USS Yorktown 1912-1913 Log Books

THE VOYAGES OF USS YORKTOWN 1912-1913
(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 1912

LOGS FOR JANUARY 1912

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1 January 1912

At anchor Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from NW to light breezes from NNW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, except W.R. Davis, Ordinary Seaman, A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman, R. Thompson, Ordinary Seaman, and J.H. Vidlund, Yeoman First-class.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Gentle and moderate breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady, then falling.

Held quarters at 9.30am.

Divisions were assembled aft and the Commanding Officer made a short address concerning New Year's day.

Started semi-annual surveillance test of smokeless powder.

Received on board: two bags of mail.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle and moderate breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 98°; A-11-M 98°; A-13-M 101°; C-3-M 90°; D-1-M 92°; D-2-M 87°; D-13-M 90°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

The following named men returned on board seven hours over leave: W.R. Davis, Ordinary Seaman; R. Thomson, Ordinary Seaman; A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman; and J.H. Vidlund, Yeoman First-class.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Moderate to light breezes from NNW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from NNW and NW.

Barometer steady.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler B at 11.00pm.

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2 January 1912

At anchor Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.92, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle and moderate breezes from NNW.

Moonlight.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from NNW and NW.

Barometer steady.

The safety valves on boiler B lifted at 144 pounds, at 4.40am, when connected up boiler B.

At 5.15am tested the main engines.

At 5.45am got under way to go alongside the U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Nero" to coal.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 10 inches, aft 14 feet 9 inches.

Moored with the port side to U.S.S. "Nero" at 6.23am.

Started coaling at 7.30am.

Took on coal as follows: 7.00am to 8.00am 15 tons.

At 6.45am banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler B.

At 6.45am the British steamer "Chile" stood into the harbor.

8am to meridian:

Clear and warm.

Light and gentle Northerly breezes.

Barometer steady.

Took coal on board as follows: 8.00am to 9.00am 30 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 34 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 32 tons; 11.00am to 12.00pm 37.7 tons; total for watch 133.7 [123 in log-book] tons.

The Peruvian steamer "Pachitie" [possibly a misspelled "Pachitea"] shifted anchorage.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from NNE and NNW.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling at 1.00pm, and took coal on board as follows: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 32.4 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 26.3 [tons]; 3.00pm [2.00pm in log-book] to 4.00pm 22.3 [tons]; total for watch 81.0 tons.

At 3.40pm sighted British steamer standing into the harbor.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 95°; A-11-M 95°; A-13-M 95°; C-3-M 90°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 85°; D-13-M 88°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Received on board: three bags of mail.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Moderate to light breezes from NNW.

Barometer rising.

Took on board coal as follows: 4.00pm to 4.50pm 22 tons, when stopped coaling, having taken on a total of 251.7 [244.0 in log-book] tons.

Draft after coaling: forward 14 feet 1 inch; aft 16 feet 0 inches.

At 6.06pm cast off from collier and stood to anchorage, Commanding Officer conning.

At 6.27pm anchored in 6 fathoms of water, mud bottom, with 30 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: San Jose Rock S31°E (per standard compass), peak Perico Island S25°W (per standard compass), Ancon Hill N46°W (per standard compass), ship's head S86°W (per standard compass).

At 4.40pm British steamer came to anchor off quarantine station.

At 4.45pm Peruvian steamer "Patchitie" [possibly a misspelled "Pachitea"] got under way and stood into Balboa.

At 7.25pm boiler D was dead and disconnected.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, with hazy horizon.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

Ancon Hill is also known as Cerro Ancón.

Perico Island is also known as Isla Perico.

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3 January 1912

At anchor Panama, Republic of Panama, and under way for Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat 8.92, Long -79.52

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, hazy horizon.

Light to gentle breezes from NW to NNW.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

Sent working party of 16 men to Balboa for stores.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Continued field day.

Received commissary stores aboard as per list [not included].

One oar of sailing launch broken while loading stores, no responsibility.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Got under way at 11.50am for Guayaquil, Ecuador, in obedience to telegraphic orders from the Navy Department, dated January 2, 1912.

Steamed various courses and speeds leaving harbor.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 52.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle to moderate breezes from North by West.

Barometer falling.

At 12.00pm went ahead full speed.

At 12.02pm set course S5°E (per standard compass).

At 12.04pm changed course to S6°E (per standard compass), and at 12.05pm to S8°E (per standard compass).

At 12.11pm put over patent log, reading 5.6.

At 1.03pm changed course to S5°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 6.5.

At 2.45pm sighted steamer on starboard bow, heading about North.

Passed Bona Island abeam at 2.36pm, distant 1.0 [mile] by bow and beam bearings.

Commenced surveillance test of smokeless powder at 2.55pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 81.7.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Moderate breezes from NW by North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S5°W (per standard compass).

At 5.57pm stopped the after engine for two minutes, to connect up the indicator gear.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 85.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Fresh breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Moonlight.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S5°W (per standard compass).

At 7.15pm closed watertight doors for night.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 85.3.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Fresh breezes from North to North by East.

Barometer rising.

Moonlight.

Steaming as before, on course S5°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 110.0 [pounds], average revolutions 79.7.

Bona Island is also known as Isla Boná.

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4 January 1912

At sea, en route to Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat 5.25, Long -79.85

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with moderate breezes from North by East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on three boilers, course S5°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.1.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Moderate breezes from North.

Moonlight.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S5°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 86.0, average steam 115 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Moderate to fresh breezes from NNE to North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course S5°W (per standard compass).

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up exercises and divisional infantry drill.

At 11.30am set clocks back 24 minutes.

Average steam 105 pounds, average revolutions 81.3.

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and awarded punishments as follows: N.H. Schoof, Second-class Fireman, not turning to, 8 hours' extra duty; C.J. Bird, Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours over leave, 8 hours' extra duty and reduced one [conduct] class.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with moderate breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S5°W (per standard compass).

Took period of roll and pitch as follows: pitch 10.7 seconds, roll 11.7 seconds.

Average steam 115.0 [pounds], average revolutions 85.9.

Inspected magazines, no nitrous [oxide] fumes in surveillance oven.

Maximum temperature [in compartment] A-13-M 102° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and overcast.

Moderate and gentle breezes from North.

Moonlight.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S5°W (per standard compass).

Period of roll 10 seconds, of pitch 10 seconds.

Served out clean bags.

The moon rose at 6.30pm.

At 7.15pm closed watertight doors for the night.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 85.4.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Gentle breezes from North to NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming as before, on course S5°W (per standard compass).

Period of roll 10.7 seconds, [of] pitch 8.5 seconds.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.5.

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5 January 1912

At sea, en route to Guayaquil, Ecuador, South America

Lat 1.67, Long -80.83

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and rainy, with gentle breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S5°W (per standard compass).

Period of roll 12 seconds, period of pitch 10.5 seconds.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.0.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light and gentle moderate breezes.

Barometer rising.

Lightning.

Steaming at full steam, three boilers, on course S5°W (per standard compass).

Period of roll 10 seconds, period of pitch 6 seconds.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 84.9.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with passing showers.

Light breezes from SW to NW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Steaming as before, on course S5°W (per standard compass).

Took in patent log and put over another one at 8.15am.

Put over patent log on port side at 9.28am, reading 2.5.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by stations for arm and away.

Set back clocks six minutes at 11.45am.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.7.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with drizzle.

Gentle breezes from WNW to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S5°W (per standard compass).

At 1.00pm changed course to S2°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.7.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 103° Fahrenheit, minimum 90° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder and found same in good condition.

Made weekly test of flood cocks and found same OK.

Period of roll 11 seconds, period of pitch 9 seconds, maximum roll 2½°.

Average revolutions 90.0, average steam 120 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Gentle and moderate westerly breezes.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S2°E (per standard compass).

At 7.00pm hauled in port patent log, reading 71.3.

At 7.15pm closed watertight doors for the night.

At 7.35pm stopped both engines to receive on board Davy Jones, secretary to His Most Gracious Majesty Neptunus Rex, the ruler of the Raging Main, who delivered summonses for those who have not been across the Line to appear before His Most Gracious Majesty tomorrow at 10.00am.

Davy Jones left the ship with proper honors at 7.50pm.

Went full speed ahead on both engines at 7.50pm.

Average revolutions 89.0, average steam 122 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Moderate breezes from West to WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course S2°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 92.0.

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6 January 1912

At sea, en route to Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -1.42, Long -81.00

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with gentle breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S2°E (per standard compass), three boilers.

At 3.00am took sounding and got no bottom at 200 fathoms.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.1.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, drizzling rain to heavy rain throughout watch.

Gentle to light breezes from SSW, which shifted to NE, then back to SSE.

Barometer rising.

At 6.00am stopped both engines and took a sounding, getting sandy bottom at 70 fathoms.

At 6.07am went ahead full speed.

At 6.40am sighted land on port bow.

At 7.00am [sighted] a Peruvian steamer bearing 7½ points on starboard bow.

At 7.05am sighted a sailing ship bearing 4 points on starboard bow.

At 7.06am sighted a British steamer headed Northward, bearing ½ point on starboard bow.

Hosted our colors at the gaff.

Hoisted the following international signals, which were acknowledged, except last hoist by the Peruvian steamer: "I wish to communicate to you by telegraph" and "What is the news from Guayaquil?".

The Peruvian steamer passed out of signal distance and communication was made by wireless.

At 7.20am sighted La Plata Island bearing S20°W (per standard compass).

At 7.52am rock off Cape San Lorenzo bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 95.7.

Average revolutions 88.0, average steam 120 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and drizzling first part, then partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

His Most Gracious Majesty Neptunus Rex, with staff, paid an official call on U.S.S. "Yorktown" at 9.55am.

Held quarters at 9.55am, mustered crew aft.

His Most Gracious Majesty Neptunus Rex, and staff, left the ship at 10.55am.

Passed Point San Lorenzo abeam at 8.12am, distant 3.2 miles approximately.

Passed South extremity [of] La Plata Island abeam at 10.46am, distant 6 miles.

Hauled fires under, and disconnected, A boiler at 8.21am.

Lifted safety valves of boiler B by steam at 140 pounds pressure, and connected up at 11.45am.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 66.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S2°E (per standard compass).

Sighted Point Santa Elena at 3.10pm, bearing S10°E (per standard compass).

Broke wet bulb of psychrometer [cychrometer in log-book], H. Cannon, Seaman, responsible.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 103° Fahrenheit, minimum 91° Fahrenheit, air good.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder and found condition normal.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.7.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs and breezes, Southwesterly.

Barometer steady.

At 4.11pm changed course to S8°E (per standard compass).

At 5.47pm Cape Santa Elena (extreme point) bore on port bow, patent log [reading] 56.3.

At 5.54pm same bore abeam, patent log [reading] 57.0, distant 0.7 miles.

Hoisted colors and ship's number, which were not acknowledged from lighthouse.

Sighted two sloops on starboard bow.

Took deep sea soundings as follows: [at] 6.23pm 17½ fathoms; 6.30pm 24 fathoms; 6.40pm 26 fathoms; 6.50pm 26 fathoms; 7.00pm 77 fathoms; 7.10pm 38 fathoms; 7.20pm 40 fathoms; 7.30pm 47 fathoms; 7.45pm 59 fathoms; and 8.00pm 59 fathoms.

Soundings were taken with hand lead from 5.30pm to 6.45pm, getting no bottom.

A 7-pound hand lead was lost by the line carrying away.

At 6.45pm turned on the port searchlight to look for Blanco Shoal, but no indications of a shoal were seen.

At 6.50pm sighted [sic] patent log, reading 61.8, and found it slow.

At 7.00pm went ahead at slow speed on both engines.

At 7.30pm went ahead full speed both engines.

Average revolutions 90.3, average steam 120 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, moonlight.

Light airs from SE by South to light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course S8°E (per standard compass) until 9.00pm, when stopped and took a deep sea sounding, 230 fathoms [of wire out], no bottom.

At 9.04pm went ahead full speed and changed course to S53°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 79.9.

Sounded collision quarters at 8.15pm, to close watertight doors, Engineer's Division reported at 8.16pm, Powder Division at 8.16.15pm, secured at 8.16.30pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.5.

La Plata Island is also known as Isla de La Plata.

Blanco Shoal appeared on Spanish charts, but British Admiralty and French charts did not show the shoal.

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7 January 1912

At sea, en route to, [and at anchor off] Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.45, Long -79.85 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light breezes from SE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course S53°E (per standard compass).

At 12.05am sighted Santa Clara [Island] light bearing S61°E (per standard compass).

At 12.50am changed course to S80°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 14.2.

At 1.20am changed course to East (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.2, Santa Clara [Island] light bearing S54°E (per standard compass).

Santa Clara [Island] light abeam at 2.26am, distant 6.2 miles by bow and beam bearings.

At 2.26am took sounding, bottom at 36 fathoms.

Santa Clara [Island] light abeam on new course at 2.53am, patent log [reading] 33.2, distant by bow and beam bearings 4.3 miles.

At 2.57am changed course to N70°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 34.0.

Sighted land at 3.35am, bearing N10°E (per standard compass).

At 3.30am took sounding, getting 30.5 fathoms.

Sighted land bearing S8°W (per standard compass) at 3.38am.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 93.2.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Light Easterly airs and breezes and calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N70°E (per standard compass).

At 4.20am Point Arena light bore abeam, patent log [reading] 48.1, distant 2.6 miles.

At 4.40am same bore on quarter, patent log [reading] 50.7.

At 4.45am went slow on both engines.

At 4.56am changed course to N35°E (per standard compass).

At 5.24am, with Point Arena light bearing S56⅔°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 55.6, went ahead full speed.

At 6.20am changed course to N5°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 63.9.

At 6.42am changed course to N22°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 67.2.

At 6.45am hauled in the patent log, reading 68.8.

At 6.56am changed course to N40°W (per standard compass).

At 7.02am changed course to N45°W (per standard compass).

At 7.07am came to anchor off Puna in 10 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of starboard chain.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 9 inches, aft 15 feet.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.5.

Received on board three pilots to Guayaquil.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Light breezes from North to calm.

Barometer falling.

Got under way at 8.27am.

Steered various courses and speeds up river Guayas, pilot at the wheel.

Average steam 117 [pounds], average revolutions 86.9.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, drizzly.

Variable gentle breezes.

Barometer steady.

All hands at 2.20pm.

Anchored at 2.42pm in 6 fathoms of water, with 42 fathoms of starboard chain at water's edge, on following bearings (per standard compass): center of Cross Island N34°E, Cerro Santa Ana [Cerro di Santa Ana in log-book] N20°W, Cerro del Carmen [Cerro de Carmen in log-book] N29°W (per standard compass), ship's head NNE.

Disconnected D boiler at 3.25pm.

Banked fires under C boiler.

Captain of the port paid a call on Commanding Officer.

Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, left the ship on duty to call on the United States Consul General.

Assistant Engineer of Ecuadorian gunboat "[Libertador] Bolivar" paid an official call on the Commanding Officer and senior Engineer Officer of this vessel.

Draft forward 14 feet, aft 16 feet.

Magazine temperatures: maximum [compartment] C-3-M 101° Fahrenheit; minimum D-3-M 90° Fahrenheit; air good.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test showed no nitrous [oxide] fumes and grains are hard.

At 3.30pm set clocks ahead 8 minutes.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.0.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Light breezes from NNW.

Barometer rising.

Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, returned to ship.

United States Consul General and United States Consul paid a call on the Commanding Officer.

An armed party of approximately 200 recruits, not in uniform, embarked at Guayaquil and crossed the river to the railroad station.

Swung to flood tide at 5.10pm, maximum tide 4.0 knots.

President of Guayaquil and Quito Railway [Company] paid a call on the Commanding Officer.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with passing showers.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

Swung to ebb tide at 10.15pm, maximum ebb tide 4.0 knots.

Santa Clara Island is also known as Isla Santa Clara.

Point Arena is also known as Punta Arenas.

Guayas River is also known as Rio Guayas.

Cross Island is probably also known as Santay Island.

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8 January 1912

At anchor off Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.24, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Calm and light airs from NE by East.

Barometer unsteady.

Maximum tide 3.6 knots.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs from NE by East to SE.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with drizzle, and light airs from SE to calm.

Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer left the ship at 9.30am to call on the United States Consul General.

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by infantry drill.

A platoon of artillery (3-inch apparently), about 12 pack horses and about 30 unarmed men, some with packs, and boxes apparently containing ammunition, embarked on the "Manuel Camba" and were transported to the railroad station.

Maximum tide 1.9 knots.

Started to swing to ebb tide at 10.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast to calm, with light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Drizzling.

About 150 recruits, partly uniformed and equipped, embarked on the "Manuel Camba" and were transferred to the railroad station.

At 1.45pm heaved in and shifted anchorage upstream, pilot on board.

At 2.05pm came to anchor in 6 fathoms of water and 45 fathoms of starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage: right tangent Cross Island N43°E (per standard compass), right tangent Las Peñas [Los Penos in log-book] N8°W (per standard compass), ship's head N20°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, temperatures: maximum 103° Fahrenheit; minimum 90° Fahrenheit; air good.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder and found same in good condition.

Smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test showed no nitrous [oxide] fumes, grains are hard.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Started to swing to flood at 6.02pm.

Maximum tide 2.0 knots.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light airs from SW to West.

Barometer steady.

L. Heilman, Coxswain, coxswain of our steamer, reported on his return from trip to railroad station that the natives at the station had orally abused our boat's crew, calling them foul names.

Commenced swinging to ebb at 10.10pm.

Maximum tide 4.0 knots.

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9 January 1912

At anchor Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light airs from NW to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Maximum tide 2.2 knots.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with light breezes from NE to SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and hot.

Calm and light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and infantry drill.

The United States Consul General, the German Consul General and the French Consul General made official calls on the Commanding Officer.

The maximum speed of tide by chip log was 3.0 knots.

At 11.10am the ship started to swing to ebb tide.

P.R. Levan, Machinist's Mate Second-class, was this day issued an acting appointment as Machinist's Mate First-class, to date from January 1, 1912.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and misty.

Light variable airs.

Barometer falling.

The maximum speed of tide by chip log was 3.1 knots.

A body of about 300 recruits marched in fair order from where first seen near the clock tower along the water front to the yellow boat house.

Each man wore a uniform hat and was equipped with a rifle and knapsack.

They remained in a large crowd at the boat landing for several hours.

The stern wheel steamer "Eden" came up to the landing, and approximately 100 men went aboard.

At 3.30pm this steamer got under way and crossed to the railroad station, where the recruits disembarked.

At 4.00pm Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, Deck Court, met and tried the following men: E. Lawrence, Blacksmith; J.J. Jordon, Gunner's Mate Third-class; N. Bassham, Ordinary Seaman; W.R. Davis, Ordinary Seaman; R.R. Thompson, Ordinary Seaman; W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class; B.H. Levine, Second-class Fireman; T. Applewhite, First-class Fireman; J.H. Vidlund, Yeoman First-class; and A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 89°; A-13-M 98°; C-3-M 95°; D-1-M 99°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 90°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition good.

Smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test showed no nitrous [oxide] fumes.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and misty, fog to Northward.

Light Westerly airs.

Lightning.

Barometer rising.

The steamer "Eden" returned to the landing at Guayaquil, and took a second load of about 100 recruits on board, and at 5.00pm got under way and went to the railroad station, where the recruits disembarked.

The "Eden" returned to the landing at the clock tower.

The crowd on shore gathered in front of the Grand Victoria Hotel, where it appears speeches were made and much cheering going on.

At 5.30pm the side wheel steamer "Puigmir 15" [?] was loaded with about 100 recruits similar to the others, and took them over to the railroad station.

The maximum speed of tide by chip log was 2.1 knots.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 6.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, rain last half of watch.

Light and gentle Northwesterly breezes.

Barometer steady.

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10 January 1912

At anchor off Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light airs from NW and SSW, and calm.

Barometer steady.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 1.00am.

The maximum speed of tide by chip log was 3.1 knots.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, drizzling first hour [of watch].

Light Southerly airs.

Barometer steady.

The maximum speed of tide shown by chip log was 2.8 knots at 4.10am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, and calm.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Sighted steamer standing up river at 8.35am.

Steamer anchored at 8.54am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held infantry drill and exercised crew with Colt's automatic [gun].

Maximum speed of tide 2.0 knots at 9.00am.

At 11.15am sighted company of 35 men marching along water front.

Company equipped with rifles and were in heavy marching order.

At 11.20am Ecuadorian gunboat "[Libertador] Bolivar" sent party of 35 men, fully equipped, heavy marching order, to landing at city of Guayaquil.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, calm.

Barometer falling.

Ship commenced swinging to ebb tide at 12.05pm.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 98° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 98° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 87° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 91° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 85° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test showed no nitrous [oxide] fumes, grains are hard.

At 3.20pm tide showed speed of 4.0 knots.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and misty.

Light and gentle breezes to light airs from West to WSW.

Barometer rising.

At 7.30pm commenced swinging to flood tide.

Speed of tide at 4.20pm was 3.0 knots.

A log came down stream and struck starboard gangway ladder, splitting sideboard.

At 5.45pm an armed force of about 300 men came down to dock and embarked on board small steamers, and were transported to the railway station.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, drizzling, with lightning.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

At 10.00pm chip log showed speed of tide to be 3.9 knots.

At 11.40pm a small steamer left railway station landing and stood up river.

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11 January 1912

At anchor Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SW to NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 12.35am started swinging to ebb tide.

At 4.00am chip log showed speed of tide to be 4 knots.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light breezes from NNW to calm.

Barometer rising.

At 6.14am speed of tide was 2.3 knots.

At 7.05am Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, left ship to make usual boarding calls on merchant vessels in the stream.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, light rain first hour [of watch].

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up exercises and infantry drill.

The ferry "Mariscal Sucre" ["Marischal Sucre" in log-book] left railroad station at 10.44am, with approximately 300 soldiers, equipped but not uniformed, and proceeded to Duran.

Maximum tide 0.9 knots.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.25am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Started swinging to ebb tide at 12.50pm.

The Commanding Officer left the ship at 2.20pm to call on United States Consul General.

Maximum strength of tide 1.9 knots.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from WSW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Commanding Officer returned to ship at 5.10pm.

Issued to President of Guayaquil and Quito Railway [Company]: 1 rifle; 1 rifle belt; and 90 rounds of .30 ammunition.

Maximum strength of tide 3.0 knots.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Calm to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Maximum strength of tide 3.1 knots.

Started swinging to flood tide at 8.15pm.

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12 January 1912

At anchor Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with rain.

Calm to light breezes from NW.

Barometer unsteady.

Swinging to ebb tide at 1.15am.

Maximum strength of tide 2.2 knots.

Ecuadorian gunboat "Cotopaxi" got under way at 1.00am and stood down stream.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, rain.

Light breezes from NW to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Started rigging ship for coaling.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to ENE.

Barometer falling.

Rigged ship for coaling.

At 10.45am German steamer "Artemesia" got under way and stood out.

At 11.15am an armed boat's crew under oars, of about 30 men in all, passed under our stern.

Ship started to swing to flood at 9.15am.

Maximum tide 2.2 knots.

Published Deck Courts as per list appended [not included].

Draft before coaling: forward 13 feet 6 inches; aft 16 feet 1 inch; mean 14 feet 9.5 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Variable light airs and calm.

Barometer falling, then steady.

The railroad tug "Saranac" brought a lighter of coal alongside at 12.20pm.

Started coaling at 12.40pm and took on coal as follows: 12.40pm to 1.00pm 8.1 tons; 1.00pm to 2.00pm 30.7 [tons]; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 27.7 tons; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 22.1 tons; total for watch 88.7 [tons].

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

Finished coaling at 4.50pm, having taken on 102.0 tons.

Tug took coal lighter away.

Draft after coaling: forward 14 feet 7 inches; aft 16 feet 5 inches; mean 15 feet 6 inches.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Ship started to swing to flood at 8.50pm.

Maximum tide 2.3 knots.

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13 January 1912

At anchor Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Maximum tide 1.9 knots.

Commenced swinging to ebb at 1.35am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with light airs from NW to NNE.

Barometer rising.

Maximum tide 2.1 knots.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and hot.

Light airs from NE and calm.

Barometer steady.

N.O. Bassham, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement, on [of in log-book] bread and water, with a full ration every third day, for ten days, in accordance with sentence of Deck Court on January 9, 1912, by order of the Commanding Officer.

At 10.45am held quarters, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew at quarters and the ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hot.

Calm and light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 92°; A-11-M 98°; A-13-M 98°; C-3-M 86°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 89°; D-13-M 89°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

The smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test showed no nitrous [oxide] fumes.

A squad of about thirty soldiers in white uniform, but with various kinds of hats, armed with rifles and belts, came down on the first landing to the right of the landing at the railroad office building about 1.00pm.

At end of watch about half of them remained on the landing.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy.

Calm and light airs from East.

Rain last half of watch.

Barometer steady.

At 4.15pm a small steamer stood in from Duran and moored at the railroad landing.

Two men in uniform landed and the soldiers on the landing went with them and took a street car.

At 5.20pm a squad of 23 armed men, uniformed as before, came down to the same landing and stayed there until dark.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, drizzling rain with heavy showers.

Light Northerly airs.

Lightning.

Barometer steady.

At 8.35pm sent an armed party of nine men, in charge of C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate, on the railroad tug "Saranac" to the collier to ensure the safe passage of coal lighters from collier to railroad landing at Duran.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 10.20pm.

The coal lighter from the collier passed the ship at 10.20pm.

The armed party returned on board by the "Saranac" at 11.45pm.

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14 January 1912

At anchor off Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, rain.

Light breezes and airs from North.

Barometer steady.

The chip log showed maximum tide 3.0 knots at 1.00am.

At 3.10am the ship started to swing to ebb tide.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

The chip log showed maximum tide of 2.9 knots at 5.00am.

Sighted the Ecuadorian gunboat "Cotopaxi" standing in from South at 6.30am, which ship came to anchor at 7.03am.

The "Cotopaxi" got under way at 7.40am and went alongside the railroad landing, where about 125 armed men, not in uniform, disembarked in two companies and marched West along the street at the Grand Victoria Hotel.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW to North by East.

Barometer steady.

Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer and Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, left the ship at 8.20am for railroad station on intelligence duty.

At 8.38am Ecuadorian gunboat "Cotopaxi" got under way and anchored in stream at 8.45am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.20am, no absentees.

Ship commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.10am.

Chip log showed speed of current to be 3.1 knots.

British steamer "Condor" stood into harbor and anchored.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, and hazy towards end of watch.

Light breezes and airs from NE to WSW.

Barometer falling.

At 12.45pm sighted small Ecuadorian tug, with torpedo tube on bow and small gun aft, standing up river, towing a lighter, on which two field pieces with carriages were placed.

Chip log showed maximum speed of tide to be 0.6 knots for watch.

At 2.50pm steamer "Puigmer" [?] stood up stream from down river, with about 200 armed men on board.

This steamer appeared to be headed to a port above Duran.

At 2.55pm Pacific Steam Navigation Company's "Chile" stood up the river with 923 troops on board.

Steamer anchored South of railroad landing [at] Guayaquil at 3.10pm.

At 3.30pm commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Small Ecuadorian tug mentioned above went alongside Ecuadorian gunboat "[Libertador] Bolivar" for landing at Guayaquil.

At 3.50pm Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, made a regular boarding call on steamer "Chile".

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test showed no nitrous [oxide] fumes, grains are hard.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 97° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 97° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 89° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 87° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes from West.

Barometer steady, then rising.

At 4.20pm Ecuadorian tug cast off from gunboat "Cotopaxi" and went alongside wharf South of railroad station.

Lighter with field guns was left alongside "Cotopaxi".

Small steamers commenced making trip from steamer "Chile" to shore, transporting troops from steamer "Chile".

British steamer "Condor", having had pratique granted, shifted anchorage up river.

Ensign W.C. Faus made a regular boarding call on steamer "Condor".

Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer and Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, returned from intelligence duty.

At 7.00pm tide showed speed of 3 knots by chip log.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

Small steamers commenced taking armed force from Guayaquil to Duran.

At 10.00pm chip log showed speed of tide to be 2.6 knots.

At 11.20pm commenced swinging to flood tide.

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15 January 1912

At anchor Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light variable airs.

At 3.50am commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Chip log showed speed of tide to be 2.4 knots at 1.00am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light variable airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Chile" shifted anchorage down stream at 7.20am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with rain.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by infantry drill and drill at Colt's automatic [gun] for armed boat's crew.

Guns crews, with armed boat's crew absent, were stationed at the guns.

At 8.52am steamer "Pampero" ["Pamparo" in log-book] stood in from Duran railroad station, with about 12 soldiers aboard.

Maximum tide 1.9 knots.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Ecuadorian torpedo boat went alongside "[Libertador] Bolivar", then stood up towards Duran railroad station.

Small launch, with about 20 soldiers aboard, stood up toward Duran railroad station at 2.45pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.10pm.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 97° Fahrenheit, minimum 83° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

At 3.45pm the "Gaviota" went alongside the "[Libertador] Bolivar" and discharged bags apparently containing coal.

Steamer "Minas" [?] stood up toward Duran railroad station, with about 50 armed soldiers aboard.

Torpedo boat stood in from Duran at 6.15pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb at 4.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and rainy, with light airs from WNW.

Barometer unsteady.

LOG BOOK – JANUARY 16^th 1912 TO JULY 15^th 1912

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LOG BOOK

of the

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

Third Rate,

of Six (6) Guns,

Commanded By

L.C. Bertolette, Commander, U.S. Navy,

Attached to [special duty and Pacific] Squadron,

Commencing January 16^th, 1912,

at Guayaquil, Ecuador,

and ending [July 15, 1912],

at [Navy Yard, Mare Island, California].

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List of Officers

Attached to and on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd Rate, commanded by L.C. Bertolette, Commander, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log Book, from January 16, 1912, to July 15, 1912.

Name	Rank	Remarks
L.C. Bertolette	Commander
E.E. Scranton	Lieutenant
Clyde B. Camerer	Assistant Surgeon
Ellis Lando	Ensign
Charles C. Windsor	Ensign
Arthur Middleton	Assistant Paymaster
Edwin Guthrie	Ensign
Charles C. Thomas	Ensign
William C. Faus	Ensign
Thomas Washington	Commander	February 12^th and 13^th, 1912
John M. Enochs	Lieutenant	February 12^th and 13^th, 1912

Examined and found to be correct, [not signed].

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List of Officers

Who have died, been detached, or transferred, on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd Rate, commanded by L.C. Bertolette, Commander U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log Book, from January, 1912, to [July 15, 1912].

Name	Rank	Time of Occurrence, and Particulars
L.C. Bertolette	Commander	Guayaquil, Ecuador, at 2.14am January 24, 1912, died of yellow fever.
E.E. Scranton	Lieutenant	Detached February 16, 1912, in obedience to [Navy] Department's [order] 1137-60 of January 18, 1912, to proceed to U.S. Naval Hospital, New York, for treatment.

Examined and found to be correct, [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", 3^rd Rate, at first commissioning, [October, 1906].

Number Allowed	Rates	Number On Board
	Seaman Branch
1	Chief Master at Arms
0	Master at Arms, first class
0	Master at Arms, second class
1	Master at Arms, third class
1	Chief Boatswain's Mate
2	Boatswain's Mates, first class
2	Boatswain's Mates, second class
6	Coxswains
1	Chief Gunner's Mate
1	Gunner's Mates, first class
0	Gunner's Mates, second class
3	Gunner's Mates, third class
-	Chief Turret Captain
-	Turret Captains, first class
1	Chief Quartermaster (Navigating)
0	Chief Quartermaster (Signals)
1	Quartermaster, first class
1	Quartermaster, second class
1	Quartermaster, third class
24	Seamen
40	Ordinary Seamen
-	Apprentice seamen
[86]	Total

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

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

	Special Branch
0	Chief Yeoman, Commanding Officer
1	Chief Yeoman, Equipment Department
1	Chief Yeoman, Paymaster's Department
0	Chief Yeoman, Engineer Department
0	Chief Yeoman, Executive Officer
0	Yeoman, first class, Commanding Officer
0	Yeoman, first class, Equipment Department
1	Yeoman, first class, Executive Officer
0	Yeoman, first class, Paymaster's Department
1	Yeoman, first class, Engineer Department
0	Yeoman, first class, Commissary Store
1	Yeoman, second class, Commanding Officer
0	Yeoman, second class, Ordnance Officer
0	Yeoman, second class, Executive Officer
0	Yeoman, second class, Navigator
0	Yeoman, second class, Engineer Department
1	Yeoman, second class, Commissary Store
0	Yeoman, third class, Commanding Officer
0	Yeoman, third class, Equipment Department
0	Yeoman, third class, Paymaster's Department
0	Yeoman, third class, Commissary Store
0	Yeoman, third class, Engineer Department
1	Yeoman, third class, Navigator
0	Yeoman, third class, Executive Officer
1	Hospital Steward
1	Hospital Apprentices, first class
0	Hospital Apprentices
1	Buglers
0	Bandmaster
0	First Musician
0	Musicians, first class
0	Musicians, second class
[10]	Total

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

	Messmen Branch
1	Cabin Steward
1	Cabin Cook
1	Mess Attendant
1	Wardroom Steward
1	Wardroom Cook
5	Mess Attendants
1	Mess Attendants (Laundry)
0	Steerage Steward
0	Steerage Cook
0	Mess Attendants
0	Warrant Officers' Steward
0	Warrant Officers' Cook
0	Mess Attendants
[11]	Total

	Additional For Flagship
-	Ordinary Seamen	-
-	Bandmaster	-
-	First Musicians	-
-	Musicians, first class	-
-	Musicians, second class	-
-	Printer	-
-	Chief Yeoman	-
-	Yeoman First-class	-
-	Steward to Commander-in-Chief	-
-	Cook to Commander-in-Chief	-
-	Mess Attendants	-
	Total	-

	Marine Guard
-	Sergeant Majors	-
-	Quartermaster Sergeants	-
-	Gunnery Sergeants	-
-	First Sergeants	-
-	Sergeants	-
-	Corporals	-
-	Drummers and Trumpeters	-
-	Privates	-

Examined and found to be correct, [not signed].

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[U.S.S. "Yorktown"].

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

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Armament

Of the U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd Rate.

Main Battery

Guns					Remarks	Ship and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Length in Calibers	Mark and Modifications	Mark of Breech Mechanism		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
42	6-inch	30	III, 4	IV		6	13	II-I
43	6-inch	30	III, 4	IV
44	6-inch	30	III, 4	IV
45	6-inch	30	III, 4	IV
46	6-inch	30	III, 4	IV
47	6-inch	30	III, 4	IV

Secondary Battery

Guns			Remarks	Ship, Boat and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Mark and Modifications		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
295	3-pounder	X		4	Rail	IX	Ship, 3-pounder
296	3-pounder	X			Pedestal type, single mount	I	Ship, 1-pounder
297	3-pounder	X		4	Cage	III	2 ship's stands, 2 boat stands.
298	3-pounder	X		1	Field carriage		Colt's automatic .30 caliber
				1	Tripod		Colt's automatic .30 caliber
541	1-pounder	X
191	1-pounder	X
192	1-pounder	X
208	1-pounder	X

Small Arms

Number	Kind	Caliber	Type	Model	Remarks
102	Rifle	.30	Springfield	1903
47	Revolver	.38	Direct Action
3	Rifle	.45	Remington
4	Rifle	.22	Remington
2	Automatic	.30	Colt's

Examined and found to be correct, [not signed].

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Tables of Deviation of the standard compass Number 24242 on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd Rate.

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16 January 1912

At anchor off Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with rain and light airs from NW to NE.

Barometer falling.

Ship started to swing to flood tide at 12.55am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and rainy, with light breezes from SSW to NNE.

Barometer rising.

Sent one bag of mail to the steamer "Peru".

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 4.50am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from North and calm.

Barometer steady.

The safety valve on boiler A lifted at 8.00am, at 140 pounds.

Connected up boiler A at 8.15am.

Let [light in log-book] fires die out of boiler B at 8.20am.

The maximum speed of the tide showed by chip log was 3.8 knots.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and infantry drill.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 12.55pm.

The steamer "Peru" got under way and stood out of harbor at 1.05pm.

At 1.40pm the Ecuadorian torpedo boat left the wharf and went alongside the gunboat "Cotopaxi", and took away the lighter containing three field pieces and set it alongside the wharf, where the field pieces were unloaded.

At 2.15pm a small tug stood in from down the river.

The maximum speed of the tide shown by ship log was 3.5 knots at 3.00pm.

At 3.40pm a small steamer crossed from Duran with an army officer on board.

At 4.00pm sighted the British steamer "Ecuador" standing into the harbor.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 93° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 97°; A-11-M 92°; A-13-M 97°; C-3-M 85°; D-1-M 85°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 85°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The S.S. "Ecuador" came to anchor at 4.20pm.

The United States Consul General and the British Consul General made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

The S.S. "Ecuador" shifted her anchorage to nearer the city.

At 5.10pm sighted the Chilean steamer "Imperial" standing in, which ship anchored at 5.25pm.

Ensign C.C. Thomas made boarding calls on the steamers "Ecuador" and "Imperial".

A large number of troops on board the "Ecuador", landed about 50 men and some stores from the "Ecuador”.

The "Ecuador" got under way at 6.08pm and stood down the river.

The torpedo boat brought a small lighter alongside the "Cotopaxi".

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 6.10pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer rising.

At 9.55pm several shots were fired from the "[Libertador] Bolivar".

At 10.55pm several more shots were fired from the "[Libertador] Bolivar".

The maximum tide showed by chip log was 3.1 knots.

Ensign E. Guthrie went ashore to report on the threatening disturbances ashore.

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17 January 1912

At anchor off Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from West and SW.

Barometer steady.

At 1.40am the ship started to swing to flood tide.

At 2.15am the "Cotopaxi" got under way, and at 2.33am came to anchor off Cross Island.

At 3.35am the "[Libertador] Bolivar" got under way and anchored off Duran.

At 3.50am the "Cotopaxi" shifted anchorage to nearer Duran.

The maximum tide showed by chip log was 2.9 knots.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

The "Cotopaxi" got under way at 6.10am and went alongside the landing and railroad offices in Guayaquil.

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 6.10am.

Thirteen people from Duran came on board for protection.

Five sections of field artillery marched along the waterfront and went in battery near the gasworks.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and misty.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

At 8.00am armed soldiers commenced unloading field pieces and ammunition from lighter and placed field pieces on seawall.

Ensign E. Guthrie called on Ecuadorian gunboat "[Libertador] Bolivar".

At 8.15am about 50 armed men marched down to waterfront alongside Ecuadorian gunboat "Cotopaxi".

Armed party left "Cotopaxi" and marched up to field pieces.

At 9.20am about 40 soldiers marched up waterfront and went up to fort.

At 9.45am small launch left shore and stood up to gunboat "[Libertador] Bolivar", flying flag of truce.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held drill for armed boats crews and battery drill for reserve gun crews.

At 10.10am about 20 men marched down fort to field pieces at waterfront.

Maximum speed of tide 3.1 knots.

Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, called on General Montero, with the United States Consul General.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and calm.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 97° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 97° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 85° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 85° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of [with in log-book] smokeless powder, condition normal.

Smokeless powder undergoing surveillance test showed no nitrous [oxide] fumes, grains hard and showed no discoloration.

Primed recoil cylinders of all guns.

At 12.30pm Ecuadorian torpedo boat "Tarqui" ["Turkai" in log-book] stood up river and went alongside dock.

At 12.45pm 35 men marched down waterfront toward railroad station.

At 1.25pm Ecuadorian gunboat cleared for action, but with white flag at fore, got under way and stood down stream, anchoring in former anchorage off railroad station at 1.51pm.

At 2.00pm ship commenced swinging to flood tide.

Ensign E. Guthrie made regular boarding call on British steamer "Ecuador".

Maximum speed of tide 2.2 knots.

At 4.00pm sighted German steamer "Hermonthis" standing into harbor.

American refugees on board for protection left ship for Duran on railroad tug "Saranac".

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

At 4.08pm S.S. "Hermonthis" anchored.

At 4.10pm an armed party marched up street to field pieces on waterfront.

At 4.52pm Chilean steamer "Imperial" [got] under way and stood out of harbor.

At 5.00pm armed party of about 100 men left field pieces and marched down waterfront and embarked on [in in log-book] steamer "Manuel Camba".

At 6.00pm steamer "Manuel Camba" [got] under way and stood up river toward Duran, with about 100 armed men on board.

Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, made regular boarding call on steamer "Hermonthis".

At 6.15pm Ecuadorian gunboat got under way, anchoring in stream at 6.18pm.

At 5.00pm chip log showed speed of tide to be 1.9 knots.

At 6.40pm commenced swinging to ebb tide.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from SW to West.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Torpedo boat "Tarqui" ["Turkai" in log-book] got under way and stood up toward Duran.

Cross Island is probably also known as Santay Island.

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18 January 1912

At anchor Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

At 2.40am commenced swinging to flood tide.

At 1.00am small steamer stood down from Duran.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light breezes and airs from SE to calm.

Barometer rising.

At 5.00am chip log showed speed of tide to be 1.3 knots.

At 7.15am armed force of about 29 men marched down waterfront toward field pieces.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NNE.

Barometer falling.

An armed force of approximately 350 men embarked at Guayaquil, proceeded to and disembarked at Duran.

At 11.00am chip log showed strength of tide 2.0 knots.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NNE to light breezes from NW by North.

Barometer falling.

At 1.00pm chip log showed string of tide 2.2 knots.

Started swinging to flood tide at 2.45pm.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartment] A-6-M 97° Fahrenheit, minimum D-1-M 84° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection [of] smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from WSW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Ecuadorian torpedo boat "Tarqui" got under way at 4.55pm and stood up to Duran.

Ecuadorian gunboat "Cotopaxi" got under way at 5.20pm, anchored at 6.00pm.

Ecuadorian torpedo boat "Tarqui" stood in from Duran and went alongside gunboat "Cotopaxi" at 6.05pm, leaving at 6.10pm and stood up to Duran.

Ecuadorian gunboat "Libertador Bolivar" got under way at 6.15pm, stood down stream, anchored near Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Ecuador" at 7.00pm.

River steamer "San Pablo" transferring armed forces of about 200 men from Duran to Guayaquil.

Chip log showed strength of tide 2.0 knots at 5.00pm.

Started swinging to ebb tide at 7.20pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

River steamer "San Pablo" stood in from Duran with armed soldiers aboard at 8.05pm.

Chip log showed strength of tide at 12.00am to be 2.00 knots.

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19 January 1912

At anchor off Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, drizzling first part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

Chip log showed strength of tide 2.9 knots at 2.00am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Chip log showed strength of tide 1.7 knots at 6.00am.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Ecuador" steamed out of harbor.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer falling.

Quarters at 9.20am, followed by overhaul battery.

German steamer "Sisak" stood in and anchored at 10.20am.

Maximum tide 2.8 knots.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with calm to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent ensign C.C. Windsor to board German steamer "Sisak".

Ecuadorian gunboat "Cotopaxi" shifted her anchorage at 3.00pm.

Steamer "San Pablo", flying a flag of truce, left Guayaquil and stood over to Duran.

A company of armed soldiers marched up to the fort at 3.30pm.

Commenced swinging to flood at 3.15pm.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 98° Fahrenheit; minimum 83° Fahrenheit.

Condition of smokeless powder normal.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found same in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with light breezes from South to calm.

Barometer rising.

Steamer "San Pablo", flying flag of truce, returned from Duran at 5.00pm, and was met by a large crowd, which was dispersed by scattering shots.

At 5.30pm scattering shots were fired in town and by the fort, these increased at 6.05pm to the proportions of volleys and one shot was fired from a field piece.

Firing ceased at 6.40pm.

At 6.10pm torpedo boat "Tarqui" stood down stream, and at 6.40pm sent off launch to town, flying flag of truce.

At 6.50pm an envoy from the Commanding Officer of the federal troops came aboard with a message for the Commanding Officer and the United States Consul, message to be transmitted to shore.

Transferred C. Woods, Ordinary Seaman, and J.R. Jenkins, Master-at-Arms Second-class, to the office of Marine Surgeon Parker for treatment.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.50pm.

Maximum tide 2.6 knots.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with calm and light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

At 9.30pm the "[Libertador] Bolivar" got under way and anchored about 600 yards astern of us, and again shifted anchorage to ahead of us at 11.00pm.

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20 January 1912

At anchor off Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Ship started to swing to flood at 3.05am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with light breezes to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Maximum tide [by chip log] 1.6 knots.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from North.

Passing showers.

Barometer steady.

At 8.50am the "Cotopaxi" shifted anchorage.

At 10.00am held quarters, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the ship.

At 11.30am the British steamer "Condor" got under way and steamed out of the harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from North and calm.

Barometer falling.

At 1.15pm a body of troops was seen on the wharf at Duran.

At 1.50pm the "Cotopaxi" got under way and went alongside a landing.

At 3.45pm the torpedo boat "Tarqui" got under way with a lighter in tow, but returned immediately to the same landing with the lighter.

The maximum tide shown by the chip log was 2.3 knots.

At 3.55pm the ship started to swing to flood tide.

The sloop "Gaviota" ["Govioth" in log-book] cast off from the "[Libertador] Bolivar" and stood down the river.

The German steamer "Hermonthis" stood out of the harbor.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 91°; A-11-M 97°; A-13-M 97°; C-3-M 85°; D-1-M 84°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 84°.

Made daily and fortnightly tests of smokeless powder.

The smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test are normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light Northerly breezes and calm.

Barometer steady.

The maximum tide by chip log was 2.6 knots.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

At 8.25pm the "[Libertador] Bolivar" got under way and shifted anchorage.

At 8.40pm the ship started to swing to ebb tide.

At 8.45pm the "Cotopaxi" stood up the river, without showing any lights, and during watch appeared to be patrolling the shore opposite Guayaquil.

The maximum tide by chip log was 2.3 knots.

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21 January 1912

At anchor off Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West and calm.

Barometer steady.

The maximum tide showed by chip log was 3.1 knots at 1.00am.

The "[Libertador] Bolivar" used her searchlight from 1.00am to 2.00am.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 4.00am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and overcast.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

The maximum tide showed by chip log was 2.8 knots at 7.00am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

At 8.30am commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Maximum speed of tide at 12.00pm 2.6 knots.

Ensign W.C. Faus went ashore on duty and accompanied Peace Commission from Guayaquil to Duran.

Ensign E. Guthrie went ashore on intelligence duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Calm to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 98° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 98° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 89° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test showed no nitrous [oxide] fumes, grains are hard and show no discoloration.

At 12.49pm steamer "Eden" went alongside Ecuadorian gunboat, casting off and standing out at 12.54pm.

At 1.35pm Ecuadorian gunboat "Cotopaxi" got under way and went alongside of dock.

Maximum speed of tide for watch 4.0 knots.

At 2.13pm Ecuadorian torpedo boat "Tarqui" went alongside "Cotopaxi".

At 2.25pm railroad steamer "Colon" came close aboard and the Peace Commission was transferred to steamer and then went ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light airs from SSW to SW.

Barometer rising.

At 4.38pm commenced swinging to flood tide.

At 5.07pm Ecuadorian gunboat cast off from dock, and anchored in midstream at 5.15pm.

Maximum speed of tide 2.0 knots.

Ensign E. Guthrie went ashore and then to Duran on duty.

Ensign W.C. Faus made official call on Ecuadorian gunboat "[Libertador] Bolivar".

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Calm to light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

At 10.30pm railroad tug "Saranac" came alongside and Captain C. Cordier, U.S. Army, Military Attaché to United States Legations at Quito and Lima, on a special mission from State Department, came aboard, with body servant, to confer with Commanding Officer.

Maximum speed of tide at 12.00am 2.7 knots.

Ecuadorian gunboat using searchlights during watch.

At 8.35pm ship commenced swinging to ebb tide.

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22 January 1912

At anchor off Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Calm to light breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer steady.

Maximum speed of tide 2.7 knots.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Light breezes to light airs from SW to SE.

Barometer steady.

At 5.02am commenced swinging to flood tide.

Maximum speed of tide during watch 1.6 knots.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Calm to light airs from NNE.

Barometer unsteady.

Commanding Officer, accompanied by Captain Cordier, U.S. Army, left ship at 8.35am.

Ship started swinging to ebb tide at 9.05am.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees, followed by setting up exercises and infantry drill.

Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, left ship at 10.40am, with United States Consul General, English Consul General and Mexican Consul, as peace commissioners, and proceeded to Duran.

Maximum tide for watch 1.9 knots.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NNE to NW.

Barometer falling.

Small launch left Duran and proceeded to Guayaquil, flying flag of truce.

Ecuadorian (revolutionist) gunboat "Cotopaxi" and torpedo boat "Tarqui" maneuvering around lower harbor.

Heavy firing commenced at 3.00pm in the vicinity of the Government building and continued without cessation until 3.20pm, when one party of approximately 150 men marched with white flag towards Government building, where they were met by a body of armed men carrying Ecuadorian flag.

Popular demonstration in favor of General Plaza took place.

Maximum tide for watch 2.4 knots.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-13-M 98° [Fahrenheit]; D-2-M 85°.

Condition of smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with rain.

Light breezes from West to calm.

Barometer steady.

Guayaquil and Quito Railway [Company's] tug "Saranac", flying Geneva Cross, left Duran, towing a lighter filled with an armed party of federal soldiers and landed at Guayaquil.

Guayaquil was taken by federals without resistance.

Ecuadorian gunboats "Libertador Bolivar", "Cotopaxi" and torpedo boat "Tarqui" surrendered to federals.

Ferries and Ecuadorian Navy transferring federal troops from Duran to Guayaquil.

Maximum tide for watch 2.8 knots.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 5.05pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and misty.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

No disorder observed in Guayaquil.

At 9.55pm started [to] swing to ebb tide.

Ecuadorian gunboat "Cotopaxi" got under way at 11.53pm, and anchored at 11.57pm.

Maximum tide during watch 2.0 knots.

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[Inserted note]

Additional to ship's log, January 22, 1912.

8am to meridian (additional):

The following punishments were awarded this day by the Commanding Officer:

M.J. Doss, Ordinary Seaman, ditty box in lucky bag, 8 hours' extra duty.

H. Kennedy, Second-class Fireman, not keeping up steam in steam launch, reduced one [conduct] class.

J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, not ready on time for muster in armed boat's crew, 4 hours' extra duty.

J.L. McLendon, Ordinary Seaman, not ready on time for muster in armed boat's crew, 4 hours' extra duty.

R.T. Potts, Ordinary Seaman, not ready on time for muster in armed boat's crew, 4 hours' extra duty.

C.L. Snyder, Coal Passer, taking water from boilers without authority, reduced one [conduct] class.

R.T. Potts, Ordinary Seaman, losing mess gear, reduced two [conduct] classes.

J.C. Snell, Electrician Second-class, bucket of water uncovered, reduced one class.

R.L. Easley, Ordinary Seaman, disobedience of orders, 2 days' solitary confinement [on] bread and water.

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23 January 1912

At anchor Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -79.87

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and misty.

Light airs from North to NW.

Barometer falling.

No disorder observed in Guayaquil.

Ecuadorian gunboat "Cotopaxi" got under way at 1.20am and stood down stream out of harbor.

Maximum tide during watch 2.7 knots.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, rain.

Light airs from North to NE.

Barometer steady.

No disorder observed in Guayaquil.

"Cotopaxi" stood into harbor at 7.50am.

Maximum tide during watch 2.3 knots.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 5.23am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with calm to light breezes from North.

Barometer falling.

Quarters at 9.30am.

Transferred to the office of Dr. Parker, Marine Surgeon, for treatment: R. Kelly [Kelley in log-book], Coal Passer, and R. Simmons, Ordinary Seaman.

Received word from office of Dr. Parker that C. Woods, Ordinary Seaman, died at 9.30am this day from yellow fever.

By order of the Commanding Officer at 8.00am released N.A. Bassham, Ordinary Seaman, from confinement, his term of confinement having expired, and confined R.L. Easley, Ordinary Seaman, for two (2) days' solitary confinement, on bread and water, for disobedience of orders.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.00am.

Maximum tide 2.6 knots.

At 10.15am lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers C and D.

Half-masted colors at 10.05am.

At 11.15am "Cotopaxi" got under way and moored alongside railroad landing.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with light breezes from North to East.

Barometer falling.

Lifted safety valves on boiler C at 2.50pm, at 140 pounds, and on boiler D at 3.20pm, at 140 pounds.

Connected up boiler C at 3.00pm, and D at 3.30pm.

At 2.15pm, by order of the Commanding Officer, released R.L. Easley, Ordinary Seaman, from confinement, in order to fumigate.

Fumigating boat "Sanitario" came alongside at 2.05pm.

Commenced fumigating berth deck and under forecastle at 2.45pm.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 97° Fahrenheit, minimum 86° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder and found same normal.

Maximum tide 2.0 knots.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with light breezes from East to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Received from Guayaquil and Quito Railway: 1 rifle; 1 belt; and 1 United States ensign; the same having been loaned to them.

Got under way at 5.26pm, draft forward 13 feet 8 inches, aft 16 feet 6 inches, mean 15 feet 1 inch.

Stood down stream, steering various courses, Lieutenant E.E. Scranton (commanding) conning.

At 5.33pm set course S6°W (per standard compass), at 5.40pm changed course to S3°W (per standard compass), at 5.43pm changed course to S10°W (per standard compass), and at 5.45pm various.

Let go starboard anchor at 6.02pm in 4¾ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain.

Bearings of anchorage: gasworks N22½°W, right tangent city of Guayaquil N2°E (per standard compass), ship's head S71°E (per standard compass).

By order of the Commanding Officer reconfined R.L. Easley, Ordinary Seaman, to complete sentence.

At 5.45pm "Cotopaxi" got under way and stood down stream.

Steamer "Panama" stood in and anchored at 6.39pm.

Disconnected boilers C and D at 6.50pm.

Maximum tide 2.2 knots.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light airs from NE.

Barometer steady.

"[Libertador] Bolivar" got under way and stood out at 10.00pm.

Maximum tide 4.0 knots.

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24 January 1912

At anchor Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.23, Long -79.88

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light airs from East to calm.

Barometer steady.

Commander L.C. Bertolette, U.S. Navy, died at 2.14am from yellow fever.

Maximum tide 2.8 knots.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with calm.

Barometer rising.

At 8.00am color half-masted ensign, jack and commission pennant.

Ensign C.C. Windsor made boarding call on steamer "Panama".

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 5.45am.

Maximum tide 1.6 knots.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Transferred remains of Commander L.C. Bertolette, U.S. Navy, in charge of Ensign C.C. Thomas, to the United States Consulate for embalming.

Sighted the Ecuadorian gunboat "[Libertador] Bolivar" and the British steamer "Quito" standing in at 8.40am.

The "Quito", having a large number of troops on board, came to anchor at 9.12am.

The "[Libertador] Bolivar" came to anchor at 9.30am.

The Ecuadorian steamer "Minas" [?] stood down the river at 9.35am.

Ensign W.C. Faus made a boarding trip to the "Quito".

The "Quito" brought in 116 soldiers and 10 officers for the revolutionary force.

Ship started to swing to flood tide at 10.00am.

At 11.25am the Ecuadorian sloop "Gaviota" went alongside the "[Libertador] Bolivar".

Received in good condition for the general mess: 200 pounds of onions; and 1000 pounds potatoes.

The following articles of the effects of Commander L.C. Bertolette, U.S. Navy, were burned by the direction of the Medical Officer: one mattress and one cover and two pillows.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Hot.

Barometer falling.

At 12.30pm the "[Libertador] Bolivar" got under way.

At 12.35pm the quarantine steamer "Sanitario" came alongside to fumigate this ship.

All of the ship, except on the upper deck, was fumigated until 5.30pm.

A small launch took off about 40 men from the "Quito".

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 96°; A-6-M 96°; A-13-M 96°; C-3-M 88°; D-1-M 88°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 88°.

Made daily and monthly inspections of smokeless powder.

The smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test are normal.

Transferred to the office of Dr. Parker, United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service, ashore, the following named men for treatment: C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate; and R.R. Bauers, Boiler Maker.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and overcast.

Calm and light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Continued the fumigation until 5.30pm, when the "Sanitario" shoved off.

At 6.13pm started to swing to flood tide.

Received on board the following stores from the S.S. "Quito": 19 packages, containing: Supplies and Accounts Department: 1 bolt bleached drill, 6 bales cotton undershirts; non-Supplies and Accounts [Department]: 1 box paints, 1 box brass fittings, 1 box dusters, 1 box brass pipe, 1 box Portland [Poltland in log-book] cement; Steam Engineering [Department]: 1 box of indicators, 1 box of manhole plates, 1 box of valve seats, 2 boxes ventilating sets; Navigation (Equipment) [Department]: 1 box of books, 1 box blanks from "Evening News", Vallejo.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain and misty.

Light airs and breezes from SW and WNW.

Barometer rising.

At 8.05pm sighted two small steamers standing up the river.

At 10.15pm started to swing to ebb tide.

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25 January 1912

At anchor off Guayaquil, Ecuador

Lat -2.23, Long -79.88

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and calm.

Drizzling rain and misty.

Barometer steady.

The maximum tide by chip log was 3.5 knots.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light Northerly airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

Lighted fires under boiler C at 5.20am, and under boiler D at 5.35am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Light airs from NNW to NE.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Transferred to Passed Assistant Surgeon H.B. Parker, United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service, at Guayaquil, Ecuador, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers: W.P.H. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman.

Maximum speed of tide at 12.00pm 1.2 knots.

Lifted safety valve of boiler D by steam at 140 pounds at 10.00am.

Connected up boiler D.

Lifted safety valve of boiler C by steam at 142 pounds pressure at 11.00am, and connected up boiler C.

At 9.25am a salute of 19 guns was fired from fort.

Using smudges around deck.

At 10.15am commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, left ship on duty to get remains of the late Commander L.C. Bertolette, U.S. Navy.

At 11.40am Ecuadorian torpedo tug "Tarqui" sighted under way.

At 11.50am torpedo tug "Tarqui" came alongside with remains of the late Commander L.C. Bertolette.

An escort of honor accompanied the body.

Upon transfer of the body on board ship the United States Consul General, Vice Consul, Ecuadorian officers, friends, et cetera, came on board for a few minutes.

Two pilots came aboard.

Ensign W.C. Faus returned.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and raining.

Light breezes from North to NW, to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

At 12.17pm Ecuadorian torpedo tug "Tarqui" shoved off with guard, dignitaries, et cetera.

At 12.20pm J.P. Jenkins, Master-at-Arms Second-class, was received on board from Passed Assistant Surgeon H.P. Parker, Guayaquil, Ecuador.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 100°; A-11-M 94°; A-13-M 98°; C-3-M 92°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 90°; D-13-M 90°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless [powder], condition normal.

Smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test showed no nitrous [oxide] fumes, grains are hard, no discoloration.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boilers C and D at 12.30pm.

At 1.00pm fired a national salute of 21 guns, Ecuadorian ensign at main.

At 1.06pm fired a salute of 17 guns, Ecuadorian ensign at fore, in honor of the Minister of War.

At 1.13pm Ecuadorian gunboat "[Libertador] Bolivar" answered with national salute of 21 guns, United States ensign at main.

At 1.32pm "[Libertador] Bolivar" fired a salute of 17 guns, United States ensign at fore.

Maximum speed of tide during watch 3.1 knots.

Pilots left ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Men assembled aft by divisions and examined by Medical Officer.

Maximum speed of tide for watch 2.6 knots.

At 6.45pm commenced swinging to flood tide.

At 7.40pm Ecuadorian gunboat "Cotopaxi" stood in and up towards Guayaquil.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy.

Calm to light breezes from SSE.

Barometer rising, then steady.

At 10.00pm commenced swinging to ebb tide.

Maximum speed of tide for watch 1.0 knot.

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26 January 1912

At anchor off Guayaquil, Ecuador, [and en route to Santa Elena, Ecuador]

Lat -2.28, Long -79.84 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, drizzling.

Calm to light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

Maximum speed of tide during watch 3.0 knots.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and raining.

Light airs from SE to calm.

Barometer rising.

At 7.18am commenced swinging to flood tide.

Maximum speed of tide for watch 2.6 knots.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Calm to light airs from SE by East.

Barometer falling.

Pilot came on board at 10.44am.

Received medical stores as follows: 500 pounds sulphur; and 5000 cc of formaldehyde.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Got under way at 11.39am in obedience to [Navy] Department's cable received January 25^th.

Steered various speeds and courses, leaving Guayaquil for Santa Elena, Ecuador, pilot at the helm, Commanding Officer conning the ship.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 65.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Continued down the river, pilot at the wheel.

At 2.36pm stopped and landed pilot at Puna.

Went ahead full speed at 3.11pm, and set course S11°E (per standard compass).

Put over patent log at 3.11pm, reading zero.

At 3.48pm changed course to S27°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 5.4.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 98° Fahrenheit, minimum 86° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder and found same normal.

Average revolutions 86.3, average steam 121 pounds.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S27°W (per standard compass).

At 4.23pm changed course to S38°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 10.5.

At 5.15pm sighted Arena Point lighthouse bearing N64°W (per standard compass) and Mala Hill bearing N6°E (per standard compass), changed course to S70°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 21.0.

At 5.45pm sighted Santa Clara Island lighthouse bearing ahead.

At 5.57pm Arena Point lighthouse bore abeam.

At end of watch Arena Point lighthouse bore N20°W (per standard compass), Santa Clara Island lighthouse bore S71°W (per standard compass) and Mala Hill bore N16½°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 91.4.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S70°W.

At 7.45pm changed course to N78°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 42.8.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 95.3.

Held collision quarters to close watertight doors at 7.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, overcast.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming as before, on course (per standard compass) N78°W until 8.43pm, when Santa Clara Island light bore on the quarter, when changed course to N54°W (per standard compass).

Passed Santa Clara Island light abeam at 8.25pm, patent log [reading] 49.1, distant 2.5 miles.

S.W. Broughton, Chief Machinist's Mate, confined in brig fore safekeeping by order of Commanding Officer, on account of dementia.

Sighted a light at 11.43pm, which appeared suddenly two points on the port bow, and as suddenly disappeared a moment later.

Average steam 130 pounds, average revolutions 92.2.

Point Arena is also known as Punta Arenas.

Mala Hill is also known as Cerro Mala.

Santa Clara Island is also known as Isla Santa Clara.

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27 January 1912

At sea, en route from Guayaquil, Ecuador, to [and at anchor off] Santa Elena, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N54°W (per standard compass).

At 1.46am sighted Santa Elena Point light bearing N53°E (per standard compass).

At 2.15am sighted steamer standing about NNE.

At 3.00am changed course to N14°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 5.3, Punta [Santa] Elena light bearing N30°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 130 pounds, average revolutions 83.0.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West, calm, and light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N14°E (per standard compass).

At 4.21am [Punta] Santa Elena light bore on bow, patent log [reading] 16.8.

At 5.01am same bore abeam, patent log [reading] 22.0, distant 5.2 miles.

At 5.38am same bore on quarter, patent log [reading] 27.2.

At 5.45am changed course to S60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.3.

At 6.00am [Punta] Santa Elena light bore S65°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.2.

At 6.55am changed course to S28°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 38.6.

At 7.05am went ahead half speed.

At 7.17am hauled in patent log, reading 39.6.

At 7.07am went ahead slow speed.

At 7.17am went ahead half speed, on course South by East.

At 7.17am changed course to WSW.

At 7.25am came to anchor in 6½ fathoms, 20 fathoms of starboard chain, on the following bearings: right tangent tableland on [Punta] Santa Elena S89½W (per standard compass) and Santa Elena city S48°E (per standard compass).

Draft of ship forward 13 feet, aft 16 feet.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 87.5.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with light airs from South to calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

Continued field day.

At 8.28am hoisted quarantine flag.

At 8.48am the Captain of the port came aboard.

At 9.40am got under way and shifted anchorage to off cable station, coming to anchor at 10.34am, with 30 fathoms of starboard chain, in 5¼ fathoms of water, on the following bearings: [right] tangent Santa Elena Point S75°W [N75°E in log-book] (per standard compass), cable house S15°E (per standard compass), ship's head S50°W (per standard compass).

At 10.52am the Captain of the port left the ship and quarantine flag was hauled down.

Held mast and the Commanding Officer assigned punishments as follows: G. Santiago, Mess Attendant Second-class, neglect of duty and disobedience of orders, 5 days' solitary confinement on bread and water; W.C. Smith, Gunner's Mate Second-class, bucket of water uncovered, reduced one conduct class; H.F. Warner, Sailmaker's Mate, insolent to chief petty officer, reduced two conduct classes.

At 9.10am spread fires under boiler D.

At 10.35am let fires die out under boiler D, and disconnected same at 11.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Continued field day.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum [temperature] 98° Fahrenheit; minimum 88° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

By order of the Commanding Officer made G. Santiago, Mess Attendant Second-class, a prisoner at large, awaiting confinement.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West to WSW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy to overcast, with calm to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

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28 January 1912

At anchor off Santa Elena, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light breezes from South by West to gentle breezes from SW by South.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with gentle breezes from SW by South to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Variable light airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

Ensign E. Lando completed monthly physical test.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and misty, drizzling rain.

Light breezes and airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 98°; A-11-M 92°; A-13-M 98°; C-3-M 90°; D-1-M 88°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 89°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder.

The smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test are normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from WNW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light breezes from WNW and SW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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29 January 1912

At anchor off Santa Elena, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light and gentle Southerly breezes.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South to SW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held signal drill for all deck divisions.

Steam formed in boiler D at 11.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 95°; A-11-M 90°; A-13-M 95°; C-3-M 88°; D-1-M 88°; D-2-M 86°; D-13-M 88°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test show no nitrous [oxide] fumes, grains are hard and show no discoloration.

Safety valve on boiler D lifted at 137 pounds steam pressure at 12.45pm, and was connected up.

At 1.59pm got under way and shifted anchorage a little further out.

At 2.16pm anchored in 6¾ fathoms of water, starboard anchor, 30 fathoms of chain at water's edge.

At 2.35pm disconnected boiler D, fires dying out.

Bearings of anchorage: right tangent Point Santa Elena S87°W, point S41°E, cable house S43°W, ship's head N54°E (all per standard compass).

Held swimming from ship's side from 3.07pm to 3.35pm.

Served out clean hammocks to all divisions.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

The following changes in rating have been made, taking effect from January 1, 1912: H. Cannon, Seaman to Quartermaster Third-class; J.L. McLendon, Ordinary Seaman to Plumber and Fitter; H. Hess, T.E. Conner and P.H. Cox, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Third-class to Mess Attendant Second-class.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs and breezes from SW to South by West.

Barometer steady.

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30 January 1912

At anchor off Santa Elena, Ecuador

Lat -2.19, Long -80.89

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster, followed by setting up exercises and divisional drill.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW to light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Maximum magazine temperature: [compartment] A-13-M 96° Fahrenheit; minimum D-2-M 85° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Held swimming over the side.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

At 4.35pm sighted Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer Southward bound.

Held assembly for turning in scrubbed hammocks at 4.35pm.

Sighted U.S. Navy [Naval in log-book] auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" standing into Santa Elena at 7.15pm.

One oar from dinghy broken while under oars, no responsibility.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" anchored at 8.18pm.

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31 January 1912

At anchor off Santa Elena, Ecuador

Lat -2.19, Long -80.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSE to SW.

Barometer rising.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" got under way, shifting anchorage, at 7.15am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by fire drill.

Divisions reported ready as follows: alarm [at] 9.36.10am; 1^st Division 9.38.05am; 2^nd [Division] 9.37.30am; 3^rd [Division] 9.38.05am; 4^th [Division] 9.39am; 5^th [Division] 9.37am; Surgeon's Division 9.36.50am; secured at 9.40.10am.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" got under way at 10.30am and shifted her anchorage to off our starboard quarter.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with light breezes from West to light airs from SW by West.

Barometer falling.

Fumigated ship from 1.30pm to 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Approved: [signed] E.E. Scranton, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1912

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1 February 1912

At anchor off Santa Elena, Ecuador

Lat -2.19, Long -80.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to light breezes from NW by West.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy to overcast, with light breezes from NW by West to NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, drizzling rain.

Variable light breezes and airs.

Barometer steady, then falling.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and battery drill.

Received the following stores from U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus": 258 pounds fresh vegetables; 631 pounds fresh beef; 500 pounds salt beef; 54 pounds butter; 56 preserved fruit; 5 gallons vinegar; 50 pounds dried fruit; and 42 pounds cheese.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light Westerly airs and breezes.

Barometer falling.

At 12.40pm sighted U.S.S. "Maryland" standing into the harbor, which ship came to anchor at 2.33pm.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 96° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder.

The smokeless powder samples in surveillance oven are normal.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light to moderate breezes from NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Sighted a steamer outside the harbor at 4.16pm.

U.S.S. "Maryland" got under way at 4.54pm, and came to anchor at 5.15pm off the cable station.

The Commanding Officer, with the Commanding Officer of U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" made an official call on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Maryland".

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Gentle to moderate breezes from NW by West and NNW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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2 February 1912

At anchor off Santa Elena, Ecuador

Lat -2.19, Long -80.89

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Moderate breezes from NW by North and NW.

Barometer rising.

At 7.20am set the clocks back twenty (20) minutes.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Moderate breezes from NW by North to light breezes from South.

Barometer rising, then falling.

At 8.30am sighted Ecuadorian gunboat "[Libertador] Bolivar".

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held signal drill for all deck divisions.

At 11.05am Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Maryland" called officially on Commanding [Officer] and wardroom officers.

A Board of Medical Survey, with Passed Assistant Surgeon E.A. Vickery, U.S. Navy, as senior member, met on board and held survey on S.W. Broughton, Chief Machinist's Mate.

Executive and Medical Officers made regular weekly inspection of holds and storerooms.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and rainy.

Light airs and breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 90°; A-11-M 98°; A-13-M 96°; C-3-M 82°; D-1-M 89°; D-2-M 89°; D-13-M 88°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Tested flood cocks and found them in good working order.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light airs and light breezes from WSW to SW.

Barometer rising.

Received stores on board from U.S.S. "Maryland".

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Gentle breezes from South to light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

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3 February 1912

At anchor off Santa Elena, Ecuador

Lat -2.19, Long -80.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light airs from SW to South, to calm.

Barometer falling.

Sighted lights of a steamer standing to Northward at 3.25am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and calm.

Barometer rising.

Sighted Peruvian steamer standing to Northward at 5.49am.

Field day.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Light airs from ESE to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

A Board of Examination, of which Passed Assistant Surgeon E.A. Vickery, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 10.00am for the physical examination of Ensign Ellis Lando, U.S. Navy.

Held quarters for muster and inspection at 10.45am.

Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SW to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Received the following commissary stores: 2253 pounds potatoes; 202 pounds onions; 312 pounds fresh beef.

Transferred S.W. Broughton, Chief Machinist's Mate, to U.S.S. "Maryland", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

By order of the Commanding Officer, at 1.30pm confined G. Santiago, Mess Attendant Second-class, for solitary confinement on bread and water for five days.

A calling committee, consisting of Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, Ensign C.C. Thomas and Assistant Paymaster A. Middleton, U.S. Navy, called on Commanding Officer, wardroom officers and junior officers of U.S.S. "Maryland".

Maximum magazine temperature: [compartment] A-6-M 94° Fahrenheit; minimum D-2-M 84°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Held swimming party over the side.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSE to calm.

Barometer steady.

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4 February 1912

At anchor off Santa Elena, Ecuador

Lat -2.19, Long -80.89

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SE to light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Maryland" got under way at 5.05am.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" got under way at 6.05am and stood out of harbor and to the Southward.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSW to light breezes from SW by West.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperature 96° Fahrenheit, minimum 87° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW by West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light airs from SSW.
Barometer rising.

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5 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena, Ecuador

Lat -2.19, Long -80.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from South by East to WSW.

Barometer rising.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Quito" stood in and anchored.

Transferred the body of Commander L.C. Bertolette, U.S. Navy, to the "Quito".

Sent two large bags of mail to the "Quito".

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and bag inspection.

The following named men reported on board from the S.S. "Quito", with transfer papers: C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate; R.R. Bauers, Blacksmith; R. Kelly [Kelley in log-book], Coal Passer; and W.P.H. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman.

The S.S. "Quito" got under way and anchored off Santa Elena.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 94°; A-11-M 90°; A-13-M 95°; C-3-M 88°; D-1-M 88°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 89°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder.

The S.S. "Quito" got under way and stood out of the harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from SW.

Moonlight.

Barometer rising.

The moon rose at 8.20pm.

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6 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena, Ecuador

Lat -2.19, Long -80.89

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, moonlight.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light Southerly breezes.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light variable airs and breezes.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held battery drill for all deck divisions.

R.E. Dreier, Ordinary Seaman, cut right hand severely during loading drill.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NNW to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 96°; A-11-M 90°; A-13-M 98°; C-3-M 89°; D-1-M 89°; D-2-M 86°; D-13-M 89°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Smokeless powder index number 365, undergoing surveillance test, showed strong nitrous [oxide] fumes after 34 days' test.

A few of the grains are mottled, all hard.

Party, in charge of T. Collins, Chief Boatswain's Mate, left ship for sand.

Overhauling 3-pounders number 3 and number 4.

Sand party returned.

While at beach, landing though surf, D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, broke bones in right foot.

While landing the dinghy capsized, 2 oarlocks lost.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Held swimming from ship's side from 4.32pm to 5.02pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

At 7.50pm sighted steamer passing, standing to Northward.

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7 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador, [and en route to and at anchor in Gulf of Guayaquil]

Lat -2.60, Long -80.90 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SSW to South.

Barometer falling slowly.

At 12.30am lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers A and D.

At 2.40am sighted U.S.S. "Maryland" standing in.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Drizzling at end of watch.

At 4.07am U.S.S. "Maryland" anchored, bearing North by East and distant about 1½ miles.

Making preparations for getting under way.

Draft before getting under way: forward 13 feet 3 inches; aft 15 feet 7 inches.

Safety valve of boiler A lifted at 140 pounds at 6.10am.

At 6.58am got under way for Gulf of Guayaquil to coal.

Steered various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning, standing out of Santa Elena Bay.

At 7.36am put over patent log, reading zero.

Captain C. Cordier, U.S. Army, United States Military Attaché to United States Legation at Quito, left ship with servant, to take quarters on U.S.S. "Maryland".

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 81.1.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, drizzling first part.

Light breezes from SSE to ESE.

Barometer unsteady.

Steaming full speed, three boilers.

At 8.00am set course S10°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 3.8.

At 9.20am changed course to S49°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.8.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up exercises.

Held abandon ship drill.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from South to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course S49°E (per standard compass).

At 2.25pm sighted Santa Clara Island bearing S41°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, temperatures: maximum 98° Fahrenheit; minimum 88° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

Smokeless powder samples 6-inch number 365 and 1-pounder number 552, undergoing surveillance test, entered in oven January 3, 1912, were taken out and thrown overboard on account of highly nitrous [oxide] fumes.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.2.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S49°E (per standard compass).

At 4.21pm changed course to S67°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 83.6.

At 4.40pm the lighthouse on Santa Clara Island bore abeam, distant about 2½ miles.

At 4.44pm changed course to N72°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 87.4.

At 4.53pm sighted U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" bearing N65°E.

At 5.29pm changed course to N60°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 94.5.

Average revolutions 90.9, average steam 120 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 6.07pm hauled in patent log, reading 0.6.

Steamed on various courses, at various speeds, Commanding Officer conning, to anchorage.

At 6.35pm came to anchor in 12 fathoms of water, with starboard anchor and 30 fathoms of chain, on the following bearings: Arena Point light N24°E (per standard compass), Santa Clara Island light S63°W (per standard compass).

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 2 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Made preparations for coaling.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light breezes to light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Anchored port boats off starboard beam.

Completed preparations for coaling.

Boats started dragging at 11.20pm.

Sent motor boat and re-anchored boats with three boat anchors.

Large log struck anchor cable, broke pennant on after deck stopper.

Veered to 50 fathoms at water's edge, renewed pennant on deck stopper and secured at 11.30pm.

Gulf of Guayaquil is also known as Golfo de Guayaquil.

Santa Elena Bay is also known as Bahia de Santa Elena.

Santa Clara Island is also known as Isla Santa Clara.

Point Arena is also known as Punta Arenas.

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8 February 1912

At anchor off Punta Arena, Gulf of Guayaquil, Ecuador, [and en route to Santa Elena Bay]

Lat -3.08, Long -80.16

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and drizzling.

Calm to gentle breezes from East.

Swinging to flood tide at 2.30am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm to light airs and breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Tried the main engines at 5.47am.

At 5.52am got under way to go alongside U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" for coaling.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 2 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

At 6.17am moored with the port side next to U.S.S. "Prometheus".

At 7.30am started coaling, to end of watch took on board 6.7 tons of coal.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NE and light airs from ENE.

Barometer steady.

Took on coal as follows: 8.00am to 9.00am 20.7 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 20.1 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 19.2 tons; and 11.00am to 12.00pm 19.5 tons; total for watch 79½ tons.

One empty coaling bag, capacity 600 pounds, fell off the hook on the whip as it was being carried back to the collier, and was lost overboard.

The six-inch hawser in use as a stern spring to U.S.S. "Prometheus" carried away about six fathoms from the end.

At 8.54am the ship started to swing to ebb tide.

In passing empty bags back to U.S.S. "Prometheus" by the coaling ship, the hook caught in the brass shield of number 4 6-inch gun and sheared off three holding bolts.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Took on coal as follows: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 22.2 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 22.6 tons; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 24.0 tons; total for watch 68.8 tons; total to end of watch 155.0 tons.

By order of the Commanding Officer G. Santiago, Mess Attendant Second-class, was released from solitary confinement, on bread and water, for five days, and C. Amante, Mess Attendant Second-class, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for three days.

At 2.45pm the ship started to swing to flood tide.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 96°; A-11-M 90°; A-13-M 96°; C-3-M 90°; D-1-M 89°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 88°.

Made daily and monthly inspections of smokeless powder.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Took on coal as follows: 4.00pm to 5.00pm 21.8 tons; 5.00pm to 6.00pm 21.2 tons; total for watch 43.1 tons; total to end of watch 198.1 tons.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with light breezes from NW to SW.

Barometer steady.

Finished coaling at 6.20pm, having taken on board 206 tons.

Draft forward 14 feet 2 inches, aft 16 feet.

Cast off from U.S.S. "Prometheus" at 6.36pm, and at 6.53pm let go the starboard anchor in 11½ fathoms of water and 30 fathoms of chain.

Bearings of anchorage: Santa Clara Island light S63°W (per standard compass), peak N45°W (per standard compass), Punta Arena light N24°E (per standard compass).

At 7.19pm U.S.S. "Prometheus" got under way and stood out.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light breezes from SW to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Got under way at 8.56pm.

Went ahead slow at 8.58pm, course S65°W.

At 9.00pm went half speed, and at 9.06pm put over patent log, reading zero.

At 9.09pm changed course to S62°W (per standard compass).

At 9.17pm went full speed.

At 9.23pm changed course to S57°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 2.3.

At 10.10pm changed course to S64°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 2.4.

At 10.28pm changed course to N69°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 11.5.

Santa Clara Island abeam at 11.01pm, patent log [reading] 16.4.

At 11.00pm changed course to N28°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 17.3.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 81.4.

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9 February 1912

At sea, en route from Gulf of Guayaquil to [and at anchor in] Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.15, Long -80.90

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from SW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N58°W (per standard compass).

Passing shower at 2.00am.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.9.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from West to WSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N58°W (per standard compass).

At 4.18am sighted Santa Elena Point light bearing N1½°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 63.9.

At 5.38am, with Santa Elena Point light bearing N32½°E (per standard compass), changed course to N14°E (per standard compass).

Field day.

At 6.13am changed course to N30°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 81.0.

At 6.40am sighted U.S.S. "Maryland" and U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" at anchor in Santa Elena Bay.

At 7.37am steered various courses, at various speeds, Commanding Officer conning, standing into anchorage at Santa Elena Bay.

Hauled in patent log at 7.37am, reading 90.6.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.0.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, misty, with passing showers.

Calm and light breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on various courses, as various speeds, Commanding Officer conning, standing into anchorage at Santa Elena Bay.

At 8.23am came to anchor in 9½ fathoms of water, 38 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: right tangent of Santa Elena Point S66°W (per standard compass) and cable house S22½°W (per standard compass).

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 4 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

General cleaning.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 98°; A-11-M 92°; A-13-M 98°; C-3-M 92°; D-1-M 90°; D-2-M 88°; D-13-M 90°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good working order.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from West and North by West.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

In the starboard berth deck passageway, at frame number 48, the inboard bulkhead was found rusted through from the inboard side.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from West and WSW.

Barometer steady.

Point Santa Elena is also known as Punta Santa Elena.

Santa Elena Bay is also known as Bahia de Santa Elena.

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10 February 1912

At anchor in Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.15, Long -80.90

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, moonlight.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from SW by West.

Barometer steady.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Gentle to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm to light airs from North to NNW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 96° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder sample of index number 38, undergoing surveillance test, showed slight nitrous [oxide] fumes after 38 days' test.

Ship's force engaged in painting ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and calm.

Barometer variable.

Continued painting ship.

Visiting party left ship for U.S.S. "Maryland".

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm to light airs from East by South.

Barometer steady.

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11 February 1912

At anchor in Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.15, Long -80.90

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from SE.

Barometer falling.

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

At 12.55am sighted light of a steamer, standing South.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SSE to SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm to variable light airs.

Barometer falling.

Continued painting.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WNW to West.

Barometer falling.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-13-M 96° Fahrenheit; minimum D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder conditions normal.

Smokeless powder [index] number 538, undergoing surveillance test, showed slight nitrous [oxide] fumes, grains hard.

Entered three samples of smokeless powder index [number] 365 in surveillance oven.

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

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WSW to WNW.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Maryland's" visiting party left ship.

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

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WSW to variable light breezes.

Barometer rising.

Visiting party returned to ship.

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12 February 1912

At anchor in [off in log-book] Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.15, Long -80.90

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW to NNW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NNW to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Continued painting ship.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NE to light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by divisional drill.

The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Peru" stood in and anchored at 11.00am, shifting her berth at 11.50am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Received, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, from Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Peru": R. Simmons, Ordinary Seaman.

Inspected magazines as follows, temperature: maximum 96° Fahrenheit; minimum 86° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

Smokeless powder index number 538, undergoing surveillance test, showed slight nitrous [oxide] fumes.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with light breezes from West to WNW.

Barometer rising.

Received from U.S.S. "Maryland", with bag and hammock: H.G. Barr, Painter Third-class; necessary transfer papers to follow.

Steamer from North passed outside.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Ecuador" stood in and anchored at 5.15pm.

At 5.56pm U.S.S. "Maryland" fired 15 guns, with the United States ensign at the fore, in honor to the United States Minister (Envoy Extraordinaire) to Ecuador.

Commander Thomas Washington, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant J.M. Enochs, U.S. Navy, came aboard from Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Ecuador".

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Peru" got under way and stood out at 8.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light breezes from WNW to SSW.

Barometer rising.

Approved: [signed] E.E. Scranton, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

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13 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.15, Long -80.90

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light breezes from West to South, with thunder and lightning second hour [of watch].

Barometer falling.

Steamer passed outside at 3.50am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with light breezes from South to SE by South.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Gentle breezes to light airs from South and WNW.

Barometer steady.

Commander Thomas Washington, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant J.M. Enochs, U.S. Navy, left the ship to report to the Senior Officer present.

At 11.00am held quarters, no absentees.

Commander Washington inspected the crew at quarters.

Divisions were assembled aft and Commander Washington read his orders from the Navy Department of January 18, 1912, number 3528-88 W.J.M.-J.F.C., detaching him from duty in the Bureau of Navigation, Washington D.C., and to proceed via Panama, Isthmus Canal Zone, to such port as U.S.S. "Yorktown" may be and to report to the Senior Officer present for duty in command of U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Commander Washington then relieved Lieutenant E.E. Scranton of command.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy, drizzling rain.

Light airs from ESE and calm.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-6-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 96° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 89° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder.

J.M. Lemon, Ordinary Seaman, was transferred, with bag and hammock, to U.S.S. "Maryland", for treatment for appendicitis.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from West and SW.

Barometer steady.

Lieutenant John M. Enochs, U.S. Navy, relieved Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, as Executive Officer, in obedience to Navy Department's order number 32002-36 W.J.M.-J.F.C. of January 18, 1912.

Sent a visiting party to U.S.S. "Maryland".

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, lightning.

Light breezes and airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Examined and found to be correct: [signed] Thomas Washington, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

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14 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.15, Long -80.90

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Southerly breezes and airs.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SSW and NNW.

Barometer rose.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held fire drill, divisions reported ready as follows: alarm [at] 9.42am; 1^st Division 9.45am; 2^nd Division 9.44.40am; 3^rd Division 9.44.40am; 4^th Division 9.45.25am; 5^th Division 9.44.30am; Surgeon's Division 9.43.30am; commencing firing at 9.45.10am; and secured at 9.54.00am.

Held collision drill: alarm at 9.57.40am; 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions reported ready at 10.16am; 4^th Division 10.11am; 5^th Division 9.59.15am; Surgeon's Division 9.59.10am; mat ready to put over at 10.01.30am (about 13 minutes' delay caused by line giving away and replacing same); mat over side at 10.15.10am; mat secured over side at 10.16am; secured from drill at 10.16.20am.

Commanding Officer [of] U.S.S. "Maryland" and Captain C. Cordier, U.S. Army, United States Military Attaché to United States Legation at Quito, called officially on Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air conditions good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 96° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 89° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Smokeless powder sample index number 538, undergoing surveillance test, showed strong nitrous [oxide] fumes after 42 days' test and sample was thrown overboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Held swimming over ship's side from 4.30pm to 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

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15 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.15, Long -80.90

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up exercises.

Held battery drill.

R.L. Braun, Yeoman Third-class, was issued an acting appointment as Yeoman Second-class, to date from February 9, 1912.

Scraping below waterline.

Started repairs on galley exhaust ventilator.

Renewed plates on inboard bulkhead starboard passageway, at frame number 48.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light breezes.

Barometer falling.

Held boat drill at 1.15pm.

Started chipping gratings on deck house.

Magazines temperatures: minimum [compartment] D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit; maximum A-6-M 96° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Overhauled boat sails.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from West by South to light airs from West by North.

Barometer rising.

Held swimming over the side.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light airs to light breezes from NW.

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16 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.15, Long -80.90

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy to overcast.

Light breezes from WSW to light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW to light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Carried out morning orders.

Received commissary stores from U.S.S. "Maryland".

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West to NW.

Barometer steady.

Received stores from U.S.S. "Maryland" as per list appended [below].

Lifted safety valve on boiler number 1 by steam at 8.50am, pressure 140 pounds.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Maryland" at 9.20am.

The Executive Officer, in company with the Medical Officer, made the usual weekly inspection of ship and storerooms.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Lieutenant E.E. Scranton, U.S. Navy, left the ship to proceed by way of Panama to New York, to report to United States Naval Hospital, New York, in obedience to [Navy] Department's orders of January 18, 1912, number 1137-60.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 96° Fahrenheit; minimum 86° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

Tested all magazine flood cocks and found the same all right.

Transferred J.M. Lemon, Ordinary Seaman, to U.S.S. "Maryland", with all necessary transfer papers.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NW to NNW.

Barometer rising.

Captain C. Cordier, U.S. Army, came on board from U.S.S. "Maryland".

U.S.S. "Maryland" got under way and stood out at 5.23pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NNW to West.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Prometheus" got under way at 10.00pm and stood out.

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[Inserted note]

Additional to ship's log.

8am to meridian: The following provisions were received on board from U.S.S. "Maryland": 132 gallons beans, navy; 16 gallons peas, green, dried; 300 pounds coffee; 736 pounds peaches, tinned; 376 pounds apricots, tinned; 504 pounds bacon, tinned; 288 pounds salmon, tinned; 240 pounds codfish, tinned; 960 pounds milk, evaporated; 720 pounds rice [ruce in log-book]; 1000 pounds sugar; 1350 pounds tomatoes; 240 pounds string beans, tinned; 12½ gallons beans, lima; 80 pounds cocoa; 5000 pounds flour; 368 pounds pears, tinned; 520 pounds lard; 1440 pounds corned beef, tinned; 960 pounds ham, tinned; 200 pounds salt pork; 25 pounds mustard; 100 pounds hominy; 85 pounds tea; 635 pounds peas, tinned.

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17 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.15, Long -80.90

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from WSW to SSW, and hazy.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SSW to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Northbound steamer passed outside at 6.00am.

General cleaning.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light Easterly airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

General cleaning.

At 10.30am held quarters, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the ship and the crew.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Calm and light airs from SW by West.

Barometer falling.

The following named officers took monthly physical test: Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer; Ensign C.C. Thomas; Ensign E. Guthrie; and Assistant Paymaster A. Middleton.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 96° Fahrenheit; minimum 84° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Southerly breezes and airs.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

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18 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.15, Long -80.90

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Calm and light airs from West.

Barometer rising slowly.

At 5.35am sighted the British steamer "Ecuador" standing in, which steamer stopped close by.

Sent one bag of mail to the "Ecuador".

Dr. H.B. Parker, United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service at Guayaquil, came on board.

At 6.10am the steamer "Ecuador" proceeded to anchorage off Ballenita.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West to SW.

Barometer steady.

At 11.30am the Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Ecuador" stood out of the bay.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from WNW to variable light breezes.

Barometer falling.

Sent sailing and swimming parties as follows: whaleboat; first and second cutters.

Magazine temperatures: maximum [compartment] A-6-M 96° Fahrenheit; minimum D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; air good.

Daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Smokeless powder index number 552, undergoing surveillance test, showed strong nitrous oxide [acid in log-book] fumes and was taken out of oven, duration of test 36 days.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Liberty and sailing parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Clear to partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from South to SSW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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19 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.15, Long -80.90

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW to WSW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SW to WSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Sighted Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Chile" standing in from NE at 8.55am.

Held quarters for muster, followed by setting up exercises and divisional drills.

Started chipping under forecastle and slop chutes.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's "Chile" anchored off quarantine station at 10.32am, getting under way at 11.35am, standing toward U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Passed Assistant Surgeon H.B. Parker, United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service, left U.S.S. "Yorktown" at 11.55am for S.S. "Chile".

Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, left ship to make boarding call on steamer "Chile".

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SSW to NW,

Barometer falling.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Chile" anchored at 12.03pm.

Ensign W.C. Faus made the usual boarding call.

Received 19 bags of mail from steamer "Chile" for U.S.S. "Yorktown" and 3 bags for U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus".

The Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Chile" got under way and stood out at 1.35pm.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 97° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 85° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

Smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test show no nitrous [oxide] fumes, grains are hard and show no discoloration.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from WSW to variable light airs.

Barometer rising slowly.

Served out clean bags and hammocks.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW to light airs from West.

Barometer rising slowly.

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20 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.15, Long -80.90

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW to West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Variable light breezes.

Barometer rising slowly.

Carried out morning orders.

Sent working party ashore, L. Raklin [C. Raklins in log-book], Commissary Steward, in charge, at 4.40am.

Working party returned.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West by North to West.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Held quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting up and divisional drill.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light airs from NW by North and WNW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party and swimming party ashore.

Sighted a two-masted schooner outside of the harbor, standing to Southward, at 2.20pm.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 96° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-6-M; and minimum temperature 86° Fahrenheit in D-2-M.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with drizzle last two hours [of watch].

Light airs from WNW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with calm.

Barometer steady.

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21 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.15, Long -80.90

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with light airs from SE to light breezes from ENE.

Barometer rising.

Received 342 pounds beef in Commissary Department.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light Easterly airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and divisional boat drill under sail and oars.

A Supervisory Examining Board, of which Lieutenant John M. Enochs, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 10.00am to conduct the examination of Ensign E. Lando, U.S. Navy, for promotion.

W.P.H. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, reported the expiration of his enlistment.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs and breezes from WNW to South and SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 97° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 96° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test show no nitrous [oxide] fumes, grains are hard and show no discoloration.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Swimming, sailing, baseball and liberty parties left ship at 1.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer steady, then rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light Easterly airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

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22 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.15, Long -80.90

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

At 8.00am full-dressed ship.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

National holiday.

Held athletic contests and sports on board.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light and gentle breezes from WNW to WSW.

Barometer falling.

At noon fired national salute of 21 guns.

Liberty and baseball parties left the ship.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 97° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 89° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 97° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 85° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 85° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Sample of smokeless powder index number 538, undergoing surveillance test, showed slight nitrous [oxide] fumes.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Gentle to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Baseball [and liberty] parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW to South.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Entertainment given by members of the crew.

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23 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.15, Long -80.90

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from South to South by West.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes and light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

The following fresh provisions received on board by Paymaster's Department: 503 pounds fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster, followed by setting up exercises.

Held divisional drills.

Cleaned out hammock nettings.

The Executive Officer, accompanied by Medical Officer, inspected storerooms and living spaces.

Put kedge anchor, with 230 fathoms of line, in sailing launch.

Lifted safety valve [of] number 1 boiler by steam at 140 pounds at 10.35am.

Started fires under number 2 boiler at 11.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent out 400-pound kedge anchor on end of 5-inch and 6-inch lines.

Started kedging in at 1.25pm.

Made three kedges during watch.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperatures 97° Fahrenheit; minimum 89° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

Sample of smokeless powder [index] number 538, undergoing surveillance test, was taken out of oven and thrown overboard on account of highly nitrous [oxide] fumes.

Duration of test 41 days.

Tested all magazine flood cocks, all OK, with exception of flood cock in [compartment] D-2-M, which required regrinding.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Kedging.

At 4.03pm anchored with 45 fathoms of starboard chain in the hawse pipe, in 7 fathoms of water, on the following bearings (per standard compass): bluff point on shore S85°W, peak, no name, S33°E, Santa Elena cathedral S71°E, cable house S37°W.

Secured kedge anchor and lines.

Lifted safety valves [of] number 2 boiler by steam at 140 pounds at 6.10pm.

Connected up number 2 boiler at 6.10pm, disconnected number 1 boiler at 6.20pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

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24 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Carried out morning orders.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters at 10.30am, followed by an inspection of the crew and ship by the Commanding Officer.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 97° Fahrenheit; minimum 84° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

Smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test show no nitrous [oxide] fumes, grains are hard and show no discoloration.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from West by North.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West by North to light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned.

Commander Thomas Washington, U.S. Navy, and Lieutenant J.M. Enochs, U.S. Navy, reported having completed their monthly physical test.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from North to calm.

Barometer steady.

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25 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with calm and light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hot.

Calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light to gentle breezes from West by North.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty, baseball and swimming parties ashore.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 96° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 85° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 89° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test showed no nitrous [oxide] fumes, grain are hard and show no discoloration.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from WNW and West.

Barometer steady.

Moonlight.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light Westerly airs.

Moonlight.

Barometer steady.

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26 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light Westerly breezes and airs.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light Westerly breezes and airs.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW to North.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up and divisional drills.

The following punishment was awarded by the Commanding Officer this day: L. Bauchmann [Bauchman in log-book], Mess Attendant Third-class, offense: not scrubbing hammock; punishment: five (5) days' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Variable light airs and breezes.

Barometer falling.

Held boat drill at 1.15pm.

Sent baseball party ashore, in charge of W.G. Grove [Groves in log-book], Master-at-Arms First-class.

Continued breaking out fore hold.

Magazine temperatures: maximum [compartment] A-6-M 97° Fahrenheit; minimum D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit.

Daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Smokeless powder samples undergoing surveillance test showed no nitrous [oxide] fumes, grains are hard and show no discoloration.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Held swimming from ship's side from 4.30pm to 5.00pm.

Baseball party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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27 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Sighted U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" standing in at 3.30am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" anchored at 5.10am, then got under way, standing toward Santa Elena anchorage at 6.10am.

At 6.50am sighted Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Chile" standing up from Southward.

Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, left ship to make boarding call on steamer "Chile".

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light to moderate breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Chile" got under way at 8.30am and stood out of harbor at 8.38am, and anchored at Santa Elena at 9.45am.

Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, returned from boarding trip to Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Chile" at 9.40am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up exercises and divisional drills.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" was granted pratique at 11.50am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from NNW to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Prometheus" got under way at 12.07pm, and anchored at 12.50pm.

Received 7 bags of mail from U.S.S. "Prometheus".

Received from U.S.S. "Prometheus", with bag and hammock, C. Adams, Ordinary Seaman, enlistment record was forwarded to the [Navy] Department when transferred to hospital at Ancon, [Panama] Canal Zone, November 25, 1911, pay accounts being forwarded from Camp Elliot, [Panama] Canal Zone.

Held boat sailing drill at 1.15pm.

The Captain of U.S.S. "Prometheus" called at 1.10pm, and left the ship at 2.05pm.

Sent baseball party ashore.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 96° Fahrenheit; minimum 86° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

Replaced flood cock in [compartment] D-2-M, and opened sea valve.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Ensign Ellis Lando, U.S. Navy, completed examinations for promotion before the Supervisory Board, of which Lieutenant J.M. Enochs, U.S. Navy, was senior member.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

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28 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, drizzling last part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, drizzling first part [of watch].

Variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

Sent working party of 18 men, in charge of F.C. Nigg, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, to U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" for stores in sailing launch and first cutter.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West to NW by West.

Barometer rising.

Continued taking on stores from U.S.S. "Prometheus".

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to clear.

Light breezes from WSW and West.

Barometer steady.

Received provisions for the general mess from the U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus".

Returned six empty oil drums to U.S.S. "Prometheus".

Inspected magazines, air good, maximum temperature 97° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M, minimum temperature 88° Fahrenheit in D-1-M and D-13-M.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

The sample of six-inch smokeless powder index number 365, put in the surveillance oven January 13, 1912, showed nitrous [oxide] fumes the forty-sixth day.

Discontinued surveillance test of smokeless powder.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West to light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Finished taking aboard stores from U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus", having taken aboard stores as per list appended [below].

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy to overcast, with light airs from WSW to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising first two hours.

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[Inserted note]

Additional to ship's log, February 28^th, 1912.

4pm to 8pm (continued):

The following provisions received from the U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus": 11 barrels beans, white; 17 barrels sugar; 5 barrels split peas; 3 barrels coffee; 30 cases bacon; 8 cases pork loins; 4 barrels ham; 2 crates carrots; 4 barrels salt pork; 68 crates potatoes; 4 crates beets; 25 cases peas, tinned; 13 cases salmon; 10 cases tea; 2 cases apples, evaporated; 1 case pork sausage; 5 cases baking powder; 22 cases apricots; 6 cases lima beans; 2 cases spinach; 10 cases sardines; 1 case cocoa; 1 sack salt; 4 cases pepper; 16 cases macaroni; 3 cases vanilla extract; 2 cases evaporated peaches; 4 cases codfish, dried; 45 cases milk; 6 cases soda biscuits; 25 cases tomatoes, tinned; 100 sacks flour; 7 sacks rice; 6 sacks lima beans; 14 barrels coffee; 32 cases prunes; 2 barrels salt beef; 10 crates onions; 2 quarters veal, fresh; 4 barrels beef, corned; 2 crates turnips; 18 quarters beef, fresh; 18 cases roast beef, tinned; 10 cases lard; 6 kegs pickles; 3 cases salad oil; 13 cases string beans; 1 barrel salt; 12 cases syrup; 4 cases mustard; 21 cases corn, tinned; 5 cases olives; 1 barrel cocoa; 38 cases butter; 31 cases corned beef; 3 cases mixed pickles; 15 cases chipped beef; 12 cases catsup; 4 cases asparagus; 17 cases peaches, tinned; 4 cases pumpkin; 3 cases lemon extract.

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29 February 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to party cloudy, with gentle to moderate breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with moderate breezes from South to light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

Sent 6 empty paint cans to U.S.S. "Prometheus".

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

Divisions engaged in cleaning the ship and chipping rust spots on the hammock nettings.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NW to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Ship's force engaged in ship's work.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-6-M 97° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; A-13-M 98° [Fahrenheit]; C-3-M 90° [Fahrenheit]; D-1-M 89° [Fahrenheit]; D-2-M 88° [Fahrenheit]; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Steamer passed by, standing to Southward, at 1.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from West and SW.

Barometer rising.

Moonlight.

Ensign W.C. Faus reported completion of his monthly physical test.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from West and NW.

Moonlight

Barometer steady.

Ensign C.C. Windsor reported completion of monthly physical test.

Approved: [signed] Thomas Washington, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR MARCH 1912

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1 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

Moonlight.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and overcast.

Gentle and light breezes from SSW and South.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SSE to South.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Ship's force engaged in chipping hammock nettings and other ship's work.

Lifted safety valve of boiler number 2 at 10.00am, at 140 pounds steam pressure.

The Executive Officer, in company with the Medical Officer, made regular weekly inspection of storerooms and holds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW to variable gentle breezes.

Barometer falling.

Continued work about the ship.

Maximum magazine temperature: [compartment] A-6-M 96° Fahrenheit; minimum D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Tested all magazine flood cocks, all in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Gentle to light breezes from SW by West.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Continued ship's work until 4.15pm.

Held swimming from ship's side from 4.30pm to 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SW by West.

Barometer steady.

Tested searchlights at 8.00pm and found them in good working order.

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2 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast, misty and ugly.

Gentle to light breezes from SW by West to SSW.

Barometer falling, then steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and ugly.

Light breezes and airs from South and SE to calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and drizzly.

Calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Continued chipping hammock nettings and working about the ship.

The Commanding Officer made inspection of the ship at 10.30am.

Maximum magazine temperature: [compartment] A-13-M 86° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty, baseball and swimming parties ashore.

Received three cases of eggs from U.S.S. "Prometheus".

Northbound steamer passed outside.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light airs to calm.

Barometer falling.

Swimming, liberty and baseball parties returned.

Sailing party left ship.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer steady.

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3 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, moonlight.

Light airs from East to calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from East to NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot.

Light airs and breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party and baseball party ashore.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 97° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-6-M; minimum temperature 87° Fahrenheit in D-2-M.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from WNW to light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and baseball parties returned.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from WSW to West by North.

Barometer steady.

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4 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and partly cloudy, with light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West to light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot, hazy.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

Deck divisions engaged in chipping and red-leading in the hammock nettings.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from West by North.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines, air conditions good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 98° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 89° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 89° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 88° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 89° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Deck divisions engaged in chipping and red-leading hammock nettings.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer rising.

Moonlight.

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5 March 1912

At anchor in [off in log-book] Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Calm and light Westerly airs.

Moonlight.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light Westerly airs and calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SE to SW.

Barometer steady.

Deck divisions chipping and red-leading hammock nettings and overhauling anchor chains and repairing chain lockers.

Commander Thomas Washington, U.S. Navy, completed monthly physical test for month of March.

Sixty-four (64) pounds of pickles, condemned as unfit for use by Medical Officer, were thrown overboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light airs and light breezes.

Barometer falling.

Continued work about the ship.

Maximum magazine temperature: [compartment] A-13-M 97° Fahrenheit; minimum D-13-M 87° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW to SSW.

Barometer falling, then rising slowly.

Continued work in hammock nettings and chain lockers until 4.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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6 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling, then rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Variable light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Continued work on hammock nettings, in trimming tank aft and overhauling both bower chains and chain locker.

Continued work in [compartment] A-6-M.

Transferred the following surveyed articles to the U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus": 3 officer's lamps, 2 burners; 3 officer's lamps, 1 burner; 1 lantern, deck, dark; 4 lanterns, deck; 1 lantern, boat, shutter; 11 lanterns, standing lights; 1 lantern, signal, green; 1 lantern, signal, red; 5 lanterns, signal, white; 5 trays, scissors; 11 baker's pans, bread; 6 baker's pans, corn bread; 5 baker's pans, roll.

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and awarded the following punishment: M.J. Doss, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 6 hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty, baseball and swimming parties ashore.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 98° Fahrenheit; minimum 84° Fahrenheit.

Condition of smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Variable light breezes.

Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty, swimming and baseball parties returned.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from West to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

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7 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from North to SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Continued work in [compartment] A-6-M, trimming tanks aft and on both bower chains.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 98° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-6-M; minimum temperature 86° Fahrenheit in D-2-M.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Continued work in painting hammock nettings, chipping and painting in double bottoms under magazines A-5-M and A-6-M, and in after trimming tanks.

Restowed bower anchor and chains.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with lightning and light breezes from West to SW.

Barometer rising.

One oar in dinghy was reported broken in landing through the surf.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with lightning, and light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

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8 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and hazy, with light airs from South to calm, to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light Northerly airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

Continued cleaning in after trimming tanks.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Instructed First and Second Divisions in seamanship.

The following articles were transferred to the U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus", for further delivery to the General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California: 1 galley tub; 2 dish pans; and 1 scouse kettle of crew's mess; 1 roll pan, baker's; 4 Jacob's ladders for lower mast; 3 rubber mats; and 10 metal scrapers, long-handled.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 98° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-6-M; and minimum temperature 86° Fahrenheit in D-2-M.

Made daily, fortnightly and monthly tests of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Tested flood cocks and found them in good working condition.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from WNW to NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Ship's force working on ship's work.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from West.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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9 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from West and calm.

Moonlight.

At 2.10am sighted the British steamer "Peru" standing in from the South, which steamer fired a rocket.

The "Peru" stopped near this ship.

Sent to the "Peru" one bag of mail and 2 bags of empty mail bags and one bag of mail from the U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus".

The "Peru" got under way at 3.15am.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm and light airs from NNW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NE to NNW.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Sent working party to U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" for fresh stores.

Held quarters for muster at 10.30am, no absentees.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of crew and ship.

Inspected magazines, air conditions good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 99° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 93° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 98° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 85° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Working party returned with fresh stores from U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus".

These stores have already been inventoried to this ship and placed in log [see inserted note of 28 February 1912].

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty, baseball and swimming parties ashore, with patrol.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light breezes from NW to NW by North.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Swimming, sailing and liberty parties returned, no absentees.

At 7.43pm sighted light of steamer, standing South.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Gentle to light breezes from NNW to NW.

Barometer rising.

At 9.25pm sighted steamer standing by from Southward.

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10 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, drizzling at end of watch.

Calm.

Light airs from East to East by North.

Barometer steady, then rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light airs to calm.

Barometer falling.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 98° Fahrenheit; minimum 84° Fahrenheit.

Condition of smokeless powder normal.

Sent liberty, baseball and swimming parties ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light Southwesterly breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer [steady, then rising].

At 4.45pm the Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Ecuador" got under way at Santa Elena and stood out toward Salinas.

At 5.18pm Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Ecuador" anchored.

Received on board: one bag of mail.

Liberty, swimming and baseball parties returned to the ship.

W. Steinmetz, Seaman, was confined by order of Commanding Officer for safekeeping, having returned to the ship tight from liberty.

J. Hawthorne, Seaman, H.G. Barr, Painter Third-class, and F. McCarthy, Bugler, returned to the ship tight from liberty.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Ecuador" got under way at 6.23pm and stood out of harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

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11 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW to SSE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Held quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting up and divisional drill.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as follows: R.R. Bauers, Boiler Maker, not turning out [at] all hands and not turning to, to be called one half hour before reveille for ten days; W. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman, sleeping in, to be called one half hour before reveille for ten days; and W. Steinmetz, Seaman, returning tight and disorderly from liberty, one day's solitary confinement on bread and water.

By order of the Commanding Officer W. Steinmetz, Seaman, was confined for one day's solitary confinement on bread and water, for returning tight and disorderly from liberty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SSW and SW.

Barometer falling.

Exercised First and Second Divisions at boat drill under oars.

Third Division continued cleaning in after trimming tank.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 98° Fahrenheit in [compartments] A-6-M and A-13-M; minimum temperature 84° Fahrenheit in D-2-M.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Sent empty kerosene drum to the U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus".

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with calm and light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

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12 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from SSW and WSW.

Barometer unsteady.

By order of the Commanding Officer released W. Steinmetz, Seaman, from solitary confinement on bread and water for one day.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held divisional drills.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment at the mast: S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, disregard of orders of the chief boatswain's mate, five (5) days' extra duty and reduced one (1) conduct class.

Divisions held infantry drill.

Sighted the British steamer "Chile" bearing about NW at 11.40am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from SW by West to West by South.

Barometer falling.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Chile" stopped and lay off harbor at 12.35pm.

Sent motorboat and dinghy for mail.

Steamer "Chile" under way, standing South, at 1.20pm.

Ship's force engaged in overhauling coaling gear and chipping and red-leading cabin storeroom and after trimming tank.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 93° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 98° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 93° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 98° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 87° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Received from steamer "Chile": six bags of mail for U.S.S. "Yorktown"; and 2 bags of mail for U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus".

Two bags of mail were transferred to U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus".

The following named articles were transferred to the U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus", for transfer to the General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California: 10 coal bags; and 4 shovels.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SW by West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SW and South.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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13 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light breezes and airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy, hazy.

Calm and light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE to NNW.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held divisional drill, exercising boats' crews.

Third Division engaged in chipping and red-leading after trimming tank.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WNW to variable light Westerly breezes.

Barometer falling.

Sent swimming, liberty and baseball parties ashore, with patrol.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartments] A-6-M and A-13-M 98° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with lightning.

Light airs from SW by South to SW.

Barometer rising.

Swimming, sailing and liberty parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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14 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from SSE to West.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from West to light breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster, followed by setting up exercises.

Held divisional drills.

Scraping and red-leading after trimming tank.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West to WSW.

Barometer falling.

First and Second Divisions held boat drill under sail.

Sighted steamer outside, standing South.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 98° Fahrenheit; minimum 84° Fahrenheit.

Condition of smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, reported the completion of his physical test for March.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW to West by North.

Barometer rising.

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15 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NW to West.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light airs from NW by North.

Barometer falling.

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by landing force drill.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Ecuador" stood in, and anchored at 10.47am.

Lifted safety valves on number 2 boiler at 8.10am, at 135 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light Westerly breezes and airs.

Barometer falling.

Held boat drill under oars and sails from 1.15pm to 2.00pm.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 99° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M; and minimum temperature 84° Fahrenheit in D-2-M.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Tested flood cocks and found them in good working [order].

The British steamer "Ecuador" got under way at 2.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West to SW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer rising, then falling.

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16 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena [Bay], Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to partly cloudy and hazy, with light airs from West to North.

Barometer falling.

Steamer passed outside, standing North.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from North to light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs from East by North.

Calm.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

At 10.30am held quarters, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew at quarters and inspected the ship.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 99° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M; and minimum temperature 84° Fahrenheit in D-2-M.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

W.A. Magor, Second-class Fireman, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, with a full ration every fifth (5^th) day, for deliberate disobedience of orders, refusing to take necessary medical treatment.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW to West by North.

Barometer falling.

Liberty, swimming and baseball parties left ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light airs and breezes from West and NW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

An entertainment was given on board by members of the crew from 8.00pm to 9.20pm, after which coffee and cake was served.

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17 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Calm and light Northerly airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from ENE and calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to variable light airs and breezes.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty, swimming and baseball parties ashore.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-13-M 98° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature D-13-M 84° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, overcast and hazy.

Light to gentle breezes.

Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty, baseball and swimming parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW to NNW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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18 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy, misty and drizzling.

Gentle breezes to light airs from North to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light breezes from SW to SSE.

Barometer falling, then rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SE to South.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held quarters for muster, followed by setting up exercises.

Held divisional drills.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW to South.

Barometer falling.

Held boat drill under sail.

Sent working party to U.S.S. "Prometheus" and commenced rigging ship for coaling.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 97° Fahrenheit; minimum 84° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW to light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Two native boranteres? [next days spelled as bolanteres] were rented for coaling and anchored off the ship.

Working party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

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19 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW to SE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SE to variable light airs.

Barometer rising.

Finished preparing for and started coaling ship at 5.45am, using U.S.S. "Prometheus'" sailing launch and two bolanteres.

Received on board during watch 17.5 tons [of coal].

Draft before coaling: forward 12 feet 6 inches; aft 15 feet.

8am to meridian:

Warm latter part of watch.

Calm to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling ship from U.S.S. "Prometheus", using U.S.S. "Prometheus'" sailing launch and two bolanteres, of four and five tons respectively, to transport coal in bags.

Used one steam launch each from U.S.S. "Yorktown" and U.S.S. "Prometheus" for towing.

Ship rolling from 5° to 10°.

Received on board during watch 70.5 tons [of coal].

J.M. Wiemann, Ordinary Seaman, this day reported the expiration of his enlistment.

Meridian to 4pm:

Warm.

Light to gentle Westerly breezes.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling as before.

Lost two bags of coal and bags overboard alongside U.S.S. "Prometheus".

Ship rolling from 5° to 10°.

Received on board 64¾ tons of coal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling until 6.15pm, when stopped for the night, having received on board 56¼ [tons].

Ship rolling to ground swell as before.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

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20 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light airs to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from West to South.

Barometer rising.

In getting up anchor on one of the bolanteres used in coaling, the anchor was found to be fouled on the bottom.

The end of the anchor chain was left buoyed.

Sent a working party to U.S.S. "Prometheus" at 6.05am to fill coaling bags and load them in the boats.

Used the same boats as yesterday for coaling.

Took on coal as follows: 6.00am to 7.00am 6.5 tons; 7.00am to 8.00am 19.2 tons; total coal taken on board to end of watch 25.7 tons.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from South to West by South.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Continued coaling, taking on 13.5 tons from 8.00am to 9.00am, and 8 tons from 9.00am to 9.20am.

Knocked off coaling at 9.20am, having taken on a total of 256.2 [230.0 in log-book] tons.

Draft after coaling: forward 14 feet 2 inches; aft 15 feet 8 inches.

Finished with two bolanteres and turned them over to their owners.

Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, reported having taken his monthly physical test for the month of March.

The enlistment of J. Yamada, Cabin Steward, expired this date.

Commenced cleaning ship after coaling.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate, was employed one hour in diving, to recover the anchor and chain lost this morning from one of the shore boats used in coaling.

The anchor could not be found due to leaks in the diving suit.

The anchor came loose later by hauling on it from the steam launch.

Anchor and chain were returned to the shore boat.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle to light breezes from WSW to West.

Barometer rising.

Continued cleaning ship after coaling.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West to calm.

Barometer rising.

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21 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy to overcast, with calm and light airs from West.

Barometer falling last hour [of watch].

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with calm and light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NW and West.

Barometer steady.

General cleaning.

W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, was employed three (3) hours in diving, cleaning the port propeller.

Sighted the British steamer "Peru", bearing North by West, standing into the harbor, which steamer came to anchor at 11.40am.

Lieutenant J.M. Enochs, U.S. Navy, made a boarding call on the S.S. "Peru".

W.A. Magor, Second-class Fireman, was released from solitary confinement on bread and water for five (5) days.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Received eight bags of mail from Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Peru".

Steamer "Peru" under way, standing out at 12.30pm.

At 1.30pm W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, diver, went down to clean port propeller.

Total time under water: two hours thirty minutes (2 hours 30 minutes).

Sent liberty, baseball and swimming parties ashore.

At 2.38pm U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" got under way and stood out.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 96°; A-11-M 91°; A-13-M 98°; C-3-M 86°; D-1-M 85°; D-2-M 84°; D-13-M 86°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy to overcast.

Gentle breezes from WNW and West.

Barometer steady.

Three quarters of fresh beef for the general mess, weighing 700 pounds, were condemned by survey and thrown overboard.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Sighted the lights of a British steamer, "Quito", bearing NE at 11.17pm.

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22 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SW by South and SSW.

Barometer steady.

The British steamer "Quito" anchored off Ballenita at 1.20am.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler number 4 at 4.00am.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from South.

Barometer steady

Received on board, in good condition, for general mess: 217 pounds of fresh beef.

W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, was employed one half hour in diving, cleaning port propeller.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler number 2 at 6.00am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from South to SSE.

Barometer steady.

At 8.03am the Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Quito" anchored off starboard beam.

At 8.35am lifted safety valve of boiler number 3 by steam at 140 pounds pressure.

Sent bag of mail to steamer "Quito".

Boarding officer made boarding call on steamer "Quito".

Received the following stores for the general storekeeper from steamer "Quito": 204 handkerchiefs; 56 jackknives; 100 mattress covers; 50 pairs high shoes; 100 pairs low shoes; 100 pounds tobacco; 50 undershirts, light; 100 pairs dungaree trousers; 300 pairs cotton socks; 192 towels.

Fires dying out under boilers number 2 and number 4 at 9.25am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held divisional drill, signals, seamanship and overhaul battery.

W.B. Perdue, Yeoman First-class, was this day issued an acting appointment as Chief Yeoman, U.S. Navy, to date from February 29^th, 1912.

W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, engaged in diving, cleaning starboard propeller.

Total time engaged: 4 hours.

Boathook broken by diving party in handling sailing launch alongside, no responsibility.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, diving, cleaning sea valves, time: 2 hours and 45 minutes.

Held boat drill under sail.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Quito" got under way at 2.55pm and stood out of harbor.

Maximum magazines temperature: [compartments] A-6-M and A-13-M 100° Fahrenheit; minimum D-2-M 85° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Tested all magazine flood cocks and found same in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSW to calm.

Barometer steady.

At 10.38pm sighted lights of U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" standing up from Southward.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" stood in and anchored at 11.46pm.

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23 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from WSW to SW by West.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

At 6.10am sighted steamer passing by, standing North.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, drizzly first part [of watch].

Light breezes from SW by West to SSW.

Barometer falling.

Field day for quarters.

Held quarters for muster at 10.30am.

Commanding Officer inspected the ship and crew.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty, baseball and swimming parties ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty, swimming and baseball parties and patrol returned to the ship.

J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, returned to the ship tight from liberty and was placed in confinement for safekeeping, by order of the Commanding Officer.

One oar in dinghy broken in use, no responsibility.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

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24 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Moderate breezes from South to light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSE to East.

Barometer rising.

Sailing party of H.M. Davies, Chief Carpenter's Mate, left ship at 8.00am for Santa Elena.

J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, was released from confinement.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from East to light breezes from WNW.

Barometer rising, the falling.

Two steamers passed outside, one headed South and the other North.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from WNW and West by North.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty party, baseball party and swimming party ashore.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 97° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M; minimum temperature 82° Fahrenheit in D-1-M.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Ensign C.C. Thomas reported completion of monthly physical test.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West by North to WSW.

Barometer rising.

Ensign E. Lando reported having taken his physical test for the month of March.

Swimming and liberty parties returned to the ship.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from WSW to SW.

Barometer rising.

Sailing party returned from Santa Elena.

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25 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy to overcast, with light breezes from South.

Barometer falling first hour, then steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast to partly cloudy, with light breezes from South to calm, to light breezes from ENE.

Barometer rising.

W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, dove for one (1) hour, cleaning fire and bilge pump suctions.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from ENE to NE and NW.

Barometer steady.

W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, was employed in diving, in completing the cleaning of sea suction for both fire and bilge pumps, four hours.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and divisional drills.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light to gentle breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, was engaged in diving, cleaning strainers in Engineering Department, for one hour from 1.00pm to 2.00pm.

Total for the day 6 hours.

At 1.15pm held boat drill.

Exercised first and second cutters, whaleboat and gig at sailing.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 97° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 89° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 87° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 87° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer and Ensign E. Guthrie reported completion of monthly physical test.

A visiting party from this ship attended an entertainment, consisting of several boxing matches and music and refreshments, given on U.S.S. "Prometheus" at 7.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light breezes from WSW and SSW.

Barometer rising.

The visiting party returned at 11.20pm.

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26 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SW by West and SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW and light airs from South by West.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light breezes from SSW to WNW.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held divisional drill for deck divisions.

The following punishment was awarded this day by the Commanding Officer: Nanu G. Santiago, Mess Attendant First-class, offense: impertinence; punishment: three (3) day's extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WNW to NW.

Barometer falling.

Held boat drill under sails.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartments] A-6-M and A-13-M 97° Fahrenheit; minimum D-1-M, D-2-M and D-13-M 87° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs and breezes from West to WSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, engaged in diving, cleaning rudder, from 4.00pm to 4.30pm, total time for watch one half (½) hour.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SW to South by West.

Barometer rising slowly.

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27 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from South to SE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes, variable in direction.

Barometer rising.

Received on board, in good condition, for Paymaster's Department: 1086 pounds of fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NE to WNW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up exercises.

Held abandon ship drill, times as follows: sounded call at 9.40am; first cutter provided at 9.45am, shoved off at 9.46am; second cutter provided at 9.46.30am, shoved off [at] 9.47am; sailing launch provided at 9.48am, shoved off at 9.49am; gig provided [at] 9.47am, shoved off [at] 9.48am; whaleboat provided at 9.45.30am, shoved off [at] 9.46am; dinghy provided at 9.45am; dory provided [at] 9.47am, shoved off [at] 9.48am; steam launch provided at 9.46am.

Held bag inspection.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty, baseball and swimming parties ashore.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 98° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 84° Fahrenheit; air good.

Smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, pleasant.

Light breezes from SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Liberty, swimming and baseball parties and patrol returned to ship.

D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman, returned tight from liberty and was confined for safekeeping, by order of the Commanding Officer.

D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, returned tight from liberty and was placed under sentry's charge.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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28 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SW to calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West to SW.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light airs from West by North.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting up and general quarters, divisions reporting as follows: sounded alarm at 9.40am; 1^st Division 9.42.30am; 2^nd Division 9.42.50am; 3^rd Division 9.42.30am; 4^th Division 9.46.30am; 5^th Division 9.42.45am; Surgeon's Division 9.44.30am.

The Commanding Officer inspected at general quarters.

Secured at 9.57am, followed by battery drill.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Quito" stood in at 10.00am.

Received canteen stores from Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Quito", and sent one bag of mail to the "Quito".

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Quito" stood out at 10.50am.

Sighted steamer standing South.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from SSW to South by West.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Held boat drill at 1.15pm.

An oarlock was found missing from the dinghy by E. Feeney, Seaman, the boatkeeper, unable to fix responsibility as coxswain is sick.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 97° Fahrenheit in [compartment] A-13-M; and minimum temperature 84° Fahrenheit in D-2-M.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Sounded fire quarters at 7.27.30pm, divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 7.30.30pm; 2^nd Division 7.28.30pm; 3^rd Division 7.30.00pm; 4^th Division 7.31pm; 5^th Division 7.29.00pm; Surgeon's Division 7.32pm.

Sounded secure at 7.37pm.

Sounded general quarters at 7.37pm, divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 7.39pm; 2^nd Division 7.37.45pm; 3^rd Division 7.40pm; 4^th Division 7.41pm; 5^th Division 7.37.10pm; Surgeon's Division 7.40pm.

Sounded secure at 7.58pm.

The Commanding Officer inspected at fire and general quarters.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with calm to light airs from West.

Barometer rising, then falling.

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29 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with gentle to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hot.

Light Westerly airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and divisional instruction.

The Executive Officer and Medical Officer made the weekly inspection of living spaces and storerooms.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments: L. Bauchmann, Mess Attendant Third-class, for not coming to quarters, three (3) nights on poop from 8.00pm to 11.00pm; and D.G. White, Ordinary Seaman, for drunk from liberty, five (5) days on quarterdeck from 8.00pm to 10.00pm.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from WNW to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Held sailing drill for 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions at 1.15pm.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 93° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 97° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 98° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 87° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 87° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 87° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Tested all magazine flood cocks and found them in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light Westerly breezes.

Barometer steady, then rising.

Lieutenant J.M. Enochs, U.S. Navy, reported completion of monthly physical test.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, overcast and hazy.

Light airs and breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Exercised searchlight crews.

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30 March 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from West and SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes and light airs from SE and SE by East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Gentle breezes to light airs from NE to NNE.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Held quarters for muster at 10.30am, no absentees.

Commanding Officer made regular weekly inspection of ship and crew at quarters.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 96° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 98° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 88° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

At 11.41am sighted Peruvian steamer, standing North.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty and swimming parties and patrol ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light breezes to light airs from WSW to SSW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, drizzling toward end of watch.

Calm to light breezes from South.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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31 March 1912

[At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador]

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light airs from South to ESE.

Barometer falling, then steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Light breezes from East by North to East.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Variable light breezes.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Sailing party left ship in first cutter.

Seining party left ship in second cutter.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NNW to gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler number 4 at 1.00pm.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 98° Fahrenheit; minimum 85° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from West to NW.

Barometer rising.

Sailing, swimming and liberty parties and patrol returned to the ship.

Lifted safety valve of number 4 boiler by steam at 140 pounds at 5.20pm, and connected up at 5.25pm.

Let fires die out under and disconnected number 3 boiler at 6.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light breezes from North by West.

Barometer steady.

Approved: [signed] Thomas Washington, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR APRIL 1912

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1 April 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and drizzly.

Light airs from North to light breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs from NE to light breezes from SE.

Barometer rising.

Sent [left blank] pounds of beef to U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" for storage.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from East to calm.

Barometer falling.

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting up and divisional drill.

Shut down ice machine at 8.00am.

Received 2096 pounds of beef in Commissary Department, and stowed same on U.S.S. "Prometheus".

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light and gentle Southwesterly breezes.

Hazy.

Barometer falling.

Held boat drill at 1.15pm, under oars and sails.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 98° Fahrenheit; minimum 86° Fahrenheit in [compartment] D-2-M.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy to overcast, with gentle breezes from SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and partly cloudy, with calm to light breezes from NW.

Sighted Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Chile" at 11.30pm.

At 12.00am the steamer "Chile" hove to, and we sent one bag of mail on board of her and received 5 bags.

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2 April 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast to partly cloudy, with light breezes and light airs from NW.

At 12.10am the Pacific Mail Navigation Company's steamer "Chile" stood out.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and overcast, with calm to light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Steamer standing North passed outside.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, hazy, light shower.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Held quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and divisional instruction: First and Second Division infantry; Third Division signals.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: N.H. Schoof, Second-class Fireman, as engineer of steam launch, failing to turn to until sent for by officer of the deck, to be called one half hour before reveille for ten (10) days.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from West to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Exercised boats crews, sailing, from 1.15pm to 2.00pm.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazines temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 97° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 98° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 89° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 87° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light Westerly airs and breezes.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, light rain.

Calm.

Barometer rising, then steady.

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3 April 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, foggy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and overcast.

Calm and light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy, drizzling at end of watch.

Light airs from SSE to WSW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held fire and collision quarters, divisions reported ready as follows: went to fire quarters at 9.41.15am; 1^st Division 9.43.10am; 2^nd Division 9.42.10am; 3^rd Division 9.42.50am; 4^th Division 9.42.20am; 5^th Division 9.41.50am; Surgeon's Division 9.41.45am; secured at 9.48.30am; went to collision quarters at 9.49am; 1^st Division 9.59.45am; 2^nd Division 9.54.04am; 3^rd Division 9.59.45am; 4^th Division 9.56.30am; 5^th Division 9.50.05am; Surgeon's Division 9.49.50am; secured at 10.25am.

Mat was ready to put over in 9 minutes 30 seconds, over in 1 minute 40 seconds, and secured over side in 1 minute 55 seconds.

At 11.05am sighted steamer standing in from North.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer falling.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Ecuador" anchored off Ballenita at 12.04pm, got under way at 1.00pm and stood over for Salinas.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Ecuador" anchored at 1.40pm.

Commenced receiving stores aboard from steamer "Ecuador".

Lost 32 pounds cement and 175 pounds fire clay overboard, no responsibility.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 97° Fahrenheit; minimum 86° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, [condition] normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, lightning.

Light breezes and light airs from West to SW by West.

Barometer steady.

Continued receiving stores aboard from Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Ecuador".

Total stores received: 10 blankets; 100 yards cap cloth; 100 yards drill; 100 hats, white; 5 mattresses; 1500 [pounds] soap, saltwater; 600 undershirts, cotton; 100 pounds waste; 500 [pounds] soap, saltwater; 200 pounds cement; 500 pounds fire clay; 50 gallons ice machine oil; rubber sheet and consoles packing; 48 hacksaw blades; 50 square feet boiler plate; 20 yards 10-ounce cotton canvas; 20 yards 8-ounce cotton canvas; screws, tacks and rivets; 25 [pounds] polishing paste; 25 [pounds] lye; 25 gallons paint, spar color; and 5464 pounds of potatoes; and 623 pounds onions.

Received canteen stores.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South by West to calm.

Barometer rising.

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4 April 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady, then rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light Northwesterly airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster, followed by setting up exercises.

Held general quarters, alarm at 9.37am, divisions reported ready as follows: 1^st Division 1 minute 25 seconds; 2^nd Division 1 minute 10 seconds; 3^rd Division 3 minutes 10 seconds; 4^th Division 5 minutes; 5^th Division 3 minutes; Surgeon's Division 3 minutes; secured at 9.52.30am.

The following acting appointments were issued this date: E. Thomas, Machinist's Mate First-class, as Chief Machinist's Mate to date from April 1, 1912; B. Scott, Mess Attendant Third-class, as Mess Attendant Second-class to date from April 1, 1912.

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and awarded the following punishment: C.E. Fleming, Ordinary Seaman, bedding in lucky bag, warned.

The ice machine was overhauled and repaired, and put into operation.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light airs from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 98° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 86° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West to NW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty and swimming parties returned to the ship.

S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, was found to be under the influence of intoxicating liquor, and was confined by order of the Commanding Officer.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from NW to NNW.

Barometer rising.

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5 April 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and foggy.

Light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm to variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

Received on board 1566 pounds beef from U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus".

Lost overboard from U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus": 143 pounds liver.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light airs from NNW.

Barometer unsteady.

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting up and divisional drill.

By order of the Commanding Officer S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement and restored to duty.

Sighted a ship passing outside at 9.30am.

Lifted safety valves of boiler number 4 at 9.20am, at 139 pounds pressure.

The Executive Officer and the Medical Officer made the weekly inspection of storerooms.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as follows: S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, drunk and creating a disturbance on board ship, Deck Court; M. Mosqueiro, First-class Fireman, not coming to quarters to get bag and hammock, warned; W. Magor, Second-class Fireman, and H. Jordan, Coal Passer, not coming to quarters to get bag and hammock, 3 days' extra duty.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 96° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 84° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

Tested all magazine flood cocks and found same in good condition.

Made fortnightly test of smokeless powder, condition normal.

By order of the Commanding Officer S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, was made a prisoner at large, awaiting trial by [to in log-book] Deck Court.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Lieutenant J.M. Enochs, U.S. Navy, held a Deck Court at 1.00pm in the case of S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, for being drunk and disorderly on board ship; finding: guilty; sentence: to be placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for five (5) days and to lose pay amounting to thirteen dollars and ninety-three cents ($13.93).

The proceedings were approved by the Commanding Officer and were published to the accused.

By order of the Commanding Officer S.G. Duke, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for five (5) days in accordance with sentence of Deck Court published this day.

Held boat drill from 1.15pm to 2.00pm.

Sent one empty gasoline drum to U.S.S. "Prometheus".

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer, U.S. Navy, reported having completed their physical tests for April.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

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6 April 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and partly cloudy, with light breezes from NW to WSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with light airs from NNW to calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Calm and light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Ship's force engaged in general cleaning and painting the outside of inner bulkhead and the whaleback of hammock nettings.

Made monthly test of smokeless powder and found it in good condition.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light to gentle breezes from SW to West.

Barometer falling.

Continued painting ship.

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore.

Maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 95° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 97° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 87° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 86° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from West.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy, moonlight.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

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7 April 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light and gentle breezes from SW by West and SSW.

Passing showers.

Moonlight.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SE by South.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Lieutenant J.M. Enochs, U.S. Navy, completed monthly physical test.

Commander Thomas Washington, U.S. Navy, completed monthly physical test.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW to gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-6-M 95° Fahrenheit; minimum D-2-M 85° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and overcast, hazy.

Gentle breezes from West to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Held swimming from ship's side from 5.00pm to 5.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SSW to SW by West.

Barometer steady.

One boathook broken in wherry while making landing, no responsibility.

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8 April 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador

Lat -2.20, Long -80.91

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SSE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and misty.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SE by East to gentle breezes from NW by North.

Barometer falling slowly.

Held quarters for muster, followed by setting up exercises.

Divisional officers published the Articles for the Government of the Navy to divisions.

Held divisional exercises.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from NW to WNW.

Barometer falling.

At 2.00pm hove in starboard anchor and washed chain, letting anchor go at 2.40pm and secured with 30 fathoms at water's edge.

Bearings of anchorage: cable station S32°W (per standard compass), saddle hill S88°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 95° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 84° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from West to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Lighted fires under number 3 boiler at 4.45pm, lighted fires under number 1 boiler at 6.30pm.

Made preparations for getting under way.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and misty.

Calm to light airs from SW by South.

Barometer steady.

At 9.00pm transferred Assistant Paymaster Arthur Middleton, U.S. Navy, to the U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus", for passage to Panama, Republic of Panama.

At 10.20pm sighted vessel standing to Southward.

Lifted safety valves on number 3 boiler at 11.20pm by steam, at 140 pounds pressure, and connected up.

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9 April 1912

At anchor Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador, and en route to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat -0.75, Long -81.08

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, drizzling last part [of watch].

Light airs from SW to calm.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" got under way and stood to Northward at 1.00am.

Lifted safety valve on number 1 boiler by steam at 136 pounds pressure, and connected up at 1.05am.

Turned over main engines at 1.00am.

Commenced heaving in at 1.10am.

Got under way at 1.27am, steered various courses and speeds, standing out of Salinas, Ecuador, Commanding Officer conning the ship, until 1.46am, when changed course to N16°W (per standard compass), standard speed, 3 boilers.

Put over patent log, reading 0.0, at 1.48am, Santa Elena Point bearing S68°W (per standard compass).

Captain Constant Cordier, U.S. Army, is aboard for passage to Panama, Republic of Panama, with one servant.

Lost sight of Santa Elena light at 3.45am, bearing S9°E (per standard compass).

Draft on getting under way: forward 13 feet 8 inches; aft 15 feet 4 inches.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 72.7.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from NE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course N16°E (per standard compass).

At 5.40am sighted La Plata Island bearing N12°W (per standard compass).

At 7.45am changed course to N22°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 38.7.

Position at 8.00am: Punta San Lorenzo N22°30'E (per standard compass), La Plata Island N6°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 40.0.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.4.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and pleasant.

Light Northerly airs and breezes.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N22°W (per standard compass).

At 8.30am passed La Plata Island on starboard beam, distant 1.3 miles.

At 8.43am changed course to N2°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 44.7.

At 9.30am held quarters and setting up exercises, no absentees.

Divisions held battery drill.

At end of watch peak on Montecristi [Monte Christo in log-book] bore S67°E (per standard compass) and West tangent of La Plata Island bore S5°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 116 pounds, average revolutions 88.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N2°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-13-M 99° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature D-2-M 84° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, completed monthly physical test for April.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 85.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course (per standard compass) N2°E.

At 4.56pm hauled aboard patent log, reading 98.6.

At 5.00pm put over patent log, with new rotator, reading 98.6.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.7.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course N2°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.1.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N2°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 85.8, average steam 110 pounds.

La Plata Island is also known as Isla de La Plata.

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10 April 1912

At sea, en route from Salinas, Ecuador, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 2.22, Long -80.70

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N2°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 85.5.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course (per standard compass) N2°E.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 83.8.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and partly cloudy and hazy, with calm to light airs from North.

Barometer rising, then falling.

At 8.00am changed course to N3°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 96.3.

Set clocks ahead three (3) minutes at 11.20am.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 84.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from NNE and North by East.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N3°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 87.3, average steam 120 pounds.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 98° [Fahrenheit]; minimum 84°.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NNE.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N3°E (per standard compass).

At 4.21pm changed course to N8°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 51.1.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 83.6.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from NNE.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming as before, on course N8°E (per standard compass).

Held collision quarters for closing watertight doors at 7.15pm, Engineer's Division report [ready] at 7.16.45pm, Powder Division at 7.17.55pm, secured at 7.17.55pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 81.9.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming as before, on course N8°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.4.

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11 April 1912

At sea, en route from Santa Elena Bay, Ecuador, to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 5.23, Long -80.33 [Longitude 80°30' W in log-book]

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NE and ENE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N8°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 88.1.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light to gentle breezes from ENE to NE by North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N8°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 85.1.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from North by East.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course (per standard compass) N8°E.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up exercises.

Held battery drill.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 85.7.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from North.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming as before, on course N8°E (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 99° Fahrenheit; minimum 87° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.6.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes from NE by North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N8°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.3.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Gentle breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N8°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.6.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Gentle to moderate breezes from NE to North by East.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming as before, on course (per standard compass) N8°E until 9.00pm, when changed course to N10°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 34.8.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 94.1.

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12 April 1912

At sea, en route to Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.22, Long -79.67

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with gentle to moderate breezes from North.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming as before, on three boilers, course N10°E (per standard compass).

Took soundings as follows: [at] 2.30am no bottom at 120 fathoms [of wire out], patent log [reading] 73.2; at 3.00am no bottom at 120 fathoms, patent log 75.8; at 3.30am no bottom at 110 fathoms, patent log 79.0; no bottom at 120 fathoms at 4.00am, patent log 82.4.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.9.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and overcast, hazy.

Moderate breezes from North by East and North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N10°E (per standard compass).

Took soundings as follows: at 4.30am no bottom at 120 fathoms [of wire out]; at 5.00am no bottom at 120 fathoms.

At 6.27am changed course to N1°E [N10°E in log-book] (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 97.1.

At 6.50am took a sounding and got bottom at 76 fathoms, sandy bottom.

At 7.55am sighted a steamer bearing N76°W (per standard compass), standing North.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Moderate to gentle breezes from North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N1°E (per standard compass).

At 9.00am changed course to N10°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 2.3.

Took a sounding at 9.00am, showing 54 fathoms of water.

Patent log stopped between 8.00am and 9.00am, but was started at 8.53am.

Took sounding at 9.23am, showing 44 fathoms of water, dark sand bottom.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am.

Deck divisions held battery drill.

Inspected magazines: maximum magazine temperature 94° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 82° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder samples, condition normal.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found them in good working order.

At 11.14am sighted high land bearing N21°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.2.

At 11.16am changed course to N5°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.4.

At 11.35am changed course to N25°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.6.

At 11.38am sighted Bona Island bearing N12°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.9.

At 11.45am set all clocks ahead 6 minutes.

At 12.00pm Bona Island bore N10°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 84.4, average steam 120 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from North by East to gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course (per standard compass) N25°E until 1.00pm, when changed course to N10°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 35.1.

Passed Bona Island abeam at 2.58pm, distant 1.5 miles.

Set clocks ahead 18 minutes at 12.30pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 95.2.

4pm to 8pm [6pm in log-book]:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from NNW to light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course N10°E (per standard compass).

At 4.20pm changed course to N5°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 58.2.

Taboguilla Island abeam at 4.46pm.

At 5.16pm changed course to N40°W (per standard compass).

At 5.21pm hauled in patent log, reading 65.6.

At 5.27pm went half speed, slow at 5.35pm, astern at 5.36pm, and let go starboard anchor at 5.37pm, in 5 fathoms of water, securing with 30 fathoms of chain.

Draft forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 0 inches.

Bearings of anchorage: San Jose Rock S3°W (per standard compass), right tangent Naos Island S63°W (per standard compass), wreck buoy S65°W (per standard compass).

Broke Senior Officer's pennant and quarantine flag at 5.37pm.

Hauled down quarantine flag at 6.10pm.

Let fires die out under number 3 and number 4 boilers at 5.40pm, number 4 dead and disconnected at 6.15pm and number 3 at 6.50pm.

At 6.21pm the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Vicksburg" called officially.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.5.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West by North.

Barometer rising.

Bona Island is also known as Isla Boná.

Taboguilla Island is also known as Isla Taboguilla.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

Naos Island is also known as Isla Naos.

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13 April 1912

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light airs from WNW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Pleasant.

Light airs from WNW to NW and calm.

Barometer rising.

Received two lighters alongside, made preparations for coaling, and began coaling at 7.52am.

Made time and uniform signals at 7.00am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, hazy.

Light Southerly airs.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling from lighter on port side.

At 8.15am brought another lighter, towed by the steam launch, alongside starboard side.

Took on coal as follows: 8.00am to 9.00am 23 tons; 9.00am to 10.00am 50.7 tons; 10.00am to 11.00am 56 tons; 11.00am to 12.00pm [56] tons; total for watch 185.7 tons.

The Commanding Officer made official calls on the United States Consul General at Panama and on the United States Minister to Panama.

The ship started to swing to flood tide at 8.15am.

The Panamanian steamer "Los Santos" stood out at 10.30am.

An American steamer stood into Balboa from quarantine station at 10.45am.

The Pacific Mail Steamship Company's steamer "San Juan" got under way at 11.20am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from SSE and South.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" got under way at 12.43pm and shifted anchorage.

At 1.00pm continued coaling.

At 1.51pm the lighter on starboard side was empty and was anchored clear of the ship.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on U.S.S. "Vicksburg".

During the watch took on 52.3 tons of coal.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 94° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Calm and light variable airs.

Barometer rising.

About 35 tons of coal were stowed on deck, port side at the galley, after filling the bunkers.

About 12 tons remained in the lighter, which coal was impracticable to take on board.

The Panama Railroad Company's tug "Bolivar" returned this lighter to U.S.S. "Prometheus", and took away the empty lighter.

Total coal taken on board 238 tons.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

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14 April 1912

At anchor off Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, hazy.

Light airs from WSW and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy, foggy and hazy.

Gentle breezes to light airs from West by North to SE by East.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Sent starboard watch ashore on liberty.

The following stores received on board for Paymaster's Department: 200 pounds bread; 8 gallons ice cream; 200 pounds ice; 2 quarters beef; 36 chickens; 1 bushel fresh apples; 1 box butter; 2 boxes of eggs; and 2 boxes of catsup.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from East.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] D-13-M 94° Fahrenheit; minimum 84° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, conditions normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SSE to calm.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

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15 April 1912

At anchor [off] Panama, Republic of Panama

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from North to NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, foggy first part [of watch].

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned to ship, 18 absentees.

Sent liberty party ashore.

United States Consul General to Panama paid an official visit to the Commanding Officer.

T. Applewhite, First-class Fireman, V. Favino, Ordinary Seaman, J. Hawthorne, Seaman, J.J. Jordon, Gunner's Mate Third-class, H. Kennedy, Second-class Fireman, C.C. Long, Ordinary Seaman, W.T. Lee, Coal Passer, W.J. McCartin, Machinist's Mate Second-class, R. Neil, Yeoman Third-class, F.C. Nigg, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, W.R. Nickey, Baker Second-class, L. Bauchmann, Mess Attendant Third-class, J.E. O'Connor, Oiler, and E. Turberville, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board two (2) hours over time from liberty.

R.J. Smith, Coal Passer, reported the expiration of his enlistment this date.

W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, left the ship at 9.00am, and was found to be absent from his station and duty without permission from proper authority.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SE to light breezes from South.

Barometer falling.

United States Consul General Snyder left the ship at 2.30pm, receiving a salute of nine guns.

U.S.S. "Prometheus" shifted her anchorage at 1.55pm, anchoring again at 2.14pm.

Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer "Quilpue" ["Guilful" in log-book] stood in and anchored at 3.20pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Gentle breezes from NW by West to calm.

Barometer rising.

C. Lawrence, Blacksmith, returned on board seven hours over leave from liberty.

A. Leger, First-class Fireman, returned on board ten hours over leave from liberty.

W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned on board at 6.35pm, having been absent from the ship without permission.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from NNW to WNW.

Barometer rising.

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16 April 1912

At anchor [off] Panama, Republic of Panama, [and en route to Puerto San Jose, Guatemala]

Lat 8.93, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman, returned on board fifteen hours over leave from liberty.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Variable light airs to calm.

Sent working party of ten men, in charge of Assistant Paymaster A. Middleton, U.S. Navy, to Balboa for stores.

Captain Constant Cordier, U.S. Army, with boy and effects, left the ship.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" got under way at 5.50am and moored alongside U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus".

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with calm to gentle breezes from South to SSE.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Liberty party returned, except A.V. Stevens, Seaman, and E. Feeney, Seaman.

Received from Camp Elliot A.F. Cruse, Seaman, with necessary transfer papers.

Mr. Dodge, Minister and Envoy Extraordinary, called officially at 10.57am, and left the ship at 11.28am, receiving a salute of 15 guns, with the United States ensign at the fore.

Received stores.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and hot.

Light and gentle breezes from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler B at 1.00pm.

Received stores on board from Isthmian Canal Commission at Balboa as follows: for the general mess: veal, 341 pounds; mutton, 100 pounds; pork loin, 646 pounds; beef 2729 pounds; butter 280 pounds; eggs, 180 dozen; potatoes, 3810 pounds; cabbage 418 pounds; beets, 218 pounds; turnips, 191 pounds; carrots, 211 pounds; onions 411 pounds; salt beef, 200 pounds; apples, 132 pounds; ham, 600 pounds; Young American [Y.A. in log-book] cheese, 40 pounds; pineapples 100; and bread, 600 pounds; and supplies for general storekeeper.

Sent 2 quarters of beef, 3 veal and 2 mutton to U.S.S. "Prometheus" for storage.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 92° Fahrenheit; minimum 86° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Mr. G.H. Clark, sub-inspector of naval wireless sets from Colon, tested the wireless set on board.

A.V. Stevens, Seaman, returned on board at 3.00pm, in charge of patrol, 6½ hours over time.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from SE.

Barometer rising.

Lifted safety valves as follows: number 4 [boiler] at 138 pounds at 4.20pm; number 2 at 142 pounds at 5.30pm.

Connected up number 4 [boiler] at 4.22pm, and [at in log-book] number 2 at 5.35pm.

At 4.20pm U.S.S. "Vicksburg" shoved off from U.S.S. "Prometheus", and anchored at 4.53pm in her former berth.

At 6.13pm got under way, draft forward 14 feet 7 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Hauled down Senior Officer's pennant at 6.13pm.

At 6.22pm set course S50°E (per standard compass) and went ahead full speed.

At 6.25pm put over patent log, reading zero.

At 6.30pm changed course to S5°E (per standard compass), San Jose Rock abeam, distant 1700 yards, patent log [reading] 0.6.

A.F. Cruse, Seaman, was left in Panama with order to get his bag and hammock and then report on board U.S.S. "Prometheus".

Passed Taboguilla Island [Toboguilla Island in log-book] abeam at 7.24pm, distant ¾ mile, patent log [reading] 5.7.

At 8.00pm changed course to S11°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 9.3.

Average revolutions 79.0, average steam 115 pounds.

8pm to midnight:

[Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from West and West by North.

Barometer rising, then steady.]

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S11°W (per standard compass).

At 9.11pm Bona Island bore abeam, patent log [reading] 17.1, distant 3 miles, when changed course to S10°W (per standard compass).

At 9.50pm changed course with starboard helm to N7°E (per standard compass), to return to Panama in accordance with aerogram from U.S.S. "Vicksburg", giving cablegram in Naval code from the Navy Department.

At 10.10pm Bona Island bore abeam, patent log [reading] 25.9, distant 3.1 miles.

Average revolutions 92.6, average steam 125 pounds.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

Taboguilla Island is also known as Isla Taboguilla.

Bona Island is also known as Isla Boná.

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17 April 1912

At sea, en route to [Puerto] San Jose, Guatemala

Lat 7.65, Long -79.85

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N7°E (per standard compass).

At 12.10am Taboga Island on port beam.

At 12.15am changed course to N5°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 38.4.

At 12.50am sighted San Jose Rock abeam.

At 12.52am steered various courses, at various speeds, standing into anchorage off Panama, Commanding Officer conning.

At 1.00am hauled in patent log, reading 42.5.

At 1.10am came to anchor in 6 fathoms of water, mud bottom, anchored with starboard anchor, 38 fathoms of chain at water's edge.

Bearings of anchorage: right tangent Naos Island N61½°E (per standard compass), San Jose Rock S1°E (per standard compass), ship's head NNW (per standard compass).

At 1.30am Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer came to anchor off Perico Island.

At 2.06am, in obedience to radiogram [radiograph in log-book] orders from the Secretary of the Navy of April 16^th, got under way for San Jose de Guatemala.

Steered various courses, at various speeds, Commanding Officer conning, standing out of Panama harbor.

At 2.14am steadied on course S50°E (per standard compass).

At 2.23am, with San Jose Rock abeam, put over patent log, reading 0.0.

At 2.39am changed course to S5°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 1.5.

At 3.22am Taboguilla Island abeam, patent log [reading] 6.0.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 73.5.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with slight fog.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course S5°E (per standard compass) until 5.00am, when changed course to S18°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.7.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 81.4.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NNW to light breezes from East by South.

Barometer steady.

Sighted steamer headed North at 8.02am.

Held quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting up and divisional drill, absentees: W. Steinmetz, Seaman; and E. Feeney, Seaman.

At 9.46am changed course to S23°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 47.8.

Set clocks back twenty minutes at 10.20am.

Sighted Iguana Island [Igual Island in log-book] at 11.15am bearing S67°W.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 91.6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light and gentle breezes from East by South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S23°W (per standard compass).

At 12.16pm passed Iguana Island abeam, distant 4.0 miles.

At 12.35pm sighted the U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" bearing N47°W (per standard compass).

At 12.45pm changed course to S4°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 69.6.

At 1.35pm changed course to S57°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.9.

At 1.50pm sighted South Fraile Island bearing S64°W (per standard compass).

At 2.03pm sighted North Fraile [Island] bearing S78°W (per standard compass).

At 3.03pm passed South Fraile [Island] on starboard beam, distant 1.2 miles.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 96° Fahrenheit in [compartments] A-6-M and A-13-M; minimum temperature 88° Fahrenheit in D-1-M.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

At end of watch Guanico Point bore N50°W (per standard compass) and Morro [de] Puercos [Point] bore S84°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 89.7.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Gentle to light breezes from East.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S57°W (per standard compass).

At 4.28pm sighted small Panamanian steamer standing about NE.

At 5.00pm changed course to S86°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 97.5.

At 5.15pm stopped both engines and hauled in patent log, reading 98.9.

Lowered starboard lifeboat and sent it to U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" for A.F. Cruse, Seaman.

At 5.34pm went ahead slow speed.

Lifeboat returned with A.F. Cruse, Seaman, with bag and hammock.

At 5.35pm went ahead full speed, both engines, and put over patent log, reading 98.9, standing on course S83°W (per standard compass).

At 5.39pm sighted steamer bearing about West by South and standing East.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.6.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from NE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course (per standard compass) S83°W.

Passed steamer on our port hand at 6.14pm.

Passed small Panamanian steamer close aboard on our starboard hand at 7.28pm.

Turned searchlights on U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" at 7.36pm, for night drill with 3-pounder and 1-pounder [guns].

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.7.

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[Inserted note]

Additional to ship's log, U.S.S. "Yorktown", April 17, 1912.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course S83°W (per standard compass).

At 9.00pm changed course to S88°W (per standard compass), patent log reading 21.3.

At 8.10pm sighted steamer standing to the Eastward.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.7.

Taboga Island is also known as Isla Taboga.

Naos Island is also known as Isla Naos.

Perico Island is also known as Isla Perico.

Iguana Island is also known as Isla Iguana.

South Fraile Island is also known as Isla Frailes del Sur.

North Fraile Island is also known as Isla Frailes del Norte.

Guanico Point is also known as Punta Tinidero.

Morro de Puercos Point is also known as Punta Morro de Puerco.

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18 April 1912

At sea, en route to [Puerto] San Jose, Guatemala

Lat 7.81, Long -82.87

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S88°W (per standard compass).

At 3.00am sighted Jicaron Island and Jicarita Island on the starboard bow.

At 3.06am changed to various courses to pass Jicarita Island farther away.

At 3.25am took a sounding, got bottom at 54 fathoms.

At 4.00am changed course to N60°W (per standard compass), patent log 66.4.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.3.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, course N60°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on port beam.

At 6.15am sighted Montuosa Island [Montuoso Island in log-book] bearing N61°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 81.2.

At 7.05am changed course to N50°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 86.9.

At 7.57am passed Montuosa Island [Montuoso Island in log-book] abeam, distant one mile.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.8.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Prometheus" on port beam.

Steaming as before, full speed, three boilers.

Changed course at 8.00am to N30°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 93.1.

Changed course at 8.06am to N56°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 93.8.

At 8.45am sighted Ladrone Island bearing N29°W.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, two absentees.

Held setting up exercises, followed by divisional exercises and battery drill.

At 10.35am sighted Burica Island ahead.

Passed Ladrone Island abeam, distant 8.5 miles, at 10.51am.

Changed course at 11.00am to N61°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.4.

At 11.14am set clocks back 10 minutes.

At 12.00pm changed course to N70°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 21.2.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 89.8.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSE to light breezes from SW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course N70°W (per standard compass).

At 1.48pm changed course to N64°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 32.6.

Sighted Matapalo Head [Matapala Head in log-book] at 2.00pm bearing N45°W (per standard compass).

Held battery drill from 1.15pm to 2.00pm.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Ensign E. Lando, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 1.50pm to try the cases of W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, and A.V. Stevens, Seaman, and adjourned at 3.50pm to await the action of the convening authority.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 102° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 86° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.8.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW by West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass), U.S.S. "Prometheus" following at 1600 yards.

U.S.S. "Prometheus" came up on our starboard beam, distant 500 yards, then opened out at 1100 yards.

Sighted a two-masted steamer on port bow, standing to Eastward.

Sighted a three-masted steamer on port bow at 5.30pm.

At end of watch Matapalo Head bore N37°E (per standard compass) and Cerros de Salsipuedes [Sal de Puedas in log-book] bore N47°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 85.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N64°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard beam.

At 7.00pm changed course to N69°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 67.1.

At 7.15pm closed watertight doors for night.

Held battery drill at secondary battery and exercised searchlight crews from 7.15pm to 7.45pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.0.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course N69°W (per standard compass) until 9.00pm, when changed course to N62°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 80.5.

Sighted Caño Island at 10.30pm bearing N5°W (per standard compass).

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard beam.

Average steam 121 pounds, average revolutions 87.2.

Jicaron Island is also known as Isla Jicarón.

Jicarita Island is also known as Isla Jicarita.

Montuosa Island is also known as Isla Montuosa.

Ladrone Islands are also known as Islas Ladrones.

Burica Island is also known as Isla de Burica.

Matapalo Head is also known as Cabo Matapalo.

Caño Island is also known as Isla del Caño.

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19 April 1912

At sea, en route to [Puerto] San Jose, Guatemala

Lat 9.43, Long -85.17

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy to overcast, with light to gentle breezes from SW by West, and passing shower.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

Sighted a steamer at 2.30am bearing S15°W, headed about SE.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 89.4.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, heavy rain, with lightning and thunder, fog.

Light to moderate variable breezes.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

At 5.40am sighted a three-masted steamer bearing S12°E (per standard compass).

Sounded fog whistle from 6.20am to 6.30am.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 87.0.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, raining and foggy.

Light breezes and airs, variable in direction.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

At 8.00am changed course to N50°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 52.2.

Field day.

At 8.30am sighted land bearing North by East.

At 11.00am set all clocks back 11 minutes.

At 11.55am sighted what appeared to be Cape Blanco bearing N29°E (per standard compass).

E. King, Second-class Fireman, reported the expiration of his enlistment.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light breezes from SSE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course (per standard compass) N50°W until 12.22pm, when changed course to N54°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 81.0.

The Executive Officer, accompanied by the Medical Officer, made inspection of storerooms and living spaces at 2.00pm.

Held divisional drills at 1.15pm.

Published findings and sentences of Deck Courts on the following men: Edgar C. Lawrence, Blacksmith, loss of pay $18.33; Edward McCartin, Second-class Fireman, loss of pay $16.50; A. Leger, First-class Fireman, loss of pay $12.83.

Sighted land bearing N34°W (per standard compass) at 2.57pm.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-13-M 100° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily and fortnightly inspections of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Tested magazine flood cocks and found same in good condition.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.8.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course N54°W (per standard compass).

At 5.00pm changed course to N55°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 11.6.

Guionos Point [Guinonos Point in log-book] was abeam at 4.44pm, patent log [reading] 10.0.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N55°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard beam, distant 4000 yards.

At 6.50pm changed course to N45°W to close in on U.S.S. "Prometheus".

At 7.20pm resumed course N55°W (per standard compass), distance being 1100 yards.

At 7.35pm turned on starboard searchlight and exercised searchlight crews in lighting the target on U.S.S. "Prometheus".

Drilled secondary guns crews.

Secured from drill at 8.00pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.5.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from South to SW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N55°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard beam.

Average revolutions 88.3, average steam 116 pounds.

Cape Blanco is also known as Cabo Blanco.

Guionos Point is also known as Punta Guiones.

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20 April 1912

At sea, en route to [Puerto] San Jose, Guatemala

Lat 11.33, Long -87.42 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to moderate breezes from NNE.

Barometer steady.

Steaming [at] full speed, three boilers, on course N55°W (per standard compass), in line with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard hand.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.8.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with moderate breezes from NNE.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming as before, on course N55°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.4.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Moderate breezes from East to NE by East.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N55°W (per standard compass).

At 9.30am changed course to N49°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 21.3.

At 10.30am held quarters.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew at quarters and the ship.

At 11.00am U.S.S. "Prometheus" drew ahead from on starboard beam and crossed ahead of this ship.

At 11.25am set clocks back ten (10) minutes.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 102° Fahrenheit in [compartments] A-6-M and A-13-M; minimum temperature 92° Fahrenheit in A-11-M and D-2-M.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions per minute 90.9.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Moderate and gentle breezes from East to light airs from North.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N49°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.2.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course (per standard compass) N49°W.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" disappeared at 5.20pm, bearing approximately S84°W (per standard compass).

At 5.11pm changed course to N62°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.3.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.2.

6pm to 8pm [4pm to 6pm in log-book]:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.0.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs and breezes from West.

Moonlight.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

The moon set at 9.25pm.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 87.6.

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21 April 1912

At sea, en route to [Puerto] San Jose, Guatemala

Lat 13.30, Long -90.00 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NW by West to NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N62°W (per standard compass).

Commencing at [with in log-book] 12.30am, took soundings every half hour, obtaining no bottom at 100 to 110 fathoms [of wire out].

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 85.3.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course N62°W (per standard compass) until 7.00am, when changed course to N4°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.6.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NW to SW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

At 9.30am sighted Remedios Point bearing N53°W (per standard compass).

At 10.00am changed course to N67°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 81.9, and then took sounding, getting 28 fathoms.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from SW by West and South.

Barometer falling.

Streaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N67°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 93° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 101° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 100° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 97° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 95° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 89° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

At 3.10pm changed course to N84°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 18.5.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.5.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from South to light airs from SE.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Steaming on course N84°W (per standard compass).

At 4.12pm sighted U.S.S. "Prometheus" bearing West (per standard compass).

At 4.13pm changed course to S78°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 25.4.

At 4.35pm hauled in patent log, reading 28.0.

At 4.50pm changed course to N69°W (per standard compass).

At 5.20pm came to anchor in 12½ fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage: end of pier N8°W (per standard compass), distant 1400 yards, ship's head S51°E (per standard compass).

At 5.20pm fired a salute of 21 guns, with the Guatemalan ensign at the main.

The following ships were anchored off the town: U.S.S. "Prometheus"; Kosmos [Line] liner "Assuan"; and the Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Peru".

Sent Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer, U.S. Navy, ashore to obtain pratique and make boarding calls.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 77.2.

Let fires die out under number 1 boiler at 5.50pm, and number 2 at 7.15pm.

Disconnected number 1 [boiler] at 6.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

Disconnected number 2 boiler at 8.20pm.

Kosmos Line [Cosmos in log-book] liner "Assuan" stood out at 11.20pm, and Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Peru" at 11.45pm.

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22 April 1912

At anchor [Puerto] San Jose de Guatemala, Guatemala

Lat 13.90, Long -90.82

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NNW to North.

Barometer falling first hour [of watch].

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from ENE to light airs from NE.

Barometer rising.

The Commandante of [Puerto] San Jose called officially at 7.59am.

At 6.00am veered to 60 fathoms [of chain] and secured.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from East and SE.

Barometer steady.

The Commandante of the port made an official call on the Commanding Officer, and on his departure a salute of nine (9) guns was fired.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and battery drill.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light to gentle breezes from South by East.

Barometer falling.

Held divisional drill at battery at 1.15pm.

Published sentences of Summary Court Martial as follows: A.V. Stevens, Seaman; offense: having been granted liberty to expire at 8.30am, April 16,1912, failed to return until about 3.00pm, April 16, 1912, when he was returned on board ship by the ship's patrol, and furthermore, that while being returned to the ship by the ship's patrol, did forcibly resist arrest; sentence: to lose pay amounting to one hundred and one dollars and eighty-four cents ($101.84); proceeding and sentence approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) April 22, 1912, but the loss of pay is reduced to $50.92; W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class; offense: April 16, 1912, absented [absent in log-book] himself from his station and duty without leave from proper authority, and did remain so absent until about 6.30pm, April 16, 1912; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $40.00; proceedings and sentence approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) April 20, 1912.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 93° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 100° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 91° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 98° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 96° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 92° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

United States Consular Agent called officially on Commanding Officer at 2.00pm.

At 2.48pm fired salute of 5 guns, United States ensign at fore, upon departure of United States Consular Agent at [Puerto] San Jose de Guatemala.

Ran in and overhauled number 1 3-pounder [gun], and filled 47 saluting charges.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light breezes and airs from SW and SSW.

Barometer rising.

J.E. O'Connor, Oiler, reported the expiration of his enlistment.

The Commanding Officer made official calls on the United States Consular Agent, David M. Savage, and on the Commandante of the port.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Calm to light variable airs.

Foggy.

Barometer steady.

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23 April 1912

At anchor [Puerto] San Jose de Guatemala, Guatemala

Lat 13.90, Long -90.82

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from NNW and calm.

Barometer rising.

Foggy.

Made preparations for coaling.

Kedged the ship to 300 yards from U.S.S. "Prometheus" and anchored again with starboard anchor.

Started coaling from U.S.S. "Prometheus", transferring the coal in bags in the sailing launch of U.S.S. "Prometheus", towed by our steamer.

Draft before coaling: forward 13 feet 10 inches; aft 15 feet 3 inches.

8am to meridian:

Warm and sultry.

Calm.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Continued coaling ship as before.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Moderate breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling during the watch.

Heavy ground swell.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 93° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 100° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 90° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 100° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 97° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 95° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 95° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy.

Moderate to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

At 4.20pm stopped coaling, having taken on 112.2 tons on board.

Seven tons are left on deck in bags after filling the bunkers.

Heavy ground swell.

Kedged back to former anchorage and anchored with 60 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

Draft after coaling: forward 14 feet 6 inches; aft 16 feet 0 inches.

6pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy, hazy and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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24 April 1912

At anchor off [Puerto] San Jose de Guatemala, Guatemala, [and to San Diego]

Lat 13.90, Long -90.82

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from North to NE.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Light airs and breezes from NE to NNE, to calm.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SE to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Field day.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with moderate breezes from WSW to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] number 3 boiler at 2.45pm, and number 1 at 3.00pm.

Sent one empty gasoline tank to U.S.S. "Prometheus".

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 98° Fahrenheit; minimum 87° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

Transferred to U.S.S. "Vicksburg" papers to date from April 16, 1912, of E. Feeney, Seaman, who reported on board that vessel after departure of U.S.S. "Yorktown" from Panama.

Lifted safety valves on number 3 boiler by steam, 141 pounds steam pressure, at 5.55pm, and connected up at 6.00pm.

Lifted safety valves on number 1 boiler by steam at 143 pounds pressure at 6.50pm, and connected up at 6.55pm.

Made all preparations for getting under way and got under way at 7.02pm, in obedience to [Navy] Department's cipher cablegram of April 24^th.

Draft forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Steered various courses, at various speeds, Commanding Officer conning, leaving port, until 7.11pm, when changed course to S70°W (per standard compass), U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on port beam.

At 7.13pm put over patent log, reading 0.0.

Steaming full speed, three boilers.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 73.5.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light airs to light breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course S70°W (per standard compass).

At 12.00am changed course to S85°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 29.7.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 87.7.

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25 April 1912

At sea, en route to the Northward

Lat 14.50, Long -92.92

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from NW by West and NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S85°W (per standard compass).

At 12.40am the starboard main air pump broke down.

Stopped the starboard engine from 1.40am to 2.00am.

Took soundings as follows: at 2.00am bottom at 44 fathoms, hard gray sand; at 3.00am bottom at 55 fathoms, hard gray sand.

At 3.15am changed course to N65°W (per standard compass).

At 4.00am took a sounding and got bottom at 56 fathoms, hard gray sand.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 91.8.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, with hazy horizon.

Light airs from North to NNE.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N65°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on port beam.

Took a sounding at 5.00am, showing 85 fathoms of water, hard sand bottom.

At 6.45am changed course to NW (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 70.9.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.7.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NE to West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course N45°W (per standard compass).

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up drills.

Held divisional exercises.

W. Steinmetz, Seaman, is this day declared a deserter from this vessel and from the United States Naval Service.

L. Bauchmann, Mess Attendant Third-class, was this day released from solitary confinement by order of the Commanding Officer.

At 12.00pm changed course to N77°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 88.0.

Average steam 117 pounds, average revolutions 87.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course N77°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 102° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 89° Fahrenheit.

Condition of smokeless powder normal.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.9.

4pm to 6pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N77°W (per standard compass).

At 4.34pm hauled in the patent log, reading 39.2.

At 6.00pm put over patent log from an outrigger on port end of bridge, reading 39.2.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 93.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N77°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard beam.

Held secondary battery and searchlight drills from 7.15pm to 7.45pm.

Closed watertight doors for the night.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 91.5.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course (per standard compass) N77°W until 9.00pm, when changed course to N83°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 66.0.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.1.

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26 April 1912

At sea, bound Northward

Lat 15.40, Long -96.02

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course N83°W (per standard compass), three boilers, and in company with U.S.S. "Prometheus".

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.3.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light breezes and airs from West and WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N83°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard beam, distant 2600 yards.

Average revolutions 88.9, average steam 120 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N83°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard beam.

At 9.09am hauled in patent log, reading 41.6, and put on a new rotator.

Put over patent log at 9.14am, reading 41.6.

Lifted safety valves of boilers number 1, number 3 and number 4 by hand, both from fireroom and on deck, valves lifted at 140 pounds.

Field day.

The Executive and Medical Officers made regular weekly inspection of holds and living spaces.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 95° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 102° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 94° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 102° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 98° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 98° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 91° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 90° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Tested all magazine flood cocks and found them in good working order.

Between 11.00am and 12.00pm set all clocks back twelve (12) minutes.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course N83°W (per standard compass).

Sighted land on starboard bow at 1.15pm.

Sighted Port Angeles light bearing N34°W (per standard compass) at 3.08pm.

Passed Port Angeles light abeam, distant 4.25 miles, at 3.30pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.3.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course N83°W (per standard compass).

At 5.30pm changed course to N84°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 13.2.

Point of rocks abeam at 5.58pm.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.9.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N84°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" two points forward of starboard beam, distant 1800 yards.

At 6.45pm the port engine was stopped, due to port main air pump breaking down.

U.S.S. "Prometheus" went slow speed and closed in to 900 yards.

Exercised searchlight crews, lighting target on U.S.S. "Prometheus" with starboard searchlight, and drilled secondary guns crews.

Steamed various courses, to exercise guns in training, until 7.45pm, when resumed former course.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions: starboard 101.0; port 92.0 until stopped.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, starboard engine, 3 boilers, on course N84°W (per standard compass), port engine stopped, U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard beam.

At 8.08pm changed course to S89°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 32.4.

At 9.15pm went ahead full speed on port engine.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 88.3.

Port Angeles is also known as Puerto Ángel.

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27 April 1912

At sea, en route to the Northward

Lat 16.40, Long -99.27

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW to WNW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming full speed, three boilers, on course S89°W (per standard compass) until 1.32am, when changed course to N71°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.1.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard beam.

Took sounding at 2.40am, no bottom at 120 fathoms [of wire out].

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.4.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy, with light airs from NNW.

Barometer rising last hour [of watch].

Steaming as before, on course N71°W (per standard compass).

At 4.20am sighted a light of a steamer, headed about East and bearing N85°W (per standard compass).

At 4.00am took sounding, getting no bottom at 120 fathoms [of wire out].

At 4.34am ported the helm and passed astern of U.S.S. "Prometheus", then coming back to original course.

At 4.48am changed course to N76°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 3.8.

At 4.55am changed course to S57°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 4.0.

At 5.00am changed course to N71°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 5.0.

Sighted Point Escondido at 6.20am, bearing N10°E (per standard compass).

At 6.47am changed course to N73°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.4.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.3.

8am to meridian [Meridian to 4pm in log-book]:

Partly cloudy, hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N73°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on port beam, distant 1800 yards.

General cleaning.

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

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 98° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 100° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 98° Fahrenheit; D-1-M 93° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 89° Fahrenheit; D-13-M and C-3-M 95° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

At 11.32am set clocks back thirteen (13) minutes.

Average revolutions 89.4, average steam 122½ pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light and gentle breezes from West to WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N73°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on port beam.

At 12.30pm sighted low indistinct land on starboard beam.

W. Steinmetz, Seaman, was declared a deserter from this vessel and the United States Naval Service from April 25, 1912.

The following men were rated this day from Ordinary Seaman to Seaman, by order of the Commanding Officer: J.M. Wiemann, to date from March 1, 1912; R.L. Easley, to date from April 25, 1912.

At 3.20pm sighted La Roqueta Island [Roquita Island in log-book] bearing N52°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 97.0.

Average revolutions 89.8, average steam 120 pounds.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course (per standard compass) N73°W.

Sighted Acapulco light at 4.17pm.

Passed Acapulco light abeam, distant 0.7 [miles], at 5.49pm.

At 6.00pm changed course to N79°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 19.3.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 94.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N79°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 91.7.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light and gentle breezes from West.

Moonlight.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steamed on course N79°W (per standard compass).

At 9.45pm Acapulco light, about to disappear, bore N88½°E (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 50.3.

At 10.35pm sighted a fire on shore bearing on the starboard beam.

Average revolutions 86.1, average steam 120 pounds.

Point Escondido is also known as Punta Escondido.

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28 April 1912

At sea, en route to the Northward

Lat 17.65, Long -102.03

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with hazy horizon.

Light breezes from WSW to NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Moonlight.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N79°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard beam.

Moon set at 3.49am.

At 4.00am changed course to N67°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 3.8.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 92.0.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, on course N67°W (per standard compass).

Land in sight on starboard beam at daybreak.

Sighted Pacific Mail Steamship [Company's] "Peru" on starboard quarter at 5.49am.

Tested siren, whistle, engine room telegraph, and all bells and communications on bridge at 7.00am, all OK.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.4.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on course N67°W (per standard compass) until 9.30am, when changed course to N68°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 49.4.

At 8.00am sighted Punta Ixtapa [Italpa Point in log-book] bearing N19°W (per standard compass).

At 11.15am set clock back eleven (11) minutes.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 87.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N68°W (per standard compass).

At 12.10pm changed course to N76°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.5.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 98° Fahrenheit; A-6-M 100° Fahrenheit; A-11-M 92° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 98° Fahrenheit; C-3-M 95° Fahrenheit; D-1-93 98° Fahrenheit; D-2-M 93° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 89° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.3.

4pm to 6pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from WSW to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N76°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard beam.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 92.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course (per standard compass) N76°W.

Held collision quarters at 7.15pm to close watertight doors, Engineer's Division reported [ready] at 7.16.15pm, Powder Division at 7.17.00pm, secured at 7.17pm.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 95.3.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with gentle and moderate breezes to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

At 8.00pm changed course to N81°W (per standard compass), patent log 41.4.

At 10.15pm sighted Punta San Telmo bearing N50°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 61.4.

At 11.35pm changed course to N61°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 72.2, Punta San Telmo light bearing N8°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 92.4, average steam 125 [pounds].

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29 April 1912

At sea, en route to the Northward

Lat 19.20, Long -104.92

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, moonlight.

Light breezes from West and WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steamed on course N61°W (per standard compass).

At 12.12am passed [Punta] San Telmo light abeam, distant 7 miles.

At 2.00am [Punta] San Telmo light, about to disappear, bore S85°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 87.9, average steam 125 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NNW to North, to calm.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N61°W (per standard compass).

At 6.45am sighted Punta de Campos [Punta Campo in log-book] light bearing N19°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 30.9.

Average steam 122 pounds, average revolutions 88.8.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and hazy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course N61°W (per standard compass).

Passed Punta de Campos abeam at 8.07am, distant 11 miles.

Passed Piedra Blanca abeam at 9.25am, distant 9 miles.

Held quarters for muster, followed by setting up exercises.

Held battery drill.

Passed Graham Head abeam at 10.58am, distant 5½ miles.

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and awarded punishments as follows: A. Munk, Coal Passer, F.G. Focht, Second-class Fireman, H. Kennedy, Second-class Fireman, W.A. Magor, Second-class Fireman, F.W. Moy, Coppersmith, C.M. Stubbs, Coal Passer, W.G. Judd, Oiler, J.H.F. Weber, Water Tender, and C. Adams, Ordinary Seaman, offense disregard of orders, hanging wet clothes in passageways, ten (10) hours extra duty.

Set clocks back fourteen (14) minutes at 11.35am.

Passed Navidad Head abeam at 11.36am, distant 4 miles.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Los Frailes Islands [Los Fraile Islands in the log-book] abeam at 12.38pm, distant 2.3 miles.

At 1.28pm changed course to N46°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 89.8, and Punta Farallon [Farallon Island in log-book] abeam.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 98° Fahrenheit; minimum 88° Fahrenheit.

Condition of smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steamed on course N46°W (per standard compass).

At 5.00pm passed Black Rock abeam, distant 3.2 miles.

At end of watch Black Rock bore S62°E (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 91.2, average steam 120 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with hazy horizon, moonlight.

Fresh breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N46°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on port beam.

Held night secondary battery drill from 7.15pm to 7.35pm.

Average steam 122½ pounds, average revolutions 92.0.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Moderate breezes from NW to gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course N46°W (per standard compass).

Sighted [Cape] Corrientes light at 8.02pm, bearing N13°W.

Passed [Cape] Corrientes light abeam at 10.10pm, distant 10 miles.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 94.2.

Piedra Blanca is also known as Islote Peña Blanca.

Graham Head is also known as Punta Graham.

Navidad Head is also known as Cabeza de Navidad.

Los Frailes Islands are also known as Islotes Los Frailes.

Black Rock is also known as Roca Negra.

Cape Corrientes is also known as Cabo Corrientes.

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30 April 1912

At sea, en route to the Northward

Lat 21.86, Long -107.03

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NNW to NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on three boilers, in company with U.S.S. "Prometheus", on course N46°W (per standard compass).

Cape Corrientes light disappeared at about 12.30am, bearing S74°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.7.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light breezes from NW and NW by North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming on course N46°W (per standard compass).

The moon set [at] 5.00am.

At 5.00am sighted Cleopha Island bearing N25°E (per standard compass).

At 5.35am changed course to N39°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 25.0.

At 6.44am changed course to N38°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 26.3.

At 5.49am sighted White Rock bearing N6°W (per standard compass).

At end of watch peak on Cleopha Island bore S88°W (per standard compass), right tangent of Maria Magdalena Island [Madgalena Island in log-book] bore N75°W (per standard compass), White Rock bore N5°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 90.1, average steam 120 pounds.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N38°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on port beam.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held setting up and battery drills.

At 10.02am passed White Rock abeam, distant 12 miles, patent log [reading] 63.2.

At 11.30am set all clocks back eight (8) minutes.

While putting on main spring of number 4 3-pounder [gun], lost overboard extension handle for breech block, responsibility W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class.

While chipping a beading, in line of duty, L.T. Seeland [Seelund in log-book], Shipfitter Second-class, lost left eye, by being hit with a steel chip.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.7.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course N38°W (per standard compass) until 1.25pm, when changed course to N83°W (per standard compass), in obedience to [Navy] Department's order, received by radiogram via U.S.S. "Maryland” and U.S.S. "Preble", patent log [reading] 96.3.

Sighted U.S.S. "Preble" at 2.15pm.

Hauled aboard patent log at 3.13pm, reading 9.0.

Stopped at 3.13pm.

Lieutenant W. Glassford [U. Glassford in log-book], U.S. Navy, U.S.S. "Preble", on despatch duty, came on board at 3.17pm.

Went full speed, both engines, at 3.26pm, on course N83°W (per standard compass).

Put over patent log at 3.27pm, reading 9.0.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.9.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course N83°W (per standard compass).

At 4.31pm stopped both engines and transferred Lieutenant W. Glassford [U. Glassford in log-book], U.S. Navy, to U.S.S. "Preble".

Hauled in patent log at 4.30pm, reading 17.1.

At 4.35pm went ahead full speed, both engines, and put over patent log, reading 17.1.

U.S.S. "Preble" proceeded on duty assigned.

At 5.45pm sighted smoke bearing S70°W (per standard compass), which was later made out to be U.S.S. "Perry".

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N83°W (per standard compass).

Held searchlight drill and exercised secondary guns crews at port battery, sighting on target on U.S.S. "Prometheus", from 7.15pm to 7.45pm.

Steamed on various courses to alter the bearing of the target.

Average steam 117 pounds, average revolutions 89.7.

8pm to midnight:

[Omitted from log-book]

Approved: [signed] Thomas Washington, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

Cleopha Island is also known as Isla Maria Cleafas.

White Rock is also known as Roca Blanca.

Maria Magdalena Island is also known as Isla Maria Magdalena.

LOGS FOR MAY 1912

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1 May 1912

At sea, en route to the Northward

Lat 22.82, Long -110.00 [Latitude 32°49' N in log-book]

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, moonlight.

Light Westerly breezes.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N83°W (per standard compass), U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on the port beam.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.5

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from WNW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course N83°W (per standard compass).

Sighted land at 6.00am, bearing N70°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 88.4.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs to fresh breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N83°W (per standard compass).

At 8.06am changed course to S78°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 48.1.

At 8.18am sighted Cape Falso lighthouse bearing N78°30'W (per standard compass).

At 9.30am held quarters.

Held battery drill.

At 11.12am Cape Falso lighthouse bore abeam, distant 8½ miles, patent log [reading] 74.2, when changed course to N59°W (per standard compass).

At 11.42am Cape Falso lighthouse bore abeam, patent log [reading] 80.2.

At end of watch same bore N47°E (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N59°W (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperature 97°, minimum temperature 86° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 86.6.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course N59°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 90.8, average steam 122 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course N59°W (per standard compass).

At 6.15pm sighted steamer bearing West.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.2.

8pm to midnight:

Clear, moonlight.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N59°W (per standard compass).

At 8.45pm took a sounding and got no bottom at 120 fathoms [of wire out].

At 9.00pm changed course to N65°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 52.4.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 85.9.

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2 May 1912

At sea, en route to the Northward

Lat 24.72, Long -112.35

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and hazy, moonlight.

Gentle breezes from WNW to NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N65°W (per standard compass).

Soundings at 3.00am and 4.00am showed no bottom at 100 fathoms [of wire out].

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.0.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course N65°W (per standard compass).

Sighted Pacific Mail [Steamship] Company's S.S. "Peru" at 5.02am, bearing East.

Changed course to 5.30am to N43°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 17.0.

Took sounding at 5.45am, hard bottom at 76 fathoms.

Sighted land on starboard bow at 7.05am.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.7.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Steaming as before, on course N43°W (per standard compass).

Held quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting up and battery drill.

Entrada Point was abeam at 9.49am, distant 7.5 miles.

Cape Corso was abeam at 11.07am, distant 7.0 miles.

At 11.11am set clocks back 11 minutes.

At 12.00pm changed course to N51°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 66.8.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 86.8.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from NW by North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N51°W (per standard compass).

At 12.50pm sighted U.S.S. "Preble" and U.S.S. "Perry" bearing S61°E (per standard compass), which ships passed on starboard hand at 1.55pm.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature 94° Fahrenheit in [compartment] C-3-M.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 87.1.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Moderate breezes from WNW to NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N51°W (per standard compass).

At 5.15pm sighted steamer standing about NW and bearing ESE.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 88.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle to moderate breezes from NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course N51°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 90.6.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with moderate breezes from NW by West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course N51°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 88.3.

Entrada Point is also known as Punta Entrada.

Cape Corso is also known as Cabo Corso.

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3 May 1912

At sea, en route to the Northward

Lat 26.83, Long -114.37

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, moonlight.

Moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steamed on course N51°W (per standard compass).

At 1.05am the U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" took position on starboard beam, distant 1300 yards.

Average revolutions 87.7, average steam 120 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Moderate breezes from NW.

Barometer variable.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N51°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard beam.

At 7.30am sighted U.S. Army transport "Buford" standing SE.

Passed her on starboard hand at 8.00am.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.0.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NW to West by North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course N51°W (per standard compass) until 8.00am, when changed course to N52°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 16.2.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up exercises and battery drill.

The Executive Officer and Medical Officer inspected living and storeroom spaces.

Lifted safety valves by steam on numbers 1, 3 and 4 boilers at 142, 140 and 141 pounds respectively.

Sighted land bearing NE at 10.00am.

Took sounding at 10.30am, no bottom at 110 fathoms [of wire out].

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] C-3-M 86° Fahrenheit; minimum D-13-M 70° Fahrenheit.

Tested all flood cocks.

Made daily and fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.6.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with moderate breezes from NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course N52°W (per standard compass).

Published Deck Court in the case of R. Kelly [Kelley in log-book], Coal Passer, as follows: offense: April 27, 1912, at about 5.30pm, willfully and maliciously, and without justifiable cause, [did] assault, strike and ill-treat Harry Kennedy, Second-class Fireman, U.S. Navy; finding: proved by plea; sentence: to lose pay amounting to eight dollars ($8.00); sentence approved by Commanding Officer, May 1^st, 1912.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 89.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Moderate to strong breezes from NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Steamed at full speed, three boilers, on course N52°W (per standard compass).

Average revolutions 91.0, average steam 120 pounds.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy, with fresh breezes from NW by West.

Barometer rising.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N5°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard beam.

At 6.15pm passed steamer standing about SE.

At 7.00pm sighted high land bearing N17°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 122 pounds, average revolutions 90.7.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, moonlight last part [of watch].

Moderate to strong breezes from NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, on course N52°W (per standard compass) until 8.45pm, when changed course to N53°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 17.5.

At 10.00pm took sounding, bottom hard at 60 fathoms.

At 10.00pm sighted Cerros Island.

At 10.40pm sighted steamer standing to the SE.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 88.9.

Cerros Island is also known as Cedros Island.

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4 May 1912

At sea, en route to San Diego, California

Lat 29.15, Long -116.15

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from NNW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Steaming as before, on course N53°W (per standard compass).

Cerros Mountain was abeam at 12.22am, distant 15.5 miles, patent log [reading] 14.4.

Took soundings as follows: at 12.00am bottom at 65 fathoms; 2.00am no bottom at 110 fathoms [of wire out].

At 12.30am sighted a steamer bearing West and headed about North.

At 3.45am changed course to N29°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 73.4.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 96.5.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Moderate breezes from NNW.

Moonlight.

Barometer steady.

Steamed as before, on course N29°W (per standard compass).

At 5.00am sighted San Benito Island bearing West (per standard compass).

Average steam 117 pounds, average revolutions 88.7.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Moderate breezes from NNW to NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N29°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard beam.

Field day.

At 11.00am set all clocks back eight minutes.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 85.9.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N29°W (per standard compass).

At 1.20pm lighted fires under number 2 boiler.

Magazine temperatures: maximum [in compartment] C-3-M 87° Fahrenheit; minimum D-13-M 72° Fahrenheit.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 91.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course N29°W (per standard compass).

Lifted safety valves on boiler number 2 at 5.30pm, at 140 pounds steam.

Connected up boiler number 2 at 5.45pm.

Average steam 128 pounds, average revolutions 90.5.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steamed at full speed, with three boilers on course N29°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 91.2.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and hazy.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N29°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard quarter.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 94.8.

Cerros Mountain is also known as Cerro de Cedros.

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5 May 1912

At sea, en route to San Diego, California

Lat 32.50, Long -117.18 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N29°W (per standard compass), with U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" on starboard beam.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 98.1.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Steaming as before, on course N29°W (per standard compass).

Sighted land at 5.15am, bearing N13°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 90.8.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from NW and West by North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course N29°W (per standard compass).

At 9.30am sighted a small steamer going South, bearing N15°E (per standard compass).

At 11.05am sighted Los Coronados [Los Caranodos in log-book] bearing ahead.

At 11.10am set the clocks back 15 minutes.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Average revolutions 97.7, average steam 125 pounds.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N29°W (per standard compass).

Took magazines temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-13-M 79° Fahrenheit; minimum D-13-M 73° Fahrenheit.

At 1.27pm changed course to N22°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 57.7.

At 2.15pm passed Coronado Islands on port beam, distant 2¼ miles.

At 2.55pm hauled in patent log, reading 69.7.

At 3.00pm steered various courses, at various speeds, standing into harbor of San Diego, California, Commanding Officer and Navigator conning.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 93.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from NW by West to SW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming on various courses and speeds, entering San Diego harbor, Commanding Officer conning, until 4.05pm, when anchored with 30 fathoms of starboard chain, in 6¾ fathoms of water.

Received eight (8) bags of mail.

Made preparations for coaling.

Got under way at 5.04pm, and went alongside U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" at 5.21pm.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW to South.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Los Coronados are also known as Coronado Islands.

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6 May 1912

Moored alongside U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus", San Diego, California

Lat 32.710, Long -117.175 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SE by South.

Barometer steady.

Started coaling from the two after hatches of U.S.S. "Prometheus" using two whips.

During the watch took on board 56.6 tons of coal.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

One bag full of coal fell off the whip between the two ships and was lost overboard.

Draft of ship before coaling: forward 12 feet 7 inches; aft 14 feet 8 inches.

8am to meridian:

Pleasant.

Light airs to light breezes from SE by South to South.

Barometer rising.

Continued coaling ship as before.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, light drizzling rain.

Gentle breezes from South and SSE.

Barometer steady.

Continued coaling at 1.00pm.

U.S.S. "Perry" came alongside the port side of U.S.S. "Prometheus".

U.S.S. "Lawrence" went alongside U.S.S. "Iris".

The American steamer "Lyra" stood into the harbor at 1.45pm.

At 2.30pm finished coaling, having taken on board 260.8 tons.

Unmoored from U.S.S. "Prometheus" and came to anchor with starboard anchor, 30 fathoms of chain, in 6¾ fathoms of water, on the following bearings: end of wharf on Coronado side N49°E (per standard compass) and the end of Santa Fe wharf N58°W (per standard compass).

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Inspected magazines, condition good.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NW by West to South.

Barometer steady.

Let fires die out under number 3 and number 4 boilers at 5.30pm, same dead and disconnected at 6.45pm.

Torpedo boats U.S.S. "Perry" and U.S.S. "Preble" went alongside U.S.S. "Prometheus" and began coaling.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit; minimum 74° Fahrenheit.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light airs from South.

Barometer rising slowly.

The torpedo boats U.S.S. "Perry" and U.S.S. "Preble" shoved off from U.S.S. "Prometheus" and anchored.

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7 May 1912

At anchor San Diego, California

Lat 32.708, Long -117.172

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and partly cloudy, with light breezes from East by South to light airs from ENE.

Barometer unsteady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with calm.

Barometer rising.

S.S. "Roanoke" and United States survey ship U.S.C.G.S.S. "[Carlile P.] Patterson" stood in.

Torpedo boats U.S.S. "Stewart" and U.S.S. "Whipple" went alongside U.S.S. "Prometheus" and began coaling.

Liberty party returned, except O.A. Odjard, Chief Yeoman, A. Munk,[M. Munk in log-book], Coal Passer, W.R. Nickey, Baker Second-class, H.J. Schubert, Boatswain's Mate First-class, D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, and E.C. Africa, Ordinary Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

U.S.S. "Preble" got under way at 9.51am and shifted anchorage.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Iris".

The following named men returned on board one hour over time: O.A. Odjard, Chief Yeoman; and E.C. Africa, Ordinary Seaman.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy, with showers.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW to SSE.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Continued field day.

Commanding Officer of U.S.C.G.S.S. "[Carlile P.] Patterson" called on Commanding Officer.

Lightship "Madrona" stood into harbor and moored alongside of dock.

Torpedo boats moving about harbor during watch.

The following fresh provisions received on board for Paymaster's Department: 100 pounds onions; 805 pounds potatoes; 100 pounds carrots; 100 pounds turnips; 25 pounds cabbage; 60 dozen eggs; 200 pounds bread; 100 pounds pork loins.

Inspected magazines, air condition good.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Maximum temperature [in compartment] A-13-M 89° Fahrenheit, minimum temperature 70° Fahrenheit.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" shifted anchorage at 3.35pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from South by East and South, and calm.

Barometer rising.

The steamer "Roanoke" got under way and stood out of the harbor.

The rating of G. Santiago, Mess Attendant Second-class, was this day changed to Mess Attendant First-class, by authority of the Bureau of Navigation.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Calm and light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

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8 May 1912

At anchor San Diego, California

Lat 32.708, Long -117.172

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy to overcast.

Light airs from ENE and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned at 7.15am.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy, with showers.

Calm to light breezes from SE to SW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: S.F. Fuller, Coal Passer, A. Munk, Coal Passer, W.R. Nickey, Baker Second-class, H.J. Schubert [Shubert in log-book], Boatswain's Mate First-class, D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, R.L. Howell, Seaman, A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman, R.T. Potts, Ordinary Seaman, C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate, and C.C. Duckworth, Water Tender.

Held setting up drill and drills in preparation for target practice.

At 8.05am U.S.C.G.S.S. "[Carlile P.] Patterson" got under way and moored alongside Spreckels coal dock.

Torpedo boats under way in the harbor during watch.

Received on board for Paymaster's Department: five thousand dollars ($5000) in United States gold and silver coin, from U.S.S. "Iris".

J.E. O'Connor, Oiler, reenlisted on board and was sworn in by Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Held battery drills at 1.15pm.

Major G. Blakely, U.S. Army, commanding Fort Rosecrans, with aide, paid an official call on the Commanding Officer.

Sent liberty party ashore.

R.T. Potts, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board eight (8) hours over leave.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-13-M 89° Fahrenheit; minimum D-1-M 74° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Light breezes from NE by North to calm.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party left ship.

At 4.04pm United States lighthouse tender "Madrona" stood into harbor and moored alongside dock at 5.15pm.

U.S.C.G.S.S. "[Carlile P.] Patterson" shoved off from coal dock and anchored in the stream.

Steamer "President" stood into harbor and moored alongside Santa Fe dock.

The effects of the late Commander L.C. Bertolette, U.S. Navy, were this day transferred to U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" for transfer to Mrs. L.C. Bertolette, at San Francisco, California.

N.O. Bassham, Ordinary Seaman, failed to return to ship from absence on duty.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and calm.

Barometer steady.

J.C. Snell, Electrician Second-class, returned absent over leave five (5) hours.

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9 May 1912

At anchor San Diego, California

Lat 32.708, Long -117.172

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

L.T. Seeland, Shipfitter Second-class, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, was transferred to U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" for transfer to the United States Naval Hospital at Mare Island, California.

Liberty party returned, the following named men were absentees: B. Scott, Mess Attendant Second-class; R. Neil, Yeoman Second-class; E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman; J. Hawthorne, Seaman; C.J. Bird, Ordinary Seaman; A.W. Webb, Seaman; and A.V. Stevens, Seaman.

S.G. Duke, Seaman, returned from liberty nineteen (19) hours over leave.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" got under way at 8.03am and stood out of harbor.

U.S.S. "Goldsborough", U.S.S. "A-3", and U.S.S. "Fortune" maneuvered about the harbor.

Held quarters for muster, followed by setting up and battery drill, absentees as follows: S.F. Fuller, Coal Passer, A. Munk, Coal Passer, W.R. Nickey, Baker Second-class, H.J. Schubert [Shubert in log-book], Boatswain's Mate First-class, D.E. Storer, Seaman, R.L. Howell, Seaman, A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman, C.C. Duckworth, Water Tender, C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate, J. Hawthorne, Seaman, E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman, R. Neil, Yeoman Third-class, B. Scott, Mess Attendant Second-class, A.V. Stevens, Seaman, A.W. Webb, Seaman, N.O. Bassham, Ordinary Seaman, and C.J. Bird, Ordinary Seaman.

C.J. Bird, Ordinary Seaman, reported on board two (2) hours over leave.

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and awarded punishments as follows: E.C. Africa, Ordinary Seaman, 1 hour over leave, 5 days' extra duty; and O.A. Odjard, Chief Yeoman, 1 hour over leave, restricted.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

B. Scott, Mess Attendant Second-class, returned to the ship five (5) hours over leave.

Received stores in the Commissary and Ordnance Departments as follows: Commissary [Department]: 70 pounds bologna; 120½ pounds cheese; 100 pounds [sauer]kraut; 600 pounds coffee; 20 pounds hops; and 16 gallons syrup; [in] Ordnance [Department]: 14,800 rounds ball cartridges, .30 caliber (new model); 8,000 rounds ball cartridges, .30 caliber (old model); 5,000 rounds B.B. cartridges, .22 caliber; 1285 pounds cannon powder; 4,000 rounds blank cartridges, .30 caliber; and 108 3-pounder cartridge cases.

Sent liberty party ashore.

H.J. Schubert [Shubert], Boatswain's Mate First-class, returned to the ship 57 hours over time.

J. Hawthorne, Seaman, and R. Neil, Yeoman Third-class, returned to the ship 9 hours over time.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy to overcast.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Whipple", U.S.S. "Hopkins", U.S.S. "Hull" and U.S.S. "Fortune" maneuvered about harbor.

C.C. Duckworth, Water Tender, returned on board 34 hours over leave.

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

Sighted steamer "Harvard" standing into harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light airs from West by South to WSW.

Barometer steady.

W.R. Nickey, Baker Second-class, was returned on board by patrol, tight, 64 hours over leave, having broken arrest, and by order of the Commanding Officer was confined for safekeeping.

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10 May 1912

At anchor San Diego, California

Lat 32.708, Long -117.172

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and drizzly.

Calm to variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and drizzly.

Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty party returned to the ship.

E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman, returned to the ship 24 hours over leave.

E.C. Africa, Ordinary Seaman, was found to be absent from the ship without permission from proper authority.

By order of the Commanding Officer W.R. Nickey, Baker Second-class, was released from confinement.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with calm to light airs from SW by West.

Barometer rising.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up and gun drills.

D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, returned to the ship 73 hours over time.

Absentees as follows: S.F. Fuller, Coal Passer, A. Munk, Coal Passer, R.L. Howell, Seaman, A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman, C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate, A.V. Stevens, Seaman, A.W. Webb, Seaman, N.O. Bassham, Seaman, C.A. Peterson, Seaman, R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Second-class and E.C. Africa, Ordinary Seaman.

The Captain held mast and assigned punishments as follows: B. Scott, Mess Attendant Second-class, five (5) hours over leave, ten days' extra duty.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 86° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 72° Fahrenheit.

Condition of smokeless powder normal.

Tested all magazine flood cocks and found same in good working order.

The Executive Officer and the Medical Officer made the usual weekly inspection of storerooms and living spaces.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast.

Light Westerly airs.

Barometer steady.

Held battery drill at 1.15pm.

Received the following supplies from U.S.S. "Iris" for general storekeeper: 250 incandescent lamps, 16 candlepower; and 24 electric dry cells.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Served out clean bags and hammocks.

R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Second-class, returned to the ship 11 hours over time.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer rising, then falling.

R.L. Howell, Seaman, and A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman, returned to the ship 64½ hours over time.

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11 May 1912

At anchor San Diego, California

Lat 32.708, Long -117.172

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light airs from NNW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with light airs from North.

Barometer rising.

American-Hawaiian Steamship Company [American-Hawaiian Line in log-book] steamer "Virginian" ["Virginean" in log-book] stood in at 7.00am.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Light airs and gentle breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

General cleaning.

At 8.13am sighted the American steamer "Santa Clara" standing into the harbor, which ship moored at the Santa Fe wharf.

Received provisions, in good condition, for the general mess as follows: 6 hindquarters beef, 888 pounds; 6 fore quarters beef, 1128 pounds; 2 sheep, 106 pounds; 6 cases pork loins, 243 pounds; and 400 pounds bread.

The steam yacht "Venita" shifted anchorage at 11.15am [1.15 in log-book] up the harbor.

P.H. Cox, Seaman, was found drunk on board and was placed in solitary confinement.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes from WNW to West.

Barometer falling.

Making preparations for target practice.

Bore-sighting main battery and overhauling recoil cylinders.

A.V. Stevens, Seaman, returned to ship absent over leave 55 hours.

Delivered specification of Summary Court Martial to the following named men: H.J. Schubert [Shubert in log-book], Boatswain's Mate First-class; C.C. Duckworth, Water Tender; W.R. Nickey, Baker Second-class; and D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-6-M 86° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 86° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Light breezes and airs from WNW.

Barometer steady.

C.A. Peterson, Seaman, was brought on board at 5.00pm by the Chief of Police of San Diego.

Continued bore-sighting the battery.

A.W. Webb, Seaman, and N.O. Bassham, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 81 hours over leave.

P.H. Cox, Seaman, was released from solitary confinement.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light airs from WNW and light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

E.C. Africa, Ordinary Seaman, was brought on board by patrol, having left the ship without permission from proper authority.

The American steamer "Yale" passed into the harbor and moored to the dock at 10.40pm.

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[Inserted note]

(Additional) ship's log, May 11, 1912.

8am to meridian:

Lieutenant J.M. Enochs, U.S. Navy, Deck Court, met the following cases at 10.30am, and tried them as follows:

Edward McCartin, Second-class Fireman: twenty-four (24) hours over leave; sentence: to lose pay amounting to twenty-two dollars ($22.00).

Ray Neil, Yeoman Third-class: nine (9) hours over leave; sentence: to lose pay amounting to thirteen dollars and thirty-tree cents ($13.33).

Richard T. Potts, Ordinary Seaman: seven (7) hours over leave; sentence: to lose pay amounting to six dollars and ninety-five cents ($6.95).

Joseph Hawthorne, Seaman: nine (9) hours over leave; sentence: to lose pay amounting to eleven dollars ($11.00).

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12 May 1912

At anchor San Diego, California, [and to, and at anchor off Coronados Islands]

Lat 32.708, Long -117.172

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Light breezes from North by West and NW.

Barometer [falling].

The ship started to swing to ebb tide at 1.30am [11.30 in log-book].

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs and breezes from NW and NW by North.

Barometer steady.

Removed the counter-recoil springs and piston rods from the recoil cylinder on number 6 6-inch gun.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from West to SW by West.

Barometer steady.

Making preparations for target practice.

Overhauling recoil cylinders and bore-sighting.

Received from steamer "Queen": 65 6-inch blind shells.

J.M. Manning, First-class Fireman, left ship on fifteen days' leave of absence.

E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, returned to ship, absent over leave one (1) hour.

A reward of ten dollars was paid to the civil authorities of San Diego, California, for the apprehension and arrest of each of the following men, who were stragglers from this vessel: E.C. Africa, Ordinary Seaman; and C.A. Peterson, Seaman.

Steamer "Princess Sophia" stood in and moored alongside of coal dock at 9.06am.

Lighted fires under number 3 boiler at 8.30am, and under number 4 boiler at 8.50am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Making preparations for target practice, overhauling recoil cylinders.

The Commanding Officer, accompanied by Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Paymaster Arthur Middleton, U.S. Navy, paid an official call on the Commanding Officer [of] Fort Rosecrans.

Lifted safety valves of number 3 boiler by steam at 143 pounds at 1.45pm, and connected up at 1.50pm.

Lifted safety valves of number 4 boiler by steam at 140 pounds at 2.00pm, and connected up at 2.05pm.

Made all preparations for, and got under way at 3.02pm.

Steered various courses and speed, leaving San Diego, Commanding Officer conning.

Draft forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from West to WNW.

Barometer rising, then steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on various courses, standing down towards anchorage off Coronado Islands.

At 4.20pm set course to S20°E (per standard compass).

At 5.50pm steered various courses, Commanding Officer conning.

At 5.59pm went half speed, and at 6.05pm stopped both engines.

Anchored at 6.10pm in 14 fathoms of water, with 60 fathoms of starboard chain at water's edge.

Bearings of anchorage: North end of Coronado Island N78°W (per standard compass), South end of Coronado island S15°W (per standard compass).

Draft forward 14 feet 0 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

At 6.10pm banked fires under boilers number 3 and number 4.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Light airs and breezes from NW to NW by West.

Barometer steady.

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13 May 1912

At anchor off Las Coronados Islands, [and at sea for target practice]

Lat 32.30, Long -117.20 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from NW to WNW.

Barometer steady.

Overhauling counter-recoil springs of number 4 6-inch gun.

Making preparations for getting under way.

Spread fires under boilers number 3 and number 4.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer rising.

Got under way at 8.04am and steamed on various courses and speeds, with Navigator conning, and ran over range in preparation for target practice.

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

At 12.08pm stopped.

At 1.03pm went ahead full speed and continued steaming over the target range on various courses.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer unsteady.

Steaming various courses and speeds, Navigator conning, until 4.53pm, when anchored with 45 fathoms of chain, in 14¾ fathoms of water.

At 7.06pm got under way, steaming various courses and speeds, Navigator conning, over target range in preparation for target practice.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming various courses and speeds over target range, Navigator conning, until 9.39pm, when anchored with 60 fathoms of starboard chain, in 16 fathoms of water.

Las Coronados Islands are also known as Coronado Islands.

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14 May 1912

At anchor off the Coronados Islands, California, [at sea on target range, and to and at anchor San Diego, California, and to and at anchor off the Coronados Islands]

Lat 32.66, Long -117.22 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and foggy, with mist.

Variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and misty, foggy first part [of watch].

Light airs from NNW to gentle breezes from NW by North.

Barometer rising.

Sighted United States tug U.S.S. "Fortune" at 5.45am.

Received one bag of mail from U.S.S. "Fortune".

Made preparations for and got under way at 7.11am, steaming various speeds and courses, steaming over range, with Navigator conning.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from NW by North to NW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Published Deck Courts as per list appended [not included].

Continued steaming over the target range and holding gun drill until 9.16am, when headed for San Diego, setting course N15°W (per standard compass).

At 10.15am changed course to N25°W (per standard compass), at 11.15am to N30°W (per standard compass), at 11.27am to N25°W (per standard compass), at 11.35am to N35°W (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 79.5.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Gentle breezes from NW by North and NW.

Barometer steady.

Steamed on various courses into San Diego harbor, and at 12.40pm anchored with starboard anchor, 30 fathoms of chain, in 6½ fathoms of water, off the Santa Fe wharf.

A steamer from U.S.S. "Iris" brought a lighter alongside with the following target practice ammunition, which was shipped from Naval Magazine, Mare Island, California: 65 6-inch, 40 caliber, charges, smokeless powder index number 365; 3 boxes containing 45 3-pounder cartridges, complete, with tracer, [smokeless powder] index number 280; and one box containing 45 1-pounder cartridges, complete, smokeless powder [index] number 552.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Iris" made an official call on the Commanding Officer.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from West by North.

Barometer falling.

Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Keller and Ensign Olson [Oleson in log-book], U.S. Navy, reported on board for umpires during target practice.

Got under way at 5.43pm and headed out of harbor, the Captain conning.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light Westerly breezes and airs.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course S15°E (per standard compass).

At 7.06pm stopped both engines for two minutes, while passing over some fishing nets spread in the channel.

At 7.20pm sighted Las Coronados bearing one point on starboard bow.

Average steam 100 pounds, average revolutions 86.0.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

At 8.56pm came to anchor off target range in 16 fathoms of water and with 60 fathoms of starboard chain.

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15 May 1912

At anchor off Las Coronados Islands, California

Lat 32.43, Long -117.26

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and foggy, with light breezes from NW to NW by North.

Barometer falling.

Started fog bell at 3.45am.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from NNW.

Barometer steady.

Tug U.S.S. "Fortune" stood out and tied up astern of us, awaiting her duty as repair boat for this ship while firing.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, thick fog.

Light and gentle breezes from NNW and NW by West.

Barometer steady.

Anchored on target range, all ready [already in log-book] to fire when fog clears.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Light breezes to light airs from NNW.

Barometer steady.

At 2.30pm fog began to lift.

At 2.43pm got under way to hold target practice, United States tug U.S.S. "Fortune" casting off at 2.30pm.

Steamed at various speeds, on various courses, on target range, holding target practice, Commanding Officer conning.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, foggy.

Light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

Steamed at various speeds on the range, holding target practice.

A boat anchor was lost overboard due to anchor line fouling the propeller, and there not being time to clear the line.

Finished day target practice and started night practice.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from NW and calm.

Barometer steady.

A 1-pounder front sight, belonging to U.S.S. "Rowen", was lost overboard from 1-pounder gun number 2.

Finished night practice.

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16 May 1912

At anchor off Coronados Islands, California, [and to, and at anchor San Diego, California]

Lat 32.66, Long -117.22 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs and breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from North by West to NW.

Barometer steady.

Made preparations for getting under way.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs to light breezes from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 8.00am got under way to take in target screens and boats, preparatory to going back to San Diego harbor.

Draft forward 13 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Steered various courses, at various speeds, Navigator conning, and after picking up all boats, steadied on course N35°W (per standard compass).

A Summary Court Martial, of which Ensign Ellis Lando, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 10.00am and tried the following named men: A.W. Webb, Seaman; W.R. Nickey, Baker Second-class; A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman; D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman; C.A. Peterson, Seaman; H.J. Schubert [Shubert in log-book], Boatswain's Mate First-class; C.C. Duckworth, Water Tender; A.V. Stevens, Seaman; E.C. Africa, Ordinary Seaman; and R.L. Howell, Seaman.

Summary Court Martial then adjourned to await the orders of the convening authority.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 76.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Moderate breeze from WNW to calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course N35°W (per standard compass) until 12.30pm, when changed course to N28°W (per standard compass).

Steam steering gear broke at 12.35pm, steered by engines and hand steering gear until 1.00pm, when steam steering gear was repaired.

Steered various speeds and courses, Commanding Officer conning, until 2.12pm, when anchored with 30 fathoms starboard chain, in 6½ fathoms of water, on following bearings: Coronado dock S69°E (per standard compass), coal dock N30°E (per standard compass).

Draft forward 13 feet 3 inches, aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Let fires die out under number 3 and number 4 boilers at 2.30pm.

Disconnected numbers 3 and 4 boilers at 3.20pm.

Sent liberty party ashore on 48 hours' liberty.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NW to WSW.

Barometer steady.

G. Ellison, Chief Electrician, went on leave, which expires at midnight May 27, 1912.

J.C. Snell, Electrician Second-class, went on leave, which expires at midnight May 26, 1912.

The following named men were this day discharged from this vessel and from the United States Naval Service, by reason of expiration of enlistment: E. Stohan, Quartermaster Third-class; J.M. Wiemann, Seaman; W.H.P. Stephanski, Ordinary Seaman; B.J. Smith, Coal Passer; and E. King, Second-class Fireman.

W.H. Allis reenlisted for four years as Coxswain, and was issued an acting appointment as Boatswain's Mate Second-class.

W.H. Allis, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, left the ship on thirty days' leave, to report at the expiration thereof on board U.S.S. "Hancock" for duty.

L.H. Robb, Master-at-Arms Second-class, transferred to United States Naval Training Station, San Francisco, California, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, to report on May 26, 1912.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and foggy.

Light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

At 8.05pm steamer "Harvard" stood into harbor and moored alongside Santa Fe wharf.

At 8.25pm the ship commenced swinging to ebb tide.

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17 May 1912

At anchor San Diego, California

Lat 32.705, Long -117.182

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy, overcast and foggy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and foggy.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

A steamer stood into harbor at 5.30am.

United States tug U.S.S. "Fortune" stood into harbor at 6.00am.

Commenced painting ship.

At 8.20am steamer "Yosemite" stood into harbor.

N.O. Bassham [N.A. Bassham in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, found to be absent from ship without authority upon search made at 6.00am.

C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate, returned to ship, absent over leave 216 hours.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, foggy and hazy.

Variable light airs to calm.

Barometer rising.

Continued painting ship.

The following named men were declared deserters from this ship and the United States Naval Service this date from May 7, 1912: S.F. Fuller, Coal Passer; and A. Munk, Coal Passer.

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast.

W.B. Perdue, Chief Yeoman, left the ship on thirty days' leave of absence.

C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate, was made a prisoner at large awaiting trial by General Court Martial.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NW to SW.

Barometer steady.

Continued painting ship.

U.S.S. "Hull" stood out at 12.40pm, and returned at 3.30pm.

The American-Hawaiian Steamship Company [American-Hawaiian Line in log-book] steamer "Nebraskan" stood out at 3.30pm.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 89° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 70° Fahrenheit.

Condition of smokeless powder normal.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Ensign E. Lando, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 2.33pm and tried the cases of P.H. Cox, Seaman, and F.F. Flandry [Flandery in log-book], Seaman, adjourning at 2.45pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Variable light airs to calm.

Barometer falling.

Continued painting ship.

U.S.S. "Perry" and U.S.S. "Preble" stood into harbor and tied up alongside Coronado dock.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from NNW to WNW.

Barometer steady.

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18 May 1912

At anchor San Diego, California

Lat 32.705, Long -117.182

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and foggy.

Variable light airs to calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and foggy.

Calm to light airs from NE by East.

Barometer rising.

Continued painting ship.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with light airs from NE by East to SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Continued painting ship.

Received 200 pounds bread in the Commissary Department.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy to clear.

Variable light airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

S.G. Duke, Seaman, was discharged from this ship and from the Naval Service, by reason of purchase, authorized by Bureau of Navigation's letter number E.M.E.H.W.A. of April 30, 1912.

W.R. Nickey, Baker Second-class, was discharged from this ship and from the United States Naval Service, with a bad conduct discharge, in accordance with sentence of Summary Court Martial.

Liberty party returned.

Acting appointments were issued to the following named men: H.L Heilman, Coxswain, as Boatswain's Mate Second-class; C.E. Singer, Seaman, as Coxswain; and C.A. Bryant, Seaman, as Quartermaster Third-class, to date from May 17, 1912.

The following named men were rated: R. Simmons, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; H.M. Jones, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; and J.F. Barnett, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman.

Made daily inspections of magazines and smokeless powder, condition normal.

Published the records of proceedings of Summary Courts Martial as per list appended [below].

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer falling.

C.B. Havens, Quartermaster Third-class, left the ship on five (5) days' leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from NNE to NE.

Barometer steady.

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[Inserted note]

Additional to ship's log, May 18, 1912.

Meridian to 4pm (additional):

Published Summary Courts Martial proceedings in the following cases:

R.L. Howell, Seaman; offense: 64½ hours over leave; tried by Summary Court Martial May 16, 1912; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $29.90; proceedings and sentence approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) May 18, 1912.

Arthur W. Webb, Seaman; offense: May 11^th, 1912, over leave 57 hours; tried by Summary Court Martial May 16, 1912; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $14.96; proceedings and sentence approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) May 18, 1912.

P.H. Cox, Seaman; offense: May 10^th, 1912, about 11.00pm was absent from ship without leave from proper authority, and, furthermore, that about 8.00am on May 11^th, 1912, under the influence of intoxicating liquor on board ship, not having been on liberty during the preceding twenty-four hours; finding: proved by plea; sentence: to be confined for one month and to lose pay amounting to $13.20; proceedings and sentence approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) May 18, 1912.

C.C. Duckworth, Water Tender; offense: May 9, 1912, over leave 34 hours; tried by Summary Court Martial May 16, 1912; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $22.10; proceedings and sentence approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) May 18, 1912.

C.A. Peterson, Seaman; offense: May 9, 1912, at about 3.00pm, sent ashore on duty, to return immediately upon the completion of such duty, failed to return as directed until about 5.00pm, May 11, 1912, when delivered by the civil authorities of San Diego, California; finding: proved by plea; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $22.88; proceedings and sentence approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) May 18, 1912.

A.V. Stevens, Seaman; offense: May 11, 1912, over leave 55 hours; tried by Summary Court Martial May 16, 1912; sentence: to be confined for two months, and to lose pay amounting to $38.19; proceedings and sentence approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) May 18, 1912.

W.R. Nickey, Baker Second-class; offense: May 9, 1912, over leave 64 hours; tried by Summary Court Martial May 16, 1912; sentence: to be discharged from the [Naval] Service with a bad conduct discharge; proceedings and sentence approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) May 18, 1912.

E.C. Africa, Ordinary Seaman; offense: May 10, 1912, at about 8.00am, left [leave in log-book] ship without permission from proper authority and remained absent until May 11, 1912, about 11.00pm, when delivered on board by ship's patrol; tried by Summary Court Martial may 16, 1912; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $29.62.

A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman; offense: May 10, 1912, over leave 64½ hours; tried by Summary Court Martial May 16, 1912; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $23.68; proceedings and sentence approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) May 18, 1912.

F.F. Flandry [Flandery in log-book], Seaman; offense: May 10, 1912, about 11.00pm, absent from ship without leave from proper authority; tried by Summary Court Martial May 16, 1912; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $13.20; proceedings and sentence approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) May 18, 1912.

H.J. Schubert [Shubert in log-book], Boatswain's Mate First-class; offense: May 9, 1912, over leave 57 hours; tried by Summary Court Martial May 16, 1912; sentence: to be confined for one month and to lose pay amounting to $22.10; proceedings and sentence approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) May 18, 1912.

D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman; offense: May 10, 1912, over leave 83 hours; tried by Summary Court Martial May 16, 1912; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $11.84; proceedings and sentence approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) May 18, 1912.

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19 May 1912

At anchor off San Diego, California

Lat 32.705, Long -117.182

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with calm.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs and breezes from WSW.

Barometer steady.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-13-M 88° Fahrenheit, minimum temperature A-13-M 88° Fahrenheit.

Ash lighter brought alongside at 3.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West, West by North and South by West and calm.

Barometer steady.

R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Second-class, was placed in solitary confinement, for being surly and disrespectful in manner to his superior officer.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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20 May 1912

At anchor San Diego, California, [and at sea, en route to Mare Island, California]

Lat 32.705, Long -117.182

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light airs from South to SW and calm.

Barometer steady.

Received on board, in [good] condition, for the general mess: 400 pounds bread; and 2 cases of oranges.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SSW to West by North.

Barometer rising slowly.

The following stores were received aboard for Paymaster's Department: 1085 pounds potatoes; 225 pounds cabbage; 90 pounds eggs; 95 pounds onions; 90 pounds turnips.

R.W. Clark, Seaman, returned on board, absent over leave two (2) hours.

The bags and hammocks of the following named men, stragglers, were transferred to U.S.S. "Iris", for transfer to U.S.S. "Vicksburg": W. Steinmetz, Seaman; and E. Feeney, Seaman.

Fires were lighted under the following boilers at the following times: number 3 at 10.00am; and number 1 at 11.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from West to SW.

Barometer falling.

Lifted safety valves on boiler number 3 by steam at 140 pounds at 3.20pm.

Started making preparations for getting under way.

4pm to 6pm [8pm in log-book]:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Making preparations for getting under way.

Torpedo boats under way in harbor during watch.

C.B. Havens, Quartermaster Third-class, returned from two days' leave of absence.

At 5.00pm, in obedience to the [Navy] Department's telegraphic order of May 18, 1912, got under way for Mare Island, California.

Steered various courses, at various speeds, Commanding Officer conning, standing out of San Diego harbor.

At 5.56pm put over patent log, reading 0.0.

Draft upon getting under way: forward 13 feet 2 inches; aft 16 feet 0 inches.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 82.8.

6pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from NW by West.

Barometers steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, out of San Diego harbor.

At 6.09pm set course N57°W (per standard compass).

At 6.26pm Point Loma light bore abeam, patent log [reading] 1.9.

At end of watch Point Loma light bore S68½°E.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.3.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from West to WNW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N57°W (per standard compass).

At 8.00pm changed course to N58°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 18.0.

Average steam 120 pounds, average revolutions 92.9.

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21 May 1912

At sea, en route to Mare Island, California

Lat 34.20, Long -119.60 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WSW.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N58°W (per standard compass).

Passed Catalina Island (SE tangent) abeam at 2.18am, distant 9.5 miles.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 92.3.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from WSW to NW by West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming as before, on course N58°W (per standard compass).

Point Vincente was abeam at 5.05am, distant 4.2 miles.

Sighted Point Dume at 4.40am, bearing N64°W (per standard compass).

At 6.30am sighted Santa Barbara and Anacapa Islands.

At 6.05am changed course to N75°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 3.5.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 91.1.

At 8.00am changed course to N85°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 20.

Aired bedding.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Gentle to fresh breezes from NW by West to West by South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N85°W (per standard compass).

At 8.30am passed steamer "Argyll", headed about East by South.

At 10.08am passed steamer "President", headed about South by East.

At 9.25am sighted Point Dume lighthouse.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, absentee: N.O. Bassham, Ordinary Seaman.

Held drill landing force fully equipped.

Divisional officers inspected bedding.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 95.3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Fresh breezes from West by South.

Barometer falling.

Steaming full speed, on course N85°W (per standard compass).

Magazines temperatures: [compartment] A-6-M 90° Fahrenheit; D-13-M 74° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Average steam 107 pounds, average revolutions 92.2.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy, hazy.

Fresh and moderate breezes from West by South to West by North.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N85°W (per standard compass).

At 4.50pm sighted Point Conception lighthouse bearing N89°W (per standard compass).

At 5.09pm changed course to N83°W [S83°W in log-book] (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 89.6.

At 5.42pm sighted a two-masted schooner, "Iaqua Eureka", bearing ½ point on starboard bow, which passed on port hand.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 98.0.

6pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle to moderate breezes from West by North.

Barometer rising.

Steaming under three boilers, full speed, on course N83°W (per standard compass), until 7.08pm, when changed course to N65°W (per standard compass), Point Conception light then being abeam (N8°E), distant 3.2 miles, and Point Arguello N48°W (per standard compass).

At 8.00pm Point Conception bore S83°30'E (per standard compass) and Point Arguello N24°W (true).

By order of the Commanding Officer released R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Second-class, from confinement and restored him to duty.

Closed watertight doors.

Average steam [left blank] pounds, average revolutions [left blank].

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes from NW.

Barometer rising slowly.

Steaming as before, on course N65°W (per standard compass).

At 8.50pm Point Arguello light was abeam, distant 3.6 miles, when changed course to N48°W (per standard compass).

At 10.21pm sighted a steamer 1 point on starboard quarter, at 10.09pm a steamer 1 point on port bow, and at 11.05pm a steamer 1 point on starboard bow.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 94.0.

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22 May 1912

At sea, en route from San Diego, California, to Mare Island, California

Lat 36.50, Long -122.10 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

Moonlight, moon set at 12.19am.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N48°W (per standard compass).

At 1.30am passed a steamer standing about SE.

At 3.59am sighted Piedras Blancas [Piedras Blanca in log-book] light bearing N12°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 81.1.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 87.8.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and misty.

Variable light airs.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, on course (per standard compass) N48°W.

Passed several lumber schooners, standing (approximately) SE.

Passed Piedras Blancas [Piedra Blancas in log-book] light abeam at 5.58am, distant 12.5 miles.

At 7.00am tested whistle, siren, and engine room telegraphs and annunciators.

Average steam 110 pounds, average revolutions 92.4.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and hazy, with passing showers, to partly cloudy and clear.

Calm to light airs from East.

Barometer rising slowly last hour.

Steaming as before, on course N48°W [S48°W in log-book] (per standard compass) until 11.26am, when changed the [to in log-book] course to N39°W (per standard compass), Point Sur being abeam, distant 5.1 miles.

At 9.25am sighted U.S.S. "Annapolis" one point on port bow.

At 9.48am sighted steamer ahead.

At 10.05am sighted lumber schooner two points on starboard bow.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 92.3.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SE to SW, to light airs from NW by West.

Barometer falling.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N39°W (per standard compass).

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Maximum magazine temperature: [compartment] A-6-M 91° Fahrenheit.

Sold at public auction the effects of A. Munk, Coal Passer, and S.F. Fuller, Coal Passer, deserters.

Amount realized from the sale: $3.55.

Held bag inspection.

Average steam 112 pounds, average revolutions 88.4.

4pm to 6pm:

Partly cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming at full speed, three boilers, on course N39°W (per standard compass).

At 4.20pm sighted Año Nuevo lighthouse bearing N35°W (per standard compass).

At 4.30pm sighted Pigeon Point lighthouse bearing N38½°W (per standard compass).

At 5.05pm changed course to N54°W (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 91.8.

At end of watch Año Nuevo lighthouse bore abeam and Pigeon Point [Pidgeon Point in log-book] lighthouse bore N23°W (per standard compass).

6pm to 8pm:

Pleasant.

Light airs from NW by West to calm.

Barometer steady.

Steaming on course N54°W (per standard compass) until 6.37pm, when changed course to N33°W (per standard compass), Pigeon Point light bearing abeam, distant about 3.5 miles, using three boilers, natural draught.

Average steam 112 pounds, average revolutions 92.3.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NE.

Barometer falling.

Steaming as before, on course N33°W (per standard compass).

Sighted Farallon [Island] light at 8.23pm, bearing N56°W (per standard compass).

Sighted Montara light at 8.35pm, bearing N13°W (per standard compass).

Passed Montara light abeam at 9.26pm, distant 3.4 miles.

Steered various courses and speeds, entering San Francisco Bay, with Navigator conning the ship.

Hauled patent log aboard at 11.00pm, reading 49.9.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 89.2.

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23 May 1912

At anchor off Angel Island, San Francisco Bay, California, [and to, and at Mare Island Navy Yard, California]

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSE to SSW.

Barometer steady.

Steaming various courses, at various speeds, Navigator conning, standing into anchorage in San Francisco Bay.

At 12.25am came to anchor in 13 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain, starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: Angel Island N4°E (per standard compass), Alcatraz Island S73°E (per standard compass).

Draft forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches.

Average revolutions 66.6, average steam 125 pounds.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer steady.

At 7.30am got under way to continue to Mare Island, California.

Steered various speeds and courses, Navigator conning, standing up San Francisco Bay to Mare Island Navy Yard.

Average steam 125 pounds, average revolutions 58.8.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

Steaming as before, full speed, three boilers, on various courses, Navigator conning, on passage from Angel Island to Mare Island Navy Yard.

Average steam 115 pounds, average revolutions 85.0.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with calm and light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

At 12.15pm passed line to dock, securing alongside dock at 12.35pm.

Draft aft 16 feet, forward [aft in log-book] 12 feet 6 inches.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commandant of the Navy Yard.

Ensigns Ellis Lando, U.S. Navy, and C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, reported to the Commandant of the Navy Yard, in accordance with the [Navy] Department's order numbers 5784-26 and 6298-19 respectively.

F.J. Shea, Hospital Steward, left the ship on thirty (30) days' leave of absence.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 90° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 75° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

J. Yamada, Cabin Steward, was this day discharged from the Naval Service with an honorable discharge.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Continued work about the ship.

Received the following provisions on board: 35 pounds bologna; 60 pounds butter.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from South by West to SSW.

Barometer steady.

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24 May 1912

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from NW by West to calm.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Calm to light breezes from South by West.

Barometer rising.

Cleaning ship.

Received 75 pounds fresh fish aboard in the Commissary Department.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with light airs from SW to South by West.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Received 25 feet of steam hose and 25 feet suction hose in the General Storekeeper Department.

J. Yamada, Cabin Steward, reenlisted this day for four years.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, with light airs from SW to calm, to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 85° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 73° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

Tested all magazine flood cocks and found same in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, with calm to light airs from South.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light airs from South.

Barometer steady.

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25 May 1912

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, with light airs from SE.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and partly cloudy, with calm to light airs from ENE.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned.

At 6.30am searched the ship for C.C. Duckworth, Water Tender, and he could not be found on board.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Light breezes and airs from East to ESE.

Barometer rising.

Ship's force engaged in ship's work.

Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, left ship to report to Naval Medical Examining Board, for examination for promotion.

A.W. Averbeck, Seaman, was this day honorably discharged from the Naval Service by reason of expiration of enlistment.

U.S.S. "Maryland" came out of dry dock at 10.00am and stood down stream.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light airs from SE to SW.

Barometer rising.

Inspected magazines, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-6-M 85° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 85° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Liberty party left ship.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and misty.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

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26 May 1912

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Light airs and breezes [from] South to SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and partly cloudy, with light airs from SW.

Barometer rising.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to SSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling first hour.

Ensigns Ellis Lando and C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, reported having taken their physical tests for the month of May.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, with light breezes to light airs from SSW to South.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Liberty party returned, except E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman, and W.A. Magor, Second-class Fireman.

The following men returned to the ship one hour and twenty minutes over time: C.W. Campbell, Seaman; W.J. Rowen, Electrician Second-class; and H. Cannon, Quartermaster Third-class.

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27 May 1912

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy to overcast, with light airs from West to NW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW to West.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Held quarters for muster at 9.45am, absentees: C.C. Duckworth, Water Tender, W.A. Magor, Second-class Fireman, and E. McCartin, Second-class Fireman.

At 10.00am a Board of Inspection, of which Captain C.F. Pond, U.S. Navy, is senior member, came on board and commenced its [his in log-book] inspection of ship and crew.

W.A. Magor, Second-class Fireman, returned absent over leave fifteen (15) hours.

D. Manning, Second-class Fireman, returned from fifteen (15) days' leave of absence.

J.C. Snell, Electrician Second-class, returned from ten (10) days' leave of absence.

At 10.45am Blunts Reef lightship was towed down stream.

At 11.40am U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" came out of dry dock and moored to seawall up stream.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW to SW.

Barometer steady.

The Inspection Board, of which Captain C.F. Pond, U.S. Navy, is senior member, left ship.

Ensign Ellis Lando, U.S. Navy, and Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, left the ship to report to the Naval Examining Board, for examination for promotion to the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-6-M 82° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 82° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition good.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West to WSW.

Barometer falling, then steady.

Received from the U.S.S. "Independence", with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, the following named men: H.J. Paulson, Ordinary Seaman; E.L. Malsak, Ordinary Seaman; G. Medina, Ordinary Seaman; T.V. Morrison, Ordinary Seaman; H.H. Miller, Ordinary Seaman; J.S. Keating, Ordinary Seaman; J.J.B. Ross, Ordinary Seaman; R.O. Mullins, Ordinary Seaman; H.L. Belles, Ordinary Seaman; O.C.M. Knop, Ordinary Seaman; L.C. Smith, Coal Passer; C.W. Bradley, Coal Passer; and O.W. Draper, Coal Passer.

G. Ellison, Chief Electrician, returned from ten (10) days' leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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28 May 1912

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and calm.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

4am to 8am:

Clear and calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster, two absentees.

Held setting up exercises.

Carried out ship's work.

Captain H.T. Mayo, U.S. Navy, Commandant Mare Island Navy Yard, paid an official call on the Commanding Officer of this vessel.

Received provisions in the Commissary Department as follows: 125 pounds spinach; 40 pounds frankfurters; 600 pounds ice; 100 pounds bread; 50 pounds carrots; 1019 pounds potatoes; 50 pounds turnips; 99 pounds onions; 25 dozen doughnuts; 150 pounds oranges; 75 pounds [sauer]kraut; 36 pounds pork loins; 22 pounds mutton.

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and awarded punishments as follows: V. Favino, Ordinary Seaman, not airing bedding, 3 days' extra duty; C.J. Bird, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 3 days' extra duty; M.J. Doss, [Ordinary Seaman], disobedience of orders and continually shirking, 10 days of watch, 7.00pm to 10.00pm, and five (5) days' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW by South.

Barometer falling.

W.A. Magor, Second-class Fireman, was this date transferred to the United States Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, with bag and hammock and necessary transfer papers.

United States Lighthouse Ship "Sequoia" secured alongside seawall at 1.16pm.

Inspected magazine temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-6-M 82° Fahrenheit; minimum D-13-M 68° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

The following named men left on leave this afternoon: H. Fredrikson, Chief Master-at-Arms, 10 days, to report to Commandant, United States Training Station, San Francisco, California; D.E. Martin, Chief Machinist's Mate, 10 days; T. Collins, Chief Boatswain's Mate, 5 days; C.J. Taylor, Carpenter's Mate Third-class, 10 days; J.J. Jordan, Gunner's Mate Second-class, 7 days; R.R. Thompson, [Ordinary Seaman], 12 days; W.L. Cashman, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 10 days; H. Abbey, Ordinary Seaman, 13 days; W.G. Grove, Master-at-Arms First-class, 16 days; J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, 19 days; A.W. Webb, Seaman, 17 days; S.T. Shackleford, Ordinary Seaman, 10 days.

Received coal barge alongside at 3.06pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Variable light airs to calm.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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29 May 1912

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm to light breezes from SW by South.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to light breezes from West.

Barometer rising.

Commenced taking coal out of bunkers and landing it on lighter.

The following changes in rating were made this day: J.W. Overand, Yeoman Third-class to Yeoman Second-class, to date from May 22, 1912; W. Barr, Ordinary Seaman to Baker Second-class, from this date.

Sounded fire quarters in the yard at 9.55am and sent fire and rescue party, but it proved to be a false alarm.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Continued taking coal out.

At 2.25pm the tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" towed us upstream, and we secured alongside seawall in new berth at 2.35pm.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 83° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 68° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

Received the following fresh provisions for the Paymaster's Department: 36 pounds veal; 228 pounds chicken; 60 pounds butter; 30 dozen eggs; 50 pounds green onions.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West to calm.

Barometer rising.

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30 May 1912

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West.

Barometer rising slowly.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW by South.

Barometer steady.

Lieutenant J.M. Enochs, U.S. Navy, Assistant Surgeon C.B. Camerer, U.S. Navy, Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Paymaster A. Middleton, U.S. Navy, completed physical test for month of May.

The following provisions were received on board for the Paymaster's Department: 7½ gallons ice cream; 56 pounds cakes; and 65 pounds fish.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SW by South.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Independence" fired a national salute of 21 minute-guns, commencing at 12.00pm.

Half-masted ensign and jack during salute.

Inspected magazines, air condition good, maximum magazine temperatures: [compartment] A-6-M 82° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 82° [32° in log-book] Fahrenheit.

At 2.28pm U.S.S. "Buffalo" stood up stream, and later moored alongside seawall.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady, and then falling slowly.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and calm.

Barometer steady.

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31 May 1912

Moored to quay, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Hopkins", U.S.S. "Rowan", U.S.S. "Lawrence", U.S.S. "Farragut" and U.S.S. "Goldsborough" entered the harbor and tied up to buoys.

Engineer Inspector Lieutenant-Commander G.S. Lincoln, U.S. Navy, and estimators came on board on duty in the Steam Engineering Department.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" held a dock trial.

Received draft of eight men, with bags and hammocks, from U.S.S. "Hopkins".

Held quarters for muster, absentee: C.C. Duckworth, Water Tender.

Held setting up exercises.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, sultry.

Calm to light airs from West.

Barometer falling.

Construction and Repair inspector, Lieutenant F.D. Hall, U.S. Navy, and estimators came aboard on duty in the Construction and Repair Department.

D.D. Robinson, Ship's Cook Second-class, was this day transferred to the United States Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, with bag and hammock.

Held fire drill in Navy Yard at 3.28pm, fire and rescue party left ship in command of Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, at 3.30pm.

F.C. Maltby, Electrician Third-class, left ship on leave of absence of ten (10) days.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 89° Fahrenheit; minimum D-13-M 67° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Tested magazine flood cocks.

Made fortnightly inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Calm to light breezes from WNW.

Barometer steady.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" unmoored from the dock and stood out at 4.15pm.

Received draft of 4 men from U.S.S. "Lawrence", with bags and hammocks.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Approved: [signed] Thomas Washington, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR JUNE 1912

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1 June 1912

Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy near the horizon.

Calm.

Barometer rising, then falling.

Estimator in the Construction and Repair Department and Hull Department came aboard and inspected ship.

Received stores in Commissary Department as follows: 250 pounds bread; 785 pounds potatoes; 50 pounds chicken; 30 pounds bologna; 30 pounds lunch meat; 30 dozen eggs; 15 bunches onions.

Sent liberty party ashore.

The Commanding Officer held mast.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy near horizon.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy near horizon.

Calm.

Barometer falling, then rising.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy near horizon.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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2 June 1912

[Moored to seawall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California]

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy near horizon.

Calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy near horizon.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy and hazy.

Calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, air conditions good, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-5-M 81° Fahrenheit; A-13-M 81° Fahrenheit; minimum temperatures D-2-M and D-13-M 67° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

At 2.00pm United States torpedo boat destroyers U.S.S. "Whipple", U.S.S. "Stewart", U.S.S. "Preble" and U.S.S. "Hull" stood up stream.

U.S.S. "Hull" and U.S.S. "Preble" moored alongside of seawall.

U.S.S. "Stewart" and U.S.S. "Whipple" moored to number 3 buoy.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from West to calm.

Barometer falling, then steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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3 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW by South.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for instruction, two absentees: C.C. Duckworth, Water Tender, and B.H. Levine, Second-class Fireman.

Held infantry drill.

1 wire brush lost overboard, E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, responsible.

U.S.S. "Marblehead" unmoored from dock at 10.17am, and tied up to buoy at 10.41am.

U.S.S. "Hopkins" and U.S.S. "Stewart" got under way and maneuvered about the harbor.

R.L. Braun, Yeoman Second-class, left ship on leave of absence for 11 days.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear, sultry.

Light airs from SW by South to light breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

B.H. Levine, Second-class Fireman, returned late from liberty, one hour and fifty minutes.

P.H. Cox, Seaman, [and] L.G. Phillips, Oiler, left on leave of absence of 12 and 14 days respectively.

Inspected magazines, maximum temperatures: [compartment] A-6-[M] 82° Fahrenheit; D-13-[M] 68° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW to calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

The following named men went on furlough: C.E. Hunt, Second-class Fireman, 5 days; H.P. Bradish, First-class Fireman, 7 days; W.T. Lee, Coal Passer, 7 days; J.G. Vaughn, Second-class Fireman, 8 days; R. Kelly [Kelley in log-book], Coal Passer, 12 days; L. Raklin [Raklins in log-book], Commissary Steward, 7 days; H. Kennedy, Second-class Fireman, 5 days; W.C. Hill, Ordinary Seaman, 13 days.

H.J. Schubert [Shubert in log-book], Boatswain's Mate First-class, was this day transferred to U.S.S. "Cleveland", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Calm to light airs from SW by South.

Barometer rising slowly.

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4 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from WSW to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from South.

Barometer falling, then rising.

Held quarters at 9.30am, followed by infantry drill.

R. Neil, Yeoman Third-class, left the ship on 5 days' leave of absence.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from South.

Barometer falling slowly.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 81° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 70° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West.

Barometer rising slowly.

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5 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from West to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy and cool.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Ensign E. Guthrie went on leave of absence for 10 days.

The following named men went on leave of absence for their respective times: L.F.P. Sievert, Boatswain's Mate First-class, 5 days; L. Bauchmann [Baughman in log-book], Mess Attendant Third-class, 5 days; E.R. Massey, Electrician Third-class, 16 days; G.G. Stonehouse, Machinist's Mate First-class, 12 days; B. Scott, Mess Attendant Second-class, 7 days; C.E. Singer, Coxswain, 10 days; J.H. Collier, Shipwright, 5 days; H. Tokuge, Cabin Cook, 8 days.

Sent the Third Division, in charge of Ensign Thomas, to the rifle range for small arm firing.

At 9.30am held quarters.

Exercised the First and Second Divisions as a company at infantry drill, on the dock.

The tide turned to flood at 10.30am.

At 11.10am U.S.S. "Rowan" unmoored from buoy and went alongside of seawall.

At 11.30am U.S.S. "Hull" shifted berth.

The Third Division returned from rifle range at 11.40am.

Received on board, in good condition, for the general mess: 50 pounds veal.

O.A. Odjard, Chief Yeoman, and A. Nelson, Ordinary Seaman, were this day discharged from the United States Naval Service with honorable discharges.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light and gentle breezes from South by West.

Barometer falling, then steady.

The Third Division returned to the rifle range at 1.15pm.

Received on board, in good condition, in general mess: 200 pounds potatoes; 35 pounds liver; 40 pounds frankfurters; 80 pounds steak; 70 pounds ham; 25 pounds [sauer]kraut.

Sent the following four men, with bags and hammocks, to the Naval Hospital for treatment: C. Adams, Ordinary Seaman; M. Mosqueiro Jr., First-class Fireman; C.B. Havens, Quartermaster Third-class; and W.J. McCartin, Machinist's Mate First-class.

The steamer of U.S.S. "Marblehead", moored to a float astern of this ship, had a hole broken in her side by the float during the wash from a passing steamer.

The steamer filled with water and was held up by two lines to the dock.

Later the water was pumped out by the tug U.S.S. "Pinafore", which towed the steamer to U.S.S. "Marblehead".

The Third Division returned from rifle range at 3.40pm.

U.S.S. "Perry" stood in at 3.50pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light and gentle Westerly breezes.

Barometer steady.

Hazy.

Sighted two submarines, with tug U.S.S. "Fortune", standing into harbor.

U.S.S. "Denver" and U.S.S. "Cleveland" shifted moorings from seawall to number 2 buoy.

At 5.50pm U.S.S. "Buffalo" shifted moorings.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Gentle breezes from NW by West and WNW.

Barometer steady.

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6 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Gentle and light breezes.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light breezes from West and light airs from SW by West.

Barometer steady.

C.J. Bird, Ordinary Seaman, went on leave of absence for 15 days.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light airs from SW by South to SW by West.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: C.C. Duckworth, Water Tender, and A. Leger, First-class Fireman.

Held setting up drill.

Second Division, in charge of Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, held small arm practice at Navy Yard range.

C.C. Duckworth, Water Tender, declared a deserter from the Naval Service this day.

O.A. Odjard, Chief Yeoman, reenlisted on board this day and was sworn in by the Commanding Officer.

O.A. Odjard, [Chief Yeoman], left ship on 30 days' leave of absence, with permission to report at the receiving ship at New York.

The following named men went on leave as follows: W. Harris, Seaman, 16 days; T.E. Conner, Seaman, 5 days; J.L. McLendon [McClendon in log-book], Plumber and Fitter, 5 days; H.M. Jones, Seaman, 5 days; W.A. McKissick, Ordinary Seaman, 7 days; R.T. Potts, Ordinary Seaman, 17 days; H. Hess, Seaman, 10 days.

Overhauling starboard chain.

The following punishment awarded this day by Commanding Officer: B.H. Levine, Second-class Fireman, over leave 2 hours, punishment 2 days' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer falling slowly.

Served out clean bags to all divisions.

Overhauling starboard and port anchor cables.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Second Division continuing small arm target practice.

Inspected magazines, air conditions good.

Made regular daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Maximum magazine temperature [in compartments] A-6-M 80° Fahrenheit, A-13-M 80° Fahrenheit, minimum temperature D-1-M 70° Fahrenheit.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Gentle to light breeze from SSW to West.

Barometer rising.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer rising slowly.

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7 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and hazy.

Light breezes to light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer rising slowly.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and partly cloudy, with light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

N.G. McKelvey, Chief Master-at-Arms, reported on board for duty from U.S.S. "Independence", necessary transfer papers to follow.

C.C. Thomas, Ensign U.S. Navy, reported going on 30 days' leave of absence.

E.E. Turberville [Turbiville in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, left the ship on 18 days' leave of absence, and C. Phillips, Ordinary Seaman, [and] H.G. Barr, Painter Third-class, left ship on 5 days' leave of absence.

Stowed both anchor chains below.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from West to SW by West.

Barometer steady.

The following changes were made in ratings this day: G. Santiago, Mess Attendant First-class to Cabin Steward, to date from May 24, 1912; and S. Hoshi, Wardroom Cook to Wardroom Steward, to date from June 1, 1912.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 73° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 70° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

Tested all flood cocks and found them in good order.

Transferred H.M. Hanson, Hospital Apprentice First-class, with bag and hammock and necessary transfer papers to Naval Hospital, Mare Island.

4pm to 8pm:

Received from U.S.S. "Independence", with bag, hammock, and necessary transfer papers to follow: Ongkito [?], Mess Attendant Third-class.

Received from United States Naval Training Station, with bag and hammock, necessary transfer papers to follow: S.J. McCutcheon, Boatswain's Mate First-class.

Received from U.S.S. "Independence", with bags and hammocks, necessary transfer papers to follow: J.V. Johnson, Water Tender; J.F. Swift, Machinist's Mate Second-class; and B.W. Hathaway, Ship's Cook Fourth-class.

E. Thomas, Chief Machinist's Mate, left the ship on 20 days' leave of absence.

D.E. Martin, Chief Machinist's Mate, reported return from leave.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW by West.

Barometer steady.

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8 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from SW by West.

Barometer falling slowly.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy and overcast, with light airs from SW by West.

Barometer falling last hour.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light airs from West and light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 10.30am held quarters.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew at quarters and the ship.

W.G. Judd, Oiler, was this day discharged from this ship and the Naval Service with an honorable discharge.

Received on board, and in good condition, for the general mess: 235 pounds beef.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, cloudy and cool.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

C.E. Noren, Chief Gunner's Mate, was transferred to the United States receiving ship to await trial by General Court Martial.

Received the following stores in Paymaster's Department: 50 fiber brushes; 12 dozen white buttons; 10 cloth caps; 100 light drawers; 600 handkerchiefs; 25 white hats; 60 jackknives; 50 leggings; 25 pairs high shoes; 300 pairs cotton socks; 100 light undershirts; and 50 cotton undershirts.

Inspected magazines, condition normal.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy and cool.

Light breezes from SW and West.

Barometer steady.

C.E. Hunt, Second-class Fireman, returned aboard from 5 days' leave of absence.

E.C. Dixon, Hospital Apprentice, was transferred to this ship from the United States receiving ship, with bag and hammock, the necessary transfer papers to follow.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy and cool.

Light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

H. Kennedy, Second-class Fireman, returned from 5 days' leave of absence.

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9 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and cool.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, with light airs from West to SW.

Barometer rising.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and clear, with gentle breezes from South.

Barometer falling last hour.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 69° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle to light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

W.C. Hill, Ordinary Seaman, and R. Neil, Yeoman Third-class, reported their return from leave.

H. Cannon, Quartermaster Third-class, left on 17 days' leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

The following returned from leaves of absence: L. Bauchmann [Bauchman in log-book], Mess Attendant Third-class; and R.R. Thompson, Ordinary Seaman.

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10 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW to West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

L. Raklin, Commissary Steward, returned from leave.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent the First Division, in charge of Ensign W.C. Faus, to the rifle range for small arm firing.

F.P. Skelley, Water Tender, reported the expiration of his enlistment.

H. Abbey, Ordinary Seaman, returned from thirteen days' leave of absence.

At 10.20am held quarters.

Exercised the Second and Third Divisions ashore at infantry drill.

The liberty party returned, the following being over time: J. Hawthorne, Seaman, ½ hour; J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, ½ hour; C.A. Peterson, Seaman, ½ hour; H.M. Warner, Sailmaker's Mate, ½ hour; and E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, ½ hour.

J.H. Collier, Shipwright, returned from 5 days' leave of absence.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light and gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

F.P. Skelley, Water Tender, was discharged from this ship and from the United States Naval Service with an honorable discharge.

R.R. Thompson, Ordinary Seaman, was transferred from this ship, with bag and hammock, to the United States Naval Training Station, San Francisco, California.

Inspected magazines, air good, condition normal, maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit, minimum temperature 70° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder.

Received the following provisions, in good condition, for general mess: 824 pounds potatoes; 50 pounds sausage; 100 pounds bread; 50 pounds cabbage; 50 pounds onions; and 60 pounds butter.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light and gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler number 3 at 4.30pm.

H. Hess, Seaman, returned on board from 5 days' leave of absence.

H.P. Bradish, First-class Fireman, and W.T. Lee, Coal Passer, returned on board from 7 days' leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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11 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Clear, and last half of watch cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Gentle and light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

At 7.40am connected up boiler number 3 for auxiliary purposes, and allowed fire under [in in log-book] donkey boiler to die out.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Quarters at 9.30am, followed by infantry drill.

Sent firing party to the range.

F.C. Maltby, Electrician Third-class, returned from leave.

Received on board, with bag and hammock, necessary transfer papers to follow: B. McNair, Yeoman First-class.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: R.O. Mullins, Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours over leave, 2 hours' extra duty; E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours over leave, 2 hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy, with gentle to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

H. Kennedy, Second-class Fireman, and T. Collins, Chief Boatswain's Mate, were this day transferred to the United States Naval Hospital, Mare Island, with bags and hammocks, necessary transfer papers to follow.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 70° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy, with light breezes to light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising, then falling.

J.L. McLendon [McClendon in log-book], Plumber and Fitter, returned from leave.

C. Dixon, Ship's Cook First-class, left the ship on 5 days' leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and overcast, with light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

A. Leger, First-class Fireman [Second-class Fireman in log-book], returned to the ship 134 hours over time.

The following named men returned from leave: J.G. Vaughn, Second-class Fireman; C.E. Singer, Coxswain; J.E. Conner, Seaman; H.M. Jones, Seaman; F.E. Smith, Seaman; and V. Favino, Ordinary Seaman.

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12 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and overcast, with light airs to light breezes from South to SSW.

Barometer rising first hour.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, with light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Sent the Second Division to the rifle range.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Exercised First and Third Divisions at infantry drill on shore.

Broke out contents of fore hold and equipment storeroom.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: A. Leger, First-class Fireman, 134 hours over leave, a Summary Court Martial.

A. Leger, First-class Fireman, was made a prisoner at large, awaiting trial by Summary Court Martial.

Received on board, in good condition, for general mess: 100 pounds of bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSW and South.

Barometer steady.

Sent the Second Division to the rifle range.

Sent baseball party ashore.

U.S.S. "Goldsborough" shifted moorings to alongside U.S.S. "Truxtun" [U.S.S. "Truxton" in log-book].

Lightship number 83 unmoored from dock and moored near dry dock.

Received the following stores in general mess: 30 dozen eggs; 30 pounds beets; 40 pounds smoked ham; 40 pounds liver; 25 pounds green onions; and 80 pounds pork.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SW and SSW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW and West.

Barometer steady.

B. Scott, Mess Attendant Second-class, returned from 7 days' leave of absence.

C. Phillips, Ordinary Seaman, and H.G. Barr, Painter Third-class, returned from 5 days' leave of absence.

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13 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.102, Long -122.269

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes and light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from West and calm.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW to gentle breezes from SW by South.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters at 9.30am, followed by signal drill.

At 10.47am tug U.S.S. "Active" came alongside and took us in tow.

Cast of from dock at 11.09am.

At 11.16am moored to number 3 buoy.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Ensign E. Lando, U.S. Navy, was senior [member], met at 9.55am for trial of A. Leger, First-class Fireman, and adjourned at 10.05am.

W.A. McKissick, Ordinary Seaman, returned from leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SW by South.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Active" came alongside at 3.05pm and took us in tow.

Cast off from number 3 buoy at 3.14pm.

Went alongside seawall below number 2 dry dock at 3.41pm.

U.S.S. "Perry" came alongside, outboard of us, at 4.00pm and secured.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 74° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 71° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from South.

Barometer falling slowly.

Published Summary Court Martial in case of A. Leger, First-class Fireman, as follows: offense: over leave 134 hours; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $37.21 and to be confined for two months; approved by the Commanding Officer, Senior Officer present, June 13^th, 1912.

W.G. Gove, Master-at-Arms First-class, A.W. Webb, Seaman, and H. Tokuge [Tokugi in log-book], Cabin Steward, returned from leave.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

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14 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, with gentle breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy, with light airs from WSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

General cleaning.

Received on board: fifty gallons of gasoline, in five-gallon cans.

Received on board the following provisions for the general mess: 150 pounds cabbage; 100 pounds bread; 85 pounds fresh corn beef; 40 pounds bologna; 45 pounds pork sausage; and 60 pounds lettuce.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 1.20pm U.S.S. "Perry" went into dry dock.

At 1.40pm unmoored and passed into the dry dock.

Ship centered in dock and ship's force engaged in cleaning bottom, keeping to place spur shores and rigging tackles for staging.

R. Simmons, Seaman, returned from 16 days' leave of absence.

R.E. Quier, Ordinary Seaman, was this day discharged from this ship and from the United States Naval Service with an ordinary discharge, by reason of purchase.

Inspected magazines, condition normal.

Made daily and fortnightly inspections of smokeless powder.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 53 hours over leave.

The following named men were transferred to this ship from the United States receiving ship, with bags and hammocks: W.R. McFarlane, Chief Boatswain's Mate; G. Gladzei [?], Chief Gunner's Mate; C.L. Bowen, Water Tender; J.B. McManus, Machinist's Mate Second-class; J. Jiran, Coal Passer; and G.A. Wood, Shipfitter First-class.

J.P. Jenkins, Master-at-Arms Second-class, went on leave of absence for 7 days.

R.L. Braun, Yeoman Second-class, returned from 11 days' leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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15 June 1912

In dry dock number 2, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs from West.

Barometer steady.

J.C. Wilkins, Coxswain, went on leave of absence for twelve days.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Continued scraping and chipping bottom.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned the following punishments: R.O. Mullins, Ordinary Seaman, hanging clothes in unauthorized places, warned; H.F. Warner, Sailmaker's Mate, J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, C.A. Peterson, Seaman, J. Hawthorne, Seaman, all ½ hour over leave, warned; R.O. Mullins, Ordinary Seaman, E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours over leave, 2 hours' extra duty.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 76° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 70° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder conditions normal.

Half-masted colors from 11.00am to 11.15am, following motions of U.S.S. "Buffalo".

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs and light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Continued work over the side.

Served specifications for a Summary Court Martial to D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman.

The Medical Officer administered the second dose of typhoid vaccine to the officers and crew.

Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, reported his return from leave.

The following provisions were received on board for general mess: 30 dozen eggs; 250 pounds bread; 60 pounds butter; 50 pounds asparagus; 100 pounds fresh veal; 40 pounds lunch meat; 40 pounds lettuce; 40 bunches green onions.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW to calm.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer rising slowly first hour.

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16 June 1912

In dry dock number 2, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer rising first hour.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from NW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from NW and calm.

Barometer steady.

J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, returned from 19 days' leave of absence.

W.B. Perdue, Chief Yeoman, returned from one month's leave of absence.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

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17 June 1912

In dry dock number 2, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

The liberty party returned, except the following: G.L. Frantz, Machinist's Mate Second-class; J. Hawthorne, Seaman; and J.F. McCarthy, Bugler.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Calm.

Barometer steady.

Continued scraping bottom.

G.L. Frantz, Machinist's Mate Second-class, returned from liberty party five minutes over time.

L.O. Wolf, First-class Fireman, returned on board from furlough.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Ensign Ellis Lando, U.S. Navy, was senior member, met at 11.00am to try the case of D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, and adjourned at 11.10am to await the action of the convening authority.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Ship's force continued scraping bottom.

Started to red-lead bottom.

While scraping in compartment A-3, scraped two small holes in garboard strake, starboard side, between frames 17 and 18.

F.G. Ruemmler, Chief Machinist's Mate, J.H. Vidlund, Yeoman First-class, and E.S. Taylor, Electrician First-class, were this date transferred to United States Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, with bags and hammocks.

J. Oliver, Navy Yard workman, while working on tail shaft, fell from keel block and was slightly injured.

Published sentence of a Summary Court Martial in the case of A. Leger, First-class Fireman.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-13-M 82° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature A-5-M 75° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder, conditions normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling, then rising.

G.G. Stonehouse, Machinist's Mate First-class, returned from leave.

Discontinued work on bottom at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Calm.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer rising first hour.

L.G. Philips, Oiler, returned from leave.

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18 June 1912

In dry dock number 2, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Calm to light airs from SW.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SW to calm.

Barometer rising slowly.

Published proceedings of a Summary Court Martial in the case of D.E. Storer, Ordinary Seaman, as follows: to lose pay amounting to eighteen dollars and twenty cents ($18.20), and confinement for one (1) month.

Proceedings and sentence approved by Commanding Officer June 17, 1912.

Continued work on ship's bottom, chipping and red-leading.

Inspected magazines as follows: maximum temperature 82° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature 76° Fahrenheit.

Smokeless powder normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Calm to light breezes from NW.

Barometer falling.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned the following punishments: R.L. Easley, Ordinary Seaman, disobedience of orders, punishment: to walk 2 hours each night for 5 nights on the poop; R. Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Second-class, not carrying out caterer's orders, punishment: to walk 2 hours each night for seven nights on the poop.

J. Hawthorne, Seaman, and J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, returned to the ship 29 hours over time, and P.H. Cox, Seaman, returned 1½ hours over time.

Delivered specifications of a Summary Court Martial to J. Hawthorne, Seaman, and J.F. McCarthy, Bugler.

Continued work over the side until 4.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from NW to calm.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Buffalo" unmoored from dock and stood out of harbor at 4.34pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

W.S. Heilman, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, returned from seven days' leave of absence.

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19 June 1912

In dry dock number 2, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW to West.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer nearly steady.

The deck force was engaged during the watch in scaling, wire-brushing and red-leading rust spots on port side of ship's bottom and the waterways.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Ensign E. Lando is senior member, met at 10.20am for the trial of J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, and J. Hawthorne, Seaman, and adjourned at 10.47am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SS and calm.

Barometer nearly steady.

At 12.05pm the tug U.S.S. "Fortune" stood out.

At 12.50pm the submarine U.S.S. "F-1" stood into the harbor and moored alongside the quay wall, where she was put in commission.

At 1.05pm U.S.S. "Iris" stood into the harbor and moored to the quay wall.

Finished scaling and red-leading waterways.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Two submarines, U.S.S. "A-3" and U.S.S. "A-5", stood out of harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW and SW.

Barometer steady.

The U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Prometheus" stood in and moored alongside the quay wall.

Inspected magazines and smokeless powder.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light and gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

The fire alarm in the Navy Yard sounded at 9.03pm for fire at building number 65.

Sent fire and rescue party.

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20 June 1912

In dry dock number 2, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes and airs from SW and West.

Barometer steady.

Put one coat of anti-corrosive paint and started one coat of anti-fouling (Norfolk test) paint on ship's bottom.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West.

Barometer rising.

Finished painting ship's bottom.

Made all preparations for going out of dock.

U.S.S. "Cleveland" and U.S.S. "Denver" unmoored from seawall at 10.52am and secured to number 2 buoy at 11.00am.

H.G. Barr, Painter Third-class, was this day discharged from this ship and from the United States Naval Service with an honorable discharge, by reason of expiration of enlistment.

Published sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of J.F. McCarthy, Bugler.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from West to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Started to flood dry dock at 1.00pm.

Cleared dry dock at 2.39pm, and secured alongside seawall at 2.57pm.

U.S.S. "Perry" came out of dry dock at 3.20pm, and moored to seawall at 3.48pm.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-13-M 88° Fahrenheit; minimum D-2-M 74° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Tested flood cocks and found them to be in good condition.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

The following men were received from the United States receiving ship, Mare Island, with bags and hammocks: W.E. Bates, Chief Machinist's Mate; and J.P. Neilsen, Electrician Third-class.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes from West.

Barometer steady.

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21 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs form West.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light airs.

Barometer steady.

Field day.

Ensign W.C. Faus, U.S. Navy, reports going on leave of absence of thirty-five days.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from West and West by South.

Barometer steady.

General cleaning.

The submarine U.S.S. "F-1" stood down the river at 8.25am.

C. Dixon, Ship's Cook First-class, returned from ten days' leave of absence.

U.S.S. "Perry" stood out at 10.30am.

The Executive Officer made weekly inspection of ship's compartments.

U.S.S. "Goldsborough" moored alongside at 10.50am.

H.M. Davis, Chief Carpenter's Mate, left the ship on thirteen days' leave of absence.

U.S.S. "Farragut" moored alongside U.S.S. "Goldsborough" at 11.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Farragut" and U.S.S. "Goldsborough" went into dry dock number 2 at 2.20pm.

E.E. Turberville [Turbeville in log-book], Ordinary Seaman, returned from fourteen days' leave of absence.

Lifted safety valves on boilers numbers 1, 2 and 4 by hand gear, and on number 3 by steam.

Inspected magazines, condition normal.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Barometer falling slowly.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from WSW.

Barometer nearly steady.

E.R. Massey, Electrician Third-class, returned from sixteen days' leave of absence.

J.P. Jenkins, Master-at-Arms Second-class, returned from seven days' leave of absence.

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22 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Light Westerly airs and breezes.

Barometer falling.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light airs and breezes from West by North.

Barometer falling, then steady.

C.J. Bird, Ordinary Seaman, returned from thirteen days' leave of absence, 55 hours over leave.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and awarded punishment as follows: P.H. Cox, Seaman, 1½ hours over leave, 1½ days' extra duty.

Held quarters for muster.

The Commanding Officer inspected ship with crew at quarters.

Magazine temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-6-M 83° Fahrenheit; minimum C-3-M 74° Fahrenheit.

Inspected smokeless powder, condition normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer unsteady.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SW to South.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy, with passing showers.

Gentle breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

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23 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, cloudy and raining.

Gentle breezes to light airs from South.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cloudy and drizzling.

Light airs to light breezes from East.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, drizzling rain.

Light airs and breezes from East.

Barometer rising slowly.

Commander Thomas Washington went on leave of absence for seven days.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast, drizzling rain.

Light airs and breezes from East and ENE.

Barometer steady.

Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder, conditions normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast, light drizzling rain first half of watch, then passing showers.

Light airs from ENE and NE and calm.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast, light steady rain.

Light airs to gentle breezes from East.

Barometer steady.

F.J. Shea, Hospital Steward, returned from one month's leave of absence.

R.T. Potts, Ordinary Seaman, returned from seventeen days' leave of absence.

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24 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast, drizzling rain.

Light breezes from ENE to East.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light Easterly breezes and airs.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Overcast.

Light breezes from NE to light airs from East.

Barometer rising.

Held small arm practice, 3^rd Division.

Held quarters for muster, followed by infantry drill.

E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty forty (40) minutes over time.

W.R. Davis, Ordinary Seaman, was this day discharged from this ship and from the United States Naval Service with an honorable discharge, by reason of purchase.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast.

Light airs from East to SW.

Barometer falling.

Served out clean bags and hammocks.

3^rd Division continued small arm target practice.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-6-M 74° Fahrenheit; minimum D-2-M 71° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Received one man, T.W. Johnson, Mess Attendant Third-class, from U.S.S. "Iris", with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

8pm to midnight:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

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25 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Variable Westerly light airs and calm.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Calm and light airs from NW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent the First Division to rifle range for small arm practice.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and drilled Second and Third Divisions at bayonet and setting up exercises under arms, on the dock.

U.S.S. "Goldsborough" and U.S.S. "Farragut" came out of dry dock number 2 at 11.30am.

The submarine U.S.S. "F-2" stood up the channel at 11.50am.

Signals as per [Signal] Record Book.

Received on board for general mess: 125 pounds bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

Sent the First Division to rifle range for small arm firing.

Held gallery practice on the dock.

Inspected magazines.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from South.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes and airs from South and South by West.

Barometer steady.

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26 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and overcast.

Light and gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy, overcast.

Light airs from SW and SSW.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Preble" and U.S.S. "Perry" stood down the channel at 7.00am.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent 2^nd Division to small arm range for target practice.

Held quarters for muster, no absentees, followed by setting up exercises and bayonet exercise under arms.

U.S.S. "F-1" and U.S.S. "F-2" maneuvered about harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Sent 2^nd Division firing party to target range.

First Division held gallery practice.

U.S.S. "Perry" and U.S.S. "Preble" stood in and tied alongside seawall.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-3-M 82° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature D-2-M 72° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

H. Cannon, Quartermaster Third-class, returned from leave.

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27 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW and calm.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent the First Division to the rifle range for small arm firing.

At 9.30am held quarters, no absentees.

Held setting up exercises and drilled Second and Third Divisions under arms on the dock.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: H. Abbey, Ordinary Seaman, insubordination, talking back to a petty officer, insolence, ten days' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from South by West and SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Sent the First Division to the target range for small arm firing.

Target raft number 26 went into the dry dock at 1.10pm.

Moved the ship about 40 feet astern, to permit U.S.S. "Iris" to enter the dock.

After U.S.S. "Iris" went into dock at 1.35pm, moved to former berth.

Made daily inspection of magazines and of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for the general mess: 150 pounds bread; 25 dozen rolls; 30 dozen eggs; 60 pounds butter; 225 pounds meat; 500 pounds coffee; 80 pounds raisins; and 15 gallons vinegar.

E. Thomas, Chief Machinist's Mate, returned from twenty days' leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant, moonlight.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

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28 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Searched ship for A. Leger, First-class Fireman, who was found to be absent without leave from proper authority.

Held quarters for muster, A. Leger, First-class Fireman, absent without leave.

Held setting up exercises.

Sent 2^nd Division to small arm target range for practice.

Held infantry drill.

U.S.S. "F-1" and U.S.S. "F-2" maneuvered about harbor.

Lifted safety valve on number 3 boiler by steam, at 140 pounds pressure, at 11.00am.

U.S.S. "Perry" got under way and stood out of harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer falling.

Transferred ammunition to United States Naval magazine as follows: 65 cartridges 6-inch [charges], 40 caliber, [smokeless powder] index 365; 95 boxes for cartridges 6-inch, 40 caliber; 29 empty cartridge cases 6-inch, 40 caliber; 5 cartridges, complete, 3-pounder, index 280; 3 chests for cartridges 3-pounder; 1 chest for cartridges, 1-pounder; 1 bottle with sample 6-inch, 40 caliber, index 365; 1 bottle with sample 3-pounder, index 280; 1 bottle with sample 1-pounder, index 552.

Inspected magazines; maximum temperature [in compartment] A-13-M 83° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature D-13-M 74° Fahrenheit.

Inspected smokeless powder, condition normal.

Tested flood cocks.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from South by West.

Barometer steady.

Received $5000.00 on board in Paymaster's Department.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

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29 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Moderate to light breezes from South to SSW.

Barometer rising.

Field day.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from SSW and South by West.

Barometer steady.

General cleaning.

E.W. Boody, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board three hours over time.

E. Thomas, Chief Machinist's Mate, returned from twenty days' leave of absence.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Lawrence" came out of dry dock number 2.

Made daily inspection of magazines and of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle and light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Received on board for the general mess: 200 pounds bread; 30 dozen eggs; 25 dozen rolls; 60 pounds butter; 150 pounds veal; 40 pounds ham; 40 pies; 30 pounds asparagus; 60 bunches green onions; 60 bunches of radishes; and 90 pounds of fresh pork.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

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30 June 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy and pleasant, moonlight.

Light airs from SSW and calm.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm.

Barometer rising.

U.S.S. "Preble" stood down the channel.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Calm.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Whipple" got under way at 8.55am and stood out of harbor.

U.S.S. "Stewart" got under way at 12.00pm and stood out of harbor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-13-M 79° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature D-2-M 73° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Approved: [signed] Thomas Washington, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR JULY 1912

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1 July 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW to SW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

Sent the First Division to rifle range for small arm firing.

J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, and J. Hawthorne, Seaman, were found under the influence of intoxicating liquor, not having been on liberty during the previous twenty-four hours, and were placed in confinement, awaiting action of the Commanding Officer.

The liberty party returned.

Held quarters at 10.30am, absentees: B. McNair, Yeoman First-class, R. Neil, Yeoman Third-class, H. Tokuge, Cabin Cook, A. Leger, First-class Fireman, and M.J. Doss, Ordinary Seaman.

Drilled the First and Second Divisions [sic, probably Second and Third Divisions] under arms on the dock.

The following named men returned on board over time: B. McNair, Yeoman First-class; and R. Neil, Yeoman Third-class; 2 hours.

Received the following provisions for the general mess: 200 pounds bread.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Sent the First Division to rifle range for small arm firing.

Made daily inspection of magazines and of smokeless powder, condition normal.

M.J. Doss, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board five hours over time.

4pm to 8pm:

Cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

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2 July 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy, moonlight.

Light breezes and airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Received the following provisions: 90 pounds pork chops; 30 pounds luncheon meat; and 10 pounds salt pork.

The liberty party returned, except R.A. Hellsten, Ordinary Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to light breezes from WSW.

Barometer rising.

R.A. Hellsten, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 55 minutes over time.

Sent 3^rd Division to small arm rifle range for practice.

Held quarters for muster, A. Leger, First-class Fireman, absentee.

Held drill with First and Second Divisions under arms on the dock.

E. Byers, Ship's Cook Third-class, left ship on six days' furlough.

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at the mast and awarded punishment as follows: M.J. Doss, Ordinary Seaman, 4 hours over time, punishment: 5 days' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer falling.

Ricardo Aldiguerra, Mess Attendant Second-class, was this day discharged from this ship and the United States Naval Service, per [Navy] Department's letter number EM-EH-EW, for undesirability.

Third Division returned to small arm rifle range.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-13-M 84° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature D-2-M 73° Fahrenheit.

Daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

One pair of binoculars broke in use, no responsibility.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

U.S.S. "Buffalo" stood in from strait, and secured alongside seawall at 4.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

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3 July 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Gentle breezes to light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters at 9.30am, absentee: A. Leger, First-class Fireman.

Held setting up exercises.

Sent First Division to rifle range.

Drilled Second and Third Divisions ashore as infantry.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Buffalo" called on the Commanding Officer.

Published the record of proceedings of a Summary Court Martial in the case of C.J. Bird, Ordinary Seaman: offense: 55 hours over leave; finding: guilty; sentence: to lose pay amounting to eleven dollars and eighty-four cents ($11.84).

Proceedings and sentence approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) July 2, 1912.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light and gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Ensign E. Lando is senior member, met at 1.10pm for the trial of J.F. McCarthy, Bugler, and adjourned at 1.20pm.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Gentle and moderate breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

J.W. Overand, Yeoman Second-class, returned from sixteen days' leave of absence.

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4 July 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Clear to cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SW and SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Cloudy.

Gentle and light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

H.M. Davis, Chief Carpenter's Mate, returned from thirteen days' leave of absence.

At 8.00am full-dressed ship.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

J. Hawthorne, Seaman, was released from confinement by order of the Commanding Officer.

U.S.S. "Independence" and U.S.S. "Buffalo" fired a national salute at noon.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

J. Hawthorne, Seaman, was this date discharged from the Naval Service with a bad conduct discharge, by sentence of a Summary Court Martial.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-13-M 79° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature A-1-M 74° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Gentle to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

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5 July 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

E.C. Africa, Ordinary Seaman, W. Barr, Baker Second-class, P.H. Cox, Seaman, J.H. Collier, Shipwright, J.B. Elam, Ordinary Seaman, are absentees over leave from 7.15am this date.

8am to meridian:

Overcast to clear.

Light breezes from SW to SSW.

Barometer steady.

General cleaning.

C.J. Bird, Ordinary Seaman, returned on board 1½ hours over time.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishment: W. Barr, Baker Second-class, for disobedience of orders and neglect of duty, three days' solitary confinement on bread and water.

W. Barr, Baker Second-class, was placed in confinement on bread and water for three days.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Made daily inspection of magazines and smokeless powder.

Made fortnightly and monthly tests of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light and gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

E. Byers, Ship's Cook Third-class, returned on board from four days' leave of absence.

G.G. Stonehouse, Machinist's Mate First-class, left the ship on seven days' leave of absence.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

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6 July 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Clear and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from SSW to SW.

Barometer rising.

Received on board for the general mess: 90 pounds of steak; and 40 pounds of veal.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

F.W. Short, Coxswain, returned from liberty 2½ hours over leave.

Held quarters for muster, A. Leger, First-class Fireman, absentee.

The Commanding Officer made an inspection of the ship and crew at quarters.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-6-M 80° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature D-1-M 75° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Gentle to light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Clear.

Light to gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Ensign C.C. Thomas, U.S. Navy, reported the expiration of his leave.

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7 July 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Clear.

Gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising.

4am to 8am:

Clear.

Light breezes to light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from WSW.

Barometer falling slowly.

Made daily inspection of magazines and of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear to partly cloudy.

Light and gentle breezes from South by West.

Barometer falling slowly.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy, hazy.

Gentle breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

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8 July 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy and overcast.

Gentle breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs from South by West.

Barometer steady.

At 8.00am U.S.S. "Vicksburg" stood into harbor, and secured to buoy number 3 at 8.20am.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Vicksburg" paid an official call on the Commanding Officer.

Held quarters for muster, J.R. Denning, Chief Yeoman, absentee.

Sent 3^rd Division to rifle range for small arm target practice.

Exercised the 1^st and 2^nd Divisions at infantry drill.

A. Leger, First-class Fireman, was this day declared a deserter from this vessel and the United States Naval Service.

W. Barr, Baker Second-class, was released from confinement and restored to duty.

Received in Ordnance Department: 1 constant-temperature oven.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear.

Light breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-6-M 80° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature C-3-M 71° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Light to gentle breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

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9 July 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Cloudy.

Gentle breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast, cool.

Gentle breezes from South by West.

Barometer rising.

8am to meridian:

Overcast, cloudy, but clearing.

Light breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentee: J.R. Denning, Chief Yeoman.

Held setting up drill and divisional instruction.

Ship's force engaged working in coal bunkers.

The following fresh provisions received on board for Paymaster's Department during watch: 1138 pounds potatoes; 200 pounds onions; 150 pounds bread; and 10 pounds salt pork.

At 11.15am U.S.S. "Buffalo" and submarine U.S.S. "F-2" shifted berth alongside seawall.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs to gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines: air condition good; maximum temperature [in compartment] A-13-M 82° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature D-2-M 70° Fahrenheit.

Made daily inspection of smokeless powder, condition normal.

Ensign E. Guthrie, U.S. Navy, left ship for temporary duty on U.S.S. "Cleveland", in obedience to orders, number 6598-12 of July 8, 1912, of Commandant of Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" under way at 2.20pm and moored to seawall.

Ship's force engaged in ship's work.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle breezes from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Ensign C.C. Windsor, U.S. Navy, left ship for temporary duty on board U.S.S. "Cleveland", in obedience to the Commandant of Mare Island Navy Yard's order of July 8, 1912, number 6593-12.

The following fresh stores were received on board for Paymaster's Department during watch: 25 dozen rolls; 40 pounds cabbage; 2 boxes peaches; and 30 dozen eggs.

The following named men were received on board from U.S.S. "Independence", with bags and hammocks: N.C. Rickert, Ordinary Seaman; T.P. Snodgrass, Coal Passer; G.H. Grey, Coal Passer; C. Thompson, Coal Passer.

Liberty party left ship.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy.

Gentle to light breezes from SSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

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10 July 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.264

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy.

Light breezes to light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs from SSW to West.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from SSW, changing to West.

Barometer steady.

Submarine U.S.S. "F-1" got under way and stood down stream at 8.15am.

Submarine U.S.S. "F-2" got under way and stood down stream at 8.40am.

Tug U.S.S. "Active" took ammunition lighter from alongside U.S.S. "Cleveland" at 8.45am.

Held quarters at 9.30am, J.R. Denning, Chief Yeoman, absentee.

Held setting up drill.

U.S.S. "Cleveland" got under way and stood down stream at 10.20am.

U.S.S. "Denver" got under way and stood down stream at 10.30am.

Received fresh provisions on board during watch for Paymaster's Department: 120 pounds fresh pork; 132 pounds bread; and 30 dozen doughnuts.

Made preparations for shifting berth at seawall.

Meridian to 4pm:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

U.S.S. "Alert" got under way, with aid of tug U.S.S. "Active", and stood down stream at 1.00pm.

U.S.S. "Alert" hoisted signal international V.O. at 1.10pm and U.S.S. "Yorktown" answered and hoisted affirmative.

The tug U.S.S. "Active" came alongside at 1.30pm and shifted U.S.S. "Yorktown" from seawall near dock number 2 to seawall near shear legs.

Finished mooring at 2.12pm and U.S.S. "Active" stood off.

J.R. Denning, Chief Yeoman, was returned on board by chief master-at-arms at 2.52pm, 52 hours 52 minutes over time.

Inspected magazines: maximum temperature [in compartment] A-13-M 80° Fahrenheit; minimum temperature D-2-M 70° Fahrenheit.

Inspected smokeless powder, condition normal.

Received following stores for general mess: frankfurters, 75 pounds; sauerkraut, 80 pounds; liver, 50 pounds; bacon, 30 pounds.

4pm to 8pm:

Overcast.

Light breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

Transferred D.E. Martin, Chief Machinist's Mate, with bag and hammock and necessary transfer papers, to U.S.S. "Independence".

8pm to midnight:

Overcast.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

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11 July 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, to partly cloudy and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

At 9.10am tug U.S.S. "Active" brought lighter alongside, and crew commenced discharging ammunition

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

At 3.10pm finished discharging ammunition.

At 3.15pm delivered specifications of a Summary Court Martial in the case of John R. Denning, Chief Yeoman.

4pm to 8pm:

Partly cloudy and pleasant.

Gentle and light breezes from SW.

Barometer falling.

8pm to midnight:

Partly cloudy and cool.

Light and gentle breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

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12 July 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Partly cloudy to overcast.

Light breezes from SSW to calm.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer rising slowly.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy.

Light airs from SSW.

Barometer steady.

Issued an acting appointment as Chief Yeoman to E. Isaacs, Yeoman First-class, to date from July 1^st, 1912.

Issued an acting appointment [appointed in log-book] as Carpenter's Mate First-class to C.J. Taylor, Carpenter's Mate Second-class, to date from July 1^st, 1912.

The following changes of rating have been made to date from July 1^st, 1912: B.R. Harrell and W.D. Griffith, Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; G.F. Focht, Second-class Fireman, T.E. Bennett, Second-class Fireman, and J.G. Vaughn, Second-class Fireman, to First-class Fireman; R. Kelly [Kelley in log-book], Coal Passer, A.L. Schneider, Coal Passer, W.T. Lee, Coal Passer, and J. Wilson, Coal Passer, to Fireman Second-class.

Tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" came alongside at 8.10am and got ammunition lighter.

Took lighter and working party to magazines dock.

Working party returned on board at 9.00am.

Lifted safety valve on boiler number 3 at 141 pounds steam pressure.

Summary Court Martial met at 10.10am, Ensign E. Lando senior member, for the trial of John R. Denning, Chief Yeoman.

Court adjourned at 10.25am, awaiting action of convening authority.

U.S.S. "Denver" stood up stream and moored to buoy number 3 at 11.40am.

Ammunition sent to magazines as per attached list [not included].

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and partly cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

Inspected magazines and tested flood cocks, found to be in good condition.

At 2.42pm E.C. Dixon, Hospital Apprentice, was confined in brig by Captain's order, awaiting his action.

Published the record of proceedings of a Summary Court Martial in the case of J.R. Denning, Chief Yeoman: offense: 52 hours over leave; sentence: to lose pay amounting to $26.00 and to be confined for 26 days; approved by Commanding Officer (Senior Officer present) July 12, 1912.

U.S.S. "Vicksburg" got under way with aid of tug and stood down steam at 12.50pm, preparatory to going into dry dock.

Commenced work of placing ship out of commission.

4pm to 8pm:

Slightly overcast, changing to hazy latter part of watch.

Gentle breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

Tug U.S.S. "Active" brought coal lighter alongside at 4.20pm.

Sent liberty party ashore at 6 o'clock.

8pm to midnight:

Overcast and cloudy.

Gentle airs and breezes from South by West.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

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13 July 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Gentle airs from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Overcast and cloudy.

Gentle airs from SW, changing to West by North.

Barometer steady.

Liberty party returned on board, no absentees.

E.C. Dixon, Hospital Apprentice, released from confinement by order of Commanding Officer.

Received on board for general mess: 30 dozen buns.

Continued work placing ship out of commission.

8am to meridian:

Overcast and cloudy, to clear.

Light airs to light breezes from West by North to South.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer slightly unsteady.

Continued work placing ship out of commission.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light to gentle breezes from South.

Barometer rising.

Sent liberty party ashore at 6.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from South to SSW.

Barometer rising.

Liberty party returned at 11.00pm, R.T. Potts, Ordinary Seaman, absentee.

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14 July 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer steady.

4am to 8am:

Partly clear and cloudy.

Light breezes from SW.

Barometer rising.

Continued work placing ship out of commission.

8am to meridian:

Cloudy to clear.

Calm to light breezes from SW.

Continued work placing ship out of commission.

Meridian to 4pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light breezes from SW.

R.T. Potts, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty thirteen hours and forty minutes over time.

U.S.S. "Iris" got under way with the aid of tug U.S.S. "Iroquois" and stood down stream at 1.35pm.

Continued work placing ship out of commission.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear and pleasant.

Light airs from SW.

At 5.40pm hauled fires and secured number 3 boiler.

8pm to midnight:

Clear and pleasant.

Calm to light airs from SW.

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15 July 1912

Moored alongside seawall, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Clear and cool.

Light airs from SW.

4am to 8am:

Clear and cool.

Light breezes from SW.

8am to meridian:

Clear.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" came alongside at 8.55am and took lighter of coal away.

R. Kelly [Kelley in log-book], Second-class Fireman, reported the expiration of his enlistment.

Ship's force at work preparing to put vessel out of commission.

At 10.30am U.S.S. "Denver" shifted berth, and moored to seawall at 11.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Partly cloudy.

Light airs and breezes from SW.

Ordnance Inspection Board from Navy Yard, with Lieutenant-Commander C.S. Kempff [Kemff in log-book], U.S. Navy, senior member, came on board and inspected ordnance material previous to going out of commission.

At 3.45pm an Inspection Board from the Navy Yard, with the Captain of the Yard, Lieutenant-Commander W.H. Standley, as senior member, came on board and commenced inspection of the ship.

Ship's force at work placing ship out of commission.

4pm to 8pm:

Clear.

Light airs from SW.

With all hands mustered aft, the Commanding Officer read Commandant Mare Island's orders to place U.S.S. "Yorktown" out of commission, and at 5.00pm this vessel was placed out of commission and turned over to the Captain of the Yard.

Officers and crew, with the exception of Ensign E. Lando, U.S. Navy, were transferred to U.S.S. "Denver", in obedience to the [Navy] Department's telegraphic order to the Commandant of the Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, July 12, 1912.

Ensign E. Lando, U.S. Navy, left ship under orders to report to Commandant of Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

Approved: [signed] Thomas Washington, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

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THE VOYAGES OF USS YORKTOWN 1913

LOG BOOK – APRIL 1^st 1913 TO NOVEMBER 28^th 1913

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LOG BOOK

of the

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

From April 1, 1913

To November 28, 1913

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LOG BOOK

of the

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

3^rd Rate,

Commanded By

George B. Bradshaw, Commander, U.S. Navy,

Attached to [left blank] Division,

[left blank] Squadron,

[left blank] Fleet,

Commencing April 1, 1913,

at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California,

and ending November 28, 1913,

at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

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List of Officers

Attached to and on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown", commanded by George B. Bradshaw, Commander, U.S. Navy, during the period covered by this Log Book, with date of reporting for duty, detachment, transfer, or death, from April 1, 1913, to November 28, 1913.

Name	Rank	Date of Reporting For Duty	Detachment or Transfer
			Date	Particulars
George B. Bradshaw	Commander	April 1, 1913
William J. Moses	Lieutenant	April 1, 1913	May 22, 1913	Bureau of Navigation's telegram of May 17, 1913
Gordon D. Hale	Passed Assistant Surgeon	April 1, 1913
Russel V. Bleecker [Bleeker in log-book]	Assistant Paymaster	April 1, 1913
James D. Moore	Ensign	April 1, 1913
Harold C. Train	Ensign	April 1, 1913
Timothy A. Parker	Ensign	April 1, 1913
Ole O. Hagen	Ensign	April 1, 1913
Charles R. Sies	Paymaster's Clerk	April 1, 1913
Edson C. Oak	Lieutenant	July 31, 1913

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] G.B. Bradshaw, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding, and E.C. Oak, Navigator, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy.

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Allowed Complement of Petty Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Apprentice Seamen, and Marines on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown" at end of period covered by this log-book, November 28 [29 in log-book], 1913.

Number Allowed	Rates	Number On Board
	Seaman Branch
1	Chief Master at Arms	1
1	Master at Arms, first class	0
0	Master at Arms, second class	2
1	Master at Arms, third class	0
1	Chief Boatswain's Mate	1
2	Boatswain's Mates, first class	1
2	Boatswain's Mates, second class	3
6	Coxswains	5
1	Chief Gunner's Mate	1
1	Gunner's Mates, first class	1
1	Gunner's Mates, second class	0
2	Gunner's Mates, third class	3
1	Chief Quartermaster (Navigating)	1
2	Quartermaster, first class	2
1	Quartermaster, second class	0
1	Quartermaster, third class	1
20	Seamen	20
24	Ordinary Seamen	30
[68]	Total	72

	Artificer Branch
1	Chief Electrician	1
1	Electrician, first class	0
1	Electrician, second class	1
2	Electrician, third class	3
1	Electrician, first class (Wireless)	1
1	Electrician, third class (Wireless)	1
1	Chief Carpenter's Mate	1
1	Shipwrights	1
0	Shipfitters, first class	1
1	Shipfitters, second class	0
1	Plumbers and Fitters	1
1	Sailmaker's Mates	0
1	Painters, second class	0
0	Painters, third class	2
[13]	Total	13

	Artificer Branch – Engine-Room Force
3	Chief Machinist's Mates	3
3	Machinist's Mates, first class	2
2	Machinist's Mates, second class	3
3	Water Tenders	4
1	Boiler Maker	1
1	Blacksmiths	1
1	Coppersmiths	1
4	Oilers	4
10	Firemen, first class	16
10	Firemen, second class	9
17	Coal Passers	17
[55]	Total	61 [48 in log-book]

	Special Branch
2	Chief Yeoman, Paymaster's Department	0
0	Yeoman, first class, Commanding Officer	1
1	Yeoman, first class, Executive Officer	1
0	Yeoman, first class, Paymaster's Department	1
1	Yeoman, first class, Engineer Department	0
1	Yeoman, second class, Commanding Officer	0
0	Yeoman, second class, Paymaster's Department	2
0	Yeoman, second class, Engineer Department	1
1	Yeoman, third class, Ship's Store	0
1	Yeoman, third class, Navigator	1
1	Hospital Steward	1
1	Hospital Apprentices, first class	1
1	Buglers	1
[10]	Total	10

	Commissary Branch
1	Commissary Steward	1
0	Ship's Cooks, first class	2
1	Ship's Cooks, second class	1
1	Ship's Cooks, third class	0
1	Ship's Cooks, fourth class	0
1	Bakers, second class	1
[5]	Total	5

	Messmen Branch
1	Cabin Steward	1
1	Cabin Cook	1
1	Mess Attendant	1
1	Wardroom Steward	1
1	Wardroom Cook	0
5	Mess Attendants	6
1	Mess Attendants (Laundry)	1
[11]	Total	11

	Marine Guard
1	First Sergeants	1
1	Sergeants	1
2	Corporals	2
16	Privates	16
[20]	[Total]	[20]

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.C. Oak, Navigator, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy.

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Armament

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

Main Battery

Guns					Remarks	Ship and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Length in Calibers	Mark and Modifications	Mark of Breech Mechanism		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
199	5-inch	40	III-2	III-2		532	B	III-2
287	5-inch	40	III-2	III-2		485	B	III-2
289	5-inch	40	III-2	III-2		75	B	III-2
290	5-inch	40	III-2	III-2		133	B	III-2
291	5-inch	40	III-2	III-2		104	B	III-2
292	5-inch	40	III-2	III-2		117 [107 in log-book]	B	III-2

Secondary Battery

Guns			Remarks	Ship, Boat and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Mark and Modifications		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
295	3-pounder	X		223	Rail	II
296	3-pounder	X		222	Rail	II
297	3-pounder	X		227	Rail	II
298	3-pounder	X		226	Rail	II
191	1-pounder	V		44	Rail	None
192	1-pounder	V		40	Rail	None
541	1-pounder	V			Rail	None
208	1-pounder	V			Rail	None

Small Arms

Number	Kind	Caliber	Type	Model	Remarks
90	Springfield	.30	Rifle	1906
33	Colt	.45	Pistol	1912
4	Krag-Jørgensen	.30	Rifle	1898
2	Benét-Mercié	.30	Automatic	1912

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.C. Oak, Navigator, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy.

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Tables of Deviation of the standard compass Number 7190 on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Date	April 4, 1913	April 15, 1913	Various	July 31, 1913	September 24, 1913
Place of Observation	San Francisco Bay	At sea	Corinto, Nicaragua	Corinto, Nicaragua	At sea
Latitude	37°56' N	Various	12°27' N	12°27' N	Various
Longitude	122°37' W	Various	87°12'31" W	87°12'31" W	Various
Chart Variation		Various	5°32' E	5°32' E	Various
Ship's Head by Compass	Deviation	Deviation	Deviation	Deviation	Deviation
0°				+3°00'
15°				+3°15'
30°				+3°30'
45°				+3°50'
60°				+4°35'
75°				+4°30'
90°				+4°20'
105°				+4°00'
120°				+3°30'
135°				+2°30'
150°				+0°50'
165°				+0°50'
180°				-1°30'
195°				-2°00'
210°				-2°15'
225°				-2°30'
240°				-3°00'
255°				-2°15'
270°				-1°35'
285°				-0°30'
300°				+0°30'
315°				+1°30'
330°				+2°20'
345°				+2°45'

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

Instrument	Maker	Number	Location	Date of Last Comparison	Compared With	Error
Mercurial Barometer	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	3404	Navigator's stateroom	April 1, 1913	Standard barometer at observatory, Mare Island, California	Zero
Aneroid Barometer	Holosteric [Holstric in log-book] Barometer Company, Germany	B.S. 120	Under poop deck, aft, amidships	April 1, 1913	Standard barometer at observatory, Mare Island, California	Zero
Thermometer (Dry Bulb)	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	1958	Under bridge, aft of chart house
Thermometer (Wet and Dry Bulb) (Psychrometer)	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	5288	Under bridge, aft of chart house

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] E.C. Oak, Navigator, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy.

LOGS FOR APRIL 1913

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1 April 1913

Moored to timber dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California (port side to)

Lat 38.094, Long -122.262

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.45pm this vessel was placed in commission by Captain F.M. Bennett, U.S. Navy, Acting Commandant Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, the crew and officers being mustered aft.

Commander George B. Bradshaw, U.S. Navy, read his orders to command, and assumed command.

The following officers reported on board for duty: Lieutenant W.J. Moses, U.S. Navy; Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hale, U.S. Navy; Passed Assistant Paymaster R.V. Bleecker [Bleeker in log-book], U.S. Navy; Ensigns H.C. Train, J.D. Moore, T.A. Parker, O.O. Hagen, U.S. Navy; and Paymaster's Clerk C.R. Sies, U.S. Navy.

The following crew received, with bags and hammocks, without transfer papers: G.H. Timken, Master-at-Arms Second-class; M.W. Greasley, Boatswain's Mate First-class; A. Trent, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; J.J. Moran, Gunner's Mate First-class; C.H. Copeland, Quartermaster Second-class; G.R. Darby, Seaman; M.L. Rand, Seaman; O.W. Marshall, Ordinary Seaman; F. Carnaghan [Caranghan in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; H.O. Budd, Ordinary Seaman; A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman; L.A. Gunerud, Ordinary Seaman; L.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman; I.F. Bennett, Ordinary Seaman; D.H. Frew, Ordinary Seaman; T.E. Barry, Ordinary Seaman; F.A. Cornell, Ordinary Seaman; S.A. Pederson, Ordinary Seaman; J.V. Morrissey, Ordinary Seaman; C.V. Clarke, Ordinary Seaman; R.D. Cramer, Ordinary Seaman; T.E. Ehlert, Ordinary Seaman; P. Hix, Master-at-Arms third-class; C. Emold, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; J. Benaqis [Benaquis in log-book], Coxswain; W.B. Starks, Gunner's Mate Third-class; B.A. Paulina, Quartermaster Second-class; J. Cliford [Clifford in log-book], Seaman; O.O. Sonnischen [Sonnichsen in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; F.L. Study [Sturdy in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; E.G. Vaughn, Ordinary Seaman; R. Buckley, Ordinary Seaman; R.A. Broyhill, Ordinary Seaman; F.B. Beckman, Ordinary Seaman; C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman; E.O. Bennett, Ordinary Seaman; H.J. Elliott, Ordinary Seaman; C.P. Bostick [Bostock in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; J.L. Hiatt, Ordinary Seaman; A. Cavanaugh, Ordinary Seaman; C.K. McClure, Ordinary Seaman; J.L. Fields, Ordinary Seaman; F. Condon, Ordinary Seaman; W.P. Burmeister, Ordinary Seaman; R.E. Coover, Ordinary Seaman; A. Allen, Chief Boatswain's Mate; J. Orr, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; L. Foust, Coxswain; O.H. Small, Quartermaster First-class; H.H. Fey, Seaman; J. Morris, Seaman; L.A. Jellison, Ordinary Seaman; R. Manske, Ordinary Seaman; H.R. Davis, Ordinary Seaman; J.P. Atkeisson, Ordinary Seaman; A. Rifleman, Ordinary Seaman; F.R. Barrows, Ordinary Seaman; J.W. Ames, Ordinary Seaman; W.B. Carter, Ordinary Seaman; E.J. Connell [Cornell in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; G.B. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman; H. Fournier, Ordinary Seaman; V.O. Basham, Ordinary Seaman; F.S. Hall, Ordinary Seaman; W.J. Cyr, Ordinary Seaman; H.L. Burleson, Ordinary Seaman; W.G. Cox, Ordinary Seaman; H. Bruce, Ordinary Seaman; P.S. Davis, Ordinary Seaman; F.G. Reynolds, Ordinary Seaman; N.W. Adkins, Electrician Second-class; J.W. Beall, Electrician Third-class; G.P. Fitzmaurice [J.P. Fitzmaurice in log-book], Chief Carpenter's Mate; R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter; C.H. Ingles, Chief Machinist's Mate; G.W. Sanders, Machinist's Mate First-class; C.W. Sinock, Machinist's Mate First-class; J.P. Jones, Water Tender; W.E. Enterline, Blacksmith; R. McGowan, Oiler; J. Patterson, First-class Fireman; J.H. Huntley [Huntly in log-book], First-class Fireman; A.E. Eagan, First-class Fireman; J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman; E.W. Swiney, Second-class Fireman; C.A. Hagood [Haygood in log-book], Coal Passer; G.O. Ramsdell, Coal Passer; O.W. Weigel [Weigle in log-book], Coal Passer; F.O. Cantrall [Cantral in log-book], Coal Passer; W. Carter; Coal Passer; O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer; A.J. Letty, Coal Passer; E.C. Lechner, Yeoman Second-class; A.A. Lee, Hospital Steward; A.H. Weyand, Commissary Steward; M.S. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Fourth-class; D. Siam, Mess Attendant; M. Reyes, Mess Attendant; D. Mojica, Mess Attendant; F.W. Rumm, Mess Attendant Third-class; A.A. Dale, Ordinary Seaman; H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman; W.B. Ekard, Ordinary Seaman; M.J. Coady, Electrician Third-class; G. Walker, Electrician Second-class; J.H. King, Shipwright; S. Edson, Sailmaker's Mate; R. Reid; Chief Machinist's Mate; B.R. Stuart, Machinist's Mate Second-class; F.F. Worth, Machinist's Mate Second-class; W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender; F.B. Williams [F.D. Williams in log-book], Coppersmith; I.A. Tilby, Oiler; W. Smith, First-class Fireman; J. Hook, First-class Fireman; A.W. Lindgren, First-class Fireman; (over)

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Meridian to 4pm (continued):

P. Redmond [F. Redmond in log-book], Second-class Fireman; C.A. Hearne, Second-class Fireman; J.A. Besant, Second-class Fireman; C.A. Brown, Coal Passer; N.C. Spangler [M.G. Spangle in log-book], Coal Passer; A. Carr, Coal Passer; F.H. Meyers, Coal Passer; A.H. Hamilton, Coal Passer; H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer; O.V. Kessler, Chief Yeoman; F.S. Purkey, Hospital Apprentice; S.A. Austin, Ship's Cook Second-class; C.E. March [C.A. March in log-book], Baker Second-class; F. Asaldo [Analdo in log-book], Wardroom Cook; N. Abrajano [Abrajons in log-book], Mess Attendant Third-class; V. Balanza [?], Mess Attendant Third-class; A. Grepo, Wardroom Cook; W.C. Dodds [Doods in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; T. Edgell, Ordinary Seaman; J.M. Robbins, Electrician First-class; T.L. Calloway, Electrician Third-class; R.T. King, Seaman for Electrician Third-class; G.B. Fischer [Fisher in log-book], Shipfitter Second-class; O.F. Cuvreau, Painter Third-class; G. Altenbaumer [Altenbaraumer in log-book], Chief Machinist's Mate; R. Washburn, Machinist's Mate Second-class; J. Kmetz, Water Tender; J.D. Kapple, Boiler Maker; C.E. Lee, Oiler; C.F. Moffatt, Oiler; M. Porter, First-class Fireman; H.P. Bradish, First-class Fireman; M. Dunne, First-class Fireman; P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman; A.B. Walkowski, [Second-class Fireman]; J.J. Murphy, Second-class Fireman; J.A. Staples, Coal Passer; E.N. Blodgett, Coal Passer; W.G. Stewart, Coal Passer; J. Brennan, Coal Passer; W.C. Croxdale [Corxdale in log-book], Coal Passer; R. Nelson, Coal Passer; J.T. Weir [Wier in log-book], Yeoman Second-class; O.L. Anderson, Yeoman Third-class; J.E. Bolling, Ship's Cook Third-class; M. Bitonion [?], Mess Attendant Third-class; A.P. Esquerra, Mess Attendant Third-class; C. Cabotaje, Mess Attendant Third-class; C.W. Adams, Chief Master-at-Arms.

The following Marines detachment reported on board: E.C. Kreiger, First Sergeant; F.H. Buckman, Corporal; D. Jackson, Sergeant; T.W. Goodwin [J.W. Goodwin in log-book], Acting Corporal; also following Privates: L.J Cartwright; W.T. Curry; E.C. Greenburg; M.S. Knapp; B.A. Peirson; A.O. Utter; R.B. Vanderpool; N.A. Brown; H.A. Burke; W.V. Chalcraft; C.O. DeWitt; W. Hesper; J.R. Meyers; D.J. Sutherland; D. Vancort; F.S. Wheeler.

Transferred to receiving ship at Mare Island, California, for treatment at hospital: T.E. Barry, Ordinary Seaman.

4pm to 8pm:

The following men reported on board for transfer to U.S.S. "South Dakota": E. Clancy, Water Tender; E.L. Richards; Shipfitter Second-class; W. Oakes, Chief Commissary Steward; F.L. Meyer, Chief Electrician; L.F. Keppler, Chief Electrician; and W.J. Le Roy, Electrician First-class.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Received on board: 324 rounds 5-inch fixed ammunition; 125 boxes 3-pounder [shells]; 9 tanks saluting powder.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board as follows: 7 joiners in Construction and Repair [Department]; 4 machinists in Steam Engineering [Department]; and 2 ordnance men.

The following men reported on board: J.T. Oliver, Quartermaster First-class; I.C. Dell, Seaman; F. Safar; Ordinary Seaman; R. Duggan, Seaman; C.A. Ward, Seaman; W.J. Dallas, Seaman; A.E. Raezler [Reazler in log-book], Seaman; G. Laurie, Gunner's Mate Second-class; E.C. Middleton, Yeoman First-class.

8pm to midnight:

Two yard workmen employed on board (machinists, Steam Engineering [Department]) until 10.00pm, testing ice machine.

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2 April 1913

Moored to timber dock, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.094, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender, absent.

8am to meridian:

Received supplies for cabin, wardroom and Paymaster's Department.

Finished taking ammunition on board.

Total ammunition received from the United States Naval Magazine as follows: 500 boxes ammunition 5/40 [5-inch, 40 caliber], containing 500 cartridges F.S. [?] L. and F. [?] 5/40, smokeless powder diphenylamine [index] 1128; 125 boxes ammunition 3-pounder, containing 2000 cartridges steel, L. and F. [?] 3-pounder, smokeless powder [index] 538, fitted with tracer fuses, mark II; 32 boxes ammunition 1-pounder, heavy, containing 1200 cartridges steel, L. and F. [?] 1-pounder, heavy, smokeless powder diphenylamine [index] 1181; and 720 cartridges blind 1-pounder, heavy, smokeless powder diphenylamine [index] 1181; 9 boxes saluting 3-pounder, containing 150 cartridges saluting 3-pounder, black ammunition powder; 6 tanks powder, 200-pound, containing 1000 pounds black ammunition powder; 50,000 cartridges ball, caliber .30, rimless (Springfield); 10,000 cartridges blank, caliber .30, rim (Krag-Jørgensen); 1000 cartridges dummy, caliber .30 (Springfield); 1000 primers, percussion, long, machine gun, smokeless powder; 1000 plugs, cork, 3-pounder; 1000 wads, hair, 3-pounder; one box of sample indexes.

Meridian to 4pm:

United States torpedo boat U.S.S. "Farragut" stood in at 12.30pm.

All divisions fell in at quarters at 2.00pm.

Held fire, collision and abandon ship drills.

4pm to 8pm:

Received coal lighter alongside.

The following men were received on board, with bags and hammock, transfer papers to follow by mail: D.D. Banta, Bugler; H.L. Smith, Ordinary Seaman; and R. Kirkpatrick, Ordinary Seaman.

Sent liberty party ashore.

The swell from the S.S. "Napa Valley" caused the ship to surge, carrying away a stanchion of port gangway.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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3 April 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.094, Long -122.262

Commences and until 4am:

W. Bogoski, Water Tender, returned on board at 12.15am, 16 hours and 15 minutes over leave.

Liberty party returned.

4am to 8am:

Commenced coaling ship at 6.50am.

Draft of ship before coaling: forward 13 feet; and aft 15 feet 1 inch.

Total coal received on board up to 8.00am 36 tons.

8am to meridian:

Engaged in coaling and taking on stores.

Total [coal] taken for watch 197 tons.

Inspected magazines and found conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-6-M 71° [Fahrenheit] - 70°; minimum D-13-M 64° - 56°.

Meridian to 4pm:

Finished coaling at 1.45pm.

Coal taken aboard during watch 3 tons.

Total coal taken aboard 236 [200 in log-book] tons.

Held field day and took aboard stores for general storekeeper.

Ship's draft after coaling: forward 14 feet 7 inches; aft 16 feet 0 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

Received from the receiving ship, Mare Island, the following named men, with bags and hammocks, papers to follow by mail: J.E. Lanterman, First-class Fireman; H.S. Whipple, Ordinary Seaman.

J.T. Oliver, Quartermaster First-class, was transferred to the receiving ship, Mare Island, with bag and hammock.

Took commissary stores aboard as per list.

Sent liberty party ashore at 5.00pm.

The following commissary stores received on board: 45 pounds apples; 75 pounds oranges; 150 pounds apple butter; 140 pounds tapioca; 150 pounds hominy; 163 pounds kidney beans; 40 pounds currants, dried; 1725 pounds potatoes; 515 pounds onions; 20 pounds carrots; 50 pounds turnips; 300 pounds cabbage; 1000 pounds bread; 100 pounds rolls; 200 pounds butter; 120 dozen eggs; 340 pounds pork; 1121 pounds beef; 200 pounds pork sausage; 160 pounds veal; 400 pounds ham; 100 pounds bologna; 102 pounds liver.

8pm to midnight:

Liberty party returned at 12.00am.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler A at 11.00pm.

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4 April 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, [and to San Diego, California, and at anchor in San Francisco Bay, California]

Lat 38.02, Long -122.42 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler B in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Safety valve on boiler A lifted at 158 pounds and reseated at 155 pounds.

Cut in boilers A and B at 6.00am.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

Unmoored from alongside dock at 7.00am, with assistance of United States tug U.S.S. "Active", and stood out of channel, steering various courses, with various speeds.

Ship got under way in obedience to orders from the Navy Department, number 27707-2023 of March 24, 1913, in substance as follows: when in all respects ready for sea, proceed to San Diego, California, and continue shaking down drills and exercises, holding ship in readiness to move on short notice for Central American or Mexican ports.

8am to meridian:

Under way, standing down toward San Francisco, on various courses and speed all possible under 2 boilers.

At 9.00am started swinging ship [for compass deviations], finished at 11.45am.

Swinging ship first with all correctors removed, second compensated all compasses, and third swung ship for residuals.

Field day.

The ship was searched for D.G. Sutherland, Private, at 8.15am and he was found absent without leave.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 44.75.

Meridian to 4pm:

Lit fires under boiler D at 12.45pm.

Anchored off number 13 dock, San Francisco, with 45 fathoms chain on starboard anchor, in 14 fathoms water.

Draft forward 14 feet 8 inches, aft 16 feet.

Sent boat ashore with Paymaster for money.

Paymaster returned at 3.25pm with $25,000.

Got under way at 3.50pm and headed out of the bay, the Captain conning.

Received supplies for the general mess.

4pm to 6pm:

At 4.45pm the high pressure cylinder head of the after circulating pump broke and course was changed to head in and anchor.

Anchored at 5.46pm in 10 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms starboard chain.

Bearings: left angle Fort Point to Presidio [Presido in log-book] shore buoy 18°5', right angle Presidio [Presido in log-book] shore buoy to Lime Point 20°.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-6-M 78° [Fahrenheit] - 66°; minimum D-2-M 65° - 60°.

Lifted all flood cocks and all found in good condition.

6pm to 8pm:

Banked fires under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3.

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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5 April 1913

At anchor in channel of San Francisco Bay, California, [and to San Diego, California]

Lat 37.17, Long -122.46 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am [Meridian to 4pm in log-book]:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Made preparations for getting under way.

At 6.15am got under way and stood out, Commanding Officer at the conning, on various courses, speed about 10 knots, 3 boilers.

At 7.18am put over patent log, reading 0.0.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 10 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

8am to meridian:

At 9.06am passed San Pedro light 6 miles abeam.

At 9.20am swung ship for compass deviations.

At 11.20am the starboard air pump stopped, stopped starboard engine.

At 11.23am started starboard engine.

At 11.23am changed course to 130° (per standard compass), patent log reading 38.4.

Magazines inspected and found normal, temperatures: [compartment] A-6-[M] 78° [Fahrenheit]; D-13-[M] 60°.

Crew employed general field day.

Average steam 145 [pounds], average revolutions 60.75.

Meridian to 4pm:

Passed Pigeon Point light abeam at 12.04pm, distance 3.1 miles.

Changed course at 1.00pm to 144° (per standard compass), patent log reading 64.1.

Passed the S.S. "Queen" on port hand at 1.05pm.

Stopped starboard engine from 1.25pm to 1.30pm to repair stuffing box of piston of the intermediate pressure cylinder.

Passed S.S. "Oleum" at 1.43pm on port hand.

Passed Point Año Nuevo light abeam at 1.20pm, distance 3.7 miles.

Changed course at 2.00pm to 142° (per standard compass), patent log reading 62.7.

Average steam 100 [pounds], average revolutions 60.75.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 142° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Mustered at quarters at 5.00pm, one absentee: D.J. Sutherland, Private.

Closed all watertight doors, found in good condition.

Held setting up drill without arms.

Average steam 42.5 [pounds], average revolutions 41.2.

6pm to 8pm:

At 6.25pm sighted Point Sur light about 2 points forward of port beam.

Passed Point Sur abeam, distance 9 miles, at 6.50pm, patent log reading 105.

At 7.50pm changed course to 126° (per standard compass), patent log reading 108.8.

8pm to midnight:

Sighted Piedras Blancas light three points forward of port beam at 10.42pm.

Sighted two steamers on port beam at 11.00pm.

Passed Piedras Blancas [Piedra Blancas in log-book] light abeam at 11.58pm, distant 12½ miles.

Changed course at 12.00am to 134° (per standard compass), patent log reading 129.6.

Average steam 86.25 [pounds], average revolutions 91.6.

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6 April 1913

En route to San Diego, California

Lat 34.16, Long -119.78

Midnight to 4am:

Under way as before, on course 134° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots, 3 boilers.

Average steam 95 [pounds], average revolutions 96.4.

4am to 8am:

Changed course to 99° (per standard compass) at 6.20am, patent log reading 96.

At 6.45am Point Arguello 13 miles abeam.

C.E. March, Baker [Second-class], was injured slightly by a salt box falling and striking his head.

Average steam 103 [pounds], average revolutions 94.8.

8am to meridian:

Passed Point Conception light abeam at 8.00am, distance 6.7 miles.

Changed course at 8.00am to 89° (per standard compass), patent log reading 34.6.

Sighted San Miguel Island at 8.05am, Santa Rosa Island at 8.20am, Santa Cruz Island at 8.30am and Anacapa Island at 11.00am.

Changed course at 12.00pm to 84° (per standard compass), patent log reading 67.3.

Average steam 106.25 [pounds], average revolutions 92.675.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way on course 84° (per standard compass), making 90 revolutions, 3 boilers.

Passed Anacapa Island light abeam at 2.11pm, distance about 5 miles.

At 2.39pm changed course to 105° (per standard compass), patent log reading 93.8.

Took a sounding at 2.40pm: hard gray sand at 58 fathoms.

At 2.42pm changed speed to 85 revolutions.

Passed a small steamer on port hand at 2.50pm.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-6-[M] 77° [Fahrenheit]; and minimum D-13-[M] 59°.

Took a sounding at 3.45pm: soft sand at 47 fathoms.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 88.2.

4pm to 6pm:

Passed Point Dume 6.8 miles abeam at 4.52pm.

At 5.05pm sighted Santa Catalina Island 3 points on starboard bow.

At 5.20pm sighted Point Vincent 2 points on the port bow.

At 5.55pm changed standard [speed] to 80 revolutions per minute.

Passed one of the Yale-Harvard steamers at 5.15pm.

Average steam 63.75 [pounds], average revolutions 82.50 [42.50 in log-book].

6pm to 8pm:

Sighted Point Fermin light two points on port bow at 6.45pm.

Passed Point Vincent whistling buoy abeam at 7.40pm, distance 2.9 miles.

Changed course at 7.40pm to 123° (per standard compass), patent log reading 42.7.

Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 83.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 123° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots, 3 boilers.

At 8.30pm changed speed to 75 revolutions and course to 125° (per standard compass), patent log reading 50.7.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 75.6.

Point Vincent is also known as Point Vincente.

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7 April 1913

En route to [and at anchor off] San Diego, California

Lat 32.709, Long -117.174

12am to 4am:

Steaming under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3, on course 125° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots (75 revolutions per minute).

Average steam 122.5 [pounds], average revolutions 75.

4am to 8am:

Sighted Point Loma light 2 points on port bow at 4.25am.

At 4.40am Point Loma light 26½° on port bow, patent log reading 22.2.

At 5.27am Point Loma light 45° on port bow, patent log reading 27.8.

Distance when abeam 5.6 miles.

Changed standard speed to 65 revolutions at 4.45am.

Passed Point Loma light abeam at 6.20am, distance 6.7 miles.

At 7.20am changed course to 304° (per standard compass), patent log reading 41.7.

Changed course at 8.00am to 20° (per standard compass), patent log reading 46.8.

Average steam 123 [pounds], average revolutions 66.85.

8am to meridian:

Steered into San Diego, Captain conning, on various courses, and anchored at 9.30am in 7 fathoms water, with 30 fathoms chain on starboard anchor.

At 10.28am the Group Commander of the Pacific Torpedo Fleet and the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Iris" made an official call upon the Captain.

Crew employed cleaning ship and getting out boats.

At 9.10am passed U.S.S. "Alert", and at 9.17am passed U.S.S. "Maryland", heading out of the harbor.

Bearings of anchorage: Coronado ferry pier 145° [per standard compass], Santa Fe docks 56° (per standard compass), number 10 beacon 278° (per standard compass), head 171° (per standard compass).

Draft forward 13 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 8 inches.

Let fires die out under [in in log-book] boilers numbers 2 and 3, number 1 boiler [in] use for auxiliary purposes.

12pm to 4pm:

C.N.E. Fontaine, Quartermaster First-class, reported on board for duty from U.S.S. "Iris"

At 1.40pm held boat drill under oars.

At 2.46pm the Captain left the ship to return the calls of the Group Commander of the Pacific Torpedo Fleet and the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Iris".

The Captain returned on board at 3.30pm.

At 3.05pm the United States torpedo boats U.S.S. "Truxtun", U.S.S. "Stewart" and U.S.S. "Paul Jones" headed out of the harbor.

Paid off the crew at 12.30pm.

The chief engineer reported having finished repairs on the starboard bilge injection valve.

Magazines normal, [temperatures]: [compartment] A-6-[M] 78° [Fahrenheit] - 76°; D-13-[M] 64° - 60°.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party of about 100 men [ashore] at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Ship swinging to ebb tide at 9.35pm.

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8 April 1913

Anchored in bay, San Diego, California

Lat 32.709, Long -117.174

12am to 4am:

At 3.45am ship swung to flood tide.

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, absentee: L.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by general quarters drill, collision and fire drills, absentee: L.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 10.20am.

Started field day at 10.00am.

The Commander of 1^st Division Torpedo Flotilla called officially on the Captain at 10.45am.

Sounded fire quarters for drill at 11.10am, and secured at 11.20am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received stores on board for general mess at 12.55pm.

The Captain held mast at 1.00pm and awarded punishment as follows: W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender, 16 hours over leave, Deck Court.

At 3.15pm the United States torpedo boats U.S.S. "Paul Jones", U.S.S. "Stewart" and U.S.S. "Truxtun" stood out of harbor.

Finished field day at 4.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Exercised all divisions at away all boats.

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Started swinging to port to ebb tide at 9.50pm.

The following sentence of Deck Court was published: W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender, 16 hours over leave, to lose pay as mitigated to $3.05.

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9 April 1913

Anchored in bay, San Diego, California, [and at sea for practice runs]

Lat 32.62, Long -117.24

12am to 4am:

Steam on boiler number 1 for auxiliary purposes.

Lighted fires under boiler number 2 at 2.00am.

4am to 8am:

At 7.00am the United States torpedo boats U.S.S. "Paul Jones" and U.S.S. "Stewart" stood in and anchored.

Steam was formed in boiler number 2 at 6.30am, and was cut in at 7.30am, safety valve lifted by steam at 160 pounds, reseated at 152 pounds.

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

Made preparations for getting under way.

8am to meridian:

F.B. Williams, Coppersmith, and A.C. Ward, Seaman, returned aboard at 8.30am, 1 hour over time.

Made preparations for getting under way, in obedience to radio message [from] Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Maryland", to come outside and tow for practice runs in preparation for target practice of U.S.S. "Maryland".

Stood out of San Diego harbor on various courses, speed about 7 knots, Commanding Officer at the conn.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as per list: D. Sutherland, Private, L.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, W.W. Carter, Ordinary Seaman, and A.M. Hamilton, Coal Passer.

Went to general quarters, shifted to hand steering gear at 11.00am, time to shift about four minutes.

At 11.20am anchored off the whistling buoy in 19 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms on the starboard chain.

Starboard chain first shot 4 studs missing, second shot 7 studs and 4 links missing.

Average steam [left blank], average revolutions [left blank].

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00pm got under way in obedience to radiogram from Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Maryland" and stood out to act as target for practice runs of U.S.S. "Maryland".

Courses and speeds as follows: [at] 1.00pm 291° (per standard compass), speed 65 turns; 1.30pm 289½° (per standard compass), 53 turns; 2.00pm 292½° (per standard compass), 60 turns; 2.17pm 157½° (per standard compass), 64 turns; 2.30pm 204½° (per standard compass), 50 turns; 2.45pm 30 turns; 3.00pm 202½° (per standard compass), 45 turns; 3.30pm 205½° (per standard compass), 30 turns.

At 3.45pm signal was made to discontinue present exercise and we counter-marched and headed for the whistling buoy, increased speed to 85 turns.

Held bag inspection and served out clean bags to all divisions.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-6-[M] 81° [Fahrenheit] - 78°; and minimum D-13-[M] 66° - 64°.

Average steam 48.75 [pounds], average revolutions 71.25.

4pm to 6pm:

At 5.15pm passed gas buoy and took in patent log, reading 23.5.

Stood into harbor, Captain conning, on various courses.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way, standing in toward San Diego harbor, Commanding Officer at the conn.

At 6.14pm anchored in 7 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms on the starboard chain.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 3 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

8pm to midnight:

The United States torpedo boat U.S.S. "Preble" stood in at 9.48pm.

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10 April 1913

At anchor in San Diego harbor

Lat 32.709, Long -117.174

12am to 4am:

At 12.55am U.S.S. "Whipple" stood in and anchored.

4am to 8am:

Lighted fires under boiler number 3 at 4.00am.

Liberty party returned, one absentee: H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer.

Received stores aboard as per list: 120 pounds fish; 120 pounds butter [both stores crossed out in red].

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: D. Sutherland, Private, L.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, W.W. Carter, Ordinary Seaman, A.M. Hamilton, Coal Passer, H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, N.A. Brown, Private, A.O. Utter [Uter in log-book], Private.

Held setting up drill and infantry drill by the landing party.

At 11.22am held man overboard drill, boat manned and away at 11.24am.

Received stores on board for general mess: 51 pounds bologna; 50 pounds hamburger; 72 pounds liver; 50 pounds beets; 200 pounds bread.

12pm to 4pm:

At 1.10pm started swinging to ebb tide (port).

At 2.00pm U.S.S. "F-1", U.S.S. "F-2" and U.S.S. "F-3" under way.

At 2.39pm U.S.S. "Truxtun" and U.S.S. "Alert" stood in and moored to Coronado dock.

At 3.05pm U.S.S. "F-1", U.S.S. "F-2" and U.S.S. "F-3" moored alongside U.S.S. "Alert".

Crew employed cleaning ship.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

Continued field day.

At 5.00pm sent liberty party [ashore].

The following petty officers transferred to U.S.S. "Alert": F.J. Meyers [spelled Meyer previously], Chief Electrician; L.F. Keppel [spelled Keppler previously], Chief Electrician; W.J. Le Roy, Electrician First-class.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

At 8.10pm the S.S. "Harvard" stood in and moored to dock.

Began swinging to ebb tide (starboard) at 11.15pm, finished at 11.40pm.

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11 April 1913

At anchor in San Diego harbor

Lat 32.709, Long -117.174

12am to 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 6.20am began swinging to flood tide (starboard), finished at 7.35am.

Water barge came alongside at 7.45am.

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

The S.S. "Harvard" stood out at 8.00am.

Water barge left ship at 10.00am.

Took 120 pounds fresh fish and 120 pounds butter on board for general mess at 10.30am.

United States torpedo boat U.S.S. "Whipple" stood out of harbor at 11.30am.

Took stores aboard for general storekeeper at 10.30am.

Held quarters for muster at 11.30am, absentees: D.J. Sutherland, Private, L.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, W.W. Carter, Ordinary Seaman, A.M. Hamilton, Coal Passer, H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, W.A. Brown, Private, A.O. Utter, Private, and P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman.

Lifted safety valves of [in in log-book] boilers 1, 3 and 4 by hand, lifted safety valve of boiler number 2 by steam, at 165 pounds and reseated at 160 pounds.

U.S.S. "Colorado" stood in and anchored at 11.56am.

Fired a salute of 13 guns to Rear Admiral W.H.H. Southerland [Sutherland in log-book], U.S. Navy, at 11.48am.

U.S.S. "Colorado" returned salute of seven guns at 11.52am.

Started painting ship.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Meridian to 4pm:

The Captain called officially on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Colorado" at 1.00pm.

At 1.09pm U.S.S. "Alert" stood out of harbor at 1.14pm.

U.S.S. "Colorado" fired a salute of 13 guns and hauled down the flag of Rear Admiral W.H.H. Southerland [Sutherland in log-book].

At 2.05pm D.J. Sutherland, Private, was brought aboard by a patrol from the Marine barracks, Mare Island, California, he having been absent over leave from the ship since April 3, and by order of the Commanding Officer he was made a prisoner at large awaiting action.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 2.30pm and assigned punishment as follows: D.J. Sutherland, Private, absent over leave 8 days and missing ship and having to be brought back by patrol from Marine barracks, Mare Island, California; sentence Summary Court Martial.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Tested flood cocks and found same in good condition.

The United States torpedo boats U.S.S. "Paul Jones", U.S.S. "Stewart", U.S.S. "Whipple" and U.S.S. "Truxtun" [U.S.S. "Truxton" in log-book] stood out at 3.40pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Turned in clean bags at 4.30pm.

Sent liberty party ashore at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to starboard to ebb tide at 10.30pm.

H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, returned aboard at 12.00am, 40 hours over leave.

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12 April 1913

Anchored in bay San Diego, California

Lat 32.709, Long -117.174

12am to 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Fog set in at 1.15am, lifted at 3.10am.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers number 1 and number 4 at 3.00am.

P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman, returned aboard about 12.00am, 16 hours over time.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

Steam formed on boilers number 1 and number 4 at 5.30am.

At 5.00am U.S.S. "Truxtun" stood into harbor and moored to Coronado dock.

The ship was searched for H.A. Burke, Private, at 7.00am and he could not be found.

8am to meridian:

U.S.S. "Preble" stood in and moored to Coronado dock at 8.25am.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 8.35am.

U.S.S. "Stewart" stood in at 9.15am.

The tug U.S.S. "Iroquois" [U.S.S. "Iroquis" in log-book] stood in and tied up to the Santa Fe [Sante Fe in log-book] dock at 9.25am.

Mustered at quarters at 10.00am, absentees as follows: L.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, W. Carter, Ordinary Seaman, A.M. Hamilton, Coal Passer, W.A. Brown, Private, W.A. Utter, Private, G. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman, H.L. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, H.A. Burke, Private, W. Hesper, Private, and B.A. Peirson, Private.

Commanding Officer inspected crew and storerooms.

U.S.S. "Whipple" stood in at 10.30am.

Lifted safety valves on boiler number 1 and number 4 by steam, 160 pounds pressure, reseated same at 154 pounds.

Delivered Summary Court Martial specifications in the case of D.J. Sutherland, Private, at 9.10am.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Colorado" called officially at 10.50am.

The following named man was this day transferred to this ship from U.S.S. "Colorado", with bag, hammock and necessary effects, transfer papers to follow: C. Morrison [Morrission in log-book], Yeoman Third-class.

The following stores were received aboard for general mess: 50 pounds hamburger; 117 pounds pork; 200 pounds cabbage; 400 pounds bread; 90 pounds apples; and 100 pounds oranges.

Offered straggler's reward of $25.00 for the following absentees: L.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman; W. Carter, Ordinary Seaman; A.M. Hamilton, Coal Passer; W.A. Brown, Private; W.A. Utter, Private; G. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman; H.L. Smith, Ordinary Seaman; H.A. Burke, Private; W. Hesper, Private; B.A. Peirson, Private; H. Bruce, Ordinary Seaman; J. Cliford [Clifford in log-book], Ordinary Seaman; R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter [the last three are crossed out].

Meridian to 4pm:

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-6-[M] 80° [Fahrenheit] - 78°; and minimum D-13-[M] 72° - 67°.

G.G. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman, absent over leave since 8.00am April 12, 1913, was brought aboard in civilian clothing at 3.40pm by civilian authority, 7 hours 40 minutes over time.

By order of the Commanding Officer G.G. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman, was made a prisoner at large.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.40pm.

U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way and stood out.

U.S.S. "Truxtun", U.S.S. "Whipple", U.S.S. "Preble" and U.S.S. "Stewart" got under way and stood out at 3.35pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide [at] 3.45pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Finished swinging to ebb tide [at] 4.35pm.

The tug U.S.S. "Iroquois" [U.S.S. "Iroquis" in log-book] stood in at 6.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Four [ships] of the Torpedo Fleet stood in at 8.45pm.

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13 April 1913

At anchor off San Diego, California

Lat 32.709, Long -117.174

Commences and until 4am:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.10am, finished at 2.20am.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.

The collier U.S.S. "Saturn" stood in and anchored at 7.35am.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: L.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, W. Carter, Ordinary Seaman, A.M. Hamilton, Coal Passer, W.A. Brown, Private, W.A. Utter, Private, H.L. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, H.A. Burke, Private, W. Hesper, Private, B.A. Pierson, Private, H. Bruce, Ordinary Seaman, J. Cliford, Seaman, and R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter.

J. Cliford, Seaman, returned from liberty 3 hours over time.

At 8.55am U.S.S. "Iroquois" got under way.

At 9.00am the submarines U.S.S. "F-1" [U.S.S. "F" in log-book], U.S.S. "F-2" and U.S.S. "F-3" got under way, moored alongside U.S.S. "Alert" at 9.55am.

At 9.20am U.S.S. "Alert" stood in and moored to dock number 1, Coronado.

At 9.35am began swinging to flood tide to port, finished at 9.55am.

The Commanding Officer paid official calls on Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Alert" and Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "F-3".

H.A. Barton, Chief Gunner's Mate, reported on board for duty, in accordance with instruction from the Bureau of Navigation to the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Maryland", with baggage and necessary transfer papers.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.45pm U.S.S. "Truxtun" [U.S.S. "Truxton" in log-book] got under way and moored to dock.

4pm to 8pm:

At 6.30pm a church party came aboard and held divine services, beginning at 6.45pm.

At 7.15pm began swinging to ebb tide to port.

At 7.55pm lit fires under [in in log-book] number 3 boiler.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Offered reward of $25.00 each for return of R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, and H. Bruce, Ordinary Seaman, as stragglers.

Commanding Officer reported completing physical test for the month of April.

8pm to midnight:

At 11.05pm safety valve of number 3 boiler lifted at 163 pounds and reseated at 156 pounds.

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14 April 1913

At anchor off San Diego, California, [and to and anchored off South Coronado Island, California]

Lat 32.709, Long -117.174

Commences and until 4am:

At 3.35am began swinging to ebb tide to starboard.

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 4.00am lit fires under [in in log-book] numbers 1 and 2 boilers.

At 6.30am sent working party to coaling station, to handle coal lighter.

Liberty party returned, T.E. Ehlert, Ordinary Seaman, absent.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

At 7.30am steam formed in numbers 1 and 2 boilers.

8am to meridian:

Tug brought lighter alongside at 8.30am.

Started coaling at 8.45am.

Took on 96 tons during watch.

Draft before coaling: 14 feet 5 inches forward; 16 feet aft.

Meridian to 4pm:

Continued coaling ship.

Finished coaling at 1.30pm.

Tons taken on during watch 8.5, total tons taken aboard 104.5.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Got under way at 3.10pm, in obedience to radio message from Senior Officer present (Commanding Officer U.S.S. "Maryland"), to anchor near target rafts off South Coronado Islands, and illuminate them for night runs of U.S.S. "Maryland".

The Captain conning, steering various courses, at various speeds, out of San Diego harbor.

Draft of ship after coaling: forward 14 feet 5 inches; aft 16 feet 0 inches.

The U.S. [Navy] auxiliary U.S.S. "Saturn" got under way at 2.10pm, and moored alongside U.S.S. "Iris".

Started cleaning ship after coaling.

4pm to 8pm:

Under way, speed about 10 knots, on various courses, heading for anchorage off the Coronado Islands.

Anchored at 6.20pm in 18 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms port chain.

Bearings: South Coronado Island right tangent 249° (per standard compass); left tangent 279° (per standard compass), ship's head 310° (per standard compass).

Continued cleaning ship after coaling.

U.S.S. "Maryland" stood down toward the targets to make night practice run at 7.40pm, this ship illuminating targets.

The rheostats of both searchlight burned out at 7.50pm and disabled both searchlights.

Banked fires under boilers number 1 and number 2 at 7.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

U.S.S. "Maryland" finished her run at 8.20pm and stood in to her anchorage off Coronado.

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15 April 1913

At anchor off [South Coronado Island, California, and to and at anchor off] San Diego, California, [and to Corinto, Nicaragua]

Lat 32.711, Long -117.179

Commences and until 4am:

Boilers number 1 and number 2 banked and number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Made preparations for getting under way.

Got under way at 5.53am, steaming on various courses to head into San Diego harbor, Captain conning.

Started field day.

8am to meridian:

Under way, standing in towards San Diego harbor, on various courses, speed about 9 knots, Commanding Officer at the conn.

At 9.09am anchored in 7 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms on starboard chain, bearings as follows: Coronado ferry 130° (per standard compass), Santa Fe [Sante Fe in log-book] wharf 81° (per standard compass), beacon number 10 273° (per standard compass), ship's head 105° (per standard compass).

Expended on account of underestimate of consumption 24 tons [coal].

Received stores on board as follows: 2180 pounds potatoes; 200 pounds onions; 100 pounds pork legs; and 406 pounds hams, smoked.

Absentees as follows: L.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, W. Carter, Ordinary Seaman, A.M. Hamilton, Coal Passer, W.A. Brown, Private, W.A. Utter, Private, H.L. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, H.A. Burke, Private, W. Hesper, Private, B.A. Pierson, Private, H. Bruce, Ordinary Seaman, and R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter.

Sent working part to U.S.S. "Iris" for stores.

W.M. Oakes, Chief Commissary Steward, was this day transferred to U.S.S. "Iris", for further transfer to U.S.S. "South Dakota", with necessary effects, transfer papers mailed direct to U.S.S. "South Dakota" from receiving ship, Mare Island, California.

Draft of ship after anchoring: forward 14 feet 5 inches; aft 16 feet.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Mustered at quarters at 3.30pm, 12 absentees.

A reward of $25.00 was offered for O.V. Kessler, Chief Yeoman, a straggler.

4pm to 6pm:

Made preparations for getting under way.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 16 feet 1 inch.

At 5.00pm got under way and stood out on various courses, 95 revolutions, 3 boilers, Commanding Officer at the conn, in obedience to telegraphic orders from the Secretary of the Navy, April 14, to proceed to Corinto, Nicaragua, to relieve U.S.S. "Denver".

Average steam 95 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

6pm to 8pm:

Put over patent log at 6.05pm, reading 0.00, and set course 196° (per standard compass).

Passed North Coronado Island abeam, [distance] 2 miles, at 7.00pm.

At 7.14pm changed course to 150° (per standard compass), patent log reading 12.

Average steam 95 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Stopped the starboard engine at 8.17pm for four minutes, due to stopping of starboard air pump.

Average steam 97 [pounds], average revolutions 93.2.

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16 April 1913

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 29.72, Long -116.42

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 150° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots, 3 boilers.

Average steam 122 pounds, average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 150° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8am to meridian:

Inspected magazines and found conditions normal.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up and division instruction drills, absentees: L.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, W. Carter, Ordinary Seaman, A.M. Hamilton, Coal Passer, W.A. Brown, Private, W.A. Utter, Private, H.L. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, H.A. Burke, Private, W. Hesper, Private, B.A. Pierson, Private, H. Bruce, Ordinary Seaman, R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, T.E. Ehlert, Ordinary Seaman, and V.O. Kessler, Chief Yeoman.

Set clock ahead 15 minutes at 11.30am.

Average steam 123 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 150° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots, 3 boilers.

At 1.00pm changed course to 148° (per standard compass), patent log reading 98.4.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4pm to 6pm:

At 5.35pm sighted San Benito Island and Cerros Island on the port bow, distance of San Benito Islands about 40 miles.

At 5.00pm held quarters and served out clean hammocks and had drill closing watertight doors.

Average steam 128 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 148° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Average steam 135 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 148° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 9.40pm stopped forward engine to replace oil cup on low pressure crosshead.

At 9.44pm went ahead again on forward engine.

At 11.06pm changed course to 122° (per standard compass), patent log reading 7.4.

Average steam 131.8 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

San Benito Islands are also known as Islas San Benito.

Cerros Island is also known as Cedros Island.

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17 April 1913

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 26.01, Long -114.07

Commences and until 4am:

Steaming on course 122° (per standard compass), speed about 10½ knots, under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3.

Average steam 117.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Under way on course 122° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Sighted San Roque Island two points forward of port beam at 5.00am.

Sighted mainland on port beam at 5.15am.

Passed San Roque Island abeam at 5.55am, distant 27 miles.

Average steam 124 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 122° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as follows: L.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, W. Carter, Ordinary Seaman, A.M. Hamilton, Coal Passer, W.A. Brown, Private, W.A. Utter, Private, H.L. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, W. Hesper, Private, B.A. Pierson, Private, H. Bruce, Ordinary Seaman, R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, T.E. Ehlert, Ordinary Seaman and V.O. Kessler, Chief Yeoman.

Held setting up drill, followed by divisional instruction.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, [temperatures]: maximum [in compartment] A-6-[M] 76° [Fahrenheit] - 73°; minimum D-13-[M] 66° - 65°.

Set clocks ahead 8 minutes.

Average steam 131.8 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 122° (per standard compass), speed about 10½ knots.

Held divisional instruction drills, followed by ship's work.

Average steam 131.2 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Delivered Summary Court Martial specification in the case of Patrick Redmond, Second-class Fireman.

Commanding Officer investigated reports at mast and awarded the following punishments: H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, 40 hours over leave, Deck Court; P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman, 16 hours over leave, Summary Court Martial; G. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman, 7 hours over leave, brought back by police officer, Deck Court; C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, leaving boat without being properly relieved, 2 hours' extra duty.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 122° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Held quarters for muster and to turn in clean bags at 5.00pm.

Mustered aft and published the sentence of the following Summary Court Martial: J.D. Sutherland, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, failing to return to ship after leave had expired, at midnight April 3, 1913, missing ship, and remaining away from his ship, station and duty without permission from proper authority until 2 hours post meridian on April 11, and being returned on board at San Diego, California, by guard from Marine barracks, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California; to lose pay amounting to $30.00.

Average steam 140 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 122° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Average steam 138.7 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Continued on next page.

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8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 122° (per standard compass), speed 11 knots.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 9.30pm no bottom at 40 fathoms, with 125 fathoms [of wire] out; 10.00pm no bottom at 43 fathoms, with 128 fathoms out; 10.30pm no bottom at 56 fathoms, with 148 fathoms out; 11.00pm no bottom at 65 fathoms, with 162 fathoms out.

At 10.55pm sighted Cape San Lazaro about 2½ miles forward of port beam.

Passed Cape San Lazaro abeam at 11.35pm, distance about 15 miles.

Average steam 139 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

San Roque Island is also known as Isla San Roque.

Cape San Lazaro is also known as Cabo San Lazaro.

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18 April 1913

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 22.97, Long -110.53

Commences and until 4am:

Under way as before, on course 122° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots, under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3.

Average steam 135 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 122° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 6.00am changed course to 110° (per standard compass), patent log reading 42.0.

Average steam 133.7 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 110° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by fire, collision and abandon ship station drills.

At 9.00am sighted land broad on port bow.

At 11.58am set the staysail and the spanker, with starboard sheets.

Published Deck Courts in the cases of G.G. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman, and H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer.

Set all clocks ahead 16 minutes at 11.30am.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Absentees: W. Carter, Ordinary Seaman, A.M. Hamilton, Coal Passer, W.A. Brown, Private, W.A. Utter, Private, H.L. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, H.A. Burke, Private, W. Hesper, Private, B.A. Pierson, Private; H. Bruce, Ordinary Seaman, T.E. Ehlert, Ordinary Seaman, and O.V. Kessler, Chief Yeoman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 110° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Shortened sail at 1.00pm, furling both the fore staysail and the spanker.

The Summary Court Martial, of which Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hale, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 2.30pm, and adjourned at 2.45pm to await further orders from the convening authority.

Sighted Cape Falso light 1½ points on port bow at 2.50pm.

Held quarters for muster and drill at 1.15pm, exercising all deck divisions at landing force drill.

The First Division was given first aid instruction by the Medical Officer.

Average steam 132.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Marines were given manual of arms.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 110° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Closed watertight doors at 5.00pm, all in good condition.

Held physical drill, stations for fire and rescue party, and mustered both lifeboats' crews.

Passed Cape Falso light abeam at 4.22pm, distance 5.3 miles.

Average steam 137.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

By order of the Commanding Officer L.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy, was declared a deserter from this vessel and the Naval Service from April 8, 1913.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 110° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Average steam 137.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 110° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 9.00pm changed course to 111° (per standard compass), patent log reading 3.5.

Average steam 135 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

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19 April 1913

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 20.75, Long -106.88

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 111° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots, 3 boilers.

Average steam 133.7 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 111° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Average steam 123.7 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 111° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Sighted Las Tres Marias at 9.45am, two points forward of port beam, distance about 35 miles.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, followed by inspection of crew by the Captain.

The Captain inspected the ship at 10.30am.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Set clocks ahead 14 minutes at 11.30am.

Average steam 126 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Absentees: W.A. Brown, Private, W.A. Utter, Private, H.L. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, H.A. Burke, Private, W. Hesper, Private, B.A. Pierson, Private, H. Bruce, Ordinary Seaman, R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, T.E. Ehlert, Ordinary Seaman, and O.V. Kessler, Chief Yeoman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 111° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Passed [Maria] Magdalena Island abeam at 12.30pm, distance 44 miles.

At 1.00pm changed course to 131° (per standard compass), patent log reading 78.3.

Average steam 108.8 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 131° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

At 4.00pm sighted Cape Corrientes [Cape Corientes in log-book] on the port bow, about 45 miles' distance.

At 5.00pm held setting up drill, closed watertight doors, and mustered lifeboat crews of both watches.

Average steam 100 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 131° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Sighted lights of steamer heading Northward on port beam at 7.20pm.

Sighted lights of a steamer heading Northward bound on port bow at 7.35pm.

Sighted land two points forward of port beam at 7.50pm.

Average steam 97.5 [pounds], average revolutions 94.8.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 131° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Passed a steamer on the starboard bow, heading Northwest, at 8.30pm.

At 10.30pm changed course to 112° (per standard compass), patent log reading 80.6.

Average steam 102.5 [pounds]; average revolutions 92.5.

By order of Commanding Officer, W. Carter, Ordinary Seaman, and A.M. Hamilton, Coal Passer, U.S. Navy, were declared deserters from this vessel and the Naval Service from April 9, 1913.

Las Tres Marias are also known as Islas Marias.

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20 April 1913

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 18.33, Long -103.67 [18°42' N, 104°13'W in log-book]

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 112° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots, under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3.

Average steam 133 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 112° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Sighted two-masted schooner on port beam, heading South, at 5.10pm.

Sighted Manzanillo light two points abaft the port beam at 7.30am.

Average steam 126 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 112° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Set clocks ahead 13 minutes.

Sighted Point Tejupan light at 11.10am, bearing 95° (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] C-3-[M] 83° [Fahrenheit] - 80°; minimum D-13-[M] 77° - 69°.

Average steam 105 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

By order of the Commanding Officer W.A. Brown, Private, and W.A. Utter, Private, were declared deserters from this vessel and the U.S. Navy from April 10, 1913.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 112° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

At 12.30pm passed Point Tejupan light abeam, distance 4 miles.

At 1.01pm changed course to 107° (per standard compass), patent log reading 40.

Average steam 101.4 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Absentees as follows: W.A. Brown, Private, W.A. Utter, Private, H.L. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, T.E. Ehlert, Ordinary Seaman, and O.V. Kessler, Chief Yeoman.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 107° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Sighted steamer three points on port bow at 4.05pm.

Average steam 117.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 107° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 107° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Average steam 128.8 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Manzanillo lighthouse is also known as Punta Campos lighthouse.

Point Tejupan is also known as Punta Tejupan.

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21 April 1913

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 16.36, Long -99.87

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 107° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots, on boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3.

Average steam 139.4 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 107° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Average steam 133.8 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 107° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

At 9.00am changed course to 106° (per standard compass), patent log reading 72.7.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by station drill for abandon ship, general quarters, fire drill, and fire and rescue party.

Summary Court Martial in the case of P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman, was published by the Executive Officer.

Average steam 133.9 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

At 11.30am set all ship's clocks ahead 17 minutes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 106° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Held quarters for drill at 1.15pm, exercising all deck divisions at landing force and signals.

Connected in hand steering gear at 2.40pm in order to take in slack of wheel ropes to steering engine.

Connected up steam steering gear at 2.45pm.

Average steam 138.75 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 106° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

At 5.00pm changed course to 95° (per standard compass), patent log reading 47.4.

Closed watertight doors at 5.00pm, all in good conditions.

Held physical drill.

Average steam 142.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 95° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Average steam 141.4 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 95° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Changed standard speed at 10.10pm from 95 to 100 turns per minute.

Average steam 122.5 [pounds], average revolutions 97.5.

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22 April 1913

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 14.97, Long -95.38

Commences and until 4am:

Under way as before, on course 95° (per standard compass), speed about 11½ knots, 3 boilers.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 100.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 95° (per standard compass), speed about 11½ knots.

Average steam 131 [pounds], average revolutions 98.7.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 95° (per standard compass), speed about 11½ knots.

At 8.35am changed course to 100° (per standard compass), patent log reading 28.0.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up, fire, collision and abandon ship drills.

Held fire quarters at 9.38am, all divisions ready at 9.39am, sounded secure at 9.40am, all secure at 9.44am.

Collision quarters at 9.48.30am, mat ready at 9.49.57am, all divisions ready at 9.52am, sounded secure at 9.53am, all secure at 9.54.35am.

Abandon ship drill, water and provisions for all boats at 9.55.30am, all ready at 10.02.30am, all secure at 10.13am.

At 11.00am set all clocks ahead 18 minutes.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 100.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 100° (per standard compass), speed about 11½ knots.

Drill stations for landing force.

Called away fire and rescue party at 1.40pm, first cutter reported ready at 1.42.30pm, and second cutter at 1.47.30pm.

Average steam 128.8 [pounds], average revolutions 100.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 100° (per standard compass), speed about 11½ knots.

At 5.00pm held quarters, followed by setting up and closing watertight doors drill, and mustered all lifeboats' crews.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 100.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 100° (per standard compass), speed about 11½ knots.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 100.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 100° (per standard compass), speed about 11½ knots.

At 8.06pm changed speed to 97 revolutions.

Average steam 165 [pounds], average revolutions 97.

By order of Commanding Officer H.L. Smith, Ordinary Seaman, U.S. Navy, H.A. Burke, Private, W. Hesper, Private, B.A. Pierson, Private, were declared deserters from April 12, 1913, from this vessel and the United States Naval Service.

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23 April 1913

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 13.63, Long -91.52

Commences and until 4am:

Steaming on course 100° (per standard compass), speed about 11½ knots, under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3.

At 2.20am the wind increased from light breezes to fresh breezes, accompanied by light rain.

Average steam 131.3 [pounds], average revolutions 97.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 100° (per standard compass), speed about 11½ knots.

Started taking soundings at 4.00am.

At 4.00am no bottom at 80 [fathoms], 170 fathoms of wire out.

At 4.30am no bottom at 85 [fathoms], 180 fathoms of wire out.

At 5.00am slowed down for three minutes to take sounding, no bottom at 100 [fathoms], 190 fathoms [of wire] out.

At 5.30am slowed down for three minutes to take sounding, no bottom at 100 [fathoms], 190 fathoms [of wire] out.

At 6.00am no bottom at 95 [fathoms], 200 fathoms of wire out.

At 6.30am slowed down for three minutes to take sounding, no bottom at 80 [fathoms], 190 fathoms of wire out.

At 7.00am slowed down for three minutes to take sounding, no bottom at 100 [fathoms], 215 fathoms of wire out.

At 7.30am no bottom at 100 [fathoms], 215 fathoms of wire out.

At 8.00am no bottom at 95 [fathoms], 200 fathoms of wire out.

At 8.00am changed course to 90° (per standard compass), patent log reading 93.1.

Average steam 134 [pounds], average revolutions 94.2.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 90° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, followed by setting up drill.

Drills as follows: fire; collision; and landing force.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 10.00am no bottom at 78 fathoms, 200 fathoms of wire out; 11.00am bottom at 68 fathoms, 130 fathoms of wire out; 12.00pm bottom at 60 [fathoms], 120 fathoms of wire out.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] C-3-M 94° [Fahrenheit] - 92°; minimum D-13-M 87° - 86°.

Set clocks ahead 16 minutes.

Average steam 121.4 [pounds], average revolutions 97.

By order of Commanding Officer H. Bruce, Ordinary Seaman, and R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, were declared deserters from this ship and U.S. Navy from April 13, 1913.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 90° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

At 1.15pm piped down aired bedding and had inspection of same.

Took soundings as follows: at 2.00pm 58 fathoms, 100 fathoms of wire out; at 3.00pm no bottom with 200 fathoms [of wire] out.

Average steam 128.7 [pounds], average revolutions 97.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 90° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Held quarters for muster at 5.00pm, followed by setting up drill and testing watertight doors.

Took the following soundings, slowing down to take each of them: at 4.00pm no bottom at 85 [fathoms], 215 fathoms of wire out; at 5.30pm bottom at 65 [fathoms], 100 fathoms of wire out; at 6.00pm bottom at 58 [fathoms], 85 fathoms of wire out.

Average steam 138 [pounds], average revolutions 92.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 90° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Changed course at 6.09pm to 98° (per standard compass), patent log reading 3.6.

Sighted a light, red and white (doubtful), bearing 40° (per standard compass), at 7.00pm.

Sighted several lights bearing 18° to 30° (per standard compass) between 7.15pm and 7.40pm.

Took a sounding at 7.13pm, bottom at 70 [fathoms], 113 fathoms of wire out.

Slowed down from 7.55pm to 8.00pm to take a sounding.

Average steam 132.5 [pounds], average revolutions 94.3.

8pm to midnight:

Under way on course 98° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Sounding at 8.00pm: 65 fathoms, 95 fathoms [of wire] out.

At 9.00pm 54 fathoms, 125 fathoms [of wire] out.

At 10.00pm 50 fathoms, 95 fathoms [of wire] out.

At 11.00pm 50 fathoms, 90 fathoms [of wire] out.

Average steam 127.5 [pounds], average revolutions 96.5.

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24 April 1913

At sea, en route to, [and at anchor off] Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.48, Long -87.19 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 98° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots, under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3.

Went to slow speed about 1.30am to take sounding, bottom at 36 [fathoms], with 60 fathoms of line out.

Sighted steamer heading Westward, three points on port bow, at 2.55am.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 96.4.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 98° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

At 4.30am changed course to 83° (per standard compass), patent log reading 21.0.

Took up slow speed from 4.55am to 5.00am in order to take a sounding, bottom at 34 fathoms, 54 fathoms of wire out.

At 5.00am sighted land on port hand, bearing from 360° (per standard compass) to 50° (per standard compass).

At 7.30am changed course to 112° (per standard compass), patent log reading 53.5.

Average steam 141.3 [pounds], average revolutions 95.6.

By order of Commanding Officer T.E. Ehlert, Ordinary Seaman, was declared a deserter from this vessel and U.S. Navy from April 14, 1913.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 112° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Got ship ready for port.

Slowed down to slow speed from 8.02am to 8.04am in order to take a sounding, bottom at 24 fathoms, 50 fathoms of wire out.

At 10.40am sighted Corinto lighthouse one point on port bow.

Took several soundings to aid in plotting position of ship.

Steered into Corinto harbor, steering by ranges, Captain and Navigator conning.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Average steam 107.5 [pounds], average revolutions 97.

Leadsman lost a 14-pound [lead] overboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, steering various courses into Corinto harbor, various speeds, Captain and Navigator conning.

At 12.18pm anchored in 6 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of chain on starboard anchor.

At 12.30pm the Captain left the ship and called officially upon the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Denver".

Received stores from U.S.S. "Denver" for Paymaster's Department, Medical Department, Engineer's Department and Ordinance Department.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet, aft 15 feet 7 inches.

4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00pm got under way and went alongside the U.S. Naval auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" and moored to her starboard side.

Made preparations for coaling ship.

Secured main engines and let fires die out of numbers 1 and 2 boilers, numbers 3 and 4 boilers in use for auxiliary purposes.

8pm to midnight:

At 11.25pm began swinging to flood tide.

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25 April 1913

Moored to the U.S. Naval auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin", at Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.477, Long -87.170

Commences and until 4am:

Boilers numbers 3 and 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Finished preparations for coaling.

Began coaling at 6.20am.

Coal taken [on from] 6.00am to 8.00am 28 tons.

Draft before coaling: forward 11 feet 10 inches; aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Draft of U.S.S. "Justin" before coaling: forward 12 feet; aft 16 feet.

8am to meridian:

Coaling ship alongside U.S.S. "Justin"

Took on 100 tons for watch, total coal to noon 128 tons.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: [compartment] C-3-M 94° [Fahrenheit] - 92°; D-13-M 67° - 65°.

Steam formed on boiler number 4 at 10.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Lifted safety valve and cut in boiler number 4 at 12.55pm.

Coaling ship.

Total coal for watch 73 tons, total received 201 tons.

4pm to 8pm:

Coaling ship.

Received on board during watch 21 tons.

Finished coaling at 5.10pm, total received 222 tons.

Draft of ship after coaling: forward 14 feet 6 inches; aft 16 feet.

Draft of U.S.S. "Justin" after coaling: forward 8 feet; aft 16 feet.

Unmoored from U.S.S. "Justin" at 6.10pm, and anchored in 6½ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms on starboard chain.

Bearings from anchorage: East entrance False [Bar] Channel 216°, West entrance (block house) 228°, end of dock 251°, ship's head 205°, all per standard compass.

Sent mail to U.S.S. "Justin" for Postmaster at San Francisco.

By order of Commanding Officer V.O. Kessler, Chief Yeoman, was declared a deserter this day, from April 15, 1913, from this vessel and the U.S. Navy.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

False Bar Channel is also known as Boca Falsa.

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26 April 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Started field day after coaling ship.

U.S. Naval auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" got under way and stood out at 5.56am.

8am to meridian:

Made preparations for getting under way.

At 10.50am got under way and shifted anchorage.

Anchored at 11.08am in 6 fathoms of water, 20 fathoms on starboard chain, bearings as follows: watch tower Cardon Island 228° (per standard compass), left tangent dock 260° (per standard compass), right tangent dock 299° (per standard compass), ship's head 265° (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] C-3-M 93° [Fahrenheit] - 91°; minimum D-13-M 86° - 85°.

Inspected flood cocks, all in good condition.

Secured main engines.

Field day.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received the following stores aboard: 260 pounds beef; 500 limes; 500 oranges; 500 pounds ice; and 50 dozen eggs.

Continued field day.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

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27 April 1913

[At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua]

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Sent swimming party ashore.

Routine, cleaning up ship.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent swimming party ashore.

Seining party returned at 12.15pm.

Holiday.

Threw overboard 50 pounds of surveyed meat, by order of the Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Hunting party, swimming party and fishing party returned.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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28 April 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Began swinging to flood tide at 3.15am.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Received on board 100 pounds veal and 29 pounds beef for the general mess.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up and landing force drills.

The Vice Consul of the United States paid an official visit to the Commanding Officer at 10.26am.

Fired a salute of 5 guns on the departure of the Vice Consul, with the American Ensign at the fore truck, at 10.57am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sold deserter's clothes at auction at 12.30pm.

Broke an oar in the second cutter at drill.

At 3.00pm called away all boats for drill under oars.

Sent swimming parties ashore at 4.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Swimming parties returned at 5.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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29 April 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Took aboard 190 pounds of beef at 7.30am for the general mess.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Drill: landing force, heavily equipped.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] C-3-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 89°; minimum D-13-M 86° - 85°.

Received 500 pounds of ice aboard for the general mess.

Meridian to 4pm:

Called away all boats at 3.20pm, last boat away in 11.5 minutes.

Practiced coming alongside both gangways.

Boilers number 1 was put out of commission for overhauling.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent swimming parties ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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30 April 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Received 163 pounds of veal aboard for the general mess.

8am to meridian:

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by landing force drill and boat drill under oars.

Assistant Paymaster R.V. Bleecker, U.S. Navy, Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hale, U.S. Navy, Ensign J.D. Moore, U.S. Navy, Ensign T.A. Parker, U.S. Navy and Paymaster's Clerk C.R. Sies [Seis in log-book], U.S. Navy, reported having taken their monthly physical tests for April.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received on board 500 pounds of ice for the general mess.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30pm.

The Commanding Officer made an official call upon the Commandante of Corinto.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

At 5.10pm commenced swinging to flood tide, finished at 6.25pm.

Lieutenant W.J. Moses, U.S. Navy, reported having taken his monthly physical test for April.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

LOGS FOR MAY 1913

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1 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

At 1.20am S.S. "Jiquilisco" stood in and anchored.

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 5.20am began swinging to flood tide to port.

At 7.00am the S.S. "Jiquilisco" got under way and went alongside the dock.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by landing force embarking in boats, and away all boats drills.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

The Commandante de Armor of Corinto called officially on the Commanding Officer at 10.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30pm.

Sent swimming party ashore at 3.30pm.

Began swinging to ebb tide at 12.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty and swimming parties returned at 5.30pm.

At 7.35pm the S.S. "Jiquilisco" unmoored from dock and stood out.

Sent 1 bag of mail (sealed) by S.S. "Jiquilisco" to Postmaster New Orleans.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 11.10pm.

Routine.

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2 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by battery and boat drills.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit] - 90°; minimum D-13-M 87° - 85°.

Tested magazine flood cocks, all in good condition.

By order of the Commanding Officer R. Buckley, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for 5 days, for being out of uniform and slow in obeying orders of the Commanding Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30pm.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned the following punishment: F.R. Barrows, Ordinary Seaman, falsehood, solitary confinement on bread and water for two days.

By order of the Commanding Officer F.R. Barrows, Ordinary Seaman, was made a prisoner at large awaiting solitary confinement, on bread and water, for 2 days.

Lifted safety valve on number 4 boiler by steam at 160 pounds pressure, seated at 154 pounds.

Lifted safety valves by hand on boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Served out clean bags to all divisions.

8pm to midnight:

Boiler number 1 was closed at 8.00pm.

By order of the Commanding Officer the remaining portion of the sentence of R. Buckley, Ordinary Seaman, of solitary confinement, on bread and water, for 5 days, was remitted, on account of the heat, and he was restored to duty.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.20pm, finished at 9.05pm.

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3 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.10am.

4am to 8am:

The S.S. "Acapulco" stood in and anchored in the harbor at 5.40am, went alongside the dock at 7.00am.

The S.S. "San Juan stood in and anchored at 7.15am.

Received the following stores on board for general mess: 500 pounds ice; and 65 pounds oranges; 60 dozen eggs; 300 pounds beef.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

8am to meridian:

At 10.00am held quarters for Captain's inspection of the crew and ship.

Marched all hands aft and read Articles for the Government of the U.S. Navy.

Received 500 pounds ice on board for general mess.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.30pm sent liberty party and patrol ashore.

Captain held mast and awarded 5 days' solitary confinement, on bread and water, to the following men: H.C. Whipple, Ordinary Seaman; H.C. Dodds, Ordinary Seaman.

On account of high temperatures the above punishments were reduced to 2 hours' solitary confinement.

By order of the Captain confined F.R. Barrows, Ordinary Seaman, from 11.00am to 1.00pm, H.C. Whipple, Ordinary Seaman, from 1.00pm to 3.00pm, H.C. Dodds, [Ordinary Seaman], from 3.00pm to 5.00pm.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Received visitors from the S.S. "San Juan".

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

By order of the Commanding Officer H.C. Dodds, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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4 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Sent fishing and hunting parties ashore.

Received the following stores aboard: 500 pounds ice; 500 pounds sausage; 163 pounds oranges.

8am to meridian:

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.40am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 2.45pm.

Sent swimming parties ashore at 1.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Fishing, hunting and swimming parties returned at 5.30pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 7.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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5 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Began swinging to ebb tide at 2.45am.

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

By order of the Commanding Officer Lieutenant W.J. Moses, U.S. Navy, was suspended from duty for five days, for neglect of duty.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by battery drill.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 89°; minimum D-13-M 87° - 85°.

Received stores on board for general mess as follows: 400 pounds ice; and 400 oranges (160 pounds).

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.45am.

Paid the crew at 11.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

The S.S. "Acapulco" shoved off from the dock at 1.40pm and anchored in the stream.

The S.S. "San Juan" went alongside the dock at 1.45pm.

From 1.30pm to 3.00pm overhauled boat gear and cleaned boats, from 3.00pm to 4.00pm held boat drill under oars.

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

4pm to 8pm:

At 5.05pm the S.S. "San Juan" shoved off from the dock, and anchored in the stream at 5.09pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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6 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

The S.S. "San Juan" got under way at 5.35am and moored alongside the dock.

Received on board for the general mess: 207 pounds fresh beef.

The S.S. "Salvador" stood in and anchored at 7.05am.

8am to meridian:

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by setting up, gunnery and boat drills.

The Commanding Officer reported having completed his physical test for May.

Magazines inspected and reported normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: T.W. Quinn, Quartermaster Third-class, for neglect of duty, 6 hours' extra duty; A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, for carelessness and losing government property, 2 hours' extra duty.

Received 500 pounds of ice for the general mess.

At 3.00pm began boat drill under oars.

At 3.40pm began swinging to ebb tide.

Recalled all boats at 4.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent swimming parties ashore.

At 4.45pm the S.S. "San Juan" got under way and stood out.

At 5.09pm S.S. "Salvador" moored to dock.

8pm to midnight:

F. Safar, Ordinary Seaman, A. Cavanaugh, Ordinary Seaman, A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, completed tour of extra duty, in compliance with punishments previously assigned at the mast by the Commanding Officer.

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7 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Began painting ship.

At 4.00am began swinging to ebb tide, finished at 5.40am.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up drill.

Held fire quarters at 9.39am, all streams on in 1½ minutes, secured at 9.41am.

Exercised all deck divisions at battery drill and at boats under oars.

Began painting side, smokepipe and ventilators.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Served out clean hammocks at 1.00pm.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30pm.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 1.00pm and assigned punishments as follows: J.V. Morrissey, not having hooks moused and allowing dinghy to get adrift, 2 hours' extra duty; J.P. Atkeisson, Ordinary Seaman, not scrubbing bag at proper time, 2 hours' extra duty.

Commander G.B. Bradshaw, U.S. Navy, Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hale, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Paymaster R.V. Bleecker, U.S. Navy, left the ship on official business with the American Legation in Managua, Nicaragua.

Sent swimming party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Swimming and liberty parties returned at 5.30pm, absentees: A.J. Letty, Coal Passer; G.G. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman; J.E. King, Shipwright; and J.N. Staples, Coal Passer.

A.J. Letty, Ordinary Seaman, returned aboard at 6.30pm, 1 hour over leave.

8pm to midnight:

G.G. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman, returned aboard at 9.00pm, 3½ hours over leave.

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8 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Continued painting side.

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as follows: J.E. King, Shipwright, and J.N. Staples, Coal Passer.

Held setting up drill and landing force, heavily equipped.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] C-3-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 88°; and minimum D-13-M 89° - 85°.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.45am, finished at 10.50am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30pm.

Sent swimming party ashore at 3.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty and swimming parties returned, no absentees.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 4.50pm, finished at 5.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 10.45pm, finished at 11.40pm.

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9 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 4.50am, finished at 5.45am.

Received on board for general mess: 400 oranges.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up and collision drills and general quarters.

Held field day.

Received 500 pounds of ice for general mess.

Absentees: J.N. Staples, Coal Passer, and J.E. King, Shipwright.

Inspected magazines and found same normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Continued filed day.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30pm.

Raised safety valve of number 4 boiler at 160 pounds, seated at 155 pounds.

Raised safety valves of numbers 1, 2 and 3 boilers by hand.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, absentees: E.C. Greenburg, Private; A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman; C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman; and F.S. Hall, Ordinary Seaman.

Sent all patrol ashore to search for absentees and to offer $25.00 reward for their return.

Began swinging to ebb tide at 6.05pm, finished at 7.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Patrol returned with information that the absentees had left Corinto.

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10 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Began swinging to flood tide at 12.10am, finished at 1.50am.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

By order of the Commanding Officer Lieutenant W.J. Moses, U.S. Navy, was restored to duty.

Held quarters at 10.00am for muster, followed by Commanding Officer's inspection.

Absentees: J.N. Staples, Coal Passer, J.E. King, Shipwright, E.C. Greenburg, Private, A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, and F.S. Hall, Ordinary Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

The Commanding Officer held mast at 1.00pm and assigned the following punishments: W.B. Ekard, Ordinary Seaman, leaving cleaning rag in cabin, 2 hours' extra duty; A.J. Letty, Coal Passer, 1 hour over leave, 1 hour's extra duty; G.G. Campbell, 3½ hours over leave, Deck Court; W.J. Cyr, Ordinary Seaman, not scrubbing bag when ordered, Deck Court; J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, failing to stand by aired bedding when same was piped down, 2 hours' extra duty; F. Asaldo, Wardroom Cook, failing to stand by aired bedding when same was piped down, 2 hours' extra duty; E.S. Gray, Yeoman Second-class, 2½ hours late returning from duty ashore, 2½ hours' extra duty.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.30pm.

Sent swimming party ashore at 2.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Swimming party returned at 5.00pm.

Liberty party returned at 5.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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11 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Received stores aboard for the general mess as follows: 271 pounds of fresh beef.

8am to meridian:

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 88°; and minimum D-13-M 87° - 85°.

Received stores aboard as follows, for the general mess: 500 pounds ice; and 100 pounds sugar.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.05pm, head to starboard, finished swinging at 12.50pm.

Sent swimming parties ashore.

The following named men were brought on board by the chief master-at-arms at 2.45pm, having been absent over leave since 5.30pm, May 9, 1913: C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman; A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman; F.S. Hall, Ordinary Seaman; and E.C. Greenburg, Private.

By order of the Commanding Officer the above mentioned men were made prisoners at large awaiting further action.

4pm to 8pm:

Swimming parties returned, no absentees.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.15pm, head to starboard, finished at 7.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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12 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.10pm, head to port, finished at 2.20pm.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: J.N. Staples, Coal Passer, and J.E. King, Shipwright.

Held setting up drill and battery drill.

Finished swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, at 8.10am.

Received for general mess: 900 pounds potatoes; 150 pounds onions; 500 pounds rice; 500 limes; and 400 oranges.

At 10.45am sounded quarters, all ready at 10.55am, sounded secure at 11.00am, secured at 11.05am.

Delivered $100 to Corinto Police as reward for return of deserters.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commanding Officer held mast at 1.00pm and awarded the following punishments: C.K. McClure, Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours' extra duty, for having clothes laying about the deck; D. Mojica, Mess Attendant, 2 hours' extra duty, for shoes not shined at inspection; M. Reyes, Mess Attendant, same report and punishment; P.S. Davis, Ordinary Seaman, same; H. Burleson, Ordinary Seaman, same; E.J. Connell, Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours' extra duty, for dirty undershirt at inspection; F.R. Barrows, Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours' extra duty, for hammock not properly lashed; W.C. Dodds, Ordinary Seaman, same; A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, F.S. Hall, Ordinary Seaman and E.C. Greenburg, Private, made prisoners at large awaiting trial by Deck Court, offense: over leave 45 hours and 15 minutes, and returned by police authorities.

At 1.30pm held fire quarters, all ready at 1.34.30pm, sounded secure at 1.36pm, all secure at 1.42pm.

Away all boats at 3.00pm, embarked and away at 3.06pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent swimming parties ashore.

Finished overhauling starboard bower anchor chain.

8pm to midnight:

Began swinging, stern to starboard, to ebb tide at 8.10pm, finished at 8.45pm.

By order of the Commanding Officer the following men were placed in double irons for safe keeping: A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman; C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman; F.S. Hall, Ordinary Seaman; and E.C. Greenburg, Private.

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13 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

At 1.40am commenced swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 2.20am.

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Released A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, F.S. Hall, Ordinary Seaman, and E.C. Greenburg, Private, from double irons and made them prisoners at large, by order of the Commanding Officer.

8am to meridian:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 8.55am, stern to port.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up drill.

Held collision quarters at 9.37am, mat over at 9.45am, sounded secure at 9.46am, all secure at 9.51.30am.

Exercised all deck divisions at battery drill at 9.55am.

Published proceedings of Deck Court in the cases of A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, F.S. Hall, Ordinary Seaman, and E.C. Greenburg, Private.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

The S.S. "Barracouta" stood in and moored alongside dock at 12.00pm.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.10pm, stern to port.

Exercised under oars from 3.00pm to 4.00pm.

Sent swimming parties ashore.

Received two bags of mail from the S.S. "Barracouta".

Received stores for general mess as follows: 500 pounds ice; 100 pounds potatoes; 150 pounds onions; 400 pounds sugar; 500 limes; 6080 pounds potatoes; 1086 pounds onions.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 8.50pm, stern to port.

Routine.

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14 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Received: 185 pounds beef, for general mess.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees: J.E. King, Shipwright, and J.N. Staples, Coal Passer.

Held setting up drill, followed by battery and boat drills.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 90°; and minimum D-13-M 87° - 85°.

Received stores on board for general mess as follows: 500 pounds ice; and 500 limes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 9.40am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 10.50am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty and swimming parties ashore at 1.30pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.20pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 3.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty and swimming parties returned, no absentees.

Assistant Paymaster R.V. Bleecker, U.S. Navy, and Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hall, U.S. Navy, reported the completion of their monthly physical tests.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.00pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 10.35pm.

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15 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, at 4.04am, finished swinging at 6.15am.

The S.S. "Jiquilisco" stood in and anchored at 4.10am.

8am to meridian:

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, absentees: J.N. Staples, Coal Passer, and J.E. King, Shipwright.

Held abandon ship and gunnery drills.

Began swinging, stern to port, to ebb tide at 10.10am.

Inspected magazines and found them normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.

Captain held mast at 1.00pm.

Began swinging, stern to starboard, to flood tide at 3.10pm.

Sent swimming party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, and C.A. Hagood, Coal Passer, absent.

J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, and C.A. Hagood, Coal Passer, returned 1 hour over leave.

8pm to midnight:

The S.S. "Jiquilisco" sailed at 8.45pm.

Routine.

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16 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Began swinging, stern to starboard, to flood tide at 4.30am, finished at 5.00am.

Received for general mess: 176 pounds beef; and 200 pounds beans.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by landing force drill, lightly equipped, and division instruction in small arms.

Magazines inspected, flood cocks tested, conditions normal.

Received the following stores for the general mess: 500 pounds ice.

For general storekeeper: 12 tins lye; 25 bars saltwater soap.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, at 11.50am.

Tested all safety valves.

Meridian to 4pm:

The Commanding Officer held mast at 1.00pm and awarded the following punishments: C.A. Hagood, Coal Passer, 1 hour over leave, 4 hours' extra duty; and J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, 1 hour over leave, 4 hours' extra duty.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

Sent swimming party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Received 50 dozen eggs for the general mess aboard at 5.20pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.20pm, stern to starboard.

S.S. "Barracouta" unmoored from dock at 6.12pm and stood out.

Liberty party returned at 5.30pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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17 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Routine.

4am to 8am:

S.S. "Sisak" stood in and anchored at 6.15am.

S.S. "Sisak" got under way and moored to dock at 7.00am.

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 10.00am, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and the ship.

Good conduct bar, U.S.S. "Intrepid", dated October 12, 1913, was delivered to C.W. Adams, Chief Master-at-Arms, at quarters.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 89°; minimum D-13-M 87° - 86°.

Received 500 pounds ice aboard for the general mess.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.05pm.

Sent swimming party ashore at 1.30pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.20pm, stern to starboard, finished at 2.10pm.

By order of Commanding Officer J.N. Staples, Coal Passer, and J.E. King, Shipwright, were declared deserters from this vessel and U.S. Navy, from May 7 1913.

4pm to 8pm:

Swimming party returned, no absentees.

Liberty party returned, one absentee: D.T. Jackson, Sergeant.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 5.35pm, stern to starboard, finished at 7.10pm.

D.T. Jackson, Sergeant, returned from liberty one hour over leave.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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18 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 12.20am, stern to starboard, finished at 1.40am.

4am to 8am:

Received on board for general mess: 193 pounds fresh veal.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 6.00am, stern to starboard.

The S.S. "City of Para" stood in and anchored in stream at 6.00am.

8am to meridian:

At 8.50am finished swinging to flood tide.

At 10.00am the S.S. "Sisak" unmoored from dock and anchored in the stream.

At 10.30am the S.S. "City of Para" moored to the dock.

Received for general mess: 500 pounds ice; 800 bananas; and 500 limes.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00pm the S.S. "Sisak" stood out of the harbor.

At 1.05pm sent working party to the S.S. "City of Para" for provisions.

Received provisions for the general mess from the S.S. "City of Para" [as per list below].

Sent swimming parties ashore.

At 1.45pm began swinging, stern to starboard, to ebb tide, finished at 2.50pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Swimming parties returned.

At 5.30pm the S.S. "City of Para" unmoored from the dock and anchored in the stream.

At 6.50pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 7.40pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Corinto, Nicaragua, May 18^th, 1913.

Received aboard the following general storekeeper's stores in the Commissary Department of this ship: 288 pounds apricots; 288 pounds bacon, tinned; 220 gallons beans, small, white; 187 pounds beans, lima, tinned; 180 pounds beans, string, tinned; 800 pounds coffee; 372 pounds corn, tinned; 6000 pounds flour, tinned; 1000 pounds lard; 200 pounds macaroni; 528 pounds milk, evaporated; 25 pounds mustard; 450 pounds peaches, tinned; 292 pounds pears, tinned; 11 gallons peas, split; 375 pounds peas, tinned; 25 pounds pepper; 228 pounds pickles; 100 pounds salt pork; 500 pounds rice; 1000 pounds sugar; 82 pounds tea; 630 pounds tomatoes, tinned; 32 gallons vinegar; 20 gallons cottonseed oil; 76 gallons catsup; 200 pounds beans, lima, tinned; 200 pounds cornmeal; 210 pounds fruit jams; 60 pounds baking powder; 300 pounds kidney beans; 80 pounds cornstarch; 192 pounds Vienna sausage; 90 pounds mincemeat.

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19 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

At 2.20am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 3.00am.

4am to 8am:

At 6.00am the S.S. "City of Para" moored to dock.

Received 276 pounds veal for general mess.

At 7.25am began swinging to flood tide, stern to port.

8am to meridian:

Received 500 pounds of ice aboard for general mess.

Took stores aboard for general mess, general storekeeper's and canteen [as per lists below].

Held quarters for muster at 11.30am, no absentees.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and assigned punishments as follows: D.T. Jackson, Sergeant, 1 hour over leave, 1 hour's extra duty; C. Cabotaje, Mess Attendant, spilling grease on deck, 6 hours' extra duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Exercised boats under oars at 3.00pm.

Sent swimming parties ashore at 4.00pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 2.15pm, stern to port.

4pm to 8pm:

The S.S. "City of Para" unmoored from dock and anchored in stream at 5.30pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 7.55pm, stern to port.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Corinto, Nicaragua, May 19, 1913.

The following stores were received for clothing and small stores: 1 case hats and cap covers; 500 undershirts, cotton; 400 drawers, cotton; 150 jumpers, white, undress; 150 jumpers, dungaree; 150 trousers, white; 150 trousers, dungaree; 100 pounds tobacco; 10 cases soap, saltwater; 4 cases towels; 2 cases mattress covers; 1 bale drill; 1 box clothes stops.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Corinto, Nicaragua, May 19, 1913.

List of general storekeeper's stores received from S.S. "City of Para": 5 drums shellac, red; 1 drum shellac, clear; 1 case glycerin; 5 drums white paint; 8 drums spar color [paint]; 5 drums boot topping, red; 5 cases linseed oil; 40 kegs read lead; 1 bundle steel, rod; 3 sticks, cast iron; 1 bundle canvas for bags; 3 coils rope; 1 cutter, bolt; 1 box gauge glasses; 1 box brass valves; 6 door liners, furnace; 1 box globes, lamp; 1 box bath brick; 1 box billets, brass and cast iron; 1 crate buckets; 1 box matches, safety; 5 bales waste; 2 boxes metal polish; 21 [?] boxes soap, saltwater; 1 box lye, concentrated; 2 bundles brooms, corn; 25 ferrules for main boiler tubes; 100 ferrules, condenser; 2 sticks dressing, belt; 1 package screws, machine; 1 sheet brass, hard, for liners, number 40 Brown & Sharp's [Gauge Standard]; 1 sheet brass, hard, for liners, number 36 Brown & Sharp's; 1 sheet brass, hard, for liners, number 30 Brown & Sharp's; 1 chain, iron, 3/16-inch, straight junk (10 feet).

The following stores were received for the ship's store: 31 cases crackers, sweet; 1 case stationery; 1 case Lowney's nut milk chocolates; 5 cases preserves.

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20 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Routine.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 3.10am, stern to starboard.

4am to 8am:

The S.S. "City of Para" got under way and moored to dock at 5.30am.

Routine.

Received 137 pounds of beef aboard for general mess.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 7.50am, stern to port.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill.

Sounded fire quarters at 9.40am, all streams on at 9.41.30am, all secured at 9.43am.

Held battery drill.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 9.40am.

Received 500 pounds ice aboard for general mess.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 89°; minimum D-13-M 87° - 85°.

Meridian to 4pm:

Away all boats at 3.00pm, and exercised under oars from 3.00pm and 4.00pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 3.45pm, stern to port.

4pm to 8pm:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 4.35pm.

At 5.15pm the S.S. "City of Para" shoved off from the dock and anchored in the stream.

At 5.35pm sighted the S.S. "San Juan" in the offing.

The S.S. "San Juan" anchored in the stream at 6.15pm, and at 6.35pm got under way and went alongside the dock.

Received four sacks of mail on board from the S.S. "San Juan".

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.10pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 10.20pm.

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21 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 4.10am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 5.30am.

The S.S. "Salvador" stood in and anchored in the stream at 6.00am.

Received on board for general mess: 210 pounds fresh veal.

8am to meridian:

At 8.00am sent working party to S.S. "San Juan" for stores.

Received stores for general mess as per list [below].

At 9.00am the Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishment: L. Foust, Coxswain, for neglect of duty, 6 hours' extra duty.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held collision drill and gunnery drills.

At 8.25am began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 9.55am.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.00pm sent liberty party ashore.

At 1.00pm the Commanding Officer held mast and awarded Deck Court to J. Cliford, Seaman, offense: failure to obey the order of an officer and returned to ship 1 hour 45 minutes over time from special liberty [line crossed out in red].

Sent working party to S.S. "San Juan" for stores.

Sent swimming party ashore.

At 2.40pm the S.S. "City of Para" steamed out of harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 4.50pm.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, at 10.40pm, finished at 11.25pm.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Corinto, Nicaragua, May 21, 1913.

Received the following stores on board for the general mess: 2488 pounds potatoes; 520 pounds onions.

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22 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 4.45am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 5.50am.

Received for general mess: 100 pounds pork; 8 pounds cheese; 500 bananas; 500 limes; and 60 dozen eggs.

8am to meridian:

Received 500 pounds ice and 10 pounds cheese aboard for the general mess.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up drill, no absentees.

Held abandon ship drill at 9.38am, all boats embarked and away at 9.51am.

Inspected bags at 10.00am.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

In accordance with Bureau of Navigation's cablegram of May 17, 1913, Lieutenant W.J. Moses, U.S. Navy, was this day detached and ordered to proceed to the U.S. Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, for treatment, via the S.S. "San Juan", sailing from Corinto this date.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and assigned the following punishment: F.H. Buckman, Corporal, under the influence of intoxicating liquor, not having been on liberty, Summary Court Martial.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.10am, stern to port.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.

Received stores aboard for canteen [as per list below].

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 5.05pm, stern to port.

The S.S. "San Juan" unmoored from dock at 5.40pm and stood out.

The S.S. "Salvador" got under way and stood out at 6.20pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 10.30pm, stern to port.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Corinto, Nicaragua, May 21, 1913.

The following stores were received for the ship's stores this date: 2 cases Prince Albert; 2 cases matches; 1 case cigars; 5 cases Ivory soap.

The following was received for the general storekeeper: 1 case baseball outfits.

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23 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 5.20am, stern to starboard.

Took 176 pounds of veal aboard for the general mess.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by landing force, lightly equipped, and battery drill.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.49am, stern to port, finished swinging at 10.55am.

Received on board for general mess: 500 pounds ice; and 20 pounds fresh beef.

Raised safety valves on number 4 boiler by steam at 160 pounds pressure, seated same at 155 pounds pressure.

Raised safety valves on boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3 by hand.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit] - 91°; and minimum D-13-M 87° - 86°.

Tested magazine flood cocks, all in good condition.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned the following punishment: J. Cliford, Seaman, failing to obey the order of an officer, and returned to the ship 1 hour and 45 minutes over leave, having been granted special liberty, solitary confinement, on bread and water, for 5 days, and 2 hours' extra duty respectively.

Meridian to 4pm:

Hammock inspection held by the Commanding Officer at 1.00pm.

By order of the Commanding Officer J. Cliford, Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for 5 days, in pursuance of punishment previously assigned.

Boat drill from 3.00pm to 4.00pm.

A Summary Court Martial, of which Passed Assistant Surgeon Gordon D. Hale, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 1.50pm, and adjourned at 2.15pm to await orders from the convening authority.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 5.20pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 6.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Lost a boathook from the steamer.

Caught in the side and was too dark to find it.

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24 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.10am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 1.55am.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 5.10am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 6.35am.

Received on board for general mess: 103½ pounds fresh pork.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Published record of Summary Court Martial in the case of F.H. Buckman, Corporal.

The Commanding Officer presented J. Orr, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, with a good conduct medal.

Began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard at 10.30am, finished at 11.40am.

Received 500 pounds ice for general mess.

At 9.00am the Commanding Officer held mast and awarded W.C. Croxdale, Coal Passer, 8 hours' extra duty, for disobedience of orders.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party, baseball party and swimming party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party and swimming party returned, no absentees.

Began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, at 6.40pm, finished at 7.25pm.

8pm to midnight:

Began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, at 10.30pm.

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25 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 1.50am.

4am to 8am:

Began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard at 6.55am, finished at 7.50am.

Received 225 pounds veal and 60 dozen eggs for general mess.

8am to meridian:

Received 500 pounds ice and 500 limes aboard for the general mess.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 10.45am, stern to starboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.

Sent swimming parties ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 5.25pm, stern to port.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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26 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Routine.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.20am, stern to starboard.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by battery and divisional drills.

Sent firing party from 1^st Division, in charge of Ensign O.O. Hagen, U.S. Navy, to the rifle range at 8.15am.

Received 500 pounds ice aboard for the general mess.

By order of the Commanding Officer J. Cliford, Seaman, was released from confinement and restored to duty.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit] - 90°; minimum D-13-M 87° - 86°.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.50am, stern to starboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 1.00pm.

Held boat drill under oars from 3.00pm to 4.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Firing party returned.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.15pm, stern to starboard.

8pm to midnight:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 8.40pm.

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27 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.50am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 3.10am.

4am to 8am:

Received stores on board for general mess as follows: 227 pounds fresh veal; and 400 bananas.

8am to meridian:

At 8.20am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 9.50am.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by gunnery drill and divisional instruction.

At 8.15am the 2^nd Divisions left the ship to hold small arms target practice.

At 9.00am the Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: E.C. Greenburg, Private, Deck Court, for leaving his post as corporal of the guard and inattention to duty, and 2 hours' extra duty for having a rusty rifle at quarters; J.P. Atkeisson, Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours' extra duty, for losing a boathook.

At 8.40am let go port anchor and heaved in the starboard anchor, 30 fathoms of chain on port anchor.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.10pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 2.25pm.

Held boat drill under oars.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent swimming parties ashore.

2^nd Division returned from rifle range.

Swimming parties returned.

At 6.35pm served out clean bags.

At 7.50pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard.

8pm to midnight:

Finished swinging [to ebb tide] at 9.40pm.

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28 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

At 2.30am began swinging to flood tide, stern to port.

4am to 8am:

At 4.45am the S.S. "Jiquilisco" stood in and anchored.

Received 248 pounds fresh veal for general mess.

8am to meridian:

Sent firing party from 3^rd Division, in charge of Ensign T.A. Parker, U.S. Navy, to rifle range at 8.15am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up, battery and division instruction drills.

Hoisted out boiler of steamer to replace blown out tube.

Overhauled two end shots of starboard chain.

Received 500 pounds ice for general mess.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 8.40am, stern to port.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

The Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishment as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.

Sent baseball party ashore at 1.30pm.

Published Deck Court in the case of E.C. Greenburg, Private.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.00pm, stern to starboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Sent seining party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.15pm, stern to starboard.

Routine.

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[Inserted note]

May 28, 1913.

Punishment at mast this date as follows: G.H. Fournier, Ordinary Seaman, inattention to orders, 4 hours' extra duty.

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29 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.45am, stern to starboard.

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Took aboard 113 pounds of pork for general mess.

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by battery and divisional drills.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.20am, stern to port.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 90° [Fahrenheit] - 88°; and minimum D-13-M 86° - 85°.

Sent firing party to rifle range.

Meridian to 4pm:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 12.10pm.

Received stores on board for general mess as follows: 141 pounds turkey; 500 pounds ice; 500 limes; and 60 dozen eggs.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 3.20pm, stern to starboard.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 5.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.10pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 10.55pm.

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30 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.10am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 7.20am.

8am to meridian:

Holiday.

At 10.30am race between whaleboat and gig, gig won.

At 11.30am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port.

At 12.00pm the S.S. "Jiquilisco" stood out.

At 12.00pm began a 21 minute-gun salute in commemoration of Memorial Day.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.21pm finished salute of 21 guns.

Sent baseball party ashore.

At 2.30pm started sailing race between all boats, won by first cutter.

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 12.10pm.

4pm to 8pm:

At 4.30pm baseball party returned.

At 4.50pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 5.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

At 11.05pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard.

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31 May 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

At 12.30am finished swinging to ebb tide.

4am to 8am:

At 5.40am began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard.

Received 127 pounds beef for the general mess.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 7.10am.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, followed by inspection of the crew and ship by the Commanding Officer, no absentees.

Took on board 500 pounds of ice for the general mess.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 11.50am, stern to port.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent baseball and liberty parties ashore at 1.00pm.

Sent swimming party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned at 5.30pm, no absentees.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.45pm, stern to port.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 12.05am, stern to starboard.

Routine.

Approved: [signed] G.B. Bradshaw, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR JUNE 1913

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1 June 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 12.50am.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 6.10am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 7.20am.

Received stores on board for general mess as follows: 25 pounds fresh veal; and 60 dozen fresh eggs.

8am to meridian:

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 89°; minimum D-13-M 87° - 85°.

Commander G.B. Bradshaw, U.S. Navy, reported the completion of his monthly physical test.

Received stores on board for the general mess as follows: 500 pounds ice; and 500 limes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 11.50am, stern to port.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty and baseball parties ashore.

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 2.25pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty and baseball parties returned, no absentees.

Passed Assistant Surgeon D. Hale, U.S. Navy, and Assistant Paymaster R.V. Bleecker, U.S. Navy, reported the completion of their monthly physical tests.

Commenced swinging to flood at 6.10pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 7.20pm.

8pm to midnight:

Ensign T.A. Parker, Ensign O.O. Hagen and Paymaster's Clerk C.R. Sies, U.S. Navy, reported the completion of their monthly tests.

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2 June 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 2.00am, stern to port, finished swinging at 2.55am.

4am to 8am:

The S.S. "Peru" stood in and anchored in the stream at 5.45am.

The S.S. "Barracouta" stood in and anchored in the stream at 6.10am.

Received on board for the general mess: 180 pounds fresh veal.

Received two sacks of mail aboard from the S.S. "Peru".

8am to meridian:

At 8.25am finished swinging to flood tide.

Received for general mess: 500 pounds ice; and 50 pounds dried apples.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by gunnery drill and divisional instruction.

Second Division left the ship at 8.15am for small arms target practice.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.45pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 3.05pm.

Held boat drill under oars.

4pm to 8pm:

At 6.40pm the S.S. "Peru" stood out of the harbor.

At 6.05pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard.

8pm to midnight:

At 8.20pm finished swinging to flood tide.

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3 June 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

At 1.35am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 2.50am.

4am to 8am:

At 5.30am the S.S. "Barracouta" went alongside the dock.

The S.S. "City of Sydney" stood in and anchored at 5.40am.

The S.S. "City of Para" stood in and anchored at 6.55am.

Received 266 pounds of fresh veal for the general mess.

8am to meridian:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.30am, stern to port.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and assigned punishment as follows: T. Edgell, Ordinary Seaman, coming to quarters in dirty clothes, after having been previously warned not to do so, 2 hours' extra duty.

Took aboard 500 pounds ice and 200 pounds sugar for general mess.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up, battery and division instruction drills, no absentees.

Sent firing party from 3^rd Division, under Ensign T.A. Parker, U.S. Navy, to the rifle range.

The valve stem on the port main injection valve was reported broken.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent J.J. Moran, Gunner's Mate First-class, down to put leak stopper over port main injection at 2.00pm, coming up at 4.00pm.

The S.S. "Barracouta" got under way at 2.00pm and stood out.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 2.10pm, stern to port.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent J.J. Moran, Gunner's Mate First-class, down to put leak stopper over port main injection at 5.00pm, coming up at 6.00pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 7.30pm, stern to starboard.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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4 June 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 2.15am, stern to port, finished at 3.25am.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Took aboard 139 pounds of pork for general mess.

The S.S. "Salvador" stood in and anchored at 7.20am.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by battery and divisional drills.

Received stores on board for general mess as follows: 820 pounds fresh veal; 500 pounds sugar; and 1500 pounds ice.

The S.S. "City of Para" shoved off from the dock at 11.15am and stood out.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.25am, stern to port, finished swinging at 10.40am.

G. Laurie, Gunner's Mate First-class, engaged in diving for 4 hours, putting leak stopper in port main injection.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 89°; minimum D-13-M 87° - 85°.

Sent firing party to rifle range, in charge of Ensign O.O. Hagen, U.S. Navy.

Meridian to 4pm:

The S.S. "City of Sydney" got under way at 2.15pm and moored alongside the dock.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 3.10pm, stern to port.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 4.10pm.

J.J. Moran, Gunner's Mate First-class, engaged in diving for ½ hour, taking leak stopper off main injection.

The S.S. "City of Sydney" shoved off from the dock at 5.20pm and stood out.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.40pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 9.55pm.

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5 June 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua, [and to Balboa, Panama Canal Zone]

Lat 12.479, Long -87.164

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 3.20am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 3.50am.

4am to 8am:

The S.S. "Salvador" got under way at 7.55am and went alongside the dock.

8am to meridian:

At 8.00am lighted fires under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3.

Let fires die out under boiler number 4 at 11.00am.

Crew engaged in preparing ship for sea.

At 9.40am began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 11.00am.

At 11.30am paid the crew.

Meridian to 4pm:

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Received for the general mess: 1000 pounds ice; 32 dozen eggs; 100 pounds onions; and 1000 limes.

Got under way at 2.30pm and stood out of Corinto harbor on various courses and speeds, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 3.02pm set course 258° (per standard compass), Corinto light on port beam.

At 3.12pm put over patent log, reading 0.

At 3.30pm changed course to 143° (per standard compass), patent log reading 3.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 6 inches, aft 14 feet 6 inches.

Steaming under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3, working up to standard speed, 10 knots.

Average steam 95 [pounds], average revolutions 58.9.

This vessel left for Balboa to coal ship, under telegraphic orders from the Secretary of the Navy, under date of May 29, 1913.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 143° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

Average steam 80 [pounds], average revolutions 80.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 143° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 79.1.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before on course 143° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 8.15pm changed course to 144° (per standard compass), patent log reading 41.4.

Average steam 138 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

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6 June 1913

At sea, en route to Balboa, [Panama] Canal Zone

Lat 9.77, Long -85.72

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 144° (per standard compass), under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3, speed about 10 knots.

Average steam 117.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 144° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At daylight sighted land all along port hand.

Average steam 105 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 144° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by fire, collision, abandon ship and gunnery drills.

At 11.15am passed Point Guiones [Point Guieon in log-book] abeam, [distance] 9 miles, and changed course to 115° (per standard compass), patent log reading 89.0.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Average steam 93.8 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 115° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Set clocks ahead 8 minutes at 12.30pm.

Sighted Cape Blanco at 12.30pm, 2 points on port bow.

Sighted Blanco Island at 3.00pm, 2 points forward of port beam.

Average steam 93.8 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 115° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Passed Cape Blanco abeam at 4.25pm, distance 27 miles.

Took bearings of Blanco Island as follows: 4.55pm 15° (per standard compass), patent log reading 44.7; 5.50pm 356° (per standard compass), patent log reading 54.1.

Average steam 107.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 115° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Tested safety valves: number 1 [boiler] lifted at 160 [pounds]; number 2 at 160; number 3 at 159; raised number 4 by hand.

Average steam 152.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 115° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Average steam 128.75 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Point Guiones is also known as Punta Guiones.

Cape Blanco is also known as Cabo Blanco.

Blanco Island is also known as Isla Cabo Blanco.

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7 June 1913

At sea, en route to Balboa, [Panama] Canal Zone

Lat 7.67, Long -82.81

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 115° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots, using 3 boilers.

At 2.25am sighted a steamer 54° on starboard bow, heading to the Northward.

Sighted land at 3.50am, bearing from 45° on port bow to broad on port beam.

Average steam 85 [pounds], average revolutions 94.5.

4am to 8am:

Steaming as before, on course 115° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Average steam 112.5 [pounds], average revolutions 94.2.

8am to meridian:

Sighted Burica Island three points on port bow at 9.00am.

At 9.08am changed course to 109° (per standard compass), patent log reading 7.8.

Changed course at 9.35am to 115° (per standard compass), patent log reading 12.4.

Passed Burica Island abeam at 10.15am, distance 14.3 miles.

Mustered at quarters at 10.00am.

Commanding Officer inspected crew and ship.

Marched all divisions aft and published Regulations for the Government of the Navy.

Commanding Officer presented expert's medal to C. Morrison, Yeoman Third-class, and a good conduct medal to G.H. Timken, Master-at-Arms Second-class.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Set clocks ahead 8 minutes at 11.30am.

Average steam 121.2 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sighted the Ladrone Islands 2½ points forward of port beam at 12.15pm.

Sighted Montuosa Island 21° on port bow at 1.22pm.

Montuosa Island broad on the bow at 2.52pm, patent log reading 63.4.

The S.S. "City of Sydney" passed us on the port hand at 2.50pm.

At 3.45pm sighted Jicarita Island 25° and Jicaron Island 26° on port bow.

Sighted Coiba Island bearing 36° on port bow at 3.55pm.

At 3.55pm passed Montuosa Island abeam, distance 10.4 miles.

Average steam 102.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 115° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 4.05pm changed course to 105° (per standard compass), patent log reading 75.3.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 105° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Average steam 152.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 105° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 8.36pm changed course to 81° (per standard compass), patent log reading 21.

Average steam 132.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Burica Island is also known as Isla de Burica.

Ladrone Islands are also known as Islas Ladrones.

Montuosa Island is also known as Isla Montuosa.

Jicarita Island is also known as Isla Jicarita.

Jicaron Island is also known as Isla Jicarón.

Coiba Island is also known as Isla de Coiba.

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8 June 1913

At sea, en route to [and at anchor off] Balboa, [Panama] Canal Zone

Lat 7.82, Long -79.77

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 81° (per standard compass), under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3, speed about 10 knots.

At 1.30am sighted land on port bow.

Average steam 133.4 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 81° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Passed Morro [de] Puercos Point abeam at 5.28am, distance 5½ miles.

Changed course at 6.00am to 51° (per standard compass), patent log reading 17.

Passed Guanico Point abeam at 6.40am, distance 7 miles.

Sighted South Fraile [Island] at 6.50am, one point on port bow.

Sighted schooner two points on port bow at 7.00am.

Passed South Fraile [Island] abeam at 7.55am, distance 2 miles.

Average steam 147.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 51° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 8.20am increased speed to 100 turns.

At 8.20am sighted a sailing vessel 30° on port bow.

At 9.16am passed Cape Mala abeam, distance 5.3 miles.

At 9.22am changed course to 11° (per standard compass), patent log reading 51.7.

At 9.35am sighted Iguana Island 40° on port bow.

Passed Iguana Island abeam at 10.47am, distance 9.3 miles.

Took soundings as follows: at 10.00am bottom at 40 fathoms, 60 fathoms of line out; at 11.00am bottom at 38 fathoms, 70 fathoms of line out; at 12.00pm bottom at 42 fathoms, 65 fathoms of line out.

Set clocks ahead 13 minutes.

Average steam 141.2 [pounds], average revolutions 99.3.

Mustered at quarters at 9.00am, no absentees.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] C-3-M 95° [Fahrenheit] - 94°; and minimum D-13-M 89° - 87°.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 11° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Soundings as follows: at 1.00pm 43 fathoms water, 65 fathoms of line out; at 2.00pm 44 fathoms of water, 65 fathoms of line out; at 3.00pm 38 fathoms of water, 65 fathoms of line out; at 4.00pm 36 fathoms of water, 60 fathoms of line out.

At 3.08pm sighted Bona Island ½ point on port bow.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 100.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 11° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 4.00pm changed course to 15° (per standard compass), patent log reading 20.2.

At 4.36pm changed course to 20° (per standard compass), patent log reading 27.7.

At 4.46pm changed course to 25° (per standard compass), patent log reading 28.6.

At 5.00pm took sounding, bottom at 24 fathoms, 40 fathoms of line out.

Passed Bona Island abeam at 5.35pm, distance 2 miles.

Changed course at 5.35pm to 15° (per standard compass), patent log reading 38.5.

Took sounding at 6.00pm, bottom at 18 fathoms, 25 fathoms of line out.

Average steam 122.5 [pounds], average revolutions 100.9.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 15° (per standard compass), speed about 10½ knots.

Heading in toward anchorage off Balboa, Commanding Officer at the conn, steering various courses.

At 7.28pm hauled in patent log, reading 60.0.

At 7.38pm anchored in 12½ fathoms of water, 40 fathoms on starboard chain, bearings of anchorage as follows: left tangent Taboguilla Island 156° (per standard compass), Commission Rock 247° (per standard compass), Changamé Island [Changarm Island in log-book] 320° (per standard compass), ship's head 0° (per standard compass).

Average steam 127.5 [pounds], average revolutions 102.7.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Morro de Puercos Point is also known as Punta Morro de Puerco.

Guanico Point is also known as Punta Tinidero.

South Fraile Island is also known as Isla Frailes del Sur.

Cape Mala is also known as Punta Mala.

Iguana Island is also known as Isla Iguana.

Bona Island is also known as Isla Boná.

Taboguilla Island is also known as Isla Taboguilla.

Commission Rock is also known as Roca Commission.

Changamé Island is also known as Isla Changamé.

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9 June 1913

At anchor off Balboa, [Panama] Canal Zone, [and to and at anchor off Naos Island, Panama Canal Zone]

Lat 8.91, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes, and boilers numbers 2 and 3 banked.

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Hoisted quarantine flag.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Got under way at 6.08am and stood in toward anchorage off the quarantine station, on various courses and speeds, Commanding Officer conning.

Anchored at 6.52am in 11 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms on the starboard chain, bearings as follows: right tangent Perico Island 283° (per standard compass), left tangent Flamenco Island 241° (per standard compass), San Jose Rock 197° (per standard compass), ship's head 309° (per standard compass).

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 14 feet 3 inches.

The quarantine officers came aboard at 7.30am.

Average steam 135 [pounds], average revolutions 15.2.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] C-3-M 95° [Fahrenheit] - 94°; and minimum D-13-M 87° - 85°.

The following men were this day transferred to the hospital at Ancon, [Panama] Canal Zone, with their effects: G.D. Kapple, Boiler Maker; and J.M. Robins [previously spelled as Robbins], Electrician First-class.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Assistant Paymaster Russel V. Bleecker, U.S. Navy, was this day transferred to the hospital at Ancon, [Panama] Canal Zone.

At 2.05pm the S.S. "City of Sydney" got under way and stood in towards Balboa.

At 2.23pm a Peruvian steamer stood out from Balboa.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.00pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 1.35pm.

Paymaster's Clerk C.R. Sies, U.S. Navy, was this day appointed an acting Assistant Paymaster, to temporarily take over the duties of Paymaster Officer of this ship.

4pm to 8pm:

A Peruvian steamer stood in and anchored at 4.50pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.00pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging to 6.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Naos Island is also known as Isla Naos.

Perico Island is also known as Isla Perico.

Flamenco Island is also known as Isla Flamenco.

San Jose Rock is also known as Roca San José.

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[Inserted note]

June 9, 1913.

Punishments at mast this date:

F.R. Barrows, Ordinary Seaman, having another person's purse in his possession, 12 hours' extra duty; having another person's clothes in his possession, 10 hours' extra duty.

T. Edgell, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

E.J. Connell, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

P.S. Davis, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

F. Carnaghan, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

C.P. Bostick, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

O. Sonnischen, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

N.G. Vaughn, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

J.P. Atkeisson, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

H.O. Budd, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

W.B. Ekard, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

W.J. Cyr, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty.

S.A. Pederson, Ordinary Seaman, slow in obeying orders, 4 hours' extra duty.

F.B. Beckman, Ordinary Seaman, neglect of duty, 10 hours' extra duty.

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10 June 1913

At anchor off Naos Island, [Panama] Canal Zone, [and to and at anchor Balboa, Panama Canal Zone]

Lat 8.91, Long -79.51

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.50am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 4.14am.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 5.50am, stern to port, finished swinging at 7.40am.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster, followed by setting up drill.

Took stores aboard for general mess as follows: 767 pounds veal; 113 pounds liver; 180 pounds pork sausage; 150 pounds frankfurters; 150 pounds bologna; 505 pounds bacon; 252 pounds butter; 75 pounds cheese; 407 pounds beef; and 2100 pounds ice.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers numbers 2 and 3 at 11.00am.

The quarantine officials came aboard at 10.30am and granted pratique for this vessel.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

A board, of which Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hale, U.S. Navy, is senior member, began taking inventory of canteen and commissary stores on this vessel.

Meridian to 4pm:

Made preparations for getting under way.

Got under way at 4.00pm and stood into Balboa, Captain conning and pilot on the bridge.

The board, of which Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hale, U.S. Navy, is senior member, finished inventory of canteen, commissary, small stores and cash.

4pm to 8pm:

Under way, standing into Balboa on various courses and speeds.

At 4.50pm moored to assigned berth at Balboa, with starboard anchor, 15 fathoms of chain, one bow line, one stern line and two breasts.

At 6.45pm received 2 coal lighters of 150 tons coal each.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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11 June 1913

Moored to dolphins off Balboa, [Panama] Canal Zone

Lat 8.96, Long -79.57

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Began coaling ship at 3.00am.

4am to 8am:

Continued coaling.

8am to meridian:

Continued coaling ship, taking on during watch 113 tons.

Finished coaling at 12.00pm, having taken on board 287.0 tons.

Meridian to 4pm:

Held field day after coaling.

Sent liberty party ashore at 3.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

[Routine.]

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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12 June 1913

Moored in basin, [Balboa, Panama] Canal Zone

Lat 8.96, Long -79.57

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Received stores on board in Paymaster's Department as per list appended [below].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] C-3-M 92° [Fahrenheit] - 91°; [minimum] D-13-M 88° - 86°.

The S.S. "Peru" unmoored from dock and stood out at 10.55am.

At 11.40am the S.S. "Mexico" shifted berths.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received 287 pounds of bread on board in Paymaster's Department.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Balboa, Panama, June 12, 1913.

Stores received on board this day for Lieutenant T.E. Thrasher, U.S. Marine Corps, American Legation, Managua, Nicaragua: 25 boxes clothing; 3 boxes public property; 15 barrels flour; 3 barrels granulated sugar; 1 barrel salt; 3 sacks navy beans.

Ship's stores received: 1000 cigarette papers; 100 tins Cadbury chocolates; 8 dozen pipes; 4 dozen ink, Carter's; 25 packages Pall Mall cigarettes; 75 packages Melachrinos; 100 packages Philip Morris; 1320 packages Bull Durham; 4 dozen Boston garters.

Commissary stores received: 3 cases eggs; 53 crates potatoes; 11 crates onions; 2 cases cabbage; 4 crates potatoes, sweet; 13 bags flour; 21 cases corned beef; 6 cases dried beef; 10 cases roast beef; 4 cases beets; 11 cases sugar corn; 11 cases Early June peas; 7 cases string beans; 4 cases lima beans; 18 cases tomatoes, gallon [cans]; 1 case corn starch; 2 sacks rice; 2 cases oats, Royal Seal; 10 cases peaches, gallon [cans]; 10 cases pears, gallon [cans]; 5 cases apricots; 2 cases tapioca; 4 cases apple butter; 2 cases Morton jams; 1 case sage, et cetera; 2 cases evaporated apples; 1 case raisins; 13 cases cream; 5 cases sauerkraut; 2 cases baking powder; 1 case butter; 1 case vanilla extract; 1 case lemon; 1 barrel salt; 3 cases molasses; 8 barrels sugar; 16 cases catsup; 16 cases sausage; 2 cases mince meat; 2 cases ginger; 1 case cloves.

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13 June 1913

Moored in basin, Balboa, [Panama] Canal Zone

Lat 8.96, Long -79.57

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Routine.

Crew employed cleaning ship.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received stores for wardroom mess.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, absentees: D.D. Banta, Bugler; R. Buckley, Ordinary Seaman; F.H. Buckman, Private [previously mentioned as rated Corporal]; W.T. Curry, Private; D. Vancort [F.B. Vancort in log-book], Private; P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman; and C.A. Hagood, Coal Passer.

R. Buckley, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 2 hours over time.

At 5.30pm sent liberty party ashore, starboard watch.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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14 June 1913

Moored in basin, Balboa, [Panama] Canal Zone

Lat 8.96, Long -79.57

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

4pm to 8pm:

W.C. Dodds, Ordinary Seaman, returned aboard at 8.00pm, 3 hours over leave.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

June 14, 1913.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.D. Banta	Bugler	4	June 13, 1913
F.H. Buckman	Private	6	June 13, 1913
W.T. Curry	Private	6	June 13, 1913
D. Vancort [F.B. Vancort in log-book]	Private	6	June 13, 1913
P. Redmond	Second-class Fireman	6	June 13, 1913
C.A. Hagood	Coal Passer	5	June 13, 1913

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15 June 1913

Moored in basin, Balboa, [Panama] Canal Zone

Lat 8.96, Long -79.57

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 [4 in log-book] in use for auxiliary purposes.

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.00am, absentees as per list [below].

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received the following stores aboard for the general storekeeper: 8 grates; 2 grate samples; and 3 sounding leads.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned at 5.00pm, absentees as per list [below].

P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, returned aboard from liberty drunk, disorderly and unfit for duty, and by order of the Commanding Officer was placed under sentry's charge for safekeeping.

M. Reyes, Mess Attendant Third-class, returned aboard at 6.30pm, 1½ hours over leave.

P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman, returned aboard at 5.00pm, 48 hours over leave.

8pm to midnight:

H.H. Fey, Seaman, L.A. Jellison, Ordinary Seaman, and C. Emold, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, returned aboard at 9.00pm, 4 hours over leave.

Routine.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

June 15, 1913.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.D. Banta	Bugler	4	June 13, 1913
F.H. Buckman	Private	6	June 13, 1913
W.T. Curry	Private	6	June 13, 1913
D. Vancort [F.B. Vancort in log-book]	Private	6	June 13, 1913
C.A. Hagood	Coal Passer	5	June 13, 1913
H.R. Davis	Ordinary Seaman	4	June 14, 1913
H.H. Fey	Seaman	1	June 15, 1913
L.A. Jellison	Ordinary Seaman	1	June 15, 1913
C. Emold	Boatswain's Mate Second-class	3	June 15, 1913
G.G. Campbell	Ordinary Seaman	3	June 15, 1913
C.O. DeWitt	Private	6	June 15, 1913
F.S. Wheeler	Private	6	June 15, 1913
E.D. Bennett	Ordinary Seaman	4	June 15, 1913
F.H. Meyers	Coal Passer	5	June 15, 1913
W.J. Cyr	Ordinary Seaman	2	June 15, 1913

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16 June 1913

Moored in basin, Balboa, [Panama] Canal Zone

Lat 8.96, Long -79.57

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

By order of the Commanding Officer P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, was released from sentry's charge, he having sobered up.

Sent 16 cases of catsup from general mess back to [Isthmus] Canal Zone Commissary.

8am to meridian:

Lighted fires under boilers numbers 2 and 3 at 8.00am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees as per list [below].

Made preparations for getting under way.

Assistant Paymaster R.V. Bleecker, U.S. Navy, reported on board from Ancon Government hospital.

At 11.05am the Norwegian S.S. "Tricolor" stood in and anchored.

Received stores for the general mess as per list [below].

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sailing delayed on account of bending of crank shaft of the starboard main circulating pump.

Secured boilers numbers 1 and 2.

4pm to 8pm:

At 5.15pm sent crank shaft of starboard main circulating pump ashore to be straightened.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

June 16, 1913.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.D. Banta	Bugler	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
F.H. Buckman	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
W.T. Curry	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
D. Vancort	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
C.A. Hagood	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
H.R. Davis	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 14, 1913
W.J. Cyr	Ordinary Seaman	2	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
G.G. Campbell	Ordinary Seaman	3	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
C.O. DeWitt	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.S. Wheeler	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
E.D. Bennett	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.H. Meyers	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Balboa, Isthmus Canal Zone, June 16^th 1913.

Memorandum to Officer of the Deck.

Received aboard the following stores in the Commissary Department of this ship: 521 pounds beef; 75 pounds frankfurters; 65 pounds liver; 606 pounds hams, smoked; 60 dozen eggs; 120 pounds butter, tinned; 8 pounds cinnamon, ground; 1200 pounds ice (4 blocks); 210 pounds bread.

Returned to the Panama Railroad [Company's] Commissary Department: 192 quarts catsup B.L. [?] (16 cases).

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17 June 1913

Moored in basin, Balboa, [Panama] Canal Zone

Lat 8.96, Long -79.57

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees as per list [below].

Made preparations for coaling.

Received coal lighter alongside at 11.30am.

Draft of ship before coaling: forward 14 feet 3 inches; aft 16 feet.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Turned to coaling at 1.00pm.

Took coal aboard as follows: 1.00pm to 2.00pm 20.2 tons; 2.00pm to 3.00pm 20.5 tons; 3.00pm to 4.00pm 16 tons; total for watch 56.7 tons.

4pm to 8pm:

Finished coaling at 4.20pm.

Coal taken aboard during watch 3.7 tons, total taken aboard 60.4 tons.

Draft of ship after coaling: forward 15 feet; aft 16 feet 3 inches.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

June 17, 1913.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.D. Banta	Bugler	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
F.H. Buckman	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
W.T. Curry	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
D. Vancort	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
C.A. Hagood	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
H.R. Davis	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 14, 1913
W.J. Cyr	Ordinary Seaman	2	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
G.G. Campbell	Ordinary Seaman	3	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
C.O. DeWitt	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.S. Wheeler	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
E.D. Bennett	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.H. Meyers	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913

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18 June 1913

Moored in basin, Balboa, [Panama] Canal Zone, [and to Corinto, Nicaragua]

Lat 8.96, Long -79.57

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes, and numbers 1 and 2 banked.

Received aboard the crank shaft of the starboard main circulating pump.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Published sentences of Deck Court in the cases of E.S. Gray [Grey in log-book], Yeoman Second-class, P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, L.A. Jellison, Ordinary Seaman, and H.H. Fey, Seaman.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as per list [below].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 89°; and minimum D-13-M 87° - 85°.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Meridian to 4pm:

Draft of ship before getting under way: forward 15 feet 1 inch; and aft 16 feet 3 inches.

The pilot came aboard at 1.00pm.

At 1.18pm unmoored and stood out of channel on various courses and speeds, Commanding Officer at the conn, pilot on the bridge.

Upon reaching end of channel the pilot left the ship at 2.30pm.

At 2.34pm put over patent log, reading 0.0, and set course 154° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 3.10pm passed small island off Taboguilla Island abeam, distance 0.9 miles, and changed course to 177° (per standard compass), patent log reading 5.1.

At 3.26pm passed Tarapa Island [Terapa Island in log-book] abeam and changed course to 183° (per standard compass), patent log reading 7.7.

Average steam 100 [pounds], average revolutions 90.1.

Passed Chame Island abeam at 3.42pm, distance 4.4 miles.

This vessel left for Corinto, Nicaragua, to resume station, under telegraphic orders of the Secretary of the Navy dated May 29, 1913.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 183° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 85 [pounds], average revolutions 86.2.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 183° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 100 [pounds], average revolutions 89.7.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 183° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Stopped engines at 10.39pm, took sounding at 10.40pm, bottom at 70 fathoms, 95 fathoms of line out.

Took up full speed again at 10.40pm.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 92.5.

Passed Cape Mala abeam at 11.55pm, distance 21 miles.

Taboguilla Island is also known as Isla Taboguilla.

Tarapa Island is also known as Isla Tarapa.

Chame Island is also known as Isla Chamá.

Cape Mala is also known as Punta Mala.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

June 18, 1913.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.D. Banta	Bugler	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
F.H. Buckman	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
W.T. Curry	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
D. Vancort	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
C.A. Hagood	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
H.R. Davis	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 14, 1913
W.J. Cyr	Ordinary Seaman	2	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
G.G. Campbell	Ordinary Seaman	3	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
C.O. DeWitt	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.S. Wheeler	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
E.D. Bennett	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.H. Meyers	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913

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19 June 1913

At sea, en route from Balboa, [Panama] Canal Zone, to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 7.10, Long -81.70

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 183° (per standard compass), under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3, speed about 10 knots.

At 12.20am changed course to 238° (per standard compass), patent log reading 91.0.

Average steam 105 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 238° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 5.23am changed course to 273° (per standard compass), patent log reading 41.0.

Passed Naranjas Island [Naranja Island in log-book] abeam at 7.39am, distance 21 miles.

At 8.00am changed course to 284° (per standard compass), patent log reading 67.0.

Average steam 126.3[pounds], average revolutions 95.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before on course 284° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as per list [below].

At 9.31am stopped port engine on account of trouble with main air pump.

At 10.05am sighted Coiba Island bearing 305° (per standard compass).

At 11.15am went ahead full speed on port engine.

Set clocks back 29 minutes at 11.35am.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] C-3-M 92° [Fahrenheit] - 89°; and minimum D-13-M 87° - 85°.

Average steam 126 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Passed Zurron Point [Zurron Island in log-book] abeam at 10.12am, distance 28.5 miles.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 284° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 12.34pm passed Jicarita Island, 7.7 miles abeam.

At 1.00pm changed course to 299° (per standard compass), patent log reading 16.8.

At 2.25pm passed the S.S. "San Jose", heading SE.

At 3.00pm sighted Montuosa Island 3 points forward of starboard beam.

Passed Montuosa Island abeam at 3.55pm, distance 11.5 miles.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 299° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

The Summary Court Martial, of which Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hale, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 4.12pm, and adjourned at 5.00pm to await further orders of the convening authority.

Held quarters for closing watertight doors at 5.00pm, and all reported in good condition.

Average steam 107.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 299° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 299° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Average steam 121.3 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Naranjas Island is also known as Islote Roncador.

Coiba Island is also known as Isla de Coiba.

Zurron Point is also known as Punta Zurrones.

Jicarita Island is also known as Isla Jicarita.

Montuosa Island is also known as Isla Montuosa.

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LIST OF ABSENTEES.

June 19, 1913.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.D. Banta	Bugler	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
F.H. Buckman	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
W.T. Curry	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
D. Vancort	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
C.A. Hagood	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
H.R. Davis	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 14, 1913
W.J. Cyr	Ordinary Seaman	2	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
G.G. Campbell	Ordinary Seaman	3	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
C.O. DeWitt	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.S. Wheeler	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
E.D. Bennett	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.H. Meyers	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913

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20 June 1913

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 9.12, Long -85.11 [Latitude 84°56'30" in log-book]

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 299° (per standard compass), under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3, speed about 10 knots.

Sighted land on starboard beam at 2.00am.

Stopped the port engine at 2.11am to set up one loose nut on crosshead of port air pumps.

Went ahead standard speed on port engine at 2.19am.

Average steam 96.4 [pounds], average revolutions 94.4.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 299° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 6.40am changed course to 306°30' (per standard compass), patent log reading 88.7.

Average steam 86.2 [pounds], average revolutions 93.5.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 306°30' (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 8.15am changed course to 310° (per standard compass), patent log reading 5.0.

At 11.10am sighted Cape Blanco 2 points on the starboard bow.

At 11.40am set all clocks back 13 minutes.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Average steam 95 [pounds], average revolutions 94.2.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 310° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 12.25pm changed course to 307° (per standard compass), patent log reading 47.8.

Passed Blanco Island abeam at 3.02pm, distance 16 miles.

Average steam 100 [pounds], average revolutions 93.2.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 307° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Served out clean hammocks at 5.00pm.

Closed all watertight doors at 5.00pm, all in good condition.

Average steam 140 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 307° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Average steam 132.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 307° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 8.30pm changed course to 324° (per standard compass), patent log reading 28.6.

Average steam 121.4 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Cape Blanco is also known as Cabo Blanco.

Blanco Island is also known as Isla Cabo Blanco.

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LIST OF ABSENTEES.

June 20, 1913.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.D. Banta	Bugler	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
F.H. Buckman	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
W.T. Curry	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
D. Vancort	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
C.A. Hagood	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
H.R. Davis	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 14, 1913
W.J. Cyr	Ordinary Seaman	2	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
G.G. Campbell	Ordinary Seaman	3	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
C.O. DeWitt	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.S. Wheeler	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
E.D. Bennett	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.H. Meyers	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913

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21 June 1913

At sea, en route to Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.45, Long -87.27

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 324° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots, 95 revolutions, under 3 boilers.

Average steam 111.7 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 324° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 6.20am changed course to 33° (per standard compass), patent log reading 30.5.

Average steam 137 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

At 4.00am sounding, 100 fathoms, no bottom, with 200 fathoms [of wire] out.

At 5.00am bottom at 80 fathoms, with 160 [fathoms of wire] out.

At 6.00am bottom at 78 fathoms, 155 fathoms [of wire] out.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 33° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Changed course at 8.10am to 346° (per standard compass), patent log reading 47.8.

Took sounding at 8.25am, getting 58 fathoms of water, with 110 fathoms of wire out.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees as per list [below].

At 10.00am changed course to 356° (per standard compass), patent log reading 66.2.

At 11.00am changed course to 3° (per standard compass), patent log reading 81.6.

Set clocks back 9 minutes and 30 seconds at 11.15am.

Took sounding at 11.25am, getting 35 fathoms of water, 65 fathoms of wire out.

Steadied on course 37° (per standard compass) at 11.37am, patent log reading 84.1.

At 11.45am commenced steering various courses, heading into Corinto harbor.

Average steam 135 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on various courses, heading into Corinto Bay, the Commanding Officer conning.

Hauled in patent log at 12.10pm, reading 89.2.

Anchored off Corinto wharf in 7 fathoms of water, with starboard anchor, at 1.00pm.

Under way at 1.18pm to shift anchorage.

Anchored at 1.26pm in 7 fathoms water, with 30 fathoms chain on starboard anchor.

Bearings: head 255° (per standard compass), watch tower 227° (per standard compass), left tangent dock 257° (per standard compass), right tangent dock 301° (per standard compass).

Draft forward 14 feet, aft 16 feet.

Secured main engines and allowed fires to die out under [in in log-book] boilers numbers 1 and 3.

Received 2 bags of mail from American Consul.

4pm to 8pm:

Mail orderly from the United States Marine camp at Managua came aboard and received 6 bags of mail, which were forwarded from Balboa, [Panama] Canal Zone.

At 5.20pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 6.20pm.

8pm to midnight:

At 10.40pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

June 21 [22 in log-book], 1913.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.D. Banta	Bugler	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
F.H. Buckman	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
W.T. Curry	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
D. Vancort [F.R. Vancort in log-book]	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
C.A. Hagood	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
H.R. Davis	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 14, 1913
W.J. Cyr	Ordinary Seaman	2	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
G.G. Campbell	Ordinary Seaman	3	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
C.O. DeWitt	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.S. Wheeler	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
E.D. Bennett	Ordinary Seaman	4 [3 in log-book]	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.H. Meyers	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913

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22 June 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

At 1.30am finished swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard.

4am to 8am:

At 6.00am the S.S. "City of Sydney" stood in, and anchored at 6.10am.

8am to meridian:

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Received 500 pounds of ice aboard for the general mess.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.00am, stern to starboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

Sent swimming party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned at 5.30pm, absentees: W.E. Enterline, Blacksmith; A.B. Walkowski, Second-class Fireman; N. Porter, First-class Fireman.

At 6.00pm W.E. Enterline, Blacksmith, A.B. Walkowski, Second-class Fireman, and N. Porter, First-class Fireman, returned aboard ½ hour over leave.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.30pm, stern to port.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

June 22, 1913.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.D. Banta	Bugler	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
F.H. Buckman	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
W.T. Curry	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
D. Vancort	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
C.A. Hagood	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
H.R. Davis	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 14, 1913
W.J. Cyr	Ordinary Seaman	2	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
G.G. Campbell	Ordinary Seaman	3	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
C.O. DeWitt	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.S. Wheeler	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
E.D. Bennett	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.H. Meyers	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913

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23 June 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.20am, stern to port.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.20am, stern to port.

The S.S. "Salvador" stood in and anchored at 6.30am.

Sent firing party from 3^rd Division, under Ensign T.A. Parker, U.S. Navy, to rifle range at 7.15am.

8am to meridian:

The following stores shipped from Camp Elliot, [Panama] Canal Zone, and consigned to Lieutenant T.E. Thrasher, U.S. Marine Corps, were transferred to the Legation Guard, Managua, Nicaragua: 25 boxes clothing; 3 boxes public property; 15 barrels flour; 3 barrels sugar; 1 barrel salt; 1 sack navy beans (220 pounds); and 5 sacks navy beans (440 pounds).

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as per list [below].

Held division drills and instruction.

Received on board for general mess: 500 pounds ice.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] C-3-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 90°; and minimum D-13-M 87° - 85°.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.30am, stern to starboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

340 pounds of veal, surveyed and condemned by the Medical Officer, were thrown overboard.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 1.50pm.

Sent one sack of letter mail to the S.S. "Salvador".

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Firing party returned.

The S.S. "City of Sydney" unmoored from dock at 5.30pm, and stood out of harbor at 6.30pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.30pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 7.05pm.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.35pm, stern to port.

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LIST OF ABSENTEES.

June 23, 1913.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.D. Banta	Bugler	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
F.H. Buckman	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
W.T. Curry	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
D. Vancort	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
C.A. Hagood	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
H.R. Davis	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 14, 1913
W.J. Cyr	Ordinary Seaman	2	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
G.G. Campbell	Ordinary Seaman	3	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
C.O. DeWitt	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.S. Wheeler	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
E.D. Bennett	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.H. Meyers	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913

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24 June 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 1.00am.

4am to 8am:

The S.S. "Salvador" got under way and went alongside the dock at 6.00am.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.45am, stern to starboard.

Sent firing party to rifle range, in charge of Ensign O.O. Hagen, U.S. Navy.

8am to meridian:

Received on board for general mess: 225 pounds fresh beef; and 500 pounds ice.

At 8.25am finished swinging to ebb tide.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, absentees as per list [below].

Exercised at setting up drill.

Held gunnery drill for 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Threw overboard 146 pounds beef, which had been surveyed.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.15pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 2.10pm.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

At 7.10pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard.

At 5.08pm the S.S. "Salvador" stood out of harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 8.10pm.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

June 24, 1913.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
D.D. Banta	Bugler	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
F.H. Buckman	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
W.T. Curry	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
D. Vancort	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
C.A. Hagood	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 13, 1913
H.R. Davis	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 14, 1913
W.J. Cyr	Ordinary Seaman	2	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
G.G. Campbell	Ordinary Seaman	3	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
C.O. DeWitt	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.S. Wheeler	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
E.D. Bennett	Ordinary Seaman	4	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.H. Meyers	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913

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25 June 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Began swinging to flood tide at 3.10am, stern to port, finished at 3.45am.

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

The 2^nd Division left the ship at 7.15am for the rifle range.

8am to meridian:

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up and battery drills.

Absentees as per list appended [below].

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.50am, stern to starboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

Sent swimming party ashore.

The following named men were declared deserters from this vessel and U.S. Navy: D. Banta, Bugler; F.H. Buckman, Private; W.T. Curry, Private; D. Vancort [F.R. Vancort in log-book], Private; and C.A. Hagood, Coal Passer, [all] from June 13, 1913; H.R. Davis, Ordinary Seaman, from June 14, 1913; and W.J. Cyr, Ordinary Seaman; G.G. Campbell, Ordinary Seaman; C.O. DeWitt, Private; F.S. Wheeler, Private; E.D. Bennett, Ordinary Seaman; F.H. Meyers, Coal Passer, [all] from June 15, 1913.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned at 5.30pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 8.10pm, stern to port.

The port main injection valve steam was reported broken at 10.00pm.

Routine.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

June 25, 1913.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
G.G. Campbell	Ordinary Seaman	3	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
W.J. Cyr	Ordinary Seaman	2	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
C.O. DeWitt	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.S. Wheeler	Private	6	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
E.D. Bennett	Ordinary Seaman	4 [3 in log-book]	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913
F.H. Meyers	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 5.00pm June 15, 1913

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26 June 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.15am, stern to starboard.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Received 250 pounds of beef for general mess.

The 4^th and 6^th Divisions, under Ensign O.O. Hagen, U.S. Navy, left for the small arms target range at 7.15am.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 5.10am.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by battery drill.

Lighted fires under boiler number 1 at 9.30am.

Received on board for general mess: 300 pounds ice.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 8.15am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 9.30am.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 90° [Fahrenheit] - 88°; and minimum D-13-M 86° - 85°.

Meridian to 4pm:

Lifted safety valve on boiler number 1 at 158 pounds pressure and seated same at 153 pounds.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.50pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 3.35pm.

G. Laurie, Gunner's Mate First-class, engaged in diving from 1.30pm to 4.00pm, putting leak stopper on main injection grating, port engine.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

G. Laurie, Gunner's Mate First-class, engaged in diving from 4.00pm to 6.30pm, same purpose as above.

J.J. Moran, Gunner's Mate First-class, engaged in diving from 6.30pm to 8.00pm.

By order of Commanding Officer threw overboard 320 pounds potatoes, surveyed and condemned by the Medical Officer.

8pm to midnight:

The valve stem of the main injection, port engine, was reported fixed at 8.30pm.

Letting fires die out under boiler number 2 and secured main engines at 9.00pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 9.15pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 9.45pm.

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27 June 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.10am, stern to port, finished swinging at 5.00am.

The S.S. "Alexandria" stood in and anchored in the harbor at 6.30am.

Received stores on board for general mess as follows: 210 pounds fresh veal.

A.E. Raezler, Seaman, engaged in diving from 6.00am until 7.00am, taking leak stopper off grating main injection, port engine.

J.J. Moran, Gunner's Mate First-class, engaged in diving from 7.00am to 7.30am, for same purpose.

Took leak stopper off at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by general quarters, fire and collision drills.

At 9.35am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 10.40am.

At 10.05am the Commandante of Corinto made an official call upon the Commanding Officer, and left the ship at 10.30am.

Magazines inspected and flood cocks tested, conditions of each normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.15pm sent liberty and baseball parties ashore.

At 2.40pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 3.45pm.

Received 300 pounds of ice for the general mess.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty and baseball parties returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

At 8.45pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 10.25pm.

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28 June 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 4.10am began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 5.30am.

The S.S. "Acapulco" stood in and anchored at 6.16am.

Mail orderly made boarding call on the S.S. "Acapulco" and received 2 bags of mail.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, followed by inspection of the crew and ship by the Commanding Officer.

All divisions were marched aft and a good conduct medal was delivered to W. Smith, First-class Fireman, by the Commanding Officer, and the findings and sentences of the Summary Courts Martial were published in the cases of C. Emold, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman, and J. Hook, First-class Fireman.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.00am, stern to starboard.

Received 300 pounds of ice for general mess.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

Sent swimming party ashore.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 3.45pm, stern to starboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

The S.S. "Alexandria" unmoored from dock and stood out at 5.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.15pm, stern to port.

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29 June 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 3.30am, stern to starboard.

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Received 130 pounds of fresh veal for general mess.

The S.S. "Acapulco" got under way and moored to dock at 6.00am.

The S.S. "Jiquilisco" stood in and anchored at 6.30am.

8am to meridian:

Received 500 pounds of ice on board for the general mess.

Received stores on board in Paymaster's Department from the S.S. "Acapulco" as per list [below].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 90° [Fahrenheit] - 88°; and minimum D-13-M 86° - 85°.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.50am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 11.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 3.20pm, stern to starboard.

The S.S. "Acapulco" got under way and stood out at 3.55pm.

Sent one bag of letter mail on board the S.S. "Acapulco".

4pm to 8pm:

The S.S. "Jiquilisco" got under way and went alongside the dock at 4.00pm.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 4.50pm.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.40pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 11.50pm.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Corinto, Nicaragua, June 29, 1913.

The following canteen stores were received from John Rothschild and Company, San Francisco, California, via the S.S. "Acapulco": 2 dozen mirrors; 3 cases candy; 5 cases milk, evaporated; 17 boxes Belmont bars, tinned; 52 dozen Panama creams; 24 dozen fig bars; 20 dozen chocolates, Baum's; 3 dozen Gillette razor blades.

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30 June 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 6.20am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 7.40am.

Received stores on board for general mess as follows: 216 pounds fresh beef.

Sent firing party to rifle range, in charge of Ensign O.O. Hagen.

8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am, and awarded 2 days' solitary confinement on bread and water to F.S. Hall, Ordinary Seaman, for disobedience of orders.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up and gunnery drills.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.30pm sent liberty party ashore.

Sent baseball and swimming parties ashore.

Sent 2 bags of United States mail to S.S. "Jiquilisco".

At 12.35pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 1.20pm.

4pm to 8pm:

At 5.10pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 6.55pm.

At 7.40pm the S.S. "Jiquilisco" got under way and stood out of the harbor.

8pm to midnight:

At 11.25pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard.

Approved: [signed] G.B. Bradshaw, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR JULY 1913

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1 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 12.30am.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Received 250 pounds of fresh beef for general mess.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 7.45am, stern to starboard.

8am to meridian:

Received 300 pounds of ice for general mess.

H.A. Barton, Chief Gunner's Mate, reported the expiration of his enlistment period.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up and battery drills, no absentees.

By order of the Commanding Officer, and Senior Officer present, Assistant Paymaster R.V. Bleecker, U.S. Navy, resumed the duties as Paymaster's Officer of this vessel, relieving acting Assistant Paymaster C.R. Sies, U.S. Navy.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 8.20am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.40pm, stern to port.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned at 5.30pm, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer reported having taken his physical test for July.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 5.30pm, stern to starboard.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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2 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.00am, stern to starboard.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Sent firing party from Third Division, under Ensign T.A. Parker, U.S. Navy, to target range at 7.15am.

The S.S. "Serapis" stood in and anchored at 6.30am.

Took 183 pounds of fresh veal aboard for general mess.

8am to meridian:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.00am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 9.10am.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by battery drill.

At 9.45am the S.S. "Serapis" moored alongside the dock.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 90° [Fahrenheit] - 89°; and minimum D-13-M 87° - 85°.

By order of the Commanding Officer F.S. Hall, [Ordinary Seaman], was released from solitary confinement, his confinement period having expired.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.50pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 2.40pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Firing party returned.

The S.S. "Serapis" shoved off from dock at 5.15pm and stood out.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 7.30pm, stern to starboard.

8pm to midnight:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 9.10pm.

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3 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 2.10am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 2.50am.

4am to 8am:

Received stores on board for general mess as follows: 211 pounds of fresh beef.

Sent firing party from 4^th and 6^th Divisions to rifle range, in charge of Ensign O.O. Hagen, U.S. Navy.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees, followed by gunnery drill.

Received 300 pounds of ice for general mess.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.25am, stern to starboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 2.50pm, stern to port.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.40pm, stern to port.

Routine.

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4 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 3.00am, stern to port.

4am to 8am:

Sent baseball team to Managua, Ensign H.C. Train in charge.

Routine.

8am to meridian:

The S.S. "San Jose" stood in and anchored at 8.15am.

Full-dressed ship at 8.00am.

The S.S. "San Jose" got under way and moored to dock at 9.10am.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Fired the national salute of 21 guns at 12.00pm.

Received 300 pounds of ice for general mess.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.20am, stern to port.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 3.15pm, stern to starboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned at 5.30pm, 1 absentee: N. Porter, First-class Fireman.

N. Porter, First-class Fireman, returned aboard at 6.30pm, 1 hour over leave.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.20pm, stern to port.

Routine.

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5 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 1 [2 in log-book] in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 3.45am, stern to starboard.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Received 150 pounds of beef for the general mess.

8am to meridian:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.30am, stern to starboard.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Tested flood cocks, all in good condition.

Received 300 pounds of ice for the general mess.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

Received stores on board for general mess as per list [below].

Ensign H.C. Train and baseball party returned from Managua.

4pm to 8pm:

Threw overboard 900 pounds of potatoes, surveyed and condemned by the Medical Officer.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 4.15pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 5.20pm.

At 4.20pm the S.S. "San Jose" shoved off from the dock and stood out.

At 4.45pm the S.S. "Acajutla" got under way and stood out.

Sent one bag of letter mail aboard the S.S. "Acajutla".

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.40pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 11.40pm.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Corinto, Nicaragua, July 5, 1913.

Received the following stores from Panama Railroad Commissary Department, per S.S. "San Jose", Pacific Mail Steamship Company: 5055 pounds potatoes; 1046 pounds onions.

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6 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 4.15am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 5.10am.

Received stores on board for the general mess as follows: 162 pounds of fresh veal.

8am to meridian:

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 88°; and minimum D-13-M 87° - 86°.

Received stores on board for the general mess as follows: 300 pounds of ice.

At 9.15am began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 11.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.15pm sent liberty party ashore.

Sent swimming party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30pm liberty party returned, no absentees.

Swimming party and hunting party returned.

At 5.30pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 5.50pm.

By order of the Commanding Officer L.A. Jellison, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for five days, for disobedience of orders of the Commanding Officer.

8pm to midnight:

At 10.25pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 11.45pm.

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7 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 5.30am the S.S. "San Juan" stood in and anchored.

At 6.50am the S.S. "San Juan" went alongside the dock.

At 6.30am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 6.08am.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up and battery drills, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and awarded punishments as follows: O.H. Small, Quartermaster First-class, failing to report to sick bay for prophylactic treatment, Deck Court; R.T. King, Electrician Third-class, G. Walker, Electrician Second-class, and E.C. Lechner, Yeoman Second-class, neglect of duty, 6 hours' extra duty; C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, disobedience of orders, Deck Court; N. Porter, First-class Fireman, 1 hour over leave and drunk from liberty, 4 hours' extra duty.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.45am, stern to starboard.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Received 100 pounds of ice for general mess.

Receives stores for general mess, canteen and general storekeeper as per list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

Exercised the 6^th Division at boats under oars at 3.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned at 5.30pm, no absentees.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.10pm, stern to port.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.05pm, stern to port.

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[Inserted note]

List of general storekeeper's stores received from the S.S. "San Juan", July 7, 1913: 1 box ink; 2 boxes lye; 1 box wrenches, ordnance; 1 safe; 1 box stores, ordnance; 12 grate bars; 2 door jambs, furnace; 4 dead plates, 2 grate bar bearings; 3 cases books, library; 1 coil rope; 2 bundles tube stoppers; 1 box microscopical outfit; 1 box brass rod; 1 box [containing a] potato peeler; 1 crate [containing a] potato peeler stand; 1 box water testing outfit, et cetera; 1 box boat gear (dory); 1 box brush holders; 1 bundle oars; 1 anchor; 1 box brass castings; 2 boxes brass castings; 1 barrel lime, slaked; 250 feet sugar pine; 10 boxes soap, saltwater; 2 tins sal soda; 4 grate bars, launch; 1 box gauge glasses; 1 barrel fire clay; 3 crates chests, ordnance; 1 box tacks and brushes; 4 boxes lime, slaked.

The following stores received for ship's store: 2 boxes stationery.

The following clothing and small stores received on board: 75 pairs shoes, high; 900 pairs socks, cotton; 137 undershirts; 500 bars soap, saltwater; 96 towels; 250 spools cotton, white; 500 handkerchiefs; 50 brushes, fiber; 155 hats, white; 48 spools thread, black, linen; 1 great gross buttons, bone, white.

The following stores received for Commissary Department: 224 pounds apple butter; 300 pounds kidney beans; 40 pounds cornstarch.

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8 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.10am, stern to port.

Received 250 pounds of fresh beef for general mess.

Sent firing party from 3^rd Division, under Ensign T.A. Parker, U.S. Navy, to rifle range.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by battery drill.

Received stores on board for general mess as follows: 300 pounds ice.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 88°; and minimum D-13-M 87° - 85°.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.10pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 1.20pm.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Boat drill from 3.00pm to 4.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

The S.S. "San Juan" got under way at 5.00pm and stood out.

Sent two bags of letter mail aboard the S.S. "San Juan".

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.40pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 7.05pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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9 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.40am, stern to port, finished swinging at 2.10am.

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.25am, stern to port, finished swinging at 7.55am.

Received stores on board for general mess as follows: 164 pounds fresh pork.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by gunnery drill.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Received 300 pounds ice for general mess.

At 9.00am the Commanding Officer held mast and awarded R. Kirkpatrick, Ordinary Seaman, 2 hours' extra duty, for smoking out of hours.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.20pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 2.00pm.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

At 2.50pm the American Chargé d'Affaires made an official call upon the Commanding Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Published Deck Courts in the cases of C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, and O.H. Small, Quartermaster First-class.

At 7.05pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard.

8pm to midnight:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 8.10pm.

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10 July 1913

[At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua]

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

At 1.50am began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 2.25am.

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 7.10am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard.

Received 220 pounds beef for the general mess.

Sent the 4^th and 6^th Divisions to rifle range, Ensign H.C. Train, U.S. Navy, in charge.

8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and assigned punishments as per list [below].

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up and battery drills, no absentees.

Received 300 pounds ice for general mess.

The first cutter was capsized when making a landing on the beach and had the seams around the stern sprung and one frame cracked.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

Fired a salute of 11 guns, with national ensign at the fore, at 2.00pm, in honor of the American Chargé d'Affaires of Nicaragua.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.15pm, stern to port.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned at 5.30pm, no absentees.

One boathook and two tent poles were reported broken in the first cutter.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 8.10pm, stern to starboard.

Routine.

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[Inserted note]

July 10, 1913.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments at the mast:

A.B. Walkowski, Second-class Fireman, smoking out of hours, 2 hours' extra duty.

E.W. Blodgett, Coal Passer, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty.

C.P. Bostick, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty.

R.A. Broyhill, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty.

E.J. Connell, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty.

E.D. Vaughn, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty.

A. Carr, Coal Passer, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty.

A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty.

F.S. Hall, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty.

N.C. Spangler, Coal Passer, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty.

I.F. Bennett, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty.

H.C. Whipple, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty.

W.B. Ekard, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty.

P.S. Davis, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty.

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11 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.20am, stern to port.

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Received 236 pounds beef for general mess.

Threw 175 pounds of surveyed potatoes over the side.

8am to meridian:

At 8.50am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 10.00am.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held fire drill, collision drill, abandon ship drill, landing force and general quarters.

Received 300 pounds ice for general mess.

Raised safety valve of number 1 boiler at 160 pounds pressure.

Raised by hand safety valves of numbers 2, 3 and 4 boilers.

By order of the Commanding Officer L.A. Jellison, Ordinary Seaman, was released from confinement.

Magazines inspected and flood cocks tested, and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party [ashore] at 1.15pm.

At 2.05pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 4.40pm.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

At 9.10pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 9.40pm.

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12 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

At 3.25am began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard.

4am to 8am:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 4.30am.

Received 133 pounds of pork for the general mess.

8am to meridian:

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Received 300 pounds of ice for the general mess.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, followed by inspection of the crew and ship by the Commanding Officer.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.00am, stern to starboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.30pm, stern to starboard.

Liberty party returned at 4.30pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.10pm, stern to starboard.

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13 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 3.35am, stern to starboard.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Received 242½ pounds of veal aboard for the general mess.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.20am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 10.50am.

Received 300 pounds of ice on board for general mess.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.25pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 7.15pm.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

The S.S. "Jiquilisco" stood in and anchored in the harbor at 10.18pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 11.20pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 11.55pm.

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14 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.15am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 6.45am.

The S.S. "Acapulco" ["Acupulco" in log-book] stood in and anchored in the harbor at 5.55am.

Received on board for general mess: 228 pounds fresh beef.

Received four sacks of mail from the S.S. "Acapulco" ["Acupulco" in log-book].

8am to meridian:

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by gunnery drill.

Received for the general mess: 500 limes; 286 pounds fresh beef; and 500 pounds ice.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

At 11.05am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 12.00pm.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.15pm sent liberty party [ashore].

Received stores from the S.S. "Acapulco" ["Acupulco" in log-book] as per list appended [below].

4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30pm liberty party returned, no absentees.

At 5.50pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port.

At 7.35pm the S.S. "Jiquilisco" stood out of the harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 9.15pm.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Corinto, Nicaragua, July 14, 1913.

Received the following stores on board in the Commissary Department: 1000 pounds flour; 200 pounds bacon; 263 pounds roast beef, tinned; 71 pounds string beans; 89 pounds peas, tinned; 94 pounds corn, tinned; 162 pounds beets, tinned; 342 pounds peaches, tinned; 160 pounds pears, tinned; 160 pounds apricots, tinned; 262 pounds sauerkraut [sour-kraut in log-book]; 120 pounds butter, tinned; 180 pounds sugar; 90 pounds Vienna sausage; 207 pounds ham; 320 pounds sugar.

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15 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

At 12.10am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 12.50am.

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Received 253 pounds of beef for the general mess.

At 7.10am began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard.

Sent firing party to range, in charge of Ensign Train.

8am to meridian:

Received 220 pounds of beef and 500 pounds of ice for the general mess.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up and battery drills, no absentees.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.15pm, stern to starboard.

Exercised 3^rd Divisions at boats under oars at 3.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned at 5.30pm, no absentees.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 6.50pm, stern to port.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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16 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.05am, stern to starboard.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Sent firing party to range, under charge of Ensign T.A. Parker.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by battery drill.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.20am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 9.30am.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments at the mast: F.S. Hall, Ordinary Seaman, smoking on berth deck, 2 hours' extra duty; and C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, insolence to master-at-arms, 6 hours' extra duty.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 89°; and minimum D-13-M 86° - 85°.

Received on board for general mess: 500 pounds ice; and 500 limes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.55pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 3.15pm.

200 pounds potatoes, surveyed and condemned by the Medical Officer, were thrown overboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 7.55pm, stern to starboard.

8pm to midnight:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 9.20pm.

The S.S. "Acapulco" ["Acupulco" in log-book] shoved off from the dock at 11.50pm and stood out.

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17 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 2.10am, stern to port, finished swinging at 3.15am.

4am to 8am:

L.J. Cartwright, Private, was this day transferred to the Legation Guard, Managua, Nicaragua, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised all divisions at setting up drill, followed by battery drills.

Received stores in Commissary Department as follows: 220 pounds fresh beef; and 500 pounds ice.

At 8.15am commenced swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 9.35am.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 90°; and minimum D-13-M 86° - 84°.

Meridian to 4pm:

R. Bradley, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, reported on board from Legation Guard, Managua, with personal effects and necessary transfer papers.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

At 3.35pm commenced swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Finished swinging at 4.10pm.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

At 8.50pm commenced swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 10.15pm.

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18 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Began swinging to ebb tide at 3.00am.

4am to 8am:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 4.05am.

Sent Ensign Train ashore at 7.15am, in charge of firing party for small arms target practice.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Exercised at setting up drill.

Exercised all deck divisions and Marine Guard at battery drill.

Magazines inspected and flood cocks tested, conditions normal.

Tested lifebuoys, condition satisfactory.

Magazine temperatures: [maximum in compartment] A-11-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 90°; [minimum] D-13-M 86° - 84°.

Lifted safety valves on boiler number 2 at 160 pounds by steam, reseated at 154 pounds.

Lifted safety valves on boilers numbers 1, 3 and 4 by hand gear from deck.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.50am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 9.45am.

Received stores in the Commissary Department as follows: 500 pounds ice; and 500 limes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

Crew engaged in ship's work.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

At 4.05pm commenced swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished swinging at 4.35pm.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.55pm, stern to port.

Routine.

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19 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 3.40am, stern to starboard.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Received aboard for general mess: 470 pounds potatoes.

Sent firing party to range, under charge of Ensign H.C. Train.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 10.00am, no absentees.

Crew and ship inspected by Executive Officer.

Received 500 pounds of ice in Commissary Department.

At 8.45am commenced swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 11.10am.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, maximum temperature [in compartment] A-11-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 90°.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned at 5.30pm, no absentees.

Heavy tropical shower commenced at 5.30pm, lasting twenty minutes.

Firing party returned at 6.30pm, all line officers and men of the seaman branch having completed the entire prescribed Navy course of small arms target practice.

Ensigns H.C. Train, T.A. Parker, O.O. Hagen, G. Laurie, Gunner's Mate First-class, C. Morrison, Yeoman Third-class, and H.H. Fey, Seaman, qualified as expert riflemen.

Ensign H.C. Train, Ensign T.A. Parker, G. Laurie, Gunner's Mate First-class, C.N.E. Fontaine, Quartermaster First-class, G.B. Fischer, Shipfitter Second-class, and C. Morrison, Yeoman Third-class, qualified as expert pistol shots.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 9.40pm, stern to starboard.

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20 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 1.20am.

4am to 8am:

Received 220 pounds of fresh veal for general mess.

8am to meridian:

At 9.30am held quarters for muster.

At 9.30am began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 11.30am.

Received for general mess: 500 pounds ice; 250 pounds potatoes; 500 limes.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.15pm sent liberty party ashore.

Sent swimming party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 5.55pm.

At 5.30pm liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

At 10.45pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 11.50pm.

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21 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 5.10am, stern to starboard.

Received 220 pounds veal and 314 pounds potatoes for general mess.

8am to meridian:

Received 500 pounds of ice for general mess.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and awarded punishments as per list [below].

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by landing force, fully equipped, and division instruction.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.40am, stern to port.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

Held drill with boats under oars with crew from all divisions.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 5.15pm, stern to port.

Liberty party returned at 5.30pm, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 10.35pm, stern to port.

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[Inserted note]

July 21, 1913.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments at the mast: W.G. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 10 hours' extra duty; R.D. Cramer, Ordinary Seaman, disobedience to orders, 4 hours' extra duty; H.J. Elliott, Ordinary Seaman, having a dirty bag of clothes, 10 hours' extra duty.

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22 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Received 220 pounds of veal for the general mess [crossed out by Ensign O.O. Hagen].

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 5.45am, stern to port.

8am to meridian:

Sent landing force ashore at 8.30am, for drill on Cardon Island.

Received stores on board for general mess as follows: 600 limes; 220 pounds beef; and 500 pounds ice.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.25am, stern to starboard.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 91° [Fahrenheit] - 89°; and minimum D-13-M 86° - 84°.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 1.00pm.

The following stores were surveyed by the Medical Officer and thrown overboard: 15 pounds tomatoes; 9 pounds beets; 40 pounds dried apples; and 2 pounds apricots.

Received 800 pounds of potatoes for general mess.

At 2.15pm the S.S. "Acajutla" shoved off from the dock and stood out.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.05pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 7.25pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

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23 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.12am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 1.15am.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.10am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 7.35am.

Received 220 pounds of fresh beef aboard for general mess.

8am to meridian:

At 9.00am the Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as per list [below].

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by Commanding Officer's inspection of crew and ship.

Received 500 pounds ice for the general mess.

At 11.15am began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.15pm sent liberty party ashore.

At 2.15pm finished swinging to flood tide.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned.

At 6.40pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 7.20pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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[Inserted note]

July 23, 1913.

Commanding Officer held mast and assigned the following punishments this date: J.E. Bolling, Ship's Cook Third-class, disobedience to orders and insolence, 6 hours' extra duty; A. Rifleman, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty; E.A. Connell, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty.

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24 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.35am, stern to port, finished at 2.10am.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

S.S. "City of Para" stood in and moored to dock.

Commanding Officer left the ship to make an official call upon the American Chargé d'Affaires in Managua.

8am to meridian:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 8.05am, stern to port.

Received 500 pounds of ice for the general mess.

Received stores for general mess and general storekeeper as per list [below].

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.15pm, stern to starboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned at 5.30pm, no absentees.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.20pm, stern to starboard.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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General storekeeper's stores received from S.S. "City of Para", July 24, 1913: 1 crate casting; 1 drum white paint; 1 case paint; 6 bearers, furnace; 1 bar steel; 1 box brushes, et cetera; 1 bundle pintles; 1 box paint; 1 box lenses for air ports; 1 crate keyboard; 12 furnace door liners; 3 boxes boiler tubes; 1 box sounding tubes.

Clothing and small stores received: 300 undershirts, cotton.

Provisions received: 8 cases apricots; 5 cases bacon, tinned; 14 sacks beans, small, white; 5 cases beans, lima; 5 cases beans, string; 10 cases beef, corned; 7 cases butter; 2 cases cocoa; 12 crates coffee; 10 cases corn; 100 crates flour; 4 cases lard; 2 cases lard substitute; 5 cases macaroni; 15 cases milk, evaporated; 1 case mustard; 8 cases peaches, tinned; 8 cases pears, tinned; 10 cases peas, tinned; 1 case pepper; 2 kegs pickles; ½ barrel pork, salt; 8 cases prunes, tinned; 2 cases raisins; 5 sacks rice; 5 cases salmon; 6 cases salt; 1 case spices; 1½ barrels syrup; 15 sacks sugar; 2 crates tea; 10 cases tomatoes; 1½ barrels vinegar; 2 sacks cornmeal; 2 cases cornstarch; 1 case rolled oats; 2 cases tapioca; 4 sacks beans, lima, dried; 4 sacks beans, kidney; 2 cases baking powder; 2½ barrels sauerkraut; 4 crates jams; 7 cases chipped beef; 8 cases sausage, Vienna; 4 cases catsup, tinned; 7½ barrels ham, smoked; 1 case baking soda.

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25 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.45am, stern to port.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.45am, stern to starboard.

8am to meridian:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 8.40am.

Sent landing force ashore at 8.30am, for drill on Cardon Island.

Inspected magazines, condition normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit] - 90°; and minimum D-13-M 86° - 84°.

Tested flood cocks, all in good condition.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.50pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 3.30pm.

Received 500 pounds of potatoes aboard for the general mess.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

At 5.10pm the S.S. "City of Para" shoved off from the dock, and anchored in the stream at 5.31pm.

At 6.30pm the S.S. "City of Para" got under way and stood out.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.50pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 7.25pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

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26 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.10am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 2.40am.

4am to 8am:

The S.S. "Sebara" stood in and anchored at 7.50am.

Received 218 pounds of fresh beef aboard for the general mess.

8am to meridian:

At 8.30am sent landing force ashore for drill on Cardon Island.

At 9.30am lighted fires under [in in log-book] number 4 boiler.

Received 600 limes and 500 pounds ice for the general mess.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

At 8.15am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 9.10am.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.15pm sent liberty party ashore.

At 1.20pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 3.15pm.

At 3.30pm the S.S. "San Juan" stood in and anchored.

J.J. Moran, Gunner's Mate First-class, engaged in diving from 3.00pm to 4.00pm, clearing auxiliary feed pump strainer.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

At 8.05pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 9.45pm.

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27 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

At 1.25am began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard.

4am to 8am:

At 5.55am the S.S. "Sebara" got under way and stood out of the harbor.

8am to meridian:

Received for general mess: 35 cases of potatoes; and 5 cases of onions.

Received for canteen: 5 cases Ivory soap; 1 case Pears soap; 1 case tobacco; 1 package cigarettes.

Received 500 pounds ice for general mess.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 9.05am, stern to port, finished swinging at 10.20am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.05pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 3.55pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Ensigns H.C. Train, U.S. Navy, and T.A. Parker, U.S. Navy, reported taking their physical test.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 9.50pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 10.20pm.

A Krag-Jørgensen rifle was reported lost on a hunting party.

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28 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.35pm, stern to starboard.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Received 200 pounds beef for general mess.

8am to meridian:

Sent landing force ashore at 8.30am, for drill on Cardon Island.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit] - 90°; minimum D-13-M 87° - 85°.

Received on board for general mess: 600 limes; and 500 pounds ice.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 9.55am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 10.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.50pm, stern to starboard.

The S.S. "San Juan" shoved off from the dock at 2.18pm and stood out.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 5.45pm.

Ensign O.O. Hagen reported the completion of his monthly physical test.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.15pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 11.10pm.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

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29 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 5.15am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 6.10am.

Received 200 pounds fresh beef for general mess.

8am to meridian:

At 8.30am sent landing force ashore for drill.

Received for the general mess: 500 pounds ice.

At 11.10am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port.

Magazines [inspected, conditions] normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 12.05pm.

At 1.15pm sent liberty party ashore.

At 1.00pm the Captain held mast and awarded punishments as per list [below].

4pm to 8pm:

At 4.10pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 6.25pm.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8pm to midnight:

At 10.50pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 11.45pm.

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[Inserted note]

July 29^th, 1913.

The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments at the mast: C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, slow in obeying orders, 12 hours' extra duty; F.S. Hall, Ordinary Seaman, slow in obeying orders, 12 hours' extra duty; O.F. Cuvreau, Painter Third-class, using profane language and gross disrespect to orderly on watch, 2 days' solitary confinement on bread and water; J.L. Fields, Seaman, having intoxicating liquor in his possession on board ship, Summary Court Martial; G.H. Fournier, Seaman, losing government property (Krag-Jørgensen [JK in log-book] rifle), Deck Court; A. Allen, Chief Boatswain's Mate, neglect of duty, 2 weeks' restriction; A.C. Ward, Seaman, neglect of duty, 6 hours' extra duty.

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30 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 5.40am began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 6.45am.

8am to meridian:

Sent landing force ashore at 8.30am, for drill on Cardon Island.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 11.50am, stern to port.

Received aboard for general mess: 400 pounds ice; and 600 limes.

Meridian to 4pm:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 1.10pm.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.15pm.

Published the findings and sentence of Deck Court in the case of G.H. Fournier, Seaman.

4pm to 8pm:

Liberty party returned at 5.30pm, absentee: G.A. Ramsdell [Ramesdell in log-book], Coal Passer.

G.A. Ramsdell [Ramesdell in log-book], Coal Passer, returned aboard at 6.30pm, 1 hour over leave.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 6.05pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 8.00pm.

The S.S. "Jiquilisco" stood in and anchored at 8.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Cardon Island is also known as Isla El Cardon.

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31 July 1913

At anchor off Corinto, Nicaragua, [and to Salina Cruz, Mexico]

Lat 12.479, Long -87.161

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 12.25am, stern to port, finished swinging at 1.25am.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 6.10am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 7.15am.

Received aboard for general mess: 958 pounds beef; and 242 pounds veal; and 3000 limes.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by fire [drill], collision [drill], and general quarters.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as per list [below].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 92° [Fahrenheit] - 90°; and minimum D-13-M 86° - 85°.

Lighted fires under boilers number 1 and number 3 at 10.35am.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Received 2500 pounds ice aboard for general mess.

Meridian to 4pm:

By order of the Commanding Officer, O.F. Cuvreau, Painter Third-class, was released from solitary confinement on bread and water.

U.S.S. "Denver" stood in and anchored at 2.12pm.

Continued making preparations for getting under way.

Received stores on board from U.S.S. "Denver" as per list [below] and one sack of letter mail.

Received draft of men from U.S.S. "Denver" as per list [below].

The Commanding Officer called officially upon the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Denver".

4pm to 6pm:

Received one bag of mail from United States Legation Guard at Managua.

Lieutenant E.C. Oak, U.S. Navy, reported for duty as Executive Officer on board this vessel, in compliance with telegraphic orders from the Navy Department of July 10, 1913.

Draft of ship before getting under way: forward 11 feet 6 inches; and aft 15 feet 10 inches.

At 4.44pm the S.S. "Jiquilisco" got under way and stood out.

At 5.00pm got under way and stood out on various courses and speeds, Commanding Officer at the conn.

At 5.35pm put over patent log, reading 0.0, and set course 260° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 5.47pm changed course to 228° (per standard compass), patent log reading 2.0.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

This vessel left for Topolobampo, Mexico, to relieve U.S.S. "Buffalo" at that station, stopping en route at Salina Cruz [Salinas Cruz in log-book], Mexico, for coal, thence to proceed without delay to Topolobampo, under telegraphic orders from the Secretary of the Navy, dated July 21, 1913.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 283° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Sounding at 8.00pm, 28 fathoms of water, with 49 fathoms of wire out.

Average steam 92.5 [pounds], average revolutions 87.8.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 283° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 8.00pm changed course to 281° (per standard compass), patent log reading 20.5.

Average steam 103.7 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Approved: [signed] G.B. Bradshaw, Commander, U.S. Navy.

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The Commanding Officer awarded the following punishments at the mast: R.T. King, Electrician Third-class, slow in sending radiogram to Commanding Officer, 6 hours' extra duty; G. Ramsdell, Coal Passer, 1 hour over leave from liberty, 1 hour's extra duty; E.C. Kreiger [Krieger in log-book], First Sergeant, disobedience to orders, Deck Court.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Corinto, Nicaragua, July 31, 1913.

The following stores received aboard in the Commissary Department from U.S.S. "Denver": 1045 pounds potatoes; 523 pounds onions.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Corinto, Nicaragua, July 31, 1913.

The following named men received this date from U.S.S. "Denver": A. Vielbaum, Private, with necessary papers; A.C. Thayer, Private, with necessary papers; H.T. Hahn, Private, with necessary papers; R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, no papers.

LOGS FOR AUGUST 1913

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1 August 1913

At sea, en route to Salina Cruz, Mexico

Lat 13.27, Long -89.70

Commences and until 4am:

Under way as before, on course 281° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots, under 3 boilers.

Stopped starboard engine from 2.11am to 2.14am in order to tighten a loose nut on crosshead.

At 3.15am sighted a steamer 2 points forward of starboard beam, distance about 8 miles.

Average steam 102.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 281° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 4.00am took sounding, bottom at 42 fathoms, with 64 fathoms of wire out.

At 6.50am changed course to 285° (per standard compass), patent log reading 13.5.

Average steam 88.7 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 285° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 9.00am changed course to 284° (per standard compass), patent log reading 31.5.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up, abandon ship, and division instruction drills.

The Summary Court Martial, of which Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hale, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 10.30am, and adjourned at 10.40am to await orders from the convening authority.

Set the clocks back 10 minutes at 11.00am.

Magazines inspected, flood cocks tested, and conditions found normal.

Threw 645 pounds of surveyed potatoes overboard.

Took sounding at 12.00pm, getting bottom at 43 fathoms, with 55 fathoms of wire out.

Average steam 90 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 289° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Published sentence of Deck Court in the case of E.C. Kreiger, First Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps.

Passed Acajutla light abeam at 1.40pm, distance 13 miles.

Average steam 82.5 [pounds], average revolutions 86.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 289° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 85 [pounds], average revolutions 86.4.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 289° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 86.3 [pounds], average revolutions 87.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 289° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

At 8.20pm changed course to 282° (per standard compass), patent log reading 28.2.

At 9.46pm sighted San Jose (Guatemala) light bearing about 354° (per standard compass).

At 10.30pm passed San Jose (Guatemala) light abeam, distance about 14.5 miles

Average steam 98.7 [pounds], average revolutions 89.5.

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2 August 1913

At sea, en route to Salina Cruz, Mexico

Lat 14.58, Long -92.50

Commences and until 4am:

Under way, steaming under boilers 1, 3 and 4, speed about 9 knots, on course 282° (per standard compass).

Took soundings as follows: at 1.00am bottom at 16 fathoms, with 20 fathoms of wire out; at 2.00am bottom at 10 fathoms, 16 fathoms of wire out; at 2.30am bottom at 11 fathoms, 18 fathoms of wire out; at 3.00am bottom at 12 fathoms, 18 fathoms of wire out; at 4.00am bottom at 12 fathoms, 18 fathoms of wire out.

Average steam 117.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 282° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Sounding at 5.00am, bottom at 17 fathoms, 28 fathoms of wire out.

Sounding at 6.00am, bottom at 19 fathoms, 24 fathoms of wire out.

Sounding at 7.00am, bottom at 24 fathoms, 35 fathoms of wire out.

Changed course at 6.55am to 311° (per standard compass), patent log reading 18.9.

Average steam 91 [pounds], average revolutions 89.2.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 311° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 9.11am changed course to 314° (per standard compass), patent log reading 38.8.

Mustered at quarters at 10.00am, no absentees.

Commanding Officer inspected the crew.

Published Articles for the Government of the Navy, and delivered the following prizes for small arms target practice: J. Cliford, Seaman, $10.00; G. Laurie, Gunner's Mate First-class, $10.00; H.H. Fey, Seaman, $10.00; G.B. Fischer, Shipfitter Second-class, $10.00; W.B. Starks, Gunner's Mate Third-class, $5.00; C. Morrison, Yeoman Third-class, $5.00; S. Edson, Sailmaker's Mate, $5.00; E.C. Kreiger [Krieger in log-book], [First Sergeant], $5.00; L. Foust, Coxswain, $2.00; V.O. Basham, Ordinary Seaman, $2.00; C.K. McClure, Ordinary Seaman, $2.00; L.A. Gunerud, Seaman, $2.00; G.H. Timken, Master-at-Arms Second-class, $2.00; B.A. Paulina, [Quartermaster Second-class], $2.00; C.N.E. Fontaine, [Quartermaster First-class], $2.00.

The following men were awarded good conduct bars: J.J. Moran, Gunner's Mate First-class; and G.P. Fitzmaurice, Chief Carpenter's Mate.

At 10.15am passed Ocos abeam, distance 10.3 miles.

Set clocks back 14 minutes.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] C-3-M 93° [Fahrenheit] - 90°; and minimum D-13-M 86° - 85°.

Average steam 87.5 [pounds], average revolutions 89.7.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 314° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Passed Puerto de San Benito light abeam at 12.20pm, distance 8.8 miles.

At 1.45pm passed the S.S. "San Salvador" heading South.

Average steam 88.2 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 314° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 5.00pm held quarters for closing watertight doors, all doors reported in good condition.

Changed course at 6.00pm to 305° (per standard compass), patent log reading 15.3.

Average steam 82.5 [pounds], average revolutions 86.4.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 305° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 85 [pounds], average revolutions 86.5.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 305° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Took soundings as follows: at 8.00pm bottom at 14 fathoms; at 9.00pm bottom at 14 fathoms; at 10.00pm bottom at 15 fathoms.

At 10.00pm changed course to 284° (per standard compass), patent log reading 49.5.

Average steam 78.8 [pounds], average revolutions 86.3.

Puerto de San Benito is also known as Puerto Madero.

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3 August 1913

At sea, en route to, [and at anchor in outer harbor,] Salina Cruz, Mexico

Lat 16.15, Long -95.16

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 284° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots, under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3.

Average steam 80 [pounds], average revolutions 82.9.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 284° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 5.36am changed course to 300° (per standard compass), patent log reading 9.0.

At 5.40am changed course to 315° (per standard compass), patent log reading 9.5.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 6.30am bottom at 25 fathoms, 40 fathoms of wire out; 7.00am bottom at 27 fathoms, 38 fathoms of wire out; 7.30am bottom at 16 fathoms, 30 fathoms of wire out.

Average steam 96.4 [pounds], average revolutions 89.5.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 315° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 8.00am took sounding, bottom at 13 fathoms.

At 8.08am changed course to 300° (per standard compass), patent log reading 29.1.

At 8.30am changed course to 285° (per standard compass), patent log reading 31.7.

At 8.30am sounding, bottom at 14¼ fathoms.

Sounding at 9.00am, bottom at 12 fathoms.

At 9.00am changed course to 270° (per standard compass), patent log reading 35.7.

Sounding at 9.30am, bottom at 11 fathoms.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster.

At 9.45am changed course to 255° (per standard compass), patent log reading 42.2.

Sounding at 10.00am, bottom at 12 fathoms.

At 10.20am changed course to 200° (per standard compass), patent log reading 47.0.

At 10.30am sounding, bottom at 16 fathoms.

At 11.00am sounding, bottom at 13 fathoms.

At 11.30am sounding, bottom at 11 fathoms.

At 11.50am hauled in patent log, reading 59.

Pilot came aboard at 11.50am.

Steered various courses into Salina Cruz outer harbor, the Commanding Officer conning, aided by the pilot.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Average steam 140 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Anchored in Salina Cruz outer harbor at 12.15pm, in 7½ fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms on starboard anchor.

Draft of ship forward 11 feet 6 inches, aft 14 feet 9 inches.

Bearings of anchorage: ship's head 10° (per standard compass), lighthouse 227° (per standard compass), West end outer breakwater 190° (per standard compass), West end inner breakwater 328° (per standard compass).

At 12.20pm set all clocks back 14 minutes.

At 12.20pm the United States Consul and the quarantine officer came aboard and granted pratique.

At 12.20pm discharged the pilot.

Prepared ship for going alongside the dock.

B.A. Paulina, Quartermaster Second-class, lost 1 14-pound lead.

Secured main engines at 1.00pm and banked fires in number 1 and number 4 boilers, number 3 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes.

4pm to 8pm:

At 5.00pm the Mexican S.S. "Manuel Herrerias" ["Manuel Herreire" in log-book] stood out of inner harbor and anchored in the outer harbor, stood out of outer harbor at 5.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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4 August 1913

At anchor in outer [and inner] harbor Salina Cruz, Mexico

Lat 16.170, Long -95.195

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Made all preparations for getting under way and going alongside the dock.

The pilot came aboard at 6.10am.

Got under way at 6.15am, and went alongside dock inside inner harbor at 6.36am, the Commanding Officer, aided by pilot, conning.

Moored to dock with one bow line, one stern line and two springs.

Began coaling at 7.25am, 25 tubs on board at 8.00am.

At 7.00am secured main engines and banked fires in boilers numbers 1 and 4, number 3 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes.

8am to meridian:

Proceeded with coaling, taking on 133 tubs of coal during watch.

S.S. "San Juan" stood into inner harbor and went alongside wharf at 11.00am.

Knocked off coaling at 11.15am.

The Commanding Officer paid an official call upon the acting United States Vice Consul.

Meridian to 4pm:

Began coaling at 12.45pm and took on 101 tubs during watch.

At 12.55pm S.S. "Jiquilisco" stood into inner harbor and went alongside wharf.

4pm to 8pm:

Proceeded with coaling, taking on 68 tubs during watch.

At 5.15pm E.S. Gray, Yeoman Second-class, returned on board tight, having failed to return from duty ashore on August 3, 1913.

Knocked off coaling from 5.45pm to 6.40pm.

S.S. "San Juan" left the harbor at 6.30pm.

Received stores as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

Continued coaling until 11.52pm, when stopped coaling, having taken on board 348.6 tons.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", August 4, 1913.

Received the following stores aboard in the Commissary Department: ice, 2000 pounds; beef (fresh), 490 pounds; veal (fresh), 354 pounds; liver (fresh), 84 pounds; fish (fresh), 150 pounds; corn (green), 250 pounds; eggs, 30 dozen; tomatoes (fresh), 100 pounds; apples, 75 pounds; kerosene, 5 gallons.

Received the following stores for the ship's store (canteen): cigars, 1640; cigarettes (cartons), 10.

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5 August 1913

At anchor Salina Cruz, Mexico, and at sea, making passage from Salina Cruz to Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 15.97, Long -95.42

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boilers numbers 1 and 2 banked and number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Took pilot aboard at 6.00am.

Unmoored from dock at 6.20am, pilot conning, and went out to anchorage in outer harbor.

Anchored at 6.40am in 8 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms on starboard chain.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 11 inches.

The S.S. "City of Sydney" stood in and anchored at 7.50am.

8am to meridian:

Made preparations for getting under way.

The pilot came aboard at 8.50am.

Got under way at 9.00am and stood out of the harbor, Commanding Officer and pilot on the bridge.

Stopped outside of harbor at 9.15am and pilot left the ship.

At 9.28am put over patent log, reading 0.0, and set course 212° (per standard compass), working up to 95 turns.

Passed points abeam as follows: [at] 9.50am Morro de Salina Marques, distance 1.6 miles; 10.11am Punta El Conejo [Punta de Conejo in log-book], distance 2 miles; 11.27am Punta Chipehua [Punta Chipegua in log-book], distance 3.2 miles.

At 11.32am changed course to 251° (per standard compass), patent log reading 13.5.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] C-3-M 93° [Fahrenheit] - 89°; minimum D-13-M 87° - 86°.

Average steam 70.3, average revolutions 67.4.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 251° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Sighted Morro Ayutla [Morro Arrica in log-book] light 1 point on starboard bow at 2.40pm.

At 2.56pm changed course to 241° (per standard compass), patent log reading 41.6.

Passed Morro Ayutla [Morro Arrica in log-book] light 1.7 miles abeam at 3.36pm.

Average steam 90 [pounds], average revolutions 85.9.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 241° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 5.28pm changed course to 235° (per standard compass), patent log reading 62.2.

Passed Tangola Tangola Island abeam at 6.00pm, distance 2.8 miles.

Average steam 92.5 [pounds], average revolutions 89.1.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 235° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 6.39pm passed Cacaluta Island [Cascaluta Island in log-book] abeam, distance 2.7 miles.

At 6.52pm sighted Port Angeles light bearing 266° (per standard compass).

At 6.52pm changed speed to 105 revolutions.

Average steam 102.5 [pounds], average revolutions [steam in log-book] 92.2.

At 7.58pm changed course to 264° (per standard compass), patent log reading 83.7.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 264° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Passed Port Angeles light 6 miles abeam at 9.12pm, patent log reading 94.7.

At 12.00am changed course to 238° (per standard compass), patent log reading 12.0.

Average steam 102 [pounds], average revolutions 95.4.

Tangola Tangola Island is also known as Isla La Montosa.

Port Angeles is also known as Puerto Ángel.

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6 August 1913

At sea, en route from Salina Cruz to Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 16.08, Long -98.55

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 283° (per standard compass), under boilers numbers 1, 3 and 4, speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 93.7 [pounds], average revolutions 93.4.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 283° (per standard compass), speed about 9½ knots.

Average steam 113.7 [pounds], average revolutions 97.7.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 283° (per standard compass), speed about 9½ knots.

At 9.00am the Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as follows: R. Duggan, Coxswain, interfering with the duties of a chief master-at-arms, acting appointment as Coxswain revoked; A. Rifleman, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty; A.H. Weyand, Commissary Steward, 5 hours over leave from duty ashore and leaving ship under false pretenses, Deck Court; E.S. Gray, Yeoman Second-class, 24 hours over leave from duty and returning aboard tight, brought on board by an officer of the ship, Deck Court.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, one absentee: E.C. Greenburg, Private.

At 11.35am set all clocks back 17 minutes.

Average steam 103.7 [pounds], average revolutions 96.

Paid the crew their monthly money.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 283° (per standard compass), speed about 9½ knots.

At 12.12pm changed course to 288° (per standard compass), patent log reading 34.7.

Steam formed on boiler number 2 at 1.20pm, safety valve raised by steam at 160 pounds and reseated at 155 pounds.

Connected up boiler number 2 at 2.50pm.

Average steam 126.2 [pounds], average revolutions 100.8.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 288° (per standard compass), speed about 9½ knots.

Closed watertight doors at 5.00pm, all in good condition.

Served out clean hammocks to all divisions.

700 pounds of potatoes, surveyed and condemned by the Medical Officer, were thrown overboard..

Average steam 132.5 [pounds], average revolutions 105.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 288° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Average steam 131.4 [pounds], average revolutions 105.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 288° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 8.00pm changed standard speed to 95 turns.

Took sounding at 8.15pm, no bottom at 100 fathoms, 215 fathoms of wire out.

Changed course at 8.30pm to 287° (per standard compass), patent log reading 16.8.

Sighted Acapulco light 3 points on starboard bow at 8.46pm.

Disconnected number 2 boiler at 10.30pm.

Passed Acapulco light abeam at 11.24pm.

Average steam 132.5 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

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7 August 1913

At sea, en route from Salina Cruz to Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 17.24, Long -101.63

Commences and until 4am:

Under way as before, on course 287° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 110 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 287° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 121 [pounds], average revolutions 95.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 287° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 8.00am changed standard speed to 85 revolutions.

At 8.10am changed course to 292° (per standard compass), patent log reading 23.0.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up, fire, and collision quarters, absentee: E.C. Greenburg, private.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 10.00am and assigned punishment as follows: M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Third-class, disrespect to a petty officer, 5 days' solitary confinement on bread and water.

By order of the Commanding Officer M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Third-class, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for 5 days.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Set clocks back 10 minutes at 10.30am.

Passed Morro de Petatlan abeam at 11.50am, distance 20.5 miles, patent log [reading] 55.2.

Average steam 137.5 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 292° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

Average steam 135 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 292° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

Turned in scrubbed hammocks.

Held quarters at 5.00pm for closing watertight doors, all in good condition.

Published Deck Courts in the cases of E.S. Cray, Yeoman Second-class, and A.H. Weyand, Commissary Steward.

Threw overboard 85 pounds of beef, which had been surveyed and condemned by the Medical Officer.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 292° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 292° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

At 8.25pm changed course to 290° (per standard compass), patent log reading 26.2.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

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8 August 1913

At sea, en route from Salina Cruz to Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 18.95, Long -104.45

Commences and until 4am:

Under way as before, on course 290° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

At 1.55am sighted Point Tejupan [Point Tejupin in log-book] light 1 point on the starboard bow.

Average steam 116 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 290° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

Sighted lights of a steamer one point on starboard quarter at 4.20am.

Passed Point Tejupan [Point Tejupin in log-book] light abeam at 4.38am, distance 6.0 miles, and changed course to 298° (per standard compass), patent log reading 91.8.

Passed Pelican Rock abeam at 7.04am, distance 11 miles, patent log reading 11.5.

Average steam 113.7 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 298° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

Changed course at 8.23am to 296° (per standard compass), patent log reading 23.0.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: E.C. Greenburg, Private.

Held setting up drill, followed by abandon ship and battery drills.

At 10.21am sighted Punta de Campos lighthouse bearing 334° (per standard compass).

Published Deck Court in the case of R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter.

Set clocks back 12 minutes.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] D-3-M 94° [Fahrenheit] - 91°; and minimum D-13-M 88° - 87°.

Tested flood cocks, all in good condition.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 296° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

Passed Punta de Campos lighthouse abeam at 12.17pm, distance 13.5 miles, patent log reading 57.1.

Passed Cone Rock 10.8 miles abeam at 3.21pm.

Threw overboard 120 pounds of beef, which had been surveyed and condemned by the Medical Officer.

Average steam 123.8 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 296° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

Passed White Rock abeam at 4.20pm, distance 9.3 miles, patent log reading 99.4.

Held quarters for closing watertight doors at 5.00pm and all reported in good condition.

Average steam 117.5 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 296° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

Average steam 117.5 [pounds], average revolutions 85.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 296° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

At 8.00pm reduced standard speed to 80 revolutions (about 7.8 knots).

At 8.30pm changed course to 321° (per standard compass), patent log reading 23.8.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

Point Tejupan is also known as Punta Tejupan.

Pelican Rock is located off Punta Santiago.

Punta de Campos is also known as Punta Campos.

Cone Rock is located close under Graham Head, also known as Punta Graham.

White Rock is also known as Islote Peña Blanca.

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9 August 1913

At sea, en route from Salina Cruz to Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 21.07, Long -106.18

12am to 4am:

Under way on course 321° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots, under boilers 1, 3 and 4.

Sighted [Cape] Corrientes light three points on starboard bow at 2.30am, patent log [reading] 71.7.

Cape Corrientes light bore on the bow at 3.16am, patent log [reading] 76.7.

Average steam 101.3 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 321° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

At 5.35am passed Cape Corrientes light abeam, distant 17.3 miles, patent log reading 94.0.

At 7.32am changed course to 343° (per standard compass), patent log reading 10.00.

Average steam 107.5 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 343° (per standard compass), speed about 7½ knots.

At 9.30am changed course to 347° (per standard compass), patent log reading 25.6.

At 10.00am held quarters for muster, followed by inspection of the crew and ship by the Commanding Officer.

At 11.20am set back all clocks 7½ minutes.

Threw overboard 140 pounds beef, which had been surveyed and condemned by the Medical Officer.

Average steam 100 [pounds], average revolutions 80.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 347° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

At 12.30pm changed standard speed to 75 revolutions.

Passed Pinnacle Rock abeam at 1.55pm, distance 5.3 miles, patent log [reading] 60.5.

Passed Cleopha Island abeam at 2.15pm, distance 5.5 miles, patent log [reading] 63.0.

Average steam 96.4 [pounds], average revolutions 76.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 347° (per standard compass), speed about 7½ knots.

At 4.30pm sighted Isabel Island bearing 32° (per standard compass).

At 5.24pm changed course to 336° (per standard compass), patent log reading 86.4.

Average steam 112.3 [pounds], average revolutions 75.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 336° (per standard compass), speed about 7½ knots.

Passed Isabel Island abeam at 6.18pm, distance 20 miles.

Average steam 101.3 [pounds], average revolutions 75.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 336° (per standard compass), speed about 7½ knots.

At 8.16pm changed course to 339° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.4.

Average steam 103.75 [pounds], average revolutions 75.

Cape Corrientes is also known as Cabo Corrientes.

Pinnacle Rock is probably a reference to Roca Cumbre.

Cleopha Island is also known as Isla Maria Cleafas.

Isabel Island is also known as Isla Isabela.

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10 August 1913

At sea, en route from Salina Cruz, [to and at anchor off Mazatlan, Mexico, and] to Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 23.23, Long -106.53

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 339° (per standard compass), speed about 7½ knots, under 3 boilers.

At 2.23am sighted Creston Island light bearing 341° (per standard compass).

Average steam 97.5 [pounds], average revolutions 75.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 339° (per standard compass), speed about 7½ knots.

At 4.45am sounding, bottom at 52 fathoms.

At 6.22am steamed on various courses into Mazatlan harbor, the Commanding Officer conning.

At 6.50am took in patent log, reading 86.5.

At 7.05am anchored in 10 fathoms water, with 30 fathoms chain on starboard anchor.

At 7.15am quarantine officer came on board and granted pratique.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet, aft 15 feet.

Bearings of anchorage: [ship's] head 15° (per standard compass), [Cabo El] Vigia 339°30' (per standard compass), lighthouse 281° (per standard compass), Chivos Island 66° (per standard compass).

Average steam 100 [pounds], average revolutions 75.

8am to meridian:

Threw 220 pounds beef overboard that had been surveyed and condemned by the Medical Officer.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, E.C. Greenburg, Private, absent without leave, since August 5.

A hand grenade was reported broken.

The American Consul of Mazatlan called on the Commanding Officer at 8.30am.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Got under way at 10.55am, Commanding Officer conning, assisted by the Navigator, and stood out of Mazatlan harbor on various courses, at various speeds.

Steadied on course 293° at 11.12am.

Put patent log over at 11.10am, reading 0.0.

Two passengers, Mr. R.C. Howell and Mr. T.J. Courvillon, came aboard to take passage on this vessel to Topolobampo, Mexico.

Average steam 80 [pounds], average revolutions 81.1.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 293° (per standard compass), speed about 7 knots.

Lighted fires under boiler number 2 at 2.00pm.

Average steam 100 [pounds], average revolutions 67.0.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 293° (per standard compass), speed about 7 knots.

Average steam 100 [pounds], average revolutions 74.9.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 293° (per standard compass), speed about 7 knots.

Average steam 90 [pounds], average revolutions 77.8.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 293° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

Average steam 90 [pounds], average revolutions 80.4.

Creston Island is also known as Isla El Crestón.

Chivos Island is also known as Isla de los Chivos.

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11 August 1913

At sea, en route from Salina Cruz to [and at anchor off] Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.25, Long -109.20 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 293° (per standard compass), under boilers numbers 2, 3 and 4, speed about 8 knots.

At 2.45am changed course to 307° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 115.0.

At 2.45am sounding, bottom at 70 fathoms.

At 3.15am sounding, bottom at 90 fathoms.

At 3.45am sounding, no bottom at 100 fathoms.

Average steam 101¼ [pounds], average revolutions 88.6.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 307° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 102.5 [pounds], revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 307° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: E.C. Greenburg, Private.

Held setting up drill, followed by divisional drills.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] C-3-M 96° [Fahrenheit] - 95°; and minimum D-13-M 88° - 87°.

At 11.40am sighted St. Ignacio Farallon Island bearing 302° (per standard compass).

Average steam 122.5 [pounds], revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 307° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 12.40pm changed course to 319° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 3.6.

At 12.55pm sighted U.S.S. "Buffalo" and the U.S. Naval auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" one point on starboard bow.

At 1.08pm changed course to 336° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 7.1.

At 2.30pm took in patent log, reading 20.

Steered on various courses to anchorage off Topolobampo.

Anchored at 2.50pm in 13 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms on starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage: highest mountain right of entrance 62° true, high mountain left of entrance 46° true.

Draft forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Buffalo" called officially at 3.00pm.

Average steam 137.5 [pounds], revolutions 90.

4pm to 8pm:

Received stores aboard for the Commissary Department and general storekeeper from U.S.S. "Buffalo" as per list [below].

Transferred men to U.S.S. "Buffalo" for further transfer to U.S.S. "Pittsburgh", with personal effects and transfer papers, as per list [unreadable, covered by other list].

Received men on board from U.S.S. "Buffalo", with personal effects and transfer papers, as per list [unreadable, covered by other list].

The transfer papers of W.E. Richmond, Chief Yeoman, to follow by mail.

The U.S. Naval auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" got under way at 4.40pm, and moored alongside the port side of this ship at 5.15pm.

Received on board for the Ordnance Department: 34 .30 caliber Krag-Jørgensen rifles, model 1898.

At 6.58pm U.S.S. "Buffalo" got under way and stood out.

8pm to midnight:

Received stores on board in the Commissary Department and general storekeeper from the U.S. Naval auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" as per list [below].

St. Ignacio Farallon Island is also known as San Ignacio Farallón.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Topolobampo, Mexico, August 11, 1913.

The following stores were received from U.S.S. "Justin" for the Commissary Department this date: 16 cases apricots; 10 cases bacon; 28 sacks beans; 10 cases beans, lima; 10 cases beans, string; 20 cases corned beef; 7 cases butter; 2 cases cocoa; 24 cases coffee; 20 cases corn; 200 cases flour; 12 cases lard; 10 cases macaroni; 30 cases milk; 1 case mustard; 16 cases peaches; 16 cases pears; 10 cases peas; 2 cases pepper; 4 kegs pickles; ½ barrel salt pork; 16 cases prunes; 2 cases raisins; 10 sacks rice; 10 cases salmon; 12 cases salt; 2 cases spices; 1 barrel syrup (in 2 ½ barrels); 30 sacks sugar; 4 crates tea; 20 cases tomatoes; 1 barrel vinegar ([in] ½ barrels); 4 sacks cornmeal; 2 cases rolled oats; 4 cases cornstarch; 4 cases tapioca; 8 sacks lima beans; 8 sacks kidney beans; 4 cases baking powder; 13 cases chipped beef; 16 cases sausage; 8 cases catsup; 4 pails apple butter; 8 pails jam; 1 case lemon extract; 1 case vanilla extract.

Clothing and small stores: 300 undershirts, cotton.

General storekeeper: 1 case paint, green; 1 bundle pintles, brass; 1 box lenses, airport; 1 box paint; 1 box paint brushes; 3 deck plates, cast iron; 1 case paint, in oil; 1 drum paint, in oil; 1 box paint, in oil; 1 box sheet copper; 1 adding machine; 12 door liners, furnace; 6 bearings, grate bar; 2 bars, steel; 1 crate casting.

Medical Department: 2 cases medical stores.

Marine Detachment: 10 bundles tent poles; 7 boxes tentage; 2 crates tent pins; 2 crates field cots; 1 box cot frames; 1 crate shovels; 1 box lanterns; 1 box clothing.

General storekeeper's stores: 20 cases dynamo engine oil; 1 case turpentine; 1 case Vaseline; 5 brass plugs, ¾-inch; 1 gauge, oil, for dynamo; 1 fire extinguisher (for dory); 2 bundles canvas.

The following stores received from U.S.S. "Buffalo": 8000 pounds potatoes; 1712 pounds onions; 325 pounds beef; 152 pounds pork; 6 gross smoking tobacco (Bull Durham).

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12 August 1913

Moored alongside U.S. Naval auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin", off Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.50, Long -109.21

Commences and until 4am:

Banked fires under boilers [numbers] 2 and 4, boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Turned to at 5.30am, finished preparations for coaling, and began coaling at 6.15am.

Took on 16.6 tons during watch.

Knocked off coaling at 7.25am.

Draft before coaling 12 feet 7 inches forward; 15 feet 6 inches aft.

8am to meridian:

Began coaling at 8.15am.

Knocked off coaling at 11.45am, having taken on board 105.7 tons during watch.

M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Third-class, was released from confinement by order of the Captain, his term of confinement having expired.

Received from U.S.S. "Justin" two boxes of medical stores, and transferred to her stores as per appended list [below].

Meridian to 4pm:

Began coaling at 12.50pm and took on 32.7 tons during watch.

Completed coaling at 2.40pm, having taken on a total of 155 tons.

Made preparations for getting under way and unmoored from U.S.S. "Justin" at 3.25pm.

Came to at 3.29pm in 11 fathoms of water, veering 30 fathoms of chain to the starboard anchor.

Draft after coaling and before [for in log-book] getting underway: 15 feet 7 inches forward; 16 feet aft.

4pm to 8pm:

Hoisted boats and made preparations for getting under way.

Got under way at 4.15pm and stood into Topolobampo harbor on various courses, the Captain at the conn.

Came to at 6.17pm in 11 fathoms of water, hard bottom, veering 30 fathoms to the port anchor.

Positions of anchorage: about 300 yards off the dock, and on a line between East end of dock and left tangent to San Ignacio Mountains.

Banked fires in number 2 boiler, number 3 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.05pm, stern to port.

8pm to midnight:

At 8.10pm finished swinging to ebb tide.

San Ignacio Mountains are also known as Sierra San Ignacio.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Topolobampo, Mexico, August 12, 1913.

The following stores transferred to the U.S. Naval auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" this date: 1 sack coke; 1 box fishing line; 1 box beeswax; 2 boxes caustic soda; 30 drums paint, empty; 1 crate sage; 1 box books, library; 1 box green paint; 1 bundle brass pintles; 1 box lenses, air port; 1 box paint; 1 box paint brushes; 3 cast iron dead plates; 1 case paint; 12 furnace door liners; 6 crates bar bearers; 1 crate casting; 1 drum white paint; 10 bundles tent poles; 7 boxes tentage; 2 crates tent pins; 3 crates field cots; 1 box cot frames; 1 crate shovels; 1 box lanterns; 1 box clothing.

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13 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler number 2, boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

At 1.50am began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 3.05am.

4am to 8am:

At 6.45am the Commandante of Topolobampo came on board to call upon the Commanding Officer, and left the ship at 7.20am.

8am to meridian:

At 8.30am Mr. R.C. Howell and Mr. T.J. Courvillon left the ship.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Held field day after coaling.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.25am, stern to port, finished swinging at 11.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received baggage of refugees as follows for transfer to U.S.S. "Glacier": 11 trunks; 2 suitcases; 1 sack; and 1 shotgun.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.10pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 1.35pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.50pm, stern to port.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 8.50pm.

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14 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.50, Long -109.21 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Fires banked under boiler number 2 and boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 3.00am, and finished swinging at 4.00am.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

The following passengers came aboard to take passage outside on this vessel, and to be further transferred to U.S.S. "Glacier": Valentine W. Alberto; George L. Page; Susan Page; Chester C. Page; Mary G. Page; Chester Page Jr.; George C. Page; Charles Hedberg; Jed F. Woolley Jr.; James A. Maurice; William Hutchesan; Ira D. Kneeland; Mary E. Kneeland; Clarissa Kneeland; Arthur J. Underwood; H.R. Spaulding; Maria G. Spaulding; John L. Protean.

Got under way at 5.35am and stood out of harbor on various courses and speeds, the Commanding Officer conning, assisted by the Navigator.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, standing towards anchorage, Commanding Officer at the conn, assisted by the Navigator.

At 8.06am anchored in 12 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms on starboard chain.

At 9.50am the Mexican gunboat "Tampico" got under way and stood into Topolobampo harbor.

At 9.00am sighted U.S.S. "Glacier" standing in, broad on starboard quarter.

At 10.42am U.S.S. "Glacier" anchored on our starboard hand.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Glacier" called officially at 11.10am.

Transferred the passengers named above and their baggage to U.S.S. "Glacier".

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Received 8 sacks of mail on board from U.S.S. "Glacier".

Meridian to 4pm:

Received stores on board in Commissary and General Storekeeper's Departments as per list [below].

The following named men were this day transferred to the United States Naval Hospital at Mare Island, California, via U.S.S. "Glacier", with necessary effects and transfer papers: C.H. Ingles, Chief Machinist's Mate; E.C. Kreiger [Krieger in log-book], First Sergeant; and R. Buckley, Ordinary Seaman.

At 12.45pm U.S.S. "Justin" got under way and moored alongside U.S.S. "Glacier".

At 3.30pm the Mexican gunboat "Tampico" was sighted standing out of Topolobampo harbor.

Received ammunition on board as follows: 70 5-inch .40 caliber blind shells, complete, smokeless powder [index] 285; 48 3-pounder blind shells, complete, smokeless powder [index] 280; and 36 1-pounder blind shells, complete, smokeless powder diphenylamine [index] 1181.

Sent one bag of letter mail aboard U.S.S. "Glacier".

W.E. Richmond, Chief Yeoman, was granted 30 days' leave of absence and took passage on U.S.S. "Glacier".

4pm to 8pm:

Made preparations for getting under way.

Got under way at 4.30pm and stood into Topolobampo harbor on various courses and speeds, Commanding Officer at the conn, Navigator on the bridge.

At 6.34pm came to anchor in Topolobampo harbor, in 13 fathoms of water, hard bottom, 30 fathoms on starboard chain.

Anchorage on line between railroad cut and East tangent to San Carlos Mountain and about 400 yards off the dock.

Secured main engines and boilers and let fires die out under boiler number 2.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 8.55pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 9.50pm.

San Carlos Mountain is also known as Cerro San Carlos.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", August 14, 1913.

The following general storekeeper's stores were received from U.S.S. "Glacier" this date:

1 bundle steel; 3 cases sperm oil; 1 case graphite; 1 drum fire clay; 7 bundles baskets; 10 boxes soap, saltwater; 1 box sal soda; 1 box stationery; 1 box grease, et cetera; 1 box calcium chloride; 2 barrels fire bricks; 1 box bolts; 1 box window glass; 2 barrels gasoline; 1 case coal oil; 1 case gasoline; 1 motor dory; 12 couplings, pipe, brass, ¼-inch; 6 nipples, pipe, brass, ⅜-inch; 6 nipples, pipe, brass 1-inch; 20 gallons kerosene; 40 gallons oil, ice machine; 20 gallons oil, cylinder; 200 gallons oil, Marengine; 66 pounds Vaclite; 100 grommets, gauge glass, ½-inch; 100 grommets, gauge glass, ⅝-inch; 20 pounds packing, spiral, gland, ½-inch; 21 pounds packing, Tauril, sheet, 1/16-inch; 50 pounds sal soda; 1 crate sheet brass; 1 box valve plunger, et cetera; 2 boxes Vaclite; 5 bales waste; 1 box lye; 1 box polish paste; 1 box canvas; 1 bundle canvas for swabs; 1 box Vaseline; 1 barrel fire clay; 1 box gauge glasses; 1 box packing.

The following received in Commissary Department: 184 pounds beef.

Received 500 gallons oil for transfer to the United Sugar Companies, Los Mochis, Sinaloa, Mexico.

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15 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 3.15am, stern to port, finished swinging at 3.55am.

4am to 8am:

Field day.

8am to meridian:

Field day.

At 9.00am the Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as follows: M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Third-class, refusing duty, Deck Court; A. Rifleman, Ordinary Seaman, destroying government property, 12 hours' extra duty; O.L. Anderson, Yeoman Third-class, losing government property, 6 hours' extra duty; T.W. Quinn, Quartermaster Third-class, neglect of duty, 6 hours' extra duty.

At 10.35am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 11.40am.

The purser of the S.S. "Jason" and a New York Herald correspondent came on board to call upon the Commanding Officer.

Magazines and flood cocks tested and found in good condition.

Raised safety valve on number 3 boiler at 163 pounds steam pressure, reseated at 155 [pounds].

Raised safety valves on boilers 1, 2 and 4 by hand gear.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.40pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 4.05pm.

8pm to midnight:

At 8.50pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 9.45pm.

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16 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

At 3.45am began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 5.00am.

8am to meridian:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 9.50am, stern to starboard, and finished swinging at 11.05am.

Published findings and sentence of Deck Court in the case of M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Fourth-class.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, followed by inspection of crew and ship by the Commanding Officer, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Administrator of Topolobampo at 11.00am.

Transferred to the dock for shipment to the United Sugar Companies [Company in log-book] of Los Mochis: 250 gallons of engine oil; 1 box medicine; and 250 gallons of dynamo oil.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.35pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 3.40pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Commander G.B. Bradshaw, U.S. Navy, Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hale, U.S. Navy, Assistant Paymaster R.V. Bleecker, U.S. Navy, and Ensign H.C. Train, U.S. Navy, reported taking their physical test for August.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 9.20pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 10.00pm.

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17 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.00am, stern to port, finished swinging at 5.40am.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 11.45am, stern to port.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 12.10pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 3.20pm, stern to starboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 4.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.10pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 11.15pm.

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18 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.15am, stern to port, finished swinging at 5.30am.

8am to meridian:

At 9.00am the Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as follows: C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty; C.I. Dell, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty; R.E. Coover, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky bag, 2 hours; extra duty; H.J. Elliot, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky back, 2 hours' extra duty; H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman, clothes in lucky back, 2 hours' extra duty; O.L. Anderson, Yeoman Third-class, not turning out when all hands were called, 2 hours' extra duty; F.B. Beckman, Ordinary Seaman, not turning out when all hands were called, 2 hours' extra duty; A. Carr, Coal Passer, inefficiency in performance of duty, 6 hours' extra duty; J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, inefficiency in performance of duty, 6 hours' extra duty.

At 10.00am held quarters for muster, followed by gunnery drills.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, at 11.15am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 12.20pm.

Threw overboard 900 pounds potatoes and 700 pounds onions, which had been surveyed and condemned [condemned and surveyed in log-book] by the Medical Officer.

At 3.00pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port.

4pm to 8pm:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 4.10pm.

8pm to midnight:

At 10.45pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 11.25pm.

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19 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 5.20am began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 6.50am.

8am to meridian:

Veered out to 45 fathoms on starboard chain at 8.15am.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Held quarters for muster and inspection at 9.30am, followed by setting up and battery drills, no absentees.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 11.20am, stern to port.

Commenced scraping propellers, J.J. Moran, Gunner's Mate First-class, was under water 1½ hours.

Meridian to 4pm:

Threw 350 pounds of potatoes overboard that had been surveyed and condemned by the Medical Officer.

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 12.35pm.

Continued scraping propellers, G. Laurie, Gunner's Mate First-class, was under water 5 hours and 10 minutes.

4pm to 8pm:

Served out clean bags and hammocks.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.15pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 4.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.55pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 11.35pm.

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20 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 5.30am, stern to port, finished swinging at 6.40am.

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by battery drill.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned the following punishment: E.J. Connell, Ordinary Seaman, falsehood, Deck Court.

J.J. Moran, Gunner's Mate First-class, engaged in diving from 8.45am to 11.45am, for the purpose of scraping starboard and port propeller blades.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit] - 93°; and minimum D-13-M 88° - 87°.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 12.00pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 1.00pm.

G. Laurie, Gunner's Mate First-class, engaged in diving from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, for the purpose of scraping starboard propeller blades.

4pm to 8pm:

Held quarters at 5.00pm to turn in clean bags and hammocks.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.25pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 6.20pm.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 11.30pm, stern to port.

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21 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 12.30am.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 5.30am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 6.20am.

8am to meridian:

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by gunnery drill.

At 10.25am the Governor of the State of Sinaloa, Mexico, and his staff came on board to make an official call upon the Commanding Officer.

At 11.50am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.10pm the Governor of Sinaloa and his staff left the ship.

The S.S. "Jason" stood in and anchored at 2.05pm, piloted by Lieutenant E.C. Oak, U.S. Navy.

At 2.33pm the S.S. "Jason" went alongside the dock.

At 12.40pm finished swinging to ebb tide.

4pm to 8pm:

At 4.45pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 5.25pm.

8pm to midnight:

At 11.35pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port.

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22 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

At 12.10am finished swinging to ebb tide.

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 4.45am began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 6.40am.

8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and assigned punishments as follows: H.J. Elliot, Ordinary Seaman, inattention to orders, 6 hours' extra duty; W.G. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, direct disobedience to orders, 6 hours' extra duty.

Magazines inspected and flood cocks tested, conditions normal.

Held quarters for muster and inspection at 9.30am, followed by setting up, fire, collision, and general quarters drills, no absentees.

Threw 128 pounds of sauerkraut overboard that had been surveyed and condemned by the Medical Officer.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 12.20pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 1.20pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.25pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 6.30pm.

A 30-pound drift lead was reported lost by parting of drift lines.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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23 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 12.20am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 2.00am.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.30am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 5.50am.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 10.00am, no absentees.

Commanding Officer inspected the crew and all storerooms and compartments.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit] - 93°; and minimum D-13-M 88° - 87°.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 12.20pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 2.25pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.30pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 5.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

The wind increased from light breezes to fresh breezes from 8.00pm to 10.00pm, but died down after that.

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24 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.20am, stern to port, finished swinging at 2.25am.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.10am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 4.35am.

The Commanding Officer left the ship in the steam launch at 6.00am to lay buoys in the channel.

Heaved in to 30 fathoms at 6.20am.

Sent one bag of letter mail on board the S.S. "Jason".

Let fires die out under boiler number 2 at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Lighted fires under boiler number 4 at 8.45am.

Steam formed on boiler number 4 at 10.25am.

Raised safety valve at 160 [pounds], reseated at 155 [pounds].

Cut in boiler number 4 at 11.55am.

At 10.50am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port.

At 11.05am the S.S. "Jason" unmoored from the dock and stood out of the harbor, Lieutenant E.C. Oak, U.S. Navy, piloting.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 1.10pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

At 9.45pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 10.25pm.

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25 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and assigned punishment as follows: F.S. Hall, Ordinary Seaman, insolence to the corporal of the guard, 6 hours' extra duty.

Held quarters for muster and inspection at 9.30am, followed by setting up and battery drills.

Meridian to 4pm:

Held quarters at 1.30pm for division instruction drill.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 3.35pm, stern to port.

4pm to 8pm:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 6.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.15pm, stern to port.

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26 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 1.20am.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by battery drill.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit] - 93°; and minimum D-13-M 89° - 86°.

Meridian to 4pm:

Held divisional instruction from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 4.50pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 6.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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27 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.45am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 2.20am.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

At 8.45am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 9.40am.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by gunnery drill.

The Captain, with Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hale, U.S. Navy, and Ensign O.O. Hagen, U.S. Navy, left the ship to return the call of the Governor of the State of Sinaloa, Mexico.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.47pm the Mexican gunboat "Tampico" stood in, and anchored at 2.10pm.

At 2.33pm the "Tampico" landed about 10 men and two officers, who made an inspection of the dock.

At 2.35pm the "Tampico" landed about 50 men, who searched the town.

At 3.28pm the "Tampico" went alongside the dock and finished landing about 500 soldiers and about 30 women and stores.

At 1.20pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 2.35pm.

4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15pm Ensign H.C. Train, U.S. Navy, made boarding call on the "Tampico".

At 5.10pm received officer from the "Tampico" making boarding call.

At 6.45pm the "Tampico" unmoored from the dock and anchored in the harbor.

At 6.25pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 7.25pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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28 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.35am, stern to port, finished swinging at 3.30am.

A lantern was lost overboard from motor dory by falling off the bow of the boat.

Sent one bag of letter mail on board U.S.S. "Pittsburgh".

4am to 8am:

The Commanding Officer, Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hale and Ensign O.O. Hagen returned to the ship at 6.00am.

The Mexican gunboat "Tampico" fired 2 shots over the hill to the left of the town at 6.40am.

At 7.05am the "Tampico" got under way and maneuvered around the harbor until 7.25am, when she anchored again.

At 7.35am the "Tampico" commenced firing again and fired 5 shots with an interval of about 5 minutes between shots, direction of fire same as first two shots.

8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and assigned punishments as follows: O.F. Cuvreau, Painter Third-class, wasting government property, 6 hours' extra duty; F.B. Beckman, Ordinary Seaman, O.W. Marshall, Seaman, and C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, smoking out of hours, 2 hours' extra duty each.

Held quarters for muster and inspection at 9.30am, followed by setting up and battery drills.

At 10.00am the Commanding Officer made an official call on the Lieutenant-Colonel commanding the Mexican land forces in this vicinity, and the Commanding Officer of [on in log-book] the Mexican gunboat "Tampico".

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 9.45am, stern to port, finished swinging at 10.50am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.10pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 1.50pm.

Held division instruction from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

The Mexican gunboat "Tampico" opened fire at 6.03pm and fired 5 shots to left of hill over town.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.00pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 8.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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29 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.25am, stern to port, finished swinging at 3.05am.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

The Mexican gunboat "Tampico" got under way at 6.00am and stood in around hill to the North of Topolobampo.

Firing from the "Tampico" and rifle fire from the hills commenced at 6.40am, and continued during watch.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by battery drill.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit] - 92°; and minimum D-13-M 88° - 87°.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.00am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 11.05am.

The Commanding Officer of the Mexican gunboat "Tampico" called officially at 9.25am.

Firing from the "Tampico" continued at intervals throughout the watch.

Raised safety valve on boiler number 4 at 160 pounds, reseated at 154 [pounds].

Meridian to 4pm:

Piped down aired bedding and held hammock inspection at 1.15pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 12.50pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 2.10pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 8.15pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 8.50pm.

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30 August 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.58, Long -109.06

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.05am, stern to port, finished swinging at 4.40am.

The firing from the Mexican gunboat "Tampico" and from the hills beyond the town commenced at 6.00am and continued throughout the watch.

Several stray bullets dropped around the ship and J.J. Murphy, Second-class Fireman, was wounded in the left arm by one of them at 6.00am.

The misses Ora Jordan and Mamie Jordan came aboard at 7.00am for refuge as the fighting was drawing very close to the town.

8am to meridian:

At 8.00am got under way and shifted anchorage to get clear of all stray bullets.

Anchored at 8.04am in 10½ fathoms water, with 30 fathoms on starboard anchor, North end of Mount San Carlos bearing 87° (per standard compass), distance 400 yards.

Received on board the following refugees from Topolobampo: H.G. Gluyos [?]; Mrs. Gluyos [?]; Edmund Heutschel; J.A. Jordan; and Mr. Adams.

At 9.35am got under way and shifted anchorage to get clear of stray bullets.

Anchored at 10.16am in 11 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms [chain] on starboard anchor.

Anchored in mid-channel, Southwest of Mount San Carlos, 500 yards from the shore.

At 10.30am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 10.55am.

At 10.40am the "Tampico" returned to Topolobampo [Topalobampo in log-book] and anchored.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] number 3 boiler at 11.00am.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.50pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 3.55pm.

The Federals and the Constitutionalists continued fighting.

4pm to 8pm:

Mr. Adams returned to Topolobampo.

The "Tampico" fired several shots while using her searchlights.

The "Tampico" took on board several boatloads of baggage from the dock.

8pm to midnight:

Began swinging to ebb tide at 8.55pm, stern to port, finished at 9.35pm.

The "Tampico" continued firing by searchlight and began taking on board the Federal troops.

San Carlos Mountain is also known as Cerro San Carlos.

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31 August 1913

Anchored in mid-channel off Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.58, Long -109.06

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

The "Tampico" finished taking the Federal troops on board and shifted anchorage to mid-channel, Southwest of Mount San Carlos, about 1 mile from Topolobampo.

The "Tampico" fired several shots by searchlight.

4am to 8am:

Began swinging to flood tide at 4.45am, finished at 5.10am.

A small Mexican steamer stood in over the bar and anchored.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.50am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 11.35am.

The following refugees left the ship: Mr. and Mrs. Gluyos [?]; Edmund Heutschel; and J.A. Jordan.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 3.45pm, stern to starboard.

The Mexican gunboat "Tampico" got under way at 3.55pm and stood in and anchored near Topolobampo.

4pm to 8pm:

The Mexican gunboat "Tampico" landed troops in Topolobampo.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 4.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

The following refugees left the ship: Ora Jordan; and Mamie Jordan.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 9.20pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 10.25pm.

Routine.

Approved: [signed] G.B. Bradshaw, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1913

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1 September 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes, and boiler number 3 banked.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.50am, stern to port, finished swinging at 5.40am.

The S.S. "Jason" stood in at 6.30am.

The Mexican gunboat "Tampico" got under way and moored to the dock at 6.40am.

Made preparations for getting under way.

8am to meridian:

At 8.28am got under way and stood in towards town, Captain at the conn, assisted by the Navigator.

At 8.50am anchored North side of channel in cove to Northward of Mount San Carlos, in 11 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms on starboard chain.

Draft of ship after anchoring: forward 13 feet; aft 16 feet.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.20am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 10.50am.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit] - 92°; and minimum D-13-M 88° - 87°.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received on board from the S.S. "Jason" 274 packages, contents unknown, for further transfer to the Custom House, Topolobampo, Mexico, upon quieting of conditions.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.00pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 4.45pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.25pm, stern to starboard.

8pm to midnight:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 9.00pm.

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2 September 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 5.30am, stern to port, finished swinging at 7.20am.

8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and assigned punishments as follows: R.A. Broyhill, Ordinary Seaman, and C.K. McClure, Ordinary Seaman, having clothes stowed in unauthorized place, 2 hours' extra duty each; T. Edgell, Ordinary Seaman, F.R. Barrows, Ordinary Seaman, and R.D. Cramer, Ordinary Seaman, creating a disturbance when getting under way, 6 hours' extra duty each; P. Hix, Master-at-Arms Third-class, misuse of authority, acting appointment as Master-at-Arms Third-class revoked.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster.

The Captain made an official call upon the Commandante of the Federal Military Forces.

At 11.50am tide began to ebb.

Ship swinging continuously throughout the watch, due to eddy currents.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.30pm sent mail to the S.S. "Jason".

At 12.55pm the Mexican schooner "General Rosales 2^nd" went alongside and moored to the "Tampico".

At 1.37pm the S.S. "Jason" got under way and stood out of the harbor.

Delivered to Mr. Scally: 5 boxes kerosene; 1 sack rice; and 1 sack of coffee.

4pm to 8pm:

At 4.20pm the Commandante of the Federal Military Forces and the Commandante of the Mexican gunboat "Tampico" came on board to make an official call upon the Commanding Officer, and left at 5.20pm.

At 5.10pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 5.55pm.

8pm to midnight:

At 9.30pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 10.00pm.

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3 September 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 5.50am began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 6.20am.

At 8.00am the Mexican gunboat "Tampico" got under way and stood out of the harbor.

The lamplighter lost overboard the stay light.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster and inspection at 9.30am, followed by setting up and division instruction drills.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 10.05am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 10.25am.

Sent ashore 55 cases of stores belonging to Victor Preciado of Topolobampo.

The Summary Court Martial, of which Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hale, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 11.30am, and adjourned at 11.40am to await further orders from the convening authority.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 5.55pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 6.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.35pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 11.10pm.

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4 September 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 6.00am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 6.45am.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by fire, collision and battery drills.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 11.15am, stern to starboard.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 94° [Fahrenheit] - 92°; and minimum D-13-M 89° - 88°.

Meridian to 4pm:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 12.05pm.

The schooner "General Rosales" shoved off from the dock at 1.20pm and anchored in the stream.

Held divisional instruction from 1.30pm to 2.30pm.

At 3.15pm the "General Rosales" got under way and stood out of the harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 6.30pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 7.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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5 September 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 12.10am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 12.25am.

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 5.35am, stern to port, finished swinging at 6.00am.

8am to meridian:

At 9.00am the Mexican S.S. "Carmen" stood in and anchored.

At 9.00am the Commanding Officer held mast and awarded punishments as follows: R. Bradley, Private, inattention, 10 hours' extra duty; J.V. Morrissey, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 48 hours' extra duty; F.L. Study, Ordinary Seaman, having another person's clothes in his possession and falsehood, Deck Court.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by landing force drill and general quarters.

At 11.37am the S.S. "Carmen" got under way and stood out of the harbor.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

At 11.00am paid the crew their monthly money.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.25pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 1.00pm.

At 1.40pm the Mexican S.S. "Ramon Corral" ["Ramon Carrol" in log-book] stood in and moored to the dock.

At 2.30pm the S.S. "Ramon Corral" ["Ramon Carrol" in log-book] landed about 400 Federal soldiers.

Published Deck Court in the case of F.L. Study, Ordinary Seaman.

4pm to 8pm:

At 7.15pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port.

8pm to midnight:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 8.20pm.

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6 September 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

At 12.40am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 1.15am.

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 5.40am began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 6.20am.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, followed by inspection of crew and ship by the Commanding Officer.

Marched all divisions aft and published the Articles for the Government of the Navy, and the finding and sentence of the Summary Court Martial in the case of R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, to lose pay amounting to $77.55.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.20pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 2.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

The Mexican S.S. "Ramon Corral" ["Ramon Carrol" in log-book] unmoored from dock at 4.52pm and stood out of the harbor.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.15pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 9.15pm.

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7 September 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 3.45am, stern to port.

4am to 8am:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 5.45am.

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Mexican gunboat "Tampico" stood in at 9.14am, and moored alongside the dock at 9.31am.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-6-M 93° [Fahrenheit] - 92°; and minimum D-13-M 89° - 88°.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.00pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 2.15pm.

At 3.45pm the Mexican gunboat "Tampico" shoved off from the dock and stood out, with about 700 soldiers and 50 horses on board.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 5.20pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 6.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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8 September 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.40am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 2.30am.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 5.35am, stern to port, finished swinging at 6.10am.

8am to meridian:

At 9.00am the Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: J.P. Atkeisson, Ordinary Seaman, losing government property, 20 hours' extra duty; F.S. Hall, Ordinary Seaman, not being shaved at Commanding Officer's inspection, 2 hours' extra duty; M.J. Coady, Electrician Third-class, slow in carrying out orders, 6 hours' extra duty; T.W. Quinn, Quartermaster Third-class, neglect of duty, 12 hours' extra duty.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by gunnery drills.

The Captain made a call upon Colonel Ribera, in charge of the Federal troops in Topolobampo.

At 10.35am began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 11.00am.

Magazines inspected, and found normal.

J.J. Moran, Gunner's Mate First-class, engaged in diving from 9.00am to 11.45am, cleaning strainers.

Meridian to 4pm:

The 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd Divisions had divisional instructions.

G. Laurie, Gunner's Mate First-class, engaged in diving, cleaning propellers, from 1.15pm to 3.30pm.

J.J. Moran, Gunner's Mate First-class, diving, cleaning propeller, went down at 3.45pm.

4pm to 8pm:

J.J. Moran, Gunner's Mate First-class, finished diving and work over the side at 5.35pm.

At 6.00pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 7.05pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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9 September 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

At 1.45am began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 2.25am.

4am to 8am:

At 5.55am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 6.30am.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster and inspection at 9.30am, followed by setting up and battery drills.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

No absentees.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.05pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 1.40pm.

Held division instruction drills from 1.30pm and 2.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.30pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 7.20pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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10 September 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.25am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 3.10am.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.30am, stern to port, finished swinging at 6.50am.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by fire, collision, and abandon ship drills.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as follows: F. Safar, Ordinary Seaman, slow in obeying orders of master-at-arms, 20 hours' extra duty; W.G. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, ditty box in lucky bag, 2 hours' extra duty; J.E. Bolling, Ship's Cook Third-class, not shifting hammock at proper time, 2 hours' extra duty; A. Cavanaugh, Ordinary Seaman, using loud and profane language, 30 hours' extra duty; O.L. Anderson, Yeoman Third-class, general inefficiency, acting appointment as Yeoman Third-class revoked.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-6-M 94° [Fahrenheit] - 93°; and minimum D-13-M 89° - 88°.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 1.15pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 2.05pm.

At 1.40pm the word was passed "all hands abandon ship".

Boats reported ready and shoved off as follows: whaleboat 5 minutes; gig 5 minutes and 50 seconds; second cutter 6 minutes; first cutter 6 minutes and 20 seconds; dinghy 7 minutes; sailing launch 7 minutes; motor dory 7 minutes and 30 seconds; steamer 8 minutes and 15 seconds.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.50pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 7.40pm.

8pm to midnight:

Sounded fire quarters at 9.02pm, secured at 9.09pm.

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11 September 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico, [and to and at anchor off entrance to Topolobampo harbor, Mexico]

Lat 25.597, Long -109.045

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.10am, stern to port, finished swinging at 3.35am.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.35am, stern to port, finished swinging at 7.35am.

8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and awarded punishments as follows: O.W. Marshall, Seaman, sleeping on watch, 10 hours' extra duty; W.G. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, carelessness in performance of duty, 2 hours' extra duty; L.A. Jellison, Ordinary Seaman, impertinence and talking back to coxswain of boat, 10 hours' extra duty.

At 9.15am lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers numbers 2 and 3.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by fire and rescue drill, second cutter away in 1 minute and 45 seconds, first cutter away in 2 minutes and 20 seconds.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

The Mexican S.S. "Limantour" stood in and anchored at 12.20pm.

At 12.20pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 2.10pm.

At 1.40pm safety valves lifted on boilers numbers 2 and 3 at 160 pounds.

At 2.45pm Lieutenant E.C. Oak, U.S. Navy, left the ship in the motor dory to lay number 2 buoy.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Threw overboard 25 pounds hardtack, which had been surveyed and condemned [condemned and surveyed in log-book] by the Medical Officer.

Began heaving up anchor at 3.30pm, chain fouled.

Got under way at 3.50pm and stood out of harbor, the Captain conning, speed about 8 knots.

4pm to 8pm:

Underway on various courses, steering out of harbor, speed about 8 knots.

The Mexican S.S. "Limantour" got under way at 4.10pm and stood out of the harbor.

At 4.50pm slowed down to lay number 4 channel buoy.

At 5.20pm dropped number 4 channel buoy.

Anchored at 5.58pm in 12 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms [chain] on starboard anchor.

Bearings of anchorage: San Ignacio Farallon [San Ignacio Farralon Island in log-book] 226° (per standard compass), sharp peak 32½° (per standard compass), ship's head 175° (per standard compass).

Draft forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Secured main engines and let fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler number 2, banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler number 4 and left boiler number 3 for auxiliary purposes.

At 7.50pm sighted steamer on starboard beam heading North.

8pm to midnight:

At 8.34pm the U.S. Naval auxiliary U.S.S. "Nanshan" anchored 500 yards to Southeast of this ship.

At 8.50pm sent mail orderly to U.S.S. "Nanshan" for mail.

Mail orderly returned with 6 bags of mail at 9.20pm.

At 9.20pm the Captain of the U.S. Naval auxiliary U.S.S. "Nanshan" made an official call upon the Commanding Officer.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

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12 September 1913

At anchor off entrance to Topolobampo harbor, Mexico

Lat 25.58, Long -109.13

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes, boiler number 3 banked fires.

4am to 8am:

Made preparations for going alongside collier and for coaling.

At 5.45am sighted a steamer on the port bow, heading North.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

At 6.05am sighted the Mexican gunboat "Tampico" heading North.

At 7.05am the "Tampico" stood into Topolobampo harbor.

8am to meridian:

Got under way at 8.03am and went alongside U.S.S. "Nanshan", port side to collier.

Finished preparations for coaling.

S. Edson, Sailmaker's Mate, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for 5 days, by order of the Captain, for insubordination to the Captain.

Began coaling at 8.50am and took on board during watch 77.4 tons.

Knocked off coaling at 12.00pm.

Draft before coaling: 12 feet 7 inches forward; 15 feet 6 inches aft.

Received stores as per appended list [below].

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Began coaling at 1.00pm, and finished at 3.30pm, having taken on 51.6 tons during watch and a total of 129 tons.

Draft after coaling: 14 feet 6 inches forward; 15 feet 10 inches aft.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Unmoored from U.S.S. "Nanshan" at 3.50pm and got under way.

Came to at 3.58pm in 14¼ fathoms, soft bottom, veering 45 fathoms at the water's edge to the starboard anchor.

4pm to 8pm:

At 4.15pm the steam launch fell into the water while being lowered, caused by the after fall slipping off drum when the winch suddenly reversed a turn or two.

Forward steam launch davit was badly bent.

At 5.10pm the Mexican gunboat "Tampico" stood out of Topolobampo harbor.

Banked fires under boiler number 3.

8pm to midnight:

At 8.46pm sighted U.S.S. "Buffalo", heading West (per standard compass).

At 9.58pm U.S.S. "Buffalo" anchored on our starboard hand, distant about 1000 yards.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Buffalo" called officially at 10.30pm.

Received stores on board from the U.S. Naval auxiliary U.S.S. "Nanshan" for the Commissary Department as per list [below].

Received stores on board from U.S.S. "Buffalo" for the Commissary Department as per list [below].

Sent two bags of mail aboard U.S.S. "Buffalo".

Addenda to 4pm to 8pm:

The following articles were reported lost from the steam launch: 1 sewing palm; part of port running light; 1 stern curtain; and 2 boat buckets.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Topolobampo, Mexico, September 12, 1913.

The following stores were received from U.S.S. "Nanshan" for the ship's store: 5 cases sardines; 5 cases Ivory soap; 2 cases pipes, wood-stock; 5 cases Bull Durham; 15 cases jam and jelly; 5 cases cherries; 10 cases milk; 6 cases Panama creams; 6 cases cocoanut dainties; 2 cases Prince Albert; 1 case Star chewing tobacco; 2 cases Listerine; 1 case matches; 10 dozen Pears soap; 5 dozen garters; 6 dozen cards, playing; 12 dozen toothbrushes; 5 dozen Shinola; 350 packages Fatima cigarettes; 5000 Rameses cigarettes; 300 packages papers, [La Croix] Wheat Straw; 5 gross Belmont bars; 20 boxes nut milk chocolate.

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U.S.S. "Yorktown", Topolobampo, Mexico, September 12, 1913.

The following stores were received from U.S.S. "Buffalo" for the Commissary Department: 50 pounds apples; 344 pounds peas; 346 pounds beef; 162 pounds ham; 434 pounds corn; 216 pounds chipped beef; 240 pounds string beans; 432 pounds bacon; 10½ gallons salad oil; 24 pints Worcestershire [Worchestershire in log-book] sauce; 96 pounds salmon; 92 pounds peaches; 100 pounds salt pork; 15½ gallons syrup; 240 pounds jam; 72- pounds corned beef; 42 pounds prunes; 2000 pounds flour; 800 pounds rice.

From U.S.S. "Nanshan": 1705 pounds potatoes; 460 pounds potatoes [sic]; 600 pounds onions.

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13 September 1913

At anchor off entrance to Topolobampo harbor, Mexico, [and to and at anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Mexico]

Lat 25.590, Long -109.056

Commences and until 4am:

The wind increased from calm to moderate breezes at 12.50am, but started dying down at 2.00am.

The steam launch lost a boathook during the night by the plunging of the steamer.

4am to 8am:

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Got under way at 7.05am and stood into Topolobampo harbor, the Captain conning.

U.S.S. "Buffalo" got under way at 7.35am and headed South.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on various courses, steering into Topolobampo harbor, speed about 8 knots.

Anchored at 9.15am in 12 fathoms water, with 30 fathoms chain on starboard anchor.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 7 inches, aft 16 feet.

Anchored in cove to Southwest of Topolobampo, about 400 yards from the shore.

Secured the main engines and banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler number 4.

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Crew engaged in cleaning ship.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Flood cocks tested and found in good condition.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.40pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 3.30pm.

Received 6 trunks, 1 suitcase, 1 box and 1 raincoat, belonging to the American refugees who will take passage on this ship for San Pedro, California.

At 1.30pm a serious leak developed in boiler number 4, fires were hauled and safety valve lifted by hand.

4pm to 8pm:

At 5.10pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 5.35pm.

At 7.25pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 7.55pm.

8pm to midnight:

At 9.05pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 9.40pm.

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14 September 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico

Lat 25.590, Long -109.056

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes, boiler number 4 banked fires.

At 3.35am began swinging to flood tide, stern to port.

4am to 8am:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 4.15am.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

By order of the Commanding Officer released S. Edson, Sailmaker's Mate, from solitary confinement on bread and water, and put him under the surveillance of the Medical Officer.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 2.25pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 3.55pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 5.20pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 6.05pm.

The following refugees came aboard to take passage on this vessel to San Pedro, California: Mr. H.C. Kirk; Mrs. H.C. Kirk, and H.C. Kirk Jr.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 7.15pm, stern to port.

8pm to midnight:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 8.20pm.

Routine.

Commenced swinging to the ebb tide at 9.25pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 10.20pm.

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15 September 1913

At anchor in Topolobampo harbor, Topolobampo, Mexico, [and to San Pedro, California]

Lat 25.53, Long -109.16 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.45am, stern to port.

4am to 8am:

Lighted fires under boilers numbers 1 and 2 at 5.00am.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 5.15am.

Steam formed on boiler number 2 at 7.20am, and number 1 at 7.42am.

8am to meridian:

At 8.25am U.S.S. "Annapolis" was sighted standing into the harbor.

At 8.28am U.S.S. "Annapolis" anchored ahead of us, distance about 1000 yards.

Transferred commissary stores to U.S.S. "Annapolis" as per list [below].

Transferred the following stores to U.S.S. "Annapolis", for further transfer to United Sugar Companies and settlers at Los Mochis, Mexico: 3 buckets axle grease; 70 cases of oil; 70 cases soap; 20 tins crackers; 1 case cheese; 27 bags flour; 15 sacks coffee; and 4 packages provisions.

The following passengers came on board at 9.00am: J.W. Saunders; Grace Saunders; Bruce Saunders; George Saunders; Russel Saunders; Bowers Saunders; Watt Saunders; Ruth Saunders; C.M. Sanders; Mrs. C.M. Sanders; H.G. Chigas; Ernest Radke; and Mrs. J.W. Saunders.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Annapolis" called officially at 9.30am.

Received one sack of mail from U.S.S. "Annapolis" for this ship, 2 sacks for U.S.S. "Buffalo" and 2 sacks for the Postmaster, San Pedro, California.

Made preparations for getting under way.

At 11.16am got under way to proceed to Mare Island, California, being authorized by the [Navy] Department to stop at San Pedro, California, 4 days, and at San Francisco, California, to grant liberty.

Orders from Commander-in-Chief, United States Pacific Fleet, number 35-1/6, dated September 10, 1913, confirming radiogram orders of the Navy Department of August 19, 1913, and August 26, 1913.

Transferred to U.S.S. "Annapolis": 34 Krag-Jørgensen rifles, received for safekeeping from U.S.S. "Buffalo".

Draft of ship before getting under way: forward 14 feet 7 inches; aft 16 feet.

Stood out on various courses, Commanding Officer at the conn, Navigator on the bridge, speed 90 revolutions.

Received one armature for dynamo and one tub from U.S.S. "Annapolis", for transfer to the Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, steering out of Topolobampo harbor, the Captain conning, speed about 9 knots.

While crossing the bar the ship struck bottom very lightly at the bow, then at the stern, as she rode through the trough of a wave.

Inspection of all compartments below showed that no damage resulted.

At 12.45pm put over patent log, reading 0.0.

One 14-pound lead lost overboard by quartermaster in the chains, because of parting of lead line.

At 1.05pm set course 168° (per standard compass), patent log reading 3.0, San Ignacio Farallon [San Ignacio de Farrallon in log-book] bearing 231° true, distance 9 miles.

At 1.46pm passed San Ignacio Farallon 7.2 miles abeam, patent log reading 8.9.

Average steam 122.5 [pounds], average revolutions 86.7.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 168° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 5.00pm held quarters for closing watertight doors, all reported in good condition.

Hauled in patent log at 5.18pm, to clear rotor, and put it over again at 5.21pm.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 168° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 168° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 8.16pm changed course to 165° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 64.9.

At 10.35pm heavy rain set in and started fog whistle.

At 10.50pm stopped the starboard engine for 2 minutes to repair the revolution counter.

Rain slacked and stopped fog whistle at 10.55pm.

Average steam 116.3 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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[Inserted list]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", Topolobampo, Mexico, September 15, 1913.

The following stores were transferred to U.S.S. "Annapolis": 40 pounds cocoa; 250 pounds coffee; ¼ gallon extract, vanilla; 3/16 gallon extract, lemon; 4000 pounds flour; 160 pounds lard; 92 pounds peaches, tinned; 42 pounds prunes; 50 pounds apples, dried; 144 pounds bacon; 48 pounds corned beef; 216 pounds chipped beef; 96 pounds salmon; 96 pounds milk, evaporated; 1 pound mustard; 110 pounds oatmeal; 300 pounds rice; 50 pounds salt; 1 pound ginger; 10 pounds tea; 30 pounds string beans; 155 pounds corn; 62 pounds peas; 40 pounds baking powder; 2 pounds hops; 24 pints Worcestershire sauce.

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16 September 1913

At sea, en route to San Pedro, California

Lat 22.80, Long -109.91

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 165° (per standard compass), under boilers 1, 2 and 4, speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 165° (per standard compass), speed about 8½ knots.

At 5.00am changed course to 207° (per standard compass), patent log reading 40.0.

At 5.15am sighted land on starboard hand, bearing from about 230° (per standard compass) to 280° (per standard compass).

Average steam 117.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before on course 207° (per standard compass), speed 8½ knots.

At 8.47am changed course to 235° (per standard compass), patent log reading 73.2.

At 9.00am the Captain held mast and awarded punishments as follows: S. Edson, Sailmaker's Mate, falsehood, 2 days' solitary confinement on bread and water; A. Allen, Chief Boatswain's Mate, inefficiency, 2 weeks' restriction; J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, inefficiency in performance of duty, 10 hours' extra duty; A. Carr, Coal Passer, inefficiency in performance of duty, 10 hours' extra duty; T.W. Tait, Private, carelessness in performance of duty, 10 hours' extra duty.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster.

At 9.45am sighted San José del Cabo light about 1 point forward of starboard beam.

Passed San José del Cabo light about 8 miles abeam at 10.05am.

At 10.00am S. Edson, Sailmaker's Mate, confined for 2 days, on bread and water, by order of the Captain.

At 10.30am sighted Cape San Lucas 2 points on starboard bow.

Sighted [Cape] San Lucas light at 11.05am, about 3 points on starboard bow.

Passed Cape San Lucas light abeam at 11.41am, distance 3.6 miles.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Average steam 121.3 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 235° (per standard compass), speed about 8½ knots.

At 12.10pm changed course to 245° (per standard compass), patent log reading 102.0.

At 12.23pm changed course to 263° (per standard compass), patent log reading 103.0, and Cape Falso light bearing true North.

At 12.38pm changed course to 298° (per standard compass), patent log reading 105.0.

Sighted steamer dead ahead at 2.45pm, heading to Eastward and Southward.

Average steam 138.75 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 298° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Sea, barometer and wind remained steady during watch.

Average steam 137.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 298° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Sea, barometer and wind remained steady during watch.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 298° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 8.35pm changed course to 293° (per standard compass), patent log reading 77.3.

At 8.45pm set staysail.

Took in staysail at 9.05pm.

Set staysail at 11.20pm, and spanker at 11.35pm.

Took in spanker at 12.00am.

Barometer rising slowly and wind and seas gradually subsiding during watch.

Average steam 103.7 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Cape San Lucas is also known as Cabo San Lucas.

Cape Falso is also known as Cabo Falso.

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17 September 1913

At sea, en route to San Pedro, California

Lat 25.22, Long -112.93

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 293° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots, under boilers 1, 2 and 3, and the staysail.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 3.00am bottom at 60 fathoms, 110 fathoms of wire out; 3.30am bottom at 65 fathoms, 180 fathoms of wire out; 3.45am bottom at 65 fathoms, 110 fathoms of wire out; 4.00am bottom at 75 fathoms, 180 fathoms of wire out.

At 3.15am changed course to 283° (per standard compass), patent log reading 37.4.

At 3.30am changed course to 262° (per standard compass), patent log reading 39.0.

Average steam 107.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 262° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 4.15am took sounding, bottom at 100 fathoms,

Sounding at 4.30am, no bottom, 150 fathoms of wire out.

At 4.40am changed course to 305° (per standard compass), patent log reading 50.7.

At 5.15am sighted the entrance of Magdalena Bay on the starboard beam.

At 6.32am passed Cape Corso, 10 miles abeam, patent log [reading] 66.2.

At 7.45am passed Cape Lazaro, 9.2 miles abeam, patent log [reading] 77.1.

Average steam 117.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 305° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 8.21am changed course to 302° (per standard compass), patent log reading 82.5.

Took in staysail at 8.25am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Set clocks back 11 minutes at 11.00am.

Average steam 122.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 302° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 1.15pm bottom at 60 fathoms, 100 fathoms of wire out; 2.00pm bottom at 75 fathoms, 110 fathoms of wire out; 3.00pm no bottom at 100 fathoms, 220 fathoms of wire out.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 302° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Sounding at 4.00pm, no bottom at 100 fathoms.

Held quarters for muster and closing watertight doors at 5.00pm.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 302° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

The moon rose at 7.14pm.

Average steam 127.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 302° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 115 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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18 September 1913

At sea, en route to San Pedro, California

Lat 27.68, Long -115.40

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 302° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots, boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3 in use.

At 2.09am stopped the port engine to repair port air pump.

Ahead standard speed at 2.21am.

Average steam 121.3 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 302° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Sighted lights of steamer heading to the Southward on our starboard bow at 4.45am.

Sighted land on starboard beam at 5.10am, distance about 15 miles.

Average steam 111.25 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 302° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 8.21am changed course to 312° (per standard compass), patent log reading 3.7.

At 8.50am sighted Cerros Island, bearing of Mount Cerros 240° (per standard compass).

At 9.03am stopped port engine to repair air pump.

By order of the Commanding Officer S. Edson, Sailmaker's Mate, was released from solitary [confinement], on bread and water, for two days, and restored to duty, his term of confinement having expired.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held setting up drill, followed by fire, collision, and battery drills.

At 10.40am sighted Natividad Island bearing 357° (per standard compass).

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] C-3-M 92° [Fahrenheit] - 90°; and minimum D-13-M 86° - 85°.

Set clocks back 8 minutes at 11.00am.

Went ahead full speed on port engine at 11.07am, air pump having been repaired.

Passed steamer heading South on starboard hand at 10.25am.

Average steam 135 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 312° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 1.35pm passed Mount Cerros 21.8 miles abeam, patent log reading 48.7.

At 1.45pm sighted San Benito Islands three points on starboard bow.

At 2.30pm changed course to 324° (per standard compass), patent log reading 56.3.

Average steam 118.7 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 324° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 4.10pm passed San Benito Islands abeam, distance 10.2 miles, patent log reading 71.5.

Held quarters at 5.00pm for closing watertight doors and all reported in good condition.

Average steam 122.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 324° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 112.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 324° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Cerros Island is also known as Cedros Island.

Mount Cerros is also known as Cerro de Cedros.

Natividad Island is also known as Isla Natividad.

San Benito Islands are also known as Islas San Benito.

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19 September 1913

At sea, en route to San Pedro, California

Lat 30.92, Long -116.83

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 324° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots, under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3.

Average steam 117.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 324° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 107.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 324° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 9.10am the Captain held mast and awarded the following punishments: M.S. Knapp, Private, making trivial report to the Commanding Officer, 6 hours' extra duty; C.L. Baker, Private, inattention to duty, 6 hours' extra duty.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by abandon ship and fire and rescue party drills.

Threw overboard 50 pounds hardtack, which had been surveyed and condemned [condemned and surveyed in log-book] by the Medical Officer, by order of the Captain.

At 10.51am changed course to 320° (per standard compass), patent log reading 40.3.

By order of the Captain set all ship's clocks back 6 minutes.

Magazines, inspected, flood cocks tested, conditions normal.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 320° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 121.2 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 320° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Closed watertight doors at 5.00pm, all in good condition.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 320° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 6.35pm ran into fog, fog lifted at 6.45pm.

Average steam 145 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 320° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 8.26pm changed course to 322° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 24.4.

Encountered fog banks during last hour of watch and sounded fog whistle.

Average steam 122.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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20 September 1913

At sea, en route to [and at anchor at] San Pedro, California

Lat 33.716, Long -118.262

Commences and until 4am:

Under way as before, on course 322° [320° in log-book] (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots, under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3 [4 in log-book].

Average steam 116.2 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 322° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 5.30am sighted Santa Catalina Island 2 points on port bow, distance about 15 miles.

Passed left tangent Santa Catalina Island 5½ miles abeam at 7.12am.

At 6.15am sighted San Clemente Island 1 point abaft port beam, distance about 20 miles.

At 5.50am sighted a small steamer 3 points on starboard bow, heading South.

At 6.45am changed course to 334° (per standard compass), patent log reading 16.5.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 334° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Raised safety valves by steam on boilers as follows: number 1 at 162 pounds, reseated at 157 pounds; number 2 at 160 pounds, reseated at 155 pounds; number 3 at 160 pounds, reseated at 155 pounds.

Took sounding at 8.50am, bottom at 60 fathoms, 110 fathoms of wire out.

Changed course at 9.08am to 344° (per standard compass), patent log reading 37.8.

Sighted land 1 point on port bow at 9.10am.

Sighted the breakwater light and changed to various courses, to enter San Pedro harbor, Commanding Officer conning, assisted by the Navigator.

Sounding at 9.30am, [bottom at] 19 fathoms, 25 fathoms of wire out.

Anchored at 9.41am in 6½ fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms chain inside on starboard anchor, soft bottom.

Bearings of anchorage: [ship's] head 324° (per standard compass), Weldt Rock [Wild Rock in log-book] buoy 45° (per standard compass), end of breakwater 115° (per standard compass), black buoy 262° (per standard compass).

Draft forward 12 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 8 inches.

Secured main engines and let fires die out under [in in log-book] boilers numbers 2 and 3, boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

H.A. Barton, [H.C. Barton in log-book], Chief Gunner's Mate, was this day discharged from this vessel and the U.S. Navy, with an honorable discharge.

Landed all refugees from Topolobampo, Mexico, with their baggage.

Submarines U.S.S. "F-1", U.S.S. "F-2", U.S.S. "F-3" and U.S.S. "F-4" engaged in drills.

At 11.25am the 1^st Submarine Divisional Commander made an official call upon the Captain.

Received stores for general mess as per list [below].

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.50pm the 1^st Submarine Division got under way and stood into inner harbor.

At 1.15pm sent liberty party ashore.

At 3.45pm the S.S. "Yale" stood out of the harbor.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

At 5.15pm U.S.R.C. "[Hugh] McCullough" stood in and anchored.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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[Inserted note]

U.S.S. "Yorktown", September 20, 1913.

The following stores received aboard in the Commissary Department: 400 pounds bread; 188 pounds carrots; 35 pounds turnips; 110 pounds onions; 200 pounds beef; 100 pounds pork loins; 50 pounds liver; 30 pounds bologna.

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21 September 1913

At anchor in outer harbor San Pedro, California

Lat 33.716, Long -118.262

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

H.A. Barton, Chief Gunner's Mate, reenlisted on this ship for a period of four years.

Magazines inspected, condition normal.

The S.S. "Harvard" stood into harbor at 9.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.20pm the S.S. "Queen" stood out of harbor and the S.S. "Yale" stood into harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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22 September 1913

At anchor in outer harbor San Pedro, California

Lat 33.716, Long -118.262

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Fog set in during last half of watch and fog bell was sounded.

4am to 8am:

H.A. Barton, Chief Gunner's Mate, left the ship with leave expiring October 21, 1913, and with permission at the expiration thereof to report on board the receiving ship [at] Norfolk, Virginia.

8am to meridian:

Liberty party returned, absentees as follows: R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter; O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer; P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman; C.A. Hearne, First-class Fireman; W.G. Stewart, Coal Passer; O.W. Weigel, Second-class Fireman; H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer; W.C. Croxdale, Coal Passer; J.A. Besant, Second-class Fireman.

Received stores aboard in Commissary Department as follows: 714 pounds potatoes; 80 pounds apples; 256 pounds cabbage; 50 pounds butter; 30 dozen eggs; 66 pounds sweet potatoes; 109 pounds veal; 41 pounds hamburger; 50 pounds pork sausage; 152 pounds beef; 200 pounds bread.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as above.

U.S.R.C. "[Hugh] McCullough" stood out at 8.45am.

U.S.S. "Alert" and submarine division stood out at 8.55am.

U.S.S. "Alert" anchored on our starboard hand, distance about 3000 yards, at 9.20am, the submarine division engaged in maneuvers.

The Commanding Officer left the ship officially at 10.45am, to pay an official visit on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Alert".

Sent liberty party ashore at 11.15am.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 1.00pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 2.25pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

At 8.45pm F. Safar, Ordinary Seaman, left the steam launch at dock, while on duty as a member of the crew of the steam launch.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.30pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 9.30pm.

L.A. Jellison, Ordinary Seaman, failed to return to the ship at 8.00pm, having been ashore on duty and due back at that time.

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23 September 1913

At anchor in outer harbor San Pedro, California

Lat 33.716, Long -118.262

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 [2 in log-book] in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, absentees as follows: R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, W.C. Croxdale, Coal Passer, J.A. Besant, Second-class Fireman, L.A. Jellison, Ordinary Seaman, and F. Safar, Ordinary Seaman.

Received on board in Commissary Department the following stores: 100 pounds ham; 125 pounds corned beef; 50 pounds luncheon meat; 250 pounds ice; 70 pounds butter; 337 pounds potatoes; 435 pounds sweet potatoes; 1 case eggs; 1 cheese.

Submarines U.S.S. "F-1", U.S.S. "F-2", U.S.S. "F-3" and U.S.S. "F-4" engaged in drill.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

At 11.15am W.C. Croxdale, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 27 hours over time.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

4pm to 8pm:

The Captain reported having finished his monthly physical test.

From 6.30pm to 8.00pm held divine services, under direction of the President of the Seamen's Institute of San Pedro.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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24 September 1913

At anchor in outer harbor San Pedro, California, [and to San Francisco, California]

Lat 33.716, Long -118.262

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Received the following stores for the Commissary Department: 400 pounds bread; 75 pounds rolls; 304 pounds beef; 60 pounds pork sausage; 52 pounds liver; 62 pounds beef hearts.

8am to meridian:

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Liberty party returned at 8.30am.

The following men returned aboard at 9.20am, 1 hour over leave: D.J. Sutherland, Private; O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman; C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman; V.O. Basham, Ordinary Seaman; W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender; W. Smith, First-class Fireman, J.P. Atkeisson, Ordinary Seaman.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and assigned punishments as follows: B.R. Stuart, Machinist's Mate Second-class, inefficiency, 10 hours' extra duty; W.C. Croxdale, Coal Passer, 27 hours over leave, Deck Court.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up drill and fire quarters, absentees: J.A. Besant, Second-class Fireman, W. Carter, Coal Passer, J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, M.L. Rand, Seaman, P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman, F. Safar, Ordinary Seaman, and R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler number 2 at 10.00am, and number 3 at 10.05am.

The S.S. "Governor" stood out of harbor at 11.00am.

The S.S. "Bear" stood into harbor at 11.20am.

Received the following stores on board for the general mess: 120 pounds butter; 974 pounds potatoes; 76 pounds cabbage; 2 cases eggs; 1 cheese; 318 pounds onions; 90 pounds carrots; 125 pounds halibut; 82 pounds oranges.

The following men were detailed to do duty in the firerooms: F.G. Reynolds, Seaman; F.R. Barrows; Ordinary Seaman; O.O. Sonnischen, Ordinary Seaman; J.P. Atkeisson, Ordinary Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, returned aboard at 12.30pm, 52½ hours over leave.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Draft of ship forward 12 feet 6 inches, aft 14 feet 7 inches.

Got under way at 2.51pm and stood out of San Pedro harbor on various courses, at various speeds, the Commanding Officer conning, assisted by the Navigator.

Put over patent log at 3.09pm, reading 0.0.

At 3.28pm commenced swinging ship for compass deviations.

At 3.45pm steadied on course 274° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 4.2.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 68.9.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 281° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 142.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 281° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Average steam 137.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 281° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Sighted Hueneme [Point] light 2 points on starboard bow at 8.13pm.

Sighted lights of a steamer headed to Southward, 2 points forward of starboard beam, at 8.15pm.

Sighted Anacapa Island light 2 points on port bow at 8.40pm.

Passed Hueneme [Point] light abeam at 9.58pm, distance 5.0 miles, and changed course to 269° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 61.9.

Passed Anacapa Island light abeam at 10.27pm, distance 4.8 miles, patent log [reading] 66.2.

Sighted lights of a steamer headed to Southward, ½ point on port bow, at 11.07pm.

Sighted Santa Barbara light on starboard bow at 11.27pm.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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25 September 1913

At sea, en route from San Pedro, California, to San Francisco, California

Lat 35.20, Long -121.22

Commences and until 4am:

Under way as before, on course 269° (per standard compass), under 3 boilers, speed about 9 knots.

At 12.29am sighted a steamer heading East, bearing 278° (per standard compass).

At 1.10am passed Santa Barbara light abeam, distant 13 miles, patent log [reading] 88.6.

At 3.14am sighted Point Conception light bearing 289° (per standard compass).

Average steam 126.4 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 269° (per standard compass), speed about 8 knots.

At 5.10am passed Point Conception light 6.1 miles abeam, patent log [reading] 26.2.

At 5.20am sighted Point Arguello light on starboard bow.

At 5.50am changed course to 310° (per standard compass), 328° true, patent log [reading] 32.2.

At 6.55am passed Point Arguello light 5.7 miles abeam, patent log [reading] 42.6.

Average steam 116.2 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 310° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 8.55am sighted steamer ½ point on port bow, heading to Southward.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and assigned punishments as follows: H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, 48 hours over leave, Deck Court; L.A. Jellison, Ordinary Seaman, absent 36 hours without leave and disobedience to orders, Summary Court Martial; O.W. Weigel, Ordinary Seaman, Second-class Fireman, 49 hours over leave, Deck Court; C.A. Hearne, First-class Fireman, 49 hours over leave, and drunk from liberty, Deck Court; W.G. Stewart, Coal Passer, 49 hours over leave, Deck Court; V.O. Basham, Ordinary Seaman, and D.J. Sutherland, Private, smuggling liquor on board, Summary Court Martial for each; D.J. Sutherland, Private, O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman, V.O. Basham, Ordinary Seaman, each 1 hour over leave, 1 hour's extra duty each; W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender, W. Smith, First-class Fireman, each 1 hour over leave, each Deck Court; J.P. Atkeisson, Ordinary Seaman, 1 hour over leave, 1 hour's extra duty; J. Cliford, Seaman, J. Kmetz, Water Tender, W.C. Dodds, Ordinary Seaman, returning on board drunk and unfit for duty, Deck Court.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Held quarters for muster and inspection, followed by setting up and general quarters.

Absentees as follows: J.A. Besant, Second-class Fireman, O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, F. Safar, Ordinary Seaman, W. Carter, Coal Passer, J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, M.L. Rand, Seaman, P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman, R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, and M.S. Knapp, Private.

Divisions reported ready for general quarters as follows: 1^st Division 6 minutes 55 seconds; 2^nd Division 8 minutes 30 seconds; 3^rd Division 14 minutes 33 seconds; 5^th Division 1 minute 50 seconds; 6^th Division 9 minutes, 30 seconds.

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on course 310° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 2.20pm sighted a steamer heading South, bearing 308° (per standard compass).

Average steam 131.25 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 310° (per standard compass), speed about 8½ knots.

At 5.00pm held quarters for muster and closing watertight doors.

Published findings and sentences of Deck Courts as follows: H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, lose pay $14.50; C.A. Hearne, First-class Fireman, lose pay $19.65; W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender, lose pay $8.50; W. Smith, First-class Fireman, lose pay $7.58; J. Kmetz, Water Tender, lose pay $5.10; J. Cliford, Seaman, lose pay $3.19; W.G. Stewart, Coal Passer, lose pay $10.48; W.C. Dodds, Ordinary Seaman, lose pay $2.09; W.C. Croxdale, Coal Passer, lose pay $7.26; O.W. Weigel, Second-class Fireman, lose pay $14.30.

Average steam 128 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 310° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

Took sounding at 7.30pm, no bottom at 100 fathoms, 200 fathoms of wire out.

Sighted lights of a steamer one point on starboard bow at 7.35pm.

Sighted Point Sur light 3 points on starboard bow at 7.55pm.

Average steam 125 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 310° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 8.05pm sighted a steamer heading Southward, bearing 6° (per standard compass).

Sounded night general quarters at 8.30pm, secured at 8.55pm.

At 9.13pm passed Point Sur light abeam, distance 7.3 miles, patent log [reading] 72.0.

At 9.26pm changed course to 314° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 74.0.

At 11.15pm sighted a steamer heading South, bearing 356° (per standard compass).

Average steam 120 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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26 September 1913

At sea, en route from San Pedro, California, to San Francisco, California, [and at anchor in San Francisco Bay, California]

Lat 37.77, Long -122.62 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 314° (per standard compass), under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3, speed about 9 knots.

At 2.35am sighted Pigeon Point light 3 points on starboard bow.

At 3.30am took sounding, bottom at 70 fathoms.

At 3.49am passed Pigeon Point light 9 miles abeam, patent log [reading] 32.5.

Average steam 132.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 314° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 4.25am changed course to 330° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 38.0.

Took soundings as follows: [at] 4.25am bottom at 51 fathoms, 85 fathoms of wire out, patent log [reading] 38.0; 5.00am bottom at 55 fathoms, 85 fathoms of wire out, patent log 43.2; 5.30am bottom at 50 fathoms, 75 fathoms of wire out, patent log 47.5; 6.00am bottom at 42 fathoms, 85 fathoms of wire out, patent log 52.2; 6.30am bottom at 30 fathoms, 54 fathoms of wire out, patent log 57.2; 7.00am bottom at 29.5 fathoms, 45 fathoms of wire out, patent log 61.5; 7.15am bottom at 28 fathoms, 48 fathoms of wire out, patent log 63.8; 7.30am bottom at 27 fathoms, 40 fathoms of wire out, patent log 66.2; 7.45am bottom at 32 fathoms, 40 fathoms of wire out, patent log 68.5; 7.51am bottom at 30 fathoms, 40 fathoms of wire out, patent log 69.4; 8.00am bottom at 25 fathoms, 35 fathoms of wire out, patent log 70.8.

Fog set in at 6.42am and started fog whistle.

Average steam 126.2 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 330° (per standard compass), speed about 9 knots.

At 8.10am heard whistle of lightship on starboard beam and changed to various courses to approach it.

Took sounding at 8.15am, bottom at 23 fathoms, 63 fathoms of wire out, patent log [reading] 73.

At 8.25am passed lightship abeam and steadied on course 51° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 75.1.

Took sounding at 8.30am, bottom at 18 fathoms, 35 fathoms of wire out, patent log [reading] 75.6.

Hauled in patent log at 9.01am, reading 80.5.

Anchored at 9.10am in 10½ fathoms of water, 30 fathoms on the starboard chain, bearings as follows: white buoy 2A 216° (per standard compass), distance about 650 yards, ship's head 115° (per standard compass).

Held quarters for muster and inspection at 9.30am, followed by setting up and division instruction drills, absentees as follows: J.A. Besant, Second-class Fireman, O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, F. Safar, Ordinary Seaman, W. Carter, Coal Passer, J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman; M.L. Rand, Seaman, P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman, R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, and M.S. Knapp, Private.

The Medical Officer gave first aid instructions to the 2^nd Division.

The S.S. "Niagara" passed at 10.10am, heading out to sea.

Magazines inspected, condition normal.

Tested flood cocks, all in good condition.

Fog commenced to lift at 11.20am, and continued to clear during rest of watch.

Average steam 122.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

Got under way at 12.30pm, under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3, speed about 9 knots, and stood into San Francisco Bay, the Captain conning.

Anchored at 2.18pm in 14 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms on starboard chain, soft bottom.

Bearings of anchorage: ferry tower 280° true, Goat Island light 49½° true.

Draft of ship forward 11 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet 4 inches.

Let fires die out under boilers numbers 1 and 3, and secured main engines at 3.15pm.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commandant, United States Naval Training Station.

Sent liberty party ashore at 3.15pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 3.05pm, stern to starboard.

4pm to 8pm:

The S.S. "Yale" stood out at 4.00pm.

The lightship "Relief" stood in at 4.10pm.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 4.40pm.

Lost a boathook from steam launch on account of strong tide.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 9.05pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 9.55pm.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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27 September 1913

At anchor in San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, California

Lat 37.794, Long -122.382

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.20am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 5.10am.

8am to meridian:

At 9.50am the following men returned from liberty: J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, 72 hours over time; O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, 122 hours over time.

Received the following stores for the Commissary Department: 175 pounds oranges; 92 pounds apples; 285 pounds cabbage; 159 pounds beets.

At 10.30am held quarters for muster, followed by Captain's inspection of crew and ship, absentees as follows: J.A. Besant, Second-class Fireman, F. Safar, Ordinary Seaman, W. Carter, Coal Passer, M.L. Rand, Seaman, P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman, P.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, and M.S. Knapp, Private.

Marched all hands aft and presented medals for efficiency in small arms target practice as follows: expert rifle and expert pistol shot's bars to Ensign H.C. Train, U.S. Navy, Ensign T.A. Barker, U.S. Navy, C. Morrison, Yeoman Third-class, G. Laurie, Gunner's Mate First-class; expert rifleman's bar to Ensign O.O. Hagen, U.S. Navy; and expert rifleman's medal to H.H. Fey, Seaman.

Summary Court Martial met at 9.20am and tried L.A. Jellison, Ordinary Seaman, and D.J. Sutherland, Private, adjourned at 9.35am to await further orders from the convening authority.

At 11.30am the Captain held mast and awarded the following punishments: J. Hook, First-class Fireman, returning from liberty drunk and unfit for duty, Deck Court; P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, 52½ hours over leave and drunk and unfit for duty, Deck Court; J.W. Ames, Ordinary Seaman, carelessness in performance of duty, 12 hours' extra duty.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

At 10.15am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received for Commissary Department the following stores: 162 pounds beef; 76 pounds pork loins; 25 pounds bologna; 45 pounds sausage.

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 12.45pm.

Received following stores for Commissary Department: 60 dozen eggs; 1 case catsup; 2 buckets apple butter; 2 buckets jam.

At 3.45pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port.

4pm to 8pm:

At 4.25pm finished swinging to flood tide.

8pm to midnight:

At 9.30pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 10.30pm.

At 11.15pm the U.S. Naval auxiliary U.S.S. "Nanshan" stood in and anchored.

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28 September 1913

At anchor in San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, California

Lat 37.794, Long -122.382

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 [1 in log-book] in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 5.05am began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 5.55am.

8am to meridian:

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

The U.S. Naval auxiliary U.S.S. "Nanshan" got under way at 9.00am and stood towards Northern end of bay.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees as follows: J.A. Besant, Second-class Fireman, F. Safar, Ordinary Seaman, W. Carter, Coal Passer, M.L. Rand, Seaman, P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman; R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter; M.S. Knapp, Private, F. Padua, Mess Attendant Third-class, and F.B. Williams, Coppersmith.

Sent liberty party ashore at 9.45am.

At 10.10am the S.S. "Tenyo Maru" stood in and moored to dock.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.40am, stern to starboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 12.10pm.

4pm to 8pm:

U.S.S. "Jupiter" stood in to Tiburon at 4.25pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.25pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 5.10pm.

Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hale, U.S. Navy, Ensign H.C. Train, U.S. Navy, and Ensign T.A. Parker, U.S. Navy, reported taking their physical examination.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.05pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 10.55pm.

F. Padua, Mess Attendant Third-class, returned aboard at 11.30pm, 15½ hours over leave.

F. Asaldo, Wardroom Steward, returned aboard at 11.30pm, 14 hours over leave.

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29 September 1913

At anchor in San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, California

Lat 37.794, Long -122.382

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 6.10am, stern to port, finished swinging at 6.30am.

Received the following stores for general mess: 54 pounds liver; 100 pounds pork loins; 25 pounds luncheon meats.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as follows: J.A. Besant, Second-class Fireman, F. Safar, Ordinary Seaman, W. Carter, Coal Passer, M.L. Rand, Seaman, P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman, R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, M.S. Knapp, Private, and F.B. Williams, Coppersmith.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as follows: N.G. Vaughn, Ordinary Seaman, smuggling intoxicating liquor on board, Deck Court; F. Padua, Mess Attendant Third-class, 15½ hours over leave, Deck Court; J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, 74 hours over leave and reporting on another station, Deck Court; O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, 122 hours over leave and reporting on another station, Deck Court.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 11.35am, stern to starboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 12.20pm.

Received 300 pounds of bread aboard for the Commissary Department.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 5.50pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 6.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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30 September 1913

At anchor in San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, California, [and to and at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California]

Lat 38.01, Long -122.40 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 12.05am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 12.40am.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 5.30am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 6.30am.

Liberty party returned, absentees as follows: N. Porter, First-class Fireman; W.B. Starks, Gunner's Mate Third-class; A. Cavanaugh, Ordinary Seaman; A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman; C.E. March, Baker Second-class.

Lighted fires under boilers numbers 1 and 3 at 4.15am, steam formed on same at 7.15am and 7.30am respectively.

8am to meridian:

The following named men returned from liberty ½ hour over time: A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman; C.E. March, Baker Second-class; N. Porter, First-class Fireman; A. Cavanaugh, Ordinary Seaman.

Received the following stores in Commissary Department: 130 pounds veal; 40 pounds hamburger.

I.F. Bennett, Ordinary Seaman, was transferred, with bag and hammock, to the receiving ship, San Francisco, California, for further detail to Cooking School, necessary transfer papers to follow by mail.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Got under way at 9.47am, on various courses, at various speeds, the Commanding Officer conning, assisted by the Navigator, and stood up the bay towards Mare Island.

Mustered at quarters at 10.00am, absentees as follows: J.A. Besant, Second-class Fireman, F. Safar, Ordinary Seaman, W. Carter, Coal Passer, M.L. Rand, Seaman, P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman, R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, M.S. Knapp, Private, F. Williams, Coppersmith, W.B. Starks, Gunner's Mate Third-class, M. Dunne, First-class Fireman, and C.A. Hearne, First-class Fireman.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

C.A. Hearne, First-class Fireman, was reported absent without leave from 8.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on various courses and various speeds.

At 12.30pm the Navy Yard tug U.S.S. "Active" came alongside with pilot and to assist in mooring this ship alongside seawall.

At 1.37pm moored alongside seawall at the Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

At 1.50pm secured main engines and let fires die out under [in in log-book] boilers numbers 2 and 3.

W.E. Richmond, Chief Yeoman, returned aboard from 30 days' leave of absence.

The following men were transferred this day from this ship, with bags, hammocks and necessary transfer papers, to the Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California: A.H. Weyand, Commissary Steward; H.P. Bradish, First-class Fireman; S. Edson, Sailmaker's Mate; H. Manske, Shipwright; J.L. Fields, Seaman; A. Allen, Chief Boatswain's Mate.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commandant of the Navy Yard at 2.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

Published findings and sentences of the Deck Courts in cases as follows: P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, to lose pay amounting to $22.00; E.G. Vaughn, Ordinary Seaman, to lose pay amounting to $10.45.

A 5-inch line was reported parted while mooring to seawall.

8pm to midnight:

F.B. Williams, Coppersmith, returned at 8.30pm, 60½ hours over over leave.

Approved: [signed] G.B. Bradshaw, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1913

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1 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am, absentees: W.E. Enterline, Blacksmith; and H.C. Gray, Private.

8am to meridian:

At 8.30am H.C. Gray, Private, returned from liberty 1 hour over leave.

At 9.00am the Captain held mast and awarded the following punishments: F. Asaldo, Wardroom Steward, 14 hours over leave, Deck Court; A. Cavanaugh, Ordinary Seaman, A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, C.E. March, Baker Second-class, ½ hour over leave, ½ hour's extra duty each; F.B. Williams, Coppersmith, 60½ hours over leave, Deck Court.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, absentees as follows: J.A. Besant, Second-class Fireman, F. Safar, Ordinary Seaman, W. Carter, Coal Passer, M.L. Rand, Seaman, P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman, R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, M.S. Knapp, Private, W.B. Starks, Gunner's Mate Third-class, M. Dunne, First-class Fireman, C.A. Hearne, First-class Fireman, and W.E. Enterline, Blacksmith.

Held fire and collision drills.

At 10.05am received ash lighter alongside.

Delivered to the General Storekeeper at Mare Island: one armature and one galley tub, which were received for transfer from U.S.S. "Annapolis".

Summary Court Martial met at 10.10am and tried V.O. Basham, Ordinary Seaman, for smuggling intoxicating liquor on board.

Summary Court Martial adjourned at 10.40am to await orders from the convening authority.

M.S. Knapp, Private, returned from liberty 170½ hours over time at 10.30am.

Published Deck Courts in the cases of: F. Padua, Mess Attendant Third-class, to lose pay amounting to $4.06; J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, to lose pay amounting to $22.00; O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, to lose pay amounting to $16.12.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Received 153 pounds of beef for the Commissary Department.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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2 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 2 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, absentee: J. Brennan, Coal Passer.

W.E. Enterline, Blacksmith, returned from liberty 24½ hours over time.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees: J.A. Besant, Second-class Fireman, F. Safar, Ordinary Seaman, W. Carter, Coal Passer, M.L. Rand, Seaman, P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman, R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, W.B. Starks, Gunner's Mate Third-class, M. Dunne, First-class Fireman, J. Brennan, Coal Passer, G. Reid, Chief Machinist's Mate, and G. Altenbaumer, Chief Machinist's Mate.

Held setting up drill, followed by infantry drill for deck divisions.

Received stores on board in Commissary Department as follows: 1057 pounds Irish potatoes; 481 pounds sweet potatoes; 223 pounds onions; 3 boxes of apples.

The following men were advanced in rating, to date from October 1, 1913: J.J. Moran, Gunner's Mate First-class to Chief Gunner's Mate; M.W. Greasley, Boatswain's Mate First-class to Chief Boatswain's Mate; O.H. Small, Quartermaster First-class to Chief Quartermaster; R. Duggan, Seaman to Coxswain; O.O. Sonnischen, J.L. Hiatt, A.A. Dale, W.P. Burmeister, H.L. Burleson, C.K. McClure, W.C. Dodds, all from Ordinary Seaman to Seaman; R. Washburn, Machinist's Mate Second-class to Machinist's Mate First-class; E.C. Lechner, Yeoman Second-class to Yeoman First-class, A.J. Letty, Yeoman Third-class to Yeoman Second-class.

Shifted ship aft about 30 feet at 11.00am.

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

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

A.A. Lee, Hospital Steward, left the ship on 9 days' leave and 2 days' travel time.

U.S.S. "Glacier" shifted berth at 1.00pm.

At 3.00pm U.S.S. "Pittsburgh" stood in and moored alongside the seawall directly ahead of this ship.

The following men were declared deserters from this ship and the United States Naval Service: J.A. Besant, Second-class Fireman; and F. Safar, Ordinary Seaman.

4pm to 8pm:

Received stores on board in Commissary Department as follows: 180 pounds butter; 45 dozen eggs; and 100 pounds fish.

W. Smith, First-class Fireman, left the ship on 10 days' leave and 1 day's travel time.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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3 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Received 188 pounds of fresh bread on board in Commissary Department.

D.H. Frew, Ordinary Seaman, left the ship on 10 days' leave and 2 days' travel time.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

The Captain held mast at 9.00am and awarded Deck Court to M.S. Knapp, Private, for 170½ hours over leave.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, absentees as follows: W. Carter, Coal Passer, M.L. Rand, Seaman, P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman, R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, W.B. Starks, Gunner's Mate Third-class, M. Dunne, First-class Fireman, C.A. Hearne, First-class Fireman, J. Brennan, Coal Passer, G. Reid, Chief Machinist's Mate, and G. Altenbaumer, Chief Machinist's Mate.

All deck divisions held infantry drill.

Let fires die out under [in in log-book] auxiliary boiler and connected up to portable boiler on the dock.

Secured dynamo plant and connected to yard circuit.

Telephone installed on board by yard force.

The Captain made official calls upon the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Pittsburgh", U.S.S. "Jupiter" and U.S.S. "Glacier".

Magazines and flood cocks tested and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Piped down aired bedding and scrubbed and washed clothes at 1.00pm.

Published Deck Courts in the following cases: F. Asaldo, Wardroom Steward, 14 hours over leave, lose pay $3.92; F.B. Williams, Coppersmith; 60½ hours over leave, lose pay $36.89; J. Hook, First-class Fireman, lose pay $5.11; M.S. Knapp, Private, lose pay $10.00.

Received stores for the Commissary Department as per list [below].

The Captain of U.S.S. "Pittsburgh" returned the Captain's call.

4pm to 8pm:

At 9.50pm G. Altenbaumer, Chief Machinist's Mate, and G. Reid, Chief Machinist's Mate, returned from liberty 36 hours over leave.

J. Brennan, Coal Passer, was returned from liberty, 35½ hours over leave, on a stretcher by a detail of 4 men and 2 petty officers at 7.55pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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The following commissary stores were received on board from the General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California: 8 cases apricots; 5 cases bacon; 5 cases beans, lima, tinned; 5 cases beans, string; 10 cases beef, corned; 7 cases butter; 10 cases corn; 7 barrels ham, smoked; 6 cases lard; 15 cases milk; 8 cases peaches; 8 cases pears; 10 cases peas; 1 case pepper; 2 kegs pickles; 8 cases prunes; 5 sacks rice; 5 cases salmon; 1 barrel syrup; 1 case oats, rolled; 10 cases tomatoes; 1 barrel vinegar; 2 cases baking powder; 1 case baking soda; 3 barrels sauerkraut; 3 pails apple butter; 7 pails jam; 4 cases chipped beef; 8 cases Vienna sausage; 4 cases catsup; 8 cases canteen stores.

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4 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Received the following stores for the Commissary Department: 50 pounds hamburger; 100 pounds beef; 25 pounds bologna.

8am to meridian:

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Received 200 loaves of bread for the general mess.

At 9.10am the United States torpedo boat U.S.S. "Farragut" stood in and moored to buoy in stream.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, followed by inspection of crew and ship by the Commanding Officer.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and assigned punishments as follows: G. Reid, Chief Machinist's Mate, 30 hours over leave, Deck Court; G. Altenbaumer, Chief Machinist's Mate, 36 hours over leave, Deck Court; J.V. Morrissey, Ordinary Seaman, indifferent at drill, 6 hours' extra duty.

Paid the crew their monthly money at 11.10am.

Absentees as follows: R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, W.B. Starks, Gunner's Mate Third-class, M. Dunne, First-class Fireman, and C.A. Hearne, First-class Fireman.

The following men left the ship at 11.50am on leave: O.F. Cuvreau, Painter Third-class, 10 days' leave, 1 day's travel time; N.W. Adkins, Electrician Second-class, 10 days' leave, 1 day's travel time; R.E. Coover, Ordinary Seaman, 5 days' leave; W.G. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, 2 days' leave; B.R. Stuart, Machinist's Mate Second-class, 10 days' leave, 5 days' travel time; W.B. Ekard, Ordinary Seaman, 5 days' leave; C.P. Bostick, Ordinary Seaman, 5 days' leave; L. Foust, Coxswain, 5 days' leave; E.J. Connell, 5 days' leave.

The following men were this day declared deserters from this ship and the United States Naval Service: W. Carter, Coal Passer; M.L. Rand, Seaman; P. Redmond, Second-class Fireman.

Meridian to 4pm:

The United States torpedo boat U.S.S. "Farragut" unmoored from buoy and stood out at 1.15pm.

The following men went on leave: R. Bradley, Private, 3 days' leave; O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman, 5 days' leave.

Published the sentences of Deck Courts in the following cases: G. Altenbaumer, Chief Machinist's Mate, to lose pay amounting to $25.75; G. Reid, Chief Machinist's Mate, to lose pay amounting to $25.75.

Received 70 pounds bananas for general mess.

4pm to 8pm:

Received 1000 pounds of ice for general mess.

At 5.45pm M. Dunne, First-class Fireman, returned aboard 105¾ hours over leave.

R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, returned about 250 hours over leave.

C.A. Hearne, First-class Fireman, returned aboard at 7.30pm, having been absent without leave 107½ hours.

8pm to midnight:

At 11.10pm W.B. Starks, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned aboard 111 hours over leave.

C.H. Copeland, Quartermaster Second-class, was reported missing from this ship at 9.00pm, absent without leave.

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5 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentee: C.H. Copeland, Quartermaster Second-class.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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6 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

H.O. Budd, Ordinary Seaman returned aboard at 8.00am, ½ hour over leave.

8am to meridian:

W.J. Dallas, Painter Third-class, and N.G. Vaughn, Ordinary Seaman, returned aboard at 8.30am, 1 hour over leave.

Received 150 pounds of beef for general mess.

W.C. Croxdale, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 1½ hours over leave.

Assistant Paymaster R.V. Bleecker, U.S. Navy, left the ship on one day's leave of absence.

At 9.00am the Commanding Officer held mast and awarded the following punishments: M. Dunne, First-class Fireman, 105¾ hours over leave, Deck Court; C.A. Hearne, First-class Fireman, 107½ hours absent without leave, Summary Court Martial; R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, 250 hours over leave, Summary Court Martial; W.B. Starks, Gunner's Mate Third-class, 111 hours over leave, Deck Court.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, absentees: C.H. Copeland, Quartermaster Second-class, E.S. Gray, Yeoman Second-class, A. Trent, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, and J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman.

A Board of Investigation, of which Commander M.M. Taylor is senior member, met on board this ship at 10.20am, adjourned at 10.40am.

Received 100 pounds of bread for the Commissary Department.

The following men left the ship on leave: W.V. Chalcraft, Private, 10 days' leave and 5 days' travel time; A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, 10 days' leave; R.A. Broyhill, Ordinary Seaman; J.W. Beall, Electrician Third-class, 10 days' leave; E.W. Swiney, First-class Fireman, 10 days' leave and 2 days' travel time.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.15pm transferred J. Brennan, Coal Passer, with bag and hammock, to Mare Island Naval Hospital for treatment.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

N. Porter, First-class Fireman, was this day discharged from this ship and the Naval Service with an ordinary discharge, by reason of special order from Bureau of Navigation [number] EMN62a, September 27, 1913.

8pm to midnight:

W.G. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, returned from 2 days' leave at 10.30pm.

At 11.00pm E.S. Gray, Yeoman Second-class, returned from liberty 15½ hours over leave.

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7 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am, B.I. Hathaway, Private, absent.

8am to meridian:

Received the following stores for the general mess: 100 pounds of bread; 94 pounds of pork loins; 40 pounds of frankfurters; 40 pounds of pork sausage.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and assigned punishment as follows: E.S. Gray, Yeoman Second-class, 15½ hours over leave, Deck Court.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by infantry drill.

Absentees as follows: C.H. Copeland, Quartermaster Second-class, A. Trent, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, [J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman], A.C. Ward, Seaman, H.H. Fey, Seaman, and B.I. Hathaway, Private.

R. Bradley, Private, returned from leave.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received an ash light alongside at 2.00pm.

Published the sentences of the Deck Courts in the following cases: E.S. Gray, Yeoman Second-class, to lose pay amounting to $15.40; M. Dunne, First-class Fireman, to lose pay amounting to $29.32; W.B. Starks, Gunner's Mate Second-class, to lose pay amounting to $25.66.

A.C. Ward, Seaman, returned aboard at 3.00pm, 27 hours over leave.

4pm to 8pm:

Received aboard for general mess: 93 pounds carrots; 252 pounds cabbage; 140 pounds oranges.

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

R.D. Cramer, Ordinary Seaman, left the ship on 10 days' leave and 5 days' travel time.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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8 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

Received 200 pounds of ice for general mess.

8am to meridian:

Received stores on board in Commissary Department as follows: 106 pounds roast beef; 50 pounds liver; 25 pounds luncheon meat.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees as follows: C.H. Copeland, Quartermaster Second-class, A. Trent, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, H.H. Fey, Seaman, and B.I. Hathaway, Private.

U.S.S. "Hopkins" stood out at 9.38am.

U.S.S. "Buffalo" cast off from U.S.S. "Prometheus" and entered dry dock number 1 at 9.40am.

Held setting up drill, followed by fire and collision drills.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned the following punishment: A.C. Ward, Seaman, 27 hours over leave, Deck Court.

Received on board in Commissary Department: 1000 pounds Irish potatoes; 500 pounds sweet potatoes; and 100 pounds bread.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.

Published Deck Court sentences in the cases of M.S. Knapp, Private, to lose pay amounting to $10.00; and A.C. Ward, Seaman, to lose pay amounting to $7.92.

4pm to 8pm:

Received on board in Commissary Department: 3 cases eggs; and 100 pounds rolls.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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9 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Received on board for Commissary Department: 153 pounds pork loins; and 100 pounds of fish.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by infantry drill.

Absentees: C.H. Copeland, Quartermaster Second-class, A. Trent, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, H.H. Fey, Seaman, B.I. Hathaway, Private, H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman.

L. Foust, Coxswain, returned from leave at 10.30am.

Received 80 pounds of bread for the general mess.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Summary Court Martial met at 2.04pm and tried R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, and C.A. Hearne, First-class Fireman, adjourned at 2.20pm to await orders from the convening authority.

At 2.00pm the Board of Investigation, of which Commander M.M. Taylor is senior member, met on board this ship, adjourned at 3.40pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

C.P. Bostick, Ordinary Seaman, R.E. Coover, Ordinary Seaman, and W.B. Ekard, Ordinary Seaman, returned from leave.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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10 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

E.J. Connell, Ordinary Seaman, returned from leave.

H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 42⅓ hours over leave at 7.20am.

8am to meridian:

Received 40 pounds sausage and 100 pounds bread for general mess.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.00am and assigned punishment as follows: H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman, 42⅓ hours over leave, Deck Court.

U.S.S. "Pittsburgh" unmoored from dock at 11.17am and stood down the channel.

Held quarters for muster at 11.20am, absentees: C.H. Copeland, Quartermaster Second-class, A. Trent, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, H.S. Fey, Seaman, B.I. Hathaway, Private, and J. Cliford, Seaman.

Magazines inspected and flood cocks tested, conditions normal.

Sent back 100 pounds of fish, belonging to general mess, that was found to be rotten.

Meridian to 4pm:

Published the finding and sentence of Deck Court in the case of H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman: to lose pay amounting to $6.20.

The U.S. Naval auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" unmoored from alongside U.S.S. "Glacier" and moored to dock at 2.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

R.A. Broyhill, Ordinary Seaman, returned from leave.

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11 October 1913

[Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California]

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Received for general mess: 111 pounds roast beef; 42 pounds beef hearts; 250 pounds bread.

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Received on board in Commissary Department: 250 pounds bread; and 35 pounds rolls.

Mustered at quarters at 10.00am, absentees: C.H. Copeland, Quartermaster Second-class, A. Trent, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, H.H. Fey, Seaman, B.I. Hathaway, Private, and J. Cliford, Seaman.

Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishment as follows: W.E. Richmond, Chief Yeoman, unauthorized absence from the ship, 10 days' restriction.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

G. Laurie, Gunner's Mate First-class, left the ship on 10 days' leave and 5 days' travel time.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received stores on board in Commissary Department as follows: 22 pounds cheese; 112 pounds roast veal; and 25 pounds bologna.

E.C. Middleton, Yeoman First-class, left the ship on 5 days' leave.

4pm to 8pm:

U.S.S. "Glacier" shoved off from the seawall at 4.25pm and stood out.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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12 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Inspected magazines, conditions normal, temperatures: maximum [in compartment] A-11-M 70° [Fahrenheit] - 68°; and minimum D-13-M 61° - 60°.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees: C.H. Copeland, Quartermaster Second-class, A. Trent, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, H.H. Fey, Seaman, B.I. Hathaway, Private, and J. Cliford, Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

J. Cliford, Seaman, returned aboard from liberty at 11.20pm, 64 hours over leave.

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13 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Received on board in Commissary Department: 100 pounds roast beef; 40 pounds frankfurters; and 100 pounds of fresh bread.

Made preparations for coaling, and began coaling from lighter on the starboard side at 8.55am.

Took on 114.1 tons during watch.

A.A. Lee, Hospital Steward, returned aboard from leave.

Draft before coaling: 11 feet forward; and 15 feet aft.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

At 10.55am U.S.S. "Justin" shifted berth to starboard of U.S.S. "Prometheus".

At 11.15am U.S.S. "Truxtun" went alongside seawall.

At 11.25am U.S.S. "Farragut" moored to buoy in stream.

At 12.00pm U.S.S. "Lawrence" moored alongside U.S.S. "Truxtun".

Meridian to 4pm:

Began coaling at 1.00pm.

Knocked off coaling at 2.30pm, having taken on board 55.9 tons, or a total of 170 tons.

The Commanding Officer of the Reserve Torpedo Boat Flotilla and the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Hopkins" made official calls on the Captain.

Received in Commissary Department: 52 pounds of liver.

Draft after coaling: 12 feet 11 inches forward; 15 feet 6 inches aft.

U.S.S. "Buffalo" came out of dock and went alongside seawall at 12.50pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 5.00pm.

W. Smith, First-class Fireman, returned aboard from leave at 5.30pm, 9½ hours over leave.

A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, returned aboard from leave.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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[Inserted note]

LIST OF ABSENTEES.

October 13, 1913.

Name	Rate	Division	Remarks
C.H. Copeland	Quartermaster Second-class	4	Absent without leave 9.00pm 4 October 1913
A. Trent	Boatswain's Mate Second-class	1	Over leave 7.30am 6 October 1913
H.A. Fletcher	Coal Passer	5	Over leave 7.30am 6 October 1913
P.M. Kavanaugh	Second-class Fireman	5	Over leave 7.30am 6 October 1913
J.L. Geuier	Second-class Fireman	5	Over leave 7.30am 6 October 1913
H.H. Fey	Seaman	1	Over leave noon 6 October 1913
B.I. Hathaway	Private	6	Over leave 7.30am 7 October 1913
C.F. Moffatt	Oiler	5	Over leave 7.30am 12 October 1913
W. Smith	First-class Fireman	5	Over leave 8.00am 12 October 1913

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14 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer held mast at 900am and assigned the following punishments: A. Cavanaugh, Ordinary Seaman, failing to salute Marine officer and disrespect to same, 1 day's solitary confinement on bread and water; J. Cliford, Seaman, 64 hours over leave, Deck Court; W. Smith, First-class Fireman, 9½ hours over leave from leave, Deck Court.

C.H. Copeland, Quartermaster Second-class, was this date declared a deserter from this vessel and the United States Navy.

By order of the Commanding Officer A. Cavanaugh, Ordinary Seaman, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for 1 day, in pursuance to punishment previously assigned.

Received 100 pounds of roast veal and 25 pounds luncheon meat aboard in Commissary Department.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Received 100 pounds bread and 9 sacks Irish potatoes aboard in Commissary Department.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commandant, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, on the Commander of the Reserve Torpedo Flotilla, and on the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Hopkins" and U.S.S. "Truxtun".

Meridian to 4pm:

The Commanding Officer reported the completion of his monthly physical test.

Mustered at quarters at 1.00pm, absentees: A. Trent, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, H.H. Fey, Seaman, B.I. Hathaway, Private, C.F. Moffatt, Oiler, and F.S. Purkey, Hospital Apprentice First-class.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.

Published sentences of Deck Courts in the cases of W. Smith, First-class Fireman, to lose pay amounting to $10.78; J. Cliford, Seaman, to lose pay amounting to $19.14.

Received stores aboard in Commissary Department as follows: 3 cases of eggs; 3 cases of butter; and 24 pounds cheese.

8pm to midnight:

F.S. Purkey, Hospital Apprentice First-class, returned on board at 11.20pm, 15¾ hours over leave.

N.W. Adkins, Electrician Second-class, returned from 10 days' leave.

Addendum [addenda in log-book]: C.F. Moffatt, Oiler, returned aboard at 12.15pm, 28¾ hours over leave.

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15 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.

D.H. Frew, Ordinary Seaman, returned from 10 days' leave.

O.F. Cuvreau, Painter Third-class, returned from 10 days' leave.

8am to meridian:

At 9.00am the Captain held mast and awarded the following punishments: W.G. Stewart, Coal Passer, leaving the ship without permission, Summary Court Martial; C.F. Moffatt, Oiler, 28¾ hours over leave, Deck Court; F.S. Purkey, Hospital Apprentice First-class, 15¾ hours over leave, Deck Court.

Ensign H.C. Train, U.S. Navy, left the ship on 30 days' leave of absence.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, followed by fire and collision drills, absentees: A. Trent, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, H.H. Fey, Seaman, and B.I. Hathaway, Private.

Received 100 pounds bread and 30 pounds rolls for the general mess.

Transferred 2000 3-pounder cartridges, index smokeless powder 538, to the Mare Island Naval Magazine.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

A. Cavanaugh, Ordinary Seaman, released from confinement, by order of Commanding Officer, and restored to duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

U.S.S. "South Dakota" stood in and moored to the quay wall at 1.51pm.

At 1.05pm delivered the specification of a Summary Court Martial in the case of W.G. Stewart, Coal Passer.

4pm to 8pm:

At 4.05pm the Captain left the ship to make an official call upon the Captain of U.S.S. "South Dakota".

Published Deck Courts in the cases of: F.S. Purkey, Hospital Apprentice First-class, for 15¾ hours over leave, to lose pay amounting to $2.20; C.F. Moffatt, Oiler, for 28¾ hours over leave, to lose pay amounting to $14.31.

The Captain returned from making an official call upon the Captain of U.S.S. "South Dakota" at 4.30pm.

J.W. Beall, Electrician Third-class, returned from 10 days' leave at 5.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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16 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

O.O. Sonnischen, Seaman, returned from 10 days' leave.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by infantry drill, absentees: A. Trent, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer, P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman, J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman, H.H. Fey, Seaman, and B.I. Hathaway, Private.

E.C. Middleton, Yeoman First-class, returned from 5 days' leave.

Received 167 pounds of roast beef for general mess.

M.J. Coady, Electrician Third-class, left the ship on 10 days' leave, with 2 days' travel time.

The following men were this day declared deserters from this ship and the United States Naval Service: A. Trent, Boatswain's Mate Second-class; H.A. Fletcher, Coal Passer; P.M. Kavanaugh, Second-class Fireman; J.L. Guier, Second-class Fireman; H.H. Fey, Seaman.

Received 110 loaves of bread for general mess.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

U.S.S. "Buffalo" unmoored from alongside dock at 12.02pm and stood down channel.

U.S.S. "Jupiter" came out of dry dock at 1.00pm and stood down channel.

Received 100 pounds of fish and 50 pounds hamburger for general mess.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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17 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

C.E. March, Baker Second-class, returned aboard at 9.00am, 1½ hours over leave.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] number 3 boiler at 9.30am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by infantry drill.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Tested flood cocks and all found in good condition.

The Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant E.C. Oak, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 11.30am, and adjourned at 11.33am, to await orders from the convening authority.

Received 100 pounds of bread and 35 pounds of rolls for general mess.

Meridian to 4pm:

U.S.S. "South Dakota" unmoored from alongside dock at 1.00pm and stood down the channel.

Received 40 pounds of pork sausage for general mess.

Lighted fires under boiler number 4 at 2.30pm.

Received 4 crates of sweet potatoes for general mess.

Cut out auxiliary boiler on dock at 3.30pm and cut in boiler number 3 for auxiliary purposes.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

Received 160 pounds of roast beef, 94 pounds pork loins and 25 pounds luncheon meat for general mess.

C. Weber, Boatswain's Mate Second-class, reported on board for duty from the receiving ship at San Francisco, California, with bag and hammock, transfer papers to follow by mail.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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18 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, [and to and at anchor off San Francisco, California]

Lat 37.93, Long -122.43 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Boilers numbers 3 and 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 7.20am E.W. Swiney, First-class Fireman, returned from 10 days' leave.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Made preparations for getting under way.

The Navy Yard tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" came alongside starboard side quarter at 8.40am, to assist in taking this vessel to San Francisco.

The Navy Yard pilot came aboard at 9.00am.

Unmoored from dock at 9.10am and stood down channel under various courses, at various speeds, for San Francisco to attend Portola celebration, in obedience to orders from Commandant, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, of October 4, 1913, in accordance with telegram from Secretary of the Navy, dated October 4, 1913.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 9 inches and aft 15 feet 2 inches.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, no absentees.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on various courses, standing down the channel for San Francisco, the Captain conning, aided by pilot (Captain Wheeler from Mare Island).

At 12.30pm sighted U.S.S. "Charleston", flying flag of Rear Admiral Reynolds, U.S. Navy, U.S.S. "St. Louis", U.S.S. "Pittsburgh", U.S.S. "South Dakota" and U.S.S. "Buffalo", anchored in double column off San Francisco docks.

At 1.05pm fired a 13-gun salute to Rear Admiral Reynolds, U.S. Navy.

At 1.08pm U.S.S. "Charleston" returned the salute with 7 guns.

At 1.28pm anchored in position 3^rd ship of 1^st column, 400 yards from U.S.S. "St. Louis", line of bearing North (true), in 10 fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms of chain on the starboard anchor.

Received 1128 pounds potatoes for the general mess.

The Captain made official calls upon Rear Admiral Reynolds, U.S. Navy, Commander-in-Chief of the Pacific Reserve Fleet, the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Charleston" and the Commanding Officer of the Training Station at Goat Island.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 9 inches and aft 15 feet 2 inches.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

The United States tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" cast off at 1.35pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

Secured main engine and let fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler number 3.

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

8pm to midnight:

At 8.45pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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19 October 1913

Anchored in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.794, Long -122.382 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

At 2.40am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Began swinging to flood tide at 7.50am, stern to starboard.

8am to meridian:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 8.30am.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

At 9.55am the Captain of U.S.S. "South Dakota" made an official call upon the Captain of this ship.

At 10.30am the torpedo boat destroyers U.S.S. "Whipple", U.S.S. "Perry" and U.S.S. "Paul Jones" stood in and anchored in column, 200 yards West of U.S.S. "Charleston".

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.50pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 3.10pm.

At 2.45pm the United States torpedo boat U.S.S. "Paul Jones" and U.S.S. "St. Louis" struck their sterns together while swinging to ebb tide.

At 3.05pm U.S.S. "Paul Jones" got under way and shifted anchorage.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

At 9.15pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 10.10pm.

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20 October 1913

Anchored in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.794, Long -122.382

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 4.05am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 5.25am.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Received for the Commissary Department: 50 pounds hamburger; and 40 pounds sausage.

Held quarters for muster and inspection at 9.30am, followed by setting up and division instruction drills, no absentees.

J.E. Lanterman, First-class Fireman, left the ship on 5 days' leave.

The Commanding Officer made an official call on U.S.S. "South Dakota" and U.S.S. "Pittsburgh".

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.20am, stern to port, finished swinging at 9.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received 2 sacks cabbage and 5 sacks bread for general mess.

J.P. Jones, Water Tender, left the ship on 5 days' leave.

B. Paulina [Paulin in log-book], Quartermaster Second-class, extended his enlistment for a period of one year, from November 15, 1915, until November 15, 1916.

Paymaster R.V. Bleecker, U.S. Navy, left the ship in pursuance to the [Navy] Department's orders dated October 2, 1913, to report to the Commandant, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, and to further report to the President of the Naval Examining Board at that station.

The Commanding Officer of the Training Station, Goat Island, California, called officially on the Commanding Officer at 11.30am.

Received 5 sacks of onions aboard for general mess.

In accordance with Bureau [of] Navigation's letter N6D of October 13, 1913, M.W. Greasley, Chief Boatswain's Mate, left on 30 days' leave.

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "Charleston" called officially on the Commanding Officer at 1.40pm.

The Commanding Officers of the Torpedo Boat Flotilla and the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Whipple", U.S.S. "Perry" and U.S.S. "Paul Jones" called officially on the Commanding Officer at 2.05pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 2.45pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 3.30pm.

The torpedo boats U.S.S. "Lawrence", U.S.S. "Farragut", U.S.S. "Goldsborough" and U.S.S. "Preble" stood in and anchored at 3.45pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 10.05pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 11.25pm.

Goat Island is also known as Yerba Buena Island.

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21 October 1913

Anchored in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.794, Long -122.382

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 [3 in log-book] in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 4.30am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 6.10am.

Liberty party returned at 8.00am.

Received 150 pounds of bread for general mess.

W.V. Chalcraft, Private, returned aboard from 15 days' leave.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: W.B. Starks, Gunner's Mate Third-class, M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, F.B. Williams, Coppersmith, and R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter.

Held divisional instruction drills.

The Captain of U.S.S. "St. Louis" made an official call upon the Commanding Officer of this ship.

Received 50 pounds beef hearts for the general mess.

At 8.55am U.S.S. "Pittsburgh" got under way and headed South, returned and anchored in former berth at 9.55am.

At 10.35am United States torpedo boat U.S.S. "Goldsborough" got under way and headed North.

W.J. Dallas, Painter Third-class, left the ship on 5 days' leave.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

The Captain of U.S.S. "Pittsburgh" made an official call upon the Captain of the ship.

At 2.34pm U.S.S. "Lawrence" got under way to shift berths, anchored at 2.43pm in line 200 yards South of U.S.S. "Hull".

The Captain made official calls upon the Commanding Officers of U.S.S. "Charleston", U.S.S. "Paul Jones", U.S.S. "Preble" and U.S.S. "Whipple".

At 2.57pm U.S.S. "Hull", U.S.S. "Perry" and U.S.S. "Goldsborough" got under way and shifted berths.

At 3.45pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

4pm to 8pm:

At 4.30pm sent liberty party ashore.

Received on board for the general mess: 3/2 [sic] boxes butter; 3 cases eggs, 1 case cheese; 2 cases cantaloupes.

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 5.25pm.

The United States torpedo boat U.S.S. "Farragut" stood in and anchored at 4.15pm.

8pm to midnight:

W.B. Starks, Gunner's Mate Third-class, returned from liberty 13 hours over time at 9.00pm.

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22 October 1913

Anchored in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.794, Long -122.382

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 6.05am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard.

Received 100 pounds bread and 35 pounds rolls for the general mess.

8am to meridian:

The liberty party returned at 8.00am.

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 8.40am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman, A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, J. Cliford, Seaman, C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman, C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, F.O. Cantrall, Coal Passer, W.V. Chalcraft, Private, D.J. Sutherland, Private, T.W. Tait, Private, and M.F. Keogh, Private.

Sent liberty party ashore at 9.45am.

Received 10 sacks of potatoes for the general mess.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.10am, stern to port.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 12.50pm.

Received 2 crates of apples for the general mess.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 4.30pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 6.10pm.

J.E. Lanterman, First-class Fireman, returned from 5 days' leave [sic, also mentioned as having returned on 25 October, which fits with him having left the ship on 5 days' leave on 20 October].

8pm to midnight:

Turned on both searchlights from 8.30pm to 11.00pm.

O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman, T.W. Tait, Private, and A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, returned aboard at 11.30pm, 15½ hours over leave.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.00pm.

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23 October 1913

Anchored in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.794, Long -122.382

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 [3 in log-book] in use for auxiliary purposes.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 1.20am.

4am to 8am:

M.F. Keogh, Private, returned aboard at 4.30am, 20½ hours over leave.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 6.45am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 8.00am.

Liberty party returned at 8.00am.

Received 100 pounds bread for general mess.

8am to meridian:

R.D. Cramer, Ordinary Seaman, returned from 15 days' leave.

At 9.00am A.J. Letty, Yeoman Second-class, returned from liberty 1 hour over time.

At 9.00am the Captain held mast and awarded the following punishments: L. Foust, Coxswain, neglect of duty, 6 hours' extra duty; M.F. Keogh, Private, 20½ hours over leave, Deck Court; O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman, 15½ hours over leave, Deck Court; T.W. Tait, Private, 15½ hours over leave, Deck Court; A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, 15½ hours over leave, Deck Court.

Received for the general mess: 1 box fish; 161 pounds beef; 25 pounds luncheon meat; and 52 pounds liver.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, absentees: J. Cliford, Seaman, C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, F.B. Beckman, Ordinary Seaman, C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman, J.U. Patterson, Water Tender, O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, F.O. Cantrall, Coal Passer, W.V. Chalcraft, Private, H.C. Gray, Private, D.J. Sutherland, Private, R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, and M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Fourth-class.

Held fire and collision drills.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.20pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 2.10pm.

Sent liberty party ashore at 3.30pm.

At 3.40pm U.S.S. "Charleston" fired a 21-gun salute, with the Spanish ensign at her fore truck.

4pm to 8pm:

At 6.30pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 7.35pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

W.V. Chalcraft, Private, returned aboard at 8.00pm, 36 hours over leave.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

D.J. Sutherland, Private, returned aboard at 8.30pm, 36½ hours over leave.

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24 October 1913

Anchored in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.794, Long -122.382

Commences and until 4am:

Began swinging to flood tide at 1.50am, stern to port, finished at 2.20am.

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, absentee: E.C. Lechner, Yeoman First-class.

At 8.00am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8am to meridian:

At 8.50am finished swinging to ebb tide.

Received 100 pounds bread for the general mess.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, absentees: E.C. Lechner, Yeoman First-class, J. Cliford, Seaman, C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, F.B. Beckman, Ordinary Seaman, C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman, M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, J.U. Patterson, Water Tender, O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, H.C. Gray, Private, and R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter.

Held divisional instruction.

Sent liberty party ashore at 10.25am.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Magazines and flood cocks inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.30pm began swinging to flood tide, stern to port.

C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 55¼ hours over time at 3.15pm.

At 3.15pm Walter S. Hosford, Private, reported on board for duty, with bag and hammock, from Mare Island.

4pm to 8pm:

The steam launch lost overboard her propeller while making a regular trip.

At 4.10pm finished swinging to flood tide.

Received for the general mess: 2 boxes oranges; 25 pounds luncheon meat; 109 pounds veal; 150 pounds beef.

J. Cliford, Seaman, returned aboard at 9.00pm, 61 hours over leave.

8pm to midnight:

At 8.05pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard, finished at 8.45pm.

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25 October 1913

Anchored in San Francisco Bay, California

Lat 37.794, Long -122.382

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Began swinging to flood tide at 2.50am, stern to starboard, finished at 3.25am.

The coxswain of the motor dory lost overboard both running lights.

4am to 8am:

J.E. Lanterman, First-class Fireman, returned from 5 days' leave [sic, also mentioned as having returned 22 October].

J.P. Jones, Water Tender, returned from 5 days' leave.

Received 250 pounds bread for the general mess.

8am to meridian:

Liberty party returned at 8.00am.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 8.50am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 9.55am.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Held quarters for muster and inspection at 10.10am, absentees: R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, F.B. Beckman, Ordinary Seaman, M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, E.C. Lechner, Yeoman First-class, H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman, J.U. Patterson, Water Tender, O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, and H.C. Gray, Private.

Marched all divisions aft and published the finding and sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of W.G. Stewart, Coal Passer: sentence, to lose pay amounting to $27.43.

U.S.S. "Buffalo" shifted berth at 11.15am.

Sent liberty party ashore at 11.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Published findings and sentences of Deck Courts in the following cases: T.W. Tait, Private, to lose pay amounting to $1.00; M.F. Keogh, Private, to lose pay amounting to $1.50; A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, to lose pay amounting to $4.83; O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman, to lose pay amounting to $1.39.

B.R. Stuart, Machinist's Mate Second-class, returned from leave.

Received 1134 pounds of potatoes aboard for the general mess.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 3.20pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 4.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Received 3 cases of eggs aboard for general mess.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 8.45pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 10.00pm.

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26 October 1913

Anchored in San Francisco Bay, California, [to and moored at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California]

Lat 37.85, Long -122.40 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

E.C. Lechner, Yeoman First-class, returned aboard at 1.00am, 62½ hours over leave.

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, returned aboard at 1.00am, 113 hours over leave.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 3.35am, stern to port.

Lighted fires under boiler number 3 at 4.00am.

4am to 8am:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 4.15am.

J.U. Patterson, Water Tender, returned aboard at 5.00am, 69 hours over leave.

Steam formed on boiler number 3 at 8.20am, and connected in at 9.10am.

8am to meridian:

Liberty party returned at 8.30am.

W.J. Dallas, Painter Third-class, and G. Laurie, Gunner's Mate First-class, returned from leave.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, F.B. Beckman, Ordinary Seaman, M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman, H.C. Gray, Private, A.J. Letty, Yeoman Second-class, and W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commander-in-Chief, Pacific Fleet, at 9.45am.

Made preparations for getting under way.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 9.45am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 10.20am.

The following men returned aboard at 10.30am: C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, 98½ hours over leave; F.B. Beckman, Ordinary Seaman, 74½ hours over leave; R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, 122½ hours absent without leave.

The Navy Yard tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" came alongside starboard quarter at 11.10am, to assist this ship in going to the Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet 7 inches, aft 15 feet.

Got under way at 11.32am, stood out on various courses, at various speeds, the Commanding Officer conning, standing up the bay towards Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, in compliance with [Navy] Department's order stated in 8am to meridian watch of October 18, 1913.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on various courses, at various speeds, to Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

4pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on various courses, at various speeds, to Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

At 4.12pm moored to dock at Navy Yard, with bow and stern lines, bow and stern springs, and bow and stern breasts.

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

A.J. Letty, Yeoman Second-class, and W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender, returned aboard at 11.00pm, 14½ hours over leave.

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27 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

Received 200 pounds of ice for general mess.

8am to meridian:

Received for the Commissary Department: 112 pounds roast beef; 5 cases bacon; 5 cases string beans; 10 cases corn; 6 cases lard; 10 cases peas; 10 cases tomatoes.

Assistant Paymaster R.V. Bleecker, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty from duty at Mare Island Navy Yard, in connection with examination for promotion.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, absentees: M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Fourth-class; H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman, and H.C. Gray, Private.

At 11.00am the Captain held mast and awarded following punishments: H.C. Whipple, Ordinary Seaman, shirking duty, 10 hours' extra duty; E.C. Lechner, Yeoman First-class, 62½ hours over leave, Deck Court; O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, 113 hours over leave, Summary Court Martial; R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, 122½ hours absent without leave, Summary Court Martial; F.B. Beckman, 74 hours over leave, Deck Court; C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, 98½ hours over leave, Deck Court; J.U. Patterson, Water Tender, 69 hours over leave, Deck Court; A.J. Letty, Yeoman Second-class, 14½ hours over leave, 14 hours' extra duty; W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender, 14½ hours over leave, Deck Court; J.R. Ray, Private, interfering with the duties of a non-commissioned officer, 1 day's solitary confinement on bread and water; O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman, deliberately putting himself out of uniform, 6 hours' extra duty.

At 11.30am U.S.S. "South Dakota" stood up the harbor, and moored to the quay wall at 11.50am.

The Captain made an official call upon the Commandant of the yard.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

A.E. Eagan, First-class Fireman, was transferred to the Naval Hospital, with bag and hammock, for treatment.

J.R. Ray, Private, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for one day at 11.15am, by order of the Captain.

Meridian to 4pm:

Published Deck Courts in the cases of: F.O Cantrall, Coal Passer, 40 hours over leave, to lose pay amounting to $7.26; D.J. Sutherland, Private, 36½ hours over leave, to lose pay amounting to $10.00; W.V. Chalcraft, Private, 36½ hours over leave, to lose pay amounting to $4.50; C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, 55¼ hours over leave, to lose pay amounting to $12.54.

The Captain of U.S.S. "South Dakota" made an official call upon the Captain of this ship.

Received for the general mess: 87 pounds bananas; 73 pounds oranges; 17 pounds carrots; 73 pounds veal cutlets.

U.S.S. "Lawrence", U.S.S. "Farragut", [and] U.S.S. "Goldsborough" stood up the channel and moored to number 2 buoy at 3.55pm.

U.S.S. "Hull" stood up the channel and moored to the dock ahead of U.S.S. "Cleveland".

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

J. Jennette, Seaman, reported on board for duty, with bag and hammock, from U.S.S. "Cleveland".

R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, placed in single irons at 8.00pm, for safekeeping while awaiting a Summary Court Martial.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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28 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Received for the general mess: 40 pounds mutton; 83 pounds beef.

H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman, returned from liberty 162 hours over time at 7.00am.

8am to meridian:

Received 120 pounds bread for general mess.

M.J. Coady, Electrician Third-class, returned from 10 days' leave.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by infantry drill, absentees: M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, and H.C. Gray, Private.

The Commanding Officer held mast at 9.15am and assigned punishments as follows: F.B. Beckman, Ordinary Seaman, out of uniform, 2 hours' extra duty; M.S. Knapp, Private, interfering with Commanding Officer's servants, 1 day's [confinement on] bread and water; H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman, 162 hours over leave, Summary Court Martial; F.O. Heyder, Private, disrespect to Commanding Officer, 2 hours' extra duty.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

By order of the Commanding Officer, J.R. Ray, Private, was released from solitary confinement on bread and water, his term of confinement having expired, and M.S. Knapp, Private, was placed in solitary confinement, on bread and water, for one day.

Meridian to 4pm:

Published the findings and sentences of the Deck Courts in the following cases: W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender, to lose pay amounting to $20.40; F.B. Beckman, Ordinary Seaman, to lose pay amounting to $11.84; E.C. Lechner, Yeoman First-class, to lose pay amounting to $22.10; C.V. Clark, Ordinary Seaman, to lose pay amounting to $13.92; J.U. Patterson, Water Tender, to lose pay amounting to $21.45.

G.H. Timken, Master-at-Arms Second-class, returned aboard at 4.00pm, 3 hours over leave.

Received 20 pounds of roast beef for general mess.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

G.H. Fournier, Seaman, was transferred to U.S.S. "Cleveland", with bag and hammock, necessary transfer papers sent by mail.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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29 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Received 150 pounds of bread for the general mess.

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

C.W. Adams, Chief Master-at-Arms, returned from 11 days' leave.

Received 93 pounds pork loins and 25 pounds luncheon meat for general mess.

8am to meridian:

Received for the general mess: 2 cases apples.

The Captain held mast at 9.10am and awarded the following punishments: T.W. Quinn, Quartermaster Third-class, failing to take prophylactic treatment promptly upon his return aboard, Deck Court; T.W. Quinn, Quartermaster Third-class, leaving his station without being properly relieved, Deck Court; C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, failing to take prophylactic treatment, Deck Court; R. Bradley, Private, inattention to duty, 2 hours' extra duty.

Ensign J.D. Moore, U.S. Navy, was placed under suspension for 5 days by order of the Captain, for neglect of duty, not making required corrosion tests.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, absentees: M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, and H.C. Gray, Private.

Held fire and collision drills.

In accordance with Bureau [of] Navigation's letter N6D of October 24, S.A. Austin, Ship's Cook Second-class, was transferred to U.S.S. "South Dakota", with bag, hammock and all necessary transfer papers.

At 11.45am U.S.S. "South Dakota" unmoored from the quay wall and stood down the channel toward San Francisco.

Sent two Benét-Mercié [Benet-Mercier in log-book] automatic rifles to the Mare Island target range, where they were fired and found to work properly.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Summary Court Martial met at 1.25pm and tried H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman, R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, J. Cliford, Seaman, and O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, adjourned at 1.55pm.

Received 73 pounds pork chops for the general mess.

U.S.S. "Justin" unmoored from the quay wall at 12.30pm and went into dry dock.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Published Deck Courts in the cases of: C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, violation of ship's order in failing to take prophylactic treatment, to lose pay amounting to $5.00; T.W. Quinn, Quartermaster Third-class, violation of ship's order in failing to take promptly prophylactic treatment, to lose $5.00; T.W. Quinn, Quartermaster Third-class, absenting himself from station and duty without being regularly relieved, to lose pay amounting to $10.00.

A church party from Vallejo held divine service on board at 6.45pm.

8pm to midnight:

Held fire drill in the Navy Yard at 8.30pm, at building number 55.

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30 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Received 170 pounds bread for the general mess.

Liberty party returned.

Received for the general mess: 96 pounds beef; 50 pounds pork sausage.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by landing force, lightly equipped, absentees: M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, and H.C. Gray, Private.

The United States torpedo boat U.S.S. "Farragut" unmoored from buoy in stream and moored to seawall at 10.40am.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard: [in] Construction and Repair Department 1 man.

Meridian to 4pm:

Shut down ship's dynamo at 1.20pm, and connected up to yard circuit.

Received 9 sacks of potatoes for the general mess.

The Paymaster took aboard $4000 in paper, $900 in gold and $100 in silver.

Received 100 pounds fish for the general mess.

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard: [in] Engineering Department 2 boilermakers, 3 helpers; Construction and Repair Department 1 man.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.20pm.

At 4.30pm cut out boiler number 4, and cut in donkey boiler on dock for auxiliary purposes aboard this ship.

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard: [in] Engineering Department 2 boilermakers, 3 helpers; Construction and Repair Department 1 man.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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31 October 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

In accordance with Bureau [of] Navigation's letter N6D of August 8, 1913, I.A. Tilby, Oiler, left on 30 days' leave, with permission at expiration of leave to report to the Commandant, Navy Yard, Charleston, South Carolina, for a course of instruction at the machinist school at that station, transfer papers to follow by mail.

Received 60 pounds roast beef and 175 pounds bread for the general mess.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by heavy marching order drill, absentee: H.C. Gray, Private.

M.R. Ammerman, Ship's Cook Fourth-class, was this day declared a deserter from this ship and the United States Naval Service.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Flood cocks tested and found in good condition.

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard: [in] Engineering Department 2 boilermakers and 3 helpers; Construction and Repair Department 1 man.

By order of the Commanding Officer Ensign J.D. Moore, U.S. Navy, was released from suspension and restored to duty.

Meridian to 4pm:

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard: [in] Engineering Department 2 boilermakers and 3 helpers; Construction and Repair Department 1 man.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard: [in] Engineering Department 2 boilermakers and 3 helpers; Construction and Repair Department 1 man.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Approved: [signed] G.B. Bradshaw, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1913

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1 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Received for general mess: 50 pounds hamburger; 70 pounds pork chops; 105 pounds veal; and 25 pounds luncheon meat.

F. Condon, Seaman, returned aboard at 8.00am, ½ hour over leave.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, H.C. Gray, Private, absent.

The Executive Officer inspected the ship and crew.

The Executive Officer presented good conduct medals to G. Laurie, Gunner's Mate First-class, W.J. Dallas, Painter Third-class, and C.N.E. Fontaine, Quartermaster First-class, and read the Articles for the Government of the Navy to the crew.

Sent liberty party ashore at 11.00am.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

Received for the general mess: 275 pounds bread; and 35 pounds rolls.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

Received for the general mess: 30 dozen eggs; and 22 pounds cheese.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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2 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Portable boiler on quay wall in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

H.C. Gray, Private, was this day declared a deserter from this vessel and the United States Marine Corps.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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3 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Portable boiler on quay wall in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by infantry drill, no absentees.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Received 150 pounds bread for general mess.

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard [in] Engineering Department: 6 boilermakers and 6 helpers.

Received ash lighter alongside.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received 98 pounds beets, 121 pounds carrots and 74 pounds oranges for general mess.

Served out clean bags and hammocks at 4.00pm.

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard [in] Engineering Department: 6 boilermakers and 6 helpers.

4pm to 8pm:

Received 80 pounds mutton chops for general mess.

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard [in] Engineering Department: 6 boilermakers and 6 helpers.

8pm to midnight:

J. Hook, First-class Fireman, returned aboard at 10.20pm, having been absent without leave since 8.00pm.

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4 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Received 90 pounds pork loins and 150 pounds bread for general mess.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Published Summary Courts Martial in the cases of: J. Cliford, Seaman, 61 hours over leave, to lose pay amounting to $27.82; H. Dwyer, Ordinary Seaman, 162 hours over leave, to lose pay amounting to $24.15; O.J. Maupin, Coal Passer, 113 hours over leave, to lose pay amounting to $20.16; R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, 122½ hours absent without leave, to be discharged from the United States Naval Service with a bad conduct discharge.

Held divisional instructions.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received for the general mess: 50 pounds sausages; 90 dozen eggs; 23 pounds cheese.

At 1.00pm the Captain held mast and awarded [punishments as follows]: T. Edgell, Ordinary Seaman, for shirking, 10 hours' extra duty; J. Hook, First-class Fireman, for leaving the ship without permission, Summary Court Martial.

4pm to 8pm:

J. Cliford, Seaman, was this day transferred to the Mare Island Naval Hospital for treatment.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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5 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Received for the general mess: 90 pounds beef; 25 pounds luncheon meat; and 50 pounds hamburger.

The Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant E.C. Oak, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 8.58am, and adjourned at 9.05am to await further orders from the convening authority.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up drills on the dock, and fire and collision drills.

Paid the crew their monthly money.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Received 150 pounds bread for general mess.

Lieutenant E.C. Oak, U.S. Navy, left on 10 days' leave of absence.

Received 9 sacks potatoes and 2 sacks onions for general mess.

G.F. Miller, Corporal, left on 12 days' leave.

Meridian to 4pm:

J.P. Atkeisson, Ordinary Seaman, left on 3 days' leave.

A.W. Lindgren, First-class Fireman, left on 10 days' leave and 7 days' travel time.

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.

Received 138 pounds oranges and 43 pounds cabbage for general mess.

T.D. Turner, Private, reported aboard from the Marine barracks, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, with effects and necessary papers.

4pm to 8pm:

V.L. Brown, Oiler, reported aboard for duty from U.S.S. "Lawrence", with bag and hammock, necessary transfer papers to follow by mail.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board during the day [in] Engineering Department: 6 boilermakers, 6 helpers; 2 machinists and 2 helpers.

C.F. Moffatt [Moffat in log-book], Oiler, was transferred to U.S.S. "Lawrence", with bag and hammock, necessary transfer papers to follow by mail.

8pm to midnight:

C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, reported absent over leave at 8.30pm.

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6 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Received 95 pounds roast beef, 90 pounds round steak, 200 pounds ice, 2 boxes apples and 150 pounds bread for the general mess.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman, and G.A. Ramsdell, Coal Passer.

Deck divisions had infantry drill.

At 12.00pm G.A. Ramsdell, Coal Passer, returned from liberty 4½ hours over leave.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

Received one box of fish for the general mess.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

During the day the following yard workmen engaged on board: [in] Engineering Department 5 boilermakers and 5 helpers, 1 machinist and 1 helper, 1 boilermaker and 1 helper for 1½ hours; Construction and Repair Department 1 machinist and 1 helper.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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7 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Received 50 pounds hamburger for the general mess.

8am to meridian:

Received 150 pounds bread and 35 pounds rolls for the general mess.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman, C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, and T.W. Tait, Private.

Held landing force and infantry drills, lightly equipped.

Magazines and flood cocks tested and found normal.

J.P. Atkeisson, Ordinary Seaman, returned from 3 days' leave at 11.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

Yard workmen employed on board during day: 7 boilermakers, 6 helpers; 1 machinist and 1 helper.

8pm to midnight:

At 10.30pm T.W. Tait, Private, returned from liberty 15 hours over time.

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8 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

At 6.00am C.E. Lee, Oiler, returned from 10 days' leave.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

8am to meridian:

Received stores for general mess as follows: 160 pounds roast beef; 75 pounds pork chops; 95 pounds roast veal; 25 pounds luncheon meat; 187½ pounds bread; and 35 pies.

At 9.00am the Captain held mast and awarded the following punishments: G.A. Ramsdell, Coal Passer, 4½ hours over leave, 4 hours' extra duty; O.W. Marshall, Seaman, having another person's clothes in his possession without authority, Deck Court; J. Hook, First-class Fireman, leaving ship without permission, Summary Court Martial; T.W. Tait, Private, 15 hours over leave, Deck Court.

U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Justin" came out of dry dock at 10.15am and moored to quay wall.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, followed by inspection of the crew and ship by the Commanding Officer.

Marched all divisions aft and published the findings and sentence of the Summary Court Martial in the case of J. Hook, First-class Fireman: to lose pay amounting to $153.63.

Sent liberty party ashore at 10.45am.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

In accordance with Bureau [of] Navigation's telegram dated November 7, 1913, W.E. Richmond, Chief Yeoman, reported to the Commandant, Navy Yard, Mare Island, for instructions for taking examination for Paymaster's Clerk.

N.W. Adkins, Electrician Second-class, left on 10 days' leave.

Absentees: O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman, and C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman.

Meridian to 4pm:

Published the sentences of Deck Courts in the following cases: T.W. Tait, Private, to lose pay amounting to $3.50; O.W. Marshall, Seaman, to lose pay amounting to $5.00.

W.E. Richmond, Chief Yeoman, was this day discharged from the United States Naval Service with an honorable discharge, by authority of Bureau [of] Navigation's letter N6D of October 27, 1913.

4pm to 8pm:

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard [in] Engineering Department: 6 boilermakers, 6 helpers; 1 machinist, 1 helper.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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9 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

U.S.S. "Stewart" got under way at 7.25am and stood out.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman, and C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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10 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman, C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, and W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender.

Held infantry drill.

Received stores for the general mess as follows: 100 pounds beef; 45 pounds sausage; 150 pounds bread.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.03pm Summary Court Martial met to try J. Hook, First-class Fireman, for leaving the ship without permission from proper authority, adjourned at 1.11pm.

Received for the general mess: 90 dozen eggs; 70 pounds mutton; 90 pounds butter.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board as follows: 6 boilermakers, 5 helpers; 1 machinist and 1 helper in the Engineering Department.

8pm to midnight:

R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, and J. Hook, First-class Fireman, placed in single irons for safekeeping, by order of the Captain.

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11 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, W.G. Stewart, Coal Passer, absent.

8am to meridian:

Received for the general mess: 90 pounds pork loins.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by division instruction drill, absentees: C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman, W.G. Stewart, Coal Passer, and W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender.

W.G. Stewart, Coal Passer, returned aboard at 10.00am, 2½ hours over leave.

Received 150 pounds bread for general mess.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received 1060 pounds potatoes and 115 pounds sweet potatoes for general mess.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board: 9 boilermakers and 5 helpers; 1 machinist and 1 helper; 1 pipe coverer and 1 helper.

8pm to midnight:

At 10.00pm W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender, returned aboard 39 hours over leave.

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12 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

Received for general mess: 85 pounds roast beef; 25 pounds luncheon meat; and 45 pounds hamburger.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, and O.L. Anderson.

Began singling lines at 9.50am.

At 9.55am the United States tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" came alongside.

At 10.17am under way to shift berths.

At 10.47am moored to quay wall off the coal shed.

Received stores for the general mess: 85 pounds beef; 45 pounds hamburger; 25 pounds luncheon meat; 150 pounds bread.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.

Received 81 pounds oranges for the general mess.

Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hale, U.S. Navy, left the ship on 6 days' leave, with 3 days' travel time.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

The following Navy Yard workmen employed in the Engineering Department: 8 boilermaker, 5 helpers; 1 machinist and 1 helper.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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13 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Received for the general mess: 80 pounds beef steak; 90 pounds beef.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman, and C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman.

Exercised at setting up drill, followed by fire and collision drills.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received 90 pounds fish for general mess.

Passed Assistant Paymaster R.V. Bleecker, U.S. Navy, left the ship on 10 days' leave, with 7 days' travel time.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard [in] Engineering Department: 9 boilermakers, 5 helpers; 1 machinist and 1 helper.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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14 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

Received 50 pounds frankfurters for the general mess.

8am to meridian:

Received 148½ pounds bread and 32½ pounds rolls for the general mess.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by landing force drill, lightly equipped, absentees: C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, and O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Tested flood cocks and lifebuoys and found all in good condition.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

Navy Yard workmen employed on board [in] Engineering Department: 9 boilermakers, 5 helpers; 1 machinist and 1 helper.

The following men were received from the receiving ship, Mare Island, with bags and hammocks, necessary transfer papers to follow by mail: C.J. Wild, Ship's Cook First-class; W.J. West, Ship's Cook First-class.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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15 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

Received 150 pounds roast beef, 25 pounds hamburger, 86 pounds roast veal and 25 pounds luncheon meat for the general mess.

8am to meridian:

The Captain held mast at 9.30am and awarded the following punishments: W.B. Ekard, Ordinary Seaman, slow in performance of duty, 6 hours' extra duty; W.G. Cox, Ordinary Seaman, neglect of duty, 6 hours' extra duty; W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender, 39 hours over leave, Deck Court; W.S. Hosford, Private, smoking on berth deck, 6 hours' extra duty.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, followed by Commanding Officer's inspection of the ship and crew.

C.J. Belmont, Ordinary Seaman, was this day declared a deserter from this vessel and the United States Naval Service.

Absentee: O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Sent liberty party ashore at 11.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received for the general mess: 1060 pounds potatoes; 93 pounds oranges; 64 pounds bananas; and 90 dozen eggs.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

The following yard workmen employed on board during the day [in] Engineering Department: 10 boilermakers and 5 helpers; 1 machinist and 1 helper; and 1 sheet metal worker.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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16 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am.

O.L. Anderson, Ordinary Seaman, was this day declared a deserter from this vessel and the United States Naval Service.

Lieutenant E.C. Oak, U.S. Navy, returned from leave.

G.F. Miller, Corporal, returned from 12 days' leave.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

4pm to 8pm:

C.H. Copeland, Quartermaster Second-class, who was declared a deserter October 4, 1913, was returned at 7.10pm in civilian clothes by a detective.

A reward of $50.00 was paid to the detective for returning Copeland.

By order of the Commanding Officer C.H. Copeland, Quartermaster Second-class, was placed in single irons for safekeeping.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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17 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Rout[ine].

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Received 100 pounds roast beef and 45 pounds sausage and 141 pounds bread for the general mess.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by infantry drill, no absentees.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Published finding and sentence of Deck Court in the case of W.J. Bogoski, Water Tender: to lose pay amounting to $34.00.

Meridian to 4pm:

G.H. Timken, Master-at-Arms Second-class, left the ship on 7 days' leave.

Received 44 pounds frankfurters for general mess.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard: 10 boilermakers and 5 helpers; 4 machinists and 2 helpers.

Received general storekeeper's stores aboard as per list [below].

8pm to midnight:

T.W. Quinn, Quartermaster Third-class, returned aboard at 11.00pm, 5 hours over leave.

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[Inserted note]

November 17, 1913.

The following stores received aboard in the General Storekeeper's Department: 30 gallons varnish; 70 gallons paint, white; 217 gallons gasoline; 5 gallons Japan Drier; 30 gallons boot topping; 500 gallons engine oil; 45 gallons sperm oil; 20 gallons kerosene; 1600 pounds boiler compound; 559 pounds waste; 40 gallons cylinder oil; 40 gallons ice machine oil; 15 pounds graphite; 45 gallons turpentine; 10 gallons paint, slate color; 5 gallons paint, aluminum; 50 pounds calcium chloride; 10 pounds Albany grease; 6 dozen hacksaw blades; 1 set punches, sailmaker's; 1 set dies; sailmaker's; 500 feet cord, D.C. [double cotton?] silk.

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18 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

Received 93 pounds roast beef for the general mess.

Received ash lighter alongside.

8am to meridian:

The Captain held mast at 9.00am and awarded punishments as follows: W.G. Stewart, Coal Passer, 2½ hours over leave, 2½ hours' extra duty; J.V. Morrissey, Ordinary Seaman, smoking on berth deck, 6 hours' extra duty; O.F. Cuvreau, Painter Third-class, disobedience to orders, Deck Court; T.W. Quinn, Quartermaster Third-class, 5 hours over leave, Deck Court.

At 9.30am held quarters for muster, no absentees.

Held divisional instruction.

The following named men were advanced in rating from November 1, 1913: J.L. Hiatt, Seaman to Gunner's Mate Third-class; L.A. Gunerud, Seaman to Gunner's Mate Third-class.

At 9.40am U.S.S. "Cleveland" fired a 19-gun salute, with the United States ensign at the fore, in honor of the United States Secretary of Commerce and Labor.

Received for the general mess: 150 pounds bread; 50 pounds hamburgers.

At 11.00am N.W. Adkins, Electrician Second-class, returned from 10 days' leave.

In accordance with Bureau [of] Navigation's letter N6D of November 11, 1913, R. McGowan, Oiler, left the ship, with bag and hammock, on 15 days' leave, with permission to report at the expiration thereof at the receiving ship at New York for general detail.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 2.30pm S.S. "Paul Jones" stood in and moored to the quay wall.

4pm to 8pm:

In accordance with Commandant's instruction, dated November 18, 1913, C.H. Copeland, Quartermaster Second-class, was transferred to the receiving ship at Mare Island.

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard [in] Engineering Department: 10 boilermakers and 5 helpers from 8am to meridian; 9 boilermakers and 5 helpers from 12.30pm to 4.30pm; 2 machinists and 1 helper.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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19 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Received for the general mess: 25 pounds luncheon meat; 70 pounds mutton; 90 pounds pork loins.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up drill, no absentees.

Received 300 pounds of ice, 150 pounds bread, 95 pounds apples, 291 pounds onions, 245 pounds sweet potatoes and 1033 pounds potatoes.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Sent Marine detachment to Mare Island rifle range at 8.00am.

Meridian to 4pm:

M. Hatton, Private, reported aboard for duty, with necessary effects and transfer papers, from Marine barracks, Mare Island, California.

Received 6 cases eggs, 2 cases butter and 20 pounds cheese for general mess.

Received stores for general storekeeper as per list [below].

Sent liberty party ashore at 2.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard: 9 boilermakers, 5 helpers; 1 machinist and 1 helper.

Passed Assistant Surgeon G.D. Hale, U.S. Navy, returned from leave.

U.S.S. "Jupiter" stood in and moored alongside U.S.S. "Prometheus" at 5.00pm.

C.P. Miers, Machinist's Mate Second-class, reported aboard for duty from yard craft, with bag and hammock, necessary transfer papers to follow by mail.

B.R. Stuart, Machinist's Mate Second-class, was transferred to the receiving ship, with bag and hammock, necessary transfer papers to follow by mail.

8pm to midnight:

Ensign H.C. Train, U.S. Navy, returned from leave.

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[Inserted note]

November 19, 1913.

Received from the General Storekeeper, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, the following stores: 8 cases apples, evaporated; 16 cases apricots; 14 cases bacon; 20 cases beans, lima, tinned; 21 cases beans, string; 35 cases beef, corned; 10 cases biscuits; 5 cases butter; 10 cases cocoa; 17 cases coffee; 20 cases corn; 3 jugs extract, lemon; 3 cases vanilla; 18 cases lard; 5 cases lard substitute; 5 cases macaroni; 15 cases milk, evaporated; 15 cases peaches, tinned; 15 cases pears, tinned; 21 cases peas, tinned; 7 kegs pickles; 4 barrels pork; 8 cases prunes; 5 cases raisins; 5 sacks rice; 6 cases salmon; 3 barrels syrup, 25 sacks sugar; 5 crates tea; 19 cases tomatoes; 3 barrels vinegar; 8 cases oats, rolled; 26 cases Vienna sausage; 1 case soda, baking; 22 pails jam; 4 cases catsup, tinned; 2 cases starch, corn; 5 pails apple butter.

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20 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.103, Long -122.271

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

M.W. Greasley, Chief Boatswain's Mate, returned from 30 days' leave.

8am to meridian:

Received 75 pounds beef steak and 90 pounds beef roast for the general mess.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by setting up drill on the dock, fire and collision drills.

Made preparations for unmooring from the dock.

Sent Marine detachment to rifle range at Mare Island at 8.00am.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Unmoored from dock at 12.18pm, and with assistance of tug U.S.S. "Unadilla" stood down to dry dock number 1, pilot conning, Commanding Officer on the bridge.

Entered dry dock number 1 at 12.45pm.

Commenced scraping bottom at 2.25pm, finished at 3.30pm.

U.S.R.C. "[Hugh] McCullough" stood in and moored to quay wall at 12.30pm.

U.S.R.C. "Golden Gate" stood up stream at 3.35pm and moored to dock.

R.W. Skidmore, Plumber and Fitter, was discharged this date from this ship and the United States Naval Service, with a bad conduct discharge, by reason of a sentence of a Summary Court Martial.

J. Morris, Coxswain, was discharged this date from this ship and the United States Naval Service, with an honorable discharge, authority Bureau [of] Navigation's letter N6D, dated November 10, 1913.

Received 80 pounds fish for general mess.

G.H. Timken, Master-at-Arms Second-class, returned from leave.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

Yard workmen employed aboard: 7 boilermakers and 4 helpers; 1 machinist and 1 helper.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Addendum [addenda in log-book], meridian to 4pm:

The Hull Board inspected the ship's bottom and all sea valves; found ship's bottom in good condition, all zincs eaten away and need repairing.

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November 20, 1913.

An examination, this day, by the Hull Board, of the underwater portion of the ship, showed a moderately heavy growth of barnacles and seaweed extending over the entire bottom, but more extensive below the bilge keels.

Strainers of all sea valves nearly stopped up by barnacles.

Exterior paint good.

No evidence of corrosion.

Zincs around propellers, rudder and sea valves nearly gone.

Ship was painted with two coats of Norfolk anti-corrosive paint and one coat of Norfolk anti-fouling paint.

Waterline with two coats of boot topping.

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21 November 1913

In dry dock number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Turned to [at] 8.15am, wire-brushing and painting ship's bottom.

Received on board in the Commissary Department: 150 pounds bread; 35 pounds rolls; and 52 pounds liver.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Sent firing party of Marines to the rifle range.

Published sentence of Deck Court in the case of O.F. Cuvreau, Painter Third-class: to lose pay amounting to $22.00.

Received draft of men as per list [below] from the receiving ship, Mare Island, California, with necessary effects, transfer papers to follow by mail.

Meridian to 4pm:

Went ahead painting ship's bottom.

Published sentence of Deck Court in the case of T.W. Quinn, Quartermaster Third-class: to lose pay amounting to $8.00, loss of pay reduced to $5.00.

4pm to 8pm:

Received on board in Commissary Department: 76 pounds bananas; and 74 pounds cabbage.

T.W. Quinn, Quartermaster Third-class, was this day transferred to the receiving ship, Mare Island, California, for further transfer to the United States Naval Hospital, with necessary effects, transfer papers to follow by mail.

B.A. Paulina [Paulin in log-book], Quartermaster Second-class, was this day transferred to the receiving ship, Mare Island, California, with necessary effects, transfer papers to follow by mail, for a course of instruction in the Electrical School.

Navy Yard workmen on board [in Engineering Department]: 6 boilermakers, 5 helpers; 3 machinists, 2 helpers.

8pm to midnight:

A. Rifleman, Ordinary Seaman, was returned on board at 10.25pm by order of the Commander of the Guard, for returning drunk from liberty.

Addendum [addenda in log-book], 4pm to 8pm:

Navy Yard workmen employed on board [in] Construction and Repair Department: 4 riggers; 2 painters; 1 plumber and fitter and 1 helper; 1 shipwright and 1 helper.

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[Inserted note]

November 21, 1913.

The following named men were received this date from the receiving ship, Mare Island, California: J. Shaw, Chief Machinist's Mate; E.J. Sharp, Coxswain; T.L. Teeling, Seaman; C. Anderson, Seaman; R. Houser, Plumber and Fitter; G. Jackson, Oiler; R.B. Phillips, First-class Fireman; M.L. MacPherson [McPherson in log-book], First-class Fireman; D.C. Phillips, First-class Fireman; R.E. Hargis, Second-class Fireman; V.J. Farmer, Second-class Fireman; C.R. Atkins, Coal Passer; F.A. Norman, Coal Passer; C.J. Keefe, Coal Passer; E.S. Hester, Coal Passer; S.W. Alston, Coal Passer; J.W. McAdams, Quartermaster First-class; W.P. Rodman, Seaman; B.M. Prewett, Chief Electrician; L.E. Gray, Boiler Maker; D. Carey, Oiler; H.A. Anderson, First-class Fireman; C.J. Nobles, First-class Fireman; L.B. Frederick, First-class Fireman; R.A. Bolling, Second-class Fireman; J. Thompson, Second-class Fireman; C.H. Williams, Second-class Fireman; J. Quinn, Coal Passer; C. Mills, Coal Passer; F.G. Niems, Coal Passer; W.H. Deane [Dean in log-book], Coal Passer; W.D. Blaker, [Yeoman First-class]; G.W. Craft, [First-class Fireman].

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22 November 1913

In dry dock number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

A.W. Lindgren, First-class Fireman, returned on board from 10 days' leave and 7 days' travel time.

8am to meridian:

Received 150 pounds roast beef, 25 pounds hamburger, 111 pounds roast veal and 35 pounds luncheon meat, 200 pounds bread and 120 pounds rolls for the general mess.

Finished painting ship's bottom.

The Commanding Officer reported the completion of his monthly physical test.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Overhauled all magazine flood cocks.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received 94 pounds bread and 8 pounds rolls for general mess.

Sent liberty party ashore.

4pm to 8pm:

Navy Yard workmen aboard: 1 plumber and fitter and 1 helper, 1 pipefitter and 1 helper in Construction and Repair Department; 5 boilermakers and 4 helpers, 3 machinists and 4 helpers in Engineering Department.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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23 November 1913

In dry dock number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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24 November 1913

In dry dock number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Received 120 pounds roast beef and 70 pounds pork sausage for general mess.

Sent Marine detachment to rifle range at Mare Island, California, for target practice.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentee: M.L. MacPherson, First-class Fireman.

U.S.S. "South Dakota" stood up the channel at 10.15am, and entered dry dock number 2.

Received 198 pounds bread, 1955 pounds potatoes, 327 pounds onions and 376 pounds sweet potatoes for general mess.

A.A. Lee, Hospital Steward, left the ship on 5 days' leave and 1 day's travel time.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received 994 pounds potatoes, 226 pounds onions and 250 pounds sweet potatoes for general mess.

At 2.00pm U.S.R.C. "Golden Gate" stood in and moored to seawall.

Four Colt's automatic revolvers were reported lost from the armory.

Ensign J.D. Moore, U.S. Navy, was transferred to the Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, for treatment.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard: 1 boilermaker and 1 helper; 3 machinists and 3 helpers; 2 electricians and 1 helper.

Received 70 pounds cabbage for general mess.

F. Lyman, Commissary Steward, reported aboard for duty from U.S.S. "South Dakota", with bag and hammock, necessary papers to follow by mail.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "South Dakota".

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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25 November 1913

In dry dock number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.096, Long -122.266

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Received 70 pounds hamburger, 117 pounds pork loins, 200 pounds bread and 35 pounds luncheon meat for general mess.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentee: M.L. MacPherson, First-class Fireman.

Held setting up drill on the dock, followed by battery drill.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

The Captain called officially on the Commanding Officer of U.S.R.C. "[Hugh] McCullough".

Meridian to 4pm:

Mustered at quarters at 1.15pm, for the purpose of identifying man who pawned a Colt's automatic revolver.

He was identified as J.H. Huntley, First-class Fireman, and by order of the Captain he was placed in double irons for safekeeping, to await further investigation.

The following named men were this day transferred to the United States Naval Hospital, Mare Island, California, with necessary effects, transfer papers to follow by mail: R.A. Broyhill, Ordinary Seaman; and C.E. March, Baker Second-class.

4pm to 8pm:

Navy Yard workmen aboard in Engineering Department: 1 boilermaker and 1 helper; 3 machinists and 3 helpers; 2 electricians and 1 helper.

W.E. Enterline, Blacksmith, was this day transferred to the receiving ship, Mare Island, California, with necessary effects, transfer papers to follow by mail.

Received 6 cases eggs, 33 pounds cheese and 128 pounds butter for general mess.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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26 November 1913

In dry dock number 1, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, [and moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California]

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Received 300 pounds bread for the general mess.

The ship was searched for J.E. Lanterman, First-class Fireman, at 8.00am, and A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, at 9.30am, and they were found to be absent without leave.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees: M.L. MacPherson, First-class Fireman, J.E. Lanterman, First-class Fireman, and A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman.

Held setting up drill, followed by battery drill.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Commenced flooding the dock at 9.30am, and made preparations for undocking.

Tested all magazine flood cocks, found in good condition.

At 11.00am started out of dry dock, and at 11.30am moored alongside the seawall above the U.S. Navy auxiliary U.S.S. "Jupiter".

Received ammunition lighter alongside at 11.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received 160 pounds turkey and 35 pounds luncheon meat for general mess.

The following named men were received this day, with necessary effects, from the receiving ship, Mare Island, California, transfer papers to follow by mail: E.J.B. Coyne, Boatswain's Mate First-class; G.A. Browder, Master-at-Arms Second-class; W.W. Butler, Coxswain; W.G. Keller, Shipwright; S.E. Brown, Seaman; V.A. Davenport, Seaman; W.O.M. Kranz, Blacksmith.

Received ash lighter alongside at 1.00pm.

The following ammunition was received on board: 126 boxes 3-pounder, containing 1500 cartridges, steel, L. and F. [?], 3-pounder, smokeless powder diphenylamine [index] 1074 (Semple base fuses), and 500 cartridges, steel, L. and F. [?], 3-pounder, smokeless powder diphenylamine [index] 1074 (Semple tracer fuses mark II, lot 4).

Received 2 boxes apples, 71 pounds oranges, 75 pounds bananas, 55 quarts cranberries, 42 pounds lettuce and 70 pounds celery for general mess.

The ammunition lighter was taken away at 2.00pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Navy Yard workmen aboard in Engineer's Department: 2 machinists and 3 helpers; 2 electricians and 1 helper.

J.H. Huntley, First-class Fireman, was this day transferred to the receiving ship, Mare Island, California, under charge for General Court Martial, transfer papers to follow by mail.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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27 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Received for the general mess: 8 cakes and 42 pies.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received 100 pounds fish for the general mess.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

M.L. MacPherson, First-class Fireman, returned aboard from liberty at 9.50pm, 85⅓ hours over leave.

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28 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Received 120 pounds pork chops, 70 pounds pork sausage, 150 pounds bread for the general mess.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: J.E. Lanterman, First-class Fireman, and A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman.

Held infantry drill.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Flood cocks tested and found in good condition.

Published Deck Court in the case of R. Bradley, Private: sentenced to lose $2.50, for selling one pair of shoes, private property of himself.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received for the general mess: 3000 pounds flour; 1542 pounds hams; 896 pounds sauerkraut; 30 pounds beets; 106 pounds cabbage.

Held fire drill in the yard.

4pm to 8pm:

The following men reported, with bags and hammocks, for duty from the receiving ship at San Francisco, California: F.S. Scott, Baker Second-class; A. Lavallie, Second-class Fireman; J.F. Giblin, First-class Fireman; and J. Shepherd, Bugler.

R.B. Phillips, First-class Fireman, was transferred to the receiving ship, Mare Island, California, by order of the Commandant.

8pm to midnight:

Assistant Paymaster R.V. Bleecker, U.S. Navy, returned from 10 days' leave and 5 days' travel time.

Approved: [signed] G.B. Bradshaw, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOG BOOK – NOVEMBER 29^th 1913 TO JULY 30^th 1914

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[Front cover]

LOG BOOK

of the

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

From November 29, 1913

To July 30, 1914

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LOG BOOK

of the

U.S.S. "Yorktown"

Third Rate,

Commanded By

George B. Bradshaw, Commander, U.S. Navy,

Attached to [left blank] Division,

[left blank] Squadron,

United States Pacific Fleet,

Commencing November 29, 1913,

at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California,

and ending July 30, 1914,

at Navy Yard, Mare Island, California.

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List of Officers

Name	Rank	Date of Reporting For Duty	Detachment or Transfer
			Date	Particulars
George B. Bradshaw	Commander	April 1, 1913
Edson C. Oak	Lieutenant	July 31, 1913	July 21, 1914	Bureau [of] Navigation letter 4827-45, N-31-C, of 27 June 1914
Gordon D. Hale	Passed Assistant Surgeon	April 1, 1913
Russel V. Bleecker	Assistant Paymaster	April 1, 1913	December 17, 1913	Bureau [of] Navigation telegram of December 16, 1913
James D. Moore	Ensign	April 1, 1913	December 1, 1913	Bureau [of] Navigation telegram of November 29, 1913
Harold C. Train	Ensign	April 1, 1913
Timothy A. Parker	Ensign	April 1, 1913	July 17, 1914	Bureau [of] Navigation letter 7592-8, N-31/W
Ole O. Hagen	Ensign	April 1, 1913
Charles R. Sies	Paymaster's Clerk	April 1, 1913	January 2, 1914	Bureau [of] Navigation telegrams of December 1, 12 and 16, 1913
Stephan B. Robinson	Ensign	December 3, 1913
Archibald H. Douglas	Lieutenant (Junior Grade)	December 23, 1913	February 17, 1914	Bureau [of] Navigation letter 7038-40 of 12 December 1913
Stanley M. Mathes	Assistant Paymaster	December 31, 1913
Frank Lewis	Paymaster's Clerk	February 17, 1914
Ross S. Culp	Lieutenant	July 15, 1914
Robert E.P. Elmer	Ensign	July 23, 1914

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] R.S. Culp, Navigator, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy.

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Allowed Complement of Petty Officers, Seamen, Ordinary Seamen, Apprentice Seamen, and Marines on board of the U.S.S. "Yorktown" at end of period covered by this log-book, July 30, 1914.

Number Allowed	Rates	Number On Board
	Seaman Branch
1	Chief Master at Arms	1
1	Master at Arms, first class	0
0	Master at Arms, second class	2
1	Master at Arms, third class	0
1	Chief Boatswain's Mate	0
2	Boatswain's Mates, first class	3
2	Boatswain's Mates, second class	2
6	Coxswains	6
1	Chief Gunner's Mate	1
1	Gunner's Mates, first class	1
1	Gunner's Mates, second class	0
2	Gunner's Mates, third class	3
0	Chief Turret Captains	0
1	Chief Quartermaster (Navigating)	1
0	Chief Quartermaster (Signals)	0
2	Quartermaster, first class	1
1	Quartermaster, second class	0
1	Quartermaster, third class	2
20	Seamen	24
24	Ordinary Seamen	12
[68]	Total	59

	Artificer Branch
1	Chief Electrician	1
1	Electrician, first class	1
1	Electrician, second class	1
2	Electrician, third class	1
0	Chief Electrician (Wireless)	0
1	Electrician, first class (Wireless)	1
1	Electrician, second class (Wireless)	2
1	Electrician, third class (Wireless)	0
1	Chief Carpenter's Mate	1
0	Chief Carpenter's Mate, first class	0
0	Chief Carpenter's Mate, second class	0
0	Chief Carpenter's Mate, third class	0
1	Shipwrights	1
0	Shipfitters, first class	1
1	Shipfitters, second class	1
0	Blacksmiths	0
1	Plumbers and Fitters	1
1	Sailmaker's Mates	1
0	Painters	0
0	Painters, first class	0
1	Painters, second class	0
0	Painters, third class	2
[14]	Total	15

	Artificer Branch – Engine-Room Force
3	Chief Machinist's Mates	3
3	Machinist's Mates, first class	4
2	Machinist's Mates, second class	2
0	Chief Water Tenders	0
3	Water Tenders	3
1	Boiler Maker	1
1	Blacksmiths	1
1	Coppersmiths	1
4	Oilers	5
10	Firemen, first class	14
10	Firemen, second class	9
17	Coal Passers	6
[55]	Total	49

	Special Branch
0	Chief Yeoman, Commanding Officer	1
1	Chief Yeoman, General Storekeeper's Department	0
1	Chief Yeoman, Paymaster's Department	0
1	Yeoman, first class, Executive Officer	1
1	Yeoman, first class, Engineer Department	1
1	Yeoman, second class, Commanding Officer	0
0	Yeoman, second class, Paymaster's Department	1
1	Yeoman, second class, Ship's Store	1
1	Yeoman, third class, Navigator	1
1	Hospital Steward	1
1	Hospital Apprentices, first class	0
1	Buglers	1
[10]	Total	8

	Commissary Branch
1	Commissary Steward	1
0	Ship's Cooks, first class	2
1	Ship's Cooks, second class	0
1	Ship's Cooks, third class	0
1	Ship's Cooks, fourth class	1
1	Bakers, second class	1
[5]	Total	5

	Messmen Branch
1	Cabin Steward	1
1	Cabin Cook	1
1	Mess Attendant	1
1	Wardroom Steward	1
1	Wardroom Cook	0
5	Mess Attendants	5
1	Mess Attendants (Laundry)	1
0	Warrant Officer's Cook	1
[11]	Total	11

	Marine Guard
1	First Sergeants	1
1	Sergeants	1
2	Corporals	1
16	Privates	14
[20]	Total	17

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] R.S. Culp, Navigator, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy.

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Armament

Of the U.S.S. "Yorktown", 3^rd Rate.

Main Battery

Guns					Remarks	Ship and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Length in Calibers	Mark and Modifications	Mark of Breech Mechanism		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
291	5-inch	40	III-2	III-2		104	B	III-2
199	5-inch	40	III-2	III-2		532	B	III-2
287	5-inch	40	III-2	III-2		485	B	III-2
289	5-inch	40	III-2	III-2		75	B	III-2
290	5-inch	40	III-2	III-2		133	B	III-2
292	5-inch	40	III-2	III-2		117	B	III-2

Secondary Battery

Guns			Remarks	Ship, Boat and Field Mounts			Remarks
Number	Caliber	Mark and Modifications		Number	Type	Mark and Modifications
295	3-pounder	X		223	Rail	II
296	3-pounder	X		222	Rail	II
297	3-pounder	X		227	Rail	II
298	3-pounder	X		226	Rail	II
191	1-pounder	V		44	Rail	-
192	1-pounder	V		40	Rail	-
415	3-pounder field gun	I-1		149	Field gun	II-1

Small Arms

Number	Kind	Caliber	Type	Model	Remarks
90	Springfield	.30	Rifle	1906
33	Colt	.45	Pistol	1912
5	Krag-Jørgensen	.30	Rifle	1898
2	Benét-Mercié	.30	Automatic	1912

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] R.S. Culp, Navigator, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy.

Tables of Deviation of the standard compass Number 24232 on board the U.S.S. "Yorktown".

Date	April 4, 1913	April 15, 1913	Various	July 31, 1913	September 24, 1913	Various, 1914
Place of Observation	San Francisco Bay	At sea	Corinto, Nicaragua	Corinto, Nicaragua	At sea	At sea
Latitude	37°56' N	Various	12°27' N	12°27' N	Various	Remains unchanged
Longitude	122°37' W	Various	87°12'31" W	87°12'31" W	Various
Chart Variation		Various	5°32' E	5°32' E	Various
Ship's Head by Compass	Deviation	Deviation	Deviation	Deviation	Deviation	Deviation
0°				+3°00'
15°				+3°15'
30°				+3°30'
45°				+3°50'
60°				+4°35'
75°				+4°30'
90°				+4°20'
105°				+4°00'
120°				+3°30'
135°				+2°30'
150°				+0°50'
165°				+0°50'
180°				-1°30'
195°				-2°00'
210°				-2°15'
225°				-2°30'
240°				-3°00'
255°				-2°15'
270°				-1°35'
285°				-0°30'
300°				+0°30'
315°				+1°30'
330°				+2°20'
345°				+2°45'

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

Instrument	Maker	Number	Location	Date of Last Comparison	Compared With	Error
Mercurial Barometer	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	3404	Navigator's stateroom	April 1, 1913	Standard barometer at observatory, Mare Island, California	Zero
Aneroid Barometer	Holosteric [Holstric in log-book] Barometer Company, Germany	B.S. 120	Under poop deck, aft, amidships	April 1, 1913	Standard barometer at observatory, Mare Island, California	Zero
Thermometer (Dry Bulb)	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	1958	Under bridge, aft of chart house
Thermometer (Wet and Dry Bulb) (Psychrometer)	Henry J. Green, Brooklyn, New York	5288	Under bridge, aft of chart house

Examined and found to be correct, [signed by] R.S. Culp, Navigator, Lieutenant, U.S. Navy.

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29 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Received for general mess: 90 pounds beef stew; 122 pounds roast veal; 35 pounds luncheon meat; 237 pounds bread; 37 pounds rolls; 42 pies.

The Commanding Officer held mast and assigned punishments as follows: G.R. Darby, Seaman, out of uniform at quarters, 2 hours' extra duty; M.L. MacPherson, First-class Fireman, 86⅓ hours over leave, Summary Court Martial.

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees: J.E. Lanterman, First-class Fireman, and A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman.

The Commanding Officer inspected the crew and ship.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received 100 pounds roast beef and 120 pounds steak for general mess.

At 1.45pm U.S.S. "Iris" stood in and moored alongside the quay wall, just ahead of this ship.

H. Stauffer, First-class Fireman, was this day received from the receiving ship, Mare Island, California, with necessary effects, transfer papers to follow by mail.

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard: 3 machinists and 3 helpers; 7 electricians and 6 helpers, in Engineering Department.

4pm to 8pm:

The submarines U.S.S. "H-1" and U.S.S. "H-2" stood in and moored alongside U.S.S. "Iris".

Navy Yard workmen employed aboard: 3 machinists and 3 helpers; 6 electricians and 5 helpers, in Engineering Department.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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30 November 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Mustered at quarters at 9.30am, absentees: J.E. Lanterman, First-class Fireman, and A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Approved: [signed] G.B. Bradshaw, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.

LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1913

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1 December 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Received 60 pounds beef stew and 175 pounds bread for general mess.

The submarines U.S.S. "H-1" and U.S.S. "H-2" were put in commission at 10.00am.

J.F. Giblin, First-class Fireman, returned aboard at 9.30am, 2 hours over leave.

U.S.S. "Denver" stood up the channel and moored alongside this ship at 10.23am.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler number 1 at 11.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

In accordance with [Navy] Department's telegram dated November 29, 1913, Ensign J.D. Moore, U.S. Navy, was detached from this ship, to continue treatment at the Mare Island hospital, and Ensign H.C. Train, U.S. Navy, was ordered to report to the Commanding Officer as Senior Engineering Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Received 120 pounds pork loins for the general mess.

Sent liberty party ashore at 4.30pm.

D. Mojica, Mess Attendant Second-class, was transferred, with bag, hammock and necessary transfer papers, to the receiving ship, Mare Island, California.

Cut in boiler number 1 at 6.00pm, safety valve raised at 160 pounds, reseated at 154 pounds.

Cut out donkey boiler at 6.05pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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2 December 1913

Moored to quay wall, Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.

8am to meridian:

Received the following stores for the general mess: 130 pounds apples; 74 pounds liver; 118 pounds veal cutlets; 50 pounds bread; 40 pounds luncheon meat; 200 pounds ice.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

At 9.15am U.S.S. "Denver" unmoored and was towed out into the stream by the tug.

At 9.32am this ship unmoored and was towed out to buoy in the stream, moored to buoy at 9.40am.

At 10.15am U.S.S. "Denver" moored to the quay wall.

At 10.30am this ship unmoored from buoy and moored to U.S.S. "Denver" at 10.50am, on our port side, with two bow lines, two stern lines, one breast and one stern spring.

At 9.45am held quarters for muster, absentees: J.E. Lanterman, First-class Fireman, and A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman.

Held gunnery drills.

The Captain made an official call upon the Captain of U.S.S. "Denver".

Meridian to 4pm:

Held gunnery drills.

4pm to 8pm:

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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3 December 1913

Moored to U.S.S. "Denver", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California

Lat 38.092, Long -122.260

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned.

Coal lighter brought alongside at 7.55am.

8am to meridian:

Began coaling at 8.00am and during watch took on 135.7 tons of coal.

Received 564 pounds bread, 600 pounds ice and 103 pounds beef for the general mess.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Draft before coaling: 13 feet 6 inches forward; 15 feet 3 inches aft.

Meridian to 4pm:

The Paymaster took aboard $14,500 currency, $400 gold and $100 silver.

Received for the general mess: 200 pounds oranges; 598 pounds sweet potatoes; 185 pounds carrots; 500 pounds onions; 250 pounds cabbage; 10,276 pounds potatoes; 240 pounds butter; 60 dozen eggs; 121 pounds pork loins.

Received 2000 rounds .45-70 Union Metallic Cartridge cartridges and 6 combination primers in Ordnance Department.

Received the following stores for the Paymaster's Department, clothing and small stores: 20 boxes soap; 5 bales pajamas; 1 bale undershirts, cotton; 1 bale bleached drill; 7 boxes white hats.

Continued coaling ship, finished coaling at 2.45pm.

Coal taken aboard during watch 39.3 tons, total taken aboard 175 tons.

Draft of ship after coaling: forward 14 feet 7 inches; aft 16 feet 1 inch.

Held field day after coaling.

G.C. Ruiz, Mess Attendant Second-class, reported aboard for duty from the receiving ship, Mare Island, California, with bag and hammock, necessary transfer papers to follow by mail.

4pm to 8pm:

Received for the general mess: 600 pounds ham; 150 pounds pork sausage; 125 pounds corned beef; 25 pounds luncheon meat; 694 pounds beef; 94 pounds veal; 150 pounds frankfurters; 74 pounds beef steak; 252 pounds pork loins; and 60 pounds sausage.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Ensign S.B. Robinson, U.S. Navy, reported on board for duty, in compliance with telegraphic orders from the Navy Department.

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4 December 1913

Moored to U.S.S. "Denver", Navy Yard, Mare Island, California, [and to San Diego, California]

Lat 37.95, Long -122.45 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Lighted fires under boilers 2 and 3 at 3.00am.

4am to 8am:

Steam formed on boilers 2 and 3 at 6.30am.

Lifted safety valves on boilers 2 and 3 at 160 pounds, reseated at 155 pounds.

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

At 8.20am the submarines U.S.S. "H-1" and U.S.S. "H-2" got under way and stood down the stream.

At 9.40am the United States tug U.S.S. "Active" came alongside.

Made all preparations and got under way at 10.04am, steering various courses out of San Francisco Bay, the Captain conning, standard speed 90 revolutions, proceeding to San Diego, California, to prepare for target practice, in accordance with telegraphic orders of Secretary of the Navy, number 9-SF-U, dated December 1, 1913.

At 9.45am held quarters for muster, absentees: J.E. Lanterman, First-class Fireman, and A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman.

Cast off the tug at 10.35am, after having cleared the breakwater at Mare Island light.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, on various courses, speed about 10 knots, 90 revolutions, standing out of San Francisco Bay, Commanding Officer conning, assisted by the Navigator.

Helm jammed at 12.02pm and steered by main engines until 12.25pm, due to wheel rope jumping a sheave in forward fireroom.

At 1.00pm steadied on course 234° (per standard compass), heading towards lightship.

Put patent log over at 1.25pm, reading 0.0.

At 1.58pm passed lightship abeam, distance 300 yards, patent log [reading] 6.5, and changed course to 143° (per standard compass).

At 3.20pm sighted two steamers, heading North, on port bow.

At 3.45pm passed Pillar Point abeam, distance 5.0 miles, patent log [reading] 26.5.

Signals as per Signal Record Book [Record Signal Book in log-book].

Held battery drill at 1.30pm.

Average steam 139 [pounds], average revolutions 88.5.

4pm to 6pm:

Steaming as before, on course 143° (per standard compass), speed about 11 knots.

Sighted Pigeon Point at 4.40pm, bearing 2 points on port bow.

Held quarters for muster at 5.00pm, closed and opened watertight doors.

Passed Pigeon Point abeam at 5.16pm, distance 4.1 miles.

Sighted Point Año Nuevo at 5.10pm.

Sighted a light broad on port beam at 5.20pm.

Average steam 140 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 143° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 6.12pm passed Point Año Nuevo light 6.2 miles abeam.

Average steam 140 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, on course 143° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 9.03pm sighted Point Piños light 2½ points on port bow at 9.22pm, distance 23 miles, patent log [reading] 86.9.

Passed Point Piños light abeam at 9.30pm, distance 17 miles, patent log [reading] 88.4.

Stopped the port engine at 11.10pm, to set up on [sic] a stuffing box, and started it again at 11.14pm.

Passed Point Sur light abeam at 11.25pm, distance 12 miles, patent log [reading] 109.3, and changed course to 128° (per standard compass).

Average steam 137.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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5 December 1913

En route from San Francisco to Dan Diego, California

Lat 34.57, Long -120.68

Commences and until 4am:

Steaming on course 128° (per standard compass), making about 10 and one half knots.

Sighted steady white light 2 points forward of port beam at 1.30am.

Sighted steady white light 3 points on port bow at 2.15am.

Sighted passing vessel 3 points on port bow at 2.40am.

Sighted passing vessel 2 points on port bow at 2.53am.

Sighted Piedras Blancas at 3.15am, bearing broad on port bow, patent log [reading] 51.9.

Average steam 132.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 128° (per standard compass), speed about 10½ knots.

At 4.37am passed Piedras Blancas light 14.2 miles abeam, patent log [reading] 66.1.

Average steam 137.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, on course 128° (per standard compass), speed about 10½ knots.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by battery drill.

Paid crew monthly money.

Sighted Point Arguello light 2 points on port beam at 11.25am.

Passed Point Arguello light abeam at 11.57am, distance 3 miles, patent log [reading] 44.1.

Sighted Point Conception light 2½ points on port bow at 12.00pm, patent log [reading] 44.3.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Flood cocks tested and found in good condition.

Average steam 134 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

Meridian to 4pm:

[Under way] as before, steaming on course 128° (per standard compass), speed about 10½ knots.

At 12.38pm took bow bearing of Point Conception, patent log [reading] 50.4.

Took beam bearing of Point Conception at 1.00pm, patent log [reading] 55.9.

Changed course at 1.00pm to 88° (per standard compass).

Summary Court Martial, of which Lieutenant E.C. Oak, U.S. Navy, is senior member, met at 1.12pm, for trial of M.L. MacPherson, First-class Fireman, and adjourned at 1.20pm.

Tested safety valves on boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3 by steam, valves on number 1 lifting at 160 pounds, reseating at 155 pounds, number 2 lifting at 158 pounds, reseating at 150 [pounds], number 3 lifting at 154 [pounds], reseating at 150 [pounds].

Tested safety valve on number 4 boiler by hand, from deck.

Average steam 130 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4pm to 6pm:

Under way as before, on course 88° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 4.09pm sighted Santa Barbara light 3½ points forward of the starboard beam.

At 5.00pm tested watertight doors.

At 5.08pm passed Santa Barbara light 11.4 miles abeam, patent log [reading] 98.2.

Average steam 132.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

6pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on course 88° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

At 6.10pm sighted Anacapa Island light 3 points on the starboard bow.

At 6.40pm sighted Point Hueneme [Point Huenemo in log-book] light 2 points on port bow.

At 6.45pm sighted lights of a steamer headed West, 2 points forward of port beam.

Sighted lights of a steamer heading West, 2 points on port bow at 6.50pm.

Passed Anacapa Island light abeam at 7.20pm, distance 6.7 miles, patent log [reading] 22.4.

Average steam 132.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8pm to midnight:

Changed course at 8.00pm to 108° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 28.4.

Steaming at about 10 knots.

Point Hueneme light abeam abeam at 8.00pm, distance 2.2 miles.

Changed course at 8.04pm to 112° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 29.4.

Sighted steady white light 3 points on port bow at 8.35pm.

Sighted steady white light 1½ points on port bow at 9.08pm.

At 9.20pm sheered out to starboard to pass steamer.

Back on course at 9.30pm.

Sighted a steamer one point on port bow at 9.40pm.

Light fog settling at 11.00pm.

Sighted a flashing white light broad on port bow at 11.35pm, patent log [reading] 66.7.

Average steam 132.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

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6 December 1913

En route to, [and at anchor off] San Diego, California

Lat 32.708, Long -117.171

Commences and until 4am:

Under way on course 112° (per standard compass), under boilers numbers 1, 2 and 3, speed about 10 knots.

At 12.20am sighted Point Fermin light 1 point forward of the port beam.

At 12.37am passed Point Fermin light, 8.5 miles abeam, and changed course to 122° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 76.5.

At 12.45am sighted Santa Catalina Islands on the starboard bow, about 7 miles distance.

Average steam 132.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

4am to 8am:

Under way as before, on course 122° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Sighted land on port bow at 6.00am.

Sighted Point Loma at 7.28am, 2½ points on port bow.

At 8.00am changed course to 99° (per standard compass), patent log [reading] 53.6.

Average steam 133.7 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

8am to meridian:

Steaming on course 99° (per standard compass), speed about 10 knots.

Sighted whistling buoy at 9.20am.

Passed Point Loma abeam at 9.34am, distance 3 miles.

Changed course at 9.34am, heading for whistling buoy at entrance to San Diego harbor.

From then on steamed on various courses entering San Diego harbor, Commanding Officer conning.

Anchored at 10.37am, with starboard anchor, in 7 fathoms of water, 30 fathoms of chain.

Bearings of anchorage: ship's head 107° (per standard compass), Santa Fe dock 78° (per standard compass), distance 300 yards.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Hoisted out steamer and motor launch at 11.00am.

Draft forward 14 feet 1½ inches, aft 15 feet 9 inches.

Let fires die out under [in in log-book] boilers numbers 2 and 3.

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Secured main engines at 11.20am.

The following named men were this day declared deserters from this vessel and the United States Naval Service: A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman; and J.E. Lanterman, First-class Fireman.

Average steam 132.5 [pounds], average revolutions 90.

At 10.50am began swinging to flood tide, stern to port, finished at 11.20am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Sent liberty party ashore at 1.00pm.

Received for the general mess: 3 boxes apples; and 730 pounds bread.

At 2.25pm sighted H.M.S. "Shearwater" heading into the harbor.

At 2.35pm H.M.S. "Shearwater" anchored.

At 2.44pm sent Ensign S.B. Robinson, U.S. Navy, to make boarding call upon H.M.S. "Shearwater".

Sold at public auction all the personal effects of A.E. Allen, Ordinary Seaman, and J.E. Lanterman, First-class Fireman, who were this date declared deserters from this vessel and the United States Naval Service.

The Captain reported having completed his monthly physical test for December.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

At 5.05pm began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 6.30pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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7 December 1913

At anchor in San Diego harbor, California

Lat 32.708, Long -117.171

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

At 5.10am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished swinging at 6.30am.

8am to meridian:

Liberty party returned at 9.00am, no absentees.

Received boarding call from H.M.S. "Shearwater".

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

The Commanding Officer made an official call upon the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Shearwater".

Sent liberty party ashore at 10.15am.

Began swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, at 11.10am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Finished swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, at 12.15pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Swinging from 6.10pm to 6.45pm, to ebb tide, stern to port.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, at 11.30pm.

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8 December 1913

At anchor in San Diego harbor, California, [and to and at anchor off Coronado Island, California]

Lat 32.66, Long -117.19

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Stopped swinging to starboard and to flood tide at 12.40am.

4am to 8am:

Lighted fires under boiler number 4 at 4.00am.

Swinging, stern to port, to ebb tide from 6.10am to 6.50am.

8am to meridian:

Received on board for general mess: 255 pounds oranges and 70 pounds bread, net.

Liberty party returned, absentee: D.T. Jackson, Sergeant.

Tested safety valve on boiler number 4, valve lifting at 158 pounds.

Made usual preparations for getting under way.

D.T. Jackson, Sergeant, returned from liberty 50 minutes over leave.

At 9.23am the Commanding Officer of H.M.S. "Shearwater" called officially on the Commanding Officer.

Hove short to 15 fathoms at 9.25am.

Held quarters for muster at 9.45am, no absentees.

Got under way at 9.56am and stood out of San Diego harbor, at various courses and speeds, the Commanding [Officer] conning, assisted by the Navigator.

Held battery drills.

Anchored at 11.12am off Coronado, in 7 fathoms of water, hard bottom, 30 fathoms on the starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage: Point Loma light 260° (per standard compass), Coronado Hotel dome 17° (per standard compass), front range 307° (per standard compass), ship's head 279° (per standard compass).

Secured main engines and boiler number 4 at 11.15am.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

M.L. MacPherson, First-class Fireman, returned aboard at 8.50am, having left the ship without permission at 7.30pm, December 7, 1913, while a prisoner at large.

Meridian to 4pm:

Held ex-caliber practice and battery drills at 1.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 7.25pm, stern to port.

8pm to midnight:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 8.15pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.45pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 11.15pm.

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9 December 1913

Anchored off Coronado Island, San Diego, California

Lat 32.66, Long -117.19

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Commanding Officer investigated reports at mast and awarded punishment as follows: M.L. MacPherson, First-class Fireman, leaving ship without permission while a prisoner at large, Summary Court Martial.

Quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Meridian to 4pm:

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

4pm to 8pm:

Swinging from 6.15pm to 7.15pm, stern to port.

Exercised at torpedo defense.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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10 December 1913

Anchored off Coronado Island, San Diego, California

Lat 32.66, Long -117.19

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine only, no events of importance during watch.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

All deck divisions held gunnery drills.

Assistant Paymaster Russell V. de W. Bleecker, U.S. Navy, was in accordance with the Secretary of the Navy's letter 26251-8344 of December 1, 1913, placed under arrest to await trial by General Court Martial.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 12.15pm sighted H.M.S. "Shearwater" standing out of San Diego harbor.

All deck divisions held gunnery drills.

4pm to 8pm:

Routine.

T.A. Cranfill, Coal Passer, reported on board for further transfer to U.S.S. "Stewart" at Mare Island, California, from St. Joseph's Hospital at San Diego, in accordance with orders of the Bureau of Navigation and the Senior Officer present.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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11 December 1913

Anchored off Coronado Island, San Diego, California

Lat 32.66, Long -117.19

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 1 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, followed by general quarters and battery drills.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 10.45am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 11.30am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Held battery and fire control drills at 1.15pm.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler number 4 at 3.10pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boiler number 3 at 4.35pm.

Made preparations to get under way and standing by to get under way at any time.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.40pm.

Raised safety valve on boiler number 4 at 158 pounds, and cut it in at 6.55pm.

8pm to midnight:

Raised safety valve on boiler number 3 at 159 pounds, and cut it in at 9.35pm.

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12 December 1913

Anchored off Coronado Island, San Diego, California, [and to and at anchor in San Diego harbor, California]

Lat 32.707, Long -117.190

Commences and until 4am:

Boilers numbers 1, 3 and 4 in use.

4am to 8am:

Made all preparations and got under way at 6.34am.

Steered various courses into San Diego harbor, the Captain conning, speed about 10 knots.

Anchored at 8.00am in 7 fathoms water, with 30 fathoms chain on the starboard anchor, hard bottom.

Bearings of anchorage: end coaling dock 13° (per standard compass), lower Santa Fe dock 67° (per standard compass), number 10 beacon 282° (per standard compass).

Draft of ship at anchorage: forward 13 feet 7 inches; aft 15 feet 6 inches.

8am to meridian:

Let fires die out under [in in log-book] boilers numbers 1 and 4.

Cut out the above boilers at 9.00am.

Secured main engines at 9.05am.

Number 3 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes.

Quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held loading drill and overhauled battery.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Received on board for general mess: 300 pounds of bread; 80 pounds halibut; 115 pounds meat; 150 pounds oranges.

Swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, from 2.50pm to 3.45pm.

M.L. MacPherson, First-class Fireman, placed in single irons to await Summary Court Martial.

4pm to 8pm:

Received on board for general mess: 90 pounds apples.

Sent liberty party ashore.

8pm to midnight:

Thick fog set in at 8.15pm.

Closed all watertight doors below main deck.

Swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, from 9.30pm to 9.50pm.

Fog lifted at 10.50pm.

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13 December 1913

At anchor in San Diego harbor, California

Lat 32.707, Long -117.190

Commences and until 4am:

Steam on boiler number 3 for auxiliary purposes.

Swinging from 2.20am to 3.00am to flood tide, stern to starboard.

Light fog settled down at 2.00am.

4am to 8am:

Foggy from 4.00am to 4.30am.

8am to meridian:

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, followed by Captain's inspection of the crew and ship.

Sent liberty party ashore at 11.15am.

Magazines inspected and flood cocks tested, and found normal.

At 8.30am began swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 10.40am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

At 3.45pm began to swing to flood tide, stern to starboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 4.35pm.

M.G. Schrode, Electrician Second-class Radio, reported on board for duty from the receiving ship at Mare Island, California, in accordance with Bureau [of] Navigation's orders.

8pm to midnight:

At 9.15pm began to swing to ebb tide, stern to port, finished at 11.45pm.

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14 December 1913

At anchor in San Diego harbor, California

Lat 32.707, Long -117.190

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

At 3.10am commenced swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 3.40am.

4am to 8am:

W.C. Croxdale, Coal Passer, and T.A. Cranfill, Coal Passer, were transferred to U.S.S. "Iris" and U.S.S. "Stewart" respectively, in accordance with orders from Bureau [of] Navigation.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Liberty party returned at 10.00am, absentee: W.G. Kellar, Shipwright.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 10.10am, stern to port, finished swinging at 10.20am.

Sent liberty party ashore at 10.30am.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

W.G. Kellar, Shipwright, returned aboard at 1.00pm, 3 hours over leave.

4pm to 8pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.00pm, stern to port, finished swinging at 5.00pm.

U.S.R.C. "Unalga" stood in and anchored at 4.30pm.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 11.00pm, stern to port.

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15 December 1913

At anchor in San Diego harbor, California, [and to and at anchor off Coronado Island, California]

Lat 32.62, Long -117.17

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 12.20am.

Lighted fires under [in in log-book] boilers 1 and 4 at 4.00am.

4am to 8am:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 4.00am, stern to port, finished swinging at 4.20am.

Received 690 pounds bread for general mess.

Liberty party returned at 8.00am.

8am to meridian:

Received 740 pounds beef, 221 pounds pork loins, 50 pounds luncheon meat, 75 pounds pork sausage, 75 pounds frankfurters, 108 pounds mutton and 70 pounds veal for general mess.

Commanding Officer of U.S.R.C. "Unalga" paid official call to U.S.S. "Yorktown".

The Commanding Officer paid official call to U.S.R.C. "Unalga".

Made usual preparations for getting under way.

Under way at 9.55am, draft aft 15 feet 15 inches, forward 13 feet 6 inches, mean draft 14 feet 6 inches, Commanding Officer on the bridge.

Stood out of San Diego harbor and anchored at 11.15am in 11 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms on starboard chain, anchor on hard bottom.

Bearings of anchorage as follows: Coronado Hotel 356°30', Point Loma light 307°, old tower 312°30', all true.

Secured main engines at 11.35am.

Let fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler number 1, banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler number 4, steam on boiler number 3 for auxiliary purposes.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine only, no events of importance during watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Held quarters at 4.30pm and served out clean bags and hammocks.

Held torpedo defense drill 7.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine only, no events of importance during watch.

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16 December 1913

At anchor off Coronado Island, San Diego, California

Lat 32.62, Long -117.17

Commences and until 4am:

Routine only, no events of importance during watch.

4am to 8am:

Routine only, no events of importance during watch.

8am to meridian:

The Commanding Officer investigated reports at mast and awarded punishment as follows: M. Reyes, Mess Attendant Second-class, neglect of duty, 10 hours' extra duty.

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, no absentees.

Held gunnery and fire control drills.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Held gunnery drills.

4pm to 8pm:

Held gunnery and fire control drills.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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17 December 1913

At anchor off Coronado Island, San Diego, California, [and to San Diego harbor, California, and back]

Lat 32.71, Long -117.22 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Made all preparations for getting under way.

Got under way at 7.00am and stood into San Diego harbor, the Captain conning, speed about 10 knots, steam on boilers 3 and 4.

8am to meridian:

Under way as before, standing into San Diego harbor on various courses, the Captain conning, speed about 10 knots.

Anchored at 8.08am in 7 fathoms of water, with 20 fathoms of chain on the starboard anchor.

Draft of ship [forward] 13 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Bearings of anchorage: coal dock 41° true, distance 300 yards.

Held quarters at 9.30am for muster, followed by battery drill, no absentees.

Made preparations for getting under way and got under way at 11.46am, and stood out of San Diego harbor, on various courses, Commanding Officer conning, assisted by the Navigator, speed about 9 knots, under boilers 3 and 4.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Assistant Paymaster R.V. Bleecker, U.S. Navy, was this day detached from this ship and ordered to report under arrest to the Commandant, Mare Island Navy Yard, California, for trial by General Court Martial ([Navy] Department's telegraphic orders dated December 16, 1913).

Meridian to 4pm:

Under way as before, standing out of San Diego harbor, on various courses, the Commanding Officer conning, assisted by the Navigator.

Anchored at 12.55pm in 13 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms on the starboard chain, bearings as follows: Coronado Hotel 12° true, Point Loma light 305° true, rear range mark 335° true.

Held battery drills at 1.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Held general quarters at 4.00pm, followed by fire control drill.

Held battery and night fire control drill at 7.00pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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18 December 1913

At anchor off Coronado Island, San Diego, California

Lat 32.64, Long -117.19

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes, boiler number 4 banked.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 2.10am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 2.50am.

4am to 8am:

Routine.

8am to meridian:

Quarters at 9.30am for muster, followed by general quarters and fire control drill.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

By direction of the Commanding Officer 25 pounds of bread and 100 pounds of sweet potatoes were thrown overboard, after having been surveyed by the Medical Officer.

4pm to 8pm:

Held torpedo defense drill [from] 7.00pm to 8.00pm.

Steamer "Harvard" stood into San Diego harbor at 7.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Swinging to ebb tide from 9.40pm to 10.15pm, stern to starboard.

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19 December 1913

At anchor off Coronado Island, San Diego, California

Lat 32.64, Long -117.19

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes, fires banked under boiler number 4.

4am to 8am:

Routine only, no events of importance during watch.

8am to meridian:

Held general quarters at 9.30am, followed by gunnery and fire control drills.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

All flood cocks tested and found in good condition.

Meridian to 4pm:

Held gunnery drills.

4pm to 8pm:

Held fire control and gunnery drills.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Held night fire drill at 9.20pm.

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20 December 1913

At anchor off Coronado Island, San Diego, California, [and to and at anchor in San Diego harbor, California]

Lat 32.705, Long -117.178

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes, fires banked under [in in log-book] boiler number 4.

4am to 8am:

Made all preparations and got under way at 6.20am, under boilers 3 and 4, speed about 10 knots.

Stood into San Diego harbor on various courses, the Captain conning.

Anchored at 7.38am in 7 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms on the starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage: lower Santa Fe dock 74° true, coal dock 354° true.

Hard bottom.

Draft of ship forward 13 feet, aft 15 feet 6 inches.

8am to meridian:

Secured the main engines at 8.15am and let fires die out under [in in log-book] boiler number 3, boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Held quarters for muster at 10.00am, followed by inspection of crew and ship by the Commanding Officer, no absentees.

Marched all divisions aft and the Commanding Officer delivered good conduct medals to: J.P. Jones, Water Tender; and C.E. Lee, Oiler; and E.C. Lechner, Yeoman First-class.

Published finding and sentence of Summary Court Martial in the case of M.L. MacPherson, First-class Fireman: to be discharged from the United States Naval Service with a bad conduct discharge; and General Court Martial sentence in the case of David Banta Jr., Bugler, deserter from this ship.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 10.15am, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 11.35am.

U.S.S. "California" stood in and anchored at 11.30am.

The Commanding Officer called officially on the Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "California" at 11.35am.

Paid crew their monthly money.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

The Commanding Officer of U.S.S. "California" called officially at 1.15pm.

J. Hook, First-class Fireman, was this day discharged from this vessel and the United States Naval Service, with a bad conduct discharge, in accordance with sentence of a Summary Court Martial of November 10, 1913 (Bureau [of] Navigation's letter EM-N-62-W of December 12, 1913).

Received 300 pounds bread for general mess.

Received for general storekeeper: 2 range finder stands; 1 range finder; 2 battery boxes; and 500 feet Oregon pine lumber.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 3.50pm, stern to starboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 5.10pm.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 8.50pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 9.40pm.

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21 December 1913

At anchor in San Diego harbor, California

Lat 32.705, Long -117.178

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

Received 1 case eggs, 137 pounds beef and 108 pounds pork loins for the general mess.

The United States tug U.S.S. "Iroquois" stood in and moored to Santa Fe dock at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Quarters for muster at 9.30am.

Liberty party returned at 10.00am, two absentees: O.W. Holcomb, Private, U.S. Marine Corps; and T.W. Tait, Private, U.S. Marine Corps.

Received on board for General Storekeeper's Department: 1 box batteries; 3 boiler tubes; 2 fans; 2 bundles marline; 1 box tools and fittings; 1 bundle cushions; 4 grate bars; 1 box acid carbon; 1 box valves; 1 crate millboard.

Sent liberty party ashore.

Swinging from 11.20am to 12.00pm to flood tide, stern to starboard.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine only, no events of importance during watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Swinging from 4.30pm to 5.25pm, stern to starboard, to ebb tide.

8pm to midnight:

T.W. Tait, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, and O.W. Holcomb, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, returned 9 hours and 45 minutes over leave.

Swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, from 10.10pm to 11.20pm.

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22 December 1913

At anchor in San Diego harbor, California, [at to and at anchor off Coronado Island, California]

Lat 32.64, Long -117.20

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Lighted fires under boiler number 3 at 3.00am.

4am to 8am:

Received on board for general mess: 200 pounds bread; 123 pounds cabbage; 50 pounds carrots; 49 pounds of beets.

Tested safety valves on boiler number 3 at 158 pounds.

Cut in boiler number 3 at 7.30am.

8am to meridian:

At 8.15am U.S.S. "California" got under way and stood out of the harbor.

Made usual preparations for getting under way.

Draft aft 15 feet 6 inches, forward 13 feet 4 inches, mean draft 14 feet 5 inches.

Received on board for general mess: 787 pounds beef; 100 pounds veal; 70 pounds liver; 75 pounds pork sausage; 50 pounds bologna; 246 pounds pork loins.

Turned over main engines and reported ready for getting under way at 8.50am.

Liberty party returned, no absentees.

Got under way at 9.05am, and steered on various courses out of the harbor, the Captain conning, under boilers 3 and 4, speed about 10 knots.

Anchored at 10.04am in 11½ fathoms of water, with 45 fathoms on the starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage: Hotel Coronado 23° true, Point Loma 308° true, old tower 315° true.

Secured the main engines and banked fires under number 3 boiler, number 4 boiler in use for auxiliary purposes.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Held gunnery drills.

Meridian to 4pm:

At 1.25pm U.S.S. "California" anchored off Coronado Hotel.

Held gunnery drills.

4pm to 8pm:

Held gunnery and fire control drills.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

Finished drills at 8.50pm.

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23 December 1913

At anchor off Coronado Island, San Diego, California, [and to and moored at Naval Coaling Station, and to and at anchor in San Diego harbor, California]

Lat 32.688, Long -117.237

Commences and until 4am:

Routine.

4am to 8am:

Made all preparations and got under way at 6.25am, under boilers numbers 3 and 4, speed about 10 knots.

Stood into San Diego harbor on various courses, the Captain conning.

At 7.06am anchored off the Naval Coaling Station and moored to the dock with a bow line, a stern line and two breasts.

Prepared for coaling ship.

8am to meridian:

Began coaling at 8.20am, and during watch took on board 89 tons of coal.

No absentees.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Draft before coaling: forward 13 feet 3 inches; aft 15 feet 6 inches.

Meridian to 4pm:

Continued coaling.

At 1.00pm U.S.S. "Justin" entered the harbor.

At 3.45pm U.S.S. "Iroquois" came into the harbor.

4pm to 8pm:

Finished coaling at 4.10pm, total amount taken aboard 121 tons.

Unmoored from dock at 4.25pm, and stood into San Diego harbor on various courses, at various speeds, Commanding Officer conning.

Anchored at 4.53pm in 7 fathoms of water, 20 fathoms on the starboard chain.

Bearings of anchorage: Santa Fe dock 43° true, coal dock 348° true.

Draft of ship after coaling: forward 14 feet 3 inches; aft 15 feet.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 7.50pm, stern to starboard.

Secured main engines and let fires die out under boiler number 4 at 4.30pm.

Sent liberty party ashore at 7.30pm.

Lieutenant (Junior Grade) A.H. Douglas, U.S. Navy, reported aboard for temporary duty aboard this vessel and to be detached when falling in with U.S.S. "Buffalo", for duty aboard that vessel (Bureau [of] Navigation's letter 7038-40, dated December 12, 1913).

8pm to midnight:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 8.40pm.

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 11.40pm, stern to starboard.

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24 December 1913

At anchor in San Diego harbor, California

Lat 32.705, Long -117.176

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Finished swinging to flood tide at 1.40am.

4am to 8am:

Liberty party returned at 7.30am.

Received for general mess: 5 cases of eggs; 1 case cheese; and 60 pounds butter.

8am to meridian:

Commanding Officer investigated reports at mast and awarded punishments as follows: T.W. Tait, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, and O.W. Holcomb, Private, U.S. Marine Corps, 9 hours and 45 minutes over leave, Deck Court.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Received on board for general mess: 156 pounds turkey; 81 pounds liver; 75 pounds pork sausage; 316 pounds beef; 190 pounds oranges.

Commenced bore-sighting all guns.

Starboard engine reported ready for getting under way at 11.45am.

Meridian to 4pm:

Shifted anchorage at 12.44pm.

Anchored in 7 fathoms of water, with 30 fathoms of starboard chain outside, on hard bottom.

Bearings of anchorage: Santa Fe dock 8°, breakwater number 12 137°, all true.

U.S.S. "California" stood in and anchored at 1.11pm.

Commanding Officer called on U.S.S. "California".

Received stores on board for general mess as follows: 90 pounds apples; 150 pounds bananas; 120 pounds butter; 4 gallons oysters; 36 bunches celery; 48 pounds asparagus; 25 pounds mincemeat; 50 walnuts; 25 pounds powdered sugar; and 5 gallons olives.

Swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, from 1.20pm to 2.20pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Pacific Coast [Steamship Company's] steamer "Congress" stood in at 5.00pm.

Commenced swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, at 7.50pm.

8pm to midnight:

Finished swinging to ebb tide at 8.40pm.

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25 December 1913

At anchor in San Diego harbor, California

Lat 32.702, Long -117.172

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

Pacific Coast [Steamship Company's] steamer "Congress" stood out of harbor at 12.15am.

Swinging to flood tide from 12.20am to 1.40am, stern to starboard.

4am to 8am:

Swinging to ebb tide, stern to port, from 6.25am to 7.35am.

8am to meridian:

Held quarters for muster at 9.30am, absentees: W.G. Keller, Shipwright, and W.O. Kranz, Blacksmith.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

Meridian to 4pm:

Commenced swinging to flood tide at 3.50pm, stern to starboard.

4pm to 8pm:

Finished swinging to flood tide at 4.50pm.

At 7.00pm W.G. Keller, Shipwright, returned from liberty 8½ hours over leave.

8pm to midnight:

Commenced swinging to ebb tide at 9.00pm, stern to starboard, finished swinging at 10.00pm.

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26 December 1913

At anchor in San Diego harbor, California, [at target range, and at anchor off Coronado Islands, California]

Lat 32.55, Long -117.25 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

At 1.15am commenced swinging to flood tide, stern to starboard, finished at 2.50am.

At 3.15am T.W. Tait, Private, and O.W. Holcomb, Private, returned aboard, 8¼ [hours] absent without leave.

Boiler number 3 in use for auxiliary purposes.

4am to 8am:

At 5.15am sent working party, Lieutenant E.C. Oak, U.S. Navy, in charge, to U.S.S. "Iroquois", to lay out range and anchor targets.

At 5.35am U.S.S. "Iroquois" got under way and stood out of the harbor.

Received on board for the general mess: 700 pounds bread; 100 pounds fish.

Signals as per Signal Record Book.

At 7.55am commenced swinging to ebb tide, stern to starboard.

8am to meridian:

At 8.05am the liberty party returned, absentees: P. Hix, Seaman; and E.C. Lechner, Yeoman First-class.

Made all preparations for getting under way.

At 8.35am M.S. Knapp, Private, returned from liberty 35 minutes over leave.

Got under way at 9.10am and stood out of San Diego harbor, Commanding Officer conning, under 3 boilers, speed about 10 knots.

U.S.S. "California" got under way and stood out of San Diego harbor at 9.27am.

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Shaped our course towards Los Coronados Islands at 10.15am.

At 11.30am went to ⅓ speed and steered various courses, while waiting for target raft to be moored.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler number 2 at 12.00pm.

Mustered at quarters at 9.15am, absentees: P. Hix, Seaman, and E.C. Lechner, Yeoman First-class.

Meridian to 4pm:

Steaming on various courses, at various speeds, while maneuvering to practice runs.

Steam up on boilers numbers 3 and 4.

Cut in boiler number 2 at 2.30pm.

4pm to 8pm:

Under way as before, on various courses, at various speeds, Commanding Officer conning, making battle practice runs.

Finished runs at 4.50pm, and at 5.25pm anchored off North Coronado Island in 17 fathoms of water, 45 fathoms on the starboard chain.

Got under way at 6.30pm to make night practice runs, Commanding Officer conning, assisted by the Navigator.

Commenced practice runs at 6.57pm, and fired practice strings from 1-pounder guns.

Banked fires under [in in log-book] boiler number 2 at 6.10pm.

8pm to midnight:

Under way as before, making practice elementary runs, Commanding Officer conning, assisted by the Navigator.

At 8.11pm finished making practice runs, and at 8.15pm anchored off North Coronado Island, in 17 fathoms of water, hard bottom, 45 fathoms on the starboard chain.

Banked fires under boiler number 3 at 9.25pm.

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27 December 1913

On target range off San Diego, California

Lat 32.50, Long -117.20 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes, fires banked under boilers numbers 2 and 3.

Spread fires under number 2 boiler at 4.00am.

4am to 8am:

Made preparations for getting underway, and at 6.30am got under way on various courses, at various speeds, and stood in toward Coronado Island to assist U.S.S. "California" in her torpedo practice, Commanding Officer conning, assisted by the Navigator.

8am to meridian:

Under way, steaming on various courses, assisting U.S.S. "California" at torpedo practice.

Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Douglass, Ensign Train and Ensign Robinson went to U.S.S. "California" as torpedo umpires.

Sent three boats to assist U.S.S. "California".

Got up ammunition and made preparations for firing 5-inch guns at target practice.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Secured main battery and sent ammunition below at 1.30pm, as delay by U.S.S. "California" made it impossible to fire this day.

Assisted U.S.S. "California" at torpedo practice until 2.56pm.

Sent Lieutenant C.E. Oak, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) A.H. Douglass, Ensign H.C. Train, Ensign O.O. Hagen and Ensign S.B. Robinson to U.S.S. "California" as umpires for target practice.

Boats returned from U.S.S. "California", and at 3.30pm started for target range off Coronado Island.

P. Hix, Seaman, returned aboard at 3.00pm, 31 hours over leave.

4pm to 8pm:

Under way until 5.25pm, when anchored off Coronado Island on target range in 17 fathoms of water, hard bottom, veering to 60 fathoms to the starboard chain.

Got under way at 6.30pm and practiced elementary night runs, firing 1-pound blind shells.

8pm to midnight:

At 8.11pm finished night runs, and at 8.15pm anchored off North Coronado Island in 17 fathoms of water, hard bottom, with 45 fathoms of chain on the starboard anchor.

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28 December 1913

On target range off Coronado Islands, California

Lat 32.45, Long -117.25 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes, boilers numbers 2 and 3 banked fires.

4am to 8am:

Made preparations for, and got under way at 6.30am.

Made standardization runs across target range.

Got up ammunition and made preparations for firing main battery.

Lieutenant Oak, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Douglass, Ensign Train, Ensign Hagen and Ensign Robinson returned on board from U.S.S. "California" at 7.00am, together with the following umpires from U.S.S. "California" for target practice of this ship: Lieutenant W.W. Smith; Lieutenant (Junior Grade) E.A. Lofquist; and Ensign A. Schulze.

Made standardization runs across the range.

U.S.S. "Iroquois" brought the above officers to the ship.

8am to meridian:

Under way on target range.

At 9.50am began target practice, firing on the first run numbers 3 and 1 5-inch guns, on second run number 5 5-inch gun, and on third run numbers 2, 4 and 6 5-inch guns, making out of 52 shots 25 hits.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Came to anchor near target raft at 11.57am, in 17 fathoms of water, hard bottom, veering 45 fathoms to the starboard anchor.

This ship assisted on the range by U.S.S. "Iroquois".

Meridian to 4pm:

Shifted buoys into 1000 yards on target raft.

Overhauled 3-pounder and 1-pounder batteries.

4pm to 8pm:

Made preparations for, and got under way at 5.00pm, and at 6.25pm began firing secondary battery at night target practice, firing on the first run numbers 1 and 2 1-pounder guns, and on second run numbers 1 and 3 3-pounder guns, making 5 hits out of 16 shots with the 1-pounder guns and 3 hits out of 20 shots with the 3-pounder guns.

8pm to midnight:

Continued target practice firing, and on third run fired numbers 2 and 4 3-pounder guns, making 9 hits out of 20 shots.

Came to anchor at 8.43pm, in 17 fathoms of water, veering 60 fathoms inside to the starboard anchor.

Elementary target practice completed.

At 10.10pm sighted U.S.S. "Iroquois" heading toward this ship.

At 10.30pm U.S.S. "Iroquois" lay to on our port quarter.

At 10.40pm sent the umpires and working party from U.S.S. "California" and the umpires from this ship on board U.S.S. "Iroquois".

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29 December 1913

On target range off Coronado Islands, California

Lat 32.44, Long -117.29 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes, boilers numbers 2 and 3 banked fires.

4am to 8am:

Commenced clearing ship for action.

8am to meridian:

Finished clearing ship for action.

Repaired target screens.

Magazines inspected and found normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine.

4pm to 8pm:

At 5.30pm sighted U.S.S. "California" heading toward us.

At 6.54pm U.S.S. "California" anchored about 400 yards to North of this vessel.

Lieutenant E.C. Oak, Ensigns H.C. Train, O.O. Hagen and S.B. Robinson returned from umpire duty on board U.S.S. "California", and Lieutenant W.W. Smith, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) E.A. Lofquist and Ensign A. Schulze reported on board for duty as umpires at battle practice.

8pm to midnight:

Routine.

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30 December 1913

On target range off Coronado Islands, California

Lat 32.45, Long -117.25 [Estimated]

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes, boilers numbers 2 and 3 banked.

4am to 8am:

Made preparations for getting under way.

8am to meridian:

Magazines inspected, conditions normal.

Got under way at 8.15am, preparatory to battle target practice.

Made run with starboard battery at 9.07am, and began firing at 9.11am, ceased firing at 9.15am.

Began run with port battery at 9.40am, began firing at 9.49am, ceased firing at 9.55am.

Came to anchor at 10.04am, near target raft, in 17½ fathoms of water, veering 60 fathoms to the starboard anchor.

Meridian to 4pm:

Routine only, no events of importance during watch.

4pm to 8pm:

Tug U.S.S. "Iroquois" stood out at 5.00pm.

Lieutenant W.W. Smith, Lieutenant (Junior Grade) Lofquist and Ensign A. Schulze left the ship.

Tug U.S.S. "Iroquois" stood into San Diego harbor at 6.07pm.

8pm to midnight:

Routine only, no events of importance during watch.

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31 December 1913

On target range off Coronado Islands, California, [and to and moored at Naval Coaling Station, and to and at anchor in San Diego harbor, California]

Lat 32.688, Long -117.237

Commences and until 4am:

Boiler number 4 in use for auxiliary purposes, fires banked under boiler number 2.

4am to 8am:

Spread fires under boiler number 2 at 4.00am.

Tug U.S.S. "Iroquois" stood out at 5.35am.

Working party left the ship at 5.45am for tug U.S.S. "Iroquois".

Cut in boilers numbers 2 and 4 at 5.35am.

Got under way at 6.15am and stood into San Diego harbor, the Captain at the conn.

8am to meridian:

Standing into San Diego harbor, the Captain at the conn, and went alongside the Naval coal dock at 8.43am, dropping port anchor to flood tide and easing into dock.

Began coaling at 9.10am, and during watch took on 66 tons of coal.

Inspected magazines, conditions normal.

Meridian to 4pm:

Began coaling at 1.00pm, and finished coaling at 3.00pm, having taken on board a total of 95 tons.

Made preparations for getting under way, and got under way at 3.17pm.

Stood into San Diego upper harbor, the captain at the conn.

4pm to 8pm:

Came to anchor at 4.16pm in 7 fathoms of water, veering 30 fathoms to the port anchor.

Bearings of anchorage (per standard compass): Santa Fe dock 70°, end coal dock 31°, distance to U.S.S. "California" 500 yards, beacon number 9 350°, ship's head 110°.

Draft of ship forward 14 feet 6 inches, aft 15 feet 8 inches.

8pm to midnight:

E.C. Lechner, Yeoman First-class, returned from liberty 5½ days over leave.

Approved: [signed] G.B. Bradshaw, Commander, U.S. Navy, Commanding.