S. Navy, went on board U.S.S. "New Orleans" as member of a General Court Martial.
Sent steam launch for tactical drill.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 83° to 81°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 81°; aft 71° to 69°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
Exercised with Morris tube.
U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" shifted anchorage at 1.30pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NE to ENE.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Commenced swinging to flood at 4.00pm, and finished swinging at 5.45pm.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Lost overboard in Ordnance Department: 1 copper drift.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze to light airs from ENE to NE.
Barometer about steady.
Commenced swinging to ebb at 10.15pm, and finished swinging at 10.45pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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27 November 1902
Thanksgiving Day
At anchor off Amoy, China
Lat 24.43, Long 118.08
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from WNW to West.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Commenced swinging to flood at 6.05am, and finished swinging at 7.15am.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from West.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.
Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.25am, finishing at 11.20am.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 85° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°; aft 72° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
Ships in harbor held rowing races during forenoon.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from SW to ENE to East.
Barometer falling.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 85° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°; aft 71° to 69°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
Ships in harbor held sailing races.
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "Kentucky" at 1.00pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.40pm, finishing about 4.00pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from East to ENE.
Barometer rising.
Visiting party returned from U.S.S. "Kentucky" at 4.50pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Exercised searchlights.
Sent visiting party to U.S.S. "New Orleans" at 7.30pm.
8pm to midnight:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady
Visiting party returned aboard from U.S.S. "New Orleans" at 11.10pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.55pm.
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28 November 1902
At anchor off Amoy, China
Lat 24.43, Long 118.08
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from ENE and calm.
Barometer nearly steady.
Finished swinging to ebb at 12.30am.
4am to 8am:
Fair to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm and light airs to light breezes from SW to to WSW.
Barometer rising.
U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Carried out morning orders.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs to light breezes from WSW.
Barometer falling.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and exercised boats under oars and sail.
Exercised 6-inch gun crews at loading device.
Tested lifebuoys and found same in working order.
Riding to flood tide.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
The Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Goliath" paid official call.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°; aft 85° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.H. Berryhill, Chief Yeoman, 11 hours over leave, reduced [to] 3rd [conduct] class; J. Lyons, Oiler, 13 hours over leave, same; C.A. Olsson, Ship's Cook First-class, 12 hours over leave, same; J.R. Nordmark, Electrician Second-class, 11 hours over leave, reduced [to] 2nd [conduct] class; J. Shipperd, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, F.E. Cremin, Apprentice Second-class, 27 hours over leave, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class; V. Moralis, Second-class Fireman, turning out standing light, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class.
Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted, U.S. Navy, left the ship for duty on General Court Martial convened on board U.S.S. "New Orleans".
Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice [Alderdice in log-book], U.S. Navy, left the ship to attend General Court Martial aboard the flagship.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from SE to South by East.
Barometer falling.
Exercised gun crews at sub-caliber practice.
Sent steam launch for exercise at steam tactics at 1.30pm.
Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted, U.S. Navy, left the ship for duty on General Court Martial convened on board U.S.S. "New Orleans".
The Executive Officer and Medical Officer made the weekly inspection of compartments.
Magazine flood cocks were tested and found in working condition.
Steam launch broke high-pressure eccentric strap, and two ship's boats were sent to tow her back.
At 12.50pm swung to ebb tide.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Received in Paymaster's Department from United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" the following stores: 1000 pounds sugar; 1000 pounds pork, salt; 400 pounds salt beef; 400 [pounds] beef, tinned.
Received in Steam Engineering Department the following stores: (see appended list [below]).
The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: J.W. Rathbone, Oiler, 50 hours over leave, 3 days' double irons, reduced [to] 4th [conduct] class; W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, same; [W.] McDonald, [First-class Fireman], 61½ hours over leave and dirty, 3 days' double irons, reduced to 4th [conduct] class.
Temperature [of] magazines, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°; aft 73° to 71°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from East.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and held fire drill, divisions reporting in 2 minutes 50 seconds.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At 4.30pm swung to flood tide.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to moderate breeze from ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 8.30pm by order of Commanding Officer W. McDonald, First-class Fireman, was released from confinement, his term of confinement having expired.
At 8.30pm J.W. Rathbone, Oiler, and W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, were placed in double irons for three days.
At 10.30pm U.S.S. "Helena" was sighted, and at 11.26pm U.S.S. "Helena" anchored.
Riding to flood tide.
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November 28, 1902, meridian to 4pm:
Received in Steam Engineering Department from the New Amoy Dock Company, through Fleet Paymaster's Officer, the following stores: 196 pounds white zinc; 168 pounds brown zinc; 196 pounds white lead; 504 pounds red lead; 40 gallons boiled linseed oil; 20 gallons turpentine; 6 round paint brushes; 40 pounds asbestos millboard (5 sheets); 12 hammer handles; 25 sheets tarred sheathing felt, 40 inches x 40 inches; 145 pounds cotton waste; 240 sheets emery cloth; 40 pounds steel, machinery, 1-inch; 96 pounds steel, machinery, 1½-inch; 22 pounds round iron bar, ¾-inch; 1 pound copper tacks, ¾-inch; 6 boiler zincs, 12 inches x 6 inches x 1 inch (110 pounds); 20 pounds bolts and nuts, iron, hexagonal, ⅝-inch x 2½-inch; 20 pounds bolts and nuts, iron, hexagonal, ⅝-inch x 2-inch; 10 pounds bolts and nuts, iron, hexagonal, ⅝-inch x 1½-inch; 10 pounds bolts and nuts, iron, hexagonal, ½-inch x 1½-inch; 10 pounds bolts and nuts, iron, hexagonal, ½-inch x 1¾-inch; 25 pounds bolts and nuts, iron, hexagonal, ⅝-inch x 5-inch; 25 pounds bolts and nuts, iron, hexagonal, ⅝-inch x 5½-inch; 5 pounds iron washers, ¾-inch; 5 pounds iron washers, 1¼-inch; 5 pounds iron rivets, ⅝-inch x 1¼-inch; 5 pounds iron rivets, ⅝-inch x 2-inch; 5 pounds iron rivets, ¾-inch x 2-inch; 5 pounds iron rivets, ⅞-inch x 2-inch.
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29 November 1902
At anchor off Amoy, China
Lat 24.43, Long 118.08
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and cool.
Light airs to light breeze from ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 1.25am swung to ebb tide.
Steam on boilers C and D and auxiliary machinery.
4am to 8am:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from NNW, backing to West.
Barometer rising.
At 7.30am swung to flood tide.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from the West and ENE.
Barometer falling.
Field day.
At 8.00am U.S.S. "Helena" fired a salute of 21 guns, Chinese flag at the fore, which was returned by battery [on] shore, gun for gun, also a salute of 13 guns, American ensign at the fore, which was returned by a salute of 7 guns by United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 9.00am Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted [Olmstead in log-book] left ship on duty on General Court Martial.
At 9.30am a General Court Martial met on United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 9.30am U.S.S. "Helena" got under way and shifted berth.
At 10.00am a General Court Martial met on U.S.S. "New Orleans".
An English steamer left the harbor.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°; aft 72° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from the ENE.
Barometer falling and steady.
At 1.10pm transferred to U.S.S. "Wilmington", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following named men: I.E. Harlow, Coxswain; W.P. Kirk, Quartermaster Third-class; L.J. Burke, Seaman; H.F. Collett [Collet in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; C.E. Miller, Seaman; W.S. Foster, Apprentice First-class; J.J. Murray, Ordinary Seaman; S.E. Pearson, Landsman; H.A. Shaw, Landsman; B.M. Stout, Landsman; H. Kramer, Coppersmith; A.P. Kerwin, Coal Passer; F. Mackin, Coal Passer; J. Regan, Coal Passer; G.J. Wood, Coal Passer; J. Dimmick, Gunner's Mate Third-class; J.C. Brown, Seaman; P.L. Casey, Seaman; A.L. Hurd, Seaman; H.C. Morton, Seaman, A.D. Henggeler [Heneggeler in log-book], Landsman; H. O'Keefe, Ordinary Seaman; L.C. Proulx, Landsman; J. Staten, Landsman; C.P. McKee, Plumber and Fitter; P. Doyle, Coal Passer; J. Lewis, Coal Passer; F.J. McCormick, Second-class Fireman.
To U.S.S. "Helena": C.D. Kay, Hospital Steward.
To U.S.S. "Kentucky": F. Seela, Boatswain's Mate First-class.
To U.S.S. "Monadnock": D. Hirsch, Coxswain; R. Heye, Quartermaster Third-class; J.H. Sullivan, Seaman; J.G. Barthell [Barthel in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; M.H. Biermann, Ordinary Seaman; E.J. Braun, Ordinary Seaman; J.C. Butler, Ordinary Seaman; W.J. Molloy, Ordinary Seaman; J. Morrisey, Ordinary Seaman; F. Caucino, Apprentice Second-class; J.J. Clark, Apprentice Second-class; M. Courtney, Apprentice Second-class; H. De Somers, Apprentice Second-class; J. Carter, Blacksmith; I. Sleger, First-class Fireman; J.P. Burns, Oiler; J.H. Kirby [Terby in log-book], First-class Fireman; J.H. Loerwald, First-class Fireman; J. Moralis, Coal Passer; A. Riggin, Yeoman First-class; J. Fahey, Yeoman First-class; L. Carney, First-class Fireman; E.E. Tomke, Chief Gunner's Mate; S.G. Chenoweth, Seaman; O. Missel, Seaman; A.W. Batey, Ordinary Seaman; G. Booth, Ordinary Seaman; S. Bright, Ordinary Seaman; G. Mantovani, Ordinary Seaman; H.A. Moore, Ordinary Seaman; W.E. Bertin, Apprentice Second-class; G.H. Celles [Ceeles in log-book], Apprentice Second-class; S.J. Coogan, Apprentice First-class; F.E. Cremin, Apprentice Second-class; W.C. Simmons, Electrician Second-class; L.A. Dorris, Master-at-Arms First-class; F. Ryan, Water Tender; P. Brenner, First-class Fireman; C.N. Bell, Second-class Fireman; [no initial given] McClay, Second-class Fireman; J.T. Smith, Second-class Fireman; G.L. Casey, Yeoman Third-class; E.E. Huen, Hospital Apprentice First-class; R.B. Heise, Corporal U.S. Marine Corps.
Received from U.S.S. "Monterey", with bags, hammock, and necessary transfer papers: E.L. Hurse, Second-class Fireman; M. Williams, First-class Fireman.
And from U.S.S. "Wilmington": T.I. Christopher, Yeoman First-class; E.E. Nevaril, Yeoman Second-class; A.J. Baber, Apprentice First-class; J. Buchanan, Quartermaster Third-class; W.N. Beers, Apprentice First-class; J.W. Blaeser, Seaman; E.A. Clark, Coxswain; G.K. Evans, Apprentice First-class; G. Ellery, Landsman; J.M. Dillon, Apprentice First-class; J. Dale, Ordinary Seaman; J.J. Dollier, Apprentice First-class; C.W. Gentry, Apprentice First-class; C. Hogan, Apprentice First-class; J.T. Hynes, Seaman; A.W. Herrman, Seaman; J.F. Isaakson, Seaman; G. Kleinsmith, Apprentice Second-class; B. Kramer, Quartermaster First-class; J. Larsson, Sailmaker's Mate; A. Lucas, Gunner's Mate Third-class; D. McKain, Seaman; L. Orensky, Ordinary Seaman; J. Robson, Coxswain; J.G. Rock, Coxswain; J.L. Sullivan, Ordinary Seaman; S.F. Storey, Ordinary Seaman; C. Wiegman, Apprentice First-class; T. Woolsey, Landsman; C. Workman, Ordinary Seaman; A. Ledane, Second-class Fireman; J. Smith, Second-class Fireman; W.W. Noble, Boatswain's Mate First-class; G. Kleinert, Oiler; M. Heiberger, Coppersmith; C. Johnson, First-class Fireman; J. Laveriere, Coal Passer.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 82° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°; aft 72° to 70°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
At 1.35pm swung to ebb tide.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East and NE.
Barometer rising.
At 4.20pm and English steamer stood out of the harbor.
Received on board from U.S.S. "Monadnock", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following named men: (see list [below]).
And from U.S.S. "Helena": (see list [below]).
At 5.10pm an English man-of-war came into port and anchored near H.M.S. "Goliath".
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by fire and collision quarters.
At 6.20pm swung to flood tide.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy.
Gentle to moderate breezes from the NE.
Barometer steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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4pm to 8pm:
Received on board from U.S.S. "Monadnock", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following named men: B. Schrieber, Master-at-Arms First-class; T.A. Levere, Master-at-Arms Third-class; J.F. McCauley, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; A.H. Hill, Seaman; W.F. Schaffer, Seaman; W.B. Boynton, Ordinary Seaman; C.N. Kenney, Ordinary Seaman; F.J. Miller, Ordinary Seaman; J.J. Rauhenstein, Ordinary Seaman; E. Subeck, Ordinary Seaman; H.C. Pezold, Apprentice First-class; P. Laughman, Blacksmith; H.W. Collins, Plumber and Fitter; J. Doyle, First-class Fireman; L.J. Lenke, Coal Passer; O.C. Luge, Hospital Steward; F. Immendorf, Oiler; E.P. Smith, Oiler; J. Scoggins, Seaman; J. Evans, Seaman; W.R. Jones, Gunner's Mate Third-class; C. Allen, Machinist First-class; J. Allen, Second-class Fireman.
And from U.S.S. "Helena": T. Wilson, Coal Passer; A. Schroth, Coal Passer; C.W. Weaver, Second-class Fireman; H. Theile, Ordinary Seaman; C.F. Pease, Ordinary Seaman; C.E. Weickhardt, Apprentice First-class; C.W. Trueworthy, Electrician First-class; J. Mannion, Coal Passer; C.A. Smith, Coal Passer; S.S. Clark, Ordinary Seaman; C.D. Miller, Ordinary Seaman; C.C. Gibson, Landsman; J. Ford, Apprentice First-class.
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30 November 1902
At anchor off Amoy, China
Lat 24.43, Long 118.08
Commences and until 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breeze from the NE and NNE.
Barometer steady and falling.
Swung to ebb tide at 1.30am.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
At 7.40am swung to flood tide.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NNE.
Barometer rising and falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Helena" paid official visit to Commanding Officer.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: ([see] list [below]).
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 80° to 82°; fixed ammunition [room] 82° to 84°; aft magazine 70° to 72°; fixed ammunition [room] 72° to 74°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Magazine temperatures as follows: (see below).
Began swinging to ebb at 12.45pm, finished at 1.50pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Received visiting parties from U.S.S. "Monadnock", U.S.S. "Wilmington", and U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Sent visiting parties to U.S.S. "Monadnock" and U.S.S. "Wilmington".
Magazine temperatures: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 80° to 82°; fixed ammunition [room] 82° to 84°; aft magazine 70° to 72°; fixed ammunition [room] 72° to 74°.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from NE.
Barometer rising, then steady.
Sent visiting parties to U.S.S. "Monterey" and U.S.S. "Wilmington".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Commenced swinging to flood at 6.00pm, and finished at 8.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Visiting parties returned from U.S.S. "Monterey" and U.S.S. "Wilmington" at 8.35pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
[Approved: signed] Aaron Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.
LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1902
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1 December 1902
At anchor off Amoy, China
Lat 24.43, Long 118.08
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to variable light airs.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Began swinging to ebb at 1.20am, finished swinging at 2.10am.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Variable to Westerly light airs.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At 8.00am full-dressed ship, with British ensign at main, and broke guard flag.
U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way and went alongside U.S.S. "Monadnock" at 7.00am.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from West.
Barometer rising, then falling slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
Exercised divisions at general quarters.
Second period instruction of apprentices.
Exercised gun crews at loading device and gun pointers at Morris tube.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: (see list below).
Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.20am, finished at 9.25am.
The Commander-in-Chief and the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "New Orleans" and of this ship visited the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Goliath" officially at 11.00am.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At noon fired salute of 21 guns.
His term of confinement having expired, Private A.F. Don, U.S. Marine Corps, was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer.
Magazine temperatures: forward 78° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 80° to 82°; fixed ammunition [room] 71° to 73°; aft 70° to 72°; fixed ammunition [room] 71° to 73°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs to light breeze from West to WSW.
Barometer falling.
At 1.15pm exercised crew of Marines and firemen at oars.
At 1.30pm steam launch was exercised at steam tactics.
Exercised guns' crews of 6-inch guns at loading device and sub-caliber.
Temperatures of magazines: (see below).
At 2.35pm swung to ebb tide.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures: forward 77° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 80° to 82°; fixed ammunition [room] 70° to 72°; aft magazine 70° to 72°; fixed ammunition [room] 71° to 73°.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to overcast and pleasant.
Light airs from South to SE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, no absentees, followed by physical exercise without arms.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Helena", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: J. Kavanaugh, Gunner's Mate Second-class, by order of the Commander-in-Chief.
Sent visiting parties to U.S.S. "New Orleans" and U.S.S. "Monterey".
The band from the flagship played on board from 6.45pm to 8.00pm.
Received visiting parties from U.S.S. "Helena", U.S.S. "Wilmington" and U.S.S. "Monadnock".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from SE.
Barometer steady.
At 8.30pm W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, was released, his term of confinement having expired.
Riding to ebb tide.
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2 December 1902
At anchor off Amoy, China
Lat 24.43, Long 118.08
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from WNW to West.
Barometer falling, then rising.
At 1.35am commenced swinging to ebb, finished at 2.20am.
4am to 8am:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from West.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Three small merchant steamers came in during watch.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy to fair.
Calm to light airs from WSW to South.
Barometer falling.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters and exercised landing party at infantry.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At 9.50am swung to flood tide.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 81° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition [room] 83° to 81°; aft 73° to 71°; fixed ammunition [room] 72° to 70°.
Exercised guns' crews at sub-caliber.
Broke out booms for quarterly inspection.
At 11.45am H.M.S. "Rambler" left the harbor.
The Commanding Officer reported to the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Monterey" as convoy to that vessel.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from the East.
Barometer falling, then rising.
At 12.50pm Lieutenant-Commander F.S. Carter, U.S. Navy, reported on board for passage.
At 1.45pm the General Court Martial on the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" adjourned.
At 2.20pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Monterey" paid an official visit upon the Commanding Officer.
At 1.15pm drill call, followed by stations for abandon ship and boat exercise under oars and sails.
At 3.50pm swung to ebb tide.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition [room] 83° to 81°; aft 72° to 70°; fixed ammunition [room] 70° to 68°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and cool.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
At 4.00pm U.S.S. "New Orleans", U.S.S. "Vicksburg" and U.S.S. "Helena" got under way.
The wardroom officers of H.M.S. "Goliath" called on the Commanding Officer and wardroom officers of this ship.
At 4.50pm U.S.S. "Monadnock" got under way.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and held setting up exercises.
Moon rose at 4.30pm, and set at 7.00pm.
At 5.30pm U.S.S. "Wilmington" got under way.
By order of the Commanding Officer J.W. Rathbone [Rathborn in log-book], Machinist Second-class, was placed in double irons for 2½ days, to finish time of previously awarded confinement.
Temperatures of magazine: see below.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Made preparations for sea.
Riding to ebb tide.
Temperatures [of] magazines: [forward] 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; [shell room] 84° to 82°; [fixed ammunition room] 83° to 81°; aft 72° to 70°; [fixed ammunition room] 70° to 68°.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes to light airs from the ENE.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 9.00pm started fires under [in in log-book] boilers A, C, D.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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3 December 1902
Amoy, China, and at sea, making passage to Hong Kong
Lat 23.08, Long 117.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and cool.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 3.25am swung to ebb tide.
4am to 8am:
Clear and cool.
Variable light airs.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At 5.10am got under way and stood on various courses out of harbor.
Draft of ship 12 feet 4 inches forward, 15 feet 4 inches aft.
At 5.25am U.S.S. "Monterey" got under way.
At 5.52am U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way.
At 6.07am put over patent log, set course S60°E.
At 6.06am slowed down to half speed and maneuvered engines to await U.S.S. "Monterey".
At 6.50am United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" passed on starboard beam.
At 7.34am slow speed motion in answer to U.S.S. "Monterey" breaking dispatch flag, indicating break down.
At 7.35am hauled in patent log, reading 7.9.
At 7.40am general signal S½E, and went ahead standard speed, 4 boilers, natural draft, both engines, keeping on port quarter of U.S.S. "Monterey", 800 yards distance.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs and light breezes from the East and NE.
Barometer falling.
Steaming ahead in section formation, under four boilers, natural order, double distance, on various courses.
At 9.00am changed course to South by W½W (per compass).
At 9.48am changed course to SW¼S (per compass) and continued the course until the end of watch.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by collision drill and abandon ship, 2nd period all divisions signals.
Sighted three steamers standing to the Northward.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam [left blank], average revolutions [left blank].
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 85°; [aft temperatures not recorded].
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, light to gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
At 2.00pm sighted man-of-war standing SW.
At 2.00pm changed course to S59°W (per standard compass).
At 3.13pm changed course to S62°W (per standard compass) and put over patent log, reading 7.9.
At 3.35pm changed course to S31°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 10.6.
Steaming in column, double distance, steam in four boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 75.3.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward 81° [Fahrenheit] to 79°; shell room 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition 86° to 84°; aft 76° to 74°; fixed ammunition 78° to 76°.
4pm to 6pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Steaming in column, double distance, until 5.00pm, when took position broad off port quarter of U.S.S. "Monterey", distance 1600 yards.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical exercise without arms.
Continued course S31°W (per standard compass) during watch.
Steam on four boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 61.3.
6pm to 8pm:
Fair and cloudy.
Gentle breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Standard to half speed to keep distance 1600 yards on port quarter of U.S.S. "Monterey", natural draft, 4 boilers, both engines.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At 7.13pm changed course to SW by W¾W, patent log reading 46.9, maneuvering to keep distance.
At 8.00pm 1600 yards distance.
Average steam pressure 120 [pounds], average revolutions 73.6.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the NE to calm.
Barometer steady and falling.
Steaming ahead in formation, distance 1600 yards on port quarter of U.S.S. "Monterey".
Maneuvering ship and working engines to keep distance, under four boilers, natural draft, on course SW by West (per compass).
At 9.05pm sighted Cape of Good Hope light abeam.
At 10.40pm sighted light of steamer (continued on slip [below).
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[Inserted note]
8pm to midnight:
[Continued:] on port bow standing to Northward.
At 10.50pm sighted light of steamer 2 points of port bow standing to Northward.
At 11.15pm sighted Breaker Point [Breakers Point in log-book] light bearing S89°W (per compass).
At 11.24pm Breaker Point [Breakers Point in log-book] light on beam, patent log [reading] 69.6.
Average steam [left blank], average revolutions [left blank].
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Cape of Good Hope is also known as Biao Jiao.
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4 December 1902
At sea, making passage to Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.33, Long 115.00 [Latitude 26°20' N in log-book]
[Page is partly obscured by rolled up insert; some of the text is taken from the page below.]
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from NE to NNE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.20am Breaker Point light hove abeam, distant 10 miles, patent log [reading] 83.4.
At 3.10am changed course to WSW¼W, patent log [reading] 98.5.
Sighted five steamers heading WSW.
Steaming under four boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 76.0.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4am to 8am:
[Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes] from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Continued steaming in formation, 1600 yards off port quarter of U.S.S. "Monterey", until 6.00am, when took position one point on her port quarter, distance 800 yards.
Steaming on course WSW¼W, under four boilers.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Sighted four steamers heading about NE during watch.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 74.6.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light to gentle breeze from NNE.
Barometer falling.
On course S70°W (per standard compass), standard speed, four boilers, both engines.
Maneuvering engines to help position 800 yards, one point on port quarter of U.S.S. "Monterey".
At 9.30am mustered and held general quarters, divisions reporting in 4 minutes.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Overhauled battery and exercised gun crews at sub-caliber.
At 11.45am Pedro Blanco Island abeam, distant 0.8 miles [knots] in log-book.
At 11.50am changed course to W¾S (per standard compass), patent log reading 67.6.
At end of watch 800 yards distant from U.S.S. "Monterey", on course W¾S (per standard compass).
Temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: [forward] magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 100° to 98°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 96°; aft magazine 87° to 85°; shell room 100° to 98°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 73.5.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to variable light airs.
Barometer falling.
Sighted Hong Kong Island ahead at 3.20pm.
Steaming in company with U.S.S. "Monterey", on course W¾[S] (per standard compass), under four boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 [pounds], average revolutions 75.6.
Sighted steamer standing to Westward.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Temperatures of magazines: forward magazine 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; forward shell room 100° to 98°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 96°; aft magazine 86° to 84°; shell room 100° to 98°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm and variable light airs.
Barometer steady.
At 5.35pm hauled in patent log, reading 13.9.
Continued course W¾S (per standard compass) until 4.15pm, when changed course to W½N (per standard compass), and continued this course until 5.35pm, when Commanding Officer conned ship on courses generally North by West.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm.
Exercised at collision quarters and physical exercise without arms.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Steam on four boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 72.4.
Called all hands bring ship to anchor at 5.50pm.
6pm to 8pm:
See appended list [below].
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[Inserted note]
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and cool.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Steam in four boilers, using engines coming to anchor, courses various.
At 6.03pm U.S.S. "Monterey" came to anchor.
At 6.11pm anchored, port anchor, 7½ fathoms water, 30 fathoms on port chain.
Bearings anchorage: Lye Mun Pass [Lymuns Pass in log-book] North point S83°W, Cape Collinson [Cape Collision in log-book] light S12°W, ship's head N½E.
Banked fires in all boilers.
At 7.15pm let [left in log-book] fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler A.
Average revolutions 53.7, average steam 120 [pounds].
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Pedro Blanco Island is also known as Zhenyantou.
Lye Mun Pass is also known as Lei Yue Mun.
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5 December 1902
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.287, Long 114.182
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and drizzling.
Light to moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Under three boilers, B, C and D.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and drizzling.
Light to moderate breezes from NNE to ENE.
Barometer rising.
At 6.00am J. Rathbone, Machinist Second-class, was released, his term of confinement having expired.
Draft of ship 12 feet 3 inches forward, 14 feet 11 inches aft.
At 6.15am U.S.S. "Monterey" got under way.
At 6.20am got under way, 3 boilers, natural draught, maneuvering engines coming into Hong Kong harbor.
At 7.10am U.S.S. "Monterey" anchored.
At 7.15am anchored, starboard anchor to the North.
Bearings: starboard anchor Rumsey Rocks N2°W, signal staff N49°W, heading NE (per standard compass); port anchor Rumsey Rocks N6°E, signal staff N42°W, heading NE by East.
Average revolutions 61.0, average steam 118 pounds.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
Draft 12 feet 3 inches forward, 14 feet 10 inches aft.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from East.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, then trained battery and exercised as follows: 1st Division company; 2nd Division revolvers; 3rd Division single sticks; Marines company.
Received boarding visits from H.M.S. "Glory", Seiner Majestät Schiff "Iltis", Russian cruiser "Admiral Nakhimov" ["Admiral Nackinoff" in log-book], French flagship "D'Entrecasteaux".
Returned boarding visits to H.M.S. "Glory", "Iltis", and "Admiral Nakhimov" ["Admiral Nackinoff" in log-book].
Commanding Officer of Seiner Majestät Schiff "Iltis" called on Commanding Officer.
Commanding Officer paid official visits to the following ships: United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky"; H.M.S. "Glory"; flagship H.M.S. "Argonaut"; H.M.S. "Talbot"; H.M.S. "Ocean"; and H.M.S. "Tamar" (Port Admiral); Seiner Majestät Schiff "Iltis"; French flagship "D'Entrecasteaux"; Russian cruiser "Admiral Nakhimov" ["Admiral Nackinoff" in log-book].
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 88° [Fahrenheit] to 86°; shell room 96° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 94° to 92°; aft magazine 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to moderate breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 87° [Fahrenheit] to 85°; shell room 96° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 93° to 91°; aft 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 79°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Exercised divisions at signals.
At 1.30pm Ensign J.D. Wainwright, U.S. Navy, returned boarding visit to French flagship "D'Entrecasteaux".
The Commodore commanding the port and the Commanding Officers of H.M.S. "Talbot" and H.M.S. "Argonaut" visited the Commanding Officer of this ship officially.
U.S.S. "Monterey" got under way at 2.40pm and stood to Westward.
A small Chinese gunboat came in at 3.50pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy.
Gentle breezes from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and had stations for fire quarters.
Made preparations for coaling.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Riding to ebb tide.
Tested flood cocks and found same in good condition.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.55pm.
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6 December 1902
At anchor off Hong Kong, China
Lat 22.287, Long 114.182
Commences and until 4am:
Cloudy, overcast, drizzling.
Light ENE airs and breezes.
At 2.40am finished swinging to ebb tide.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, foggy to Westward, raining last hour.
Light airs from East first hour, then calm.
Completed preparations for going alongside collier U.S.S. "Saturn".
At 7.30am picked up port anchor, hove in to 30 fathoms on starboard chain.
U.S.S. "Helena" unmoored [immoored in log-book] during watch, remaining at end of watch at short stay port anchor.
At 7.00am and 7.30am flagship made routine signals [as] per Signal Record Book.
Several merchant steamers came in and left harbor during watch.
At 7.30am engines reported ready for getting under way.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and rainy.
Light airs to gentle breezes from North to NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°; aft magazine 76° [sic].
At 8.00am the Russian man-of-war fired a salute of 13 guns, French ensign at fore.
At 8.05am the French flagship returned a salute of 13 guns.
At 8.05am the Commander-in-Chief transferred his flag from U.S.S. "Kentucky" to U.S.S. "Helena".
At 8.18am U.S.S. "Helena" got under way and stood up the river.
Got under way at 8.28am, and at 8.50am moored alongside of U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn".
Commenced coaling at 9.40am.
Stopped coaling at 11.50am, having taken aboard 67 tons.
At 9.13am the Commanding Officer of the French flagship "D'Entrecasteaux" paid official visit to Commanding Officer.
At 9.45am H.M.S. "Argonaut" got under way and stood out of harbor.
At 12.00pm G.J. Blahos, Master-at-Arms Third-class, left ship on three days' leave.
Steam on three (3) boilers.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and rain.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 1.00pm commenced coaling, and at 1.50pm ceased coaling, having taken on board in 50 minutes 15 tons and 82 tons in all.
At 2.25pm cast off lines and proceeded to the Cosmopolitan Dock [Cosmopolitian Dock in log-book] with pilot.
At 3.30pm secured to designated buoy, port chain.
Temperatures of magazines: forward magazine 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 81°; aft magazine 76° to 74°; fixed ammunition room 74° to 72°.
By order of Commanding Officer J.F. McCauley, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and W.R. Jones, Gunner's Mate Third-class, were placed under sentry's charge to await further action.
At 3.00pm tide changed to ebb.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast and rain.
Calm.
Barometer about steady.
Cleaning ship.
Mustered divisions at 5.00pm, no absentees.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, passing showers.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
At 10.00pm swinging to flood tide.
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7 December 1902
At anchor off Hong Kong
Lat 22.32, Long 114.15
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast, with light drizzling rain.
Calm and light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
Finished swinging to flood tide at 3.00am.
4am to 8am [4pm to 8pm in log-book]:
Overcast and mist.
Light airs from NNE to ENE.
Barometer rising.
General cleaning of ship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 220½ [pounds] meat; 220½ [pounds] vegetables; 157½ [pounds] bread.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and misty.
Calm to light airs from NNE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 8.35am J.F. McCauley, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, and W.R. Jones, Gunner's Mate Third-class, were released from sentry's charge by order of Commanding Officer.
Received on board in Steam Engineering Department: 18 tons of fresh water, from L. Charles and Company.
Quarters were omitted, owing to field day.
At 9.00am swinging to flood tide.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward magazine 80° [Fahrenheit] to 78°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°; aft magazine 76° to 74°; fixed ammunition room 76° to 74°.
Draught 12 feet 4 inches forward and 15 feet 8 inches aft.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the NNE and North.
Barometer falling and steady.
Received in the Department of Supplies and Accounts: $10,000 Mexican.
At 1.30pm sent liberty party ashore.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward magazine 80° to 78°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 79°; aft magazine 76° to 74°; fixed ammunition room 75° to 73°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
High water at 3.00pm and swinging to ebb tide.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and cool.
Light airs from North.
Barometer rising slowly.
The Commanding Officer paid official call on the United States Consul General.
Riding to flood tide.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
At 8.10pm low water.
At 8.30pm swinging to flood tide.
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8 December 1902
At anchor off Hong Kong
Lat 22.26, Long 114.11 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Calm to light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
Fires under boiler A for auxiliary purposes.
At 1.10am high water and swinging to ebb tide.
At 1.30am lighted fires under boilers C and D.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Calm to light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising.
At 7.20am low water and swinging to flood tide.
[8am to meridian, partly obscured by rolled up insert:]
[Overcast and cloudy.]
[Calm to variable light airs.]
Barometer falling.
At 9.10am [obscured] an official call.
[Obscured] Cosmopolitan Dock.
Quarters at [9.30am, absentees as follows: obscured] J. [Car]ney, First-class Fireman, J. Gibson, Landsman, [obscured] F. [Mc]Clafferty, Ordinary Seaman, E.F. Richards, [Ordinary Seaman], [obscured], Coal Passer, C.W. Weaver, Second-class Fireman, M. Williams, First-class Fireman, J.E. McGann, Apprentice Second-class, followed by the following drills: train battery; and 1st Division signals; 2nd Division single sticks; 3rd Division rifles; Powder Division station at general quarters; Marines infantry.
At 9.35am the Commanding Officer paid an official call upon the German Vice Admiral and upon the Seiner Majestät Schiff "Fürst Bismark".
At 11.12am [called] all hands unmoor ship.
At 11.17am unmoored ship and got under way, heading towards Aberdeen Dock.
At 12.12pm [called] all hands moor ship and let go the starboard anchor in 5½ fathoms of water and 10 fathoms of chain, also ran quarter lines to buoys off each quarter, opposite Aberdeen Docks.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 76.2.
At 9.15am L. Ballman, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, returned from liberty 2¼ hours over time.
Took temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward magazine 82° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 82° to 80°; aft magazine 78° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 77° 75°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and cloudy, misty to drizzling.
Light airs from NNE to ENE.
Barometer falling, then steady.
At 12.26pm let go starboard anchor in 5½ fathoms water, 10 fathoms chain, and moored ship with stern lines to buoys on each quarters [sic, also mentioned in previous watch at 12.12pm].
Making preparations for docking.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 82° [Fahrenheit] to 80°; shell room 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 81° to 79°; aft magazine 78° to 76°; fixed ammunition room 76° to 74°.
Exercised deck divisions and Marines at signals.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy, misty and drizzling.
Light airs from the ENE and NE.
Barometer steady and falling.
Received on board in the Equipment Department the following stores: ½ ream note paper; 1 dozen blotting papers; 1 pair shears, banker's; 1 stamp pad; 10 packages envelopes.
Dock company setting keel and preparing dock for entrance of ship.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and cloudy, drizzling.
Light airs from ENE to NE.
Barometer steady and then falling.
Got under way at 8.05pm and warped into dry dock.
Pumps were started at 10.00pm, and ship rested on keel blocks at 11.40pm.
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8.00am to meridian.
Received in the Supplies and Accounts Department of this ship the following stores: 353¼ pounds bacon; 546¾ pounds ham; 60 gallons white beans; 35 gallons peas, dry; 300 pounds rice; 100 pounds tea; 400 pounds milk; 600 pounds butter; 550 pounds fruit, canned; 350 pounds macaroni; 140 pounds cheese; 20 pounds mustard; 150 pounds sauerkraut; 175 pounds pickles; 50 pounds cooking salt; 135 pounds table salt; 10 pounds pepper.
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9 December 1902
In dry dock, Hong Kong
Lat 22.247, Long 114.153
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast to cloudy and misty.
Light airs to light breezes from NE to ENE.
Barometer falling.
Continued pumping out dock.
Commenced scrubbing and scraping hull at 1.00am.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, cloudy and drizzling misty.
Light breezes from the ENE.
Barometer steady and rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Workmen of dockyard cleaning and scraping hull.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy weather, misty, passing showers second hour.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as follows: J.J. Brady, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J. Carney, First-class Fireman, J. Gibson, Landsman, M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, C. Johnson, First-class Fireman, P. Ledane, Second-class Fireman, F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, E.F. Richards, Coal Passer, E.P. Smith, Oiler, J.L. Sullivan, Ordinary Seaman, A. Schroth, Coal Passer, T. Wilson, Coal Passer, C.W. Weaver, Second-class Fireman, M. Williams, Second-class Fireman, and J.E. McGann, Apprentice Second-class.
Landed company and Marine Guard for infantry drill.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 84° [Fahrenheit] to 82°; shell room 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 84°; aft magazine 84° to 82°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast, with light mist at end of watch.
Light airs to light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 84° [Fahrenheit] to 82°; shell room 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°; aft magazine 83° to 81°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
Continued painting hull of ship.
Broke out and overhauled both chains and cleaned chain lockers.
Broke out and cleaned after compartment used for Equipment [Department] stores.
All outboard valves other than those in Steam Engineering Department and rudder and underwater fittings were examined by the Executive Officer, and found in good condition.
Foon Shou, Mess Attendant Third-class, left ship on three days' leave.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy, misty, drizzling.
Light airs to light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising.
Continued painting hull of ship.
Finished overhauling chain.
Quarters at 5.00pm, absentees same as before.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast, with light drizzle.
Light airs to light breezes from NE.
Barometer steady.
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10 December 1902
In dry dock, Hong Kong
Lat 22.247, Long 114.153
Midnight to 4am:
Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.
Light airs to light breezes from the NE.
Barometer steady and falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy, passing showers, overcast, and misty.
Calm.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
Commenced overhauling sheet chain.
8am to meridian:
Overcast and passing showers.
Calm and light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as follows: J.J. Brady, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J. Carney, First-class Fireman, J. Gibson, Landsman, M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, C. Johnson, First-class Fireman, P. Ledane, Second-class Fireman, F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, E.F. Richards, Coal Passer, E.P. Smith, Oiler, J.L. Sullivan, Ordinary Seaman, A. Schroth, Coal Passer, T. Wilson, Coal Passer, C.W. Weaver, Second-class Fireman, M. Williams, Second-class Fireman, and J.E. McGann, Apprentice Second-class.
Finished overhauling sheet chain.
Workmen from [for in log-book] yard painting hull and overhauling fittings.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 86° [Fahrenheit] to 84°; shell room 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 88°; aft magazine 80° to 78°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
Received in Construction and Repair Department: 12 steel wire brushes; 6 flat paint brushes; 2 pounds copper tacks, ½-inch; 150 feet rubber gasket, ⅝-inch; 420 pounds white lead; 420 pounds white zinc; 56 pounds yellow ochre; 50 pounds dry Venetian red; 100 pounds number 3 Rahtjens' [Rathjens in log-book] composition; 4 gallons Japan Drier; 15 gallons raw linseed oil; 15 gallons turpentine; 5 gallons asphaltum varnish; 3 brass bib cocks, 1-inch; 2 brass service cocks, square head; 6 quires sand paper; 6 saw files, 5-inch and 6-inch.
Meridian to 4pm:
Overcast and fair.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Painted hull of ship.
Received on board the following stores in Steam Engineering Department: 5 barrels vacuum number 1 marine engine oil (258 U.S. gallons).
The following men returned on board 57 hours over time and were placed in single irons by order of the Commanding Officer for safe keeping, with exception of M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, who was placed in double irons, as he showed signs of being violent: J. Carney, First-class Fireman; E.F. Richards, Coal Passer; C.W. Weaver, Second-class Fireman; J.E. McGann, Apprentice Second-class; and M. Hart, Second-class Fireman.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward magazine 86° [Fahrenheit] to 84°; shell room 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 90° to 88°; aft magazine 80° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
Overhauled the after magazine flood cocks, and found same in good condition.
Yard workmen on board as follows: 6 men in Ordnance Department.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, absentees as follows: J.J. Brady, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J. Gibson, Landsman, J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, C. Johnson, First-class Fireman, P. Ledane, Second-class Fireman, F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, E.P. Smith, Oiler, J.L. Sullivan, Ordinary Seaman, A. Schroth, Coal Passer, T. Wilson, Coal Passer, and M. Williams, Second-class Fireman.
Received aboard in Steam Engineering Department: 50 tons fresh water.
At 7.10pm J.J. Brady, Gunner's Mate Third-class, T. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, and J.L. Sullivan, Ordinary Seaman, returned aboard 60 hours over time.
Workmen from yard at work on hull.
8pm to midnight:
Overcast and drizzling.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising slowly.
Six (6) yard workmen were on board in Ordnance Department until 8.20pm.
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11 December 1902
In dry dock and in harbor Hong Kong
Lat 22.247, Long 114.153
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast with light drizzle from ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
4am to 8am:
Overcast, with light drizzle at beginning of watch.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
At 6.30am J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, returned aboard 71 hours over time.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 8.30am J. Robinson, Coxswain, and J.F. McCauley, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, were found absent from the ship.
At 9.30am M. Williams, First-class Fireman, returned on board 74½ hours over time.
H.H. Gripp, Apprentice Second-class, and J. Lyons, Oiler, were brought back from outside the dockyard wall by the ship's police and placed under sentry's charge.
At 9.30am mustered at quarters, absentees as follows: J. Robinson, Coxswain, J.F. McCauley, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, J. Gibson, Landsman, H. Johnson, First-class Fireman, P. Ledane, Second-class Fireman, E.P. Smith, Oiler, A. Schroth, Coal Passer, and T. Wilson, Coal Passer.
The following stores were received in Equipment Department from L. Charles and Company, Hong Kong: 50 pounds codline, hemp.
O. McKain, Seaman, was placed under sentry's charge, being found intoxicated on board ship.
At 11.30am F. Sheffick [Scheffick in log-book], Coal Passer, and W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, were found absent from the ship without authority.
Temperatures of magazines: forward magazine 87° [Fahrenheit] to 85°; shell room 92° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°; aft 81° to 79°; fixed ammunition room 79° to 77°.
At 8.50am began flooding dock.
At 9.25am shut flood gates.
At 9.35am began flooding.
At 9.50am shut flood gates.
At noon ship was afloat.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from the ENE.
Barometer steady.
Maneuvering ship out of dock.
At 1.15pm moored ship, bow and stern, to two buoys outside of dock.
At 1.15pm W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, and F. Sheffick, Coal Passer, and P. Ledane, First-class Fireman, were brought off to this ship by police, the last named three over leave 79 hours.
A German and Japanese steamer came into the harbor and went in dock.
Temperatures of magazines: forward magazine 86° [Fahrenheit] to 84°; shell room 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°; aft magazine 79° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 78° to 76°.
By order of the Commanding Officer W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, and F. Sheffick [Scheffick in log-book], Coal Passer, were placed in double irons to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and warm.
Light breeze from ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters, absentees: J.F. McCauley [McCauly in log-book], Boatswain's Mate Second-class, J. Robinson, Coxswain, T. Wilson, Coal Passer, J. Gibson, Landsman, and E.P. Smith, Oiler.
Temperatures of magazines: forward magazine 86° [Fahrenheit] to 84°; shell room 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°; aft magazine 79° to 77°; fixed ammunition room 78° to 76°.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling and steady.
At midnight swung to flood tide.
T. Wilson, Coal Passer, and E.P. Smith, Oiler, returned from liberty 84 hours over leave.
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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Hong Kong, China, December 11, 1902.
W.H. Allderdice, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy.
P.N. Olmsted [Olmstead in log-book], Lieutenant, U.S. Navy.
C.T. Wade, Ensign, U.S. Navy.
Report on docking of vessel, December 8-11, 1902.
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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Hong Kong, December 11, 1901.
Sir:
1. In accordance with Article 1639, U.S. Navy Regulations, we have to submit the following report upon the docking of the ship in the Aberdeen Dock at this port.
2. Date of docking: 9.00pm, December 8, to 11.30am, December 11, 1902.
3. Date of previous docking: May 17 to 26, 1902.
4. Itinerary of ship: left Uraga, Japan, June 7, 1902; under way, 2 hours; arrived Yokohama, June 7; in harbor, 9 days; left Yokohama, June 16; at sea, 9 days; arrived Cavite, Philippine Islands, June 25; in harbor, 18½ days; left Cavite, July 14; at sea, 2 days; arrived Cebu, July 16; in harbor, 1 day; left Cebu, July 17; at sea, 1 day; arrived Zamboanga, July 18; in harbor, 8 days; left Zamboanga, July 26; at sea, 2 hours; arrived Isabela, July 26; in harbor, 7 days; left Isabela, August 2; at sea, 2 hours; arrived Zamboanga, August 2; in harbor, 5 hours; left Zamboanga, August 2; at sea, 2 days; arrived Cavite, August 4; in harbor, 9 days; left Cavite, August 13; at sea, 6 days; arrived Nagasaki, Japan, August 19; in harbor, 1 day; left Nagasaki, August 20; at sea, 2¾ days; arrived Vladivostok, Siberia, August 23; in harbor, 3 days; left Vladivostok, August 26; at sea,1¾ days; arrived Hakodate, Japan, August 28, [continued]
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in harbor, 1¾ days; left Hakodate, August 30; at sea, 2¼ days; arrived Yokohama, September 1; in harbor, 17½ days; left Yokohama, September 19; at sea, 1¾ days; arrived anchorage, Gulf of Osaka, September 20; at anchor, ¼ day; left anchorage, Gulf of Osaka, September 21; under way, 1 hour; arrived Kobe, September 21; in harbor, 2 days; left Kobe, September 23; at sea, 3¼ days; arrived Woosung, China, September 26; in harbor, 15 days; left Woosung, October 11; at sea, 2¼ days; arrived Chefoo, October 13; in harbor 32 days; left Chefoo, November 14; at sea, 4 days; arrived Amoy, November 18; in harbor, 14¾ days; left Amoy, December 3; at sea, 1½ days; arrived Junk Bay, December 4; at anchor, ½ day; left Junk Bay, December 5; under way, ½ hour; arrived Hong Kong, December 5; in harbor, 3 days; left Hong Kong harbor, December 8; under way, 1 hour; arrived Aberdeen Dock, December 8.
5. Approximate cruising distance since last docking, 9225 miles; average speed, 9.6 knots.
6. The greatest liability to fouling experienced by the ship since last docking existed during the stay in Philippine waters from June 25 to August 15, including one stop of 18½ days at Cavite. The prevalent kinds of marine growth in these waters are barnacles, small oysters, and sea grass. During the stay of the ship in ports outside of the Philippines, there was little liability to fouling, on account of the coolness of the water, while during 15 days of this time, when [continued]
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[anchoring] off Woosung, this ship was in fresh water.
[7.] Condition of ship as to fouling, and kind of fouling:
(a). At and near water line, a fine green grass about 4 to 5 inches long, with scattered small barnacles, increasing somewhat in quantity with the depth.
(b). At turn of bilge, a whitish sea grass in tufts, about 3 inches long, with some small barnacles, very few small oysters, and a large number of thin, round, flat, closely-adhering, white calcareous deposits of 1 to 2 inches diameter.
(c). Near keel, similar growths, the grass somewhat denser, and the efflorescence of round white spots still more pronounced.
(d). At entrance and run, similar conditions to those existing at other points were found, the starboard side of run showing a slightly thicker growth than the port side, but no part showing excessive fouling.
[8.] Condition of paint: the paint applied at last docking appeared to be in excellent preservation throughout, with the exception of some rusty spots on the second strake below water line, both sides, at a distance of 40 to 50 feet from the bow, and some spots on the first strake below water line at port waist and starboard bow.
[continued]
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As noted, however, in report of last docking, the old paint, although hard, smooth, and closely adhering, will in most places show a fine underlying layer of black rust when scraped by a knife blade to the metal.
9. Corrosion or pitting of bottom: no fresh instances were observed. The head of one rivet securing the seating of after boiler-blow sea valve is considerably corroded, but not apparently more so than at last docking. Zincs showed little deterioration, and were continued in use after being scraped, with the exception of that to forward boiler-blow opening, which had dropped off and was renewed.
10. Paint applied: Rahtjens' compound, Red Hand brand, two coats of number 1 and one coat of number 3, each allowed to dry before the application of the next succeeding coat.
11. Paint applied at previous docking: same as above.
12. Atmospheric conditions at time of painting: moderate humidity; occasional mist; no rain.
Very respectfully,
[Signed by] W.H. Allderdice, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy.
[Signed by] P.N. Olmsted, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy.
[Signed by] C.T. Wade Ensign, U.S. Navy.
The Commanding Officer.
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12 December 1902
At anchor off Hong Kong
Lat 22.287, Long 114.182
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and cool.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer steady.
At 4.00am low water.
4am to 8am:
Overcast and misty.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising.
At 5.55am engines were reported ready.
At 6.15am pilot came on board.
At 6.27am got under way, 3 boilers, two engines, and steamed into Hong Kong harbor, pilot conning.
At 7.35am came to anchor, starboard anchor, 15 fathoms chain, 7 fathoms water.
At 7.50am got under way and prepared to go alongside U.S.S. "Saturn".
8am to meridian:
Overcast, cloudy and misty.
Light breezes and light airs from the ENE.
Barometer unsteady.
At 8.25am made fast alongside the U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn".
At 9.25am the Commanding Officer left the ship and called officially on the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 9.50am water boat came alongside, and received on board 19 tons water for steaming purposes.
At 9.40am commenced coaling ship.
At 10.02am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Monterey" paid an official call upon the Commanding Officer.
At 10.55am the British torpedo boat H.M.S. "Fame" left port.
At 11.01am the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Ocean" paid an official call upon the Commanding Officer.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Absentees: J. Gibson, Landsman, J.F. McCauley, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, J. Robinson, Coxswain, J. Dale, Ordinary Seaman, W.B. Boynton, Ordinary Seaman, C.A.J. Baber, Apprentice First-class, G. Ellery, Landsman, J. Hagensee [Hagansee in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, W.R. Jones, Gunner's Mate Third-class, J. Rauhenstein, Ordinary Seaman, J. Sammond, Coal Passer, J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate First-class, A.W. Herrman, Seaman.
Took temperatures of magazines: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 94° to 92°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°; aft 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
By order of the Commanding Officer W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, O. McKain, Seaman, F. Sheffick [Scheffick in log-book], Coal Passer, H. Gripp, Apprentice Second-class, and J. Lyons, Oiler, were released from confinement and made prisoners at large during coaling ship, and P. Ledane, First-class Fireman, was released from confinement and restored to duty.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling, then rising.
Continued coaling.
Received 74 tons of coal during watch.
The following men returned on board 8 hours over leave: J. Dale, Ordinary Seaman; W.B. Boynton, Ordinary Seaman; C.A.J. Baber, Apprentice First-class; G. Ellery, Landsman; J. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman; A.W. Herrman, Seaman.
J. Rauhenstein, Ordinary Seaman, (absent over leave) and J.F. McCauley, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, (absent without permission) brought on board by Hong Kong police.
Commanding Officer of Seiner Majestät Schiff "Fürst Bismarck" called on Commanding Officer officially.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 92° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°; aft 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 78°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy.
Light airs from the ENE and NE.
Barometer steady and rising.
Coaling ship.
At 4.15pm J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate First-class, returned on board 9 hours over leave.
At 5.00pm W.R. Jones, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned on board 10 hours over leave.
Finished coaling ship at 6.40pm, having taken on board 181 tons.
By order of Commanding Officer O. McKain, Seaman, W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, F. Sheffick [Scheffick in log-book], Coal Passer, H. Gripp, Apprentice Second-class, and J. Lyons, Oiler, were placed under sentry's charge at 8.00pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NE.
Barometer rising, then steady.
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13 December 1902
At anchor off Hong Kong
Lat 22.287, Long 114.182
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast and cloudy.
Light airs from the NW and NNE.
Barometer steady and falling.
4am to 8am:
Overcast to clear and cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the NNE, NE and North by East.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
At 6.30am shoved off from U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" and moored ship in 5¼ fathoms of water, 30 fathoms chain on both anchors.
Field day.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
Draft of ship forward 11 feet 9 inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NNE to NNW.
Barometer rising, then falling.
J. Gibson, Landsman, J. Robinson, Coxswain, J. Sammond, Coal Passer, and Ma King, Mess Attendant Third-class, absent without leave.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 84° [Fahrenheit] to 82°; shell room 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°; aft magazine 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 79°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At 10.25am Chinese gunboat got under way at Kowloon and anchored off Hong Kong.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from NNW.
Barometer falling, then steady.
At 1.15pm Ma King, Mess Attendant Third-class, returned aboard 24 hours over time.
Received aboard in Construction and Repair Department: 4 pairs brass strap hinges; and 12 sash tools.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 84° [Fahrenheit] to 82°; shell room 85° to 83°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°; aft magazine 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 80° to 79°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Ah Sing, Mess Attendant Third-class, received his discharge from the United States Naval Service, by reason of undesirability, and left ship at 1.30pm.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Monterey", with bags, hammocks and transfer papers: G.J. Blahos, Master-at-Arms Third-class; P. Hahn, Coxswain; B.A. Cole, Coxswain; W. Pottberg, Gunner's Mate Third-class; [J.] Freund, Quartermaster First-class; W. McDonald, First-class Fireman; S.M. McGee, Second-class Fireman; C. Wholey, Electrician First-class; G.W. Franks, Sailmaker's Mate; W. O'Connor, Blacksmith; J. Alcorn, Water Tender; G.L. Anderson, Oiler; E. Reilly, First-class Fireman; and W.A. Crouse, Commissary Steward; by order of the Commander-in-Chief.
Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.50pm, finishing at 2.00pm.
Yan Pow, Cabin Cook, was discharged from United States Naval Service, by reason of ineptitude, and left ship at 1.30pm.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from WNW to North by East.
Barometer steady and then rising.
J. Robinson, Coxswain, returned on board, having been absent without leave 54½ hours.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, J. Gibson, Landsman, and J. Sammond, Coal Passer, absent.
Received stores in Department of Steam Engineering as per list [below].
J. Robinson, Coxswain, J.F. McCauley, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, O. McKain, Seaman, F. Sheffick [Scheffick in log-book], Coal Passer, and [W.] Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, confined under sentry's charge pending trial by Summary Court Martial.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, bright moonlight at intervals.
Light to gentle breezes from North by East.
Barometer falling.
At 8.00pm J. Gibson, Landsman, returned aboard 133 hours over time and was placed under sentry's charge, by order of the Commanding Officer, to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
At 9.00pm received from U.S.S. "Monterey", with bags, hammocks and transfer papers, the following men: L.W. Drewery, Water Tender; R.M. Bissell, Oiler; W. Carr, Oiler; D. Cashman, Oiler; T.J. Leary, Second-class Fireman; W.T.K. Brown, Commissary Steward; G. Brennar, Coxswain; P.F. Dalkin, Gunner's Mate Second-class.
At 9.00pm H. Gripp, Apprentice Second-class, was placed under sentry's charge, by order of Commanding Officer, to await trial by Summary Court Martial.
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December 13, 1902.
4pm to 8pm:
Received in Steam Engineering Department from L. Charles and Company, through Fleet Paymaster: 12 nuts, iron, 1¼-inch, for boiler manhole plates; 10 pound bolts and nuts, iron, ⅝-inch x 1½-inch; 5 pounds bolts and nuts, iron, ⅜-inch x 1½-inch; 10 pounds iron washers, ⅝-inch; 20 pounds rivets, steel, assorted; 12 wire brushes, foundry; 12 tube brushes, steel wire, 1-13/16-inch diameter; 12 corn brooms; 6 paint brushes, sash tool; 10 pounds marline, tarred; 5 pounds cotton twine; 1 barrel Portland cement; 1 sack charcoal, 80 pounds; 1 gross brass machine screws, ¼-inch x 1-inch; 1 gross brass machine screws, 5/16-inch x 1-inch; 3 brass padlocks; 12 springs, steel, for metallic packing of steam piston rods, A. and C. [?] pumps, tempered; 15 yards webbing, 2-inch; 12 bunker lamps, brass; 6 hand lamps, brass; 126 pounds machinery steel, round, 1¼-inch; 21½ pounds machinery steel, round, ¾-inch; 21 pounds machinery steel, flat, ⅜-inch x 2½-inch; 22½ pounds machinery steel, square, 1-inch; 5 pound machinery steel, round, ¼-inch; 93½ pounds angle bar, mild steel, 2½-inch x 2½-inch x ¼-inch; 246 pounds mild steel, galvanized, sheet, ⅛-inch; 150 pounds mild steel, boiler plate, 3/16-inch; 130 slabs rolled zincs for boilers, 12 inches x 6 inches x ½-inch; 17½ pounds sheet brass, number 6, British [Standard] Wire Gauge; 2¼ pounds paper brass; 40 boiler manhole gaskets, asbestos; 100 gauge glass grommets; 11½ pounds square Dagger packing, 7/16-inch; 10 pounds Peerless spiral packing, ½-inch; 10¼ pounds Peerless spiral packing, ⅜-inch; 112 pounds asbestos, non-conducting, composition; 50 square yards hair felt, ½-inch; 40 pounds polishing paste; 28 pounds black paint; 10 pounds chrome green in oil; 1 quart muriatic acid; 10 gallons asphaltum varnish; 4 globe valves, ¾-inch; 2 globe valves, ½-inch; 38 brass nipples, assorted; 20 elbows, brass, assorted; 4 couplings, brass, assorted; [continued]
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8 unions, brass, assorted; 6 tees, brass, ½-inch; 3 bushings, brass, 1½-inch x 1¼-inch; 9 galvanized iron elbows, assorted; 1 block lignum vitae, 6 inches x 12 inches; 9 galvanized iron nipples, assorted; 3 galvanized iron tees, 1-inch; 16½ feet galvanized iron pipe, ½-inch; 1 box indicator leads; 2 sailmaker's palms; 103 yards coarse burlap for cleaning bilges; 400 pounds cotton waste; 56 grommets, rubber, for patent tube stoppers.
Received from Hong Kong and Whampoa Dock Company: 2 high-pressure pistons, cast iron, complete, for steam launch engine; 2 eccentric straps, complete, for steam launch engine; 1 gear wheel for after ash-hoist, cast [cadt in log-book] iron; 3 casings, unfinished, iron; 4 feed pump pistons, iron, complete; 8 feed check valve discs, unfinished castings; 8 brass guard plates, for F. and B. [?] pumps, cast and finished.
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14 December 1902
At anchor off Hong Kong and at sea
Lat 22.287, Long 114.182
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from NW.
Barometer falling and then steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes from NW to NNE.
Barometer rising.
Pacific Mail [Steamship Company] steamer "Korea" left harbor at 6.00am.
At 7.15am U.S.S. "Helena" got under way and stood out to sea.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
H.H. Gripp, Apprentice Second-class, F. Sheffick [Scheffick in log-book], Coal Passer, J.F. McCauley, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, D. McKain, Seaman, J. Robinson, Coxswain, C.O. Gibson, Landsman, released from sentry's charge and made prisoners at large, by order of the Commanding Officer, awaiting action of Summary Court Martial.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNW and calm.
Barometer falling.
At 9.00am J.P. Coyle, Second-class Fireman, returned aboard two hours over time.
Making preparations for getting under way.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, marched aft and held general muster, J. Doyle, First-class Fireman, and J. Sammond, Coal Passer, absent.
At 9.10am U.S.S. "Vicksburg" got under way and stood out of harbor.
At 10.00am Commanding Officer visited British Commander-in-Chief officially.
At 10.30am commenced unmooring, got up starboard anchor and swung to port anchor, 30 fathoms of chain.
Draft of ship forward 13 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
Turned over engines at 10.55am.
At 11.45am called all hands for getting under way.
Anchor away at 11.58am, and at 12.00pm started out of harbor under both engines.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Temperatures of magazines: forward magazine 86° [Fahrenheit] to 84°; shell room 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft magazine 74° to 72°; fixed ammunition room 72° to 70°.
Steam on three boilers.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and cold.
Light airs to gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
Under three boilers, full speed, natural draft, both engines, standing out of Hong Kong harbor.
At 1.00pm set course S42°E per standard compass.
At 1.10pm put over patent log, reading 0, Wag Lan Island [Weg Lan Island in log-book] abeam, distance 5/6 miles.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward magazine 86° [Fahrenheit] 84°; shell room 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft magazine 74° to 72°; fixed ammunition room 72° to 70°.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 86.5.
4pm to 6pm:
Clear and cold.
Gentle breezes from the ENE.
Barometer falling and steady.
Steaming ahead on course S42°E per standard compass, under three boilers, natural draught.
At 4.25pm passed a steamer standing to the Northward.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 85.6.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breeze from ENE to East.
Barometer falling.
Steaming on course S42°E, under three boilers.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 85.2.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from East.
Barometer falling.
Continued course S42°E until 8.45pm, then changed to S53°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.
Steam on three boilers.
Average steam 119.3 [pounds], average revolutions 88.8.
At 9.00pm specifications for Summary Court Martial were delivered to H.H. Gripp, Apprentice Second-class, J. Robinson, Coxswain, C.O. Gibson, Landsman, W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, J.F. McCauley, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, F. Sheffick [Scheffick in log-book], Coal Passer, D. McKain, Seaman, and J.M. Duffy, Private U.S. Marine Corps.
At 12.00am changed course to S42°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 107.1.
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15 December 1902
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At sea, making passage to Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 19.54, Long 117.12
[Com]mences and until 4am:
Clear and cold.
Gentle breezes from East to ENE.
Barometer falling.
[On] course S42° per standard compass, full speed, three boilers, natural draught, both [eng]ines.
Moonlight.
Average revolutions 89.6, average steam 120.
[4am to] 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from the ENE.
Barometer [steady].
Steaming ahead on course S42°E per standard compass, under three boilers, natural draught, [both] engines.
Carried out morning orders.
Field day.
At 6.50am passed a large [jun]k standing to the Northward.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 86.0.
8am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes from East to ENE.
Barometer [rising], then falling quickly.
General cleaning day.
A Summary Court Martial, [of wh]ich Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 10.00am, and at 11.45am [adjou]rned until 1.00pm.
At 10.15am set clocks ahead 16 minutes 30 seconds.
At 8.25am started fires under [boiler] A.
Steaming on course S42°E, under three boilers.
Average steam pressure [obscured] pounds, average revolutions 89.2.
J. Doyle, Coal Passer, and J. Sammond, Coal Passer, absent [wit]hout leave.
Commanding Officer assigned punishments as per list [below].
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
[At 1.00]pm the Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met [obscured], adjourned at 3.50pm to await the action of the convening authority.
Magazine [temp]eratures, as follows: forward magazine 83° [Fahrenheit] to 81°; shell room 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°; [aft] 82° to 80°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
Continued course S42°E (per standard compass) until 12.25pm, when [cha]nged to S31°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 29.2.
Steaming under boilers B, C and D until [obscured], when connected up boiler A and continued under four boilers.
Average [stea]m 120 [pounds], average revolutions 96.9.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair to overcast and drizzling.
Gentle breeze from ENE.
Barometer steady.
[On] course S31°E (per standard compass), full speed, natural draught, 4 boilers, both engines.
[At] 5.00pm mustered at quarters and closed watertight doors.
At 5.15pm J. McGann, [Apprentice] Second-class, J.L. Sullivan, Ordinary Seaman, F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, and J.J. Kelly, Baker Second-class, were [confin]ed in double irons, by order of Commanding Officer, for five days.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average [revo]lutions 104.3.
6pm to 8pm:
Overcast and cloudy, and drizzling first part.
Gentle to light breezes from the ENE.
Barometer rising.
Steaming ahead on course S31°E (per standard compass), under four boilers, natural draught.
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 108.1.
8pm to midnight:
Cloudy and pleasant, passing showers first part.
Gentle to moderate breezes from ENE.
Barometer steady.
Moonlight.
At 8.20pm observed distinct rainbow to Westward.
Steaming on course S31°E, under four boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 107.4.
Rolling easily.
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The Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments.
J.J. Kelly, Baker Second-class, sleeping in bake room after being ordered not to sleep there, 5 days' [confinement in] double irons.
J. Carney, First-class Fireman, 57 hours over leave, brought back by police drunk and dirty, 10 days' extra duty, 4th [conduct] class for two months.
J. Carney, First-class Fireman, preventing shipmates from going ashore in a desirable port, 5 days' [confinement in] double irons.
E.F. Richards, Coal Passer, same [offense], same [punishment].
E. McGann, Apprentice Second-class, same [offense], same [punishment].
C.W. Weaver, Second-class Fireman, 57 hours over leave, brought back by police drunk, 9 days' extra duty, 4th [conduct] class for 2 months.
J.J. Brady, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 60 hours over leave, 7 days' extra duty, 4th [conduct] class [for] 1 month.
J.L. Sullivan, Ordinary Seaman, same [offense], same [punishment].
J.L. Sullivan, Ordinary Seaman, preventing shipmates from going ashore in a desirable port, 5 days' [confinement in] double irons.
F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman, same (two [offenses]), same (two [punishments]).
M. Williams, First-class Fireman, 74½ hours over leave, 7 days' extra duty, 4th [conduct] class for a month.
P. Ledane, Second-class Fireman, 79 hours over leave, brought back by police tight, 10 days' extra duty, 4th [conduct] class [for] two months.
C. Johnson, First-class Fireman, 79 hours over leave, brought back by police, 9 days' extra duty, 4th [conduct] class for two months.
A. Schroth, Coal Passer, same [offense], same [punishment].
T. Wilson, Coal Passer, 84 hours over leave, 7 days' extra duty, 4th [conduct] class for 2 months.
E.P. Smith, Oiler, same [offense], same [punishment].
C.A.J. Baber, Apprentice First-class, 8 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, 4th [conduct] class [for] 1 month.
W.B. Boynton, Ordinary Seaman, same [offense], same [punishment].
J. Dale, Ordinary Seaman, same [offense], same [punishment].
A.W. Herrman, Seaman, same [offense], same [punishment].
S. Hagensee, Ordinary Seaman, same [offense], same [punishment].
J. Gill, Carpenter's Mate First-class, 9 hours over leave, same [punishment].
W.R. Jones, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 9 hours over leave, same [punishment].
J. Rauhenstein, Ordinary Seaman, 10 hours over leave and tight, same [punishment].
J.P. Coyle, Second-class Fireman, 2 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty.
Ma King, Mess Attendant, 24 hours over leave, 3 days' extra duty, 4th [conduct] class for 2 months.
J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, preventing shipmates from going ashore in a desirable port, 5 days' [confinement in] double irons.
J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, 71 hours over leave, 7 days' extra duty, 4th [conduct] class for 1 month.
M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, 57 hours over leave, brought back by police drunk and dirty, 10 days' extra duty, 4th [conduct] class [for] 2 months.
M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, preventing shipmates from going ashore in a desirable port, using obscene and abusive language and threatening a petty officer while in the execution of his duty, 10 days' [confinement in] double irons.
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16 December 1902
At sea, making passage to and at anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 15.50, Long 119.50
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant, bright moonlight.
Gentle to light breezes from NE.
Barometer falling, then steady.
Continued steaming at full speed under four boilers, on course S31°E (per standard compass).
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 105.8.
Ship rolling easily.
4am to 8am:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from NE, East and ESE.
Barometer rising.
On course S31°E (per standard compass), under four boilers, natural draft, full speed, both engines.
Moonlight.
At 6.15am sun rose.
At 6.20am sighted U.S.S. "Vicksburg" on starboard beam, hull down.
Average revolutions 105.6, average steam pressure 120 pounds.
At 6.10am sighted land on port bow (Kabaugan Bay [sic, probably Lingayen Gulf], high lands).
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from the ESE.
Barometer steady and falling.
Steaming ahead on course S31°E (per standard compass), under four boilers, natural draft.
At 8.30am passed U.S.S. "Vicksburg" on the starboard hand.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by battalion drill, 2nd period instruction of ordinary seamen and landsmen in seamanship.
Average revolutions 107.8, average steam 120 [pounds].
Magazine temperatures: forward magazine 81° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 94° to 92°; [fixed] ammunition room 95° to 93°; aft magazine 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 93°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from SE to SSE.
Barometer falling.
Los Capones light abeam at 3.25pm, distance 2.4 miles, patent log [reading] 54.5.
At 3.50pm passed small American steamer heading NW.
Steaming on course S31°E, under four boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 pounds, average revolutions 107.5.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 92° to 90°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 93°; aft magazine 86° to 84°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
4pm to 6pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from NNW.
Barometer nearly steady.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical exercise without arms.
Continued course S31°E (per standard compass) until 4.20pm, when changed to SE¼E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 66.4.
At 5.30pm changed course to SE (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 79.4.
Steaming under 4 boilers, at full speed.
Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 107.3.
6pm to 8pm:
Clear and cool.
Light breeze from NNW, shifting to SE.
Full speed, both engines, 4 boilers, natural draught, on course SE (per standard compass).
At 6.15pm sighted Corregidor [Island] light.
At 6.50pm changed course to East, patent log reading 96.8.
At 7.00pm changed course to E¾S per standard compass, patent log reading 98.4.
Various courses entering Manila Bay.
At 7.31pm Corregidor [Island] abeam, and hauled in patent log, reading 4.9.
At 7.35pm on course ENE (per standard compass).
Average revolutions 107.3, average steam 120 [pounds].
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Gentle to light breezes to light airs from the SE.
Barometer rising and steady.
Steaming ahead on various courses, under four boilers.
At 8.02pm passed a steamer with lighter in tow standing toward Corregidor Island.
At 9.20pm [called] all hands bring ship to anchor.
At 9.30pm let go the port anchor in 4¾ fathoms of water, with 35 fathoms of chain at the wild cat.
Bearings: Sangley Point light N65°W, South end of Guadeloupe [Gaudeloupe in log-book] S48°W, [ship's] head East by South.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions [left blank].
Los Capones is also known as Capones Island.
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17 December 1902
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from SE by South.
Barometer steady.
At 2.55am U.S.S. "Vicksburg" was sighted.
At 3.30am U.S.S. "Vicksburg" anchored.
Fires under three boilers B, C and D, steam on auxiliary machinery.
4am to 8am:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from NE by East.
Barometer steady.
At 6.25am U.S.S. "Quiros" shifted anchorage.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the North.
Barometer steady and falling.
Spread awnings.
Quarters at 9.30am, followed by collision drill.
Absentees: J. Sammond, Coal Passer, and J. Doyle, Coal Passer.
2nd period [drills]: 1st Division rifles; 2nd Division single sticks; 3rd Division revolvers.
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer paid an official visit to the Senior Squadron Commander.
At 8.20am U.S.S. "Annapolis" shifted berth.
At 10.55am U.S.S. "Vicksburg" shifted berth.
At 11.45am sighted U.S.S. "Helena" coming into the harbor.
By order of the Commanding Officer confined M. Hart, First-class Fireman, J. Carny, First-class Fireman, J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, and E.F. Richards, Coal Passer, in accordance with punishment assigned.
Hauled fires under [in in log-book] boilers B and C.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 96° [Fahrenheit] to 94°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft magazine 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 82°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Variable light airs.
Barometer falling and then steady.
U.S.S. "Helena" came in and anchored at 12.18pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 95° [Fahrenheit] to 93°; shell room 98° to 96°; [fixed] ammunition room 96° to 94°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs to variable breezes from the East by South.
Barometer rising.
Continued painting ship.
At 5.00pm quarters, absentees: J. Sammond, Coal Passer, and J. Doyle, Coal Passer.
At 5.15pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Elcano" [U.S.S. "El Cano" in log-book] called officially on board.
Sent visiting parties to U.S.S. "Helena" and U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria".
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to light breezes from East by South.
Barometer falling slowly.
Moon rose at 8.05pm.
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18 December 1902
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At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light variable airs.
Barometer steady.
[4am] to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and warm.
Light airs and light breezes from the East.
Barometer [stea]dy and rising.
Carried out morning orders.
At 5.25am sighted the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" entering [the] harbor.
At 6.40am the United States flagship anchored.
At 8.00am U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" hoisted the guard [flag].
At 8.00am the United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow" fired a salute of 13 guns, which was returned by the [United States] flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" by a salute of 7 guns.
[8]am to meridian:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from North.
Barometer steady then falling.
[Gener]al quarters at 9.30am, divisions reported as follows: 1st [Division] 4 minutes 10 seconds; 2nd [Division] 4 minutes 55 seconds; 3rd Division 4 minutes 50 seconds; [Powd]er Division 4 minutes 40 seconds; Engineer's Division 2 minutes 15 seconds; Surgeon's Division 3 minutes 45 seconds.
Overhauled battery.
Commanding [Offi]cer paid official visits to Commander-in-Chief and to Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Annapolis", U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria", U.S.S. "Frolic", and U.S.S. "Elcano".
Magazine temperatures, as follows: [forward] magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 96°; aft 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°.
Signals as per Signal [Reco]rd Book.
Absentees at quarters: J. Sammond, Coal Passer, and J. Doyle, Coal Passer.
Received from U.S.S. "Monterey", [wit]h bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: P. Fitzgerald, Second-class Fireman.
J. Doyle, Coal Passer, returned [on] board 24 hours over leave, brought from Hong Kong by United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
[Me]ridian to 4pm:
Fair to cloudy and warm.
Light airs from NNW to North.
Barometer falling, then steady.
[Com]mander-in-Chief paid official visit to Senior Squadron Commander.
At 1.35pm U.S.S. "Celtic" [cam]e in and anchored at 1.50pm.
At 3.50pm Commanding Officer received official visit from Commanding [Off]icer of U.S.S. "Annapolis".
Sent working parties ashore in Supplies and Accounts and Ordnance Departments.
Magazine [temp]eratures as follows: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 97° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 96°; aft 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 83° to 80°.
[Sig]nals as per Signal Record Book.
At 1.00pm published Summary Court Martial findings [a]nd sentences as follows: (see list appended [below]).
[4pm to] 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Variable light airs to light breezes from ESE.
Barometer about steady.
Received [stores] in Ordnance Department as follows: 224 3-pounder armor piercing cartridges, complete; 544 1-pounder common shell cartridges, complete; 25,000 [6 mm] ball cartridges (15,000 in clips, 10,000 in belts); 3000 .38 caliber ball cartridges; 50 A targets; 50 AI targets; 6 [memo] books.
Quarters at 5.00pm, J. Sammond, Coal Passer, absent.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Received stores [in] Supplies and Accounts Department: 300 pounds apples, dried; 100 gallons beans; 1488 pounds corned beef, tinned; 744 [pounds] beef, roast; 1000 pounds beef, salt; [504] pounds butter; 5000 pounds coffee; 3000 pounds flour; 744 pounds tomatoes, tinned; 100 pounds peaches, dried; 285 pounds pickles; 2000 [pounds] pork, salt; [~~~ pounds] rice; 60 gallons syrup; 2992 pounds sugar; 210 pounds tea; 600 pounds tomatoes; 608 pounds vegetables, tinned; 64 gallons vinegar, [335] pounds cheese; 2025 pounds soap, saltwater.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Variable light airs.
Barometer nearly steady.
Exercised searchlights from 8.00pm to 8.30pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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Memo for the Log.
[List of awarded punishments]
J.M. Duffy, Private Marine, attempting to smuggle on board a flask containing intoxicating liquor, Summary Court Martial, confinement in single irons for 10 days, and to lose 2 months' pay, amounting to $28.00.
D. McKain, Seaman, drunk and unfit for duty on board ship, not having been on liberty, Summary Court Martial, solitary confinement in single irons for 10 days, and to lose 1 month's pay, amounting to $24.00.
H.H. Gripp, Apprentice Second-class, absent without leave, brought back by ship's police drunk and disorderly, Summary Court Martial, solitary confinement in single irons for 30 days, and to lose 2 months' pay, amounting to $30.00.
J. Robinson, Coxswain, leaving ship without permission, Summary Court Martial, solitary confinement in single irons for 10 days, and to lose 2 months' pay, amounting to $68.72.
J.F. McCauley, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, same [offense], Summary Court Martial, solitary confinement in single irons for 10 days, and to lose 2 months' pay, amounting to $70.00.
C.O. Gibson, Landsman, 133 hours over leave, Summary Court Martial, solitary confinement in single irons for 10 days, and to lose 1 month's pay, amounting to $16.00.
F. Sheffick [Scheffick in log-book], Coal Passer, leaving ship without permission, brought back by police, Summary Court Martial, solitary confinement for 30 days in single irons, and to lose 2 months' pay, amounting to $44.00.
W. Wisniewski, Machinist Second-class, same [offense], Summary Court Martial, solitary confinement in single irons for 10 days, and to lose 2 months' pay, amounting to $80.00.
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19 December 1902
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At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Variable light airs to calm.
Barometer [ste]ady, then falling.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light breezes from NE.
Barometer [risin]g.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
U.S.S. "New Orleans" came in [and] anchored.
At 7.30am U.S.S. "Wompatuck" shifted anchorage.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes to light airs from NE.
Barometer steady, [then] falling.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 92° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 96° [to 94°]; fixed ammunition room 98° to 96°; aft magazine 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 85°.
Signals as per [Sign]al Record Book.
The Commanding Officer renewed the acting appointment of [E.P.] Smith as Oiler for 12 months, from December 19, 1902.
Ash lighter came alongside [at 9.]20am.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
At 10.00am J. Sammond, Coal Passer, a [stra]ggler from this ship from December 12, 1902, returned aboard, having been brought to [the] port by U.S.S. "New Orleans", and was confined in double irons by order of Commanding Officer [to a]wait trial by Summary Court Martial.
Exercised all boats at tactics under oars.
Exercised [Mar]ines at infantry drill.
First Lieutenant J.W. Wadleigh, U.S. Marine Corps, reported aboard at [10.30am] as member of Board of Survey in Quartermaster Department (Marines).
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and overcast, passing showers.
Variable light airs.
Barometer [fall]ing.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
J. Doyle, Coal Passer, was placed in double irons [by o]rder of the Commanding Officer for 5 days, for being arrested by police, over time, and brought [from] Hong Kong in "U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 2.50pm U.S.S. "Celtic" got under way, and [stoo]d over toward Manila.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" paid official [cal]l.
Temperatures [of] magazines, as follows: forward magazine 92° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 96° to 94°; fixed ammunition [room] 96° to 94°; aft magazine 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 85°.
Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted, U.S. Navy, [lef]t the ship on Board of Survey on United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy and warm.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters [at 5.00pm?].
Exercised at fire quarters, streams as follows: 1st stream 50 seconds; 2nd stream 1 minute 25 seconds; [3rd stream] 1 minute 25 seconds; 4th [stream] 2 minutes 55 seconds.
Received from Naval Station, Cavite, Philippine Islands, in [Equi]ipment Department the following stores: (as per list appended [below]).
Received visiting [par]ty from U.S.S. "Helena", and sent visiting parties to U.S.S. "Annapolis" and United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow".
Exercised at signaling with Ardois system.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer steady.
At [?] U.S.S. "Wompatuck" [U.S.S. "Wampatuck" in log-book] came in from the West.
Exercised at night [s]ignals.
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4.00pm to 8.00pm ['.00pm in log-book].
Received from the General Storekeeper, Cavite Naval Station, the following stores in the Equipment Department: 24 pounds polishing paste; 5 spikes, marlin; 1 set stencils, letters and figures; 10 gallons coal tar; 5 gallons oil tar; 1 bowl, medium, sugar, cabin; 2 knives, dessert; 5 knives, table; 3 spoons, table; 6 spoons, tea; 5 glasses, claret, number 2; 3 glasses, claret, number 1; 3 [?] tumblers; 4 glasses, champagne; 5 cups, after dinner; 5 cups, breakfast; 4 cups, tea; 1 dish, meat, 14 inches; 1 dish, meat, 16 inches; 2 dishes, meat, 10 inches; 1 plate, bread and butter; 1 plate, small and deep; 36 fenders, leather, boat; 4 prickers, sail; 10 gallons American tar; 2 carafes, water; 6 forks, dessert; 2 forks, table; 2 pepper mills; 1 decanter, 1 quart; 1 pot, tea, small; 4 glasses, liqueur; 4 glasses, sherry; 2 salt cellars; 14 nutcrackers; 5 saucers, after dinner; 5 saucers, breakfast; 4 saucers, tea; 1 dish, low; 2 dish, vegetable; 1 dish, oval; 1 sauce boat and stand; 1 pitcher, 1 pint.
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20 December 1902
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer falling.
Bright moonlight.
4am to 8am:
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 326 pounds fresh beef.
Time and uniform signal (general signal 735) from United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" at 7.30am.
Made colors at 6.16am, following motion of flagship, then lowered to half mast as mark of respect in memory of Rear Admirals Selfridge and Jouett.
Aired bedding.
General field day.
Fair and warm.
Light airs from East to ENE.
Barometer falling.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Calm to variable light airs.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 10.15am a U.S. Army transport came in and stood over toward Manila.
At 10.00am the following men were released by order of the Commanding Officer, their term of confinement having expired: J.J. Kelley, Baker; J.E. McGann, Apprentice Second-class; J.L. Sullivan, Ordinary Seaman; F. McClafferty, Ordinary Seaman.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
By order of the Commanding Officer 45 pounds of surveyed sugar was thrown overboard.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward magazine 96° [Fahrenheit] to 94°; shell room 99° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 96°; aft magazine 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 89° to 87°.
At noon the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" and the United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow" fired a salute of 13 minute-guns.
A Board of Survey, of which Lieutenant W.J. Maxwell, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met on board at 11.40am.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant, passing showers.
Calm to light variable airs, light variable breezes.
Barometer falling and steady.
At 1.55pm the Commandant of the U.S. Navy Yard, Cavite, paid an official call upon the Commanding Officer.
At 2.10pm the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired a salute of 13 guns.
At 3.25pm received on board: 432 pounds fresh beef; 400 pounds ice.
At 3.50pm the Commanding Officer left the ship to pay official calls.
At 3.55pm the U.S. Navy collier "Nero" came into the harbor and anchored.
Took temperatures of magazines: forward magazine 96° [Fahrenheit] to 94°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 96°; aft magazine 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room [left blank].
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and warm.
Calm to variable light airs.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Helena" paid official call.
The Commanding Officer paid official calls on U.S.S. "Iris" and U.S.S. "Vicksburg".
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy, with lightning.
Light and variable airs to calm.
Barometer steady.
Sent visiting party to United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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21 December 1902
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Clear to cloudy.
Variable light airs.
Barometer steady.
Fires under boiler D for auxiliary purposes.
4am to 8am:
Fair and warm.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the NE and NNW.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 9.00am quarters and the Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.
By order of the Commanding Officer J. Hughes, Chief Machinist, F. Richards, Coal Passer, and J. Carney, First-class Fireman, were released from confinement, their terms having expired.
Magazine temperatures: forward magazine 81° [Fahrenheit] to 89°; shell room 92° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 96°; aft 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition [room] 88° to 83°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling and then steady.
Sent visiting parties to U.S.S. "Helena" and U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria".
Sent liberty party ashore.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 92° [Fahrenheit] to 90°; shell room 92° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 96°; aft magazine 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 85° to 83°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from the ESE.
Barometer rising.
Sent liberty party ashore.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At 7.30pm out steam launch.
By order of Commanding Officer M. Hart, First-class Fireman, J. Doyle, Coal Passer, and J. Sammond, Coal Passer, were released from confinement, prior to coaling.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from ESE.
Barometer rising, then falling.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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22 December 1902
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the ESE.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the ESE.
Barometer rising.
At 6.20am coal lighter came alongside.
Commenced coaling at 6.35am, took in 31 tons during watch.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Draft of ship before coaling: forward 12 feet 5 inches; aft 16 feet 4 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from East to ESE.
Barometer falling slowly.
Engaged in coaling ship, from two lighters one on each side.
Received during watch 123 tons.
Steam launch, with Ensign J.D. Wainwright, reported alongside the flagship at 10.30am for tactical drill, returning at 11.45am.
Temperatures of magazines, as follows: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 96°; aft magazine 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 86°.
Lieutenant Brittain [Bratain in log-book] held survey on board in the Ordnance Department.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and cloudy and warm.
Gentle to light breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Continued coaling ship at 1.00pm, until 1.45pm, when finished coaling, taking aboard 11 tons during watch, and 166 tons in all.
Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "New Orleans" called on Commanding Officer of this ship at 1.15pm.
At 1.10pm sent steam launch in charge of Midshipman G.P. Nightingale to United States flagship "Kentucky", for tactical drill.
U.S.S. "Wompatuck" came in and anchored at 4.00pm.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft magazine 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 85°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
General cleaning of ship after coaling.
Draft of ship after coaling: forward 14 feet 1 inch; aft 16 feet 7 inches.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer falling.
Cleaning ship.
Received with bag, hammock, and all necessary transfer papers, from U.S.S. "Vicksburg": P.L. Unger, Hospital Apprentice First-class.
Transferred to U.S.S. "Elcano", with bag, hammock, and necessary transfer papers: J.E. McGann, Apprentice First-class.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from ESE.
Barometer steady.
Exercised at Ardois signals.
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23 December 1902
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.49, Long 120.93
Commences and until 4am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light to gentle breezes from ESE to ENE.
Barometer falling, then steady.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Confined in single irons, by order of the Commanding Officer, in accordance with sentence of Summary Court Martial previously recorded: H.H. Gripp, Apprentice Second-class; D. McKain, Seaman; F. Sheffick [Scheffick in log-book], Coal Passer; and J.M. Duffy, Private Marine (U.S. Marine Corps).
Reconfined after having finished coaling, by order of the Commanding Officer: M. Hart, First-class Fireman; J. Doyle, Coal Passer; and J. Sammond, Coal Passer.
8am to meridian:
Fair and warm.
Light breezes from East, shifting to various points.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by company drill, Marines bayonet exercise, 2nd period instruction of ordinary seamen and landsmen.
At 9.00am the Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments: C.W. Gentry, Apprentice First-class, spilling paint on deck, 2 days' extra duty; C. Palmer, Landsman, swimming while painting ship, 3 days' extra duty; W.P. McKinnon [McKinnion in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, swimming while painting ship, 3 days' extra duty; J. Ward, Ordinary Seaman, not manning boat when called away, and word being passed three times, 2 days' extra duty; C. Weigmann, Apprentice Second-class, not manning boat when called away, and word being passed three times, 2 days' extra duty; W.P. McKinnon [McKinnion in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, not manning boat when called away, and word being passed three times, 2 days' extra duty; J.F. Isakson, Seaman, not manning boat when called away, and word being passed three times, 2 days' extra duty; H. Friedenberg, Landsman, not manning boat when called away, and word being passed three times, 2 days' extra duty; A.J. Whitney, Private Marine, returning from duty tight, 7 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 3rd [conduct] class; G.W. Frank, Apprentice First-class, not reporting a [as in log-book] signal to Officer of the Deck, 3 days' extra duty.
The Commanding Officer called officially on Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Albay" and U.S.S. "Vicksburg", and on Rear Admiral F. Wildes, U.S. Navy.
A Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted was senior member, convened at 9.30am for the trial of J. Sammond, Coal Passer.
At 9.30am J. Sammond, Coal Passer, was released from confinement during his trial, by order of the Commanding Officer, and was reconfined at 10.10am.
The Summary Court Martial adjourned at 10.10am to await the action of the convening authority.
At 10.15am the Commanding Officer received visit from Lieutenant Colonel Goodrell, U.S. Marine Corps, and Major Dickens, U.S. Marine Corps.
Ash lighter alongside at 11.40am, and the water boat at 11.50am.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 94° [Fahrenheit] to 92°; shell room 95° to 94°; fixed ammunition room 100° to 98°; aft 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 86°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light breeze from NNW to variable.
Barometer falling.
Drill was omitted, owing to using boats for stores.
Temperatures [of] magazines: forward magazine 94° [Fahrenheit] to 92°; fixed ammunition room 98° to 96°; shell room 95° to 93°; aft magazine 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 86°.
Received on board in Equipment Department: 25 tons of water for boilers.
At 2.50pm United States flagship "Rainbow" shifted anchorage.
Lieutenant-Commander F.S. Carter, U.S. Navy, passenger, left the ship to report on board U.S.S. "Zafiro", in obedience to instruction of the Commander-in-Chief.
4pm to 8pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from East.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, followed by physical drill without arms.
Colonel Forney, U.S. Marine Corps, called on Commanding Officer at 4.05pm.
Received aboard stores in Ordnance, Equipment Navigation, Medicine and Surgery, and Supplies and Accounts Departments: (see list [below]).
Sent visiting parties to U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" at 6.20pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Fleet exercised at signal drill with Ardois system.
Midshipman G.P. Nightingale was placed under suspension for three (3) days, for failing to notice signals after being specially instructed to look out for them, by order of the Commanding Officer.
The U.S. Navy collier U.S.S. "Saturn" came in and anchored about 6.00pm.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and cool.
Light to gentle breezes from East to NE.
Barometer steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
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4pm to 8pm:
Received in the Ordnance Department of this ship the following stores: 50 feet wire, firing, electric; 2 brushes, dust; 5 gallons oil, boiled; 5 gallons turpentine; 20 pounds lye, concentrated; 18 cells, spare, for firing; 12 rifles, Krag[-Jørgensen]; 10,000 rounds ball, cartridge; 100 pounds waste.
In the Equipment Navigation [Department]: 40 yards bunting, red, 4½-inch; 40 yards bunting, blue, 4½-inch; 40 yards bunting, white, 4½-inch; 1 indicator, hand, speed; 100 pounds waste, cotton.
In the Supplies and Accounts Department: 113 yards cloth for caps and coats; 100 drawers, heavy; 110 yards flannel, heavy; 100 hats, white; 50 jumpers, dungaree; 100 jumpers, white, dress; 100 plates, agate; 200 shoes, calf, high; 50 trousers, dungaree; 100 undershirts; 150 trousers, blue; 100 bowls, agate.
In the Medical Department: 2 boxes medical supplies, assorted.
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24 December 1902
At anchor off Cavite, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.56, Long 120.95
Commences and until 4am:
Overcast to fair and pleasant.
Light breezes from ENE.
Barometer falling.
4am to 8am:
Fair and pleasant.
Light breezes to light airs from ENE.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Hoisted steam launch at 7.00am.
Received in Supplies and Accounts Department: 382 pounds mutton; and 273 pounds beef.
Carried out morning orders.
8am to meridian:
Clear and warm.
Light airs from ENE to variable.
Barometer falling slowly.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
At 9.00am got under way, course various, 3 boilers, both engines, and maneuvered to obtain and retain position ¼ point on United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky's" port quarter, 300 yards distant.
At 10.05am anchored, port chain 15 fathoms, 6½ fathoms water.
Bearings: red light N23°E per standard compass, monument Luneta N53°E per standard compass, ship's head North by West.
At 10.15am shifted anchorage, 15 fathoms port chain, 6½ fathoms water.
Bearings: [Luneta] monument N54°E per standard compass, red light N23°E per standard compass, ship's head North per standard compass.
Average revolutions 48.7, average steam pressure 117 [pounds].
Temperatures of magazines: forward magazine 94° [Fahrenheit] to 92°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 100° to 98°; aft 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
The Commanding Officer paid official visit to the flagship.
Allowed fires to die out under [in in log-book] boilers B and C.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light to gentle variable breezes and from the SE by East.
Barometer rising.
At 1.50pm swinging to flood tide.
A Japanese and British steamer left the harbor.
At 2.30pm sent liberty party ashore.
At 3.25pm the U.S.C.T. "Obradon" [?] left the harbor and stood out to sea.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures of magazines: forward 94° [Fahrenheit] to 92°; shell room 97° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 99° to 97°; aft 88° to 86°; [fixed] ammunition room 87° to 85°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Gentle breezes from SE by East.
Barometer rising.
At 5.00pm mustered at quarters and held setting up exercises.
At 5.10pm the United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow" fired a salute of 11 guns.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from the SE by South.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Luneta is also known as Rizal Park.
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25 December 1902
Christmas Day
At anchor off Manila, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.56, Long 120.95
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and cool.
Calm to light airs from ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At 2.35am moon rose.
Steam in D boilers for auxiliary purposes.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs, variable, calm.
Barometer rising.
At 5.30am daylight.
At 7.35am U.S.S. "Iris" anchored.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the North and variable.
Barometer steady and falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.
By order of the Commanding Officer midshipman G.P. Nightingale was released from suspension.
By order of the Commanding Officer Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice, U.S. Navy, and Passed Assistant Surgeon J.A. Guthrie were placed under suspension for one day, for being late, fifteen minutes, for quarters after being sent for.
The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Vicksburg", called officially upon the ship.
At 11.15am liberty party returned, absentees: W. Carr, Oiler; S. Hansen, Coxswain; F.R. McMahon, Seaman.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures: forward 93° [Fahrenheit] to 94°; shell room 94° to 97°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 97°; aft magazine 84° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 88°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs to gentle breezes from NE to SE.
Barometer falling, then steady.
Sent visiting parties to United States flagship [U.S.S. "Kentucky"] and United States flagship U.S.S. "Rainbow".
Magazine temperatures: forward magazine 93° [Fahrenheit] to 94°; shell room 94° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 92° to 94°; aft 84° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 84° to 85°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from the SE.
Barometer rising.
Sent visiting party to the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 6.00pm hoisted all boats and made preparations for sea.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from North by East to East.
Barometer steady.
Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers B and C at 10.00pm.
At midnight Passed Assistant Surgeon J.A. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant W.H. Allderdice, U.S. Navy, were released from suspension by order of the Commanding Officer.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Exercised searchlights at 8.00pm.
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26 December 1902
At anchor off Manila, Philippine Islands, and at sea
Lat 14.55, Long 120.25 [Estimated]
Commences and until 4am:
Clear to cloudy, and misty first part.
Light airs from the East to calm.
Barometer steady.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from the WNW and NW.
Barometer rising.
At 5.47am [called] all hands up anchor.
At 6.04am got under way in squadron formation, natural order, and stood out of Manila Bay.
At 6.39am set course to SW by W¾W (per standard compass), worked engines and maneuvered ship to keep position.
Carried out morning orders.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Average steam 122 [pounds], average revolutions 73.
Draft of ship forward 14 feet 1 inch, aft 16 feet 6 inches.
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light breeze from NW to NNE.
Barometer falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, S. Hansen, Coxswain, F.R. McMahon, Seaman, and W. Carr, Oiler, absent.
Equipped battalion in heavy marching order.
At 9.40am changed course to WNW¼W (per standard compass).
At 10.43am changed course to NW¾N (per standard compass).
At 11.25am United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" fired a salute of 14 guns.
U.S.S. "Rainbow" returned same with a salute of 13 guns.
At 10.30am U.S.S. "Rainbow" parted company with fleet.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 96° [Fahrenheit] to 94°; shell room 100° to 98°; fixed ammunition room 99° to 97°; aft magazine 91° to 89°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Steaming in formation under three boilers.
Average steam pressure 120 [pounds], average revolutions 68.6.
By order of Commanding Officer, M. Hart, Second-class Fireman, released from confinement, his term of confinement having expired.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair to cloudy and warm, light passing showers at end of watch.
Light breezes to light airs from North by West.
Barometer falling slowly.
Continued steaming in column, open order.
At 12.35pm changed course to North (magnetic), following motions of flagship.
At 2.00pm called all hands to bring ship to anchor.
Maneuvered to attain assigned berth until 3.05pm, when anchored in 18 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms on starboard chain.
Draft of ship forward 14 feet, aft 16 feet 4 inches.
Bearings: star beacon N15°E (per standard compass), Caiman [Coimen in log-book] beacon S52°E (per standard compass), red buoy S39°W, ship's head W½N.
All ships in squadron anchored in assigned berths between 2.00pm and 4.00pm.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 95° [Fahrenheit] to 93°; shell room 100° to 98°; fixed ammunition room 99° to 97°; aft magazine 90° to 88°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
At 1.00pm J. Sammond, Coal Passer, was released by order of the Commanding Officer, and brought to mast while the finding and sentence of his Summary Court Martial trial were published, as follows: absent without leave, brought on board by Hong Kong police, solitary confinement, ten days, in double irons and lose two months' pay, amounting to $44.00; after which he was reconfined.
Exercised divisions at signals and aiming drill.
Exercised gun pointers at Morris tube.
Overhauled electric firing attachments.
Tested all magazines and shell room flood cocks, and found them in good condition.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy weather, misty, passing showers first part, lightning last hour.
Light airs to light breezes from NNE to East.
Barometer rising.
Fire quarters at 5.00pm.
S. Hansen, Coxswain, F.R. McMahon, Seaman, and W. Carr, Oiler, absent without leave.
Banked fires in three boilers.
Exercised with Ardois system of electric night signals.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
U.S.S. "Wompatuck" and U.S.S. "Isla de Cuba" shifted anchorage.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer rising slowly.
Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.
U.S.S. "Wompatuck" shifted anchorage.
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27 December 1902
At anchor off Olongapo, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.82, Long 120.26
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East to ESE.
Barometer falling and then steady.
4am to 8am [8pm in log-book]:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East to ESE.
Barometer rising.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
U.S.S. "Callao" got under way at 6.50am and stood out toward Grande Island, with U.S.S. "Iris" in tow.
U.S.S. "Wompatuck" shifted anchorage.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and warm.
Light breezes from the ESE and East.
Barometer rising, then falling.
At 8.05am U.S.S. "Iris" anchored off Grande Island.
At 9.30am quarters, absentees: W. Carr, Oiler, S. Hansen, Coxswain, and F.R. McMahon, Seaman.
Sent battalion ashore for drill.
At 9.50am the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "New Orleans" called upon the Commanding Officer.
At 10.35am U.S.S. "Wompatuck" got under way and went within hail of the flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Took temperatures of magazines: forward magazine 96° [Fahrenheit] to 94°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 97° to 95°; aft magazine 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from the ESE.
Barometer falling, then steady.
At 1.00pm U.S.S. "Don Juan de Austria" broke the guard flag.
At 2.30pm U.S.S. "Wompatuck" came into the harbor, lighter in tow.
At 3.15pm U.S.S. "Piscataqua" got under way and stood out of the harbor.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures: forward magazine 94° [Fahrenheit] to 92°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 94°; aft magazine 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
Raised 6-inch gun number 344 out of trunnion seats.
Lost one bayonet at company drill ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light breezes from the ESE and NE by East.
Barometer rising.
At 4.15pm U.S.S. "Piscataqua" came into the harbor and anchored.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercises.
Absentees: W. Carr, Oiler, S. Hansen, Coxswain, and F.R. McMahon, Seaman.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the NE by East and SE.
Barometer steady and falling.
U.S.S. "Vicksburg" displayed searchlights every half hour for 10 minutes until eleven, which was continued by U.S.S. "Annapolis" until the end of the watch.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
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28 December 1902
At anchor off Olongapo, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.82, Long 120.26
Midnight to 4am:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant, lightning.
Light airs from the East.
Barometer falling, then steady.
U.S.S. "Annapolis" displayed searchlight every half hour for ten minutes until 2.00am.
4am to 8am:
Clear to cloudy, misty.
Light airs from the East and ENE and NE.
Barometer rising.
Carried out morning orders.
At 6.05am U.S.S. "Iris" got under way, with U.S.S. "Callao" in tow, and came into the harbor.
Received from U.S.S. "Iris": 300 pounds beef, fresh; and 200 pounds ice.
At 6.30am F.R. McMahon, Seaman, returned on board from the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky", 66½ hours over leave.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At 7.30am U.S.S. "Iris" got under way and stood out toward Grande Island.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy, misty and drizzling last part.
Light airs to light breezes from ESE to ENE.
Barometer steady, then falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, S. Hansen, Coxswain, and W. Carr, Oiler, absent.
Commanding Officer inspected ship and crew.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 94° [Fahrenheit] to 92°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft magazine 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 85°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Broke guard flag at 8.15am, in obedience to signal from U.S.S. "New Orleans".
U.S.S. "Piscataqua" got under way at 11.15am and anchored off Grande Island.
Meridian to 4pm:
Cloudy and pleasant, passing showers first hour.
Light breeze from East.
Barometer falling, then steady.
U.S.S. "Piscataqua" came in from Grande Island, and anchored at 3.15pm.
Magazine temperatures: forward magazine 89° [Fahrenheit] to 87°; shell room 97° to 95°; fixed ammunition room [left blank]; aft [magazine] 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 85°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Sent baseball party ashore.
4pm to 8pm:
Cloudy to fair and pleasant.
Light breeze from East to calm.
Barometer steady.
Commanding Officer paid official visit to the Governor and the Commandant of Marine barracks, Naval Reservation, Olongapo.
In obedience to the Commander-in-Chief's order of December 27, 1902, Ensign R.A. Abernathy, U.S. Navy, reported for duty on board this vessel.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Fair and pleasant.
Calm to variable light airs.
Barometer rising, then about steady.
Lieutenant L.B. Jones, U.S. Navy, reported for duty on board this vessel.
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29 December 1902
At anchor off Olongapo, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.82, Long 120.26
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer about steady.
4am to 8am:
Fair to pleasant and cloudy.
Calm to light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
Landed Marine Guard in obedience to signal from U.S.S. "New Orleans".
U.S.S. "Piscataqua" got under way and stood out at 7.00am.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady first hour, rising second, steady third, rising fourth.
At 8.45am U.S.S. "Quiros" got under way.
At 9.00am released J. Sammond, Coal Passer, from confinement and restored him to duty, by order of the Commanding Officer, his term of confinement having expired.
At 9.30am had quarters, followed by following drills: 1st Division rifles; 2nd Division single sticks; 3rd Division rifles; Powder Division stations.
Absent without leave: S. Hansen, Coxswain, and W. Carr, Oiler.
At 9.30am U.S.S. "Princeton" entered Subig Bay and fired a salute of 13 guns.
The United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky" answered with a salute of 7 guns.
At 9.30am U.S.S. "Quiros" anchored abreast the United States flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
At 10.15am U.S.S. "Princeton" anchored.
[At 10.40am] U.S.S. "Wompatuck" stood into the bay, and at 10.45am stood out without having anchored.
At 10.25am U.S.S. "Zafiro", having entered the bay, anchored.
At 10.45am had instruction of apprentices in signaling and boat pulling.
At 10.45am U.S.S. "Zafiro" got under way and stood out to sea.
At 10.40am U.S.S. "Wompatuck" stood in.
At 11.50am received on board from U.S.S. "Princeton" the following men: S. Hansen, Coxswain, absent without leave from 11.00am December 25, 96 5/6 hours over time; W. Carr, Oiler, absent without leave from 11.00am December 25, 96 5/6 hours over time; and C. Workman, Ordinary Seaman, from the United States Naval Hospital, Cavite.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 88° to 86°.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear to cloudy and misty, with passing showers and drizzling.
Light airs to light and gentle breezes from the East.
Barometer falling, then rising.
At 1.15pm exercised crew of firemen under oars, and crews at sub-caliber and loading device.
At 1.40pm the S.S. "Corregidor" stood out of the harbor.
At 2.10pm U.S.S. "Vicksburg" got under way and anchored near the flagship.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Took temperatures of magazines: forward magazine 90° [Fahrenheit] to 88°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft magazine 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 87° to 85°.
4pm to 8pm:
Overcast, cloudy, drizzling, rain first three hours.
Light airs from East.
Barometer rising.
At 4.30pm U.S.S. "Quiros" got under way and returned to her position in the Southern Squadron.
At 5.00pm had quarters, followed by setting up drill.
At 5.35pm U.S.S. "Wompatuck" stood in toward Olongapo.
At 5.20pm the Marine Guard returned on board.
At 6.05pm U.S.S. "Wompatuck" stood out.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear to cloudy, drizzling first part.
Light airs from the East.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30pm sighted U.S.S. "Piscataqua" coming into the harbor.
At 10.25pm U.S.S. "Piscataqua" came into the harbor and anchored.
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30 December 1902
At anchor off Olongapo, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.82, Long 120.26
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East to calm.
Barometer falling first hour, steady rest of watch.
4am to 8am:
Clear to fair, pleasant.
Light airs from NNE.
Barometer rising.
Received on board from U.S.S. "Iris": 324 pounds of beef.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8am to meridian:
Clear to cloudy and pleasant.
Light airs from the NNE and East.
Barometer steady and falling.
At 8.05am U.S.S. "Elcano" hoisted the guard flag.
At 8.45am U.S.S. "Princeton" got under way and hove to off Western shore of the bay.
At 9.00am held mast and the Commanding Officer assigned the following punishments: F.R. McMahon, Seaman, 12 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 3rd [conduct] class; C.O. Gibson, Landsman, losing bayonet, 3 days' extra duty; S.F. Story, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform, 3 days' extra duty; W.P. McKinnon, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; J. Robinson, Coxswain, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; R. Murphy, Ordinary Seaman, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; F.J. Miller, Ordinary Seaman, articles in lucky bag, 1 day's extra duty; W. Carr, Oiler, 26 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 2nd [conduct] class; S. Hansen, Coxswain, 26 hours over leave, 2 days' extra duty, [reduced to] 2nd [conduct] class.
Quarters at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by battalion light marching order, 2nd period instruction of ordinary seamen and landsmen in seamanship.
At 10.00am U.S.S. "Iris" got under way and came into the harbor to distribute fresh beef to the squadron.
Received on board: 163 pounds beef, fresh.
At 10.45am Fleet Surgeon J. Gardner, Passed Assistant Surgeon M.S. Guest, and Assistant Surgeon K. Ohnesorg, U.S. Navy, reported on Board of Medical Survey, and Captain F.H. Delano, U.S. Marine Corps, reported on board for books and survey.
At 11.20am U.S.S. "Piscataqua" got under way and stood out toward the flagship U.S.S. "Kentucky".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 96° [Fahrenheit] to 94°; shell room 97° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft [aft forward in log-book] magazine 89° to 87°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
Overhauled miscellaneous storeroom, painted bilges.
Meridian to 4pm:
Fair and pleasant.
Light airs from East to SW.
Barometer falling and then steady.
Exercised all boats under oars and sail.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 94° [Fahrenheit] to 92°; shell room 96° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft magazine 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from the South to calm.
Barometer rising.
At 4.50pm U.S.S. "Annapolis" shifted berth to Southern channel.
Quarters at 5.00pm, followed by setting up exercise.
At 5.30pm U.S.S. "Princeton" came out of the harbor and anchored in position.
At 5.50pm firing on Grande Island.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Calm.
Barometer steady.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
At 8.30pm sent steam launch, in charge of Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, to countermine the harbor entrance.
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31 December 1902
At anchor off Olongapo, Philippine Islands
Lat 14.82, Long 120.26
Commences and until 4am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East.
Barometer steady.
At 1.30am the steam launch, with Lieutenant C.S. Stanworth, U.S. Navy, in charge, returned to the ship.
4am to 8am:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from East and ENE.
Barometer falling slowly.
At about 6.00am landed one company infantry for practice marching and instruction in outpost duty.
U.S.S. "Princeton" got under way at 6.24am and stood out in the bay.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
At 7.21am U.S.S. "General Alava" came up from the lower bay and anchored near U.S.S. "New Orleans".
8am to meridian:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NNE to ENE.
Barometer rising and then falling.
Mustered at quarters at 9.30am.
U.S.S. "Kentucky" got under way at 9.00am and stood in, anchoring at 9.50am.
U.S.S. "Princeton" stood in and anchored at 11.45am.
Shore battery fired salute of 13 guns, which was returned by a salute of seven guns from U.S.S. "Kentucky".
The Commanding Officer visited the Commander-in-Chief officially.
Magazine temperatures, as follows: forward magazine 94° [Fahrenheit] to 92°; shell room 98° to 96°; fixed ammunition room 96° to 94°; aft magazine 88° to 86°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Meridian to 4pm:
Clear and warm.
Light airs, variable to East, SE, to light breeze from ESE.
Barometer falling first half of watch, steady second half.
At 2.50pm U.S.S. "Wompatuck" stood into Subig Bay.
Later she returned to an anchorage near Grande Island.
At 1.15pm U.S.S. "Piscataqua" stood out to sea.
At 1.30pm Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted, U.S. Navy, left the ship on duty.
At 2.30pm Assistant Paymaster E.T. [E.G. in log-book] Hoopes, U.S. Navy, and at 2.40pm Passed Assistant Paymaster Charles Conard, U.S. Navy, came aboard as members of a Board of Survey in the Department of Supplies and Accounts.
At 2.45pm Lieutenant P.N. Olmsted, returned on board.
At 3.10pm U.S.S. "Annapolis" shifted berth.
At 3.45pm the Commanding Officer left the ship to call officially on board U.S.S. "Princeton".
Signals as per Signal Record Book.
Magazine temperatures: forward magazine 94° [Fahrenheit] to 92°; shell room 97° to 95°; fixed ammunition room 95° to 93°; aft magazine 87° to 85°; fixed ammunition room 86° to 84°.
4pm to 8pm:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from North.
Barometer rising.
Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, then exercised at physical drill.
U.S.S. "Wompatuck" came in and anchored at 6.00pm.
One of the small gun boats got under way and stood out at 5.50pm.
Infantry company returned at 5.40pm.
Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].
8pm to midnight:
Clear and pleasant.
Light airs from NE.
Barometer steady.
At 9.30pm the United States tug U.S.S. "Wompatuck" got under way and stood down to Grande Island.
At 11.00pm U.S.S. "Vicksburg" and U.S.S. "Annapolis" turned on searchlights, guarding mine fields to entrance of bay.
[Approved: signed] Aaron Ward, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.