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Notes: 1. Latitude/longitude, including for days in port, show representative decimal positions for each day, as calculated by the Old Weather project's analysis program. As such, they differ by varying amounts from the positions recorded, usually at noon, in the log pages. In addition, some latitudes/longitudes have been amended in edited logs for errors in the logs, for errors in identifying locations by the analysis program, or simply for greater accuracy. In all cases, refer to the log-page scans for the positions as originally recorded. Not all log pages contain this information and the ships' positions have therefore often been estimated. 2. Full account of any day is available by clicking on the link above that day. Groups of links refer to log book covers and introductory information; some may be blank. Editor’s notes: Typically at around 10am they have Divisions, prayers. At Noon Signal Books correct. At around 4pm they have Quarters. The hands spend a lot of time cleaning the ship and also painting. There are often training classes at instruction. On Sunday morning they have Divine Service or land church parties. Most days they record how many boilers in the ship are lit, when they light and draw the fires in the Picket Boats and when the boats are hoisted in and out. ZZ = ZigZag |
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THE VOYAGES OF HMS DUKE OF EDINBURGH 1917-1918
(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) MARCH 1st 1915 TO DECEMBER 31st 1916 NOT INCLUDED LOGS FOR JANUARY 1917 4f73cbaea2fc8ea903000e56: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/021_1.jpg) [Signed] SN Smith [?] Lt. Cdr. Navigating Officer 4f73cbaea2fc8ea903000e57: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/022_0.jpg)
THE VOYAGES OF HMS DUKE OF EDINBURGH
[Each day from 1st to 5th January at 3am and 11pm: Put clocks on 15 mins. Each day from 1st to 3rd January at around 8am: Commenced ZZ (1 point); at around 6pm: Ceased ZZ] 4f73cbaea2fc8ea903000e58: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/022_1.jpg) 1 January 1917 Halifax to Scapa Lat 50.9, Long -44.5 [Obs] 4f73cbaea2fc8ea903000e59: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/023_0.jpg) 2 January 1917 Halifax to Scapa Lat 53.7, Long -37.5 [Obs] 10.30am: Exercised General Quarters. 4f73cbaea2fc8ea903000e5a: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/023_1.jpg) 3 January 1917 Halifax to Scapa Lat 56.2, Long -29.8 [Obs] 4f73cbafa2fc8ea903000e5b: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/024_0.jpg) 4 January 1917 Halifax to Scapa Lat 58.4, Long -20.3 [Obs] 8.00am: Commenced ZZ (1 point). 4f73cbafa2fc8ea903000e5c: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/024_1.jpg) 5 January 1917 Halifax to Scapa Lat 59.8, Long -9.2 [Obs] 10.00am: Sighted HMS Orvieto. 10.30am: Exercised General Quarters. 12.30pm: Sighted HMS Columbella. 4f73cbafa2fc8ea903000e5d: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/025_0.jpg) 6 January 1917 Halifax To Scapa, or At Scapa Lat 58.9, Long -3.1 1.07am: Foula Island abeam 20 miles. 2.00am: Put clocks on 15 mins. 3.00am: Fair Isle (South) Light abeam 3 miles. 7.00am: Ceased ZZ. 8.26am: Pentland Skerries abeam. 9.05am: Passed outer obstruction. 9.30am: Stopped. Came to with Port anchor in F.3 Berth. Collier came alongside. 10.30am: Commenced coaling. 8.45pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1560 tons] 9.00pm: Cast off collier. 4f73cbafa2fc8ea903000e5e: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/025_1.jpg) 7 January 1917 Scapa Flow Lat 58.9, Long -3.1 11.00am: Discharged Commander Luxmoore. 4.00pm: Paid quarterly settlement. Fresh beef received 1037lbs; Mutton 248lbs. Vegetables received: 2200lbs. [From 8th to 11th January overnight Two 3 pounders & one searchlight manned.] 4f73cbafa2fc8ea903000e5f: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/026_0.jpg) 8 January 1917 Scapa Flow Lat 58.9, Long -3.1 10.00am: 1st Picket boat armed for sweeping & sent to HMS Glorious. 4f73cbb0a2fc8ea903000e60: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/026_1.jpg) 9 January 1917 Scapa Flow Lat 58.9, Long -3.1 11.10am: Weighed anchor & proceeded for Exercising in the Flow at Target practice. 1.30pm: Stopped & came to. 3.00pm: Acting S Grs [Seamen Gunners?] class at .303 aiming rifle practice at towed target. 5.00pm: Exercised Searchlights crews. Fresh beef received 2312lbs; 496lbs Mutton. Vegetables received: 7150lbs. 4f73cbb0a2fc8ea903000e61: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/027_0.jpg) 10 January 1917 Scapa Flow Lat 58.9, Long -3.1 11.25am: Weighed anchor & proceeded as required for Sub-calibre firing in the Flow. 1.38pm: Stopped & came to with Port anchor in F2 berth. 4f73cbb0a2fc8ea903000e62: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/027_1.jpg) 11 January 1917 Scapa Flow to Swarbacks Minn & at Scapa Flow Lat 58.9, Long -3.1 7.30am: Discharged Commander Rayne to HMS Resolution. 9.30am to 10.20am: Court Martial held on board. 11.07am: Weighed anchor & proceeded as required for exercising in Flow. Exercised at General Quarters. 11.30am: Carried out 6” firing with reduced charge at towed target. 12.30pm: Practice completed, returned to Fleet anchorage. 12.48pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in F2 berth. 3.30pm: Ammunition lighter alongside. Hands getting in ammunition. 4.00pm: Storeship alongside. Hands getting in provisions. 7.00pm: Discharged Eng. Lieut. Commander Harvey. 8.22pm: Weighed anchor & proceeded as required for leaving harbour. 8.59pm: Passed outer obstruction. 9.30pm: Pentland Skerries abeam. 9.45pm: Commenced ZZ 20° each way. 4f73cbb0a2fc8ea903000e63: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/028_0.jpg) 12 January 1917 Scapa Flow to Swarbacks Minn & at Swarbacks Minn [Olna Firth] Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 2.30am: Fair Island abeam. 5.45am: Sighted Eshaness Light N65°E. 6.45am: Resumed 20° ZZ. 7.15am: Negative ZZ. 7.25am: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 7.35am: Passed thro’ Obstruction & proceeded to Olna Firth. 8.00am: Stopped & came to in No. 6 berth Olna Firth. Collier secured alongside. 9.15am: Commenced coaling. 11.07am: Finished coaling. [Received 370 tons] 11.35am: Collier shoved off. Fresh beef received 943lbs; 428lbs Mutton. Vegetables received: Potatoes 2800lbs; Onions 480lbs; Carrots 480lbs. 4f73cbb1a2fc8ea903000e64: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/028_1.jpg) 13 January 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 4f73cbb1a2fc8ea903000e65: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/029_0.jpg) 14 January 1917 Anchored in Olna Firth [& at Sea] Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 4.20pm: Weighed anchor & proceeded with HMS Minotaur & HMS Dundee. 4.53pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 5.00pm: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 7.00pm: HMS Dundee returned to harbour (engine defects). 7.12pm: Altered course to close steamer. 7.45pm: Resumed course. 8.05pm: Muckle Flugga Light abeam. 4f73cbb1a2fc8ea903000e66: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/029_1.jpg) 15 January 1917 [At Sea] Lat 64.0, Long -3.4 [DR] 5.15am: Parted company with HMS Minotaur. 8.00am: Commenced ZZ, 20° each way. 4.30pm: Negative ZZ. 4f73cbb1a2fc8ea903000e67: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/030_0.jpg) 16 January 1917 [At Sea] Lat 64.3, Long -5.4 [Obs] 7.00am: ZZ 20° each way. 5.30pm: Negative ZZ. 4f73cbb1a2fc8ea903000e68: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/030_1.jpg) 17 January 1917 [At Sea] Lat 63.5, Long -5.5 [Obs] 9.00am: Sighted HMS Minotaur & HMS Duke of Cornwall. 9.45am: Carried out Range Finder Exercise on Minotaur. 10.57am: Closed Duke of Cornwall. 11.00am: Duke of Cornwall proceeded towing target. Carried out 1” aiming practice at target. 12.15pm: Finished firing. Duke of Cornwall hauled in target. 12.30pm: Proceeded & ZZ 37° each way. 2.30pm: Sighted steamer bearing WNW. 2.45pm: Altered course west to intercept. 3.15pm: Took station astern of Minotaur. 4.05pm: In company with Minotaur & Duke of Cornwall. 4f73cbb2a2fc8ea903000e69: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/031_0.jpg) 18 January 1917 Sea to Swarbacks Minn or at Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in No. 4 Berth Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 In company with HMS Minotaur & HMS Duke of Cornwall. 4.12am: Sighted Eshaness Light. 7.00am: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 7.14am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 7.35am: Came to. 8.30am: Collier came alongside. 8.55am: Commenced coaling. 9.30am: Mr. Ellis, Asst. Paymaster RNR, joined ship. 12.15pm: Finished coaling. [Received 685 tons] 12.30pm: Cast off collier. Fresh beef received 1220lbs; Mutton 558lbs 4f73cbb2a2fc8ea903000e6a: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/031_1.jpg) 19 January 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 7.45pm: HMS Minotaur sailed. Vegetables received: Potatoes – 8960lbs; Carrots – 336lbs; Onions – 720lbs. 4f73cbb2a2fc8ea903000e6b: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/032_0.jpg) 20 January 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 8.55am: Collier came alongside. 10.00am: Finished coaling. [Received 56 tons] Fresh beef received 1316lbs; Mutton 306lbs 4f73cbb2a2fc8ea903000e6c: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/032_1.jpg) 21 January 1917 Swarbacks Minn to Sea & at Swarbacks Minn Lat 60.9, Long -3.2 [DR] 4.00am: HMS Shannon arrived. 7.08am: Weighed anchor & proceeded as required for leaving harbour. 7.38am: HMS Minotaur entered harbour. 7.45am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 7.53am: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 8.30am: Commenced ZZ 20° each way with Eshaness N65°E 5 miles. 11.00am: Sighted HMS Kildonan Castle with 2 destroyers. 11.08am: Altered course to close Kildonen Castle. 2.10pm: In position 4 cables astern of Kildonan Castle. ZZ at 2.20. 3.55pm: Increased to 18 knots to take station ahead of Kildonan Castle. 4.24pm: Reduced to 15 knots, in station ahead of Kildonan Castle. 4.30pm: Destroyers parted company. 4.50pm: Negative ZZ. 4f73cbb2a2fc8ea903000e6d: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/033_0.jpg) 22 January 1917 At Sea Lat 66.6, Long -0.2 [DR] HMS Kildonan Castle in company. 8.30am: Commenced ZZ, 15° each way. 4.30pm: Negative ZZ. 4f73cbb3a2fc8ea903000e6e: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/033_1.jpg) 23 January 1917 At Sea Lat 71.1, Long 10.6 [Obs] HMS Kildonan Castle in company. 8.00am: Commenced ZZ, 15° each way. 10.00am: Course as required for taking station on Kildonan Castle for Control Exercise. Exercised at General Quarters & Fire Stations. 11.00am: Course as required for resuming station ahead of Kildonan Castle. 11.25am: In station. 3.30pm: Negative ZZ. 4f73cbb3a2fc8ea903000e6f: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/034_0.jpg) 24 January 1917 At Sea Lat 72.1, Long 25.7 [Obs] HMS Kildonan Castle in company. 7.00am: Commenced ZZ, 15° each way. 8.25am: Altered course & parted company with Kildonan Castle. [Kildonan Castle proceeded to Kola inlet – see log] 8.30am: Commenced ZZ, 20° each way. 2.00pm: Negative ZZ. 4f73cbb3a2fc8ea903000e70: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/034_1.jpg) 25 January 1917 At Sea Lat 71.1, Long 9.4 [Obs] 7.30am: Commenced ZZ, 20° each way. 4.30pm: Negative ZZ. 4f73cbb3a2fc8ea903000e71: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/035_0.jpg) 26 January 1917 At Sea Lat 67.0, Long 1.6 [Obs] 7.45am: Commenced ZZ, 20° each way. 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters & Collision Stations. 10.45am: Connected Hand Steering gear & steering by hand until 11.15 – Course uncertain. 11.15am: Resumed course S53°W & ZZ 20°. 5.00pm: Negative ZZ. 4f73cbb3a2fc8ea903000e72: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/035_1.jpg) 27 January 1917 At Sea Lat 63.8, Long -3.4 [DR] 8.00am: Commenced ZZ, 20° each way. 6.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f73cbb4a2fc8ea903000e73: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/036_0.jpg) 28 January 1917 Sea to Swarbacks Minn or at Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 3.35am: Sighted loom of Muckle Flugga Light S78E (approx). 4.00am: Sighted Eshaness Light South. 5.48am: Altered course as required for Swept Channel. 6.47am: Muckle Roe abeam. 6.57am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 7.20am: Stopped & came to in No. 5 berth Olna Firth. 8.00am: Collier came alongside. 8.20am: Commenced coaling. 4.03pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1310 tons] 4.20pm: Collier cast off. 7.45pm: HMS Shannon, HMS Achilles & HMS Dundee arrived. Fresh beef received 2788lbs; 466lbs Mutton. Vegetables received: 5040lbs Potatoes; 298lbs Carrots; 600lbs Onions. 4f73cbb4a2fc8ea903000e74: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/036_1.jpg) 29 January 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 4f73cbb4a2fc8ea903000e75: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/037_0.jpg) 30 January 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 1.15am: HMS Shannon & HMS Dundee sailed. 3.50am: HMS Minotaur arrived. 8.00am: Landed Royal Marines. pm: Divers examining rudder & propellers. 4f73cbb4a2fc8ea903000e76: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/037_1.jpg) 31 January 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 9.00am: Landed Seamens marching party. 5.00pm: Burnt Searchlights. LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1917 4f73cbb5a2fc8ea903000e78: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/038_1.jpg) 4f73cbb5a2fc8ea903000e79: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/039_0.jpg) 4f73cbb5a2fc8ea903000e7a: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/039_1.jpg) 1 February 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 0.15am: HMS Achilles & HMS Royal Scot sailed. 7.30am: Worked Main Derrick hoisted out Pinnace rigged for diving. 8.10am: Storeship Volturnus came alongside. Hands clearing storeship, stowing stores & provisions. Exercised divers 11.30am: Volturnus shoved off. 3.30pm: Hoisted in pinnace. Fresh beef received 1270lbs. Vegetables received: 3360lbs Potatoes; 600lbs Onions; 321lbs Carrots. 4f73cbb5a2fc8ea903000e7b: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/040_0.jpg) 2 February 1917 Anchored in Olna Firth [& at Sea] Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 9.30am: Exercised at General Quarters. 5.00pm: Burnt searchlights for 20 minutes. 9.00pm: HMS Duke of Clarence proceeded. 10.20pm: Weighed anchor. 10.28pm: Proceeded as required for leaving harbour. 10.55pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 11.02pm: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 11.40pm: ZZ 20° each way. 4f73cbb6a2fc8ea903000e7c: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/040_1.jpg) 3 February 1917 [At Sea] Lat 63.1, Long -3.0 [Obs] 7.40am: Sighted HMS Duke of Clarence bearing W by S. 11.15am: ZZ 37° each way Duke of Clarence in company. 8.35pm: Duke of Clarence steering gear disabled. Duke of Clarence stopped. 8.35 to 10.16 Courses as required for standing by Duke of Clarence. 10.16pm: Proceeded. 11.20pm: ZZ 2 points. 4f73cbb6a2fc8ea903000e7d: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/041_0.jpg) 4 February 1917 At Sea Lat 64.6, Long -3.5 HMS Duke of Clarence in company. 7.45am: Commenced ZZ 20°. 9.30am: Negative ZZ. 11.25am: Altered course to close Duke of Clarence. 11.40am: Altered course with Duke of Clarence astern. 4f73cbb6a2fc8ea903000e7e: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/041_1.jpg) 5 February 1917 [At Sea] Lat 63.7, Long -5.3 [Obs] 7.30am: ZZ 20° each way. 4.35pm: Altered course to close HMS Duke of Clarence. Negative ZZ. 4f73cbb6a2fc8ea903000e7f: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/042_0.jpg) 6 February 1917 [At Sea] Lat 63.5, Long -5.0 [DR] In company with HMS Duke of Clarence. 7.30am: ZZ 20°. 3.00pm: Negative ZZ to close D of C. 3.45pm: Altered course & parted company with Duke of Clarence. 9.00pm: Lost overboard:- Lanterns Bulb ~ Patt 53. one in no.; Hoses canvas 40 ft. 4 in no; Bogies [?] transporting 2 in no. Also:- Brush, Rammer Spray [?] for 6" BL [Breach Loader], one in no.; & Telescope No. 36423 for 6" BL gun. 4f73cbb6a2fc8ea903000e80: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/042_1.jpg) 7 February 1917 [At Sea] Lat 63.5, Long -3.2 [DR] 2.20am: Commenced ZZ 20° each way. 7.43am: Sighted HMS Amsterdam bearings E½N. 7.50am: Altered course to close. 8.00am: ZZ 20° each way Amsterdam astern. 11.00am: Negative ZZ. 11.16am: Resumed ZZ 20°. 11.38am: Negative ZZ. Noon: ZZ 20°. 2.45pm: Negative ZZ. 3.30pm: Turned 16 points to port to close Amsterdam. 4.00pm: Parted company with Amsterdam. 4f73cbb7a2fc8ea903000e81: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/043_0.jpg) 8 February 1917 Sea to Swarbacks Minn or at Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 1.15am: Passed & challenged French armed cruiser Champagne. [Ex-RN Oropesa – see Ships of the Royal Navy Part 2] 1.30am: Commenced ZZ, 15° each way. 1.50am: Sighted Eshaness Light S62°E. 2.25am: Hillswick Light S81°E. 2.56am: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 3.08am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 3.25am: Stopped & came to in No. 5 berth Olna Firth. 7.45am: Collier came alongside. 8.05am: Commenced coaling. 10.30am: Surgeon Allchin joined. 2.25pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1195 tons] 2.35pm: Collier cast off. Fresh beef received 2325lbs; 460 lbs mutton. Vegetables received: 6720lbs Potatoes; 720lbs Onions; 324lbs Carrots. 4f73cbb7a2fc8ea903000e82: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/043_1.jpg) 9 February 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 10.30am: Sent 300lbs of bread to HMS Duke of Clarence. 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 311. 4f73cbb7a2fc8ea903000e83: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/044_0.jpg) 10 February 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 4.30pm: Read Warrant No. 312. 4f73cbb7a2fc8ea903000e84: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/044_1.jpg) 11 February 1917 [Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth & at Sea] Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 5.45pm: Weighed anchor. 5.55pm: Proceeded out of harbour with HMS Royal Scot in company. 6.14pm: Passed thro’ obstruction. 6.21pm: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 7.30pm: Parted company with Royal Scot. 10.00pm: ZZ 20° each way. 4f73cbb7a2fc8ea903000e85: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/045_0.jpg) 12 February 1917 At Sea Lat 63.3, Long -2.0 [DR] 7.30am: Sighted HMS Royal Scot bearing South. 7.53am: Altered course with Royal Scot. 8.00am: Commenced 20° ZZ. 10.00am: Negative ZZ. Exercised at General Quarters. 10.15am: Carried out Range Finder Exercise at Royal Scot. 11.15am: Finished RF Exercise. 3.00pm: Altered course to close Royal Scot. 3.15pm: ZZ 20°. 5.05pm: Altered course with Royal Scot astern. 4f73cbb8a2fc8ea903000e86: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/045_1.jpg) 13 February 1917 At Sea Lat 64.4, Long -3.4 [Obs] HMS Royal Scot in company. 4f73cbb8a2fc8ea903000e87: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/046_0.jpg) 14 February 1917 At Sea Lat 63.5, Long -5.1 [Obs] HMS Royal Scot in company. 3.15am: Commenced 2 point ZZ. 9.00am: ZZ 20°. 1.55pm: Altered course to close Royal Scot. 6.00pm: Royal Scot astern. 4f73cbb8a2fc8ea903000e88: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/046_1.jpg) 15 February 1917 At Sea Lat 63.4, Long -4.0 [Obs] HMS Royal Scot in company. 7.00am: ZZ 2 points. 9.00am: Altered course to close Royal Scot. 4.10pm: Sighted steamer. 4.12pm: Altered course to intercept her. 4.50pm: As required for standing by steamer, whilst being boarded by Royal Scot. Position 62°50’N, 4°40’W. 5.30pm: Proceeded with Royal Scot in company. 5.33pm: Commence ZZ 20°. 6.15pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f73cbb8a2fc8ea903000e89: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/047_0.jpg) 16 February 1917 Sea to Swarbacks Minn & at Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 HMS Royal Scot in company. 4.00am: Eshaness Light bearing S42°E. 4.27am: Sighted Muckle Roe Light ahead. 5.25am: Course as required for Swept channel. 5.53am: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 6.03am: Passed through Obstruction. 6.26am: Stopped. 6.30am: Came to in No. 4 berth Olna Firth. 7.45am: Collier secured alongside. 8.05am: Commenced coaling. 11.00am: Lost overboard by accident. Clump Block 13”, one in no. 1.20pm: Finished coaling. [Received 970 tons] 1.30pm: Collier cast off. Fresh beef received 2816lbs; 480 lbs mutton. 4f73cbb8a2fc8ea903000e8a: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/047_1.jpg) 17 February 1917 Swarbacks Minn to Sea & at Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 314 & 315. 5.49pm: Weighed anchor. 5.55pm: Proceeded, with HMS Duke of Clarence in company, as required for leaving harbour. 6.22pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 6.25pm: Parted company with Duke of Clarence. 6.30pm: Muckle Roe Light abeam. Course as required for swept channel. Vegetables received: Potatoes 7840lbs; Carrots 210lbs; Onions 600lbs. 4f73cbb9a2fc8ea903000e8b: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/048_0.jpg) 18 February 1917 At Sea Lat 63.9, Long -3.6 [Obs] 7.00am: ZZ 2 points. 8.10am: Sighted HMS Duke of Clarence bearing East. 4.45pm: Sighted HMS Duke of Clarence bearing S23°W 5.10pm: ZZ 20°, with D of C 4 cables astern. 6.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f73cbb9a2fc8ea903000e8c: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/048_1.jpg) 19 February 1917 At Sea Lat 64.4, Long -2.2 [Obs] HMS Duke of Clarence in company. 7.00am: ZZ 20°. 8.15am: Sighted smoke bearing E by N. 9.22am: Duke of Clarence boarded steamer. 10.10am: Steamer proceeded. 10.30am: Exercised at General Quarters. 10.45am: Carried out Range Finder Exercise on Duke of Clarence. 11.30am: Completed exercise. 5.40pm: ZZ 20°, with Duke of Clarence 4 cables astern. 6.15pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f73cbb9a2fc8ea903000e8d: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/049_0.jpg) 20 February 1917 At Sea Lat 63.2, Long -5.4 [Obs] HMS Duke of Clarence in company. 7.00am: ZZ 20°. 10.00am: Exercised at Collision Stations. 1.00pm: Altered course to close Duke of Clarence. 5.36pm: ZZ 20°, with Duke of Clarence 4 cables astern. 6.30pm: Negative ZZ. 4f73cbb9a2fc8ea903000e8e: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/049_1.jpg) 21 February 1917 At Sea Lat 63.2, Long -4.8 [DR] HMS Duke of Clarence in company. 7.00am: ZZ 20°. 2.30pm: Altered course to close Duke of Clarence. 4.00pm: Altered course (negative ZZ) to close Duke of Clarence. 4.15pm: ZZ 20°; parted company with Duke of Clarence. 6.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f73cbb9a2fc8ea903000e8f: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/050_0.jpg) 22 February 1917 Sea to Swarbacks Minn or at Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 0.35am: Eshaness Light bearing S25°W. 1.00am: Sighted Muckle Roe Light. 1.05am: Sighted Hillswick Light. 1.50am: Course as required for Swept channel. 2.15am: Muckle Roe abeam. 2.22am: Passed through Obstruction. 2.48am: Stopped & came to in No. 4 berth Olna Firth. Found HMS Cochrane at anchor. 7.40am: Collier came alongside. 7.53am: Commenced coaling. 2.00pm: Puffer alongside with stores. 3.05pm: Finished coaling. [Received 964 tons] 3.20pm: Collier cast off. Fresh beef received 2359lbs; 524lbs mutton. Vegetables received: 4480lbs Potatoes; 600lbs Onions; 308lbs Carrots. 4f73cbbaa2fc8ea903000e90: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/050_1.jpg) 23 February 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 6.30pm: Watch exercised at Control exercise & burning searchlights. 7.30pm: First Advance Party proceeded on leave. 4f73cbbaa2fc8ea903000e91: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/051_0.jpg) 24 February 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 8.00am: Landed Seamen & Marines Marching Parties. am: Hands oiling wire hawsers & as required. 6.00pm: HMS Amsterdam sailed. 8.45pm: HMS Cochrane sailed. 4f73cbbaa2fc8ea903000e92: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/051_1.jpg) 25 February 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 4f73cbbaa2fc8ea903000e93: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/052_0.jpg) 26 February 1917 Swarbacks Minn to Sea & at Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 9.30am: Exercised at General Quarters. 8.51pm: Weighed anchor & proceeded as required for leaving harbour. 9.15pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 9.24pm: Muckle Roe abeam. Course as required for Swept Channel. Fresh beef received 352lbs; 488lbs mutton. Vegetables received: Potatoes 2800lbs; Carrots 224lbs; Onions 360lbs. 4f73cbbaa2fc8ea903000e94: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/052_1.jpg) 27 February 1917 At Sea Lat 63.4, Long -1.6 [DR] 7.30am: ZZ 20°. 8.14am: Sighted HMS Dundee bearing NW½W. 8.33am: Ceased ZZ. 8.45am: Resumed ZZ. 9.15am: Ceased ZZ. 9.30am: ZZ 20°. 3.02pm: HMS Dundee in company. 5.30pm: Altered course to close Dundee. 6.00pm: ZZ 20°, with Dundee astern. 6.30pm: Negative ZZ. 4f73cbbba2fc8ea903000e95: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/053_0.jpg) 28 February 1917 At Sea Lat 64.5, Long -2.0 [Obs] HMS Dundee in company. 6.30am: Altered course to close Dundee. 6.40am: ZZ 20°. 9.15am: Sighted Norwegian Barque Storegrund, Copenhagen to St Thomas West Indies in Ballast[?]. 10.25am: Dundee boarding ship. 11.30am: ZZ 20°. Vessel allowed to proceed. 3.30pm: Altered course to close Dundee. 3.50pm: ZZ 20°. 5.30pm: Altered course to close Dundee. 6.00pm: ZZ 20°. 6.30pm: Negative ZZ. 11.00pm: Lost touch with Dundee. LOGS FOR MARCH 1917 4f73cbbba2fc8ea903000e96: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/053_1.jpg) 4f73cbbba2fc8ea903000e97: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/054_0.jpg) 4f73cbbba2fc8ea903000e98: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/054_1.jpg) 1 March 1917 At Sea Lat 64.1, Long -4.5 [Obs/est] 7.45am: Commenced ZZ 20°. 3.30pm: Sighted HMS Dundee on starboard bow. 5.50pm: Altered course to close Dundee. 6.09pm: Dundee astern. 4f73cbbba2fc8ea903000e99: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/055_0.jpg) 2 March 1917 At Sea Lat 63.3, Long -5.2 [Obs/est] HMS Dundee in company. 6.45am: Altered course to close Dundee. 9.05am: Altered course with Dundee astern. 11.50am: Sighted steamer on port beam. 11.55am: Altered course to close steamer. 1.00pm: Norwegian steamer Drammensfiord, Bergen to Halifax, examined by Dundee & allowed to proceed. In 63°18’N 5°10’W. 3.30pm: Altered course to close Dundee. 3.44pm: Altered course & parted company. 11.30pm: Commenced sounding. 4f73cbbca2fc8ea903000e9a: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/055_1.jpg) 3 March 1917 Sea to Swarbacks Minn or at Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 2.00am: Sighted Eshaness Light S19°E. 3.15am: Course as required for Swept channel & entering Swarbacks Minn. 3.57am: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 3.46am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 4.10am: Stopped. 4.12am: Came to. Found HMS Cochrane & HMS Shannon at anchor. 7.50am: Collier came alongside. 8.10am: Commenced coaling. 2.30pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1030 tons] 2.45pm: Cast off collier. Fresh beef received 337lbs; 422lbs mutton. Vegetables received: Potatoes - 3920lbs; Carrots - 448lbs; Onions 480lbs. 4f73cbbca2fc8ea903000e9b: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/056_0.jpg) 4 March 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 10.05am: Storeship Volhynia alongside. Hands getting in store & provisions & storing same. 1.25pm: Volhynia cast off. 4f73cbbca2fc8ea903000e9c: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/056_1.jpg) 5 March 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 4.00pm: Read Warrants No. 316 & 317. 4.30pm: HMS Cochrane shifted berth. 5.00pm: HMS Minotaur arrived. 9.30pm: HMS Cochrane sailed. 4f73cbbca2fc8ea903000e9d: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/057_0.jpg) 6 March 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 9.05pm: HMS Shannon sailed. Fresh beef received 2352lbs; 849lbs mut. 4f73cbbca2fc8ea903000e9e: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/057_1.jpg) 7 March 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 2.00am: HMS Achilles arrived. am: Divers examining rudder & propellers. 7.00pm: HMS Duke of Clarence sailed. 4f73cbbda2fc8ea903000e9f: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/058_0.jpg) 8 March 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 8.00am: Landed Marines & Seamen Marching Parties. 4.30pm: 1st Advanced leave party returned. Paid monthly advance to Ship’s company. 4f73cbbda2fc8ea903000ea0: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/058_1.jpg) 9 March 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 7.00am: Hospital Ship RFA Berbice arrived & anchored in Olna Firth. 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 318. Fresh beef received 852lbs. Vegetables received: Potatoes 6608lbs; Carrots - 448lbs. 4f73cbbda2fc8ea903000ea1: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/059_0.jpg) 10 March 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth [& at Sea] Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 8.30am: HMS Royal Scot proceeded. 12.50pm: HMS Royal Scot arrived. 2.00pm: Landed Seamen Marching party. 5.00pm: Lieut. Hodge RNR lent to HMS Fiona. 6.30pm: Discharged Lieut. Commander Morris to HMS Vernon. [Shore establishment] 7.20pm: Weighed anchor. 7.30pm: Proceeded out of harbour with HMS Fiona. 7.57pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 8.00pm: Parted company with Fiona. 8.06pm: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 9.15pm: Commenced ZZ 20°. 4f73cbbda2fc8ea903000ea2: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/059_1.jpg) 11 March 1917 At Sea Lat 63.4, Long -3.8 [assumed?] 5.40am: Negative ZZ. 7.10am: ZZ 20°. 4.36pm: Sighted steamer bearing NE. 4.43pm: Altered course to close. 5.19pm: Stopped & lowered boat to examine Norwegian SS Alb. W. Selmer. Trondheim to Hampton Roads in 63°08N 3°24’W. 5.55pm: Proceeded & circled round steamer. Lost by accident 65 fathoms Neptune log line & rotator. 6.40pm: Stopped & hoisted boat. 6.55pm: Proceeded to circle round steamer; steamer stopped. 10.45pm: Directed steamer to proceed to Halifax. Set course. 11.00am: Commenced ZZ 20°. 4f73cbbda2fc8ea903000ea3: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/060_0.jpg) 12 March 1917 At Sea Lat 63.1, Long 0.8 [Obs] 9.00am: Negative ZZ. 9.55am: Sighted HMS Fiona. 10.30am: Fiona took station astern. 10.39am: Sighted HMS Minotaur. 11.40am: Stopped & received despatches by boat from Minotaur. 11.50am: Proceeded. 12.07pm: Commenced ZZ 20°. 2.38pm: Altered course to close Fiona. 7.00pm: ZZ 33°. 8.30pm: Altered course to close Fiona. Ceased ZZ. 9.07pm: ZZ 20°. Midnight: ZZ 33°. 4f73cbbea2fc8ea903000ea4: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/060_1.jpg) 13 March 1917 At Sea Lat 64.2, Long -1.2 [DR] 6.00am: Ceased ZZ. 6.20am: ZZ 20°. 6.45am: Sighted HMS Fiona. 9.00am: Ceased ZZ. 9.45am: Resumed ZZ. 10.24am: Exercised at general quarters. 4.00pm: Altered course to close Fiona. 8.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 9.30pm: Recommenced ZZ 20°. 4f73cbbea2fc8ea903000ea5: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/061_0.jpg) 14 March 1917 Sea to Swarbacks Minn or at Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 1.40am: Ceased ZZ. 2.15am: ZZ 20°. 2.35am: Sighted Eshaness Light S15°E. 4.00am: Negative ZZ. 4.40am: Course as required for Swept Channel. 4.56am: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 5.00am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 5.22am: Stopped. 5.26am: Came to. 7.35am: Collier came alongside. 7.52am: Commenced coaling. 11.00am: Russian Cruiser Varyag arrived & anchored in Busta Voe. 1.40pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1040 tons] 2.00pm: Collier cast off. Vegetables received: Potatoes 3360lbs; Onions 480lbs; Carrots 336lbs. 4f73cbbea2fc8ea903000ea6: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/061_1.jpg) 15 March 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 5.30pm: Russian Cruiser Varyag sailed. 8.30pm: Lieut. Hodge RNR lent to HMS Fiona. 9.00pm: HMS Fiona sailed. Midnight: Weighed anchor & proceeded out of harbour. Fresh beef received 2219lbs. Vegetables received: 3360lbs Potatoes. 4f73cbbea2fc8ea903000ea7: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/062_0.jpg) 16 March 1917 At Sea Lat 63.0, Long -1.1 [DR] 0.30am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 0.38am: Muckle Roe abeam. 2.45am: Muckle Flugga Light bearing S82°E 25 miles. 5.30am: Commenced ZZ. 6.00am: Sighted HMS Fiona. 10.00am: Altered course to close Fiona. 5.40pm: Ceased ZZ. 6.30pm: Commenced ZZ 33°. 4f73cbbfa2fc8ea903000ea8: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/062_1.jpg) 17 March 1917 At Sea Lat 63.2, Long -1.1 [DR] 6.15am: ZZ 20°. 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. 1.20pm: Heard steamer’s siren. [weather foggy] 1.27pm: Sighted Norwegian SS Tanafiord, Halifax to Bergen, in 60°50’N 2°10’W; altered course to port & circled round steamer. 1.55pm: Steamer allowed to proceed. 4.35pm: Negative ZZ. 5.15pm: Sighted HMS Fiona on starboard bow. 5.25pm: Fiona took station astern. 5.45pm: ZZ 20°. 6.45pm: Fiona reduced speed & dropped astern. 8.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 10.30pm: Sighted HMS Amsterdam. 4f73cbbfa2fc8ea903000ea9: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/063_0.jpg) 18 March 1917 At Sea Lat 64.4, Long -0.8 [Obs] 5.30am: ZZ 20°. 6.55am: Sighted HMS Fiona on port bow. 7.00am: Altered course to close Fiona. 7.15am: Commenced ZZ 20°. 3.00pm: Altered course to close Fiona. 3.30pm: Resumed ZZ 20°. 6.20pm: Altered course to close Fiona. 7.00pm: ZZ 20°. 7.30pm: 12 knots & ZZ 33°, Fiona speed 10 knots & dropped astern. 4f73cbbfa2fc8ea903000eaa: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/063_1.jpg) 19 March 1917 At Sea Lat 64.6, Long -4.6 [DR] 6.00am: Altered course to close HMS Fiona. 6.15pm: Sighted Fiona. 6.30am: ZZ 20°. 11.27am: ZZ 23°. 1.25pm: Reduced to 8 knots to secure washdeck locker. [From RRPedia: Washdeck Locker - Ventilated galvanised steel locker for keeping upper deck gear in] 4.15pm: Commenced ZZ 20°. 6.15pm: Altered course to close Fiona. 8.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f73cbbfa2fc8ea903000eab: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/064_0.jpg) 20 March 1917 At Sea Lat 62.7, Long -1.3 [Obs] 4.45am: Commenced ZZ 20°. 6.05am: Altered course to close HMS Fiona. 9.45am: Altered course to close HMS Fiona. 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. 11.37am: Fiona bearing N19°W 15 cables. 12.40pm: Sighted smoke bearing South. 12.48pm: Altered course to close steamer. 2.00pm: Steamer (Norwegian SS John Blumer, New York to Bergen in 62°22’N 1°8’W) stopped, bearing West 2 miles; circled round steamer whilst Fiona boarded. 2.50pm: Altered course to intercept second steamer. 3.38pm: Fiona examining steamer (Dutch SS Batjan, Amsterdam to Halifax, in 62°19’N 1°5’W). 4.00pm: Proceeded with Fiona in company. 4.20pm: Commenced ZZ 20° & parted company with Fiona. 8.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.13pm: Sighted Muckle Flugga Light S63°W. 10.10pm: Out Skerries Light abeam. 4f73cbbfa2fc8ea903000eac: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/064_1.jpg) 21 March 1917 At Sea to Scapa Flow & at Scapa Flow Lat 58.9, Long -3.1 1.27am: Fair Island South Light abeam 15½ miles. 4.00am: Commenced ZZ 20°. 5.00am: Sighted Copinsay Light N 22°W & Pentland Skerries N70°W. 6.07am: Courses as required for passing north of Pentland Skerries & East of Swona. 7.06am: Passed thro’ Hoxa gate. 7.27am: Stopped & came to in B7 berth. 7.56am: Collier came alongside. 8.35am: Commenced coaling. 3.45pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1270 tons] 4.00pm: Collier cast off. 9.50pm: Second advance leave party returned. 4f73cbc0a2fc8ea903000ead: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/065_0.jpg) 22 March 1917 Scapa Flow Lat 58.9, Long -3.1 10.00am: Drew Paravanes. 7.00pm: HMS Shannon sailed. Fresh beef received 2941lbs; 890lbs mutton. Vegetables received: 6600lbs Potatoes; 650lbs Onions. 4f73cbc0a2fc8ea903000eae: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/065_1.jpg) 23 March 1917 Scapa Flow Lat 58.9, Long -3.1 7.00am: Rigged Pinnace for diving. am&pm: Hands working about Paravanes & as required. 1.00pm: Grand Fleet sailed. 7.00pm: Unrigged Diving boat. 4f73cbc0a2fc8ea903000eaf: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/066_0.jpg) 24 March 1917 Scapa Flow to Sea & at Scapa Flow Lat 58.9, Long -3.1 am: Hands working about Paravanes & as required. 6.10pm: Weighed & proceeded out of harbour. 6.35pm: Passed thro’ Hoxa Obstruction. Course as required for passing East of Swona & north of Pentland Skerries. 10.40pm: Fair Island South Light abeam 10½ miles. 4f73cbc0a2fc8ea903000eb0: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/066_1.jpg) 25 March 1917 At Sea Lat 62.2, Long -3.8 [Obs] 5.15am: Commenced ZZ. 6.35am: Sighted Norwegian SS Labor [?] from Halifax to Stubbekiobing [Stubbekobing] in 61°42'N 3°29'W. 7.53am: Steamer allowed to proceed. 10.15am: Sighted HMS Fiona. 12.45pm: Altered course to close Fiona. 3.00pm: Altered course to close Fiona. 6.30pm: Altered course to close Fiona. 4f73cbc0a2fc8ea903000eb1: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/067_0.jpg) 26 March 1917 At Sea Lat 63.7, Long -2.1 [Obs] 9.15am: Sighted HMS Shannon ahead. 3.00pm: Sighted HMS Fiona bearing NE. 4.05pm: Fiona ahead. 5.30pm: Commenced ZZ 20°. 9.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f73cbc1a2fc8ea903000eb2: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/067_1.jpg) 27 March 1917 At Sea Lat 64.3, Long -3.1 [DR] 5.26am: Altered course to close HMS Fiona. 5.37am: ZZ 20°. 8.08am: Altered course to intercept Dutch SS Cornelis, Rotterdam to Halifax in 63°48’N 3°31’W. 9.58am: Steamer allowed to proceed. 10.00am: ZZ 23°. Exercised at General Quarters. 3.30pm: ZZ 22°. 4.15pm: Altered course to take station ahead of Fiona. 5.30pm: Fiona 1½ miles astern. 6.30pm: Altered course to close Fiona. 6.51pm: 1 mile astern of Fiona. 9.00pm: ZZ 23°. 4f73cbc1a2fc8ea903000eb3: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/068_0.jpg) 28 March 1917 At Sea Lat 63.1, Long -1.4 [Obs] 6.40am: Sighted steamer S10°W. 7.15am: Steamer allowed to proceed. Swedish SS Boden in 63°17’N 1°18’W. 7.18am: Commenced ZZ 20°. 10.00am: Altered course to close HMS Fiona. 1.00pm: Altered course to take station ahead of Fiona. 6.00pm: Altered course to close Fiona. 9.45pm: Sighted steamer, altered course to close. 10.40pm: Fiona examining steamer. Norwegian SS Cometa, Bergen to South America via Sierra Leone in 62°51'N 1°43'W. 11.15pm: Proceeded with Fiona in company. Allowed steamer to proceed. 4f73cbc1a2fc8ea903000eb4: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/068_1.jpg) 29 March 1917 Sea to Swarbacks Minn & At Sea Lat 62.4, Long -0.7 [Obs] HMS Fiona in company. 3.35am: Sighted steamer on starboard bow. Norwegian SS Camilla, New York to Rotterdam in 62°52'N 2°30'W. 5.00am: ZZ 20°. Steamer boarded by Fiona & allowed to proceed. 5.20am: Altered course to intercept sailing ship. Norwegian Barque Indian Girl ex Fiol to Hampton Roads in 62°41'N 2°22'W. 6.30am: Proceeded & ZZ 20°. Sailing vessel allowed to proceed. 9.25am: Sighted sailing vessel bearing E by S. Danish Barquentine Atlantic, Cadiz to Bergen in 62°30’N 0°33'W. 10.45am: Fiona boarding sailing ship. 11.33am: ZZ 20°. Sailing vessel allowed to proceed. 7.10pm: Eshaness Light S50E. 7.28pm: Altered course for St. Magnus Bay Swept Channel. 8.25pm: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 9.10pm: Stopped & came to in No. 4 berth Olna Firth. 4f73cbc1a2fc8ea903000eb5: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/069_0.jpg) 30 March 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 7.15am: Collier secured alongside. 7.35am: Commenced coaling. 10.00am: Lieut. Hodge RNR rejoined from HMS Fiona. 3.05pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1270 tons] 3.15pm: Collier cast off. 4f73cbc1a2fc8ea903000eb6: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/069_1.jpg) 31 March 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 1.15pm: HMS Shannon & HMS Dundee proceeded. 2.30pm: HMS Shannon & HMS Dundee returned. 4.30pm: Read Warrants Nos. 319 & 320. 5.00pm: Paid Quarterly Settlement to Ship’s Company. 8.30pm: HMS Minotaur arrived. Fresh Beef received 3272 lbs. Vegetables received: Potatoes 7700lbs; Onions 480lbs; Carrots 336lbs. LOGS FOR APRIL 1917 4f73cbc2a2fc8ea903000eb8: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/070_1.jpg) 4f73cbc2a2fc8ea903000eb9: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/071_0.jpg) [Signed] R Hyde Captain [Richard Hyde] 4f73cbc2a2fc8ea903000eba: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/071_1.jpg) 1 April 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 11.00pm: HMS Shannon & HMS Dundee sailed. 4f73cbc2a2fc8ea903000ebb: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/072_0.jpg) 2 April 1917 Swarbacks Minn to Sea or at Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.4, Long -1.7 [Obs] am: Hands rigging Paravanes. 10.00am: HMS Fiona sailed. 10.58am: Weighed anchor & proceeded out of harbour. 11.26am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 11.34am: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 12.15pm: Commenced ZZ 20°. 4f73cbc3a2fc8ea903000ebc: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/072_1.jpg) 3 April 1917 At Sea Lat 64.2, Long -3.6 [Obs] 4.30am: Sighted HMS Fiona ahead. 5.36am: Passed ahead of Fiona, distant 2 miles. 9.58am: Exercised at General Quarters & carried out Range Finding Exercise on Fiona. 11.40am: Exercise complete. 11.50am: Altered course to close Fiona. Noon: ZZ 20°. 3.47pm: Altered course to close Fiona. 4.00pm: Commenced ZZ 20°. Read Warrants Nos. 321 & 322 & 323. 7.52pm: Altered course Fiona astern. 9.00pm: Increased to 31° ZZ. 4f73cbc3a2fc8ea903000ebd: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/073_0.jpg) 4 April 1917 At Sea [No noon location] 4.25am: Altered course to close HMS Fiona. 4.34am: ZZ 20°. 7.07am: Altered course to close HMS Fiona. 10.30am: Exercising with Paravanes. 11.17am: Stopped. 11.37am: Proceeded. 1.40pm: Altered course to close Fiona. 6.30pm: Altered course to close Fiona. 7.07pm: Altered course to get astern of Fiona. 9.05pm: ZZ 31°. 4f73cbc3a2fc8ea903000ebe: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/073_1.jpg) 5 April 1917 At Sea [No noon location] 4.28am: Sighted HMS Fiona astern & altered course to close. 5.00am: Commenced ZZ 20°. 10.10am: Carried out Range Finding Exercise on Fiona. 11.40am: Finished RF Exercise. 11.45am: ZZ 20°. 3.15pm: Altered course to close Fiona. 3.50pm: Fiona hidden by heavy snow squalls. 4.00pm: Sighted Fiona & altered course to close. 6.10pm: Altered course to close Fiona. 6.30pm: ZZ 30°. 9.07pm: ZZ 22°. 4f73cbc3a2fc8ea903000ebf: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/074_0.jpg) 6 April 1917 At Sea [& at Swarbacks Minn] Lat 60.8, Long -1.6 [Using estimate from 6pm bearing as no noon location given] 4.40pm: Altered course to close HMS Fiona. 5.00am: ZZ 20°. 10.00am: Divine Service (Good Friday). 11.10am: Altered course to close Fiona. 11.24am: Parted company with Fiona. 6.00pm: Sighted Ronas Hill bearing S5°W. 9.27pm: Eshaness Light abeam & Muckle Roe Light ahead. 9.54pm: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 10.00pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 10.24pm: Stopped & came to in No. 7 berth Olna Firth. Found HMS Minotaur, HMS Shannon & HMS Achilles at anchor. 4f73cbc3a2fc8ea903000ec0: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/074_1.jpg) 7 April 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 4.30am: Store Carrier Volana came alongside. 6.00am: Rigged pinnace for diving. 7.30am: Volana shoved off. 9.40am: Collier came alongside. 9.55am: Commenced coaling. 10.30am: Mr Symonds, Gunner (T) [Torpedo] joined. 3.40pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1130 tons] 3.50pm: Collier cast off. 4f73cbc4a2fc8ea903000ec1: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/075_0.jpg) 8 April 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 Fresh Beef received 1438 lbs; 394lbs Mutton. Vegetables received: Onions 240lbs. 4f73cbc4a2fc8ea903000ec2: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/075_1.jpg) 9 April 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 8.30am: Landed Seamen & Marines marching parties. 9.30am: Court Martial assembled on board, President Captain R. Hyde, for the trial of Mr. Mitchels[?] Boatswain of HMS Minotaur. pm: Hands working about Paravanes. 7.30pm: Discharged Mr. Beyer, Gunner (T) to depot. Vegetables received: Potatoes 3300lbs; Turnips 336lbs; Parsnips 308lbs Onions 900lbs. 4f73cbc4a2fc8ea903000ec3: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/076_0.jpg) 10 April 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 8.00am: Landed Marching Parties. Remainder of hands working about Paravanes & as required. 10.00am: HMS Duke of Cornwall sailed. 11.00am: HMS Achilles sailed. 5.30pm: Read Warrant No. 324. Midnight: HMS Cochrane arrived. 4f73cbc4a2fc8ea903000ec4: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/076_1.jpg) 11 April 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. 1.00pm: Landed Seamen & Marines marching parties. 4f73cbc4a2fc8ea903000ec5: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/077_0.jpg) 12 April 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 am: Hands scraping funnels & as required. 1.00pm: Landed Seamen & Marines marching parties. 3.00pm: Mr. Wilcox, Liverpool Pilot, came on board. 4.25pm: HMS Minotaur sailed. 4.30pm: Fleet Surgeon Horley & Capt. Nutt[?] RMLI joined ship. 7.30pm: Discharged Fleet Surgeon Jones to HMS Royal Arthur. 8.30pm: Exercised Searchlight crews & night defence parties. 4f73cbc5a2fc8ea903000ec6: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/077_1.jpg) 13 April 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 am&pm: Hands scraping funnels & as required. am: Control parties at drill. 4f73cbc5a2fc8ea903000ec7: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/078_0.jpg) 14 April 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 11.00am: HMS Shannon sailed. 10.30pm: HMS Achilles arrived. 4f73cbc5a2fc8ea903000ec8: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/078_1.jpg) 15 April 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth [& at Sea] Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 8.40pm: Weighed. 8.55pm: Proceeded & got out Paravanes. 9.29pm: Passed through Obstruction. 9.37pm: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 4f73cbc5a2fc8ea903000ec9: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/079_0.jpg) 16 April 1917 At Sea, Swarbacks Minn to Liverpool Lat 58.7, Long -8.5 (Paravanes streamed) 4.00am: Reduced to 42 revs. & hoisted in Paravanes. 4.45am: Commenced ZZ 19°. 11.40am: Sighted & challenged AP [ Auxiliary Patrol? ] Vessel Walpole. 2.00pm: Sighted St. Kilda bearing S25°E, distant 33 miles. 7.00pm: Passed SS Metagama (British) & SS Finland (American). 8.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.04pm: Out Paravanes. 4f73cbc5a2fc8ea903000eca: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/079_1.jpg) 17 April 1917 Swarbacks Minn to Liverpool Lat 54.3, Long -5.1 (Paravanes streamed) 2.18am: Rinawros Light S9°E. [Aran Island] 3.19am: Observed track of torpedo pass ahead of ship Starboard to Port. 3.21am: Tory Island Light abeam 8 miles. 4.25am: Fanad Head abeam. 4.30am: Commenced ZZ 19°. 5.30am: Inishtrahull abeam. 7.00am: Rathlin Island ahead, negative ZZ. 7.30am: Benmore Head ahead. 8.45am: Commenced ZZ 19°. 9.30am: Maidens Light House N71°½W 10.20am: Mew Island abeam 5½ miles. 10.55am: Skulmartin Light Vessel abeam 5½ miles. 11.25am South Rock Light Vessel abeam 5½ miles. 2.30pm: Holyhead Light bearing S32½E. 3.30pm: Skerries bearing S50°E. 6.37pm: Passed Bar Light Vessel - courses & speeds as required for Liverpool Channel. 6.53pm: Passed Formby Light Vessel. 7.01pm: Hoisted in Paravanes. 8.20pm: Stopped & came to. Clocks put on 1 hour to BST. All times that follow are BST. 4f73cbc6a2fc8ea903000ecb: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/080_0.jpg) 18 April 1917 Liverpool – Anchored in R. Mersey Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 7.30am: Worked Main Derrick, hoisted out both picket boats & sent to Dockyard. am: Hands getting out ammunition & preparing for refit. 4f73cbc6a2fc8ea903000ecc: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/080_1.jpg) 19 April 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 6.00am: Port Watch proceeded on 10 days leave. 7.30am: Docking Party came onboard. 7.45am: Weighed anchor & proceeded as required to Messrs. Cammell Laird's Yard. 9.20am: Entered dry dock. 9.40am: Secured in Dock & finished with engines. 10.15am: Commenced to empty dock. 11.00am: Ship resting on blocks. 5.00pm: 2nd Part of Watch ranging Bower cable in dock for Survey. [From 19th April to 6th May at around 5pm: Exercised at fire stations.] 4f73cbc6a2fc8ea903000ecd: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/081_0.jpg) 20 April 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 6.30am: Boys proceeded on 12 days leave. 4f73cbc6a2fc8ea903000ece: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/081_1.jpg) 21 April 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f73cbc6a2fc8ea903000ecf: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/082_0.jpg) 22 April 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f73cbc7a2fc8ea903000ed0: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/082_1.jpg) 23 April 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f73cbc7a2fc8ea903000ed1: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/083_0.jpg) 24 April 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f73cbc7a2fc8ea903000ed2: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/083_1.jpg) 25 April 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f73cbc7a2fc8ea903000ed3: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/084_0.jpg) 26 April 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f73cbc7a2fc8ea903000ed4: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/084_1.jpg) 27 April 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4.30pm: Paid monthly advance to Starboard Watch. Starboard Watch proceeded on 10 days leave. 4f73cbc8a2fc8ea903000ed5: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/085_0.jpg) 28 April 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f73cbc8a2fc8ea903000ed6: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/085_1.jpg) 29 April 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 8.00am: Port Watch returned from long leave. 4f73cbc8a2fc8ea903000ed7: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/086_0.jpg) 30 April 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 LOGS FOR MAY 1917 4f73cbc8a2fc8ea903000ed8: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/086_1.jpg) 4f73cbc8a2fc8ea903000ed9: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/087_0.jpg) 4f73cbc9a2fc8ea903000eda: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/087_1.jpg) 1 May 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f73cbc9a2fc8ea903000edb: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/088_0.jpg) 2 May 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f73cbc9a2fc8ea903000edc: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/088_1.jpg) 3 May 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f73cbc9a2fc8ea903000edd: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/089_0.jpg) 4 May 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 8.30am: Read Warrants Nos. 325, 326 & 327. 4f73cbc9a2fc8ea903000ede: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/089_1.jpg) 5 May 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f73cbcaa2fc8ea903000edf: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/090_0.jpg) 6 May 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f73cbcaa2fc8ea903000ee0: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/090_1.jpg) 7 May 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 7.00pm: Commenced to flood dock. 4f73cbcaa2fc8ea903000ee1: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/091_0.jpg) 8 May 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 11.30am: Proceeded out of dry dock & anchored off Cammell Laird's Yard. pm: Hands getting in ammunition & as required. Fresh Beef received 524 lbs. Vegetables received: 3024lbs Potatoes; 560lbs Onions; 448lbs Carrots. Bread received 1000lbs. 4f73cbcaa2fc8ea903000ee2: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/091_1.jpg) 9 May 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 6.00am: Collier secured alongside. 7.30am: Commenced coaling. 3.15pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1100 tons] 3.25pm: Collier cast off. Fresh beef received 1746lbs. 4f73cbcaa2fc8ea903000ee3: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/092_0.jpg) 10 May 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f73cbcba2fc8ea903000ee4: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/092_1.jpg) 11 May 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 1.30pm: Exercised at General Quarters. pm: Hands working about Paravanes. 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 328 to 339. 4f73cbcba2fc8ea903000ee5: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/093_0.jpg) 12 May 1917 Liverpool [& at Sea] Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 2.12pm: Anchor aweigh. Proceeded as required for leaving Mersey in charge of Pilot. 3.25pm: At Formby Light Vessel. 3.26pm: Stopped & dropped Pilot. Got out Paravanes. 3.32pm: Proceeded. 3.56pm: Passed Bar Light Vessel. 5.00pm: Put clocks back ½ hour. 4.05pm(GMT): Destroyers HMS Peregrine & HMS Pellew took station as Submarine Screen. 5.54pm(GMT): Reduced to 12 knots owing to fog, destroyers took station astern. 6.45pm(by clocks): Put clocks back ½ hour (to GMT). All times which follow are GMT. 4f73cbcba2fc8ea903000ee6: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/093_1.jpg) 13 May 1917 At Sea, Liverpool to Swarbacks Minn Lat 57.0, Long -7.3 [Obs] In company with HMS Peregrine & HMS Pellew. 1.08am: Heard South Rock Light Vessel fog signal on port beam. 1.47am: Heard Skulmartin Light Vessel fog signal abaft port beam. 2.30am: Mew Island S73°W distant 2½ miles. 3.27am: Sighted Maidens Light N68°W. 4.54am: Altered course to pass thro’ Rathlin Sound. 5.05am: Rue Point Light abeam. 6.20am: Altered course for “N” channel. 9.45am: Commenced ZZ 20°. 1.43pm: Sighted Dunvegan Head S70°E. 2.40pm: Altered course (& negative ZZ) to pass thro’ Glas Island Sound. 2.52pm: Glas Island Light House abeam 1½ miles. [ Eilean Glas, Skalpay ] 4.15pm: Commenced ZZ 20°. 9.00pm: Ceased ZZ. Destroyers took station astern. 4f73cbcba2fc8ea903000ee7: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/094_0.jpg) 14 May 1917 Liverpool to Swarbacks Minn or at Swarbacks Minn Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 In company with destroyers HMS Peregrine & HMS Pellew. 2.30am: Commenced ZZ 20°. 2.50am: Sighted land on starboard bow & Ve Skerries ahead. 2.55am: Ceased ZZ. 3.12am: Altered course for St. Magnus Bay Swept Channel. 3.28am: Destroyers parted company. 4.00am: Passed Muckle Roe Light House. 4.10am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 4.29am: Stopped & came to in Olna Firth. Found HMS Shannon & HMS Achilles at anchor. 6.00am: Collier came alongside. 7.40am: Commenced coaling. 11.00am: HMS Shannon sailed. 12.55pm: Finished coaling. 1.15pm: Cast off collier. [Received 790 tons] 6.30pm: Read Warrant No. 341. Fresh Beef received 1535 lbs; 388lbs Mutton. Vegetables received: 5500lbs Potatoes. 4f73cbcba2fc8ea903000ee8: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/094_1.jpg) 15 May 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 am: Hands drawing provisions from HMS Gibraltar. 6.00pm: HMS Cochrane arrived. Vegetables received: 448lbs Turnips. 4f73cbcca2fc8ea903000ee9: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/095_0.jpg) 16 May 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 8.30am: Landed Marines for drill. 1.00pm: HMS Achilles sailed. 11.30pm: HMS Minotaur arrived. 4f73cbcca2fc8ea903000eea: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/095_1.jpg) 17 May 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 9.00am: Landed marching party of seamen & stokers. 4.30pm: Read Warrants Nos. 340 & 342. Fresh Beef received 864lbs; 435lbs Mutton. Vegetables received: 1650lbs. 4f73cbcca2fc8ea903000eeb: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/096_0.jpg) 18 May 1917 Swarbacks Minn to Sea or at Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.4, Long -1.7 [Obs] am: Hands preparing for sea, working about Paravanes & as required. 11.00am: Weighed anchor, turned round & proceeded out of harbour. 11.15am: Got out Paravanes. 11.30am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 11.38am: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 12.15pm: ZZ 19°. 1.57pm: Reduced to 42 revs. to get in Paravanes. 2.13pm: Paravanes in. Increased to 112 revs. 3.00pm: Sighted HMS Duke of Cornwall ahead. 6.00pm: Negative ZZ. 6.30pm: Resumed 19° ZZ. 7.50pm: Sighted steamer bearing NNE. 8.40pm: Altered course to intercept steamer. 9.20pm: Steamer board by HMS Duke of Cornwall. Dutch SS Noordam, Rotterdam to Halifax, in position 62°27’N 3°52’W. 9.37pm: Sighted another steamer bearing NW by W. 10.12pm: HMS Duke of Cornwall examined steamer. Dutch SS Rijndam, New York & Halifax to Rotterdam, in position 62°33’N 4°12’W. 10.30pm: ZZ 20° with HMS Duke of Cornwall astern. Vegetables received: 724lbs onions; 751lbs carrots. 4f73cbcca2fc8ea903000eec: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/096_1.jpg) 19 May 1917 At Sea Lat 64.2, Long -4.2 [Obs] 4.45pm: Altered course to close HMS Duke of Cornwall. 9.25pm: Altered course to close HMS Duke of Cornwall. 4f73cbcda2fc8ea903000eed: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/097_0.jpg) 20 May 1917 At Sea Lat 65.8, Long -4.3 [Obs] 9.30am: Altered course to close HMS Duke of Cornwall. 11.37am: Altered course to close steamer. 1.25pm: HMS Duke of Cornwall boarding steamer. Russian SS Altai, Liverpool to Romanoff [Murmansk] in 65°59’N 3°21’W. 2.30pm: Commenced ZZ 20°. 7.55pm: Sighted Sailing Ship bearing SE by E. 8.00pm: Altered course to close ship. 8.54pm: HMS Duke of Cornwall boarding ship. Norwegian Schooner Kodan, S~~~ Helsingor[?] to Iceland, in 65°10’N 4°14’W. Sent to Lerwick with armed guard. [ Kodan scuttled by German U boat on 29th May ] 4f73cbcda2fc8ea903000eee: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/097_1.jpg) 21 May 1917 At Sea Lat 65.3, Long -4.6 [DR] 3.22am: Altered course to close HMS Duke of Cornwall. 4.00am: ZZ 20°. 6.20am: Altered course to close HMS Duke of Cornwall. 6.28am: Altered course to intercept steamer. British SS Dallington, MFA 995, from Cardiff to White Sea in 65°52’N 5°05’W. 7.16am: HMS Duke of Cornwall boarded steamer. 10.13am: Exercised at General Quarters. 6.15pm: Negative ZZ. 9.30pm: ZZ 20°. 10.00pm: Negative ZZ. 4f73cbcda2fc8ea903000eef: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/098_0.jpg) 22 May 1917 Sea to Swarbacks Minn or at Swarbacks Minn Lat 62.5, Long -3.3 [Obs] 4.00am: ZZ 20°. 10.00am: ZZ 19°. 12.30pm: Sighted steamer. 12.46pm: Altered course & examined steamer. Dutch SS Turbinia, Halifax to Rotterdam in 62°16’N 3°11’W. 1.00pm: Resumed course & ZZ 19°. 1.20pm: Altered course to examine Schooner. Norwegian Schooner Vira, proceeding to Lerwick with armed guard from HMS Amsterdam in 62°10’N 2°58’W. 1.32pm: Resumed course & ZZ 19°. 3.30pm: Sighted HMS Cochrane. 3.38pm: Turned 8 points to port to signal. 3.42pm: Resumed course & ZZ. 5.56pm: Reduced to 74 revs. (to get out Paravanes). 6.22pm: Streamed Paravanes. 6.30pm: Resumed course & ZZ 19°. 7.55pm: Sighted Ramna Stacks S71°E. 9.05pm: Altered course into Swept Channel. 9.40pm: Passed Muckle Roe Light House. 9.47pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction. Hoisted in Paravanes. 10.14pm: Stopped & came to in Olna Firth. Found HMS Shannon & HMS Achilles at anchor. 4f73cbcda2fc8ea903000ef0: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/098_1.jpg) 23 May 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 5.50am: Collier came alongside. 6.00am: Commenced coaling. 12.20pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1150 tons] 1.20pm: Cast off collier. 2.30pm: Ammunition carrier came alongside. Hands embarking & disembarking ammunition. 7.30pm: Ammunition carrier cast off. Fresh Beef received 1796 lbs; 360lbs Mutton. Vegetables received: 727lbs onions, 106lbs carrots. 4f73cbcda2fc8ea903000ef1: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/099_0.jpg) 24 May 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 7.45am: HMS Royal Scot sailed. 9.00am: HMS Shannon sailed. 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 343 to 347. 5.30pm: Discharged Assistant Paymaster Ellis RNR to HMS Ceres. 6.45pm: HMS Minotaur arrived. 4f73cbcea2fc8ea903000ef2: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/099_1.jpg) 25 May 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 9.00am: Landed Seamen & Stokers Marching Parties. 1.30pm: Tested Carley rafts & submersible pump. 4f73cbcea2fc8ea903000ef3: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/100_0.jpg) 26 May 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 7.00am: HMS Amsterdam sailed. 8.15am: HMS Amsterdam returned & anchored. 9.38am: Sent armed picket boat to patrol boom defence. 11.00pm: 2nd picket boat returned from patrolling. 4f73cbcea2fc8ea903000ef4: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/100_1.jpg) 27 May 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 7.00am: HMS Amsterdam sailed. 9.30am: HMS Achilles sailed. 11.00am: Captain of French Cruiser Champagne, accompanied by Rear Admiral 2nd Cruiser Squadron, came on board & presented Medaille Militaire to MAA [Master at Arms?] Martin in presence of Ship’s company. 9.00pm: HMS Cochrane arrived. [Rear Admiral Sydney Fremantle] 4f73cbcea2fc8ea903000ef5: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/101_0.jpg) 28 May 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 9.30am: Exercised at General Quarters. 10.30am: Exercised Stations for Abandon Ship. 1.30pm: Landed Seamen’s marching party. pm: Hands working about Paravanes. 5.30pm: Read Warrants Nos. 348 to 352. Fresh Beef received 752 lbs; 406lbs Mutton. Vegetables received: 3300lbs. 4f73cbcea2fc8ea903000ef6: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/101_1.jpg) 29 May 1917 Swarbacks Minn to Sea Lat 60.9, Long -2.1 [DR] 7.10am: HMS Duke of Clarence sailed. 8.51am: Weighed anchor & proceeded out of harbour. 9.10am: Got out Paravanes. 9.30am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 9.38am: Muckle Roe Light House abeam. 10.30am: Commenced 19° ZZ. 11.58am: Reduced to 42 revs, to get in Paravanes. 2.43pm: Altered course to examine boat. 2.57pm: Hard a starboard & turned a circle round boat. Position of boat 61°35’N 2°05’W. [see 11th June for more info on the boat] 3.06pm: Resumed course. 3.15pm: 19° ZZ. 4.05pm: Sighted HMS Duke of Clarence N10°W. 5.12pm: Sighted small steamer bearing N50°E, ordered Duke of Clarence to close her. 5.30pm: Altered course to examine steamer. Danish SS Thordon to Iceland in 62°20’N 2°00’W. 7.00pm: Commenced 19° ZZ. 8.35pm: Sighted steamer ahead. 9.00pm: Altered course to intercept steamer. Norwegian SS Bratsberg, Baltimore to Christiania in 63°08’N 1°37’W. 11.30pm: ZZ 20°. 4f73cbcfa2fc8ea903000ef7: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/102_0.jpg) 30 May 1917 At Sea Lat 64.0, Long -2.6 [Obs] In company with HMS Duke of Clarence. 2.56am: Altered course to close sail. 3.56am: Duke of Clarence boarding fishing craft. Norwegian Whaler Onyx fishing in position 63°40’N 2°30’W. 4.30am: ZZ 20°. 12.30pm: Passed close to Norwegian Whaler Onyx (boarded at 4.0am). 1.17pm: Altered course to close Duke of Clarence. 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 353. 5.50pm: Altered course to close Duke of Clarence. 9.00pm: Altered course to close Duke of Clarence. 4f73cbcfa2fc8ea903000ef8: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/102_1.jpg) 31 May 1917 At Sea Lat 65.1, Long -2.3 [Obs] In company with HMS Duke of Clarence. 8.00am: Altered course to close Duke of Clarence. 11.00am: Range parties exercising on Duke of Clarence. 3.00pm: Altered course to close Duke of Clarence. 11.15pm: Passed close to Duke of Clarence. LOGS FOR JUNE 1917 4f73cbcfa2fc8ea903000efa: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/103_1.jpg) 4f73cbcfa2fc8ea903000efb: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/104_0.jpg) 4f73cbd0a2fc8ea903000efc: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/104_1.jpg) 4f73cbd0a2fc8ea903000efd: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/105_0.jpg) Thermometers for Air Temperature Position on ship: Fore Bridge Whether in screen: Yes Maker and No. Negretti & Zambra 7388 Dry bulb -----------do----------- 5913 Wet bulb Thermometers for Sea Temperature Maker and No. Negretti & Zambra 9658 4f73cbd0a2fc8ea903000efe: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/105_1.jpg) 1 June 1917 At Sea Lat 65.2, Long -2.3 [Obs] In company with HMS Duke of Clarence. 4.00am: Visibility 1 mile (approx.) 8.00am: 64°26’N 2°18’W 8.00am: Visibility 1½ miles (approx.). Altered course to close Duke of Clarence. 8.11am: Sighted Duke of Clarence & altered course. 8.15am: Negative ZZ with Duke of Clarence astern. 11.00am: Visibility 1 mile. 7.25pm: Sighted Duke of Clarence ahead (visibility 1 to 4 miles). 8.00pm: 65°17’N 2°26’W 8.00pm: Visibility ½ mile. 4f73cbd0a2fc8ea903000eff: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/106_0.jpg) 2 June 1917 At Sea Lat 63.4, Long -2.3 [Obs] 1.00am: ZZ 20°. 7.00am: Sighted HMS Duke of Clarence & altered course to close. 8.00am: 63°16’N 2°17’W 9.13am: Altered course & closed Duke of Clarence. 11.00am: Altered course to close Duke of Clarence. 11.15am: Passed close to Duke of Clarence. 12.40pm: Sighted supposed periscope on starboard beam. 2.30pm: ZZ 19°. 4.00pm: Visibility 2 – 3 miles. 4.20pm: Sighted Duke of Clarence ahead & altered course. 4.30pm: ZZ 20°. 6.30pm: Reduced to 11 knots & ZZ 24° (Visibility ¼ mile). 8.00pm: 64°27’N 2°23’W 10.55pm: Fog lifted, increased to 15 knots & ZZ 20°. 4f73cbd1a2fc8ea903000f00: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/106_1.jpg) 3 June 1917 At Sea to Swarbacks Minn Lat 63.0, Long -2.9 [Obs] 0.38am: Sighted HMS Duke of Clarence bearing W by N. 1.45am: Duke of Clarence bearing N15°W 4½ miles distant. 4.40am: Ran into fog bank. 5.00am: Altered course to close Duke of Clarence. 5.37am: Sighted Duke of Clarence bearing ENE & altered course to SE. 6.20am: Duke of Clarence S76°W 11 cables & steering S20°W. 8.00am: 63°12’N 2°08’W 9.50am: Sighted Duke of Clarence ahead. 11.15am: Altered course & closed Duke of Clarence. 11.45am: S70°W to intercept Norwegian Barque. 12.30pm: Duke of Clarence examining barque. Norwegian Barque Skarv ex. Knygen, Aarhus to Delaware in 62°59’N 3°05’W. Sent to Lerwick. 1.45pm: Altered course to return to base & ZZ 19°. 7.58pm: Reduced to 42 revs. to get out Paravanes. 8.00pm: 61°10½’N 1°56½’W 8.05pm: Point of tow down. [From Dictionary of Naval terms – Device on the forefoot of a ship to which Paravane wires may be attached] 8.10pm: Slipped Paravanes. 10.55pm: Altered course in to St. Magnus Bay Swept Channel. 11.30pm: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 11.37pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction. In Paravanes. Midnight: Came to in Olna Firth. 4f73cbd1a2fc8ea903000f01: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/107_0.jpg) 4 June 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 Midnight: Found HMS Achilles at anchor in Olna Firth. 6.00am: Storeship Volhynia came alongside. Hands getting in stores. 7.50am: Volhynia cast off. 8.42am: Collier came alongside. 8.58am: Commenced coaling. 2.15pm: Collier shoved off from Starboard side & secured alongside Port side. 2.20pm: Second collier came alongside starboard side. 4.30pm: Port collier cast off. 6.50pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1410 tons] 7.15pm: Cast off collier. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1403lbs. 4f73cbd1a2fc8ea903000f02: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/107_1.jpg) 5 June 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 7.30pm: HMS Achilles sailed. 4f73cbd1a2fc8ea903000f03: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/108_0.jpg) 6 June 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 9.00am: Landed Royal Marines for drill. 10.00am: Exercised boats under sail. 5.30pm: Marines returned from route march. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1288 + 436lbs; Vegetables 3300lbs. 4f73cbd1a2fc8ea903000f04: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/108_1.jpg) 7 June 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 9.00am: Divers recovering Marine’s [?] rifle. 11.00am: Exercised at working Main Derrick by hand, hoisted launch out and in. 6.00pm: Storeship came alongside, hands working about stores. 4f73cbd2a2fc8ea903000f05: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/109_0.jpg) 8 June 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 7.00am: HMS Amsterdam sailed. 9.00am: Exercised at out bower anchor & laid out small kedge anchor & starboard bower anchor ½ cable on starboard bow. 9.30pm: HMS Cochrane arrived. 4f73cbd2a2fc8ea903000f06: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/109_1.jpg) 9 June 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 Provisions received: Fresh Meat 905 + 372lbs 4f73cbd2a2fc8ea903000f07: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/110_0.jpg) 10 June 1917 Swarbacks Minn to Sea Lat 60.8, Long -1.7 [Obs] 7.10am: HMS Duke of Clarence sailed. 8.59am: Weighed anchor & proceeded out of harbour. Got out Paravanes. 9.46am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 9.55am: Passed Muckle Roe Light. 10.45am: ZZ 19°. 1.25pm: Stopped both engines to get in Paravanes. 1.26½pm: ½ speed astern both. 1.27½pm: Stop both. 1.29pm: ½ speed ahead both. 1.29½pm: Stopped both. 1.30pm: ½ speed ahead both. Paravanes in. 2.04pm: Sighted HMS Medea. 4.50pm: Sighted HMS Duke of Clarence on port bow bearing N9°W. 6.30pm: Altered course to intercept sailing ship & closed Duke of Clarence. Danish barque Sterma in 62°38’N 1°09’W. 8.00pm: 62°38½’N 1°06’W 8.14pm: Resumed course & ZZ 19°. 9.50pm: Sighted small vessel bearing NE. Norwegian Whaler Onyx (previously boarded) in 63°10’N 0°59’W. 10.30pm: ZZ 20°. 4f73cbd2a2fc8ea903000f08: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/110_1.jpg) 11 June 1917 At Sea Lat 63.9, Long -0.7 [Obs] In company with HMS Duke of Clarence. 6.10am: Ran into fog bank. 6.55am: ZZ 24°. 8.00am: 64°25½’N 0°36’W 9.00am: Altered course to close Duke of Clarence. 9.15am: ZZ 20°. 10.11am: Starboard 25, turned thro’ 32 points & to South, steadied at 10.22. Exercised at General Quarters & carried out Range Finding practice on Duke of Clarence. 10.30am: ZZ 20°. Exercised at stations for Abandon Ship. Noon: Close to Duke of Clarence. 12.25pm: Sighted boat ahead. Ordered Duke of Clarence to close & examine. Boat in position 63°45½’N 0°30’W 1.07pm: ZZ 20°. Boat identified as belonging to HMS Hilary & previously examined by Duke of Edinburgh in 61°34½’N 2°00’W at 3pm 29th May. Since when she has drifted at an average of 12.8 miles a day 38° direction. [ HMS Hilary sunk on 25th May 1917 by U.88 west of the Shetlands] 3.30pm: ZZ 24°. 4.00pm: ZZ 20°. 8.00pm: 63°54’N 0°39’W 4f73cbd2a2fc8ea903000f09: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/111_0.jpg) 12 June 1917 At Sea Lat 63.9, Long -0.2 [DR] 0.09am: Altered course to close HMS Duke of Clarence. 4.20am: Sight HMS Duke of Cornwall. 6.40am: Sighted Duke of Clarence. 8.00am: 63°34’N 0°20’W 8.00am: Passed close to Duke of Cornwall. 9.00am: Duke of Clarence took station astern. 9.25am: Altered course to close Duke of Cornwall. 9.38am: Altered course with Cornwall & Clarence in company. 10.20am: Altered course to form line ahead patrol, ships 10 miles apart. 7.00pm: ZZ 24°. 8.00pm: 63°53’N 0°33’W 4f73cbd3a2fc8ea903000f0a: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/111_1.jpg) 13 June 1917 At Sea Lat 65.9, Long -0.1 [Obs] 8.00am: 65°53’N 0°33’W 10.05am: Ran out of fog. Sighted HMS Duke of Cornwall, ZZ 20°. [Weather foggy since 8pm previous day] 2.55pm: HMS Duke of Clarence bearing S32°W distant 12 miles (approx). 8.00pm: 64°10’N 0°40’W 4f73cbd3a2fc8ea903000f0b: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/112_0.jpg) 14 June 1917 At Sea Lat 65.5, Long -0.5 [Obs] 8.00am: 65°55’N 0°07’W 9.00am: Sighted HMS Duke of Cornwall and altered course to close her. 9.30am: Commenced ZZ 20°. 11.13am: ZZ 24°. Noon: ZZ 20°. 4.00pm: Sighted HMS Duke of Clarence S53°E 9 miles. 5.00pm: Altered course to close Duke of Clarence. 8.00pm: 64°09’N 0°18’W 4f73cbd3a2fc8ea903000f0c: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/112_1.jpg) 15 June 1917 At Sea [& Swarbacks Minn] Lat 62.6, Long -0.7 [Obs] 8.00am: 63°18’N 0°23’W 8.09am: Altered course to close steamer. 8.17am: Altered course to close HMS Duke of Cornwall. 9.05am: ZZ 19°. 4.18pm: Sighted submarine on the surface bearing SE & distant 4 ½ miles (approx) altered course West & opened fire with Y Turret. 4.24pm: Altered course S31°W. 4.45pm: ZZ 19°. 6.00pm: Stopped both to get out Paravanes 6.00½pm: ½ speed astern. 6.01½pm: Stopped. 6.03pm: ½ speed ahead. 6.03½pm: Paravanes out. 6.00pm: Sighted Ronas Hill bearing SSW. 8.00pm: 60°28’N 1°50’W 8.17pm: Altered course into St. Magnus Bay Swept Channel. 8.49pm: Passed Muckle Roe Light House. 8.55pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction. Got in Paravanes. 9.14pm: Stopped both. 9.17pm: Came to. HMS Minotaur & HMS Achilles at anchor. 9.55pm: Collier Tynemouth came alongside. 4f73cbd3a2fc8ea903000f0d: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/113_0.jpg) 16 June 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 5.55am: Commenced coaling. 12.35pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1320 tons] 12.45pm: Cast off collier. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 938lbs; Vegetables 1460lbs. 4f73cbd3a2fc8ea903000f0e: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/113_1.jpg) 17 June 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 4f73cbd4a2fc8ea903000f0f: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/114_0.jpg) 18 June 1917 Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 8.45am: HMS Amsterdam sailed. 10.45am: HMS Achilles sailed. 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 354. 5.30pm: Read Warrant No. 355. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1458lbs; Vegetables 1050lbs. 4f73cbd4a2fc8ea903000f10: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/114_1.jpg) 19 June 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 7.30am: HMS Cochrane arrived. 9.30am: Exercised at “Prepare to take in tow” & “Out all wire hawsers”. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1388 + 482lbs; Vegetables 4860lbs. 4f73cbd4a2fc8ea903000f11: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/115_0.jpg) 20 June 1917 Swarbacks Minn to Sea & at Swarbacks Minn Lat 60.9, Long -2.1 [DR] 7.00am: HMS Duke of Cornwall sailed. 8.57am: Weighed anchor. 9.04am: Proceeded as required out of harbour. 9.10am: Out Paravanes. 9.30am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 9.39am: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 10.30am: Commenced ZZ 19°. Passed HMS Patriot & 2 TBDs of 14th Flotilla. 11.55am: Stop to get in Paravanes. 11.57am: ½ astern. 11.58am: Stop. Noon: ½ ahead. 5.35pm: Sighted ship bearing N40°W. 5.56pm: Altered course to close. Swedish SS Bia in 62°20’N 3°18’W. 6.30pm: Commence ZZ 19°. 6.45pm: Altered course to close HMS Dundee. 7.10pm: Sighted HMS Duke of Cornwall N50°E. 8.00pm: 62°52’N 3°21’W 9.00pm: HMS Dundee closed & took station astern. 11.30pm: Sighted fishing vessel ahead. 4f73cbd4a2fc8ea903000f12: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/115_1.jpg) 21 June 1917 At Sea Lat 63.4, Long -3.9 [Obs] 0.15am: Altered course to close steamer. 1.00am: HMS Duke of Cornwall boarding steamer. Norwegian Whaler Havmann in 63°43’N 3°30’W 1.32am: Proceeded with Duke of Cornwall astern. 1.35am: Commenced ZZ 20°. 5.30am: Sighted HMS Achilles N by W 16 miles (approx) steaming to Northward. 6.00am: Closed Duke of Cornwall. 8.00am: 64°05’N 3°56’W 1.00pm: Altered course to close steamer. 2.30pm: Duke of Cornwall examining steamer. Norwegian steamer Losna, Bergen to Cape Town in 62°58’N 3°54’W. 3.09pm: To close another steamer. 3.46pm: Duke of Cornwall examining steamer. Norwegian Whaler Svalbard in 63°08’N 3°39’W. 4.30pm: Commenced ZZ 20°. 8.00pm: 63°45’N 3°14’W 4f73cbd5a2fc8ea903000f13: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/116_0.jpg) 22 June 1917 At Sea Lat 65.4, Long -3.4 [DR] HMS Duke of Cornwall in company. 8.00am: 65°45’N 3°03’W 10.15am: Exercised at General Quarters, carried out Range Finder practice on Duke of Cornwall. 11.30am: Exercised at Fire Stations. 4.25pm: Dropped target to represent Submarine & carried out 3 practice Attacks by submarine. 5.25pm: (at target) Exercises completed, resumed course South. 5.30pm: ZZ 20°. 8.00pm: 64°43’N 3°12’W 4f73cbd5a2fc8ea903000f14: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/116_1.jpg) 23 June 1917 At Sea Lat 64.8, Long -3.5 [Obs] HMS Duke of Cornwall in company. 8.00am: 65°19’N 3°53’W 8.50am: Ran into fog bank. 9.30am: Commenced ZZ 24°. 10.45am: Ran out of fog & Sighted Duke of Cornwall. 11.07am: Dropped target to represent Submarine & carried out 2 practice Attacks by submarine. 11.38pm: (at target) Exercises completed. 8.00pm: 65°14’N 3°24’W 4f73cbd5a2fc8ea903000f15: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/117_0.jpg) 24 June 1917 At Sea [to Olna Firth] Lat 62.4, Long -3.3 [Obs] HMS Duke of Cornwall in company. 8.00am: 63°13’N 3°27’W 8.45am: Sighted two whalers ahead. 8.50am: Negative ZZ. 9.43am: Circled round whalers. (Both whalers already boarded). Norwegian whalers Svalbard & Havmann in 62°56’N 3°50’W 9.48am: Steadied on S10°E to return to Base. 10.00am: ZZ 19°. 2.50pm: Sighted HMS Cochrane S74°E 16 miles steaming to Northward. 5.00½pm: Stopped both to get in [out?] Paravanes. 5.01 to 5.02½pm: ½ astern both. 5.03pm: ½ ahead both. 5.05pm: Sighted land ahead. 7.19pm: Altered course into St. Magnus Bay Swept Channel. 7.50pm: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 7.56pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction & in Paravanes. 8.11pm: Stopped. 8.14pm: Came to in Olna Firth. HMS Achilles at anchor. 9.00pm: Collier No. 250 secured alongside. 4f73cbd5a2fc8ea903000f16: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/117_1.jpg) 25 June 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 5.45am: Commence coaling. 11.08am: Finished coaling. [Received 1120 tons] 11.18am: Collier cast off. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1178lbs; Vegetables 976lbs. 4f73cbd5a2fc8ea903000f17: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/118_0.jpg) 26 June 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 7.05am: HMS Dundee sailed. 9.15am: HMS Achilles & HMS Nonpareil sailed. 1.30pm: Tested Carley rafts. 4.30pm: Read Warrant No. 356. 7.00pm: HMS Minotaur arrived. 8.15pm: HMS Fiona arrived. 10.00pm: HMS Mons arrived. Provisions received: Vegetables 206lbs. 4f73cbd6a2fc8ea903000f18: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/118_1.jpg) 27 June 1917 Swarbacks Minn – Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 9.00am: Landed marching parties. 3.00pm: HMS Royal Scot arrived. 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 357. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1552 + 506lbs; Vegetables 5194lbs. 4f73cbd6a2fc8ea903000f19: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/119_0.jpg) 28 June 1917 Swarbacks Minn to Sea or at Both Lat 60.8, Long -2.0 [DR] 4.15am: HMS Duke of Cornwall sailed. 9.05am: Weighed anchor & proceeded with destroyers HMS Nonpareil & HMS Mons in company. 9.30am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 9.38am: Muckle Roe Light House abeam. 10.30am: ZZ 20° every 10 minutes. 12.57pm: Stopped both & turned to E by S to get in Paravanes. 12.58 to 12.59pm: ½ speed astern. 1.03pm: Proceeded. 1.15pm: Resumed ZZ 20° every 10 minutes. 3.00pm: Destroyers parted company. 3.35pm: Passed HMS Cochrane steering to Southward. 6.00pm: ZZ 19°. 8.00pm: 62°52’N 1°32’W 8.30pm: Altered course to close steamer. 4f73cbd6a2fc8ea903000f1a: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/119_1.jpg) 29 June 1917 At Sea Lat 63.3, Long -1.5 [DR] 1.55am: Sighted HMS Duke of Cornwall & altered course to close. 2.05am: ZZ 20°. 8.00am: 64°00’N 1°38’W 10.15am: Exercised at General Quarters & carried out Range Finder practice at Duke of Cornwall. 11.45am: Altered course to take station North of Duke of Cornwall. 8.00pm: 63°59’N 1°41’W 4f73cbd6a2fc8ea903000f1b: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/120_0.jpg) 30 June 1917 At Sea Lat 65.5, Long -1.1 [Obs] HMS Duke of Cornwall in company. 8.00am: 66°00’N 1°39’W 8.30am: Altered course to close Duke of Cornwall. 9.00am: Commenced ZZ 20°. am: Boats crews working about, remainder of hands overhauling coaling gear & as required. 4.11pm: Altered course to close steamer. 4.19pm: Identified as Duke of Cornwall & resumed courses of advance. 8.00pm: 64°51’N 1°31’W 4f73cbd7a2fc8ea903000f1e: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/121_1.jpg) 4f73cbd7a2fc8ea903000f1f: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/122_0.jpg) 4f73cbd7a2fc8ea903000f20: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/122_1.jpg) 4f73cbd7a2fc8ea903000f21: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/123_0.jpg) 4f73cbd7a2fc8ea903000f22: (https://s3.amazonaws.com:443/oldweather/ADM53-37033/123_1.jpg) [End pages of log book] LOGS FOR JULY 1917 4f960f1da2fc8e2def0001af: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-001_0.jpg) 4f960f1ea2fc8e2def0001b0: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-001_1.jpg) 4f960f1ea2fc8e2def0001b1: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-002_0.jpg) 4f960f1ea2fc8e2def0001b2: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-002_1.jpg) 4f960f1fa2fc8e2def0001b3: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-003_0.jpg) 4f960f1fa2fc8e2def0001b4: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-003_1.jpg) 1 July 1917 At Sea Lat 64.5, Long -1.5 [Obs] HMS Duke of Cornwall in company. 8.00am: 65°12’N 1°39’W 9.00am: Altered course to close Duke of Cornwall. 8.00pm: 65°11’N 1°28’W 4f960f1fa2fc8e2def0001b5: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-004_0.jpg) 2 July 1917 [At Sea] Lat 62.4, Long -1.9 [Obs] HMS Duke of Cornwall in company. 8.00am: 63°18’N 1°23’W 8.12am: ZZ 23°. 9.05am: ZZ 20°. 10.42am: Sighted steamer & altered course WSW to close. 11.20am: Commenced to circle round steamer. Steamer stopped & boarded by Duke of Cornwall. Norwegian SS Solveig (Belgian Relief) in 62°25’N, 1°54’W. 12.32pm: Proceeded. Course South. 1.00pm: Commenced ZZ 19°. 3.20pm: Sighted HMS Cochrane S76W 8½ miles (approx.) 4.15pm: Destroyers HMS Nonpareil & HMS Mons took station as submarine screen. 4.54pm: Stopped & out Paravanes. 4.58pm: Proceeded. 5.45pm: Sighted Muckle Flugga S17°E. 8.00pm: Altered course into St. Magnus Bay swept channel . 8.37pm: Muckle Roe Light House abeam. 8.45pm: Paseed through Obstruction & in Paravanes. 9.05pm: Stopped & came to with Port anchor in Olna Firth. Found HMS Achilles at anchor. 10.00pm: Collier No. 270 secured alongside. 4f960f20a2fc8e2def0001b6: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-004_1.jpg) 3 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 5.40am: Commenced coaling. 11.48am: Finished coaling. [Received 1130 tons] Noon: Cast off collier. pm: Store Carrier Volturnus alongside. Hands getting in provisions & stores. 5.00pm: Volturnus cast off. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1260lbs; Vegetables 1050lbs. 4f960f20a2fc8e2def0001b7: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-005_0.jpg) 4 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 357. Provisions received: Vegetables 3022lbs. 4f960f20a2fc8e2def0001b8: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-005_1.jpg) 5 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 am: HMS Duke of Clarence sailed. 6.25am: HMS Achilles sailed with HMS Nonpareil & HMS Milbrook in company. 6.30am: Weighed anchor & shifted berth to No. 4 berth. 6.53am: Stopped & came to with Port anchor. pm: HMS Minotaur arrived with HMS Nonpareil & HMS Milbrook. Nonpareil secured alongside Duke of Edinburgh. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 804lbs B[beef?], 504lbs M[mutton?]; Vegetables 2844lbs. 4f960f21a2fc8e2def0001b9: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-006_0.jpg) 6 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 8.00am: Landed Marines for route march. 4.00pm: Marines returned on board. HMS Royal Scot arrived. pm: HMS Dundee sailed. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1324 + 530lbs 4f960f21a2fc8e2def0001ba: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-006_1.jpg) 7 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 am: HMS Nonpareil & HMS Milbrook sailed. 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 358. 6.40pm: HMS Cochrane arrived with HMS Nonpareil & HMS Milbrook. pm: Milbrook came alongside. 4f960f21a2fc8e2def0001bb: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-007_0.jpg) 8 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth to Sea Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 4.00pm: HMS Amsterdam arrived. 11.30pm: Weighed anchor & proceeded out of harbour with HMS Nonpareil & HMS Milbrook, HMS Duke of Cornwall following independently. 11.50pm: Out Paravanes. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 939lbs 4f960f21a2fc8e2def0001bc: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-007_1.jpg) 9 July 1917 At Sea Lat 63.1, Long -3.5 [DR] 0.01am: Passed thro’ Obstruction increased to 15 knots. 0.10am: Muckle Roe Light House abeam. Destroyers formed submarine screen. 1.00am: ZZ 20° every 10 minutes. 3.52am: Stop both. 3.53 to 3.54am: ½ speed astern. In Paravanes. 3.54am: ½ speed ahead. 3.56am: Stop both. 3.58am: Proceeded. 8.00am: 62°20’N 2°57’W 8.40am: Altered course to examine Whaler. 8.50am: Altered course to examine steamer; HMS Nonpareil boarding whaler. Norwegian Whaler Karsten whaling in 62°38’N 3°14’W. 9.06am: Altered course (steamer flying “flag of day”). Norwegian SS Beosa[?] in 62°42’N 3°00’W 9.35am: ZZ 19°. Parted company with Destroyers. 10.35am: Passed close to HMS Achilles steering to SEward. 1.45pm: Altered course to intercept steamer. 3.00pm: Altered course to close HMS Duke of Cornwall. 3.45pm: Duke of Cornwall closed & boarded steamer. Norwegian SS Kapana ex Gesto Stavanger to Halifax in 63°11’N 2°46’W. 5.06pm: ZZ 20°. 8.00pm: 63°52’N 2°32’W 10.43pm: Altered course to close “steamer”. 10.49pm: Altered course identified as HMS Dundee. 4f960f22a2fc8e2def0001bd: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-008_0.jpg) 10 July 1917 At Sea Lat 65.4, Long -2.9 [Obs] HMS Dundee in company & HMS Duke of Cornwall 20 miles to the Southward. 7.00am: HMS Dundee turned to the Southward & parted company. 8.00am: 66°03’N 2°23’W 9.10am: Passed close to HMS Duke of Cornwall. 10.00am: Exercised at general quarters. 11.15am: Secured. 3.30pm: Dropped target to represent periscope. Turned & engaged target. 3.40pm: Resumed course. 8.00pm: 64°00’N 2°30’W 4f960f22a2fc8e2def0001be: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-008_1.jpg) 11 July 1917 At Sea Lat 65.3, Long -1.9 [Obs] HMS Duke of Cornwall 10 miles to Northward. 8.00am: 66°01’N 2°28’W 9.00am: Altered course to examine fishing vessel. Norwegian Hiso, Iceland to Aalsund in 65°43’N 1°24’W. am: Exercised Stations for Abandon Ship. 1.05pm: Altered course to close HMS Royal Scot. 6.12pm: Altered course to examine schooner. 7.11pm: Schooner boarded by Royal Scot. Danish Schooner Delos, Bergen to Iceland in 64°06’N 2°32’W . 8.00pm: 64°06’N 2°31’W 4f960f22a2fc8e2def0001bf: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-009_0.jpg) 12 July 1917 At Sea Lat 65.4, Long -2.4 [DR] HMS Duke of Cornwall 10 miles to Northward & HMS Royal Scot 10 miles to Southward. 8.00am: 66°01’N 2°28’W 9.15am: Altered course to close steamer. British MFA[Merchant Fleet Auxiliary] 1101 Weardale, Cardiff to Archangel in 65°45’N 2°20’W 9.38am: Altered course to close HMS Duke of Cornwall. 10.00am: Commenced ZZ 20°. 2.20pm: Commenced Range exercise on HMS Royal Scot. 3.30pm: Exercise completed. 8.00pm: 64°00’N 2°30’W 9.07pm: Starboard 25 to close Duke of Cornwall. 9.11pm: Port 25 & resumed course. 4f960f23a2fc8e2def0001c0: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-009_1.jpg) 13 July 1917 At Sea Lat 65.3, Long -2.5 [DR] HMS Royal Scot 10 miles to Northward & HMS Duke of Cornwall 10 miles to Southward. 7.00am: ZZ 23°. 8.00am: 66°01’N 2°32’W 10.15am: ZZ 20°. 3.52pm: Sighted HMS Royal Scot & altered course to close. 8.00pm: 64°00’N 2°30’W 4f960f23a2fc8e2def0001c1: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-010_0.jpg) 14 July 1917 [At Sea & Olna Firth] Lat 62.4, Long -2.0 [Obs] HMS Royal Scot 10 miles to Northward. 4.08am: ZZ 23°. 8.00am: 63°18’N 2°27’W 9.30am: ZZ 19°. 3.06pm: Passed HMS Cochrane steering to northward. 3.30pm: ZZ 19°. 4.37pm: Destroyers HMS Ophelia & HMS Marmion took station as submarine screen. 4.53pm: Stopped both to get out Paravanes. 4.56pm: Proceeded. 7.04pm: Sighted Muckle Ossa - visibility 3 miles. 7.55pm: Altered course into St. Magnus Bay swept channel. 8.26pm: Muckle Roe Light House abeam. 8.35pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction & got in Paravanes. 8.53pm: Stopped & came to with Starboard anchor in Olna Firth. Found HMS Achilles at anchor. 9.30pm: Collier No. 87 secured alongside. 4f960f23a2fc8e2def0001c2: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-010_1.jpg) 15 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 5.45am: Commenced coaling. 9.45am: Collier No. 25 secured alongside port side. 10.30am: HMS Duke of Cornwall anchored. 3.15pm: Collier No. 87 Pinewood cast off. 3.17pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1495 tons] 3.40pm: Collier No. 25 Kirkwood cast off. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 964 + 454lbs 4f960f24a2fc8e2def0001c3: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-011_0.jpg) 16 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 8.00pm: HMS Ophelia & HMS Marmion sailed. 8.40pm: HMS Shannon arrived with HMS Rowena & HMS Napier. 4f960f24a2fc8e2def0001c4: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-011_1.jpg) 17 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 4.00am: HMS Duke of Clarence sailed. 7.00am: HMS Achilles sailed with HMS Napier & HMS Rowena. am: Logged Lieut. Powell RN for carelessness and inattention to his duties when altering course as Officer of the Watch at sea on Tuesday 10th July 1917. [Signed] AC Powell. 5.00pm: HMS Minotaur arrived with HMS Rowena & HMS Napier. pm: Flag of Rear Admiral 2nd Cruiser Squadron transferred from HMS Minotaur to HMS Dundee. pm: HMS Minotaur sailed with HMS Rowena & HMS Napier. Provisions received: Vegetables 1076, 5300lbs 4f960f24a2fc8e2def0001c5: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-012_0.jpg) 18 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 am: Exercised at Out Bower Anchor & In Boom Boats by hand. pm: Tested Carley rafts. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1915 + 458lbs 4f960f25a2fc8e2def0001c6: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-012_1.jpg)
19 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 4.45am: HMS Duke of Cornwall sailed. am: HMS Shannon sailed. 8.00am: Landed Marines. am: Boats away under sail. 6.10pm: HMS Cochrane arrived. Provisions received: Vegetables 1944lbs 4f960f25a2fc8e2def0001c7: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-013_0.jpg) 20 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 am: Exercised at General Quarters. 11.50am: Ammunition Carrier Blacktoft came alongside. pm: Port Watch embarking ammunition. 4.00pm: Starboard Watch embarking & disembarking ammunition. 6.25pm: Blacktoft cast off. HMS Amsterdam arrived. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 730 + 518lbs; Vegetables 1060lbs 4f960f25a2fc8e2def0001c8: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-013_1.jpg) 21 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn to Sea Lat 60.8, Long -2.3 [DR] 7.15am: HMS Royal Scot sailed. 9.00am: Weighed anchor. 9.05am: Proceeded out of harbour. 9.15am: Out Paravanes. 9.30am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 9.39am: Muckle Roe Light abeam. 10.15am: ZZ 19°. 11.53am: Stop both to get in Paravanes. 11.58am: ½ ahead both. 2.50pm: Passed HMS Achilles steering Southward. Exercised Range Finding practice on Achilles. 4.00pm: Sighted HMS Royal Scot bearing N50°W. 7.45pm: Sighted Barque bearing N40°E & ordered Royal Scot to close her. 8.00pm: 62°51’N 4°23’W 8.15pm: Altered course to close barque. 10.30pm: Sent barque into Kirkwall. Norwegian Barque Dea Stavanger to Halifax in ballast in 63°07’N 4°15’W [From Wrecksite, Dea was sunk by UC-49 4 days later] 4f960f26a2fc8e2def0001c9: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-014_0.jpg) 22 July 1917 At Sea Lat 65.5, Long -5.1 [Obs] HMS Royal Scot in company. 7.30am: ZZ 20°. 8.00am: 64°10’N 4°24’W 2.10pm: Sighted smoke bearing SbyW. 2.15pm: Altered course South to close smoke. 2.33pm: Sighted Barquetine Aux. Steam bearing South. 2.52pm: Sighted steamer bearing SbyW & altered course to close. 3.58pm: Altered course & passed close to steamer. 4.17pm: Altered course to close Barquetine. 4.30pm: ZZ 19°. 6.00pm: HMS Royal Scot boarding barquetine. 6.30pm: ZZ 20°. Mean course west to close two barques. 7.42pm: Royal Scot examining eastern barque. 8.00pm: 62°38’N 4°26’W 4f960f26a2fc8e2def0001ca: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-014_1.jpg) 23 July 1917 At Sea Lat 65.5, Long -4.8 [DR] HMS Royal Scot 10 miles to the Southward. 3.45am: Sighted HMS Shannon. 8.00am: 64°46’N 4°33’W 8.00pm: 64°58’N 4°34’W 4f960f26a2fc8e2def0001cb: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-015_0.jpg) 24 July 1917 At Sea Lat 64.6, Long -4.5 [Obs] HMS Royal Scot 10 miles to the Southward. 8.00am: 65°20’N 3°46’W am: Exercised at General Quarters. 8.00pm: 65°17’N 4°25’W 4f960f26a2fc8e2def0001cc: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-015_1.jpg) 25 July 1917 At Sea [& Olna Firth] Lat 62.5, Long -3.3 [Obs] HMS Royal Scot in company. 6.37am: Altered course to close steamer. 8.00am: 63°19’N 3°30’W 8.00am: Altered course to close Royal Scot. 8.53am: Royal Scot boarding steamer. pm: Passed HMS Achilles steering to the northward. 5.50pm: Sighted Ronas Hill Bearing S34°E. 5.56pm: Stopped both to get out Paravanes. 5.58½pm: Proceeded. 7.45pm: Altered course into St. Magnus Bay Swept Channel. 8.25pm: Muckle Roe Light House abeam. 8.30pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction & got in Paravanes. 8.51pm: Came to with Port anchor in Olna Firth. HMS Shannon at anchor & HMS Dundee flying flag of Rear Admiral 2 Cruiser Squadron. 9.25pm: Collier No. 69 Intent came alongside. 4f960f27a2fc8e2def0001cd: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-016_0.jpg) 26 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 5.20am: Store Carrier Volana secured alongside. Hands embarking stores. 5.45am: Commenced coaling. 8.00am: Volana cast off. 9.40am: Collier Intent shifted to Port side. 10.05am: Collier Relentless No. 194 secured starboard side. 11.55am: Collier No. 69 cast off. 2.50pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1225 tons] 3.20pm: Collier cast off. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1332 + 398lbs 4f960f27a2fc8e2def0001ce: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-016_1.jpg) 27 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 7.15am: HMS Duke of Cornwall sailed. 9.30pm: HMS Amsterdam arrived. 9.35pm: HMS Cochrane arrived. Provisions received: Vegetables 4500lbs 4f960f27a2fc8e2def0001cf: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-017_0.jpg) 28 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 am: Hands working about Paravane gear. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1472 + 392lbs; Vegetables 280 +1030lbs 4f960f28a2fc8e2def0001d0: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-017_1.jpg) 29 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 am: Roman Catholics to HMS Cochrane. 8.00pm: HMS Achilles & HMS Duke of Clarence arrived. 4f960f28a2fc8e2def0001d1: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-018_0.jpg) 30 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 6.00am: HMS Dundee proceeded alongside HMS Achilles. 8.35am: Flag of Rear Admiral 2 Cruiser Squadron shifted from Dundee to Achilles. Provisions received: Vegetables 1235lbs 4f960f28a2fc8e2def0001d2: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-018_1.jpg) 31 July 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 am: Landed Seamans & Stokers Marching Party. 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 360 & 361. pm: Logged Mr. Charles W Snelling, Chief Gunner, for neglecting his duty by carelessly reading an important Admiralty letter. [Signed] Charles W Snelling Chief Gunner [Signed] R Hyde Captain 4f960f29a2fc8e2def0001d3: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-019_0.jpg) 4f960f29a2fc8e2def0001d4: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-019_1.jpg) 4f960f29a2fc8e2def0001d5: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-020_0.jpg) 4f960f2aa2fc8e2def0001d6: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40367/ADM 53-40367-020_1.jpg) LOGS FOR AUGUST 1917 4f960f2aa2fc8e2def0001d7: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-001_0.jpg) 4f960f2aa2fc8e2def0001d8: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-001_1.jpg) 4f960f2ba2fc8e2def0001d9: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-002_0.jpg) 4f960f2ba2fc8e2def0001da: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-002_1.jpg) 4f960f2ca2fc8e2def0001db: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-003_0.jpg) 4f960f2ca2fc8e2def0001dc: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-003_1.jpg) 1 August 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 8.00am: Landed Marines for drill. pm: Paid Monthly advance to Ship Company. 4f960f2ca2fc8e2def0001dd: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-004_0.jpg) 2 August 1917 Swarbacks Minn - Anchored in Olna Firth [& at Sea] Lat 60.36, Long -1.32 8.00am: Divers at monthly practice. am: Exercised at Out Stream Anchor & towed stern round. pm: Destroyers HMS Rosalind and HMS Opal arrived. 8.40pm: Shortened in to 2 shackles. 8.50pm: Sailing delayed – veered to 5 shackles. 10.25pm: Shortened in. 10.40pm: Weighed anchor & proceeded out of harbour in company with HMS Shannon. 10.52pm: Out Paravanes. 11.07pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 11.15pm: Muckle Roe Light House abeam. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1001 + 402lbs
THE VOYAGES OF HMS DUKE OF EDINBURGH
4f960f2da2fc8e2def0001de: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-004_1.jpg) 3 August 1917 Swarbacks Minn to Scapa Flow & at Scapa Flow Lat 58.90, Long -3.10 0.04am: ZZ 20°. am: Logged Mr F.E Eva, Boatswain, for carelessly and inattentively performing his duty as Assistant Gun-control officer on Friday 3rd August1917. [Signed] F.E.Eva Boatswain [Signed] R Hyde Captain 3.40am: Took station on port beam of HMS Shannon. 6.25am: Auskerry Light house bearing West. 8.04am: Course as required for passing north of Pentland Skerries & East of Swona. 8.48am: Got in Paravanes. 9.13am: Passed thro’ Hoxa Obstruction. 9.35am: Stopped & came to with Starboard anchor in C5 berth. 1.55pm: Collier Hordern[?] secured alongside. [Burnett Steamship Company have a Horden?] 2.05pm: Commenced coaling. 4.00pm: Finished coaling. [Received 300 tons] 4.15pm: Collier cast off. 4f960f2da2fc8e2def0001df: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-005_0.jpg) 4 August 1917 Scapa Flow Lat 58.90, Long -3.10 9.50am: Weighed anchor & proceeded as required for exercising in the Flow. am: Carrying out sub-calibre firing at target towed by drifter. 11.45am: Firing completed, returned to Anchorage. 12.05pm: Stopped & came to with Starboard anchor in C5 berth. pm: Read Warrant No. 362. 4f960f2da2fc8e2def0001e0: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-005_1.jpg) 5 August 1917 Scapa Flow Lat 58.90, Long -3.10 4f960f2ea2fc8e2def0001e1: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-006_0.jpg) 6 August 1917 Scapa Flow Lat 58.90, Long -3.10 8.00am: HMS Achilles arrived. 11.50am: Weighed anchor & proceeded for exercising in the Flow. pm: Carrying out sub-calibre firing at towed target. 1.16pm: Finished firing & returned to anchorage. 1.45pm: Stopped & came to with Port anchor. 2.56pm: Weighed anchor & proceeded to North Shore anchorage. 3.41pm: Stopped & came to with starboard anchor in No. 5 berth. pm: Carrying out .303 aiming practice at target towed by picket boat. 4f960f2ea2fc8e2def0001e2: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-006_1.jpg) 7 August 1917 Scapa Flow Lat 58.90, Long -3.10 5.53am: Weighed anchor & proceeded for exercies in the Flow. Carrying out sub-calibre firing at towed target. 7.20am: Finished firing. 7.50am: Proceeded to carry out two torpedo firing runs. 8.25am: Stopped & hoisted in torpedoes. 8.40am: Proceeded to anchorage on North Shore. 9.12am: Stopped & came to with Port anchor. am&pm: Carrying out .303 aiming rifle practice at target towed by picket boat. pm: HMS Achilles anchored on North Shore. 9.15pm: Watch carrying out .303 aiming rifle practice at target towed by picket boat. 4f960f2ea2fc8e2def0001e3: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-008_0.jpg) 8 August 1917 Scapa Flow to Halifax & at Scapa Flow Lat 58.90, Long -3.10 12.08pm: Weighed anchor & proceeded to Fleet Anchorage. 12.52pm: Stopped & come to in B1 berth. No. 1237 Collier came alongside. 1.27pm: Commenced coaling. 2.50pm: Finished coaling. Cast off collier. [Received 250 tons] 5.48pm: Weighed anchor & proceeded out of Harbour. 6.00pm: Out Paravanes. 6.15pm: Passed thro’ Hoxa Obstruction. Course as required for passing West of Swona. Destroyers HMS Obdurate & HMS Nepean took station as submarine screen. 7.05pm: Dunnet Head Light House bearing South 2 miles. 7.20pm: Commenced ZZ 20° every 10 mins. 8.00pm: 58°39’N 3°52’W 9.40pm: Negative ZZ. 10.05pm: Cape Wrath Light House abeam 1¾ miles. 11.20pm: Sighted Butt of Lewis Light bearing S85°W. 4f960f2fa2fc8e2def0001e4: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-008_1.jpg) 9 August 1917 Scapa Flow to Halifax Lat 58.8, Long -12.6 [DR] HMS Obdurate & HMS Nepean in company. 3.10am: Commenced ZZ 20° every 10 mins. 7.14am: Stopped both to get in Paravanes. 7.18am: proceeded. 8.00am: 58°42’N 10°28’W 11.40am: Destroyers parted company. 5.00pm: Put back clocks ½ hour. 7.30pm: Put back clocks ½ hour (now 1 Hour slow on GMT). 8.00pm: 58°55’N 16°41’W 9.10pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960f2fa2fc8e2def0001e5: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-009_0.jpg) 10 August 1917 Scapa Flow to Halifax Lat 58.0, Long -23.7 [Obs] 3.00am: ZZ 20°. 8.00am: 58°33’N 22°10’W 4.45pm: Put back clocks ¼ hour. Reduced ZZ to 15°. 6.45pm: Put back clocks ¼ hour (now 1½ hours slow on GMT). 8.00pm: 57°15’N 27°08’W 9.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960f2fa2fc8e2def0001e6: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-009_1.jpg) 11 August 1917 Scapa Flow to Halifax Lat 55.4, Long -33.4 [Obs] 3.00am: Resumed 15° ZZ. 8.00am: 56°00’N 32°05’W 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 363 & 364. 4.45pm: Put back clocks ¼ hour. 6.45pm: Put back clocks ¼ hour (now 2 hours slow on GMT). 8.00pm: 54°24’N 36°33’W 9.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960f30a2fc8e2def0001e7: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-010_0.jpg) 12 August 1917 Scapa Flow to Halifax Lat 52.3, Long -42.2 [Obs] 3.00am: Commenced 15° ZZ. 8.00am: 52°53’N 40°50’W 3.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 4.30am: Resumed 15° ZZ. 4.45pm: Put back clocks ¼ hour. 6.45pm: Put back clocks ¼ hour (now 2½ hours slow on GMT). 8.00pm: 51°10’N 44°45’W 9.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960f30a2fc8e2def0001e8: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-010_1.jpg) 13 August 1917 Scapa Flow to Halifax Lat 48.6, Long -49.3 [Obs] 3.00am: Commenced 15° ZZ. 5.30am: Ceased ZZ. 8.00am: 49°18’N 48°30’W 11.00am: Resumed 15° ZZ. 3.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 4.00pm: Resumed 15° ZZ. 4.45pm: Put clocks back 22 minutes. 6.45pm: Negative ZZ. Put back clocks 23 minutes (now 3¼ hours slow on GMT). 8.00pm: 47°11’N 51°42’W 8.00pm: Commenced sounding every ¼ hour. Midnight: Estimated Position Cape Race bearing 314° 11 miles distant. 4f960f30a2fc8e2def0001e9: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-011_0.jpg) 14 August 1917 Scapa Flow to Halifax Lat 45.6, Long -56.7 [Obs] 5.30am: Commenced ZZ 15°. 6.13am: Passed French Barquentine Le Garde of St. Nazaire. 7.07am: Negative ZZ. 8.00am: 44°45’N 55°28’W 8.00am: Resumed 15° ZZ. 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 22 minutes. 7.00pm: Put back clocks 23 minutes (now Standard Time ie 4 hours slow on GMT). 8.00pm: 44°51’N 59°42’W 8.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960f31a2fc8e2def0001ea: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-011_1.jpg) 15 August 1917 Scapa Flow To Halifax [& at Halifax] Lat 44.65, Long -63.56 3.15am: Beaver Rock abeam 17½ miles 4.30am: Commenced ZZ 15°. 4.40am: Egg Island N9°E, 10 miles. 6.15am: Altered course into swept channel. Ceased ZZ. Course & speed as required for entering Halifax harbour. 7.20am: Passed thro’ outer obstruction. 7.48am: Stopped & secured alongside No. 4 Jetty HMC Dockyard. HMS Berwick & HMS Highflyer at anchor. 11.15am: Commenced coaling. 1.40pm: HMS Cochrane arrived. 5.30pm: HMS Highflyer sailed. 7.00pm: Finished coaling. [Received 850 tons] 4f960f31a2fc8e2def0001eb: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-012_0.jpg) 16 August 1917 Halifax Lat 44.65, Long -63.56 6.10am: Cast off from Jetty & proceeded to moor in D berth. 6.39am: Let go starboard anchor & stopped. 8.10am: Collier No. 36 Boukadra came alongside. 8.35am: Commenced coaling. 11.40am: Finished coaling. [Received 630 tons] 9.30pm: Officer Of Guard boarded SS Andania[?]. Provisions received: Fresh meat: 453 lbs; Vegetables: 400 lbs. 4f960f31a2fc8e2def0001ec: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-012_1.jpg) 17 August 1917 Halifax Lat 44.65, Long -63.56 6.30am: HMS Berwick shifted berth. 5.00pm: Hands to bathe. Provisions received: Fresh meat: 445 lbs; Vegetables: 3600 + 200 lbs. 4f960f31a2fc8e2def0001ed: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-013_0.jpg) 18 August 1917 Halifax Lat 44.65, Long -63.56 Provisions received: Fresh meat: 875 lbs 4f960f32a2fc8e2def0001ee: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-013_1.jpg) 19 August 1917 Halifax Lat 44.65, Long -63.56 4f960f32a2fc8e2def0001ef: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-014_0.jpg) 20 August 1917 Halifax Lat 44.65, Long -63.56 6.00am: HMS Cochrane shifted berth. 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 368. 7.00pm: HMS Berwick sailed. Provisions received: Fresh meat: 918 lbs; Vegetables: 4950 lbs. 4f960f32a2fc8e2def0001f0: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-014_1.jpg) 21 August 1917 [Halifax & at Sea] Lat 44.6, Long -62.7 [Obs] 6.40am: Unmoored & weighed starboard anchor. 7.35am: Weighed Port anchor & proceeded out of harbour. 7.58am: Passed thro’ Outer Obstruction. 8.25am: Man overboard, Full speed astern & as required. 8.35am: Man picked up. 8.38am: Proceeded. One lifebuoy (Moller’s Circular Reindeer hair Patt. 303) not recovered. 8.46am: Passed Portuguese Shoal buoy. 9.30am: Passed outer whistle buoy. Commenced ZZ 15°. 11.30am: Egg Island buoy bearing N16½E. Noon: Passed Belgian Relief Ship Flanders. 8.00pm: 45°22’N 60°34’W 8.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960f33a2fc8e2def0001f1: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-015_0.jpg) 22 August 1917 [At sea & Sydney CB] Lat 46.16, Long -60.21 0.35am: Cormandiere Rocks N13°W 13 miles. [Off Scatarie Island] 1.00am: Flint Island Light N22°W 21 miles. 3.00am: Flint Island Light S58°W 7 miles. 4.23am: Altered course onto leading lights. 5.02am: Passed thro’ obstruction, course as required for anchorage. 5.30am: Stopped & came to. Anchor Bearings: Battery Pier SE; Left end Shingle Point S6°E; Petersfield Wharf S70°W. am: Divers at monthly practice. am: Logged Mr Samuel B Betts, Boatswain RN, for disobedience of orders in posting onboard two picture postcards bearing the name of the port at which HMS Duke of Edinburgh was at anchor on 20th August 1917. [Signed] SB Betts Boatswain [Signed] R Hyde Captain 4.00pm: Read warrants Nos. 369 to 372. Provisions received: Fresh meat: 422 lbs 4f960f33a2fc8e2def0001f2: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-015_1.jpg) 23 August 1917 Sydney CB [Cape Breton] Lat 46.16, Long -60.21 9.30am: Exercised at General Quarters. Provisions received: Fresh meat 500 lbs; Vegetables 3360 lbs 4f960f34a2fc8e2def0001f3: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-016_0.jpg) 24 August 1917 Sydney CB Lat 46.16, Long -60.21 7.00am: Coal lighters secured alongside. 7.30am: Commenced coaling. 10.10am: Finished coaling. [Received 232 tons] Provisions received: Fresh meat: 428 lbs 4f960f34a2fc8e2def0001f4: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-016_1.jpg) 25 August 1917 Sydney CB Lat 46.16, Long -60.21 am: Masters of ships of convoy on board for conference. Provisions received: Fresh meat: 900 lbs 4f960f34a2fc8e2def0001f5: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-017_0.jpg) 26 August 1917 Sydney NS Lat 46.16, Long -60.21 am: Masters of convoy vessels on board for conference. 1.30pm: Lent 20 ratings as signalmen to ships of convoy. 5.30pm: Master of HM Transport Dart came on board for passage. Provisions received: Fresh meat: 418 lbs 4f960f35a2fc8e2def0001f6: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-017_1.jpg) 27 August 1917 [Sydney & at Sea] Lat 46.4, Long -60.0 [Obs] am: Lent Commander Bennett to SS Karroo as Commodore of Convoy. 7.00am: Vessels of convoy commenced to weigh & sail at ten-minute intervals. 9.38am: Weighed anchor & turned to westward. 9.48am: Proceeded out of harbour (astern of last ship of Convoy). 10.10am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 10.35am: Got out Paravanes. 10.53am: Passed close to Fairway Whistle buoy. 3.50pm: In Paravanes. 6.45pm: Altered course to examine steamer. 7.10pm: Altered course & resumed station ahead of patrol. 7.20pm: In station. 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f35a2fc8e2def0001f7: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-018_0.jpg) 28 August 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 46.2, Long -55.1 [Obs] 18 ships of convoy in company 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes – now 3 hours 40 mins slow on GMT. 4.00am: Got out Paravanes. 5.15am: Reduced to 8 knots for convoy to get into station. 8.00am: 46°05’N 55°53’W 6.30pm: Altered course & took station ahead of SS Karroo. 8.00pm: 46°12½’N 53°30’W 9.30pm: Sighted Cape Race Light bearing N46°E. 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. Midnight: Cape Race Light N5°W 16 miles. 4f960f35a2fc8e2def0001f8: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-018_1.jpg) 29 August 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 47.5, Long -51.0 [Obs] 18 ships of convoy in company 1.34am: Cape Race Light bearing N50°W 19 miles. 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 3 hours 24 mins slow on GMT). 6.00am: Altered course & reduced to 8 knots for convoy to get into station. 7.00am: Got in Paravanes. 8.00am: 47°04’N 51°35’W am: Exercised at Work Main Derrick by Hand & stations for Abandon Ship. 11.29am: Stopped & boarded SS Ritsbergen (joining convoy). [Possibly SS Rijsbergen] 11.42am: Proceeded. 12.15pm: Stopped & hoisted boat. 12.25pm: Proceeded. 12.55pm: In station ahead of convoy. 8.00pm: 47°54’N 49°24’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 9 minutes. 4f960f35a2fc8e2def0001f9: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-019_0.jpg) 30 August 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 48.5, Long -46.6 [DR] 19 ships of convoy in company 3.00am: Put clocks on 9 minutes (now 3 hours 06 mins slow on GMT). 8.00am: 48°25’N 47°15’W 10.00 to 11.00am: Practised ZigZaging. am: Exercised at Work Main Derrick by hand & Stations for Abandon ship. 8.00pm: 48°40’N 45°49’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 9 minutes. 4f960f36a2fc8e2def0001fa: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-019_1.jpg) 31 August 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 49.4, Long -41.6 [Obs] 19 ships of convoy in company 3.00am: Put clocks on 9 minutes (now 2 hours 48 mins slow on GMT). 6.00am: SS Veenbergen hauled out of line with engines broken down. 6.10am: Increased to 12 knots & hauled out of line to close Veenbergen. 6.44am: Circled round Veenbergen. 6.45am: Stopped & signalled Veenbergen. 6.57am: Proceeded to rejoin convoy. 8.00am: 49°13’N 42°30’W 9.05am: In station ahead of convoy. 9.10 to 11.10am: Practised ZigZaging. am: Exercised at Work Main Derrick by hand & Stations for Abandon ship. 8.00pm: 49°40’N 40°00’W 11.30pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f36a2fc8e2def0001fb: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-020_0.jpg) 4f960f36a2fc8e2def0001fc: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-020_1.jpg) 4f960f37a2fc8e2def0001fd: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-021_0.jpg) 4f960f37a2fc8e2def0001fe: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40368/ADM 53-40368-021_1.jpg) LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1917 4f960f37a2fc8e2def0001ff: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-001_0.jpg) 4f960f38a2fc8e2def000200: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-001_1.jpg) 4f960f38a2fc8e2def000201: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-002_0.jpg) 4f960f38a2fc8e2def000202: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-002_1.jpg) 4f960f39a2fc8e2def000203: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-003_0.jpg) 4f960f39a2fc8e2def000204: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-003_1.jpg) 1 September 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 50.2, Long -36.9 [Obs] 18 ships of convoy in company 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 2 hours 28 mins slow on GMT). 8.00am: 49°57’N 37°40’W 11.42am: Turned 16 point to close SS Veenbergen & increased to 12 knots. Noon: Altered course to rejoin convoy. 12.57pm: Resumed course, in station ahead of Convoy. Veenbergen rejoined Convoy. 8.00pm: 50°22’N 35°15’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f39a2fc8e2def000205: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-004_0.jpg) 2 September 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 50.8, Long -32.0 [Obs] 19 ships of convoy in company 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 2 hours 08 mins slow on GMT). 8.00am: 50°35’N 32°50’W 9.35am: Commenced ZZ. 11.35am: Ceased ZZ. 3.58pm: SS Karroo hauled out of line north with steering gear damaged. 5.33pm: Karroo in station. 8.00pm: 50°55’N 30°20’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f3aa2fc8e2def000206: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-004_1.jpg) 3 September 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 51.1, Long -27.3 [Obs] 19 ships of convoy in company 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 1 hour 48 mins slow on GMT). 8.00am: 51°05’N 28°10’W am: Exercised at stations for Abandon Ship & Work Main Derrick. 9.30am: Commenced ZZ. 9.45am: SS Marie Stathatos hauled out of line with damaged steering gear. 9.55am: Increased to 12 knots & altered course to close SS Marie Stathatos. 10.18am: Signalled her. 10.28am: Increased to 15 knots to resume position ahead of convoy. 11.10am: Convoy ceased ZZ. 11.18am: In station ahead of Convoy. 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 386. 8.00pm: 51°05’N 25°30’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f3aa2fc8e2def000207: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-005_0.jpg) 4 September 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 50.9, Long -22.1 [Obs] 19 ships of convoy in company 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 1 hour 28 mins slow on GMT). 8.00am: 50°55½’N 23°03’W 9.30am: Exercised at General Quarters. 11.45am: Commenced ZZ. 4.00pm: Altered course to Port to close Convoy. 4.27pm: In station ahead of Convoy. 5.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 50°51½’N 20°35’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f3aa2fc8e2def000208: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-005_1.jpg) 5 September 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 50.7, Long -17.8 [Obs] 19 ships of convoy in company 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 1 hour 08 mins slow on GMT). 6.05am: Altered course to take station ahead of SS Surgdanne[?]. 8.00am: 50°39’N 18°33’W 8.47am: Hard a starboard to close SS Ritsbergen[?]. 9.05am: Passed under Ritsbergen stern. 9.53am: In station ahead of Convoy. 10.47am: Altered course to examine steamers. 11.05am: Put clocks on 34 minutes. 11.48am: Altered course to rejoin convoy. 12.10pm: In station ahead of convoy. 1.00pm: Put clocks on 34 minutes to GMT. 1.41pm: 3 destroyers & 5 sloops joined company. 5.37pm: Altered course to close SS Belstar[?]. 6.26pm: In station ahead of Convoy. 8.00pm: 50°37½’N 16°26’W 4f960f3ba2fc8e2def000209: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-006_0.jpg) 6 September 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 50.5, Long -13.1 [DR] 19 ships of convoy, 3 destroyers & 5 sloops in company. 8.00am: 50°30’N 13°54’W 9.10am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00pm: 50°20’N 11°22’W 4f960f3ba2fc8e2def00020a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-006_1.jpg) 7 September 1917 Sydney CB [to England] Lat 50.4, Long -8.1 [Obs] 19 ships of convoy, 5[?] destroyers & 5 sloops in company. 3.55am: Got out Paravanes. 6.00am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 50°12’N 8°48’W 9.00am: Ceased ZZ. 2 US destroyers & 6 sloops joined. 9.15am: Altered course to take place of SS Ganges; Ganges parted company bound for Cork with 2 US destroyers. 9.41am: Altered course & parted company with ships bound for Channel Ports & their escort (of 6 ships). 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. 10.40am: Commenced ZZ. 7.25pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 51°13’N 7°00’W 4f960f3ba2fc8e2def00020b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-007_0.jpg) 8 September 1917 Sydney CB to Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 [Location at 12.38pm] 0.25am: Sighted Smalls Light bearing S80°E. 1.15am: Sighted Tuskar Light Bearing N10°E. 2.00am: Increased speed & parted company with Convoy & escort. 5.00am: Wicklow Head Light Bearing N28°W. Commenced ZZ 18°. 6.00am: Codling Light Vessel N49°W. 7.52am: Skerries Light bearing East. 8.00am: 53°25’N 4°52’W 8.00am: Ceased ZZ. 10.05am: Great Orme Head abeam 2½ miles. 11.05am: In Paravanes. 11.24am: Passed Bar Light Vessel. Course & speed as required for channel. 11.39am: Stopped off Formby & embarked Pilot. 11.40am: Proceeded up Harbour. 12.30pm: Turned to stem tide. 12.38pm: Came to with Port anchor. Off Sandon Dock Entrance. 12.45pm: Put clocks on 1 hour (to BST). 4.20pm: Weighed anchor. Proceeded through ½ tide dock into Sandon Basin. 5.30pm: Secured in basin. Provisions received: Fresh meat Beef 890 lbs; Vegetables 3360 lbs 4f960f3ca2fc8e2def00020c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-007_1.jpg) 9 September 1917 Liverpool – In Sandon Basin Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f960f3ca2fc8e2def00020d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-008_0.jpg) 10 September 1917 Liverpool – In Sandon Basin Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 7.00am: Sent one Watch on 48 hours leave. Provisions received: Fresh meat 1044 lbs 4f960f3ca2fc8e2def00020e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-008_1.jpg) 11 September 1917 Liverpool – In Sandon Basin Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 Provisions received: Vegetables 2240 lbs 4f960f3da2fc8e2def00020f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-009_0.jpg) 12 September 1917 Liverpool – In Sandon Basin Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 10.00am: Collier Hyltonia secured alongside. 11.00am: Commander Bennet rejoined from Convoy duties. 12.45pm: Commenced coaling. Provisions received: Fresh meat 538 lbs 4f960f3da2fc8e2def000210: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-009_1.jpg) 13 September 1917 Liverpool – In Sandon Basin Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 6.15am: Resumed coaling. 9.30am: Lieut. Commander F. Finnis joined ship. [From Navy Lists Frederick Finnis] 3.50pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1280 tons] 6.00pm: Engineer Lieut. Cheyne joined ship. [From Navy Lists James G Cheyne?] 4f960f3da2fc8e2def000211: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-010_0.jpg) 14 September 1917 Liverpool – In Sandon Basin Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 Provisions received: Fresh meat 786 lbs; Vegetables 1120 + 6720 lbs 4f960f3ea2fc8e2def000212: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-010_1.jpg) 15 September 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 10.30am: Discharged Lieut. Commander Birch (to leave to visit[?] ~~~). 11:00am: Slipped from wharf & proceeded out of basin. 11:37am: Passed thro’ lock. Noon: Came to with Starboard anchor. 4f960f3ea2fc8e2def000213: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-011_0.jpg) 16 September 1917 Liverpool to Sydney CB Lat 54.5, Long -4.5 [Obs] am: HMS Arlanza proceeded with SS Metagama & SS Justicia. 8.24am(BST): Weighed anchor & proceeded. Put clocks back one hour (to GMT). 8.24am(GMT): Stopped & dropped Pilot. 8.31am: Proceeded. 8.34am: Passed Formby Light Vessel. 8.50am: Passed Bar Light Vessel & stopped. 8.52am: Out Paravanes. 8.54am: Proceeded. 9.34am: Took station astern of SS Justicia. 10.22am: Great Orme Head abeam. ZZ. 12.30pm: In company with HMS Arlanza & SS Metagama & SS Justicia in single line ahead. D of E rear ship with 3 destroyers. 5.00pm: Ceased ZZ. Justicia out of sight. [Weather code f4 – Thick fog] 5.30pm: Sighted Justicia. 5.35pm: Altered course to take station astern. 6.56pm: Passed ahead of Justicia. 7.42pm: South Rock Light Vessel abeam 5 cables. 8.00pm: 54°28’N 5°20’W 9.01pm: Mew Island Light N36½W. 11.04pm: Fog lifted & sighted Maidens Light S13°W. 4f960f3ea2fc8e2def000214: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-011_1.jpg) 17 September 1917 Liverpool to Sydney CB Lat 56.8, Long -9.3 [DR] 0.30am: Rathlin Island Light abeam. 0.35am: Sighted Oversay Light bearing N15°W. 3.19am: Dubh Artach abeam N54E 20 miles. Skeeryvore Light N20E. 5.00am: Skerryvore Light bearing N64E. Commenced ZZ. 5.45am: Altered course to close SS Justicia & SS Metagama. 6.41am: In station ahead of SS Justicia & SS Metagama. 8.00am: 56°28’N 7°57’W 10.58am: Stop both. 10.59am: Got in Paravanes. 11.01am: Proceeded. 11.00am: HMS Arlanza took station ahead of convoy. 7.00pm: Formed single line ahead. D of E rear ship - astern of SS Justicia. 8.00pm: 57°08’N 12°16’W 8.30pm: Ceased ZZ & took station astern of SS Justicia. 4f960f3ea2fc8e2def000215: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-012_0.jpg) 18 September 1917 Liverpool to Sydney CB Lat 56.8, Long -19.2 [Obs] In company with HMS Arlanza & SS Metagama & SS Justicia. 3.30am: Altered course following Justicia. 4.30am: Resumed course. 6.00am: Altered course & parted company with Convoy & commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 57°03’N 17°08’W 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. 4.30pm: Put clocks back ½ hour. 6.30pm: Put clocks back ½ hour (now 1 hour slow on GMT). 8.00pm: 56°10’N 23°50’W 8.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960f3fa2fc8e2def000216: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-012_1.jpg) 19 September 1917 Liverpool to Sydney CB Lat 55.0, Long -30.1 [Obs] 5.30am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 55°22’N 28°50’W 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 374 to 386 & 389. 4.30pm: Put clocks back ½ hour. 6.30pm: Put clocks back ½ hour (now 2 hours slow on GMT). 7.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 54°14’N 33°08’W 4f960f3fa2fc8e2def000217: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-013_0.jpg) 20 September 1917 Liverpool to Sydney CB Lat 52.7, Long -38.7 [Obs] 5.30am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 53°08’N 37°11’W 9.00am: Read Warrants Nos. 382 & 376. Exercised at Collision stations. 3.45pm: Heavy rain squall. 4.30pm: Put clocks back ½ hour. 6.30pm: Put clocks back ½ hour (now 3 hours slow on GMT). 8.00pm: 51°40’N 41°22’W 4f960f3fa2fc8e2def000218: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-013_1.jpg) 21 September 1917 Liverpool to Sydney CB Lat 49.9, Long -45.8 [Obs] 5.00am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 50°22’N 44°36’W 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. 4.30pm: Put clocks back ¼ hour. 6.30pm: Put clocks back ¼ hour (now 3½ hours slow on GMT). 7.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 48°50’N 48°15’W 4f960f40a2fc8e2def000219: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-014_0.jpg) 22 September 1917 Liverpool to Sydney CB Lat 46.8, Long -52.5 [Obs] 5.00am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 47°19’N 51°30’W 9.30am: Sighted land bearing NWbyN. Nonn: Cape Race Light House bearing N82°W. 4.30pm: Put clocks back ¼ hour. 6.30pm: Put clocks back ¼ hour (now 4 hours slow on GMT). 7.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 46°21’N 55°05’W 4f960f40a2fc8e2def00021a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-014_1.jpg) 23 September 1917 Liverpool to Sydney CB Lat 46.16, Long -60.21 5.00am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 46°15’N 59°16’W 8.01am: Stopped & ½ speed astern. Out Paravanes. 8.03am: Proceeded. 10.50am: Passed Fairway buoy. 10.55am: Stopped & ½ speed astern. Got in Paravanes. 10.56am: Proceeded. 11.24am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 11.43: Stopped. 11.47am: Came to with Starboard anchor. Anchor bearings: Petersfield Wharf S70°W; Shingle Point S7°W; Battery Pier SE. 1.12pm: Weighed anchor & proceeded alongside Coaling Pier. 1.50pm: Ship secured alongside. Provisions received: Fresh meat 482 lbs 4f960f40a2fc8e2def00021b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-015_0.jpg) 24 September 1917 Sydney CB Lat 46.16, Long -60.21 6.50am: Commenced coaling. 6.10pm: Ceased coaling. [Received 1418 tons] 6.33pm: Slipped from coaling pier & proceeded to anchorage. 7.02pm: Stopped both. 7.04pm: Came to with Starboard anchor. Provisions received: Fresh meat 508 lbs; Vegetables 450 lbs. 4f960f41a2fc8e2def00021c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-015_1.jpg) 25 September 1917 Sydney CB Lat 46.16, Long -60.21 6.30am: Storeship came alongside – hands embarking stores. 10.00am: Coal lighters alongside 10.30am: Commenced coaling. 2.20pm: Finished coaling. [Received 242 tons] Provisions received: Fresh meat 366 lbs; Vegetables 400 lbs. 4f960f41a2fc8e2def00021d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-016_0.jpg) 26 September 1917 Sydney CB Lat 46.16, Long -60.21 2.00pm: Masters of ships of Convoy assembled on board for Conference. 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 387 & 390. 7.00pm: Leut Lieut. Commander Finnis to SS Fanad Head for duty as Commodore of Convoy. Provisions received: Fresh meat 454 lbs; Vegetables 10000 lbs; Bread[?or more veg?] 1200 lbs. 4f960f41a2fc8e2def00021e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-016_1.jpg) 27 September 1917 Sydney CB to England & at Sydney CB Lat 46.3, Long -59.7 [Obs/DR] (Clocks at Standard Time of long 60°W – 4 hours slow on GMT) 6.30am: Convoy proceeding out of harbour. 8.08am: Weighed anchor & turned to port. 8.16am: Proceeded out of harbour. 8.48am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 9.18am: Altered course to close SS Manchester Hero. 11.24am: In station ahead of convoy. 11.28am: Convoy formed up 16 ships. 2.02pm: Turned round to signal to Russian ship SS Alberta & ships in V line. 3.57pm: In station ahead of convoy. 8.00pm: 46°14’N 58°06’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 15 minutes. Provisions received: Fresh meat 1749 lbs; Vegetables 525 lbs. 4f960f42a2fc8e2def00021f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-017_0.jpg) 28 September 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 46.1, Long -55.0 [Obs] In company with Convoy of 16 ships. 3.00am: Put clocks on 15 minutes (now 3½ hours slow on GMT) 8.00am: 46°07’N 55°52’W 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters & Fire Stations. 5.55pm: Got in Paravanes. 8.00pm: 46°16’N 53°28’W 9.15pm: Cape Race Light bearing N51°E, 20 miles. 11.00pm: Put clocks on 9 minutes. 11.18pm(altered time): Cape Race Light abeam N5°W 11.6 miles. 4f960f42a2fc8e2def000220: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-017_1.jpg) 29 September 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 47.4, Long -51.0 [Obs] In company with Convoy of 16 ships. 3.00am: Put clocks on 9 minutes (now 3 hours 12 mins slow on GMT) 6.11am: Turned 16 points to Port to close convoy. 6.19am: Turned 16 points to Starboard to take station. 6.30am: In station. 8.00am: 47°05’N 51°34’W 9.50am: Duke of Edinburgh left station ahead of convoy & proceeded to close Russian yacht Amadis[?]. 10.05am: Stopped & sent boat with signalman to Amadis. 10.26am: Proceeded to resume station ahead of convoy. 11.10am: Duke of Edinburgh in station ahead of convoy. 8.00pm: 48°00’N 49°40’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 7 minutes. 4f960f42a2fc8e2def000221: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-018_0.jpg) 30 September 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 49.4, Long -46.8 [Obs] In company with Convoy of 16 ships. 3.00am: Put clocks on 7 minutes. 8.00am: 48°55’N 47°50’W 9.45am: Streamed Fog buoy. 10.55am: Hauled in Fog buoy. 8.00pm: 49°50’N 45°30’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. 4f960f42a2fc8e2def000222: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-018_1.jpg) 4f960f43a2fc8e2def000223: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-019_0.jpg) 4f960f43a2fc8e2def000224: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-019_1.jpg) 4f960f43a2fc8e2def000225: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-020_0.jpg) 4f960f44a2fc8e2def000226: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40369/ADM 53-40369-020_1.jpg) LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1917 4f960f44a2fc8e2def000227: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-001_0.jpg) 4f960f44a2fc8e2def000228: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-001_1.jpg) 4f960f45a2fc8e2def000229: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-002_0.jpg) 4f960f45a2fc8e2def00022a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-002_1.jpg) 4f960f45a2fc8e2def00022b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-003_0.jpg) 4f960f46a2fc8e2def00022c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-003_1.jpg) 1 October 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 50.7, Long -43.3 [Obs] In company with Convoy of 16 ships. 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 2 hours 42 mins slow on GMT) am: Lost overboard by accident. Screw, double connecting, Patt. 1528, One in number. 8.00am: 50°34’N 43°36’W 8.15am: Commenced ZZ. 11.15am: Ceased ZZ. 12.43pm: Duke of Edinburgh increased to 10 knots. (Convoy maintaining course S86°E, 7½ knots) 12.45pm: Increasd to 12 knots & quitted station ahead of Convoy; turned & proceeded to examine steamer astern of Convoy. 1.15pm: Signaled steamer Manchester Hero (joining convoy) & turned to resume station ahead of Convoy. 2.21pm: In station ahead of Convoy & reduced to 7½ knots. 3.34pm: Duke of Edinburgh increased to 12 knots & ... 3.40pm: Turned to close SS Boukadra. 3.47pm: Turned to resume station. 4.17pm: In station ahead of Convoy. 8.00pm: 51°08’N 41°54’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. 4f960f46a2fc8e2def00022d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-004_0.jpg) 2 October 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 52.1, Long -39.2 [Obs] In company with Convoy of 17 ships. 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 mins (now 2 hours 26 mins slow on GMT) 8.00am: 51°50’N 40°00’W 8.00pm: 52°28’N 37°44’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. 4f960f46a2fc8e2def00022e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-004_1.jpg) 3 October 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 53.4, Long -35.0 [Obs] In company with Convoy of 17 ships. 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 mins (now 2 hours 10 mins slow on GMT) 8.00am: 53°10’N 35°40’W 6.00pm: Some ships of convoy hove to. [Wind force 8 – 9; state of sea 7 – waves 11 to 15 feet high] 8.00pm: 53°47’N 33°20’W 9.00pm: In company with ? 9 ships of convoy. 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. 4f960f47a2fc8e2def00022f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-005_0.jpg) 4 October 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 54.3, Long -30.7 [Obs] In company with Convoy of ? 9 ships. 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 1 hour 54 mins slow on GMT) 6.15am: Found 9 ships of convoy in company at daylight, & 5 in sight astern. 8.00am: 54°10’N 31°09’W 10.46am: (i.e. 11.40am GMT) Commenced ZZ. 14 ships of convoy in station, 3 rejoining. Noon: Ceased ZZ. pm: Convoy of 17 ships in company. 8.00pm: 54°35’N 29°10’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f47a2fc8e2def000230: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-005_1.jpg) 5 October 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 55.3, Long -25.5 [DR] In company with Convoy of 17 ships. 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 1 hour 34 mins slow on GMT) 8.00am: 55°09’N 26°24’W 9.30am: Exercised at General Quarters. 3.15pm: SS Lexington stopped with engine defects. 4.23pm: All ships of convoy in company. 8.00pm: 55°27’N 23°50’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f47a2fc8e2def000231: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-006_0.jpg) 6 October 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 56.1, Long -20.8 [Obs/assumed] 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 1 hour 14 mins slow on GMT) 6.16am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 55°50’N 21°33’W 11.24am: Ceased ZZ. 3.46pm: Commenced ZZ. 5.05pm: Negative ZZ. 8.00pm: 56°23’N 18°48’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f48a2fc8e2def000232: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-006_1.jpg) 7 October 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 56.7, Long -16.3 [Using location at 8am] 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 54 mins slow on GMT) 8.00am: 56°44’N 16°15’W 10.00am: Put clocks on 54 mins to GMT. 3.30pm: Sighted 4 destroyers & 4 sloops bearing SW. 4.30pm: Destroyers & sloops joined convoy. 5.00pm: Veered grassline astern to HMS Marne for sailing orders. Grass line parted, sailing orders & life buoy lost. 8.00pm: 56°43’N 13°24’W 4f960f48a2fc8e2def000233: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-007_0.jpg) 8 October 1917 Sydney CB to England Lat 56.6, Long -10.5 [Using location at 8am] 6.50am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 56°35’N 10°30’W 2.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 3.00pm: Resumed ZZ. 3.45pm: Got out Paravanes. 5.00pm: Ceased ZZ & formed Convoy into single line ahead. 5.45pm: Passed destroyers HMS Mons & HMS Prince. 8.00pm: 56°19’N 8°12’W 9.10pm: Sighted Skerryvore Light S82°E. 9.50pm: Sighted Dubh Artach Light S66E. 11.12pm: Skerryvore abeam 24 miles. 4f960f48a2fc8e2def000234: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-007_1.jpg) 9 October 1917 Sydney CB to Liverpool Lat 54.7, Long -5.4 [Estimate from location at 12.15pm] 2.30am: Sighted Oversay Light S50°E & Inishtrahull S40°W. 7.33am: Altacarry Light House, Rathlin Island abeam 8.00am: 55°16’N 6°05’W 9.05am: Dispersed convoy. 9.56am: Altacarry Light House, Rathlin abeam. 11.40am: Commenced ZZ. 12.15pm: Mew Island Light House abeam 1 mile distant. 2.15pm: Passed HMS Columbella. 2.40pm: Chicken Rock Light House S86°E 9 miles. 5.35pm: Sighted two destroyers bearing EbyS. 6.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 6.15pm: Great Orme Head abeam 3 miles. 7.20pm: Got in Paravanes. 7.35pm: Passed Bar Light Vessel. Proceeded, course & speed as required for entering Liverpool. 8.20pm: Stopped in Examination anchorage & embarked[?] Pilot. 9.11pm: Came to with Starboard anchor in River Mersey. 4f960f49a2fc8e2def000235: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-008_0.jpg) 10 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 6.40am: Weighed anchor & proceeded to Cunard buoy. 7.32am: Secured to Cunard buoy. 10.30am: Paid Quarterly Settlement to Ships Company. 12.20pm: US Destroyer Wainwright came alongside to take in oil fuel. Engineer Sub Lieut Jenkins RNR joined ship. 1.50pm: US Destroyer Porter came alongside to take in oil fuel. pm: Supplied USS Wainwright with 101 tons of oil fuel. Supplied USS Porter with 91 tons of oil fuel. 5.35pm: US destroyers cast off & proceeded out of harbour. 7.00pm: Discharged Mr. Brayshaw, Signal Boatswain, to Depot. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1050 lbs; Vegetables 2240 lbs. 4f960f49a2fc8e2def000236: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-008_1.jpg) 11 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 am&pm: Hands getting up ammunition. pm: Starboard Watch proceeded on 9 days leave. pm: Discharged 100 tons of oil fuel into RFA Greenol, extraordinary expenditure due to remains in tank which could not altogether be pumped out, leakages etc., 8 tons. 4f960f49a2fc8e2def000237: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-009_0.jpg) 12 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 am: Ammunition lighters came alongside. am&pm: Hands disembarking ammunition. 10.30am: Lieut. Paine RMA joined ship. 4f960f4aa2fc8e2def000238: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-009_1.jpg) 13 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 8.00am: Worked Main Derrick, hoisted out both picket boats & launch, sent Picket boats, launch & 1st Cutter to Cammell Lairds Basin. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1050 lbs; Vegetables 2240 lbs; Bread 600 lbs. [Most days from 14th October to 2nd November at around 5pm: Exercised at Fire Stations] 4f960f4aa2fc8e2def000239: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-010_0.jpg) 14 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 7.50am: Unshackled from buoy. Tugs came alongside. 8.40am: Slipped from buoy & proceeded into dry dock in Messrs. Cammell Laird's dockyard, Birkenhead. 11.00am: Ship resting on blocks. pm: Hands ranging cable in dock for survey. 4f960f4aa2fc8e2def00023a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-010_1.jpg) 15 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 am: Hands ranging cables for survey. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 340 lbs; Bread 400 lbs. 4f960f4ba2fc8e2def00023b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-011_0.jpg) 16 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 2.30pm: Discharged Lieut. Hollis RMLI to barracks. Provisions received: Bread 700 lbs. 4f960f4ba2fc8e2def00023c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-011_1.jpg) 17 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 Provisions received: Fresh Meat 432 lbs; Vegetables 300 + 500 lbs; Bread 146 lbs. 4f960f4ba2fc8e2def00023d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-012_0.jpg) 18 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 Provisions received: Vegetables 2240 lbs; Bread 760 lbs. 4f960f4ca2fc8e2def00023e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-012_1.jpg) 19 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 Provisions received: Fresh Meat 828 lbs. 4f960f4ca2fc8e2def00023f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-013_0.jpg) 20 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 391. Provisions received: Bread 900 lbs. 4f960f4ca2fc8e2def000240: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-013_1.jpg) 21 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 8.00am: Starboard Watch returned from long leave. 10.00am: Port Watch proceeded on 11 days leave. 4f960f4da2fc8e2def000241: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-014_0.jpg) 22 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 Provisions received: Fresh Meat 394 lbs; Bread 600 lbs. 4f960f4da2fc8e2def000242: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-014_1.jpg) 23 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f960f4da2fc8e2def000243: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-015_0.jpg) 24 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs; Bread 600 lbs. 4f960f4ea2fc8e2def000244: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-015_1.jpg) 25 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4.00pm: Read Warrant Nos. 392, 393 & 394. 4f960f4ea2fc8e2def000245: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-016_0.jpg) 26 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 Provisions received: Fresh Meat 830 lbs; Vegetables 2240 + 300 lbs; Bread 600 lbs. 4f960f4ea2fc8e2def000246: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-016_1.jpg) 27 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 pm: Watch embarking stores. Provisions received: Bread 200 lbs. 4f960f4fa2fc8e2def000247: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-017_0.jpg) 28 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f960f4fa2fc8e2def000248: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-017_1.jpg) 29 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 Provisions received: Fresh Meat 402 lbs; Bread 600 lbs. 4f960f4fa2fc8e2def000249: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-018_0.jpg) 30 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 Provisions received: Vegetables 355 lbs. 4f960f4fa2fc8e2def00024a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-018_1.jpg) 31 October 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 Provisions received: Fresh Meat 596 lbs; Vegetables 2240 lbs; Bread 600 lbs. 4f960f50a2fc8e2def00024b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-019_0.jpg) 4f960f50a2fc8e2def00024c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-019_1.jpg) 4f960f50a2fc8e2def00024d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-020_0.jpg) 4f960f51a2fc8e2def00024e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40370/ADM 53-40370-020_1.jpg) LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1917 4f960f51a2fc8e2def00024f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-001_0.jpg) 4f960f51a2fc8e2def000250: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-001_1.jpg) 4f960f52a2fc8e2def000251: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-002_0.jpg) 4f960f52a2fc8e2def000252: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-002_1.jpg) 4f960f52a2fc8e2def000253: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-003_0.jpg) 4f960f53a2fc8e2def000254: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-003_1.jpg) 1 November 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 Provisions received: Bread 800 lbs. 4f960f53a2fc8e2def000255: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-004_0.jpg) 2 November 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 7.30am: Port Watch returned from long leave. am: Hands restowing cables. 11.30pm: Paid monthly advance to Ship's Company. 12.45pm: Began to flood dock. 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 395 & 396. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1246 lbs; Vegetables 1200 + 3360 lbs; Bread 300 lbs. 4f960f53a2fc8e2def000256: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-004_1.jpg) 3 November 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 11.45am: Ship afloat. 12.20pm: Proceeded out of Dock & secured to Cunard buoy. 1.20pm: Shackled on. 4f960f54a2fc8e2def000257: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-005_0.jpg) 4 November 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4f960f54a2fc8e2def000258: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-005_1.jpg) 5 November 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4.30am: Oil Tank came alongside. 6.45am: Ammunition lighters came alongside. am&pm: Hands embarking & stowing ammunition. 3.45pm: Oil Tank cast off. [Received 317 tons oil] Provisions received: Fresh Meat 1120 lbs; Vegetables 5600 + 600 lbs. 4f960f54a2fc8e2def000259: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-006_0.jpg) 6 November 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 8.00am: Collier No. 230 Karanja came alongside. 8.15am: Commenced coaling. 2.15pm: Coal lighters secured alongside. 4.45pm: Collier cast off. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 2805 lbs. 4f960f55a2fc8e2def00025a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-006_1.jpg) 7 November 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 1.45am: Finished coaling. 6.30am: Coal lighters cast off. 9.45pm: Embarked Mr McLeod, Pilot. 4f960f55a2fc8e2def00025b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-007_0.jpg) 8 November 1917 Liverpool to Bermuda Lat 54.0, Long -5.3 [DR] 2.27am: Slipped from Cunard buoy & proceeded out of harbour. 3.00am: Passed North Wall Light, 3.50am: Passed Formby Light Vessel. 4.10am: Stopped off Bar Light Vessel. 4.19am: Proceeded. 4.35am: Stopped. Pilot vessel refused to disembark Pilot owing to weather. [Wind force 5 – 6] 4.45am: Proceeded. 6.10am: In company with HMS Olympic & HMS Carnarvon & 4 TBDs. 7.00am: Commenced ZZ. 7.30 – 7.40am: Turned round to wait for Olympic (getting out Paravanes). 7.52am: Ceased ZZ. 8.00am: 53°30’N 4°34’W 9.50am: Altered course & formed single line ahead. 10.00am: Resumed ZZ. 10.50 – 10.55am: Formed single line abreast to port. 2.53pm: Turned together 8 points to starboard. 2.59pm: Altered course in succession 8 points to port & formed single line ahead. 5.20pm: Ceased ZZ. Rathlin Island, Altacarry Head abeam 1.4 miles. 8.00pm: Destroyers returned to base. 8.00pm: 55°57’N 7°05’W 8.50pm: Olympic parted company. 4f960f55a2fc8e2def00025c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-007_1.jpg) 9 November 1917 Liverpool to Bermuda Lat 56.9, Long -12.7 [Obs] HMS Carnarvon astern 8.00am: 56°50’N 11°20’W 8.00pm: 57°04’N 15°14’W 4f960f55a2fc8e2def00025d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-008_0.jpg) 10 November 1917 Liverpool to Bermuda Lat 56.3, Long -20.8 [Obs] 8.00am: 56°45’N 18°56’W 8.17am: Stopped both & got in Paravanes. Found Port Paravane wire parted & Paravane lost. 8.22am: Proceeded. 10.20am: Put clocks back 20 minutes. 1.30pm: Put clocks back 20 minutes. 4.20pm: Put clocks back 20 minutes. 5.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 6.40pm: Put clocks back 20 minutes – now 1 hour 20 mins slow on GMT 8.00pm: 55°46’N 23°40’W 4f960f56a2fc8e2def00025e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-008_1.jpg) 11 November 1917 Liverpool to Bermuda Lat 54.7, Long -28.4 [Obs] 7.00am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 54°50’N 27°32’W 1.20pm: Put clocks back 15 minutes. 4.45pm: Put clocks back 15 minutes. 5.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 6.00pm: Put clocks back 15 minutes – now 2 hours 5 mins slow on GMT. 8.00pm: 53°58’N 30°38’W 4f960f56a2fc8e2def00025f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-009_0.jpg) 12 November 1917 Liverpool to Bermuda Lat 52.7, Long -34.7 [Obs] 6.30am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 53°02’N 33°40’W 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 398 to 421 (inclusive). Put clocks back 10 minutes. 5.40pm: Ceased ZZ. Put clocks back 10 minutes. 8.00pm: 51°48’N 36°47’W 4f960f56a2fc8e2def000260: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-009_1.jpg) 13 November 1917 Liverpool to Bermuda Lat 50.1, Long -40.1 [Obs] Clocks 2 hours 25 mins slow on GMT. 6.30am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 50°31½’N 39°14’W 10.30am: Exercised at General Quarters. 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 415 & 416. Put clocks back 10 minutes. 5.40pm: Ceased ZZ. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 8.00pm: 49°12’N 42°07’W 10.00pm: Heavy rain squall, wind shifted to WNW. 4f960f57a2fc8e2def000261: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-010_0.jpg) 14 November 1917 Liverpool to Bermuda Lat 47.5, Long -45.5 [Obs] Clocks 2 hours 45 mins slow on GMT. 6.30am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 47°55’N 44°39’W 4.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 5.40pm: Ceased ZZ. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 8.00pm: 46°22’N 47°10’W 4f960f57a2fc8e2def000262: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-010_1.jpg) 15 November 1917 Liverpool to Bermuda Lat 44.2, Long -50.4 [Obs] Clocks 3 hours 05 mins slow on GMT. 6.30am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 44°44’N 49°40’W 10.00am: Exercised at Collision stations. 2.00pm: Passed British Steamer (name unknown) outward bound. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 6.10pm: Ceased ZZ. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 8.00pm: 43°00’N 52°00’W 4f960f57a2fc8e2def000263: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-011_0.jpg) 16 November 1917 Liverpool to Bermuda Lat 41.1, Long -55.0 [Obs] Clocks 3 hours 25 mins slow on GMT. 6.30am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 41°22’N 54°15’W 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 417 & 418. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes & ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 40°00’N 56°18’W 4f960f58a2fc8e2def000264: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-011_1.jpg) 17 November 1917 Liverpool to Bermuda Lat 38.3, Long -58.6 [Obs] Clocks 3 hours 41 mins slow on GMT. 6.10am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 38°48’N 57°58’W 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 414. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes. 5.42pm: Ceased ZZ. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes. 8.00pm: 37°12’N 59°50’W 11.00pm: Heavy squalls of wind & rain. 4f960f58a2fc8e2def000265: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-012_0.jpg) 18 November 1917 Liverpool to Bermuda Lat 34.9, Long -61.7 [Obs] Clocks 3 hours 57 mins slow on GMT. 6.00am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 35°20’N 61°14’W 9.30am: Sighted SS Copenhagen (British) from Gibraltar to New York. 10.23am: Altered course to close. 11.00am: Resumed course. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 11 minutes. 6.09pm: Ceased ZZ. 6.20pm: Put clocks back 11 minutes to Mean Time of Bermuda. 6.45pm: Resumed ZZ. 8.00pm: 33°40’N 63°00’W 4f960f58a2fc8e2def000266: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-012_1.jpg) 19 November 1917 Liverpool to Bermuda & at Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 5.40am: Sighted Gibb’s Hill Light, Bermuda, S67°W. 7.30am: Course as required for Narrows Channel & to Grassy Bay. 8.45am: Stopped & came to with Starboard anchor. 9.40am: Weighed anchor & proceeded into South Basin [Ireland Island] & secured alongside. 12.50pm: Commenced coaling. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 450 lbs; Vegetables 2000 lbs. 4f960f58a2fc8e2def000267: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-013_0.jpg) 20 November 1917 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 5.45am: Resumed coaling. 7.00am: HMS Carnarvon arrived & anchored in Grassy Bay. Noon: HMCS Shearwater arrived. 1.33pm: Finishing coaling. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 400 lbs; Vegetables 2000 + 600 + 300 lbs. 4f960f59a2fc8e2def000268: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-013_1.jpg) 21 November 1917 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 am: Hands getting in stores & painting ship. 5.00pm: Read Warrant No. 418. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 450 lbs; Vegetables 4000 lbs. 4f960f59a2fc8e2def000269: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-014_0.jpg) 22 November 1917 Bermuda to New York & at Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 11.00am: Lieut. Wilson RNR & Mr. Powell[?] Warrant[?] Engineer RNR joined for passage. 1.00pm: Slipped & proceeded out of South Basin. Turned round. 1.32pm: proceeded. 2.32pm: Entered the Narrows. 2.34pm: Passed outer Fairway buoy. 3.30pm: Commenced ZZ. 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 419. 4.20pm: Put clocks back 5 minutes. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 5 minutes. 8.00pm: 32°55’N 65°15’W Provisions received: Fresh Meat 450 lbs; Vegetables 3000 + 500 + 200 lbs. 4f960f5aa2fc8e2def00026a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-014_1.jpg) 23 November 1917 Bermuda to New York Lat 35.3, Long -67.6 [Obs] Clocks 4½ hours slow on GMT. 8.00am: 34°42’N 67°02’W 9.30am: Altered ZZ to 22° every ¼ hour. 11.00am: Exercised at General Quarters & Fire Stations. 1.30pm: Put clocks back 5 minutes. 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 420. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 5 minutes. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 5 minutes. 8.00pm: 36°18’N 68°45’W 4f960f5aa2fc8e2def00026b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-015_0.jpg) 24 November 1917 Bermuda to New York Lat 37.9, Long -70.6 [Using location at 8am] Clocks 4¾ hours slow on GMT. 8.00am: 37°53’N 70°38’W 10.00am: Altered course 16 points to port. 11.00am: Altered course 16 points to port & resumed course. 1.30pm: Put clocks back 5 minutes. 4.01pm: Stopped & got out Paravanes. 4.03pm: Proceeded. 4.15pm: Put clocks back 5 mins. 6.15pm: Put clocks back 5 minutes to time of 75 meridian. 8.00pm: 39°24’N 71°54’W 4f960f5aa2fc8e2def00026c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-015_1.jpg) 25 November 1917 Bermuda to New York & at New York Lat 40.79, Long -73.99 Clocks 5 hours slow on GMT. 5.10am: Sighted glare of Fire Island Light NNE. 5.30am: Ceased ZZ. 6.10am: Sighted Navesink Light N77°W. 6.34am: Stopped & got in Paravanes. 6.35am: Proceeded. 7.00am: Altered course heading for Ambrose Light Vessel. 7.24am: Passed Ambrose Light Vessel, course & speed as required for Ambrose Channel & New York harbour. 7.40am: Stopped & embarked Pilot. 7.42am: Proceeded up harbour. 10.50am: Stopped & let go Starboard anchor. Dropped astern & 10.57am: Let go Port anchor. Moored in Hudson River off 90th Street. Found 3 US Cruisers at anchor, Flag of Rear Admiral in USS Seattle. 4f960f5ba2fc8e2def00026d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-016_0.jpg) 26 November 1917 New York Lat 40.79, Long -73.99 8.30am: Coal lighters came alongside. 9.05am: Commenced coaling. 7.15pm: Finished coaling. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 608 lbs. 4f960f5ba2fc8e2def00026e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-016_1.jpg) 27 November 1917 New York Lat 40.79, Long -73.99 7.30am: Lighters came alongside with provisions. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 653 lbs; Vegetables 4950 + 1000 lbs. 4f960f5ba2fc8e2def00026f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-017_0.jpg) 28 November 1917 New York Lat 40.79, Long -73.99 10.00pm: Lent Commander Bennet to SS Tennyson as Commodore of Convoy. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 3116 lbs; Vegetables 5000 + 1000 lbs. 4f960f5ca2fc8e2def000270: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-017_1.jpg) 29 November 1917 New York to England, with convoy, & at New York Lat 40.4, Long -70.5 [Obs] 8.00am: Weighed anchor & proceeded under charge of Pilot. 10.02am: Passed out of Ambrose Channel. 10.07am: Stopped & dropped Pilot. 10.15am: Proceeded. 10.37am: Ambrose Light Vessel abeam. 11.05am: Altered course to close SS Santa Maria, broken down. 11.36am: Stopped & ½ speed astern. Got in Paravanes. 11.40am: Proceeded. 12.47pm: In station ahead of convoy, reduced to 9½ knots. pm: In company with convoy of 12 ships. 3.34pm: Increased to 14 knots & altered course 16 points to close SS Astrabula [?maybe Ashtrabula?] – astern of station. 3.55pm: Altered course to rejoin convoy. 5.20pm: In station ahead of Convoy & reduced to 9 knots. 8.00pm: 40°25’N 71°53’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 18 minutes. 4f960f5ca2fc8e2def000271: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-018_0.jpg) 30 November 1917 New York to England Lat 40.4, Long -68.9 [Obs] In company with Convoy of 12 ships. 3.00am: SS Santa Maria joined Convoy. 3.00am: Put clocks on 18 minutes now 4 hours 24 mins slow on GMT. 7.10am: Convoy increased speed to 9½ knots. 8.00am: 40°28½’N 69°46’W 8.20am: Sighted strange light cruiser bearing East. 8.35am: Altered course as required to close cruiser. Cruiser identified as USS Albany. 8.56am: Altered course to rejoin convoy. 9.38am: In station ahead of convoy - reduced to 9½ knots. SS Norman Bridge & SS Tactician joined Convoy. 3.55pm: Got in Paravanes. 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 421 to 425. 8.00pm: 40°18’N 67°28’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f5da2fc8e2def000272: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-018_1.jpg) 4f960f5da2fc8e2def000273: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-019_0.jpg) 4f960f5da2fc8e2def000274: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-019_1.jpg) 4f960f5ea2fc8e2def000275: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-020_0.jpg) 4f960f5ea2fc8e2def000276: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40371/ADM 53-40371-020_1.jpg) LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1917 4f960f5fa2fc8e2def000277: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-001_0.jpg) 4f960f5fa2fc8e2def000278: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-001_1.jpg) 4f960f5fa2fc8e2def000279: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-002_0.jpg) 4f960f60a2fc8e2def00027a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-002_1.jpg) 4f960f60a2fc8e2def00027b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-003_0.jpg) 4f960f61a2fc8e2def00027c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-003_1.jpg) 1 December 1917 New York to England Lat 40.2, Long -64.3 [DR] Clocks 4 hours 14 mins slow on GMT. In company with Convoy of 15 ships. 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 6.30am: SS Buckleigh hull down astern of convoy. 8.00am: 40°18’N 65°08’W 9.14am: Increased to 12 knots & hauled out of line to close SS Santa Maria - astern of station. 9.38am: Turned to rejoin convoy. am: Exercised at stations for Abandon ship. 11.04am: In station ahead of convoy. pm: In company with 14 ships of convoy. 3.05pm: Hauled out of line to examine American steamer. 3.14pm: Altered course to resume station ahead of convoy. 3.35pm: In station ahead of convoy. 6.15pm: Wind veered to WNW, weather clearing. 8.00pm: 40°18’N 62°55’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 9 minutes. 4f960f61a2fc8e2def00027d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-004_0.jpg) 2 December 1917 New York to England Lat 40.3, Long -61.1 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 9 minutes (now 3 hours 46 mins slow on GMT). 7.00am: SS H.G. Wylie joined Convoy. 7.22am: Altered course 16 point to close ships astern. 8.00am: Altered course to resume station ahead on convoy. 8.00am: 40°18’N 61°44’W 8.46am: In station ahead on convoy. 6.30pm: Ship rolling to heavy swell & following sea. 8.00pm: 40°38’N 59°25’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 6 minutes. 4f960f61a2fc8e2def00027e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-004_1.jpg) 3 December 1917 New York to England Lat 41.8, Long -56.4 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 6 minutes (now 3 hours 34 mins slow on GMT). 8.00am: 41°32’N 57°08’W 8.40am: SS Astrabula[?] dipped astern with defective engines. 9.20am: SS Lakonia hauled out of line with defective condensers. Frequent squalls of hail & rain. am: Streamed Fog buoy for exercise. 11.30am: Ship rolling to westerly swell. Noon: Lakonia rejoined convoy. 12.30pm: SS Boston City hauled out of line with defective steering gear & dropped astern. 2.30pm: Hauled in fog buoy. 4.00pm: SS Eupion hauled out of convoy. pm: Convoy of 12 ships in company; 3 ships out of sight astern viz:- Astrabula[?] , Boston City & Eupion. 8.00pm: 42°25’N 55°05’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. 4f960f62a2fc8e2def00027f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-005_0.jpg) 4 December 1917 New York to England Lat 44.0, Long -52.6 [DR] 1.00am: SS Boston City rejoined convoy. 2.00am: SS Eupion rejoined convoy. 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 3 hours 18 mins slow on GMT). SS Astrabula[?] rejoined convoy. 8.00am: 43°39’N 53°11’W 10.15am: Commenced ZZ & ZZ for one hour for exercise. Exercised at General Quarters. 8.00pm: 44°55’N 56°15’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. 4f960f62a2fc8e2def000280: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-005_1.jpg) 5 December 1917 New York to England Lat 46.4, Long -48.9 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 3 hours 02 mins slow on GMT). am: Ship rolling heavily & shipping water. 7.30am: SS Santa Maria & SS Eupion out of sight astern. 8.00am: 45°57’N 49°33’W [Wind force 8, state of sea 7 – height of waves 11 to 15 feet] 8.30am: Washed overboard Block, Wood, trim, 30” IIB Patt No. 330. 8.00pm: 47°08’N 47°40’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. 4f960f62a2fc8e2def000281: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-006_0.jpg) 6 December 1917 New York to England Lat 48.7, Long -45.2 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 2 hours 46 mins slow on GMT). 7.00am: SS Santa Maria rejoined during the night. Convoy of 14 ships in company (SS Eupion still out of sight astern). 8.00am: 48°18’N 45°49’W 7.00pm: Passed steamer bound to the Westward showing navigation lights, distant 5 miles approx. 8.00pm: 49°24’N 43°40’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 6 minutes. 4f960f63a2fc8e2def000282: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-006_1.jpg) 7 December 1917 New York to England Lat 51.0, Long -40.7 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 6 minutes (now 2 hours 34 mins slow on GMT). 8.00am: 50°31’N 41°22’W 10.46am: Increased to 14 knots & carried out Range finder exercise on SS Wayfarer. Convoy proceeding at 9½ knots. 11.35am: Resumed station ahead of Convoy & reduced to 9½ knots. 8.00pm: 51°40’N 38°55’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f63a2fc8e2def000283: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-007_0.jpg) 8 December 1917 New York to England Lat 53.0, Long -35.6 [DR] 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 2 hours 14 mins slow on GMT). am: Ahead of convoy visibility low. 8.00am: 52°41’N 36°27’W 9.56am: Hauled out of line & altered course 16 points to close ships astern of station. 10.18am: Altered course 16 points & resumed course of Convoy. 10.29am: Altered course to close SS Tuscan Prince 4 miles astern of station. 10.38am: Resumed course. 12.05pm: In station ahead of Convoy. pm: Visibility low. 8.00pm: 53°36’N 33°36’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f63a2fc8e2def000284: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-007_1.jpg) 9 December 1917 New York to England Lat 55.0, Long -30.2 [Obs] am: Visibility low. 2.15am: Weather cleared, wind shifted to SW by W. 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 1 hour 54 mins slow on GMT). 7.30am: Convoy of 12 ships in sight. 8.00am: 54°40’N 31°00’W 9.03am: Hauled out of line. Course & speed as required for signalling to rear ships of column. 10.55am: Resumed station ahead of Convoy. 13 ships of convoy in company - SS Santa Maria out of sight. 8.00pm: 55°38’N 28°30’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 11 minutes. 4f960f64a2fc8e2def000285: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-008_0.jpg) 10 December 1917 New York to England Lat 56.9, Long -24.8 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 11 minutes (now 1 hour 32 mins slow on GMT). 8.00am: 56°31’N 25°39’W 8.00pm: 57°00’N 22°30’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 13 minutes. Logged Mr. William George Symonds, Acting Gunner(T) for disobedience of orders in excusing the Hand-Wheel party from their Action stations on Friday 7th December 1917 without first obtaining permission. [Signed] W.G. Symonds Act. Gunner (T) 4f960f64a2fc8e2def000286: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-008_1.jpg) 11 December 1917 New York to England Lat 57.1, Long -18.1 [Obs/DR] 3.00am: Put clocks on 13 minutes (now 1 hour 06 mins slow on GMT). 8.00am: 57°05’N 18°30’W 9.04am: Convoy commenced ZZ. 9.22am: Duke of Edinburgh increased to 14 knots & altered course to search for SS Santa Maria. Visibility 6 – 7 miles. 10.02am: Altered course to resume position ahead of convoy. 10.50am: In station ahead of convoy & reduced to 9 knots. 10.55am: Ceased ZZ. 11.35am: Resumed ZZ. 3.25pm: Reduced to 8 knots. 8.00pm: 57°02’N 15°24’W 10.30pm: Ship rolling heavily to long Westerly Swell. 11.00pm: Put clocks on 22 minutes. 4f960f64a2fc8e2def000287: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-009_0.jpg) 12 December 1917 New York to England Lat 56.7, Long -11.7 [DR] am: Misty weather, low visibility. 3.00am: Put clocks on 22 minutes. 5.00am: Put clocks on 22 minutes to GMT. 8.00am: 56°50’N 12°38’W 9.00am: 12 ships of convoy in sight – SS Boston City not seen. 10.48am: Increased to 12 knots & hauled out of line. Course & speed as required for steering round convoy for signalling. 11.47am: In station ahead of convoy. 12.08pm: Commenced ZZ. 12.55pm: Ceased ZZ. 1.03pm: SS Boston City rejoined convoy. 1.55pm: Increased to 12 knots, hauled out of line & proceeded as required for signalling to ships of convoy. 2.47pm: In station ahead of convoy. 2.50pm: ZZ. 3.35pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 56°25’N 10°08’W 4f960f65a2fc8e2def000288: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-009_1.jpg) 13 December 1917 New York to England & Liverpool Lat 55.4, Long -6.2 [Obs] 5.15am: Sight Skerryvore Light N58½E. 6.07am: Sighted Dubh Artack Light S80E. 8.00am: 55°51’N 6°49’W 8.00am: Altered course to take station as leader of “W” column. 8.30am: Commenced ZZ. Escort of 3 destroyers & 2 sloops joined convoy. 9.25am: Oversay abeam 3 miles. 10.00am: Received despatches from HMS Harpy. 12.15pm: Altacarry Light House abeam 2 miles. 4.00pm: Maidens abeam 5 miles. 4.34pm: Increased to 20 knots & parted company from Convoy. 5.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 6.10pm: Mull of Galloway Light abeam 2½ miles. 7.00pm: Ayre Point, Isle of Man, abeam 8 ¾ miles. 8.00pm: 54°22’N 3°54’W 10.16pm: Sighted Liverpool Bar Light Vessel. 10.25pm: Altered course heading for Bar Light Vessel. 10.50pm: In Paravanes. 11.05pm: Passed Bar Light Vessel. Course & speed as required for entering Mersey. Midnight: Stopped both engines. 4f960f65a2fc8e2def000289: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-010_0.jpg) 14 December 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 0.02am: Came to with Port anchor. Sandon Dock Entrance Green Light S30E; Canada Dock Tower N51E. 10.04am: Weighed anchor & proceeded into Canada Dock. 11.50am: Secured alongside Canada Tongue. pm: Gave 4 days leave to Port Watch. Discharged Lieut Wilson RNR & one Engineer Warrant Officer to depot. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 356 lbs. 4f960f65a2fc8e2def00028a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-010_1.jpg) 15 December 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 7.35am: Commenced coaling from lighters. 11.00am: Discharged Lieut. Bane RNR to hospital. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 545 lbs. 4f960f65a2fc8e2def00028b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-011_0.jpg) 16 December 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 7.30pm: Sub Lieut. Puddicombe RCN & Sub Lieut. Fryer joined from HMS Antrim. [ From Navy Lists Roy M. Puddycombe?] 4f960f66a2fc8e2def00028c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-011_1.jpg) 17 December 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 6.15pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1579.1 tons] Provisions received: Fresh Meat 240 lbs; Vegetables 2240 lbs. 4f960f66a2fc8e2def00028d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-012_0.jpg) 18 December 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 9.00am: Oiler alongside. 10.00am: Surgeon Allchin MB rejoined ship. am: Hands working about ammunition. 6.00pm: Discharged 264 tons of oil fuel to RFA Purfol. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 536 lbs; Vegetables 5600 + 1176 + 400 lbs. 4f960f66a2fc8e2def00028e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-012_1.jpg) 19 December 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 9.00am: Moved sheet anchor to Starboard bower & vice versa. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 440 lbs; Vegetables 600 lbs. 4f960f67a2fc8e2def00028f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-013_0.jpg) 20 December 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 Provisions received: Fresh Meat 563 lbs. 4f960f67a2fc8e2def000290: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-013_1.jpg) 21 December 1917 Liverpool Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 426, 427, 428 & 429. 5.00pm: Engineer Lieut. Cheyne discharged to Depot. 7.30pm: Lieuts. Campbell, Chisholm & Hughes RNR joined ship. Provisions received: Fresh Meat 3043 lbs; Vegetables 5600 lbs. 4f960f67a2fc8e2def000291: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-014_0.jpg) 22 December 1917 Liverpool [& at Sea] Lat 53.4, Long -3.0 10.00am: Discharged Lieut. Trepess to HMS Lily. 1.30pm: Tugs secured alongside & Pilot came on board. 2.14pm: Slipped from Canada Tongue & shifted berth through Huskisson Dock into Sandon Dock. 3.40pm: Secured in Sandon Dock. 4.30pm: Proceeded out of Sandon Dock. 4.55pm: Clear of Dock; proceeded course & speed as required for leaving Mersey. 6.20pm: Stopped near Bar Light Vessel & dropped Pilot. 6.30pm: Proceeded. 6.35pm: Got out Paravanes. 6.40pm: Passed Bar Light Vessel. 7.00pm: Commenced ZZ. 8.00pm: 53°52’N 3°34’W 8.52pm: Sighted Cape Maughold Light, Isle of Man, N42°W. 11.40pm: Sighted Mull of Galloway Light N48°W. 4f960f68a2fc8e2def000292: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-014_1.jpg) 23 December 1917 England to Bermuda & at Loch[Lough] Swilly Lat 55.13, Long -7.50 2.43am: Maidens Light abeam. 4.00am: Ceased ZZ. 4.32am: Altacarry Light abeam 1 mile. 4.36am: Altered course N67°W with Mull of Cantyre Light astern. 6.50am: Inishtrahull Light bearing North distant 1½ miles. 7.35am: Altered course for entering Lough Swilly. 8.00am: 55°12’N 7°35’W 8.20am: Stopped & in Paravanes. Starboard Paravane lost. 8.23am: Passed through Obstruction. 9.40am: Came to with Starboard anchor. Anchor bearings Rathmullan Pier S57E 4.40pm: Weighed anchor & turned to the northward. 4.55pm: Proceeded. 5.08pm: Passed Obstruction. 5.25pm: Dunree Head abeam. 5.41pm: Stopped & out Paravanes. 5.43pm: Proceeded. 5.45pm: Fanad Head abeam. 8.00pm: 55°22½’N 8°27’W 4f960f68a2fc8e2def000293: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-015_0.jpg) 24 December 1917 England to Bermuda Lat 54.5, Long -16.1 [Obs] 5.00am: Ceased ZZ. 8.00am: 54°48’N 13°58’W 8.00am: Resumed ZZ. 8.56am: Stopped both & astern 1 min. Got in Paravanes. 8.58am: Proceeded. 10.30am: Put clocks back 30 minutes. 1.30pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes. 5.00pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes – now 1½ hours slow on GMT. 8.00pm: 53°50’N 20°26’W 4f960f68a2fc8e2def000294: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-015_1.jpg) 25 December 1917 England to Bermuda Lat 52.2, Long -24.5 [DR] 6.30am: Ceased ZZ. 7.00am: Resumed ZZ. 8.00am: 52°33’N 23°40’W 10.00am: Divine service. 1.30pm: Reduced ZZ to 10° each side of normal every ¼ hour. 4.15pm: Put clocks back ¼ hour. 6.15pm: Put clocks back ¼ hour – now 2 hours slow on GMT. 8.00pm: 51°40’N 26°55’W 4f960f69a2fc8e2def000295: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-016_0.jpg) 26 December 1917 England to Bermuda Lat 50.7, Long -30.8 [Obs] 8.00am: 51°00’N 30°10’W 10.00am: Exercised at general quarters. 5.15pm: Put clocks back ¼ hour. 7.15pm: Put clocks back ¼ hour. Now 2½ hours slow on GMT. 8.00pm: 50°00’N 33°10’W 4f960f69a2fc8e2def000296: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-016_1.jpg) 27 December 1917 England to Bermuda Lat 48.8, Long -37.0 [Obs] 8.00am: 49°08’N 36°02’W 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 429 & 430. 5.00pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 6.10pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. Clocks now 2 hours 50 mins slow on GMT. 8.00pm: 48°10’N 38°45’W 4f960f69a2fc8e2def000297: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-017_0.jpg) 28 December 1917 England to Bermuda Lat 46.9, Long -42.1 [Obs] 7.00am: Passed Norwegian steamer bound east in 47°17’N 41°04’W. 8.00am: 47°11½’N 41°17’W 4.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 6.10pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. Clocks now 3 hours 10 mins slow on GMT. 8.00pm: 45°52’N 43°55’W 4f960f6aa2fc8e2def000298: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-017_1.jpg) 29 December 1917 England to Bermuda Lat 44.2, Long -46.6 [Obs] 3.00am: Wind & sea moderating. 8.00am: 44°45’N 45°52’W 4.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 6.10pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. Clocks now 3½ hours slow on GMT. 8.00pm: 43°20’N 48°17’W 4f960f6aa2fc8e2def000299: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-018_0.jpg) 30 December 1917 England to Bermuda Lat 41.9, Long -51.2 [Obs] 8.00am: 42°12’N 50°35’W Noon: Altered zigzag to give speed of advance 9.6 knots. 5.15pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 6.15pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. Clocks now 3 hours 50 mins slow on GMT. 8.00pm: 41°03’N 52°26’W 4f960f6aa2fc8e2def00029a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-018_1.jpg) 31 December 1917 England to Bermuda Lat 39.4, Long -54.9 [Obs] 8.00am: 39°50’N 54°14’W 10.00am: Exercised at general quarters. Noon: Altered ZZ to give speed of advance 9.8 knots. 5.15pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes (now 4 hours slow on GMT). 5.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 5.40pm: Wind veered to WbyS in heavy rain squall. 8.00pm: 38°36’N 56°00’W 9.00pm: Resumed ZZ. 4f960f6ba2fc8e2def00029b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-019_0.jpg) 4f960f6ba2fc8e2def00029c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-019_1.jpg) 4f960f6ba2fc8e2def00029d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-020_0.jpg) 4f960f6ba2fc8e2def00029e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40372/ADM 53-40372-020_1.jpg) LOGS FOR JANUARY 1918 4f960f6ca2fc8e2def00029f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-001_0.jpg) 4f960f6ca2fc8e2def0002a0: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-001_1.jpg) 4f960f6da2fc8e2def0002a1: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-002_0.jpg) 4f960f6da2fc8e2def0002a2: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-002_1.jpg) 4f960f6da2fc8e2def0002a3: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-003_0.jpg) 4f960f6da2fc8e2def0002a4: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-003_1.jpg) 1 January 1918 England to Bermuda Lat 37.7, Long -57.6 [Obs] am: Zigzagging 10° each side of normal every ¼ hour. 8.00am: 37°56½’N 57°10’W 10.11am: Stopped & dropped target. Proceeded as required for sub-calibre firing. 11.08am: Ceased firing. Hoisted target inboard. 11.25am: Proceeded. 4.15pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 6.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 36°38’N 58°47’W 9.00pm: Resumed ZZ. 4f960f6ea2fc8e2def0002a5: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-004_0.jpg) 2 January 1918 England to Bermuda Lat 34.8, Long -61.3 [Obs] 2.00am: Wind veered to SW in heavy rain squall. 8.00am: 35°17½’N 60°40’W 9.00am: Passed 4 masted Barque, bearing South 4½ miles, steering ESE in 35°10’N 60°50’W. 5.00pm: Put clocks back 9½ minutes (to Bermuda Mean Time). 6.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 33°54’N 62°42’W 10.00pm: Resumed ZZ. 4f960f6ea2fc8e2def0002a6: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-004_1.jpg) 3 January 1918 England to Bermuda or at Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 6.00am: Observed loom of Light Rev.[?] bearing S65°W. 6.15am: Light slhut in by rain squalls. 8.00am: 32°33’N 64°27’W 8.10am: Sighted land ahead. 8.45am: Ceased ZZ. 9.15am: Altered course to enter Narrows. 9.20am: Delayed by vessel in channel. Circled round to wait. 9.38am: Stopped. Lost by accident Rotator Patt. & log line. 9.46am: Proceeded. Course as required through Narrows & to Grassy Bay. 10.57am: Stopped & came to with Port anchor in Grassy Bay. 11.20am: Collier came alongside. pm: HMS Leviathan & HMS Berwick alongside Dockyard & USS Prometheus. 1.15pm: Commenced coaling. 8.45pm: Let go Starboard anchor. Ceased coaling. Provisions received: Fresh meat 450 lbs; Vegetables 2000 lbs 4f960f6ea2fc8e2def0002a7: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-005_0.jpg) 4 January 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 6.50am: Resumed coaling. 9.00am: Coal Lighter came alongside. 12.15pm: Weighed Starboard anchor. 1.55pm: Finished coaling from collier. 2.10pm: Cast off collier. 2.55pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1750 tons] 4.00pm: Cast off coal lighter. Provisions received: Fresh meat 450 lbs; Vegetables 2000 lbs 4f960f6fa2fc8e2def0002a8: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-005_1.jpg) 5 January 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 7.00am: Rigged diving boat. am: Divers examining underwater fittings. 12.30pm: Paid quarterly settlement to Ship's Company. 3.30pm: HMS Caesar anchored in Grassy Bay. 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 432. Provisions received: Fresh meat 900 lbs; Vegetables 1000 lbs 4f960f6fa2fc8e2def0002a9: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-006_0.jpg) 6 January 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 4f960f6fa2fc8e2def0002aa: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-006_1.jpg) 7 January 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 8.00am: HMS Berwick came out from basin & anchored in Grassy Bay. am: Hands cleaning ship & stowing stores. pm: Hands working about Paravanes & stowing Admiral’s stores. 5.40pm: Read Warrant No. 433. Provisions received: Fresh meat 1000 lbs; Vegetables 1825 + 1000 lbs 4f960f70a2fc8e2def0002ab: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-007_0.jpg) 8 January 1918 Bermuda to New York Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 pm: C in C NA & WI Station joined ship, with staff, for passage to New York & hoisted flag. Governor General Came on board. [Commander in Chief North America & West Indies Station – Admiral Sir William Lowther Grant appointed 7th January] 1.36pm: Weighed anchor & turned to the eastward. 1.48pm: Proceeded out of harbour. 2.28pm: Passes inner Fairway buoy & entered Narrows. 2.40pm: Passed outer Fairway buoy. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 10½ minutes. 5.03pm: Reduced to 14 knots owing to heavy sea. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes – now 4 hours 40 minutes slow on GMT. 8.00pm: 33°15’N 65°30’W 8.00pm: Reduced to 12 knots. [Wind force 7-8; state of sea 6-7: height of waves to 15 feet] pm: Pitching & shipping much water. Provisions received: Fresh meat 450 lbs; Vegetables 1000 lbs 4f960f70a2fc8e2def0002ac: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-007_1.jpg) 9 January 1918 Bermuda to New York Lat 35.2, Long -67.9 [Obs] 6.00am: Ship pitching & shipping much water. 8.00am: 34°35’N 67°10’W 4.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes to standard time of 75th Meridian (5 hours slow on GMT). 8.00pm: 36°30’N 69°22’W 4f960f70a2fc8e2def0002ad: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-008_0.jpg) 10 January 1918 Bermuda to New York & at New York Lat 38.9, Long -72.6 [Obs] 1.00am: Violent squalls. Shipping large quantities of water. 8.00am: 38°40’N 72°05’W 9.00am: Shipping water fore & aft. 5.50pm: Sighted Navesink Light N50°W. 7.12pm: Passed Ambrose Light Vessel. 7.25pm: Stopped to embark Pilot. 7.40pm: Proceeded into New York harbour through Ambrose Channel. 8.56pm: Passed through Obstruction. 9.26pm: Stopped & came to with Port anchor off Tompkinsville. Anchor bearings: Liberty Statue N33°E; Robbins Reef Light N12°E. 4f960f71a2fc8e2def0002ae: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-008_1.jpg) 11 January 1918 New York Lat 40.80, Long -73.98 6.40am: Weighed anchor & proceeded up Hudson river to anchorage off 96th street. 7.00am: Passed Liberty Statue. 7.53am: Let go port anchor to turn ship to flood stream. 8.04am: Weighed port anchor. 8.15am: Let go starboard anchor. 8.18am: Let go port anchor & moored off 96th Street. 10.00am: Discharged C in C NA & WI and staff to Olympic. 3.30pm: Struck Flag of C in C. Provisions received: Fresh meat 1700 lbs 4f960f71a2fc8e2def0002af: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-009_0.jpg) 12 January 1918 New York Lat 40.80, Long -73.98 5.30am: Coal lighter secured alongside. 8.00am: Commenced coaling. [Noon: Temperature 41°F] 5.40pm: Finished coaling. [Received 728 tons] 8.00pm: Oil lighters secured alongside. [Midnight: Temperature 18°F] Provisions received: Fresh meat 1743 lbs; Vegetables 6660 + 1000 lbs 4f960f71a2fc8e2def0002b0: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-009_1.jpg) 13 January 1918 New York Lat 40.80, Long -73.98 am: Much ice in the river. 7.45am: Ship in pack ice & commenced to drag. 8.00am: Flood stream. Ice causing ship to drag. 8.30am: Let go sheet anchor. Ship stopped off General Grant's Monument with slack water. 10.16am: Weighed sheet anchor. 10.30am: Engines ahead & as required. Took off mooring swivel & weighed both anchors. 11.26am: Came to with Port anchor clear of ice. Kept steam on engines. [Noon: Temperature 11°F] 12.30pm: Oiled ship 263 tons. 2.45pm: Ship in ice, commenced to drag. ½ speed ahead both engines. 3.02pm: Weighed anchor. Went astern clear of ice & then broke through. 3.45pm: Stopped & came to with Port anchor. Anchor bearings: General Grant’s Tomb N57°E; Soldier’s & Sailor’s Monument S19°E pm: Worked main engine to keep stern clear of shoal, ship swinging to flood stream. 4f960f71a2fc8e2def0002b1: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-010_0.jpg) 14 January 1918 New York Lat 40.80, Long -73.98 am: Much ice in the river. am&pm: Worked main engines to keep stern clear of shoal. [Noon: Temperature 23°F] Provisions received: Fresh meat 2644 lbs; Vegetables 6400 lbs 4f960f72a2fc8e2def0002b2: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-010_1.jpg) 15 January 1918 New York To England & at New York Lat 40.5, Long -74.0 [Estimate from location of Ambrose Channel] am: Worked main engines to keep stern clear of shoal. Much ice in the river. 9.40am: Weighed anchor & proceeded out of harbour in heavy rain & fog. 11.10am: Battery Point abeam; thick fog. 11.30am: Fog cleared. 11.40am: Passed through Obstruction. 12.20pm: Passed out of Ambrose Channel. 12.45pm: Ambrose Light Vessel abeam. 12.50pm: Stopped to drop Pilot. 12.58pm: Proceeded. Course S68°E to collect ships of convoy. 2.25pm: Convoy forming up astern. 3.17pm: Hauled out of line to steam round convoy. 4.15pm: Resumed station ahead of convoy. Convoy of 17 ships in company. 8.00pm: 40°22’N 72°41’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 6 minutes. 4f960f72a2fc8e2def0002b3: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-011_0.jpg) 16 January 1918 New York To England Lat 40.5, Long -69.4 [Obs] am: Convoy in company keeping very bad station. Ship rolling heavily with following sea. 3.00am: Put clocks on 6 minutes (now 4 hours 48 mins slow on GMT). 7.30am: 13 Ships of convoy in sight in very bad station. 8.00am: 40°22’N 70°15’W 8.40am: Increased to 10 knots & hauled out of line to reform convoy. 9.30am: Turned to resume station ahead of Convoy & increased to 14 knots. am: 18 ships in company. SS City of Naples dropping astern with main engine defects. SS Crown of Cadiz joined during the night. 11.35am: In station ahead of Convoy & reduced to 9 knots. 3.00pm: Convoy increased speed to 9½ knots. 3.30pm: Hauled out of line to close steamer. 4.00pm: Steamer identified as SS Carpathia. 4.12pm: Altered course to rejoin Convoy. 4.30pm: In station ahead on convoy. pm: Convoy of 16 ships in company. SS Lord Cromer & SS City of Naples hull down astern. 8.00pm: 40°25’N 67°34’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f72a2fc8e2def0002b4: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-011_1.jpg) 17 January 1918 New York To England Lat 40.5, Long -64.3 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 4 hours 28 mins slow on GMT). 7.00am: 18 ships of convoy in sight. SS Lord Cromer 10 miles astern, SS City of Naples rejoining. 8.00am: 40°25’N 65°07’W 9.06am: Altered course as required to signal to SS Turkoman & SS Crown of Cadiz. 11.00am: 17 ships of convoy in company, SS Lord Cromer astern. Wind veered to SE. 12.57pm: In station ahead of convoy. 4.00pm: Read Warrant Nos. 434 to 441. 10.00pm: Wind backing. 8.00pm: 40°32’N 62°41’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f73a2fc8e2def0002b5: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-012_0.jpg) 18 January 1918 New York To England Lat 40.6, Long -59.6 [DR] 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 4 hours 8 mins slow on GMT). 7.00am: Convoy of 18 ships in company. 8.00am: 40°35’N 60°27’W 9.30am: Practised zig-zagging for two turns. 10.30am: Exercised at General Quarters & Fire Stations. 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 442. 8.00pm: 40°35’N 57°50’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f73a2fc8e2def0002b6: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-012_1.jpg) 19 January 1918 New York To England Lat 40.8, Long -54.3 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 3 hours 48 mins slow on GMT). 7.00am: Convoy of 18 ships in company. 8.00am: 40°33’N 55°18’W 9.30am: Sighted steamer (2 funnels, 2 masts) east bound bearing SbyE. 6.00pm: Ship rolling heavily at times (maximum 28°). [Wind force 8; state of sea 7 – height of waves 11 to 15 feet] 8.00pm: 40°48’N 52°30’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 11.30pm: Ship rolling heavily & shipping large quantity of water amidships. 4f960f73a2fc8e2def0002b7: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-013_0.jpg) 20 January 1918 New York To England Lat 40.9, Long -49.5 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 3 hours 28 mins slow on GMT). 7.00am: Convoy of 18 ships in company. 8.00am: 40°44’N 50°13’W 8.00pm: 41°40’N 48°30’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 5 minutes. 4f960f74a2fc8e2def0002b8: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-013_1.jpg) 21 January 1918 New York To England Lat 43.5, Long -46.4 [DR] 3.00am: Put clocks on 5 minutes (now 3 hours 18 mins slow on GMT). 7.00am: Convoy of 18 ships in company. 8.00am: 43°02’N 46°54’W 8.00pm: 44°21’N 45°10’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 7 minutes. Starboard Wireless Telegraphy aerial carried away. Some vessels of convoy hove to owing to heavy sea. Midnight: Violent squalls force 10. Vessel rolling & shipping seas over upper Deck. [Also snowing] 4f960f74a2fc8e2def0002b9: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-014_0.jpg) 22 January 1918 New York To England Lat 45.5, Long -43.9 [Obs] am: In company with some ships of convoy; some ships hove to owing to heavy seas. 3.00am: Put clocks on 7 minutes (now 3 hours 04 mins slow on GMT). 6.30am: Labouring heavily & shipping large quantities of water. High gale with rough sea, frequent squalls rain & sleet. 7.10am: Altered course to port to heave to & ordered convoy to heave to. 7.26am: Hove to with wind & sea ahead 36 revs. Seven ships of convoy in company. [Wind force 7-8; state of sea 8-9 (8 - height of waves 16 to 35 feet; 9 - 36 feet and above)] 8.00am: 45°34’N 43°48’W pm: Hove to NW in heavy sea. Ship rolling heavily (maximum roll 33°). 6 ships of convoy in sight. [Wind force 7-9; state of sea 7-8] 8.00pm: 45°38’N 44°17’W 4f960f74a2fc8e2def0002ba: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-014_1.jpg) 23 January 1918 New York To England Lat 46.4, Long -43.3 [Obs] am: Convoy scattered by gale. Hove to, heading N35°W, 38 revs. 3.00am: Squalls less frequent & violent. Rolling heavily at times. 4.00am: Three ships in sight viz: SS Astronomer, SS Napierian & SS Niceto de Larrinaga. 6.00am: Hove to, heading N35°W, 38 revs. Wind & sea moderating. 7.00am: Increased to 9 knots with 3 ships in company. 8.00am: SS Los Angeles rejoined. 8.00am: 45°57’N 45°03’W am: Stationed Napierian astern 3 cables, in station at 9.15. 9.33am: Increased speed & altered course to close ship bearing N34°E. 9.50am: Identified as SS Winifredian. 10.00am: Turned to resume station ahead of Napierian. 11.00am: In station & resumed course. pm: 5 ships of convoy in company, viz: Napierian, Winifredian, Niceto de Larrinaga, Astronomer & Los Angeles. Rolling heavily at times. 8.00pm: 47°10’N 42°00’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 7 minutes. 4f960f75a2fc8e2def0002bb: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-015_0.jpg) 24 January 1918 New York To England Lat 49.0, Long -39.4 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 7 minutes (now 2 hours 50 mins slow on GMT). 8.00am: 48°26’N 40°06’W 7.30am: Sighted SS Crown of Cadiz N32°W 7 miles. 9.10am: Crown of Cadiz rejoined convoy. 2.30pm: Sighted ship bearing WbyN. 3.45pm: Sighted ship bearing E¾S. SS Mercian. 6.00pm: Mercian rejoined convoy. 7.00pm: Convoy of 7 ships in company, viz.:- Astronomer, Napierian, Niceto de Larrinaga, Los Angeles, Winifredian, Crown of Cadiz & Mercian & one ship 9 miles astern. pm: Ship rolling heavily in following sea. 10.00pm: Ship sighted bearing S65W about 4 miles. 8.00pm: 49°41’N 37°58’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. 4f960f75a2fc8e2def0002bc: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-015_1.jpg) 25 January 1918 New York To England Lat 51.6, Long -35.2 [Obs] 2.15am: Sighted convoy of 8 ships including HMS Victorian & USS South Dakota. Convoy passed ahead of Duke of Edinburgh's convoy, last ship clear at 3.55. 3.00am: 50°25’N 36°50’W 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 2 hours 34 mins slow on GMT). 4.00am: High following sea; ship rolling heavily. 7.00am: Sighted SS City of Naples on starboard beam. 8.00am: City of Naples rejoined convoy. Ship astern of convoy identified as SS Cyclops, rejoining convoy. 8.00am: 50°54’N 36°01’W 11.30am: Cyclops rejoined convoy & took station astern of Duke of Edinburgh. pm: Convoy of 9 ships in company, viz :- Cyclops, Astronomer, Napierian, Niceto de Larrinaga, Los Angeles, Winifredian, Crown of Cadiz, Mercian & City of Naples. Ship rolling heavily in following sea. [Wind force 8 or 9, state of sea 9 – waves 36 feet and above] 8.00pm: 52°20’N 33°35’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 9 minutes. Midnight: Wind moderating. Sea still high, squally. 4f960f75a2fc8e2def0002bd: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-016_0.jpg) 26 January 1918 New York To England Lat 53.6, Long -30.9 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 9 minutes (now 2 hours 16 mins slow on GMT). am: Ship rolling heavily in following sea. 8.00am: 53°30’N 31°06’W 9.00am: Altered course of convoy 16 points to port. 9.10am: Sighted SS Turkoman WSW. 9.30am: Duke of Edinburgh proceeded ahead of convoy. 10.10am: Turkoman rejoined convoy. 10.12am: Duke of Edinburgh ahead of convoy. 11.00am: Altered course of convoy 16 points to port & resumed course N83°E, convoy increased speed to 9 knots; Duke of Edinburgh increased speed to resume station ahead of Convoy. Noon: In station ahead of convoy & reduced to 9 knots. 8.00pm: 54°16’N 29°05’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960f76a2fc8e2def0002be: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-016_1.jpg) 27 January 1918 New York To England Lat 55.8, Long -26.2 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 1 hours 56 mins slow on GMT). 8.00am: 55°23’N 26°45’W 8.00am: Sighted SS War Shamrock bearing NNE. 8.50am: War Shamrock rejoined convoy. 8.53am: Altered course & increased to 14 knots to investigate smoke reported on horizon. 10.28am: Turned to resume station ahead of convoy & reduced to 10 knots. 11.00am: In station ahead of Convoy. 11.00am: Duke of Edinburgh altered course N 12 knots to close steamer. 11.40am: Steamer Cuthbert ordered to rejoin convoy. 2.11pm: Increased to 12 knots to close steamer. 2.15pm: SS Cuthbert rejoined Convoy. 2.40pm: Ordered SS Kelvinbrae to rejoin convoy. 2.47pm: Altered course to rejoin Convoy. 3.12pm: In station ahead of Convoy & reduced to 8½ knots. 4.00pm: SS Kelvinbrae rejoined Convoy. pm: Convoy of 13 ships in company. 8.00pm: 55°56’N 24°20’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 11 mins. 4f960f76a2fc8e2def0002bf: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-017_0.jpg) 28 January 1918 New York To England Lat 56.7, Long -20.0 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 11 minutes (now 1 hours 34 mins slow on GMT). 7.00am: Sighted steamer bearing South, 7 miles distant. 7.30am: Convoy commenced ZZ; Duke of Edinburgh altered course to investigate steamer & increased to 12 knots. 8.00am: 56°33’N 21°04’W 8.00am: Steamer identified as SS British Isles & ordered to rejoin convoy. Duke of Edinburgh altered course to resume station ahead of convoy. 8:30am: In station ahead of Convoy. am: Exercised at general Quarters. am: Convoy of 14 ships in Company. viz:- SSs Cyclops, Astronomer, Los Angeles, City of Naples, Niceto de Larrinaga, Napierian, Winifredian, Mercian, Crown of Cadiz, Turkoman, Cuthbert, War Shamrock, Kelvinbrae, British Isles. 12.30pm: Resumed ZZ. 4.15pm: Put clocks on 17 minutes. Ceased ZZ. 6.50pm: Put clocks on 17 minutes. 8.00pm: 56°30’N 18°00’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 20 minutes. 4f960f76a2fc8e2def0002c0: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-017_1.jpg) 29 January 1918 New York To England Lat 56.5, Long -14.2 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 20 minutes. 5.30am: Put clocks on 20 minutes to GMT. 8.00am: 56°27’N 14°50’W 8.00am: Reduced speed of convoy to 8 knots; turned round to close convoy. 9.04am: In station ahead of convoy. 10.30am: Hauled out of line & steamed round convoy to signal to ships astern of station. Noon: In station ahead of convoy. 4.12pm: Increased speed & hauled out of line to get out Paravanes. 4.25pm: Speed 8 knots & slipped Paravanes; resumed station ahead of convoy. 4.45pm: In station. 8.00pm: 56°17’N 12°09’W 4f960f76a2fc8e2def0002c1: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-018_0.jpg) 30 January 1918 New York To England Lat 55.9, Long -8.0 [Obs] 6.50am: Sounding 100 fathoms. [Sounding several times an hour until noon] 8.00am: 56°00’N 8°50’W 8.15am: Commenced ZZ. 11.15am: Sighted Rescue Tug Coringa E½S. 11.35am: Hauled out to starboard to close Coringa. pm: Lost overboard by accident: Sinker 24lbs Patt 1310, Swivels 1311, Guard Brass 1266, lines stray 1317, one of each; and Rope SW gal. [Steel wire galvanised] 1308, one coil. 12.30pm: In station ahead of convoy. 2.15pm: Sighted Malin Head South. 5.00pm: 2 sloops joined convoy. 6.36pm: Oversay Light abeam. 8.00pm: 55°28’N 6°20’W 11.15pm: Increased to 18 knots and parted company with Convoy. 11.34pm: Altered course for Clyde Swept Channel with Corsewall Point Light ahead. Midnight: Entered Swept Channel. 4f960f77a2fc8e2def0002c2: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-018_1.jpg) 31 January 1918 New York To England & at Glasgow Lat 55.97, Long -4.75 [Estimate off Greenock] 0.55am: Ailsa Craig abeam 3½ miles. 1.57am: Holy Island Light abeam 3½ miles. 2.36am: Little Cumbrae abeam ¾ mile. 3.10am: Toward Point abeam. 3.30am: 10 knots & in Paravanes. 3.40am: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 4.15am: Stopped & came to with starboard anchor off Greenock. 11.40am: Tugs secured head & stern & Pilot came on board. 11.54am: Weighed anchor & proceeded up R. Clyde to Glasgow in charge of Pilot. 3.00pm: Secured alongside in No. 6 berth, Yorkhill Basin. 4.00pm: Fire discovered in D Stokehold. 5.00pm: Fire extinguished. 5.45pm: Paid Monthly advance to Ship's Company. Provisions received: Fresh meat 414 lbs 4f960f77a2fc8e2def0002c3: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-019_0.jpg) 4f960f77a2fc8e2def0002c4: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-019_1.jpg) 4f960f78a2fc8e2def0002c5: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-020_0.jpg) 4f960f78a2fc8e2def0002c6: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40373/ADM 53-40373-020_1.jpg) LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1918 4f960f78a2fc8e2def0002c7: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-001_0.jpg) 4f960f79a2fc8e2def0002c8: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-001_1.jpg) 4f960f79a2fc8e2def0002c9: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-002_0.jpg) 4f960f79a2fc8e2def0002ca: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-002_1.jpg) 4f960f7aa2fc8e2def0002cb: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-003_0.jpg) 4f960f7aa2fc8e2def0002cc: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-003_1.jpg) 1 February 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 am: Gave leave to Starboard Watch until 9am 6th Feb. am&pm: Hands embarking & stowing stores. Provisions received: Fresh meat 403 lbs; Vegetables 2240 lbs 4f960f7aa2fc8e2def0002cd: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-004_0.jpg) 2 February 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 9.30am: Engineer Commander Church joined. 10.30am: Discharged 270 tons of oil fuel to RFA Boxol. Noon: Surgeon Ryan joined ship. 6.30pm: Lieut. Commander Finnis rejoined from Convoy. Provisions received: Fresh meat 544 lbs 4f960f7aa2fc8e2def0002ce: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-004_1.jpg) 3 February 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 4f960f7ba2fc8e2def0002cf: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-005_0.jpg) 4 February 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 4.00pm: Secured collier R~~~ alongside. 4.40pm: Commenced coaling. 6.00pm: Discharged Engineer Commander Paterson to Admiralty for Special Service. 10.00pm: Ceased coaling. Provisions received: Fresh meat 791 lbs; Vegetables 3040 lbs 4f960f7ba2fc8e2def0002d0: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-005_1.jpg) 5 February 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 7.00am: Resumed coaling. 3.00pm: HMS Cornwall shifted berth. 10.00pm: Ceased coaling. 4f960f7ba2fc8e2def0002d1: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-006_0.jpg) 6 February 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 7.00am: Resumed coaling. 9.00am: Starboard Watch returned from leave. Noon: Finished coaling. [Received 1820 tons] 12.30pm: Cast off collier. Provisions received: Fresh meat 505 + 2150 lbs; Vegetables 7840 + 500 lbs 4f960f7ca2fc8e2def0002d2: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-006_1.jpg) 7 February 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 3.00pm: Discharged Surgeon Langford-Jones to HMS Coventry. Midnight: Engineer Captain [John George] Liversidge joined for passage. [From Navy lists Deputy Director of Warship Production] 4f960f7ca2fc8e2def0002d3: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-007_0.jpg) 8 February 1918 Glasgow [to Greenock] Lat 55.97, Long -4.75 [Estimate off Greenock] 8.05am: Slipped & proceeded from Yorkhill Basin to the Tail of the Bank in charge of Pilot. 10.40am: Stopped & came to with Port anchor. Found HMS Cornwall at anchor. [Off Greenock] 4f960f7ca2fc8e2def0002d4: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-007_1.jpg) 9 February 1918 Glasgow To Bermuda & at Glasgow [Greenock] Lat 55.97, Long -4.75 [Estimate off Greenock] 7.30am: Worked Main Derrick, hoisted out boom boats. 8.00am: HMS Carnarvon arrived & anchored. am: Hands embarking stores. 10.30am: HMS Cumberland & HMS Donegal arrived from Glasgow & anchored. 11.30am: Drew fires in both picket boats & hoisted in boom boats. 1.10pm: Weighed anchor & proceeded in company with Cumberland & Donegal in single line ahead, astern of Cumberland. 6 destroyers as Submarine screen. 2.03pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 2.05pm: Out Paravanes. 3.00pm: Little Cumbrae abeam. 4.38pm: Read Warrants Nos. 446 to 454. 5.52pm: Left swept channel. 8.10pm: Oversay Light N15°W. Rathlin Island abeam 3¾ miles. 9.55pm: Oversay abeam 4¼ miles. Destroyer escort parted company & returned to harbour. Midnight: Inishtrahull abeam 12 miles. 4f960f7da2fc8e2def0002d5: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-008_0.jpg) 10 February 1918 Glasgow To Bermuda Lat 55.5, Long -11.0 [DR] am: (Keeping GMT) In company with HMS Cumberland and HMS Donegal. am: Ship pitching & spraying forward. 8.00am: 55°29’N 9°40’W 9.30am: Increased to 15 knots & parted company with Cumberland & Donegal. 11.00am: Reduced to 8 knots & altered course to get in Paravanes. 11.15am: Paravanes in, increased to 15 knots. Noon: Vessel pitching & shipping sea forward. 1.30pm: Put clocks back 20 minutes. 4.00pm: Commenced ZZ. 5.30pm: Put clocks back 20 mins. 6.20pm: Ceased ZZ. Put clocks back 20 mins. (Clocks 1 hour slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 55°02’N 14°46’W 4f960f7da2fc8e2def0002d6: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-008_1.jpg) 11 February 1918 Glasgow To Bermuda Lat 53.8, Long -21.6 [DR] 7.00am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 54°25’N 20°30’W 9.30am: Ceased ZZ. 1.50pm: Put clocks back 20 mins. 4.00pm: Commenced ZZ. 4.20pm: Put clocks back 20 mins. 5.40pm: Ceased ZZ. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 20 mins. (now 2 hours slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 52°53’N 23°55’W 11.00pm: Strong wind sprung up about 11pm. 4f960f7da2fc8e2def0002d7: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-009_0.jpg) 12 February 1918 Glasgow To Bermuda Lat 51.4, Long -27.2 [Obs] am: Shipping heavy spray forward. 6.30am: Commenced ZZ. Advance 96%. 8.00am: 51°48’N 26°16’W 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. 10.30am: Reduced ZZ to give advance 98%. 4.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 4.10pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 6.10pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. (now 2 hours 20 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 50°37’N 29°00’W 10.00pm: Wind veered in rain squall to NW. 4f960f7ea2fc8e2def0002d8: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-009_1.jpg) 13 February 1918 Glasgow To Bermuda Lat 49.3, Long -32.0 [Obs] 6.30am: Commenced ZZ. 7.30am: Heavy squalls of wind & rain at intervals. 8.00am: 49°38½’N 31°10’W 4.10pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 5.50pm: Ceased ZZ. 6.10pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. (now 2 hours 40 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 48°32’N 33°38’W 4f960f7ea2fc8e2def0002d9: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-010_0.jpg) 14 February 1918 Glasgow To Bermuda Lat 47.0, Long -36.9 [DR] 3.30am: Head sea & spraying forward. 8.00am: 47°23’N 36°06’W 10.47 to 10.52am: Stopped Starboard engine for examination of HP crankshaft[?]. 11.30am: High head sea, shipping water forward. 4.10pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 5.15pm: Wind veered to WNW, weather clearing. 6.10pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. (now 3 hours slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 46°34’N 37°52’W 11.30pm: Violent squalls at intervals; shipping heavy sprays over all. 4f960f7ea2fc8e2def0002da: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-010_1.jpg) 15 February 1918 Glasgow To Bermuda Lat 45.2, Long -39.9 [Obs] 8.00am: 45°25’N 40°18’W 1.35pm: Sighted East-bound convoy bearing NW. 4.10pm: Put clocks back 5 mins. 6.10pm: Put clocks back 5 minutes. (now 3 hours 10 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 44°28’N 41°11’W 4f960f7ea2fc8e2def0002db: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-011_0.jpg) 16 February 1918 Glasgow To Bermuda Lat 43.3, Long -43.6 [Obs] 3.30am: Spraying forward. 6.00am: Heavy Seas WSW. Sighted American large SS Westbound. 8.00am: 43°27’N 43°22’W 8.00am: Washed overboard:- Fenders Hazelrod Large (Patt:310) 3 in No., and small (Patt:311) 1 in No. 11.30am: Spraying forward & shipping seas occasionally. [Wind force 8] 4.10pm: Put clocks back 8 mins. 4.25pm: Wind veered to NW in violent squalls. 6.10pm: Put clocks back 7 minutes. (now 3 hours 25 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 42°47’N 44°40’W 11.30pm: Passed Oil Steamer in 42°35'N 48°12'W steering WNW bearing N 2 miles. 4f960f7fa2fc8e2def0002dc: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-011_1.jpg) 17 February 1918 Glasgow To Bermuda Lat 41.3, Long -47.5 [Obs] 8.00am: 41°40’N 46°55’W 4.10pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes. 6.10pm: Put clocks back 7 minutes. (now 3 hours 40 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 40°25’N 40°25’W 9.25pm: Reduced to 61 revs – owing to heavy SWly sea. 4f960f7fa2fc8e2def0002dd: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-012_0.jpg) 18 February 1918 Glasgow To Bermuda Lat 39.3, Long -51.7 [DR] 3.30am: Wind veered to NW in rain squall. 8.00am: 39°30’N 51°15’W am: Boats crews working in their boats. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 8 minutes. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 7 minutes. (now 3 hours 55 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 38°48’N 52°32’W 4f960f7fa2fc8e2def0002de: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-012_1.jpg) 19 February 1918 Glasgow To Bermuda Lat 36.7, Long -55.6 [Obs] 8.00am: 37°03’N 54°49’W 9.30am: Exercised at General Quarters. Noon: Sighted steamer bearing West. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 6.50pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. (now 4 hours 15 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 35°47’N 57°27’W 4f960f80a2fc8e2def0002df: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-013_0.jpg) 20 February 1918 Glasgow To Bermuda Lat 34.1, Long -61.1 [Obs] 8.00am: 34°30’N 60°13’W 4.05pm: Put clocks back 5 mins (to Bermuda Standard Time - 4 hours 20 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 33°20’N 62°45’W 4f960f80a2fc8e2def0002e0: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-013_1.jpg) 21 February 1918 Glasgow To Bermuda or at Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 2.00am: Sighted searchlight glare of Fort George, Bermuda. 4.07am: Sighted Mounts Hill Light S86½W. 5.00am: Altered course (with Mounts Hill Light ahead). 6.10am: Altered course for Narrows. 6.25am: Passed outer Fairway buoy & entered Narrows. 6.39am: Passed Inner Fairway buoy & proceeded as reqd. to Grassy Bay. 7.27am: Stopped & came to in “A” berth. 8.05am: Collier Helredale secured alongside 9.05am: Commenced coaling. 11.30am: Oiler Volute secured alongside Helredale to be coaled. pm: Hands coaling ship & coiling oiler Volute. 7.20pm: Oiler Volute cast off & proceeded to anchor. 9.30pm: Ceased coaling. Provisions received: Fresh meat 500 lbs; Vegetables 1000 lbs 4f960f80a2fc8e2def0002e1: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-014_0.jpg) 22 February 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 6.00am: Resumed coaling. 9.05am: USA destroyer sailed. 10.20am: Finished coaling. [Received 1800 tons] 3.00pm: Collier cast off. Provisions received: Fresh meat 450 lbs; Vegetables 3500 lbs 4f960f81a2fc8e2def0002e2: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-014_1.jpg) 23 February 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 5.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 456 & 457. Provisions received: Fresh meat 850 lbs; Vegetables 2000 lbs 4f960f81a2fc8e2def0002e3: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-015_0.jpg) 24 February 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 4f960f81a2fc8e2def0002e4: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-015_1.jpg) 25 February 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 Provisions received: Fresh meat 400 lbs; Vegetables 2000 + 500 lbs 4f960f82a2fc8e2def0002e5: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-016_0.jpg) 26 February 1918 Bermuda to Sea Lat 33.2, Long -63.7 [Obs/DR] 6.07am: Weighed anchor & turned to the Eastward. 6.20am: Proceeded out of harbour. 7.05am: Passed Inner Fairway buoy & entered Narrows. 7.19am: Passed outer Fairway buoy. 8.00am: Lost overboard:- Governor, Rotator & line of Neptune Patent Log, one each. 8.00am: 32°26’N 64°30’W 8.00pm: 34°35’N 62°10’W 4f960f82a2fc8e2def0002e6: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-016_1.jpg) 27 February 1918 Bermuda or at Sea Lat 37.5, Long -58.5 [Obs] 3.50am: Wind veered to WNW. 8.00am: 36°47’N 59°16’W 8.00pm: 39°10’N 57°26’W 4f960f82a2fc8e2def0002e7: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-017_0.jpg) 28 February 1918 Bermuda or at Sea Lat 42.2, Long -59.8 [Obs] 8.00am: 41°37’N 58°55’W 2.15pm: Altered course to return to Bermuda. 4.00pm: Read Warrant No. 458. 4.10pm: Passed large light & whistle buoy adrift in: 42°05'N 60°29'W 8.00pm: 41°10’N 60°46’W 4f960f82a2fc8e2def0002e8: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-017_1.jpg) 4f960f83a2fc8e2def0002e9: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-018_0.jpg) 4f960f83a2fc8e2def0002ea: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-018_1.jpg) 4f960f83a2fc8e2def0002eb: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-019_0.jpg) 4f960f84a2fc8e2def0002ec: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40374/ADM 53-40374-019_1.jpg) LOGS FOR MARCH 1918 4f960f84a2fc8e2def0002ed: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-001_0.jpg) 4f960f84a2fc8e2def0002ee: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-001_1.jpg) 4f960f85a2fc8e2def0002ef: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-002_0.jpg) 4f960f85a2fc8e2def0002f0: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-002_1.jpg) 4f960f85a2fc8e2def0002f1: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-003_0.jpg) 4f960f86a2fc8e2def0002f2: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-003_1.jpg) 1 March 1918 Returning to Bermuda Lat 37.7, Long -61.7 [Obs] 8.00am: 38°14’N 61°32’W 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. 8.00pm: 35°55’N 62°30’W 4f960f86a2fc8e2def0002f3: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-004_0.jpg) 2 March 1918 Returning to Bermuda Lat 32.5, Long -64.5 [Obs] 8.00am: 33°11’N 63°40’W 11.55am: Sighted land ahead. Noon: Mounts Hill Light House Bearing S70°W. 12.30pm: Altered course for entering Narrows. 12.47pm: Passed Outer Fairway buoy & entered Narrows. 1.00pm: Passed Inner Fairway buoy - proceeded as reqd. to Grassy Bay. 1.44pm: Stopped & came to with Starboard anchor. 2.40pm: Collier – USS Lake Forest secured alongside. 3.11pm: Commenced coaling. 8.30pm: Ceased coaling. 4f960f86a2fc8e2def0002f4: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-004_1.jpg) 3 March 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 6.00am: Resumed coaling. 10.10am: Finished coaling. [Received 1000 tons] 4f960f86a2fc8e2def0002f5: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-005_0.jpg) 4 March 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 Provisions received: Fresh meat 430 lbs; Vegetables 4000 lbs 4f960f87a2fc8e2def0002f6: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-005_1.jpg) 5 March 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 am: Hands provisioning ship. am: Carrying out .303 & 1" aiming rifle firing from 9.2” & 6” guns at target towed by picket boat. pm: Hands as in forenoon. Carrying out firing as in forenoon. Provisions received: Fresh meat 430 lbs; Vegetables 2500 lbs 4f960f87a2fc8e2def0002f7: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-006_0.jpg) 6 March 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 am: Carrying out .303 & 1" aiming rifle firing from 9.2” & 6” guns at target towed by picket boat. Remainder of hands getting up ammunition. 1.20pm: Weighed anchor & turned to the eastward. 1.28pm: Proceeded. 1.35pm: Stopped & took targets in tow. 1.51pm: Proceeded to Murray's anchorage. 2.38pm: Stopped. Tug took targets in tow & proceeded as reqd. for firing. 3.54pm: Commenced firing. 5.24pm: Ceased firing & proceeded to anchor. 5.44pm: Stopped & came to with Starboard anchor. [in Murray’s Anchorage] 8.00pm: Exercised at night defence stations & burnt searchlights – 1st Picket boat as target. 4f960f87a2fc8e2def0002f8: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-006_1.jpg) 7 March 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.38, Long -64.72 [Estimate from location of Murray’s Anchorage] 9.00am: Tug took targets in tow & proceeded as reqd. for firing. 9.12am: Weighed anchor & proceeded as reqd. for firing in Murray’s anchorage. Carried out sub-calibre firing from 9.2” & 6” guns at towed target. 11.12am: Ceased firing. 11.20am: Stopped & came to with Starboard anchor. [in Murray’s anchorage] 1.35pm: Weighed anchor & proceeded as reqd. for firing as in forenoon. 3.20pm: Stopped & came to with Port anchor. 8.00pm: Exercised at night defence stations & burnt searchlights – 2nd Picket boat as target. 4f960f88a2fc8e2def0002f9: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-006a_0.jpg) 8 March 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 [Location at 1.56pm] 9.30am: Tug took targets in tow & proceeded to sea. Rear Admiral Singer came on board to witness firing. [Admiral Morgan Singer – Superintendent of Bermuda Royal Dockyard] 10.22am: Weighed anchor & proceeded as reqd. 10.41am: Passed inner Fairway buoy & entered Narrows. 10.54am: Passed outer Fairway buoy. 11.05am: Altered course to take up position for firing. 11.29am: Altered course and carried out full calibre firing from 9.2” & 6” guns. 12.05pm: Ceased firing & altered course to close targets. 12.15pm: Altered course for Narrows. 12.58pm: Passed Outer Fairway buoy & entered Narrows. 1.11pm: Passed inner Fairway buoy & proceeded to Grassy Bay. 1.56pm: Stopped & came to with Starboard anchor. 5.30pm: HMS Shearwater arrived. 4f960f88a2fc8e2def0002fa: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-006a_1.jpg) 9 March 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 7.15am: HMS Devonshire arrived & proceeded alongside Dockyard. Provisions received: Fresh meat 860 lbs; Vegetables 4500 lbs Number on sick list: 14 4f960f88a2fc8e2def0002fb: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-007_0.jpg) 10 March 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 8.00am: HM Submarines H11, 12 & 14 arrived. Number on sick list: 13 4f960f89a2fc8e2def0002fc: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-007_1.jpg) 11 March 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 am: Hands embarking stores. 10.30am: HMS Shearwater sailed. 1.25pm: Let go Port anchor underfoot & veered to 6 shackles on starboard. 3.30pm: Engineer Lieut. Barker joined for passage. Provisions received: Fresh meat 860 lbs; Vegetables 2000 lbs Number on sick list: 13 4f960f89a2fc8e2def0002fd: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-008_0.jpg) 12 March 1918 Bermuda to New York or at Bermuda Lat 32.9, Long -65.1 [Obs/DR] 6.15am: Weighed Port anchor. 6.34am: Weighed Starboard anchor & turned to the Eastward. 6.41am: Proceeded out of harbour. 7.33am: Passed Inner Fairway buoy 7 entered Narrows. 7.45am: Passed Outer Fairway buoy. 8.00am: 32°21½’N 64°35½’W 10.00am: Altered course to close USS Von Steuben. 10.20am: Resumed course. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes (now 4 hours 40 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 34°06½’N 66°43’W Number on sick list: 12 4f960f89a2fc8e2def0002fe: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-008_1.jpg) 13 March 1918 Bermuda to New York or at Bermuda Lat 36.5, Long -69.6 [DR] 8.00am: 35°57’N 68°58’W 4.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes to New York Standard Time (5 hours slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 37°52’N 71°10’W Number on sick list: 14 4f960f8aa2fc8e2def0002ff: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-009_0.jpg) 14 March 1918 Bermuda to New York or at New York Lat 40.46, Long -72.93 [Estimate from location of Scotland Lightship] 8.00am: 39°53’N 73°24’W 1.30am: Rain ceased, wind veering. 3.20am: Wind backing. 4.15am: Sounding 39 fathoms. [Sounding several times an hour for the rest of the morning] 8.40am: Exercised at General Quarters. 11.52am: Scotland Light Vessel abeam, bearing West ¾ mile. 11.54am: Stopped & embarked Pilot. 12.05pm: Proceeded as reqd. for entering Ambrose Channel. 12.27pm: Entered Channel. 1.23pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 1.41pm: Stopped & came to with Starboard anchor off Tompkinsville. Anchor bearings: Robbins Reef Light N4°E; New Brighton N25°W; Owl Head Pier N84°E Number on sick list: 14 4f960f8aa2fc8e2def000300: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-009_1.jpg) 15 March 1918 New York Lat 40.64, Long -74.06 [Estimate from above anchor bearings] Provisions received: Fresh meat 921 lbs Number on sick list: 17 4f960f8aa2fc8e2def000301: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-010_0.jpg) 16 March 1918 New York Lat 40.64, Long -74.06 9.00am: Coal lighters secured alongside. 9.30am: Commenced coaling. 6.25pm: Finished coaling. [Received 850 tons] Provisions received: Fresh meat 926 lbs; Vegetables 5775+1600+500 lbs Number on sick list: 16 4f960f8aa2fc8e2def000302: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-010_1.jpg) 17 March 1918 New York Lat 40.64, Long -74.06 8.30am: Secured oil lighter alongside. 9.30am: Cast off coal lighter. 2.30pm: Cast off oil lighter. Received 400 tons (British). Number on sick list: 16 4f960f8ba2fc8e2def000303: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-011_0.jpg) 18 March 1918 New York Lat 40.64, Long -74.06 am: Hands embarking provisions. Provisions received: Vegetables 5775+1600+1000+1000+500 lbs Number on sick list: 13 4f960f8ba2fc8e2def000304: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-011_1.jpg) 19 March 1918 New York Lat 40.64, Long -74.06 9.00am: USS Colorado arrived. Provisions received: Fresh meat 3178 lbs; Vegetables 5775 lbs Number on sick list: 13 4f960f8ba2fc8e2def000305: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-012_0.jpg) 20 March 1918 New York to England or at New York Lat 40.64, Long -74.06 9.00am: Lent Commander Bennett to SS Botanist as Commodore of convoy. 12.35pm: Weighed anchor & turned to Southward. 12.55pm: Proceeded out of harbour. 1.54pm: Passed out of Ambrose Channel. 1.57pm: Stopped & dropped Pilot. 2.06pm: Proceeded. 2.25pm: Ambrose Light Vessel bearing North 4 cables. 2.37pm: Eased to 12 knots. passing through patches of fog. 2.44pm: 5 knots. In station ahead of SS Botanist (Commodore of Convoy). Convoy of 20 ships forming up astern. 4.30pm: Increased to 9 knots. 5.10pm: Got out Paravanes. 6.15pm: Fire Island Light Vessel N17°E 4½ miles. 8.00pm: 40°23½’N 72°50½’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. Number on sick list: 14 4f960f8ca2fc8e2def000306: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-012_1.jpg) 21 March 1918 New York to England Lat 40.5, Long -69.6 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 4 hours 44 mins slow on GMT) 6.40am: USS Covington passed bound west in 40°23'N 70°41'W. 8.00am: 40°23’N 70°25’W 9.33am: Altered course to signal to Convoy. 9.50am: Altered course to resume station ahead of Convoy. 11.09am: In station ahead of SS Botanist. 1.00pm: SS Abercorn sighted astern joining Convoy. 2.30pm: Ran into fog. 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 459 to 462. Got in Paravanes. pm: Convoy in Company ?21 ships. [Still foggy] 8.00pm: 40°30’N 68°00’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. Number on sick list: 16 4f960f8ca2fc8e2def000307: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-013_0.jpg) 22 March 1918 New York to England Lat 40.6, Long -65.1 [Obs] 2.00am: Commenced heavy rain. 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 4 hours 24 mins slow on GMT) 6.30am: Lost overboard by accident one Watch coat. 8.00am: 40°30’N 65°31’W 9.30am: Fog lifted - 19 ships in sight. Exercised at General Quarters. 10.50am: Reduced to 8 knots to allow ships to get into station. 11.00am: Passed large steamer (?Carmania) bound west. 11.50am: 21 ships in sight. 3.20pm: SS Cedar Branch hauled out of line with engine trouble. 3.22pm: Increased to 12 knots & altered course to signal to Cedar Branch. 3.45pm: Altered course to signal to SS Mendocino (astern of station). 4.00pm: Altered course to resume station ahead of convoy & to signal to SS Abercorn. 8.00pm: 40°33’N 63°28’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 9 minutes. Number on sick list: 21 4f960f8ca2fc8e2def000308: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-013_1.jpg) 23 March 1918 New York to England Lat 40.7, Long -60.0 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 9 minutes (now 4 hours 06 mins slow on GMT) 6.30am: Lost overboard by accident one Watch coat. 6.00am: Convoy of 20 ships in company – SS Cedar Branch out of sight astern. 8.00am: 40°33’N 61°00’W 8.05am: Reduced to 9 knots. [Foggy] 11.00am: SS Limeleaf hauled out of line, with defective steering gear & dropped astern. 1.48pm: Increased to 10 knots. 1.58pm: Increased to 15 knots & altered course 16 points to starboard to close SS Mendocino 5 miles astern of station. 2.18pm: Altered course 16 points to port, passed under stern of Mendocino & signalled to her. Sighted Limeleaf N70°W 6 miles (approx.) apparently following[?] Convoy. 3.40pm: In station ahead of SS Botanist & reduced to 9½ knots. pm: Convoy of 19 ships in company. 8.00pm: 40°41½’N 58°20½’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. Number on sick list: 24 4f960f8da2fc8e2def000309: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-014_0.jpg) 24 March 1918 New York to England Lat 40.8, Long -55.1 [Obs] 2.30am: SS Indore hauled out of line & dropped astern with condenser trouble. Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 3 hours 46 mins slow on GMT) 6.30am: 18 ships in company (SS Mendocino still some miles astern of station). SS Cedar Branch in sight astern & smoke of one other ship in sight astern. 8.00am: 40°42’N 55°59’W 11.30am: Vessel rolling gently. 3.48pm: Increased to 12 knots & altered course as reqd. to intercept steamer SS City of Leeds bound West. 4.00pm: Altered course to resume station ahead of Convoy. 4.25pm: In station ahead of SS Botanist & reduced to 9½ knots. 8.00pm: 40°37½’N 53°22½’W 10.42pm: Passed vessel bound west. 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. Number on sick list: 24 4f960f8da2fc8e2def00030a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-014_1.jpg) 25 March 1918 New York to England Lat 40.7, Long -50.1 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 3 hours 26 mins slow on GMT) 7.00am: SS Indore rejoined convoy & SS Burma joined convoy. 8.00am: Convoy of 21 ships in company. 8.00am: 40°41’N 50°55’W 12.10pm: SS Clan Mackay hauled out of line, with man overboard, & dropped astern. 4.00pm: Sighted SS Limeleaf rejoining convoy. 7.30pm: Limeleaf rejoined convoy. 21 ships in company. (SS Clan Mackay still absent). 8.00pm: 40°55’N 48°28½’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. Number on sick list: 26 4f960f8da2fc8e2def00030b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-015_0.jpg) 26 March 1918 New York to England Lat 42.4, Long -45.6 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 3 hours 10 mins slow on GMT) 8.00am: 41°56’N 46°24’W 10.00am: Sighted SS Clan Mackay bearing NE. 10.12am: Exercised at General Quarters. 10.19am: Increased to 12 knots & altered course to close Clan Mackay. 10.58am: Altered course to rejoin Convoy. 11.20am: In station ahead of SS Botanist. Nono: Lost overboard Rotator Patt. 3156[?], Logline 65 fathoms & Governer Patt. 3154. pm: Convoy of 22 ships in company. 8.00pm: 43°24’N 44°33’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 7 minutes. Number on sick list: 42 4f960f8ea2fc8e2def00030c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-015_1.jpg) 27 March 1918 New York to England Lat 45.1, Long -42.5 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 7 minutes (now 2 hours 56 mins slow on GMT) 6.00am: Convoy reduced speed to 9 knots. 7.00am: Sighted steamer ahead. 7.35am: Increased to 12 knots & hauled out of line to close steamer (SS Metagama Westbound). 7.55am: Reduced to 9 knots & altered course to signal to SS Tenasserim re her No. 3 hold on fire. 8.00am: 44°47’N 42°51’W 8.50am: Increased to 12 knots & altered course to close SS Mendocino 3 miles astern of station. 9.18am: Altered course & signalled to Mendocino. 9.45am: Increased to 15 knots to close Tenasserim. 10.42am: Stopped & sent boat to Tenasserim. 11.50am: Hoisted boat. 11.56am: Proceeded. 1.10pm: Passed US Cruiser Olympia Westbound in 45°18'N, 42°12'W. 2.00pm: Passed HMS Victorian westbound. 3.26pm: In station ahead of SS Botanist. 8.00pm: 46°01’N 41°02’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 7 minutes. Number on sick list: 50 [First wave of 1918 flu pandemic??] 4f960f8ea2fc8e2def00030d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-016_0.jpg) 28 March 1918 New York to England Lat 47.9, Long -38.8 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 7 minutes (now 2 hours 42 mins slow on GMT) 7.42am: Increased to 12 knots & hauled out of line to signal to SS Tenasserim. 7.58am: Altered course to resume station ahead of Convoy. 8.00am: 47°24½’N 39°28’W 8.10am: Reduced to 9 knots – in station ahead of Convoy. 9.38am: Commenced ZZ in practice. Exercised at General Quarters & collision stations. 10.38am: Ceased ZZ. 6.00pm: Increased to 10 knots & hauled out of line to signal to SS Tenasserim. 6.25pm: Altered course to resume station ahead of Convoy. 6.50am: In stations ahead of convoy – reduced to 9 knots. 8.00pm: 48°47½’N 37°28’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 7 minutes. 11.30pm: Ship rolling heavily & shipping water amidships. Number on sick list: 42 4f960f8ea2fc8e2def00030e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-016_1.jpg) 29 March 1918 New York to England Lat 50.4, Long -34.9 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 7 minutes (now 2 hours 28 mins slow on GMT) 8.00am: 49°59’N 35°29’W am: Sunday routine. [Good Friday] 11.30am: SS Tenasserim reports some coal caught fire & thrown overboard. 2.20pm: SS Curena[?] stopped & dropped astern with engine defect. 8.00pm: 51°20’N 33°34’W Number on sick list: 37 4f960f8ea2fc8e2def00030f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-017_0.jpg) 30 March 1918 New York to England Lat 52.7, Long -31.7 [Obs] am: Convoy of 21 ships in company. 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 2 hours 12 mins slow on GMT) 8.00am: 52°25½’N 31°40’W pm: Convoy of 22 ships in company. 4.50pm: Increased to 10 knots & hauled out of line to examine Danish Barquentine Marthing in 53°15’N, 31°00’W 5.10pm: Altered course to resume station. 5.25pm: In station ahead of SS Botanist & reduced to 8½ knots. 8.00pm: 53°18’N 30°17’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. Number on sick list: 28 4f960f8fa2fc8e2def000310: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-017_1.jpg) 31 March 1918 New York to England Lat 54.9, Long -27.9 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 1 hour 56 mins slow on GMT) 8.00am: 54°29’N 28°32’W 8.00am: Commenced ZZ. 10.00am: Sighted steamer on port bow. 10.12am: Increased to 12 knots & altered course to close steamer MFA[Merchant Fleet Auxiliary] San Fraterno. 10.32am: Altered course to resume station. 10.47am: In station ahead of SS Botanist. 8.00pm: 55°38’N 26°35’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. Number on sick list: 25 4f960f8fa2fc8e2def000311: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-018_0.jpg) 4f960f8fa2fc8e2def000312: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-018_1.jpg) 4f960f90a2fc8e2def000313: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-019_0.jpg) 4f960f90a2fc8e2def000314: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40375/ADM 53-40375-019_1.jpg) LOGS FOR APRIL 1918 4f960f90a2fc8e2def000315: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-001_0.jpg) 4f960f91a2fc8e2def000316: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-001_1.jpg) 4f960f91a2fc8e2def000317: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-002_0.jpg) 4f960f91a2fc8e2def000318: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-002_1.jpg) 4f960f92a2fc8e2def000319: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-003_0.jpg) 4f960f92a2fc8e2def00031a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-003_1.jpg) 1 April 1918 New York to England Lat 57.1, Long -23.8 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 1 hour 40 mins slow on GMT) 5.30am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 56°46½’N 24°24’W 10.15am: Ceased ZZ. 12.42pm: Commenced ZZ. 4.00pm: Read warrants Nos. 463 & 464. 6.15pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 56°54’N 21°55’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 12 minutes. Number on sick list: 24 4f960f92a2fc8e2def00031b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-004_0.jpg) 2 April 1918 New York to England Lat 56.5, Long -17.8 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 12 minutes (now 1 hour 16 mins slow on GMT) 5.35am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 56°39’N 18°48’W 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters & stations for Abandon ship. 12.32pm: SS Abercorn hauled out of line with defective steering gear & dropped astern. 4.00pm: Put clocks on 15 minutes. 6.10pm: Put clocks on 15 minutes (now ½ hour slow on GMT) 7.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 56°22’N 15°42’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 15 minutes. Number on sick list: 19 4f960f93a2fc8e2def00031c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-004_1.jpg) 3 April 1918 New York to England Lat 56.3, Long -11.5 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 15 minutes - now GMT. 5.53am: Took station ahead of W Column. Commenced ZZ. 6.45am: Sighted Destroyer Escort. 7.30am: Obtained despatches from HMS Ossory. 8.00am: 56°24’N 12°36’W am&pm: With convoy of 22 ships & escort of 4 destroyers & 4 sloops. 6.00pm: Out Paravanes. 8.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 55°59½’N 9°38’W Number on sick list: 15 4f960f93a2fc8e2def00031d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-005_0.jpg) 4 April 1918 New York to England [& at Greenock] Lat 55.3, Long -6.0 [Obs] 2.50am: Slight concussion felt twice on Fore bridge - probably depth charges fired by HMS Anchusa. Anchusa reported being missed by torpedo. 3.50am: SS Indore stopped with engine defects. 4.00am: Inishtrahull Light bearing S19°E. 5.30am: Commenced ZZ. Inishtrahull bearing S16°E 13½ miles. 10.55am: Ceased ZZ. 11.45am: Resumed ZZ. 11.55am: SS Tenasserim & destroyer HMS Moresby reported being missed by torpedo passing from starboard to port. 1.58pm: Maidens abeam. 2.04pm: Increased to 20 knots & ceased ZZ. Parted company with Convoy. 2.30pm: Altered course to close convoy & signalled to SS Limeleaf. 3.08pm: Altered course & entered Swept channel. 5.35pm: Course as reqd. for passing West of Little Cumbrae & for Largs channel. 6.30pm: Got in Paravanes. 6.49pm: Passed through Obstruction. 7.18pm: Stopped & came to with port anchor [off Greenock]. Put clocks on 1 hour to BST. Number on sick list: 17 4f960f93a2fc8e2def00031e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-005_1.jpg) 5 April 1918 [Greenock to ]Glasgow Lat 55.97, Long -4.8 4.45pm: Weighed anchor & proceeded up Clyde R. to Glasgow. 5.00pm: Tug secured ahead. 5.45pm: Dumbuck Light passed. 5.55pm: Tug secured astern. 6.22pm: Passed Blythswood Light. 7.00pm: Passed Govan. 7.30pm: Secured alongside in berth No. 6, Yorkhill Basin & cast off Tugs. Number on sick list: 9 4f960f94a2fc8e2def00031f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-006_0.jpg) 6 April 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 8.00am: Port Watch proceeded on leave. Read Warrant No. 465. Provisions received: Fresh meat 625 lbs Number on sick list: 7 4f960f94a2fc8e2def000320: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-006_1.jpg) 7 April 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 10.30am: Oiler Birchol secured alongside. 11.30am: Discharged 200 tons of oil to RFA Birchol. 4f960f94a2fc8e2def000321: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-007_0.jpg) 8 April 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 9.30am: Oiler Birchol cast off. 7.30pm: Shifted berth across to other side of Yorkhill basin. Provisions received: Fresh meat 207 lbs 4f960f94a2fc8e2def000322: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-007_1.jpg) 9 April 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 6.40am: Commenced coaling from trucks. 10.00pm: Assistant Paymaster Marsden joined. Ceased coaling. Provisions received: Fresh meat 197 lbs 4f960f95a2fc8e2def000323: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-008_0.jpg) 10 April 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 6.10am: Resumed coaling. 11.00am: Finished coaling. [Received 1742.2 tons] 11.30am: Engineer Commander Evans joined. 3.30pm: Mr. Porter, Bos’n, joined ship. Provisions received: Fresh meat 395 lbs 4f960f95a2fc8e2def000324: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-008_1.jpg) 11 April 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 12.05pm: Hauled across basin back to No. 6 berth. Provisions received: Fresh meat 501 lbs; Vegetables 400 lbs 4f960f95a2fc8e2def000325: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-009_0.jpg) 12 April 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 2.00pm: Discharged Mr. Betts, Boatswain, to Depot. 3.00pm: Discharged Paymaster Derry to HMS Hercules. 6.30pm: Discharged Engineer Commander Church. Provisions received: Fresh meat 1988 lbs; Vegetables 6880 lbs 4f960f96a2fc8e2def000326: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-009_1.jpg) 13 April 1918 [Glasgow] Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 12.37pm: Slipped & proceeded out of Yorkhill Basin. 1.00pm: Proceeded down River Clyde to Tail of the Bank. 1.10pm: After tug cast off. 2.20pm: Forward tug cast off. 3.25pm: Stopped & came to with Starboard anchor [off Greenock]. 4f960f96a2fc8e2def000327: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-010_0.jpg) 14 April 1918 Glasgow to Bermuda or at Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 4.00pm: Exercised at stations for "Abandon ship". Discharged Mr. Holemans, Gunner, to HMS Bellona. 5.00pm: Put clocks back one hour – All times which follow are GMT. 4.57pm: Weighed anchor & proceeded in company with HMS Alsation & convoy of 4 ships with escort of 8 destroyers. 6.00pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction & got out Paravanes. Speed 14 knots & as reqd. for station keeping on Alsatian. 8.00pm: 55°28½’N 4°59½’W 8.45pm: Ailsa Craig abeam 4 miles. 10.10pm: Altered course with Corsewall Point astern. 11.20pm: Maidens abeam. 4f960f96a2fc8e2def000328: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-010_1.jpg) 15 April 1918 Glasgow to Bermuda Lat 55.7, Long -10.0 [Obs] 1.50am: Raithlin Island abeam 1½ miles. 4.15am: Increased to 18 knots & took station on starboard beam of HMS Alsatian. 4.38am: In station & reduced to 13 knots. 5.00am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 55°36’N 8°21’W 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. 11.30am: Ceased ZZ. 11.45am: Parted company with Convoy. Increased to 18 knots. Noon: Commenced ZZ. 2.30pm: Put clocks back 20 minutes. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 20 minutes. 5.45pm: Stopped both & got in Paravanes. 6.00pm: Proceeded 18 knots. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 20 minutes (now 1 hour slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 55°13’N 14°30’W 8.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960f97a2fc8e2def000329: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-011_0.jpg) 16 April 1918 Glasgow to Bermuda Lat 53.7, Long -21.4 [Obs] 5.30am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 54°11’N 20°12’W 2.20pm: Put clocks back 17 minutes. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 17 minutes. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 16 minutes (now 1 hour 50 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 52°45’N 23°40’W 8.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960f97a2fc8e2def00032a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-011_1.jpg) 17 April 1918 Glasgow to Bermuda Lat 51.0, Long -26.9 [Obs] 4.00am: Commenced ZZ. 6.00am: Sighted SS Grampian astern. 8.00am: 51°17’N 26°11’W 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 466 to 468. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 11 minutes. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 11 minutes. 8.00pm: 50°11’N 28°50’W 4f960f97a2fc8e2def00032b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-012_0.jpg) 18 April 1918 Glasgow to Bermuda Lat 48.4, Long -33.2 [Obs] Clocks 2 hours 12 mins slow on GMT. 4.30am: Wind veered to North. 8.00am: 48°44’N 31°57’W 4.30pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes. 5.00pm: Sighted steamship hull down stearing to Westward. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes (now 2 hours 36 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 47°28½’N 35°08’W 4f960f98a2fc8e2def00032c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-012_1.jpg) 19 April 1918 Glasgow to Bermuda Lat 45.9, Long -38.5 [Obs] 8.00am: 46°17’N 37°48’W 4.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes (now 2 hours 56 mins slow on GMT) 7.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 45°00’N 40°25’W 4f960f98a2fc8e2def00032d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-013_0.jpg) 20 April 1918 Glasgow to Bermuda Lat 43.4, Long -43.6 [Obs] 4.00am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 43°48’N 42°50’W 9.30am: Ceased ZZ. 10.30am: Exercised at General Quarters. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 13 minutes. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 13 minutes (now 3 hours 22 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 42°15’N 45°20’W 11.07pm: Altered course ½ point to starboard to avoid steamer bound East. 11.17pm: Resumed course. 4f960f98a2fc8e2def00032e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-013_1.jpg) 21 April 1918 Glasgow to Bermuda Lat 40.2, Long -49.9 [Obs] 8.00am: 40°47’N 48°51’W 4.30pm: Put clocks back 11 minutes. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 11 minutes (now 3 hours 44 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 38°45’N 52°15’W 4f960f98a2fc8e2def00032f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-014_0.jpg) 22 April 1918 Glasgow to Bermuda Lat 36.7, Long -56.6 [Obs] 8.00am: 37°17’N 55°18’W 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 13 minutes. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 13 minutes (now 4 hours 10 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 35°26’N 58°50’W 4f960f99a2fc8e2def000330: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-014_1.jpg) 23 April 1918 Glasgow to Bermuda [& at Bermuda] Lat 33.0, Long -63.3 [Obs] 8.00am: 33°37’N 62°07’W 1.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 3.40pm: Sighted land bearing WbyN. 3.48pm: Altered course with Mounts Head Light House ahead. 4.30pm: Read Warrant 469. 4.52pm: Passed outer Fairway buoy & entered Narrows. 5.09pm: Passed inner Fairway buoy, course as reqd. for Grassy Bay. 5.45pm: Stopped & secured in South Basin [Ireland Island]. 7.45pm: Put clocks on 1 hour – to Bermuda Summer Time. 4f960f99a2fc8e2def000331: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-015_0.jpg) 24 April 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 5.55am: Commenced coaling from the shore. 9.00am: HMS Devonshire arrived & secured alongside in South Basin. 7.55pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1600 tons] Provisions received: Fresh meat 450 lbs; Vegetables 2000 lbs 4f960f99a2fc8e2def000332: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-015_1.jpg) 25 April 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 7.30am: Read Warrant No. 470. 1.15pm: Ship turned round & secured with bow to northward. pm: Hands embarking provisions. Provisions received: Fresh meat 420 lbs; Vegetables 7000 lbs 4f960f9aa2fc8e2def000333: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-016_0.jpg) 26 April 1918 Bermuda to Hampton Roads or at Bermuda Lat 32.3, Long -65.4 [Obs] 7.20am: Slipped & hauled off from alongside. 7.30am: Proceeded out of basin to sea, 15 knots. 8.22am: Passed inner Fairway buoy & entered Narrows. 8.35am: Passed Outer Fairway buoy. 10.00am: Exercised at general quarters & stations for “Abandon Ship”. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes (now 3 hours 40 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 33°12’N 67°23’W Provisions received: Fresh meat 500 lbs 4f960f9aa2fc8e2def000334: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-016_1.jpg) 27 April 1918 Bermuda to Hampton Roads Lat 34.8, Long -71.8 [Obs] 8.00am: 34°26’N 70°29’W 3.15pm: Wind veered to WNW increasing in force. 4.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes. 5.15pm: Reduced to 12 knots owing to heavy sea. 6.30pm: Put clocks back 10 minutes - now 4 hours slow on GMT (American East Coast Summer Time). 8.00pm: 35°30’N 73°30’W 8.00pm: Starboard sounding boom carried away by heavy seas. [Wind force 11, state of the sea 8 – waves 16 to 35 feet high] 4f960f9aa2fc8e2def000335: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-017_0.jpg) 28 April 1918 Bermuda to Hampton Roads Lat 36.6, Long -75.7 [Obs] 1.00am: Starboard side of fore bridge damaged by heavy seas. 4.00am: Lost by accident: Sinkers Patt. 1310; Swivel Patt. 1311; Stray line Patt. 1317; Brass guard Patt. 1266 owing to fouling propeller. 5.30am: Sounding – no bottom. 6.35am: Increased to 13 knots. 6.45am: Increased to 15 knots. 7.30am: Sounding 60 fathoms. 10.10am: Sighted land on port bow. 10.30am: Sighted Currituck Beach Light House bearing NW. 12.15pm: False Cape whistle buoy abeam 1 mile. 2.00pm: Stopped & embarked Pilot. 2.16pm: Proceeded as reqd. for Chesapeake to Hampton Roads. 2.24pm: Passed outer gate. 3.30pm: Slow[?] both & passed through inner obstruction. 3.42pm: Stopped & came to with Port anchor in No. 2 berth Hampton Roads. 9 American Men of War at anchor in the Roads. 4f960f9ba2fc8e2def000336: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-017_1.jpg) 29 April 1918 Hampton Roads Lat 36.96, Long -76.35 8.30am: Coal lighters alongside. 9.10am: Commenced coaling. 12.45pm: Oil tank secured alongside. 1.00pm: American fleet sailed. 3.00pm: Lost during coaling - Sacks, Coal, Tarred 2 cwt, 15 in number. 4.00pm: Finished coaling. [Received 733 tons] 4.55pm: Coal lighters cast off. 11.15pm: Provision lighter secured alongside. 11.40pm: Oil tank cast off. [Received 400 tons] 4f960f9ba2fc8e2def000337: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-018_0.jpg) 30 April 1918 Hampton Roads Lat 36.96, Long -76.35 am: Hands embarking provisions. 10.30am: Lost overboard by accident from Picket boat – brass truck, one in no. pm: Hands stowing provisions. Provisions received: Fresh meat 1000 lbs 4f960f9ba2fc8e2def000338: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-018_1.jpg) 4f960f9ca2fc8e2def000339: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-019_0.jpg) 4f960f9ca2fc8e2def00033a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-019_1.jpg) 4f960f9ca2fc8e2def00033b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-020_0.jpg) 4f960f9da2fc8e2def00033c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40376/ADM 53-40376-020_1.jpg) LOGS FOR MAY 1918 4f960f9da2fc8e2def00033d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-001_0.jpg) 4f960f9da2fc8e2def00033e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-001_1.jpg) 4f960f9ea2fc8e2def00033f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-002_0.jpg) 4f960f9ea2fc8e2def000340: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-002_1.jpg) 4f960f9ea2fc8e2def000341: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-003_0.jpg) 4f960f9fa2fc8e2def000342: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-003_1.jpg) 1 May 1918 Hampton Roads Lat 36.96, Long -76.35 pm: Paid monthly advance to Ship’s company. Provisions received: Fresh meat 1197 + 1070 lbs; Vegetables 11250 + 3750 + 550 lbs 4f960f9fa2fc8e2def000343: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-004_0.jpg) 2 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England & at Hampton Roads Lat 36.9, Long -75.7 [Obs] 7.00am: Ships of convoy proceeding out of harbour. 9.06am: Weighed anchor & proceeded out of harbour. 9.28am: Passed inner obstruction. 9.40am: Passed Thimble Shoal Light & altered course into dredged channel. 10.35am: Turned to communicate with SS Caldy. 10.52am: Passed Cape Henry obstruction. 11.30am: Passed No. 2 CB buoy. 27 ships of Convoy ahead. 1.15pm: Altered course to take station ahead of SS Cordelia. 2.02pm: In station ahead of Cordelia. Convoy forming up. 3.10pm: Duke of Edinburgh increased to 12 knots & hauled out of line to signal to rear ships of convoy. 4.00pm: Altered course to resume station ahead of convoy. 6.00pm: In station ahead of Cordelia & resumed course S85E, 5 knots. SS Caldy joined convoy – now 28 ships. 6.10pm: Increased to 8 knots. 8.00pm: 37°07’N 74°27’W 9.00pm: Passed steamer North bound. 4f960f9fa2fc8e2def000344: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-004_1.jpg) 3 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 37.2, Long -71.9 [Obs] 0.38am: Passed steam Westbound. 2.55am: Passed steam Westbound. 8.00am: 37°04’N 72°28’W 9.27am: Convoy reduced speed to 7 knots. 9.30am: Duke of Edinburgh increased to 12 knots & hauled out of line. 10.04am: Stopped & sent boat to SS Caldy. Exercised at General Quarters. 10.25am: Hoisted boat. 10.30am: Proceeded at 12 knots to rejoin Convoy. 11.18am: SS Charles Howard hauled out for target practice. 12.12pm: In station ahead of SS Cordelia, reduced to 7 knots. 8.00pm: 37°33½’N 70°10’W 4f960fa0a2fc8e2def000345: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-005_0.jpg) 4 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 37.5, Long -66.8 [Obs] 8.00am: 37°38’N 67°30’W 9.00am: SS Camaguey dropped astern with condenser trouble. 9.40am: Convoy altered course 8 points to Starboard together. 10.10am: Altered course 8 points to Starboard together. 10.40am: Altered course 16 points to Starboard together. 11.06am: Reduced to 7 knots. Heavy thunder storms forming over ship with heavy rain & hail. 12.55pm: Increased to 8 knots. 8.00pm: 37°30’N 64°57’W 9.10pm: Wind backed to SW. 4f960fa0a2fc8e2def000346: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-005_1.jpg) 5 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 37.8, Long -62.1 [Obs] 8.00am: 37°37’N 62°48’W 10.00am: Sighted Westbound steamer ahead. 10.06am: Duke of Edinburgh increased to 12 knots & course as reqd. to close steamer. Convoy maintaining course. Steamer identified as US Transport Amphion (ex Koln). 11.35am: In station ahead of SS Cordelia & reduced to 8 knots. 8.00pm: 37°52’N 60°34’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 6 minutes. 4f960fa0a2fc8e2def000347: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-006_0.jpg) 6 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 37.9, Long -58.1 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 6 minutes (now 3 hours 48 mins slow on GMT) 8.00am: 37°57’N 58°32’W 9.40am: Convoy altered course together 4 points to Port. 10.10am: Convoy altered course together 4 points to Port. 10.40am: Convoy altered course together 8 points to Starboard & resumed course. 8.00pm: 38°01’N 57°15’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. 4f960fa1a2fc8e2def000348: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-006_1.jpg) 7 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 38.2, Long -54.7 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 3 hours 32 mins slow on GMT) 8.00am: 38°08’N 55°16’W 9.32am: Convoy commenced ZZ for exercise. 9.45am: Duke of Edinburgh increased to 12 knots & altered course 16 points to close SS Liverpool astern of station. 10.15 to 10.40am: Carrying out 3 pounder firing anti-submarine practice at dummy periscope. 11.32am: Convoy ceased ZZ. 11.40am: Convoy reduced to 7 knots for ships to regain station. 12.05pm: In station ahead of SS Cordelia & reduced to 7 knots. 1.22pm: Convoy increased to 8 knots. 8.00pm: 38°17½’N 53°17’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 6 minutes. 4f960fa1a2fc8e2def000349: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-007_0.jpg) 8 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 38.4, Long -50.3 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 6 minutes (now 3 hours 20 mins slow on GMT) 8.00am: 38°27½’N 51°05’W 8.00pm: 38°44’N 48°41’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. 4f960fa1a2fc8e2def00034a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-007_1.jpg) 9 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 39.3, Long -46.1 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 3 hours 04 mins slow on GMT) 7.40am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 38°59’N 46°34’W 10.07am: Ceased ZZ. 10.12am: Reduced to 12 knots for ships to regain station. 11.20am: Resumed ZZ. 12.55pm: Ceased ZZ. 4.12pm: Resumed ZZ. 6.38pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 39°54’N 45°03’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 7 minutes. 4f960fa2a2fc8e2def00034b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-008_0.jpg) 10 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 41.4, Long -43.3 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 7 minutes (now 2 hours 50 mins slow on GMT) 7.00am: ZZ. 8.00am: 40°52’N 43°35’W 8.00am: SS Lassel [Lassell?] dropped astern with engine trouble. 10.30am: Ceased ZZ. 11.00am: Exercised at General Quarters & collision stations. 11.26am: Resumed ZZ. 2.50pm: SS Lassel regained station in convoy. 3.26pm: Duke of Edinburgh increased to 12 knots & altered course to close steamer on port bow. 3.33pm: Identified as US cruiser Minneapolis in 41°35'N; 42°50'W. 3.36pm: Altered course to rejoin convoy. 3.50pm: In station ahead of SS Cordelia & reduced to 8 knots & resumed ZZ. 6.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 41°56’N 42°18’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 7 minutes. 4f960fa2a2fc8e2def00034c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-008_1.jpg) 11 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 43.0, Long -40.3 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 7 minutes (now 2 hours 36 mins slow on GMT) 7.00am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 42°53’N 40°39’W 9.00am: Duke of Edinburgh increased to 12 knots & altered course 16 point to signal to SS Chilien astern of station. 10.25am: In station ahead of SS Cordelia – resumed course & ZZ. 7.23pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 43°37’N 39°14’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 7 minutes. 4f960fa2a2fc8e2def00034d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-009_0.jpg) 12 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 44.9, Long -37.1 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 7 minutes (now 2 hours 22 mins slow on GMT) 7.20am: Sighted a ship on port bow; increased to 12 knots & altered course to close her. 7.38am: Altered course to rejoin convoy – ship British SS Melita. 7.50am: In station ahead of Cordelia. 8.00am: 44°32’N 37°40’W 9.10am: Passed heavy span about 20 foot long & 2 foot diameter. 6.40pm: Ceased ZZ. 6.50pm: Streamed fog buoy. 8.00pm: 45°27’N 35°56’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 6 minutes. 11.40pm: Thick fog – started syren. 4f960fa2a2fc8e2def00034e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-009_1.jpg) 13 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 46.4, Long -33.7 [Obs] 1.30am: Fog lifted. 3.00am: Put clocks on 6 minutes (now 2 hours 10 mins slow on GMT) 7.10am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 46°16’N 34°12’W 10.00am: Royal Marines completed parade in heavy marching[?] order. 11.00am: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 46°49’N 32°50’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 7 minutes. 4f960fa3a2fc8e2def00034f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-010_0.jpg) 14 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 47.6, Long -31.2 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 7 minutes (now 1 hour 56 mins slow on GMT) 4.00am: Vessel rolling & shipping water amidships. 7.27am: Convoy Hove to. Turned to North. 8.00am: 47°31’N 31°10’W 10.00am: Convoy hove to heading north. 27 ships in sight. 4.45pm: Increased to 12 knots & altered course as reqd. to reform the ships of convoy. 6.45pm: Resumed position near SS Cordelia & reduced to 5 knots heading NNE. 7.16pm: Altered course N80°E ahead of Cordelia - convoy reforming astern - 7½ knots. 26 ships in company. SS Dominic & SS Lassel absent. 8.00pm: 47°49’N 31°00’W 4f960fa3a2fc8e2def000350: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-010_1.jpg) 15 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 48.7, Long -29.0 [Obs] 6.45am: Put clocks on 5 minutes (now 1 hour 51 mins slow on GMT) 8.00am: 48°36’N 29°27’W 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. 6.30pm: Increased to 12 knots & altered course to close steamer on starboard bow. 7.12pm: Altered course to rejoin convoy. Steamer USS Bath from Dublin. 7.50pm: In station ahead of convoy. 8.00pm: 49°00’N 27°30’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 9 minutes. 4f960fa3a2fc8e2def000351: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-011_0.jpg) 16 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 49.6, Long -24.6 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 9 minutes (now 1 hour 33 mins slow on GMT) 4.22am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 49°30’N 25°15’W 10.45am: Ceased ZZ. 10.47am: Altered course 8 points to port together. 11.00am: Sighted smoke bearing NW. Noon: Resumed ZZ. 2.27pm: Ceased ZZ. 2.35pm: Convoy altered course 16 points to port – Duke of Edinburgh increased to 12 knots & proceeded ahead of convoy. SS Dominic rejoined convoy. 3.17pm: Duke of Edinburgh ahead of Convoy & reduced to 8 knots. (Convoy proceeded N85W for 1½ hours to enable SS Lassal to rejoin) 3.57pm: Convoy altered course 16 points to starboard Duke of Edinburgh increased to 12 knots to proceed ahead of convoy. 4.37pm: Duke of Edinburgh in station ahead of SS Cordelia & resumed coure S85°E, 8 knots & ZZ. 5.30pm: Smoke – probably of SS Lassal bearing 180° and hull down. 8.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 49°54’N 23°40’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 9 minutes. 4f960fa4a2fc8e2def000352: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-011_1.jpg) 17 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 50.8, Long -20.6 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 9 minutes (now 1 hour 15 mins slow on GMT) 4.30am: Commenced ZZ. 7.47am: Ceased ZZ. 8.00am: 50°34’N 21°24’W 9.45am: Resumed ZZ. 11.15am: SS Australmead hauled out of line with defective steering gear. 11.40am: Duke of Edinburgh increased to 12 knots & altered course 16 points to close SS Australmead. 12.07pm: Altered course to signal to Australmead. 12.25pm: Altered course to search for SS Lassel. 1.00pm: Altered course to rejoin Convoy. 2.18pm: Altered course to pass ahead of convoy into station. 2.36pm: Reduced to 8 knots – in station ahead of SS Cordelia & ZZ. 26 ships in company – Australmead 8 miles astern. 7.08pm: Ceased ZZ. 7.30pm: SS La Drome hauled out with defective steering gear & dropped astern. 8.00pm: 50°31’N 19°03’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. 4f960fa4a2fc8e2def000353: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-012_0.jpg) 18 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 50.1, Long -16.2 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 59 mins slow on GMT) 4.00am: Commenced ZZ. 5.30am: SS Australmead rejoined convoy. 6.10am: SS La Drome rejoined convoy. 7.36am: SS Penmorvah hauled out with damaged steering gear & dropped astern. 8.00am: 50°12’N 16°52’W 10.00am: Penmorvah rejoined convoy. 1.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 6.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 8.00pm: 49°53’N 14°44’W 8.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 11.00pm: Put clocks on 15 minutes. 4f960fa4a2fc8e2def000354: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-012_1.jpg) 19 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 49.4, Long -11.7 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 15 minutes - now at GMT. 4.52am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 49°28’N 12°27’W 10.00am: SS Fleur de Lys & SS Cordelia exchanged positions in convoy. Noon: Sighted destroyer escort ahead. 1.00pm: Received despatches from USS Davis. Escort of 5 US Destroyers & 3 British sloops formed submarine screen. 8.00pm: 49°15’N 10°08’W 9.05pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960fa5a2fc8e2def000355: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-013_0.jpg) 20 May 1918 Hampton Roads to England Lat 48.5, Long -7.5 [Obs] 4.15am: Commence ZZ. 8.00am: Ceased ZZ. 8.00am: 48°28’N 8°10’W 9.00am: Resumed ZZ. 9.15am: US TBD Davis dropping depth charges, reported sighting periscope. 48°31’N 7°56’W 9.26am: Convoy altered course together 4 points to port. 9.32am: Convoy altered course together 4 points to starboard & resumed ZZ. 4.25pm: US[S] Davis dropping depth charges, reported moving[?] wake. 48°30’N 6°40’W 4.28pm: Convoy altered course together 4 points to port. 4.40pm: Convoy altered course together 4 points to starboard & resumed ZZ. 5.00pm: Escort of 5 destroyers joined convoy. 5.30pm: Received despatches from HMS Owl. 5.40pm: X, Y & Z columns of Convoy parted company & proceeded with Escort to Brest. 6.03pm: Increased to 12 knots. 6.05pm: Increased to 18 knots. 6.10pm: Parted company with Convoy & proceeded to Plymouth with 2 destroyers as escort. 8.00pm: 48°58’N 5°55’W 8.10pm: Put clocks on ½ hour (now ½ hour fast on GMT) 4f960fa5a2fc8e2def000356: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-013_1.jpg) 21 May 1918 Hampton Roads to Plymouth or at Plymouth Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 0.10am: Put clocks on ½ hour to BST. 0.45am: Sighted Lizard Light bearing N14°E. 0.50am: Ceased ZZ. 2.44am: Sighted Eddystone bearing S66°E. 3.10am: Altered course into Swept Channel. 3.30am: Reduced to 15 knots. 3.35am: 12 knots. 3.40am: 8 knots. 3.45am: Altered course to enter Plymouth Sound & got in Paravanes. 3.58am: Passed breakwater Light House. 4.10am: Stopped & secured to No. 2 buoy, Sound. 8.50am: Slipped & proceeded up Hamoaze. 9.37am: Stopped & secured to No. 6 buoy. 11.30am: Oil lighter secured alongside. pm: Hands disembarking stores & preparing for coaling. 2.37pm: Oil lighter cast off. Discharged 200 tons. 6.00pm: Collier secured alongside. Provisions received: Fresh meat 417 lbs 4f960fa5a2fc8e2def000357: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-014_0.jpg) 22 May 1918 Devonport Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 5:30am: Commenced coaling. 11:15am: HMS Cumberland sailed. Provisions received: Fresh meat 431 lbs; Vegetables 1000 lbs 4f960fa6a2fc8e2def000358: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-014_1.jpg) 23 May 1918 Devonport Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 10.25am: Tugs secured alongside. 10.30am: Slipped from buoy & shifted berth into No. 5 Basin North Dockyard. 12.10pm: Secured in No. 3 berth. Provisions received: Fresh meat 107 lbs 4f960fa6a2fc8e2def000359: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-015_0.jpg) 24 May 1918 Devonport Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 am: Hands disembarking provisions. Provisions received: Fresh meat 213 lbs 4f960fa6a2fc8e2def00035a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-015_1.jpg) 25 May 1918 Devonport Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 8.00am: Commander Robinson joined. 6.00pm: Engineer Lieut Thompson joined. Provisions received: Fresh meat 439 lbs; Vegetables 3000 lbs 4f960fa7a2fc8e2def00035b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-016_0.jpg) 26 May 1918 Devonport Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 4f960fa7a2fc8e2def00035c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-016_1.jpg) 27 May 1918 Devonport Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 9.30am: Discharged Commander Bennett to HMS Vernon. Provisions received: Fresh meat 398 lbs 4f960fa7a2fc8e2def00035d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-017_0.jpg) 28 May 1918 Devonport Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 2.00pm: Discharged Mr. [Patrick H.] McCartan, Mate E[Engineer?], to HMS President. [From Navy Lists] Provisions received: Fresh meat 910 lbs; Vegetables 4000 lbs 4f960fa8a2fc8e2def00035e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-017_1.jpg) 29 May 1918 Devonport Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 1.30pm: Landed stream anchor in dockyard. 8.00pm: Lieut. Rose joined for passage. Provisions received: Fresh meat 519 lbs 4f960fa8a2fc8e2def00035f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-018_0.jpg) 30 May 1918 Devonport Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 5.15am: Coal lighter secured alongside. 5.35am: Commenced coaling. 9.30am: Finished coaling. [Received 180 tons] 4.00pm: Read Warrants Nos. 471 to 474. Provisions received: Fresh meat 396 lbs; Vegetables 2000 lbs 4f960fa8a2fc8e2def000360: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-018_1.jpg) 31 May 1918 Devonport Lat 50.38, Long -4.19 Provisions received: Fresh meat 449 lbs 4f960fa9a2fc8e2def000361: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-019_0.jpg) 4f960fa9a2fc8e2def000362: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-019_1.jpg) 4f960fa9a2fc8e2def000363: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-020_0.jpg) 4f960fa9a2fc8e2def000364: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40377/ADM 53-40377-020_1.jpg) LOGS FOR JUNE 1918 4f960faaa2fc8e2def000365: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-001_0.jpg) 4f960faaa2fc8e2def000366: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-001_1.jpg) 4f960faba2fc8e2def000367: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-002_0.jpg) 4f960faba2fc8e2def000368: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-002_1.jpg) 4f960faba2fc8e2def000369: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-003_0.jpg) 4f960faba2fc8e2def00036a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-003_1.jpg) 1 June 1918 Plymouth to Bermuda or at Devonport Lat 50.34, Long -4.14 [Estimate from anchor bearings] 9.30am: Ship shifted from No. 3 berth into entrance gate. 10.00am: Secured in gate, waiting for tugs. 10.30am: Tugs fast & pilot on board; proceeded out of basin to Sound. 11.00am: Passed narrows. 11.16am: Stopped & came to with Port anchor. Anchor bearings: Bovisand Pier S44°E; East Breakwater Beacon S9°E; Breakwater Light House S63°W. pm: Paid Monthly advance to ship's company. 5.50pm: Put clocks back 1 hour to GMT. 4.55pm(GMT): Weighed anchor. 5.15pm: Passed Breakwater Light House in company with Convoy of 10 ships & escort of 5 destroyers & 1 airship. 5.22pm: Passed Draystone buoy. 6.18pm: Eddystone bearing SE 13 cables. 6.43pm: Convoy forming divisions in line ahead – with Eddystone bearing N20°E 1¾ miles. 7.00pm: Commenced ZZ No. 10 with Eddystone bearing N39°E, 4 miles. 8.00pm: 49°48’N 4°29’W 9.00pm: Ceased ZZ. Airship returned to harbour. Provisions received: Fresh meat 524 lbs 4f960faca2fc8e2def00036b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-004_0.jpg) 2 June 1918 Plymouth to Bermuda Lat 48.0, Long -7.8 [Obs] 4.00am: Commenced ZZ No. 10. 4.27am: Reduced to 11 knots, to allow SS Lake Manitoba to get up into station. 6.30am: Passed USS Smith & USS Warrington in 48°24'N 6°30'W. 8.00am: 48°16’N 6°51’W 11.00am: Got in Paravanes. 2.20pm: Destroyer HMS Orpheus turned 16 points & dropped depth charges - subsequently reported track of foam. 8.00pm: 47°10’N 9°38’W 9.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 10.00pm: Destroyer escort parted company. 4f960faca2fc8e2def00036c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-004_1.jpg) 3 June 1918 Plymouth to Bermuda Lat 46.6, Long -14.1 [Obs] 4.15am: Commenced ZZ No. 10. 8.00am: 46°35’N 18°06’W[13°?] 8.30am: Reduced to 11½ knots to allow SS Lake Manitoba to get up into station. am: Exercised at General Quarters. 9.22am: Duke of Edinburgh increased to 15 knots & altered course 16 points to signal to SS Manitoba astern of station. 10.25am: Resumed station ahead of SS Mokoia & reduced to 11½ knots. 2.25pm: Put clocks back 22 minutes. 5.00pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes. 7.30pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes (now 1 hour 22 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 46°17’N 16°39’W 8.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960faca2fc8e2def00036d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-005_0.jpg) 4 June 1918 Plymouth to Bermuda Lat 45.7, Long -20.5 [Obs] 3.35am: Commenced ZZ No. 10. am: Convoy of 9 ships in company, SS Lake Manitoba on the horizon astern. 8.00am: 45°51’N 19°37’W 10.30am: Exercised at General Quarters. 5.00pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes. 7.13pm: Convoy (except SS Mokoia) dispersed. Duke of Edinburgh & Mokoia proceeded in company. 7.30pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes (now 1 hour 46 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 45°25’N 6[?]°44’W 8.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960fada2fc8e2def00036e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-005_1.jpg) 5 June 1918 Plymouth to Bermuda Lat 44.9, Long -26.6 [Obs] 3.20am: Resumed ZZ No. 10. 8.00am: 44°58’N 25°53’W 8.00am: SS Mokoia astern. 8.47am: Altered course in succession 8 points to port. 8.52am: -do- to starboard. 8.57am: -do- to port. 9.03am: Altered course together 8 points to starboard Mokoia now on starboard beam. 9.05am: Resumed ZZ. 4.18pm: Mokoia took station astern. 5.30pm: Veered fog buoy & ceased ZZ. Put clocks back 12 minutes. 6.19pm: Resumed ZZ No. 10. 7.24pm: Ceased ZZ. 7.30pm: Put clocks back 12 mins (now 2 hours 10 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 44°33’N 28°46’W 4f960fada2fc8e2def00036f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-006_0.jpg) 6 June 1918 Plymouth to Bermuda Lat 43.8, Long -32.8 [Obs] 6.10am: Commenced ZZ No. 10 – mist cleared. 8.00am: 44°05’N 32°00’W 5.00pm: Read Warrant No. 475. 5.30pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes. 7.30pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes (now 2 hours 34 mins slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 43°25’N 34°55’W 8.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 10.00pm: Streamed fog buoy. 4f960fada2fc8e2def000370: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-006_1.jpg) 7 June 1918 Plymouth to Bermuda Lat 42.5, Long -38.8 [Obs] 4.30am: Commenced ZZ No. 10. 8.00am: 42°47’N 37°55’W 10.30am: Exercised at General Quarters. 5.30pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes. 7.30pm: Put clocks back 12 minutes - now 2 hours 58 mins slow on GMT. 7.45pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 41°54’N 40°52’W 4f960faea2fc8e2def000371: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-007_0.jpg) 8 June 1918 Plymouth to Bermuda Lat 40.9, Long -44.7 [Obs] 3.30am: Commenced ZZ No. 10. 8.00am: 41°06’N 43°43’W 5.00pm: Put clocks back 11 minutes. 7.30pm: Put clocks back 11 minutes (now 3 hours 20 mins slow on GMT – Bermuda Summer Time) 7.40pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 40°16’N 46°36’W 4f960faea2fc8e2def000372: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-007_1.jpg) 9 June 1918 Plymouth to Bermuda Lat 39.3, Long -50.0 [Obs] 4.00am: Commenced ZZ No. 10. 8.00am: 39°19’N 49°25’W 10.30am: SS Mokoia parted company & proceeded to Colon. 11.00am: Altered course & altered ZZ – now every 10 mins. 8.00pm: 38°36½’N 51°43½’W 8.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960faea2fc8e2def000373: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-008_0.jpg) 10 June 1918 Plymouth to Bermuda Lat 37.2, Long -55.0 [Obs] 4.20am: Commenced ZZ every 10 mins. 8.00am: 37°28’N 54°15’W 10.30am: Exercised Work Main Derrick by hand. 8.00pm: 36°22’N 56°32’W 8.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960fafa2fc8e2def000374: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-008_1.jpg) 11 June 1918 Plymouth to Bermuda Lat 34.8, Long -59.8 [Obs] 2.00am: Sighted white light on starboard beam. 4.30am: Sky cleared. [At 4am weather very heavy rain – ‘r’ underlined 3 times] 4.48am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 35°10’N 59°07’W 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. 11.00am: Boats crews working in their boats, remainder as reqd. Noon: Passed Norwegian SS Hjelte Fiord [Hjeltefjord?]. 8.00pm: 34°05½’N 61°05’W 8.40pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960fafa2fc8e2def000375: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-009_0.jpg) 12 June 1918 Plymouth to Bermuda or at Bermuda Lat 32.5, Long -64.3 [Obs] 5.00am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 32°51½’N 63°30’W 10.30am: Hands as reqd.; boats crews working about boats. 12.50pm: Sighted Mounts Hill S77°W. 1.40pm: Ceased ZZ. 2.05pm: Altered course to enter channel. 2.20pm: Passed Outer Fairway buoy & entered Narrows. 2.35pm: Passed Inner Fairway buoy. 3.28pm: Stop both. 3.29pm: Entered South Basin, Ireland Island & secured alongside. 3.55pm: Secured. 5.30pm: Discharged Lieut. Rose to HMS Caesar. 4f960fafa2fc8e2def000376: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-009_1.jpg) 13 June 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 5.00am: Commenced coaling. 9.00am: HMS Caesar proceeded. 6.00pm: Finished coaling. [Received 1200 tons] Provisions received: Fresh meat 450 lbs; Vegetables 2000 lbs 4f960fafa2fc8e2def000377: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-010_0.jpg) 14 June 1918 Bermuda Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 Provisions received: Fresh meat 450 lbs; Vegetables 2600 lbs 4f960fb0a2fc8e2def000378: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-010_1.jpg) 15 June 1918 [Bermuda & at Sea] Lat 32.32, Long -64.8 11.30am: Slipped & hauled off from alongside. Noon: Passed out of Basin. 12.50pm: Passed inner Fairway buoy & entered Narrows. 1.03pm: Passed outer Fairway buoy. 1.30pm: Commenced ZZ. 5.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 7.30pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 3 hours slow on GMT) 8.00pm: 33°56’N 64°20’W 9.00pm: Ceased ZZ. Provisions received: Fresh meat 450 lbs; Vegetables 1000 lbs 4f960fb0a2fc8e2def000379: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-011_0.jpg) 16 June 1918 Bermuda to Halifax Lat 37.7, Long -64.3 [Obs] 2.00am: Violent thunder storm passed over ship. [Weather code – ‘r’ underlined 4 times] 5.00am: Commenced ZZ. 7.05am: Wind shifted to N by E in rain squall. 8.00am: 36°53’N 64°05’W 8.00pm: 39°38’N 63°47’W 10.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 4f960fb0a2fc8e2def00037a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-011_1.jpg) 17 June 1918 Bermuda to Halifax or at Halifax Lat 43.6, Long -63.6 [Obs] 4.30am: Commenced ZZ. 7.15am: Reduced to 8 knots & streamed Paravanes. 7.20am: Proceeded 15 knots. 8.00am: 42°38’N 63°41’W 2.50pm: Sambro Light Vessel bearing N7°E. 3.42pm: Altered course into Swept Channel & ceased ZZ. 4.04pm: Passing Outgoing Convoy of 10 ships with HMS Roxburgh. 4.15pm: In Paravanes. 4.55pm: Passed thro’ Outer Obstruction. 5.02pm: Passed thro’ Inner Obstruction. 5.05pm: Stopped. 5.17pm: Turned round to pass thro’ Inner Obstruction. 5.43pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 5.49pm: Stopped. 5.55pm: Secured alongside Imperial Oil Company’s Wharf [Eastern Shore of Halifax Harbour]. 4f960fb1a2fc8e2def00037b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-012_0.jpg) 18 June 1918 Halifax Lat 44.65, Long -63.56 6.00am: Cast off from Imperial Oil Company’s Pier & proceeded to HM Dockyard. 6.34am: Passed thro’ Inner Obstruction. 6.43am: Slow both. 6.45am: Stopped. 6.52am: Secured alongside No. 4 Wharf HMC Dockyard. 10.40am: Collier Jedmore[?] secured alongside. 10.50am: Commenced coaling. 4.15pm: Finished coaling. [Received] 880 tons. 5.15pm: Cast off collier. Provisions received: Vegetables 3600 + 1000 lbs 4f960fb1a2fc8e2def00037c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-012_1.jpg) 19 June 1918 Halifax Lat 44.65, Long -63.56 11.00am: Lost overboard by accident - Branch Pipe Patt. 1521, One in No. Provisions received: Fresh meat 1038 lbs; Vegetables 3600 lbs 4f960fb1a2fc8e2def00037d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-013_0.jpg) 20 June 1918 Halifax Lat 44.65, Long -63.56 8.30am: Landed Royal Marines for Route march. Noon: Royal Marines returned. pm: Hands embarking provisions. Provisions received: Fresh meat 1098 lbs; Vegetables 3600 lbs 4f960fb2a2fc8e2def00037e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-013_1.jpg) 21 June 1918 Halifax Lat 44.65, Long -63.56 4f960fb2a2fc8e2def00037f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-014_0.jpg) 22 June 1918 Halifax Lat 44.65, Long -63.56 Provisions received: Fresh meat 1596 lbs; Vegetables 4500 lbs 4f960fb2a2fc8e2def000380: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-014_1.jpg) 23 June 1918 Halifax to England or at Halifax Lat 44.65, Long -63.56 3.30pm: Convoy proceeding out of harbour. 4.30pm: Slipped & turned round. 4.47pm: Proceeded out of harbour at 8 knots. 5.09pm: Passed thro’ Inner Obstruction. 5.19pm: Passed thro’ Outer Obstruction. 5.57pm: Altered course round Portuguese Shoal buoy. 8.00pm: Thick fog, no ships in sight. 8.00pm: 44°26’N 63°09’W 10.55pm: Fog cleared. 4f960fb2a2fc8e2def000381: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-015_0.jpg) 24 June 1918 Halifax to England Lat 44.0, Long -61.2 [Obs] 5.12am: Altered course to collect scattered ships of Convoy. 5.50am: Commodore in SS Carmarthenshire, 2 miles astern of Duke of Edinburgh, steering S35°E at 5 knots, Convoy forming up on Commodore. 8.00am: 43°54’N 61°15’W 9.38am: Altered course to close Commodore. 10.21am: 8 knots, ahead of Commodore. Convoy of 20 ships in company. 2.40pm: Increased to 12 knots & hauled out of line to examine steamer on port quarter. 3.07pm: Altered course to rejoin convoy. 4.13pm: Convoy reduced to 7½ knots. 4.48pm: In station ahead of Commodore. 6.45pm: In Paravanes. 8.00pm: 43°21’N 60°03’W 4f960fb3a2fc8e2def000382: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-015_1.jpg) 25 June 1918 Halifax to England Lat 43.1, Long -57.3 [DR] 8.00am: 43°10’N 58°00’W 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. 1.30pm: Fog. Streamed fog buoy. 3.30pm: Fog cleared. 4.30pm: Sighted a ship closing astern bearing NWbyW. Identified as SS Sicilian joining convoy. 8.00pm: 43°00’N 56°13’W 4f960fb3a2fc8e2def000383: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-016_0.jpg) 26 June 1918 Halifax to England Lat 42.9, Long -53.7 [Obs] 5.00am: SS Crown of Granada & Tug Gopher joined Convoy. 8.00am: 42°43’N 54°15’W 9.00am: Exercised at Work Main Derrick by hand. 9.39am: Altered course 4 points to Port together. 9.46am: Altered course 4 points to Port together. 9.52am: Altered course 8 points to Starboard together & resumed course. 9.57am: Slow both, dropped astern to signal to rear ships of Convoy. 10.25am: Proceeded. 11.21am: In station ahead of Commodore & resumed course. 2.50pm: Increased to 12 knots & hauled out of line to signal to Tug Gopher. 3.02pm: Resumed course of Convoy. 3.50pm: Tug Gopher parted company. 3.56pm: Increased to 12 knots & turned 16 points to signal to Tug G.R. Grey. 4.05pm: Resumed course of Convoy. 4.10pm: Altered course to close steamer Madrono bearing S8°W. 4.22pm: Altered course to rejoin Convoy. 5.13pm: In station ahead of Commodore. 5.40pm: SS Madrono in station, Tug Gopher out of sight astern. 8.00pm: 42°46’N 51°58’W 11.00pm: Ran into fog; streamed fog buoy. Midnight: Patches of thick fog. 4f960fb3a2fc8e2def000384: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-016_1.jpg) 27 June 1918 Halifax to England Lat 42.5, Long -49.3 [Obs] 8.00am: 42°27’N 49°51’W 8.30am: Fog cleared. 24 ships in sight – including SS Kumeric joining Convoy. 8.55am: Reduced to 7 knots. 9.10am: Ran into fog. 9.15am: Increased to 8 knots. 10.30am: Exercised at Work Main Derrick by hand. 1.30pm: Fog cleared. Convoy of 24 ships in Company. 8.00pm: 42°42’N 47°47’W 8.45pm: Fog. Streamed fog buoy. 11.10pm: Fog cleared. 4f960fb4a2fc8e2def000385: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-017_0.jpg) 28 June 1918 Halifax to England Lat 43.6, Long -45.0 [Obs] 8.00am: 43°16’N 45°46’W 9.13am: Convoy reduced speed to 7 knots. 9.25am: Increased to 12 knots & hauled out of line to signal to SS Lady of Gaspe. 10.05am: Altered course 16 points & proceeded to signal to SS Yarmouth. 10.20am: Altered course 16 points under Yarmouth’s stern. 10.34am: Proceeded to rejoin Convoy. Exercised at General Quarters. 11.45am: Convoy increased to 7½ knots. 11.50am: In station ahead of Commodore. 2.00pm: Passed large steamer (4 masts 1 funnel) bound West. 6.30pm: Passed large steamer (2 masts, 2 funnels, clipper stern) bound West. 8.00pm: 44°19’N 44°05’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 5 minutes. 4f960fb4a2fc8e2def000386: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-017_1.jpg) 29 June 1918 Halifax to England Lat 45.5, Long -42.2 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 5 minutes (now 2 hours 50 mins slow on GMT) 6.00am: Convoy of 24 ships in company (SS Lady of Gaspe & SS Yildum several miles astern of station). 8.00am: 45°13’N 42°43’W 10.00am: SS Yildum nearby out of sight. SS City of Gaspe [Lady of Gaspe?] 5 miles astern of station. 5.00pm: Read Warrant No. 476. 7.00pm: Convoy of 23 ships in company - Yildum out of sight astern. 8.00pm: 45°51’N 41°45’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 5 minutes. 4f960fb4a2fc8e2def000387: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-018_0.jpg) 30 June 1918 Halifax to England [No noon location given] 3.00am: Put clocks on 5 minutes (now 2 hours 40 mins slow on GMT) 8.00am: 46°45’N 40°30’W 9.30am: Commenced ZZ. 11.20am: Ceased ZZ. 2.20pm: Increased to 12 knots & altered course 16 points to signal to SS Yarmouth astern of station. 2.40pm: Altered course 16 points, passed under Yarmouth’s stern & signalled to her. 3.00pm: 12 knots to rejoin convoy. 3.43pm: Reduced to 10 knots to signal to [Tug] G.R. Grey. 4.03pm: In station ahead of Commodore & reduced to 8 knots. 8.00pm: 47°49’N 38°56’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 4 minutes. 4f960fb5a2fc8e2def000388: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-018_1.jpg) 4f960fb5a2fc8e2def000389: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-019_0.jpg) 4f960fb5a2fc8e2def00038a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-019_1.jpg) 4f960fb6a2fc8e2def00038b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-020_0.jpg) 4f960fb6a2fc8e2def00038c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40378/ADM 53-40378-020_1.jpg) LOGS FOR JULY 1918 4f960fb6a2fc8e2def00038d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-001_0.jpg) 4f960fb7a2fc8e2def00038e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-001_1.jpg) Log for Month of July 1918 & 1st to 3rd August to date of ship paying off. 4f960fb7a2fc8e2def00038f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-002_0.jpg) 4f960fb7a2fc8e2def000390: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-002_1.jpg) 4f960fb8a2fc8e2def000391: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-003_0.jpg) 4f960fb9a2fc8e2def000392: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-003_1.jpg) 1 July 1918 Halifax to England Lat 49.1, Long -37.0 [Obs] am: Convoy of 23 ships in company – SS Yildum out of sight astern. 3.00am: Put clocks on 4 minutes (now 2 hours 32 mins slow on GMT) 8.00am: 48°44’N 37°25’W 7.30am: Sighted SS Yildum astern, bearing N60°W, hull down. 9.30am: Commenced ZZ. 11.30am: Ceased ZZ & altered course 16 points to starboard to close SS Yildum. Noon: Altered course 16 points to Port & steadied on N80°E. 12.30pm: SS Yildum rejoined convoy. 8.00pm: 49°36’N 35°43’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. 4f960fb9a2fc8e2def000393: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-004_0.jpg) 2 July 1918 Halifax to England Lat 51.0, Long -33.4 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 2 hours 16 mins slow on GMT) 4.30am: Fog cleared. 8.00am: 50°36’N 33°50’W 8.00am: SS Yarmouth dropping astern of station with leaky boilers. 9.34am: Commenced ZZ. Exercised at General Quarters. 11.19am: Ceased ZZ. 3.00pm: Yarmouth 3 miles astern of station. 8.00pm: 51°43’N 32°00’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. 4f960fb9a2fc8e2def000394: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-004_1.jpg) 3 July 1918 Halifax to England Lat 53.0, Long -29.8 [Obs] 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 2 hours slow on GMT) 8.00am: 52°40’N 30°14’W 10.50am: Altered course 16 points to close SS Yarmouth (Convoy continuing course & speed). 10.55am: Steady on West. 11.04am: Hard a Starboard. 11.07am: Stopped. 11.15am: Sent boat with Surgeon to Yarmouth. 11.45am: Boat returned from Yarmouth & she proceeded. 11.47am: Hoisted boat, slow ahead both. 11.49am: Proceeded to rejoin Convoy. 2.48pm: In station ahead of Commodore. 23 ships in company & Yarmouth 10 miles astern. 7.15pm: Yarmouth in sight hull down bearing S85°W. 8.00pm: 53°37½’N 28°07½’W 11.00pm: Put clocks on 8 minutes. 4f960fbaa2fc8e2def000395: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-005_0.jpg) 4 July 1918 Halifax to England Lat 54.9, Long -25.0 [Obs] am: Convoy of 23 ships in company, & SS Yarmouth 10 miles astern. 3.00am: Put clocks on 8 minutes (now 1 hour 44 mins slow on GMT) 8.00am: 54°31’N 25°46’W 9.16am: Commenced ZZ. 4.00pm: SS Yarmouth 7 miles astern. 8.00pm: 55°25½’N 23°34’W 9.17pm: Ceased ZZ. 11.00pm: Put clocks on 9 minutes. 4f960fbaa2fc8e2def000396: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-005_1.jpg) 5 July 1918 Halifax to England Lat 56.0, Long -20.1 [Obs] am: Convoy of 23 ships in company & SS Yarmouth 5 miles astern. 3.00am: Put clocks on 9 minutes (now 1 hour 26 mins slow on GMT) 4.04am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 56°00’N 20°53’W 10.00am: Exercised at General Quarters. pm: Convoy of 23 ships in company. SS Yarmouth 4 miles astern. 8.00pm: 56°04’N 18°25’W 8.39pm: Ceased ZZ. 11.00pm: Put clocks on 10 minutes. 4f960fbaa2fc8e2def000397: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-006_0.jpg) 6 July 1918 Halifax to England Lat 56.1, Long -14.7 [Obs] am: Convoy of 24 ships in company. 3.00am: Put clocks on 10 minutes (now 1 hour 06 mins slow on GMT) 3.18am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 56°09’N 15°36’W 8.22am: Visibility 6 cables, ceased ZZ. 10.00am: Resumed ZZ. Noon: Ceased ZZ. Streamed fog buoy. 1.20pm: Put clocks on 12 minutes. 5.00pm: Put clocks on 12 minutes. 6.00pm: Put clocks on 12 minutes (now ½ hour slow on GMT) 7.10pm: Commenced ZZ. 8.00pm: 56°13’N 12°54’W 8.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 11.00pm: Put clocks on 15 minutes. 4f960fbaa2fc8e2def000398: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-006_1.jpg) 7 July 1918 Halifax to Glasgow Lat 56.4, Long -9.4 [DR] 0.05am: Put clocks on 15 minutes to GMT. 3.20am: Sighted escort of 5 sloops & 1 destroyer. 3.43am: Increased to 10 knots to take station ahead of V Column. 4.00am: Received despatches from HMS Nicator. 5.00am: Commenced ZZ. 8.00am: 56°24’N 10°15’W 11.45am: Stream Paravanes. 1.10pm: Ceased ZZ. 2.40pm: Resumed ZZ. 4.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 5.00pm: Resumed ZZ. 7.00pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.00pm: 56°12’N 7°35’W 4f960fbba2fc8e2def000399: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-007_0.jpg) 8 July 1918 [At Sea & Greenock] Lat 55.2, Long -5.0 [Obs] 0.45am: Sighted Oversay Light bearing S38°E. 3.36am: Oversay Light abeam 3½ miles. 3.40am: Commenced ZZ. 9.04am: Duke of Edinburgh increased to 12 knots & altered course to port to take station ahead of S Column. 9.30am: Dispersed convoy – Duke of Edinburgh & 6 ships, with escort of 4 ships, altered course as reqd. for Clyde No. 1 channel at 10 knots. 10.15am: Put clocks on ½ hour (½ hour fast on GMT) 1.00pm: Put clocks on ½ hour to BST. 2.30pm: Parted company with ships of convoy & proceeded at 15 knots to Greenock. 3.10pm: Cumbrae Light House abeam. 3.53pm: Stopped & got in Paravanes. 3.54pm: Proceeded. 4.12pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 4.36pm: Stopped. 4.40pm: Came to with Starboard anchor. Anchor bearings: Princes Pier S45°W; Kempock Point N80°W; Rosneath Beacon N50°W 11.06pm: Weighed anchor & proceeded up Clyde in charge of Pilot. Two tugs in attendance. 4f960fbba2fc8e2def00039a: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-007_1.jpg) 9 July 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 2.15am: 1st Wire ashore. Secured in No. 8 berth Yorkhill Basin. 9.00am: Discharged 245 tons of oil fuel to RFA Birchol. pm: Gave leave to Port Watch until 14th July. 7.00pm: Oiler came alongside. 4f960fbba2fc8e2def00039b: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-008_0.jpg) 10 July 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 4.30am: Cast off Oiler. am&pm: Hands getting out provisions. Provisions received: Fresh meat 869 lbs 4f960fbca2fc8e2def00039c: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-008_1.jpg) 11 July 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 4f960fbca2fc8e2def00039d: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-009_0.jpg) 12 July 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 4f960fbca2fc8e2def00039e: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-009_1.jpg) 13 July 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 Provisions received: Fresh meat 946 + 79 lbs; Vegetables 2240 + 200 lbs 4f960fbda2fc8e2def00039f: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-010_0.jpg) 14 July 1918 Glasgow Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 4f960fbda2fc8e2def0003a0: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-010_1.jpg) 15 July 1918 Glasgow [to Greenock] Lat 55.862, Long -4.3 11.00am: Watch commenced coaling from trucks. 1.32pm: Finished coaling. 220 tons. 4.07pm: Slipped from No. 8 berth, tugs towing ship out of basin. 4.32pm: Proceeded down river. 4.55pm: Slipped head tug, & proceeded. 6.40pm: Cast off stern tug. 6.48pm: Slipped & came to with Port anchor. Anchor bearings: Rosneath Beacon N32°W; Pier N75°W; Princes Pier S7°W 7.10pm: Oiler secured alongside. 7.40pm: Commenced to discharge oil. 10.00pm: Cast off oiler. Discharged 97 tons. Provisions received: Fresh meat 997 lbs 4f960fbda2fc8e2def0003a1: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-011_0.jpg) 16 July 1918 Greenock to Lamlash Lat 55.97, Long -4.8 6.42pm: Weighed anchor & turned to westward, and proceeded out of harbour. 7.12pm: Out Paravanes. 7.14pm: Passed through Obstruction. 7.15pm: Course as reqd. for Cumbrae Channel & Swept Channel to Lamlash. 8.10pm: Cumbrae Light House abeam. 8.47pm: Altered course for Lamlash North Channel. 8.56pm: In Paravanes. 9.04pm: Passed Obstruction. 9.16pm: Stopped & came to with Port anchor. Anchor bearings: Pier Head N46°W; Church spire N67°W; Shed S58°W. 4f960fbea2fc8e2def0003a2: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-011_1.jpg) 17 July 1918 The Clyde to Portsmouth or at Lamlash Lat 54.6, Long -4.3 [Obs] 2.00pm: HMS PC62 & HMS PC69 arrived. 4.40am: Weighed anchor & proceeded out of harbour thro. South Channel PC62 & PC69 in company. 4.55am: Passed thro’ South Channel. 4.58am: Passed Obstruction & got out Paravanes. 5.21am: In Clyde No. 1 Channel. 7.23am: Altered course South & passed out of Clyde Channel. Taking station on HMS Victorian in company with Convoy HX40. (Convoy’s Mean course S14°E 13½ knots advancing, ZZ No. 2) 8.00am: 54°54½’N 5°21’W 9.52am: In station on port beam of HMS Victorian; Convoy ceased ZZ. 10.09am: Resumed ZZ. 12.25pm: Ceased ZZ. 1.09pm: Resumed ZZ. 4.24pm: Duke of Edinburgh increased to 16 knots & parted company with Convoy. 5.00pm: ZZ. PC62 & PC69 in company. 7.05pm: Anglesea Skerries abeam 3¼ miles. 8.00pm: 53°15’N 4°52’W 8.20pm: Carnarvon Bay Light Vessel bearing S33°E. 11.16pm: Stumble Head Light bearing S20°E. 11.55pm: South Bishop Light bearing S7°W. 4f960fbea2fc8e2def0003a3: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-012_0.jpg) 18 July 1918 The Clyde to Portsmouth or at Spithead Lat 50.2, Long -4.2 [Obs] 1.00am: HMS PC62 & HMS PC69 in company. Ceased ZZ. 1.26am: Smalls Light abeam 2½ miles. 4.20am: Commenced ZZ. 7.33am: Longships Light House Bearing S70°E 3¾ miles. 8.00am: 49°58’N 5°46½’W 9.35am: Lizard Light House abeam 6 miles. 11.00am: Sighted Eddystone Light House ahead. 11.50am: Altered course into Plymouth C Channel with Eddystone S52°E, 8½ cables. 12.20pm: In Paravanes. Penlee Point abeam. 12.25pm: Hard a port. 12.40pm: Penlee Point abeam; PC62 & PC69 parted company; TBDs HMS Pincher & [blank] formed submarine screen. 1.00pm: Out Paravanes. 1.30pm: Eddystone N13°E 1¾ miles. 3.00pm: Altered course with Start Point bearing N20°E 15½ miles. 7.50pm: St. Catherine’s Light House bearing 41° 12 miles. 8.00pm: 50°25½’N 1°25½’W 8.30pm: Ceased ZZ. 8.46pm: In Paravanes. 8.55pm: Proceeded. Course as reqd. for Western approach to Spithead. Destroyers HMS Pincher & [blank] parted company. 9.50pm: Passed thro’ Obstruction. 10.05pm: Stopped & came to with Starboard anchor in No. XX berth, Stokes Bay. 4f960fbea2fc8e2def0003a4: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-012_1.jpg) 19 July 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 6.30am: Weighed anchor & turned to ESE. 6.38am: Proceeded. 6.45am: Stopped, waiting for Pilot. 7.19am: Pilot on board. Proceeded up harbour. 7.53am: Stopped & secured to No. 7 buoy. 10.00am: Ammunition lighters alongside. am&pm: Hands disembarking ammunition. Provisions received: Fresh meat 784 lbs; Vegetables 3000 lbs 4f960fbfa2fc8e2def0003a5: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-013_0.jpg) 20 July 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 am: Hands getting up shell. am: Hands disembarking projectiles. pm: Hands disembarking ammunition. 4.30pm: Read Warrants Nos. 477, 481 and 482. 6.30pm: Read Warrants Nos. 477 to 480. Provisions received: Fresh meat 404 lbs 4f960fbfa2fc8e2def0003a6: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-013_1.jpg) 21 July 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 am: Hands disembarking ammunition. 4f960fbfa2fc8e2def0003a7: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-014_0.jpg) 22 July 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 11.30am: Acting Mate(E) ~~ Bowles joined. [From Navy Lists Edward J. Bowles?] 3.50pm: Tugs secured alongside & Pilot came aboard. 3.58pm: Slipped from buoy & proceeded to Dockyard. 4.20pm: Secured in C Lock. 6.30pm: Shifted from C Lock in No. 3 basin (No. 10 berth) Provisions received: Fresh meat 388 lbs; Vegetables 1000 lbs 4f960fc0a2fc8e2def0003a8: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-014_1.jpg) 23 July 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 am&pm: Hands working about cables. 11.30am: Read Warrant No. 473. 3.30pm: Discharged Mr. McCormick Engineer Warrant Officer RNR. Provisions received: Fresh meat 511 lbs; Vegetables 500 lbs 4f960fc0a2fc8e2def0003a9: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-015_0.jpg) 24 July 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 am: Hands working about cable. Sent bower anchors & cable for test. 7.00pm: Exercised at Fire Stations. [Each dayto 1st August at 5pm Exercised at Fire Stations] 4f960fc0a2fc8e2def0003aa: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-015_1.jpg) 25 July 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 9.30am: Read Warrant Nos. 484 to 486. Provisions received: Fresh meat 431 lbs; Vegetables 500 lbs 4f960fc1a2fc8e2def0003ab: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-016_0.jpg) 26 July 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 Provisions received: Fresh meat 434 lbs 4f960fc1a2fc8e2def0003ac: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-016_1.jpg) 27 July 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 4f960fc1a2fc8e2def0003ad: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-017_0.jpg) 28 July 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 4f960fc2a2fc8e2def0003ae: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-017_1.jpg) 29 July 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 am&pm: Hands returning stores. Provisions received: Fresh meat 428 lbs; Vegetables 1000 lbs 4f960fc2a2fc8e2def0003af: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-018_0.jpg) 30 July 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 am: Hands striking fore yard. Provisions received: Fresh meat 382 lbs; Vegetables 1100 lbs 4f960fc2a2fc8e2def0003b0: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-018_1.jpg) 31 July 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 am: Hands returning stores. LOGS FOR AUGUST 1918 4f960fc2a2fc8e2def0003b1: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-019_0.jpg) 1 August 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 am: Royal Marines paraded in Marching Order. Provisions received: Fresh meat 410 lbs 4f960fc3a2fc8e2def0003b2: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-019_1.jpg) 2 August 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 7.00am: Read Warrant No. 487. 5.00pm: Paid settlement to Ships Company. 4f960fc3a2fc8e2def0003b3: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-020_0.jpg) 3 August 1918 Portsmouth Lat 50.81, Long -1.11 am: Ship paid off for refit. Officers & men discharged to Depot. 4f960fc3a2fc8e2def0003b4: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-020_1.jpg) 4f960fc4a2fc8e2def0003b5: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-021_0.jpg) 4f960fc4a2fc8e2def0003b6: (http://s3.amazonaws.com/oldweather/ADM53-40379/ADM 53-40379-021_1.jpg) |
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