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Armed Merchant Cruiser, mercantile conversion

Pendant Nos. M.60 (on coming into service), MI.87 (1.18, cancelled by 6.18), (no pendant. assigned 4.18). Built 1909, 12,128grt, 18kts. Armament: 8-4.7in (later 8-6in). In service 4.8.14. Of over 60 commissioned AMC's employed on patrol and later convoy protection, 33 served with 10th CS on Northern Patrol. In collision with SS KASHMIR, driven ashore 5.10.18 off Islay. (British Warships 1914-1919)

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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:

Positions (Latitude and Longitude) are given for noon each day, correcting or estimating the position when appropriate. From 16 July 1916 onwards the names of the places visited are replaced by numbers (presumably for security reasons). These appear to be numbered in the order in which the places were visited, rather than being related to geographical location. The names of the places are provided by the editor, in italics, when the ship arrives at a location. If exact times are not indicated in the log they have, when appropriate, been estimated from the position of the entries (which show times on the left hand side of the log page).

A note is made of numbers on the sick list where this is 5 or more. This and other information from the log is included in square brackets [not in italics] if it is not to be found under “Remarks” on the right hand side of the page.

Additional information about geographical locations, terminology and about merchant and foreign naval ships encountered has been provided where identification is reasonably certain, by means of embedded links within the text. Throughout the logs for this ship there is a description of the weather about every four hours and most of these are included here, on the basis that if the log-keepers thought it worth recording then we should reflect that in the edited log and these entries are part of the “character” of this record.

More information about this ship is to be found here.

THE VOYAGES OF HMS OTRANTO 1914-1918
(More detailed plots follow in the text)

JP map overview

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

THE VOYAGES OF HMS OTRANTO
Operations on the Northern Hemisphere

JP map Otranto Northern Hemisphere

LOGS FOR AUGUST 1914


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[Left hand side of cover of Log, in poor condition]

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[Right hand side of cover of Log, for period 11 August 1914 to 30 April 1915]

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S. - 321. See Articles 557, 619, 622, 924, 986, 1025 and 1849 of the King’s Regulations, 1913.

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

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

Name: Commanding Officer

Address: HMS “Otranto” C/O GPO [General Post Office] London

Log of HMS “Otranto”

Commanded by Herbert McIver Edwards RN

For the Period

Commencing 12th of August 1914

Ending 30th of April 1915


Tonnage Displacement)


12,124 [tons]

Extreme Length


553 [ft]

Extreme Breadth


64 [ft]

Engines.

Manufacturer

Workman-Clark Belfast


IHP

Natural Draught


Description

Twin quadruple expansion


When fixed on board


Boilers

Manufacturer

Workman Clark


Description



When made



When put in Vessel


Paddle Wheels

Manufacturer


or Screw Propeller

Description



General state of Repair



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[Page of Directions on how the log is to be filled in, definitions of Force of the Wind, Letters to denote the State of the Weather and Figures to indicate the State of the Sea]

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Establishment of Ship’s Company [not filled in]


Barometer


Mercurial


Name of Maker and number

Short and Mason 1069

Height of cistern above sea

54 feet

Thermometers for Air Temperature


Position in ship

Chart room

Whether in screen

No

Maker and No

Short and Mason 1069 (no other supplied)

Thermometer for Sea Temperature


Maker and No

None Supplied

Position of Standard Compass

Upper bridge

Deviation of Standard Compass [not filled in]


Armament


Position

Nature and Number of Guns and Mountings

Forward

4 4.7

Aft

4 4.7

Torpedo Armament [crossed through]


Boats


Number of each carried [Not filled in]


Miscellaneous Information


Draught of water with Bunkers full, and complete with Provisions,

Mean 21-11

Stores and Water


Load draught

Mean 27-6

Number of Tons necessary to increase draught 1 inch

62.5

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


(a) At load draught


(b) With Bunkers full

2270

(c) In places other than Bunkers

1335

Number of Tons of Oil Fuel carried


Quantity of Water carried


(a) For Boilers

245

(b) For Drinking

592

Signed W de M Baynham [Walter de Mouchet Baynham] Navigating Officer



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11 August 1914

At Tilbury Docks

Lat 51.5, Long 0.3

5.45am: Hands employed getting in ammunition and carrying out ship fittings.

9.0am: Gun mounting party came on board. Hands employed taking in Ammunition and landing ship fittings and mounting 4.7” guns.

10.0am: Crew mustered by open list - Ship commissioned and Articles of War read out.

1.0pm: Dinner.

2.0pm: Hands employed taking in ammunition, landing ship’s fittings and working about 4.7 guns mounting.

5.30pm: Special leave to port watch.

11.20pm: Lieutenant Clemson RNR joined ship.


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12 August 1914

At Tilbury Docks [though not stated in log]

Lat 51.5, Long 0.3

5.45am: Hands employed ammunitioning, landing ship’s fittings and as required.

8.45am: Ammunitioning and as required.

11.0am: Tried main engines - telegraphs - steering gear and whistles, found same to be correct.

1.30pm: Hands ammunitioning and as required.

4.30pm: Discharged 1 private RMLI [Royal Marines Light Infantry] to Chatham barracks. Special leave to starboard watch until 10.30 pm.

10.15pm: Hauled ship astern to let jumbo crane inside.


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13 August 1914

At Tilbury Docks

Lat 51.5, Long 0.3

4.0am: Coaling continued. Shore hands preparing ship for sea.

9.0am; Starboard watch at small arms and various drills. Port watch employed on Collision mats and preparing ship for sea.

pm: Hands mustered for medical inspection.

2.30pm: Starboard watch at small arms and various drills. Port watch as required preparing ship for sea.


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14 August 1914

From Tilbury Docks

Lat 51.5, Long 0.8 [estimated from information in log]

3.30am: Signal books correct.

4.52am: Cast off from wharf, proceeded.

5.11am: Entered lock. 5.28am: Fast in lock.

5.39am: Proceeded. 5.47am: Cleared lock. 5.55am: Ship swung.

6.3am: Let go starboard bower anchor in 9 fathoms. 6.9am: Brought up on 45 fathoms cable.

[Anchor Bearings: St Georges Church S20.5W, Pier Head N51W, Ship’s Head N72W]

8.0am: Stand by. 8.10am: Tug “Spread Eagle” fast forward.

8.22am: Anchor aweigh - Engines as required. 8.40am: Proceeded.

8.56am: Passed Owens buoy.

10.0am: Stopped off Nore Light Vessel. 10.16am: Let go starboard bower anchor in 7 fathoms.

[Anchor bearings: Southend Pier N46W, Nore Light Vessel N72W, Garrison Point S73W, Ship’s [head] S30W, Compass Error 14 degrees W]

2.24pm: Stand by. Commenced to weigh anchor. 2.33pm: Anchor aweigh. 2.35pm: Full speed.

3.9pm: Mouse Light Vessel abeam 2 miles.

3.50pm: Edinburgh Light Vessel abeam 1 mile.

4.10pm: Tongue Light Vessel 1 mile.

5.0pm: North Goodwin Light Vessel.

5.19pm: Gull Light Vessel.

5.46pm: South Goodwin Light Vessel.

5.58pm: Stop. 6.4pm: Let go starboard bower anchor in 12 fathoms veered to 60 fathoms cable.

[Anchor Bearings: Dover Castle N60W, Dover Breakwater S77W, South Foreland Light House N36E, Compass Error 15 degrees W]

6.52pm: Anchor aweigh. Full speed at 6.55.

7.6pm: Dover Pier abeam. Set speed 73 Revs.

8.23pm: Dungeness Light abeam 2.3 miles, log 9.3 and reset, altered course S69W.

10.25pm: Royal Sovereign Light Vessel abeam 3.75 miles, log 24.

11.24pm: Beachy Head abeam 6.5 miles - log 33.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight sea, fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 17.7 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 3520 tons]


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15 August 1914

From Tilbury to Spithead and At Spithead

Lat 50.8, Long -1.1 [estimated]

3.15am: Owens Light Vessel 3 miles. Signal books correct. Moderate wind. Smooth sea. Overcast with constant rain.

4.44am: Nab Light Vessel. 4.45am: Stop and to order awaiting permission to enter.

5.25am: Permission to proceed. Full speed.

6.8am: Warner Light Vessel abeam.

6.24am: Anchored starboard bower in 10 fathoms veered to 45 fathoms.

8.0am: Light variable airs, overcast.

11.15am: HMS Bulwark passed inwards.

Noon: Light airs, overcast and continual light rains.

3.30pm: HMS Implacable passed outwards.

3.47pm: Stand by and weighed anchor. 4.0pm: Anchor aweigh. Engines as required. Signal books correct. Light wind, continual rain, overcast.

4.15pm: Passed Warner Light Vessel. 4.34pm: Elbow buoy.

4.41pm: Nab Light Vessel. 4.58pm: Culver Point.

5.40pm: St Catherines Light House abeam 3 miles.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, overcast and rain. Increased to 72 Revolutions.

9.30pm: Casquets Light abeam 17.5 miles, log 59.3.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Overcast and fine. Signal books correct.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 167 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Norman Fort [probably No Man’s Land Fort] South 1 mile]


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16 August 1914

From Spithead to St Vincent

Lat 47.6, Long -6.7

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth sea. Cloudy, overcast.

8.0am: Gentle breeze, cloudy and fine, slight sea.

11.0am: Medical Report None sick.

Noon: Light wind. Clear and cloudy.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth sea. Fine and clear.

4.52pm: Guns crews firing practice projectiles, Courses as required.

5.50pm: Resumed Course and speed.

6.12pm: Log streamed showing 57.3.

8.0pm: Similar weather.

9.0pm: All unnecessary lights extinguished.

10.15pm: Altered course S45E.

11.0pm: Spoke SS Jols [?] bound North. Rounds made hourly and reported.

Midnight: Light wind, slight sea. Cloudy and Fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 32 18 W, 68 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: to Position off St Vincent S 26 20 W, 2054 miles]


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17 August 1914

From Spithead to St Vincent

Lat 42.2, Long -10.3

2.0am: Clock put back 24 minutes. Light air smooth sea. Fine and Clear.

7.14am: Cape Villano abeam distant 21 miles log 78 miles. Lat 43 19 N, Long 9 38 W.

8.0am: Light variable wind, smooth sea.

8.23am: Finisterre Light House abeam 26 miles log 90.0.

10.0am: HMS Sutlej [Lat] 42 38 N, [Long] 9 59 W

am: Medical Report Fred Cowley RNR seaman sick.

Noon: Light airs, smooth sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight sea. Fine and Clear.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: All unnecessary lights extinguished. Rounds made and reported hourly.

Midnight: Light wind, slight sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S 25 34 W, 357 miles]


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18 August 1914

From Spithead to St Vincent

Lat 36.7, Long -14.0

3.0am: Rounds made regularly and reported.

4.0am: Gentle breeze, slight sea, fine and clear, overcast.

8.28am: Acct [by account] 37 39 N, 13 15 W, allowed S26W, 15 knots, Long sun 13 24 W.

11.0am: Medical Report 1 sick. Fred Cowling Seaman RMR [presumably the same person as the day before but with different spelling of surname and should be RNR].

3.0pm: Light breeze, fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light breeze, smooth sea, overcast.

Midnight: Light breeze, fine and clear.

[Distance run through the Water: 374.8 miles]

[Course and Distance made good: S 26 39.5 W]


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19 August 1914

From Spithead to St Vincent

Lat 30.9, Long -17.0

2.0am: Exchanged signals [with] HMS Highflyer.

4.0am: Light breeze. Fine and clear.

4.50am: Position by star Lat 32 33 N, Long 15 58 W.

8.0am: Gentle breeze, slight sea. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light wind and sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and sea. Fine and clear.

7.45pm: Cumplida Point [Punta Cumplida, La Palma, in Canary Islands] Light Bearing S12E.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea. Overcast.

8.35pm: Cumplida Light House abeam (Palma) 20 miles log.

Midnight: Moderate wind and sea.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 374 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: to position S 27 37 W, 946.8 miles]


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20 August 1914

From Spithead to St Vincent

Lat 25.5, Long -20.1

4.0am: Moderate breeze, sea and swell. Fine and clear.

Noon: Moderate wind and sea. Fine and clear.

3.0pm: Moderate wind and sea, haze on horizon.

3.15pm: Lat DR [Dead Reckoning] 24 45 N, Long sun 20 26 W (S21W, 15 knots).

7.0pm: Star Lat 23 52 N, Long 20 44 W, DR Position 23 52 N, 20 48 W, allowed S21W, 15.25 knots.

Midnight: Moderate wind and sea, cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S27W, 364 miles]


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21 August 1914

From Spithead to St Vincent

Lat 19.8, Long -22.5

3.0am: Moderate breeze and sea. Fine and clear.

5.4am: Star Position Lat 21 27 N, 21 48 W, Since Noon S 20 43 W, 262 - 15.0 [knots].

8.0am: Moderate wind and sea. Cloudy.

Noon: Light breeze, smooth sea. Fine and cloudy.

3.14pm: Lat 19 1 N, Long DR 22 49 W, [observed] 22 50 N, allowed S21W, 15 knots.

4.0pm: Light breeze, slight sea. Fine but hazy.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight sea, Hazy.

Midnight: Light wind, slight sea. Hazy.

[Course and Distance made good: S 21 6 W, 369 miles]


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22 August 1914

From Spithead to St Vincent and at St Vincent [São Vicente, Cape Verde]

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

4.0am: Calm smooth sea, showery, overcast.

4.20am: Sighted Bull Point N87W. 4.44am: Bull Point abeam, Log 30.8.

5.15am: Sounded in 45 fathoms, no bottom.

5.55am: Stop and to order as required.

8.0am: Heavy rain, vessel proceeding at various speeds to an anchorage, soundings being taken.

9.0am: Let go starboard anchor 45 fathoms cable in 9 fathoms water. 9.9am: ROME [Rang off Main Engines]. Light variable wind, Overcast and heavy rain.

[Arrival St Vincent 9.00am] [entry in red ink]

[Draft Forward 19’ 6”, Aft 26’ 9”, Mean 23’ 1.5”]

Anchor bearings: Ship’s Head N60E by compass, Fort N80E, Point N34E, Island N4E.

11.30am: Commenced coaling.

Noon: Light wind, cloudy and fine.

pm: Coaling proceeding with all possible speed.

4.0pm: Light airs, overcast and showery.

7.30pm: Ships Company took over coaling operations.

8.0pm: Light wind, overcast, fine.

10.0pm: Coaling continued.

Midnight: Light wind, overcast and passing showers.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 237 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 2680, received 608, total 3288 tons]


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23 August 1914

From St Vincent (Cape Verde Islands) to Pernambuco and at St Vincent

Lat 16.9, Long -25.0

1.0am: Coaling proceeding with all possible despatch.

4.0am: Light airs, passing showers.

5.0am: Anchor Bearings unchanged.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine clear weather.

9.30am: Boarded British Steamer “ZULEIKA”.

11.30am: Coaling complete.

11.45am: Received despatches.

11.55am: Hove short.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine. Weighed anchor, canted ship and proceeded. Engines and courses as required.

0.5pm: Full Speed.

[Depart St Vincent 0.10pm; Departure Position at 0.58pm: Lat 16 50 N, Long 25 06 W + 8 minutes] [entry in red ink]

0.58pm: Machado Point abeam 9 cables. Log streamed and set, altered course S41W.

6.17pm: Star Position 15 36 N, 25 38 W, = S21W, 15 knots from departure position.

8.0pm: Light variable airs, fine clear weather.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and clear.


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24 August 1914

From St Vincent to Pernambuco

Lat 11.3, Long -27.2

4.0am: Light wind, slight sea, fine clear weather.

5.12am: Star [position] 15 56 N, 26 36 W = S20.5W (True), 15.4 knots from departure position.

8.0am: Light wind, fine and clear.

Noon: Fresh wind and slight sea. Fine clear weather.

3.30pm: Acct [by account] 10 29.5 N, 27 32 W, Long sun 27 32 W, Allowed S21W (True), 15.2 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind and slight sea. Cloudy and passing showers.

8.0pm: Light wind, overcast, showers.

Midnight: Light wind, slight sea. Very heavy rains.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 361 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To position 4 miles E of OLINDA Light in [Lat] 8 00 S, [Long] 34 44 W = S21.25W, 1243 miles]


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25 August 1914

From St Vincent to Pernambuco

Lat 5.7, Long -29.2

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind, slight sea. Overcast and showery.

6.0am: Stella [stellar] Observations unobtainable.

Noon: Gentle breeze, cloudy and fine, slight sea.

3.30pm: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] 4 55N, 29 33 W, Long sun 29 34.75 W. Allowed S22W (True), 15.2 knots.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

4.10pm: Altered course S72W to signal SS “Grindon Hall” of London. Rosario to Canaries [most of entry underlined in red].

4.28pm: Resumed Course.

6.30pm: Position star 4 21 N, 29 52 W = S25W 14.1 knots from noon.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea, fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S19.5W 355 miles.


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26 August 1914

From St Vincent to Pernambuco

Lat 0.4, Long -31.5

4.0am: Moderate trades, slight sea, fine and clear.

5.25am: Star Position 1 51 N, 30 53 W = S23W, 14.5 knots.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea, cloudy, clear and fine.

8.33am: Acct [position] 1 09 N, 31 10.5 W, Long sun 31 32 W. Allowed from star [position] S23W, 14.4 knots.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

3.30pm: Acct 0 22 S, 31 47 W, Long sun 31 49 W. Allowed S21W, 15 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine clear weather.

6.30pm: Stella [stellar] Position 0 55 S, 32 05 W = S24W, 13.8 knots.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine.

11.0pm: All lights extinguished.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S23W. 346 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Position off Abrolhos in [Lat] 17 58 S, [Long] 38 26 W = S20.5W, 1178 miles]


THE VOYAGES OF HMS OTRANTO
Operations on the Southern Hemisphere

JP map Otranto Southern Hemisphere

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27 August 1914

From St Vincent to Pernambuco

Lat -5.1, Long -33.5

am [4.0, 8.0 and noon]: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine clear weather.

5.22am: Position by star 3 28 S, 32 59 W = S22W, 14.3 knots.

10.10am: Altered course S35W.

Noon till 1.0pm: Courses various while speaking schooner “Duchess of Cornwall” of St Johns [name of ship underlined in red].

1.0pm: Set Course N67W, Revs 48.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine clear weather.

6.18pm: Position star 5 01 S, 34 30 W.

9.5pm: Altered course N17E, 94 miles log.

Midnight: Light wind and moderate Sea. Passing clouds, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S20.25W. 350 miles.


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28 August 1914

From St Vincent

Lat -4.2, Long -33.9

3.17am: Altered course S73E.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear with showers.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

From 8.0am till Noon: Courses and speeds various as required during communication with [HMS] “Glasgow” and [HMS] “Monmouth” [ship names underlined in red].

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine weather with showers. Altered course S24E. Log Set.

3.40pm: [Position] Acct 4 55 S, 33 16 W, Long sun 33 23 W. Allowed S41E, 14.8 knots. Revs 58, altered course S9W.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

6.15pm: Position star 5 30 S, 33 17 W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine with passing showers.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 234 miles]


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29 August 1914

From St Vincent to Abrolhos Anchorage

Lat 7.6, Long -33.6

2.25am: Altered course N45W. Revs 60.

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.48am: Position star 6 43 S, 33 39 W.

6.50am: Altered course S43E.

6.58am: Increased to 60 revs and proceeded to challenge SS “Oriana” [ship name underlined in red].

7.25am: Altered course S10W. 7.30am: Altered course S8E.

8.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine.

11.15am: Lat Meridian Altitude sun 7 24 S.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Moderate swell. Fine and clear.

5.30pm: Position star 8 24 S, 33 35 W.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 340 miles]


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30 August 1914

From St Vincent

Lat -10.8, Long -34.5

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

4.58am: Position star 10 30 S, 34 05 W.

6.5am: Altered course variously to intercept SS Bideford of Cardiff [last words underlined in red]. Revolutions various as required.

7.5am: Resumed Course S41W. Revolutions 58.

8.0am: Light wind, slight sea. Fine. Revolutions. 68.

11.22am: Lat Meridian Altitude sun 11 41 S.

Noon: Light wind, slight sea. Fine.

2.30 to 2.45pm: Courses Various.

3.25 to 3.45pm: Speeds various while speaking SS Green Jacket from Rosario to Oporto [ship name and route underlined in red].

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea and fine clear weather.

5.38pm: Position star 12 40 S, 35 12 W.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, cloudy and occasional showers.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 280 miles]


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31 August 1914

From St Vincent to Abrolhos

Lat -16.2, Long -36.8

4.0am: Light wind, cloudy, clear and fine.

6.0am: Stella [stellar] Position unobtainable.

7.0 to 8.0am: Courses and Speeds Various chasing vessel.

8.0am: Light wind, cloudy and fine.

11.32am: Lat Meridian Altitude sun 16 07 S.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Passing showers.

3.30pm: Position Acct 16 48 S, 37 07 W, Long sun 37 16 W.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine with passing showers.

5.42pm: Position star 17 07 S, 37 36 W.

8.0pm: Light wind, cloudy with occasional showers.

Midnight: Light wind and fine clear weather. Slight sea.

[Course and Distance made good: S26.5W, 316 miles]



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1914


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1 September 1914

From St. Vincent to Abrolhos Rocks [in Abrolhos Archipelago]

Lat -18.0, Long -38.8

Midnight till 2.0am: Courses and speeds various while intercepting SS Cordova of Genoa.

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.30am: Sighted Abrolhos Light House bearing N5E (compass).

7.22am: Altered course S32E. 7.50am: Altered course N77E.

8.0am: Light wind, slight Sea and fine, clear weather.

From 8.0am till Noon: Courses and speeds various while overhauling and examining steamers off Abrolhos Rocks.

Noon: Light airs, smooth Sea and fine, clear weather.

pm: Altered course variously as required to overhaul steamers.

1.30pm: Stopped and boarded SS Itaiphan of Rio.

2.0pm: Course S53E.

3.20pm: Altered course N39W.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth sea. Fine clear weather.

5.50pm: Altered course S14W.

8.0pm: Similar wind and weather.

11.45pm: Altered course N14E.

Midnight: Light breeze and smooth Sea. Fine clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 270 miles]


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2 September 1914

From St Vincent to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -18.0, Long -38.7

1.0am: Altered course variously to examine Brazilian SS “Cabo Verde” [possibly one of the ships listed here].

3.43am: Observed Abrolhos Light N20E.

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea and fine clear weather.

5.25am: Altered course N36E.

6.50am: Altered course S14W.

8.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

8.10am: Altered course N14E and approached anchorage. Courses and engines various as required making fast alongside Collier “Lingfield”.

11.10am: Anchored starboard bower in 13.5 fathoms, 60 fathoms chain.

Noon: Light wind, cloudy and fine.

1.0pm: Commenced coaling.

3.20pm: HMS “Glasgow” sailed.

3.45pm: HMS “Monmouth” sailed.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

6.0pm: Coaling continued.

10.30pm: Ceased coaling.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine clear weather.

[Anchor True Bearings and Distance: West Point Land N50E (compass), East Point Land N71E (c), Abrolhos Light Distant 3.5 miles] [entry in red ink]

[Coal Remaining: 2290 tons]


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3 September 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -18.0, Long -38.7

1.0am: Anchor bearings verified.

4.0am: Light wind, slight swell. Fine and clear.

6.0am: Resumed coaling.

8.0am: Similar wind and weather.

9.0am: Ceased coaling and commenced to turn ship.

11.45am: Resumed coaling.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

pm: Coaling continued.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, slight Sea and swell. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Coaling continued throughout.

Midnight: Light airs, smooth, cloudy and fine.

[Anchor Bearings] [West End land N52.5E (compass), East end land N74E (c), Ship’s Head N73E, Lighthouse distant 7500 yards]


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4 September 1914

At Abrolhos Rocks

2.0am: Coaling continued.

4.0am: Light wind, moderate swell. Fine clear weather.

8.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

10.0am: Coaling continued.

Noon: Light wind, smooth, fine.

pm: Total Coal Received 750 tons.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Finished coaling.

6.20pm: Cast off collier and commenced to heave in anchor. Engines as required to clear collier.

7.3pm: Anchor aweigh. 7.10pm: Full speed, Course S38W, Revs 72. 7.15pm: Log streamed.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth, fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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5 September 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Rio-de-la-Plata

Lat -22.1, Long -40.6

2.0am: Rounds made hourly and reported.

4.0am: Slight wind, smooth sea. Fine and clear.

5.20am: Lat 20 28 S, [Long] 39 53 W = Position by star [stellar observation].

8.0am: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

11.41am: Lat Meridian Altitude 21 59 S.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

pm: Signalled SS Highland Harris, New York to Rio-de-Janeiro [first words underlined in red ink].

4.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Fine and slight haze.

5.38pm: Cape Frio abeam 24 miles, log 88.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Fine clear weather.

Midnight: Fresh following wind and moderate Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S23W (True). 264 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To position in [Lat] 34 00 S, [Long] 52 00 W = S40W (T), 939 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 2905 tons]


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6 September 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Rio-de-la-Plata

Lat -26.7, Long -45.0

4.0am: Strong wind, rough sea. Fine and clear.

5.49am: Lat star 25 37 S.

8.0am: Strong wind, rough Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Strong wind and moderate following sea. Overcast, misty.

4.0pm: Light variable wind, moderate swell, fine hazy weather.

8.0pm: Light wind, moderate following sea. Fine hazy weather.

Midnight: Light variable wind, slight Sea. Hazy.

[Course and Distance made good: S40.5W, 370 miles]


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7 September 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Rio-de-la-Plata

Lat -31.5, Long -49.6

4.0am: Light Breeze, slight sea, fine and hazy.

6.0am: Stella [stellar] observations impracticable.

8.0am: Moderate wind and sea, overcast and hazy.

11.55am: Sounded in 82 fathoms fs [fine sand].

Noon: Light to moderate wind, fine hazy weather.

4.0pm: Strong Breeze, rough Sea. Cloudy with lightning.

6.30pm: Sounded in 47 fathoms, fs, m [fine sand, mud], altered course S36W.

8.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea. Heavy rains and lightning.

11.0pm: Weather moderating.

Midnight: Strong wind, rough Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S40W 375 miles]


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8 September 1914

From Abrolhos Rocks to Montevideo

Lat -34.8, Long -54.3

1.35am: Altered course and speed as required intercepting SS “King David”.

4.0am: Strong to moderate wind and sea. Fine and clear.

6.4am: Position star 34 17 S, 52 40 W.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine clear weather.

9.44am: Cape Polonio abeam 9 miles, log 100.

11.20am: Cape Santa Maria abeam 3.5 [miles] log 26.

11.30am: Spoke SS “El Paraguao” [El Paraguayo].

Noon: Moderate wind and slight sea, fine clear weather.

2.18pm: Lobos Island Light House abeam 1.5 miles.

2.30pm: Point del Este abeam 1.7 miles.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight sea. Fine and clear.

5.36pm: Flores Island Light House abeam 4 miles.

6.20pm: Altered course variously approaching anchorage. Engines as required.

6.23pm: Arrival off Montevideo [in red ink].

6.25pm: Anchored starboard bower in 6 fathoms with 60 fathoms chain.

[Anchor Bearings: Brava Point N4W (compass), Flores Island N69E (c), Mount N38W (c)]

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine.

11.45pm: Ship swung to flood.

Midnight: Light wind, fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 323 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To Lobos Island S67W, 31 miles]

[Coal remaining: 2598 tons]


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9 September 1914

At Montevideo

Lat -34.9, Long -56.2

4.0am: Light wind, smooth and fine clear weather.

6.30am: Ship swung to NNW.

8.0am and noon: Light wind, smooth, fine and clear.

9.45am: Received visit.

10.15am: Coal lighters alongside.

10.30am: Commenced coaling.

pm: Coaling proceeding.

4.0pm: Light airs, fine and clear.

5.0pm: Commenced receiving beef.

5.15pm: Lieutenant Knowles RNR and six RNR ratings joined ship.

7.15pm: Monmouth weighed and proceeded.

7.55pm: Glasgow weighed and proceeded.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

10.30pm: Finished meat.

11.0pm: Coaling proceeding.

Midnight: Light wind, overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 93 miles]


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10 September 1914

From Montevideo to Falklands and At Montevideo

Lat -34.9, Long -56.2

1.0am: Clocks set to MT [Mean Time, Meridian] 60 degrees West.

4.0am: Light wind and fine, clear weather.

4.15am: Finished coaling.

6.15am: Commenced receiving Fresh water.

8.0am: Light wind and fine weather.

Noon: Light airs, smooth and overcast.

[Departure Montevideo 1.34pm. Draft 22’ 6” Forward, 26’ 6” Aft] [entry in red ink]

1.0pm: Commenced to weigh anchor. 1.34pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded Course S76E, Revs 58.

2.33pm: Flores Island Light abeam 7 miles.

3.45pm: Altered course N85E.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea and fine clear weather.

6.55pm: Point del Este N5W 8.5 miles, sighted HMS Glasgow.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth Sea and fine clear weather.

9.40pm: San J Ignacio [Punta Jose Ignacio] abeam 12 miles, log 78.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth sea and fine clear weather.

[Coal Received 970, Remaining 3490 tons]


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11 September 1914

From Montevideo to Falklands [though actually on patrol]

Lat -34.9, Long -54.4

0.16am: Cape Santa Maria abeam 12.5 miles.

0.20 - 0.40am: Altered course Various to intercept SS “Orion” of Rio-de-Janeiro [probably this ship].

1.35am: Altered course S56W.

2.55am: Cape Santa Maria abeam 13 miles.

4.0am: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine clear weather.

5.30am: Sighted “Glasgow” S29W.

6.27am: Lobos Island bearing N56.5W.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0 - 8.30am: Courses and speeds various while speaking and transferring stores to Glasgow.

8.48am: Revs 48. Course N70E.

10.37am: Cape San Jose Ignacio abeam 8.5 miles.

Noon: Light wind, smooth, misty. Altered course S64W.

1.25pm: San Ignacio abeam 9.5 miles.

3.8pm: Lobos Island Light abeam 4.6 miles. 3.10pm: Altered course N59E.

4.0pm: Slight wind, smooth Sea and foggy.

5.26pm: San Jose Ignacio abeam.

7.30pm: Altered course S60W.

8.0pm: Light breeze and fine. Smooth Sea.

9.26pm: San Jose Ignacio abeam.

9.40pm: Altered course N56E. Revs 38.

11.0pm: Thick fog set in.

11.45pm: Fog cleared.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth, fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 210 miles]


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12 September 1914

Lat -33.6, Long -51.1

4.0am: Light wind, smooth Sea, foggy at times.

4.35am: Cape Polonio abeam 10 miles.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth, fine, with fog patches.

Noon: Light wind, smooth sea. Occasional fog banks.

4.0pm: Light variable airs and calms. Smooth. Fog banks.

8.0pm: Light variable airs and calms with occasional fog banks.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Cloudless and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 232 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Cape Polonio S60W, 100 miles]


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13 September 1914

From Montevideo

Lat -28.7, Long -48.3

4.0am: Light airs and calm, smooth and fine.

6.0 - 8.0am: Altered course Variously.

8.0am: Light airs, calm, smooth and fine.

10.0am: Clock advanced one hour to MT [Mean Time] 45 degrees W Meridian [entry in red ink].

11.30am: Cape Santa Marta Grande abeam.

Noon: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine clear weather.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine and clear. Altered course N4E.

6.45pm: Altered course S79W.

7.56pm: Altered course N35W.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine clear weather.

8.0pm - Midnight: Courses and speeds various as required while patrolling off Northern entrance to Santa Catharina [Santa Catarina] Channel.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth, fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 360 miles]


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14 September 1914

Lat -27.8, Long -48.6

0.25am: Altered course N34W.

1.30am: Altered course S34E.

[Altered course NE then SE about every hour from 2.30am to 7.30am]

7.32am: Arvoredo Light House abeam.

8.0am: Light wind, overcast and fine.

9.45am: Altered course Variously to intercept SS Tubantia of Amsterdam.

10.30am: Altered course S80W. Revs 58.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

pm: Courses and Speeds various off South entrance to Santa Catharina.

2.15pm: Intercepted Brazilian SS Maranhao from Santos.

4.0pm: Light wind, moderate Sea. Fine and clear.

4.40pm: Revs 40. Took station 5 miles on [HMS] “Glasgow’s” Starboard Beam.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Fine weather.

10.55pm: Araras Island Light abeam 17 miles, log 62.5.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Distance run through the Water: 297 miles]


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15 September 1914

Lat -30.7, Long -49.5

4.0am: Altered course S78W. Revs 58. Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine. Revs 68.

Noon: Light wind, slight sea. Fine and clear.

3.40pm: Lat Acct [by account] 31 12 S, Long Acct 50 05 W, Observed 49 58 W. Allowed S41W (True), 12 knots.

4.0 and 8.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Fine clear weather.

6.52pm: Position star Lat 31 44 S, Long 50 31 W.

Midnight: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Fine weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 285 miles]


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16 September 1914

Lat -34.4, Long -53.2

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine clear weather.

8.0am: Altered course Variously for closing on [HMS] Glasgow. Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.8am: Revs 58, altered course S58W.

9.40am: Revs 56. HMS Glasgow 3 miles on Port beam.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

1.0pm: Clock retarded 30 minutes.

3.30pm: Clock advanced 45 minutes.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Heavy rains.

7.27pm: Lobos Island Light Bore North (True).

7.50pm: Lobos Island Light abeam.

8.0pm: Light variable winds. Overcast with continual rain. Thunder and lightning.

8.15pm: Altered course N67W. Revs 58. Courses and speeds various as required approaching anchorage.

10.12pm: Anchored starboard bower in 10.5 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms.

[Anchor bearings] [Punta Negra Light House bearing N62E (compass), Ship’s Head N45E] [entry in red ink]

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea, overcast, continuous rain with thunder.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 293 miles]


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17 September 1914

At Montevideo

Lat -35.0, Long -56.1

4.0am: Fresh wind, rough Sea. Thunder, lightning and heavy rains.

8.0am: Moderate to fresh wind. Squally with rain.

9.10am: Weighed anchor and proceeded Course S54W, 58 Revs.

10.30am: Revs 58. Altered course Variously to examine ship “Blanche” of Genoa.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

0.5pm: Revs 58. Courses and speeds various approaching anchorage.

0.40pm: Anchored port bower in 6.25 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms chain.

[Anchor Bearings: Mount N39W, Brava N6.5W, Flores N70E] [entry in red ink]

4.0pm: Fresh wind, rough sea and frequent rains.

8.0pm: Moderate Gale and rough Sea. Overcast and heavy rains.

10.0pm: Anchor bearings verified.

Midnight: Fresh Gale and rough Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 159 miles]


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18 September 1914

At Montevideo

Lat -34.9, Long -56.2

2.30am: Ship commenced to drag.

3.0am: Let go starboard bower anchor 45 fathoms.

4.0am: Fresh Gale and rough Sea. Overcast and raining.

[Anchor Bearings: Brava N18W, Mount N46W] [entry in red ink]

6.0am: Anchor Bearings verified.

8.0am: Strong Gale and rough Sea. Overcast, squally.

Noon: Strong gale and rough sea, overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Moderate Gale to strong breeze, rough Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Fresh breeze, rough Sea, showery.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Squally southerly winds all day, force 9 or 10 all am, with sea state very rough, barometric pressure recorded hourly for most of am, rising]


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19 September 1914

At Montevideo

Lat -34.9, Long -56.2

4.0am: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Fine clear weather.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and cloudy.

10.45am: Hove up anchors and shifted anchorage.

11.5am: Anchored port bower in 6 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

[Anchor Bearings: Mount N38.5W (compass), Brava Point N4W (c)] [entry in red ink]

Noon: Light wind, slight sea, fine clear weather.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

6.0pm: Fresh water lighters (2) alongside. Received 85 tons.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind, smooth and fine clear weather.


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20 September 1914

At Montevideo

Lat -34.9, Long -56.2

[Anchor Bearings: El Serro N38W, Whistle Buoy N52E, Flores Isle N69E] [entry in red ink]

4.0am: Light wind, fine and clear.

7.0am: Two water lighters alongside.

8.0am: Light variable airs, smooth and fine.

Noon: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine clear weather.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Anchor Bearings: Flores N69E, Brava N4W, Mount N39W (compass)] [entry in red ink]

6.35pm: [HMS] “Good Hope” weighed and proceeded.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind and slight Sea. Fine clear weather.


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21 September 1914

At Montevideo

Lat -34.9, Long -56.2

4.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

[Anchor Bearings: Flores N68E, Brava N5W, Mount N39W (compass)] [entry in red ink]

11.0am: Water boat alongside.

Noon: Light wind, fine and clear.

[Anchor Bearings: Mount N38.5W, Brava N5W, Flores N69E (compass). Ship’s Head N45W, Error 4.5 degrees East] [entry in red ink]

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, fine and clear.

5.0pm: Water boat alongside.

6.40pm: Commenced to heave up anchor. 6.50pm: Anchor aweigh, Revs 58, Course S55E.

7.45pm: Altered course Variously and Stand by.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine clear weather. Courses and speeds various approaching anchorage.

8.20pm: Anchored starboard bower in 6 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms chain.

[Anchor Bearings: Mount N47W, Flores N12E, Lightship N71E (compass). Ship’s head N40E, Error 4 degrees East] [entry in red ink]

[Anchored at English Bank [Banco Inglés]]

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine clear weather.


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22 September 1914

Lat -35.5, Long -53.4

[Anchored at English Bank, Bearings El Cerro N47W, Flores Island N12E, Lightship N71E] [bearings in red ink]

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

6.30am: Discharged 3650 lbs of beef to [HMS] “Good Hope”.

7.10am: Anchor aweigh. 7.20am: Slow ahead. Courses and speeds various to take station 6 cables from “Good Hope”.

7.59am: Altered course S85E. Revs 48.

Noon: Light wind, slight sea and fine, clear weather.

3.36pm: Altered course S28W. Revs 44.

4.0pm: Light airs, smooth sea, moderate swell. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

Midnight: Slight Sea, light airs, overcast and hazy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 56 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: To position “A” S30E 36 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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23 September 1914

From Montevideo

Lat -38.6, Long -56.9

4.0am; Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast, heavy dew.

8.0am: Light breeze, slight Sea. Overcast, foggy.

11.20am: Cast lead in 45 fathoms, fs [fine sand].

Noon: Light wind, smooth Sea. Overcast and foggy.

3.30pm: Fog cleared.

4.0pm: Light breeze, overcast, slight sea, moderate Northerly swell.

8.0pm: Light wind, overcast, showery.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy with rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 233 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position “C2” S44.5W, 388 miles]

[Number in sick list: 6]


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24 September 1914

From Montevideo

Lat -41.5, Long -60.7

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Showery.

6.18am: Position star Position 40 50 S, 59 57 W.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine clear weather.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

3.30pm: Lat DR 41 56 S, Long DR 61 15 W, Observed 61 19 W. Allowed S42W, 35 miles.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea and fine clear weather.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze and slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea, fine and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: S45.5W, 246 miles]


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25 September 1914

From Montevideo

Lat -45.0, Long -63.5

2.0am: Altered course S4W.

2.36am: Observed loom of Delgada Point [Punta Delgada] Light bearing N40.5W.

4.0am: Gentle breeze, slight sea, fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind, slight sea. Overcast and fine.

8.36am: Orders to Engineer to work up to full speed.

10.30am: Resumed Speed 48 Revs, Course S3W.

Noon: Light wind, smooth sea. Fine cloudy weather.

1.14pm: Course S18E, altered course variously.

3.0pm: Courses and speeds various chasing vessel.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine cloudy weather.

4.7pm: Sighted “smoke” bearing N79E (compass), altered course S68E. Speed 78 Revs.

4.40pm: Altered course S48W. Revs 49.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast. SE swell.

9.0pm: Altered course S2W.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 251 miles

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position “D2” S16.75W, 213 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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26 September 1914

From Montevideo

Lat -48.8, Long -65.1

4.0am: Light wind, smooth sea, Overcast and passing showers.

8.0am: Light variable airs and calms. Overcast and fine.

10.48am: Position sun 48 34 S, 65 00 W.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Gently breeze, slight Sea. Overcast, fine and clear.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast, showery.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Continual light rains.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 259 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position “X” S26.25W, 251 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 September 1914

From Montevideo

Lat -51.3, Long -67.3

4.0am: Gentle breeze, slight sea and continual rains.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast with rain.

10.30am: Rain ceased.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

1.10pm: Altered course S5W.

2.0pm: Altered course N5E.

3.35pm: Commenced to swing ship for deviations.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, rough Sea. Fine clear weather.

4.35pm: Course S5W.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Fine and clear.

11.25pm: Sighted [HMS] “Good Hope” N30E (compass).

Midnight: Gentle breeze, slight sea. Fine clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S29.25W, 175 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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28 September 1914

From Montevideo to Punta Arenas

Lat -53.0, Long -70.5

0.40am: Sighted Cape Virgins [Cabo Virgenes] bearing N45W (True).

3.30am: HMS Glasgow and Monmouth sighted.

3.40am: Altered course S67W. Revs 48.

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea, fine.

4.51am: Cape Virgins abeam. Revs 58.

5.0am: Dungeness [Punta Dungeness] Light House abeam 2 miles.

5.55am: Altered course W.

6.37am: Cape Possession [Cabo Posesión] abeam.

7.50am: Direction Hill [Cerro Dirección] abeam.

8.0am: Light variable winds and fine clear weather. Courses as required keeping station on flag.

[Courses] [Various to Commander’s orders]

8.10am: Delgada Point abeam.

8.40am: Baxa Point [Punta Baxa] beacon abeam.

9.30am: Triton Bank buoy abeam.

10.20am: Gregory Point abeam.

10.40am: Cape St Vincent [Cabo San Vicente] abeam.

11.15am: New Bank buoy abeam, Revs 49.

11.30am: Magdalena Light House abeam 4 miles.

Noon: Light wind, smooth and fine.

pm: Courses and speeds to anchorage various as required.

2.35pm: Anchored starboard bower and veered to 60 fathoms.

2.44pm: Finished with engines.

[Anchored off Punta Arenas] [Bearings: Buoy N16E, Beacon N5W, Mole N82W, Ships Head S45W, Error 16 degrees East] [entry in red ink]

4.0pm: Light NE wind, smooth sea, fine clear weather.

6.0pm: Clock back to 4.5 hours West of Greenwich.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy.

Midnight: Fresh wind and moderate Sea. Overcast, showery.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 232 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Sandy Point [Punta Arenas] S46W(T), 17miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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29 September 1914

From Punta Arenas to Orange Bay

Lat -54.7, Long -72.2

1.10am: Anchor aweigh.

1.24am: Slow ahead, and engines and courses as required to take station in squadron.

4.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Squally with rain.

4.47am: San Isidro Light abeam.

6.30am: Anxious Point [Punta Ansioux] abeam.

7.20am: Labyrinth Island [Isla Laberinto]. Courses and speeds various through Magdalen Sound [Magdalena Channel] to Cockburn Channel.

8.0am: Moderate wind and strong squalls, passing showers.

8.35am: King Island [Isla Reyes] abeam.

8.50am: Fitzroy Island abeam, altered course S80W.

9.50am: Kirk Rocks abeam.

10.20am: Enderby Island abeam, altered course S40W Revs 72.

10.45am: Streamed and Set log, altered course S58E.

Noon: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

3.50pm: Altered course East.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, clear and cloudy.

6.38pm: Hope Island abeam.

7.45pm: Ildefonso Island abeam (East end).

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.15pm: Altered course N87E.

10.45pm: West Cape [Cabo West] abeam.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 149 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Off Filbert Island S36E, 41 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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30 September 1914

From Punta Arenas to Orange Bay [Bahia Orange]

Lat -55.3, Long -66.5

4.0am: Moderate breeze, smooth sea. Occasional squalls.

4.40am: Altered course S45W.

5.30am: Stopped. Various courses and speeds.

7.50am: Proceeded 10 knots, Course N48E.

8.0am: Gentle breeze, cloudy and fine.

11.20am: Altered course N48E - Agosisto [possibly Islote Augusto] abeam.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine clear weather.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Showery.

4.5pm: Altered course N63W, log 69.5 miles.

5.20pm: Cape Santa Diego [Cabo San Diego] abeam.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and snow squalls.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: 321 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Cape Cuccess [probably Cabo Buen Suceso], N66E (True), 52 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1914


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1 October 1914

From Orange Bay to Punta Arenas

Lat -52.5, Long -70.3

4.0am: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine clear weather.

5.45am: Altered course S83W.

6.10am: Cape Virgins abeam.

6.15am: Dungeness abeam.

7.34am: Cape Possession abeam.

7.59am: Stopped to communicate with SS “Oronsa”.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth sea, fine clear weather.

8.50am: Orange buoy abeam.

9.5am: Delgada Point abeam.

9.28am: Baxa Beacon abeam. Revs 65.

10.8am: Triton Bank buoy.

11.17am: Cone Hill abeam 4.5 miles.

11.25am - 11.37am: Courses Various Rounding Cape St Vincent.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine clear weather.

0.20pm: Magdalena Light abeam. Housed log.

[Anchored starboard bower off Punta Arenas] [Bearings: Mole N70W, Beacon N2W (compass) Ship’s Head S20W]

2.20pm: Captain of Port and British Consul visited ship.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth sea. Fine and cloudy.

7.55pm: Water boat alongside.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, smooth, fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Squally, heavy rain showers.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 346 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Coal Remaining: 2142 tons]


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2 October 1914

At Punta Arenas

Lat -53.1, Long -70.9

1.15am: Cast off Water boat.

4.0am: Light breeze, fine and clear. Snow and hail squalls.

7.15am: Water boat alongside.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine clear weather.

10.0am: Boarded Chilian [Chilean] destroyer “Almirante Lynch”.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea, fine and clear.

[Anchor Bearings: Beacon N1E, Mole Light N79E, Buoy N24E (compass), Ship’s Head S70W]

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Heavy squalls.

5.0pm: Collier “Maston” arrived and anchored.

8.0pm: Fresh wind and moderate Sea. Squalls of wind and rain.

9.0pm: Boarded SS “Oronsa” and collier “Maston”.

Midnight: Strong wind, moderate Sea. Fine clear weather.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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3 October 1914

At Punta Arenas

Lat -53.1, Long -70.9

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea with occasional heavy squalls with snow.

7.0am: Boarded Collier Maston.

7.30am: Collier “Maston” proceeded.

8.0am: Fresh wind and moderate sea. Strong squalls and much snow.

11.20am: HBM [His Britannic Majesty’s] Consul visited ship.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Squally, fine and clear.

pm: Received orders to proceed from HBM Consul.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea. Fine and clear.

4.43pm: Anchor aweigh - slow ahead.

4.50pm: Revs 68. Course S20E.

6.58pm: Santa Anna Point abeam. Log streamed and set.

7.50pm: San Isidro abeam.

8.0pm: Strong wind, moderate Sea. Overcast and squally.

8.10pm: Altered course N20W, log 10.5 miles.

11.35pm: Altered course S15E, log 46.

Midnight: Fresh wind and moderate Sea. Overcast and squally.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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4 October 1914

From Punta Arenas to Fortescue Bay [Bahia Fortescue]

Lat -53.7, Long -72.0

1.52am: San Isidro bearing S23W.

3.15am: San Isidro Light abeam 3 miles, altered course S40W.

4.0am: Fresh wind, squally. Fine clear weather.

5.16am: Cape Froward abeam.

5.48am: Lambert Island abeam. Altered course variously proceeding to Anchorage in Fortescue Bay.

7.54am: Stopped. 8.5am: Anchored starboard bower.

8.15am: Weighed anchor, engines and helm as required.

8.30am: Anchored port bower in 8.5 fathoms.

[Bearings: Beacon S63W, 2150 yards, House N18E, Cross Island N10W, Ship’s Head N83W]

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear, strong squalls.

4.0pm: Strong wind, heavy squalls. Fine, cloudy and clear.

6.20pm: Let go starboard bower anchor - 45 fathoms chain.

8.0pm: Strong wind and very heavy squalls. Overcast, fine and clear.

10.50pm: Ship commenced to drag.

11.40pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded to clear Fortescue Bay, Courses various.

11.50pm: Course S60E. Revs 48.

Midnight: Strong Gale and moderate sea. Fine cloudy weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 154 miles]

[Draft Arriving Fortescue Bay 20’ 6” Forward, 24’ 7” Aft]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Westerly wind increasing to force 10 at midnight, with sea state rough]


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5 October 1914

From Fortescue Bay

Lat -53.9, Long -71.7

[Position: 8.0am off Woods Bay]

2.54am: Cape San Isidro Light N46E (compass).

3.0am: Altered course N85W.

4.0am: Moderate Gale, heavy squalls, rough Sea. Fine and clear.

7.15am: Altered course S86E. Revs 35.

8.0am: Fresh Gale, overcast, drizzling rain, rough Sea.

8.38am: Woods Bay abeam.

8.55am: Altered course N82W. Revs 48.

10.40am: Altered course S86E, Mussel Island abeam, Revs 35.

Noon: Moderate Gale, overcast and cloudy - Rough Sea.

0.10pm: Observed HMS Glasgow and Monmouth.

2.24pm: Stopped. Engines as required manoeuvering off Fortescue Bay.

3.50pm: Anchored port bower in 7.5 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms chain.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and slight Sea. Overcast, heavy rain.

5.0pm: Clocks to Mean Time 75 degrees W.

[Anchored in Fortescue Bay, Bearings: Beacon S66W, Cross Island N26W]

7.10pm: Received orders to proceed.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight sea. Squally.

8.20pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded to take station 4 cables - [HMS] Monmouth.

9.35pm: Rupert Island abeam.

10.55pm: Cape Quod abeam.

11.52pm: Skinner Island abeam.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine cloudy weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 89 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Cape Froward S77W, 13 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Westerly wind force 10 for much of am, force 8 at noon, with sea state rough all am, then wind and sea reducing]


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6 October 1914

From Fortescue Bay to Orange Bay

Lat -53.3, Long -74.7

1.25am: Cape Cooper Key, altered course N66W.

2.54am: Sentinel Island abeam. Revs 39.

3.25am: Stopped and as required intercepting SS Punta Arenas.

4.0am: Light airs, smooth Sea. Fine clear weather.

5.30am: Felix Point abeam 3.5 miles.

7.45am: Rounded Cape Pillar [Cabo Pilar]. 7.52am: Course S76W.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and showery.

9.15am: Altered course S39E and assumed open order, Revs 58.

Noon: Strong wind and moderate sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Strong breeze, rough Sea. Overcast and showery.

8.0pm: Fresh to moderate Gale, rough sea. Overcast and squally with rain.

9.0pm: Altered course S85E, log fouled, cleared and reset at 9 miles.

Midnight: Strong wind and high sea. Hard squalls and lightning to North.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 178 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position B1 S23E, 105 miles]


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7 October 1914

From Fortescue Bay

Lat -51.2, Long -72.3

4.0am: Moderate Gale and high sea. Squally. Generally fine and clear.

4.15am: Sighted [HMS] “Glasgow”.

5.30am: Altered course N85W to take station 2 miles on Glasgow’s Port beam.

8.0am: Fresh to moderate Gale, strong squalls, rough sea. Overcast.

9.40am: Received new instructions from Admiral, Revs 58.

Noon: Moderate Gale and high Sea. Hard squalls.

4.0pm: Strong wind, high sea. Fine and clear - Showery.

4.37pm: Tower Rocks abeam 2.5 miles, log 50.5 miles.

5.0pm: Noir Island [Isla Noir] abeam.

8.0pm: Strong wind, high Sea. Squally and showery.

Midnight: Strong wind and rough Sea. Hard squalls, overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 249 miles]


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8 October 1914

From Cape Horn [?] to Port Tamar

Lat -52.9, Long -74.2

4.0am: Moderate Gale, high Sea. Overcast and showery.

4.35am: Observed Cape Pillar N45E (compass).

6.55am: Cape Pillar abeam. 7.0am: Altered course S80E.

8.0am: Strong wind and rough Sea. Squally with rain.

9.7am: Felix Point Light House abeam 4.25 miles.

10.0am: Stopped off Port Tamar [Puerto Tamar] for collier Maston to weigh and join.

10.30am: Turned ship and proceeded. Revs 35, Course N80W. 10.45am: Log streamed.

11.27am: Felix Point Light abeam 3.5 miles, log 7 miles.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, sea and swell. Fine and clear.

5.22pm: Evangelistas abeam 2.75 miles, log 45.7.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

10.50pm: Land about Cape George [?] abeam.

Midnight: Light wind and slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 264 miles]


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9 October 1914

From Port Tamar to Port Lagunas

Lat -49.8, Long -76.3

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.40am: West Cliff abeam.

am: Collier Maston in Company.

Noon: Gentle breeze, smooth sea. Fine and clear.

2.0pm: Courses and speeds various while speaking RMS “Oropesa”.

4.0pm: Light breeze, smooth sea. Moderate swell, fine clear and cloudy.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. SW swell. Overcast and fine.

11.0pm: Revs 44. Collier Maston in Company.

Midnight: Light wind and slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 215 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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10 October 1914

From Port Tamar to Port Leguna [Puerto Lagunas]

Lat -46.2, Long -75.8

4.0am: Gentle breeze, slight Northerly swell. Fine and clear.

6.45am: Cape Tres Montes abeam.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.5am: Rees Island East (True) 20 miles.

9.50am: Altered course Variously to speak collier “Maston”.

10.20am: Altered course N17E.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight swell. Fine clear weather.

4.38pm: Analas Island abeam.

5.21pm: Revs 48. Courses and speeds various as required to Anchorage in Vallenar Roads.

5.39pm: Anchored port bower in 14 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms chain.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth Sea. Light rains.

[Anchored at Vallenar Roads. Bearings: Small Island N17W, Observation Spot S72W, Ship’s Head N4W]

Midnight: Collier Maston approached and anchored at 12.0pm.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Smooth Sea and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 250 miles]


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11 October 1914

At Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.3, Long -74.6 [estimated from information in log]

[Anchor] [Bearings: North end Auchilu Island S63W, South end Auchilu Island S13W, East end Three Fingers Island N30W (compass)]

4.0am: Calm, smooth, fine and clear.

8.0am: Light variable airs and calms. Overcast, smooth and fine.

Noon: Light variable airs and calms, smooth Sea. Light rains.

[Bearings: South end of Auchilu Island S10W, Observation Spot S72W, Small Island N17W (compass)]

2.0pm: [HMS] Monmouth finished coaling.

[Bearings: Small Island N16W, West end Island S73W (compass)]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light variable airs, fine and clear.

Midnight: Light airs, smooth and fine.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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12 October 1914

Lat -45.3, Long -73.7 [estimated]

[Positions: 8am: Vallenar Roads; 8pm: Port Legunas]

[Vallenar Roads Bearings: East end Small Island N21W, Observation Point S74W, South end Auchilu Island S12W (compass)]

4.0am: Calm. Fine, clear and cloudy.

5.20am: Commenced to weigh anchor. 5.34am: Anchor aweigh, slow ahead. Courses various.

6.20am: Alfred Point abeam, altered course variously to Commander’s orders.

8.0am: Light variable airs. Fine, smooth and clear.

8.30am: Machia Lengua Point abeam, altered course variously through Darwin Channel and approaching anchorage in Port Legunas [Puerto Lagunas].

10.30am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 20 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms chain.

[Port Legunas Bearings: Point S85W, Point N50E, Island S30E (compass)]

11.30am: Collier Maston arrived alongside.

Noon: Collier fast - Hands to dinner. Calm, smooth, fine and clear.

1.10pm: Coaling commenced.

2.0pm: Coal received 62 tons.

3.0pm: Coal received 117 tons.

4.0pm: Coal received 186 tons. Calm, smooth, fine and clear.

5.0pm: Coal received 209 tons.

4.0pm - 4.45pm: Ceased coaling for meal.

6.0pm: Coal Received 302 tons.

7.0pm: Coal Received 383 tons. Ceased coaling.

8.0pm: Calm, smooth and fine.

10.0pm: Anchor bearings verified, rounds and reports made.

Midnight: Light airs, smooth and fine clear weather.

[Distance run through the Water: 44 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Remaining: 1590 tons]


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13 October 1914

At Port Legunas

Lat -45.3, Long -73.7

4.0am: Light airs, smooth and fine.

5.40am: Commenced coaling.

6.0am: Coal Received 412 tons.

7.0am: Coal Received 489 tons.

8.0am: Coal Received 563 tons. Calm, smooth and fine, clear weather.

8.0am - 8.45am: Ceased coaling for breakfast.

10.0am: Coal Received 646 tons.

11.0am: Coal Received 714 tons.

Noon: Coal Received 785 tons. Calm, smooth, fine and clear.

1.0pm: Coal Received 785 tons.

2.0pm: Coal Received 840 tons.

3.0pm: Coal Received 879 tons.

4.0pm: Coal Received 917 tons. Light airs, smooth and fine.

5.0pm: Coal Received 965 tons.

6.0pm: Coal Received 1042 tons.

6.30pm: Coal Received 1070 tons. Ceased coaling at 6.30.

8.0pm: Calm, smooth, light rains.

Midnight: Calm, smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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14 October 1914

At Port Legunas

Lat -45.3, Long -73.7

[Port Legunas Anchor Bearings: End of land N50E, Observation Island S12E, Small Island S28W (compass), Ship’s Head West]

4.0am: Light variable airs, smooth. Cloudy, clear and fine.

5.53am: Resumed coaling.

7.0am: Coal Received 1158.

8.0am: Coal Received 1231. Light wind, overcast and fine.

8.0am - 8.45am: Ceased coaling for breakfast.

10.0am: Coal Received 1339 tons.

11.10am: Finished coaling at No 2.

Noon: Light wind, smooth Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

3.15pm: Finished coaling; Total Received 1500 tons.

3.40pm: Collier cast off.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, squally, slight sea.

8.0pm: Moderate to strong breeze. Overcast with rains.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast with heavy rains.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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15 October 1914

At Port Legunas

Lat -45.3, Long -73.7

4.0am: Moderate wind. Fine clear and cloudy. Gusty at times.

8.0am: Light breeze, slight Sea. Cloudy.

9.30am: Stand by. 9.58am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded to fresh anchorage.

10.2am: Ship touched on uncharted patch [entry in red ink].

[10.05 Bearings: Small Island off Tozzin Island [Isla Tozzoni] S88W (True), Pandolfin Island [Isla Pandolfini] S9W (T) [entry in red ink]

10.15am: Anchored starboard bower.

11.20am: Weighed anchor and proceeded. 11.35am: Anchored starboard bower in 19 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms chain.

[Anchor Bearings: Observation Island S10E, End of land N66E (True), Ship’s Head S45W, Error 17.5 degrees E]

Noon: Light wind, overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth Sea, fine clear weather.

8.0pm: Light variable airs, smooth, clear and fine.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Coal Remaining: 3034 tons]


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16 October 1914

At Port Legunas

Lat -45.3, Long -73.7

4.0am: Light variable winds and calms. Overcast and smooth.

8.0am: Fresh wind, overcast, rains, squally.

[Bearings: End of land N39E, Observation Island S32E (compass), Broad Angle]

Noon: Fresh wind, continual rain, slight sea.

4.0pm: Fresh wind and continual rain, rough Sea, Squally.

4.30pm: Let go port bower anchor, 45 fathoms cable.

8.0pm: Fresh to gentle breeze, overcast, heavy rain.

Midnight: Fresh to gentle breeze. Overcast, continual rain.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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17 October 1914

At Port Legunas

Lat -45.3, Long -73.7

4.0am: Moderate wind, squally and heavy rains.

8.0am: Moderate wind, slight sea, frequent heavy rains.

9.0am: Weighed port bower anchor.

Noon: Fresh to moderate wind, slight Sea. Occasional rain squalls.

[Anchor Bearings: Santa Maria Island S29E, Small Island S30W, End of land N38E, Ship’s Head N87W, Error 17 degrees East]

4.0pm: Moderate wind, smooth, showery.

4.30pm: Let go port bower anchor, 45 fathoms chain.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, strong squalls, overcast, showery.

Midnight: Light airs and calm. Smooth. Showery.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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18 October 1914

At Port Lagunas

Lat -45.3, Long -73.7

4.0am: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

5.0am: Lost overboard by accident shield cover 163.

7.30am: Hove up port bower anchor.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth and fine.

8.30am: Cutter left ship with lookout party.

Noon: Gentle breeze, fine and clear, smooth.

4.0pm: Light airs, smooth, fine.

8.0pm: Light wind, fine and clear.

Midnight: Light airs, smooth, fine.


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19 October 1914

At Port Lagunas

Lat -45.3, Long -73.7

4.0am: Calm, smooth, fine and clear.

8.0am: Calm, smooth, overcast and fine.

9.50am: Collier Maston weighed and proceeded towards Vallenar.

Noon: Light airs, smooth, overcast with occasional showers.

[Port Lagunas Anchor Bearings: End of land N39E, Castello Island S6E (compass)]

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight sea. Fine.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight sea, fine with occasional showers.

Midnight: Light airs, smooth Sea. Occasional showers.


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20 October 1914

From Port Lagunas to Vallenar Roads and at Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.4, Long -74.2 [estimated]

4.0am: Light variable wind, smooth.

8.0am: Calm and light airs, overcast and showery.

9.15am: Commenced to weigh. 9.34am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded to clear Port Lagunas. Courses and Speeds various as required.

10.38am: Altered course S60W.

11.0am: Entered Darwin Channel, courses various.

11.55am: Altered course N85W, Revs 59. Draft Forward 23’ 9”, Aft 23’ 5”.

Noon: Light wind and smooth sea. Fine and clear - showery.

0.15pm: Marcacci Island abeam, altered course Variously.

1.0pm: Altered course N88W and as required approaching anchorage.

1.50pm: Stopped in Vallenar Roads.

1.57pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 19 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

[Anchor Bearings: South Auchilu Island S9W, Observation Island S80W, Small Island N16.5W (compass), Ship’s Head N60E, Error 19 [degrees] East]

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Showery. Receiving provisions from [HMS] “Monmouth”. Divers Examining ships bottom for damage.

5.0pm: Divers returned to Monmouth.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

10.0pm: Exercised sea boats crews and lowerers.

Midnight: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 33 miles]


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21 October 1914

At Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.3, Long -74.6

[Anchor] [Bearings: South Point Auchilu Island S70W, Observation Point S71W, Small Rock at North end Auchilu Island N23W (compass) Ship’s Head S67E]

4.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

8.30am: Divers from Monmouth arrived alongside.

Noon: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

5.10pm: Diving party returned to Monmouth.

8.0pm: Light variable airs and slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

Midnight: Light airs, smooth Sea. Fine clear weather.


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22 October 1914

At Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.3, Long -74.6

4.0am: Calms and light variable airs. Smooth, fine and clear.

7.50am: Diving party arrived alongside.

8.0am: Light airs, smooth and fine.

11.30am: Diving party completed examination.

Noon: Gentle breeze, smooth Sea. Fine clear weather.

4.0pm: Calm and light airs, smooth, fine.

8.0pm: Light variable airs, fine and clear.

Midnight: Light variable airs, smooth and fine.


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23 October 1914

At Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.3, Long -74.6

1.0am: Rounds made and reported.

2.0am: Anchor bearings verified.

4.0am: Calm, smooth, fine.

8.0am: Light variable airs, smooth, fine.

Noon: Gentle breeze, smooth, fine and clear.

4.0pm: Light airs, smooth and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth and fine.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth, fine and clear.


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24 October 1914

At Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.3, Long -74.6

[Bearings: Small Island N15W, Observation Point S79W, Observation Camp S45W (compass), Ship’s Head N12E, Error 19 [degrees] East]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Calm, smooth and fine.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light airs, smooth and fine.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Smooth, fine.


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25 October 1914

At Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.3, Long -74.6

4.0am: Calm, smooth, fine and clear.

8.0am: Light variable airs, smooth and fine.

Noon: Calm, smooth, fine and clear.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine, clear.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.


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26 October 1914

At Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.5, Long -74.9

4.0am: Light variable airs and calms. Smooth, fine and clear.

5.40am: [HMS] “Glasgow” commenced coaling.

8.0am: “Glasgow” finished coaling. Light variable airs, smooth and fine.

9.20am: [HMS] Monmouth commenced coaling.

10.0am: Received signal of ships in vicinity.

10.13am: Commenced to weigh. 10.30am: Anchor aweigh.

11.9am: Full Speed. Courses various as required.

11.30am: Log streamed and set. Analao Island abeam.

Noon: Light variable airs, smooth Sea and fine, clear weather. Altered course S25W.

1.15pm: Sounded GQs [General Quarters].

1.40pm: Altered course N18W. Revs 68. Gave up chase.

2.20pm: Altered course N24E. Filled Port No 2 Tank Revs [blank].

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine clear weather.

4.30pm: Altered course to take station 4 cables astern of Glasgow. Revs 72.

4.45pm: Analao Island abeam.

5.20pm: Courses and speeds various as required approaching anchorage.

5.44pm: Stopped. 5.48pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 16.5 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms chain.

8.0pm: Light airs and calms. Cloudy and fine.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Small Island N20W, Observation Spit S79W, South end Auchilu Island S12W (compass), Ship’s Head N16W]

Midnight: Calm smooth Sea, overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 17.5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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27 October 1914

At Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.5, Long -74.9

[Anchor] [Bearings: South Auchilu Island S15W, Observation Spit S82W, Small Island N25W, Ship’s Head N40W, Error 19 [degrees] East]

4.0am: Calm, smooth. Cloudy, fine and clear.

5.25am: Collier “Maston” alongside.

6.11am: Commenced coaling.

7.0am: Coal received 18 tons.

8.0am: Coal received 57 tons. Light wind, smooth. Cloudy.

8.45am: Collier “North Wales” arrived.

9.0am: Coal received 74 tons.

9.45am: HMS “Good Hope” arrived.

10.0am: Coal Received 120 tons.

11.0am: Coal Received 169 tons.

Noon: Coal Received 223 tons. Light wind, slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

1.0pm: Resumed coaling.

1.40pm: Shifted Collier.

2.30pm: Resumed coaling.

4.0pm: Light wind, overcast, smooth and fine.

6.50pm: Ceased coaling (400 tons).

7.0pm: Collier cast off.

7.5pm: [HMS] Glasgow proceeded to sea.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.0pm: Clocks advanced to 4.5 hours West of Greenwich.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 76 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 2770 tons]


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28 October 1914

At Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.5, Long -74.9

4.0am: Gentle breeze, overcast, fine and clear.

5.30am: Collier fast alongside.

5.53am: Received first sling.

7.0am: Coal Received 427 tons.

8.0am: Coal Received 473 tons. Light variable airs. Overcast, rain.

9.0am: Coal Received 473 tons.

10.0am: Coal Received 521 tons.

11.0am: Coal received 573 tons.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and rains.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.25pm: Finished coaling. Received 760 tons.

6.45pm: Cast off Collier.

8.0pm: Light breeze, overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 4”, Aft 24’ 0”]

Midnight: Light wind, smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Remaining: 3510 tons]


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29 October 1914

From Vallenar Roads to Puerto Montt and at Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.5, Long -74.9

4.0am: Gentle breeze. Occasional showers. Smooth.

8.0am: Light airs and calms, fine and clear.

Noon: Gentle breeze, smooth sea. Fine.

3.0pm: Received instructions to proceed.

3.30pm: Hove short.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.13pm: Stand by. 4.20pm: Anchor aweigh.

4.23pm: Half Speed. Revs 69. Courses Various rounding South Auchilu Island.

5.0pm: Altered course N50W.

5.15pm: Filled Nos 2 and 6 Port and Starboard tanks.

6.0pm: Streamed and set log.

7.51pm: North end of Socorro Island abeam.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

11.15pm: Exercised seaboats crews.

Midnight: Light airs, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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30 October 1914

From Vallenar Roads to Puerto Montt or at Puerto Montt

Lat -41.6, Long -73.6

0.30am: Weather Point (Huafo Island [Isla Guafo]) abeam 13.5 miles, log 86, altered course N4W.

4.0am: Calm, smooth. Fine and clear.

4.30am: Altered course N1E.

7.0am: Metalqui Mountains abeam.

8.0am: Calm, smooth and fine.

9.30am: Altered course N88E.

10.30am: Chocoi Head abeam distance 1.5 miles.

11.0am: Esperanza Beacon abeam.

11.30am: Lucas Island abeam distant 1 mile.

Noon: Calm, smooth. Fine and cloudy. Occasional light rains.

12.30pm: Tres Cruces Light abeam distant 9 cables.

3.52pm: Reduced speed, altered course as required.

4.0pm: Light airs, slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

4.15pm: Stop and arrival Puerto Montt.

4.20pm: Anchored port bower in 26 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms chain.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Pier N25W, Pier N54E (magnetic), Ship’s Head N28W]

5.0pm: Received official visit.

6.0pm: Captain and staff visited French Consul.

8.0pm: Light wind, overcast, showery.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 265 miles]


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31 October 1914

From Puerto Montt to High Seas

Lat -41.7, Long -74.0

4.0am: Light variable airs, smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 2”, Aft 24’ 8”]

5.50am: Hove short. 6.4am: Anchor aweigh.

6.15am: Proceeded Half speed. Rev 69. Course S23E.

7.50am: San José shoal abeam.

8.0am: Altered course S33W. Light airs and calms. Cloudy, clear and fine.

8.36am: Annistra Bank Buoy. 8.43am: Altered course N81W.

9.55am: Tres Cruces Point [Punta Tres Cruces] abeam 1.25 miles.

10.30am: Quetrelquen Point abeam.

11.17am: Corona Head Light abeam.

Noon: Light airs, moderate swell. Overcast and fine. Streamed and set log.

4.0pm: Calm, smooth Sea, slight swell. Cloudy and passing showers.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Moderate Southerly swell. Occasional showers.

10.30pm: Pumped out tanks 2 and 6 Port and Starboard.

Midnight: Fresh wind and moderate Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 133 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1914


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1 November 1914

From Puerto Montt

Lat -36.7, Long -74.2

1.15am: Challenged and replied to HMS “Monmouth”.

4.0am: Fresh to strong wind, rough sea, fine and clear.

4.45am: General quarters.

5.15am: Altered course N25W.

8.0am: Strong wind, rough sea. Overcast and fine.

9.15am: Altered course N69E. Revs 48.

10.20am: Observed [HMS] Good Hope, altered course S30E.

10.35am: Altered course S41E. 11.16am: Increased 52 Revs.

11.20am: Observed “Monmouth”. Courses various keeping position.

Noon: Strong wind, rough sea. Fine and clear. Altered course N80E. 0.10pm: Altered course S79E. Revs 48. Courses and speeds altered as required during manoeuvres including flag.

3.3pm: Set Course N10E, Revs 69. Log streamed and Set.

3.15pm: Altered course N12E. 3.30pm: Revs 72.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, rough Sea and fine clear weather.

4.43pm: Altered course S60E. Revs increased.

5.0pm: Full speed.

5.20pm: Altered course S67W. 5.25pm: Altered course WEST.

5.35pm: Altered course S75W. 5.50pm: Altered course West.

5.55pm: Revs 58. 6.0pm: Revs 48.

6.5pm. Altered course South. Average Revs 84.

7.12pm: Enemy opened fire and other ships replied.

7.53pm: Ceased fire.

8.0pm: Strong wind and rough sea. Overcast and occasional showers.

Midnight: Strong wind and rough Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 327 miles]

[Southerly wind force 6 in am, with sea state very rough, force 5 and squally with sea state rough in pm]

[Note: This was the day of The Battle of Coronel - in which HMS Good Hope and HMS Monmouth were lost - further details here and Chapter XXV here. Wikipedia also has an account here.]


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2 November 1914

From Puerto Montt

Lat -38.1, Long -78.5

4.0am: Fresh wind, rough Sea. Moderate swell. Fine and clear.

4.35am: Altered course S52W.

5.8am: Latitude star 36 50 S.

8.0am: Strong wind, rough Sea. Cloudy and occasional showers.

8.10am: Altered course S2W.

10.10am: Filled No 6 Tanks.

11.30am: Commenced to pump out fore peak.

Noon: Strong head wind and rough Sea. Fine and clear.

3.37pm: Lat 38 57 S, Long Dead Reckoning 78 54 W, Observed 79 5 W. Allowed S18W 15.2 knots.

4.0pm: Strong wind, rough Sea and swell. Fine and clear.

4.27pm: Altered course SOUTH.

8.0pm: Strong to Moderate Breeze and rough Sea. Heavy squalls, cloudy and fine.

8.11pm: Star Lat 40 02 S, Long 79 35 W = S22.75W, 16.7 miles per hour.

8.47pm: Altered course S3E.

Midnight: Strong to moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 355 miles]


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3 November 1914

From Puerto Montt

Lat -44.3, Long -80.9

4.0am: Fresh wind, rough Sea. Fine, clear and cloudy.

8.0am: Altered course S20E. Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

3.34pm: Lat Acct 45 10 S, Long Act 80 54 W, Observed 81 00 W. Allowed South (True), 16 knots.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate Sea and swell. Fine and clear.

5.15pm: Altered course S22E.

8.0pm and Midnight: Fresh wind, rough Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 391 miles]


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4 November 1914

From Puerto Montt

Lat -50.5, Long -80.9

4.0am: Moderate breeze and Sea. Fine, clear and cloudy.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy. Altered course S42E.

3.39pm: Acct Lat 51 26 S, Long 80 21 W, Long sun 80 40 W. Allowed S22E, 58 miles.

4.0pm: Fresh to strong wind, rough Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate Gale, rough sea. Overcast and passing showers.

Midnight: Strong Gale and rough Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: 380 miles]


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5 November 1914

From Puerto Montt

Lat -55.6, Long -76.2

4.0am: Strong breeze, rough Sea. Fine, clear and cloudy.

8.0am: Moderate Gale and rough Sea. Overcast and fine. Altered course S79E.

Noon: Moderate Gale, rough Sea. Overcast and fine.

1.0pm: Passed American barquentine “Kohohad” [?], Vancouver to Algoa Bay.

3.50pm: Lat DR 56 03 S, Long DR 74 40 W, Observed 74 41 W. Allowed S61E, 16 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate Gale, rough Sea. Fine and clear.

4.8pm: Passed moderate sized berg in Lat 55 54 S, [Long] 74 35 E.

7.15pm: Altered course N82E.

8.0pm: Moderate Gale and high Sea. Overcast and showery.

Midnight: Moderate Gale and heavy sea. Overcast, showery.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 355 miles]

[South westerly wind force 6 to 7 all day. Air and sea temperature being recorded (for first time in this log) hourly from 4pm - air temperature 39F, sea temperature 40F]


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6 November 1914

From Puerto Montt

Lat -56.9, Long -66.5

3.10am: Increased to 80 Revs, altered course N83E.

4.0am: Fresh Gale, high Sea and swell. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Fresh to strong Gale, squally with rain and high Sea.

8.50am: Altered course N44E.

Noon: Fresh Gale and high following Sea. Squally.

2.58pm: Acct 56 81 S, 65 11 W, Long sun 65 2.25 W. Allowed N60E, 48 miles.

4.0pm: Strong gale and high Sea. Moderate swell, hard squalls.

6.15pm: Filled No 2 [tank] Port and Starboard.

7.30pm: Altered course N9E.

8.0pm: Whole to fresh Gale, hard squalls and overcast, high Sea.

Midnight: Fresh Gale and high Sea. Overcast and squally.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 346 miles]

[Winds from south and south west, force 8 or 9 for most of day, with sea state high throughout, noon temperature 39F, sea temperature 40F (recording of temperatures ceased at noon)]


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7 November 1914

From Puerto Montt

Lat -51.9, Long -62.6

2.10am: Altered course N15W.

4.0am: Fresh gale, rough Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Strong wind and high Sea. Fine and clear, squally.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy. Altered course N3E.

3.47pm: Acct 51 02 S, 62 11 W, Long sun 61 57 W. Allowed N18E, 55 miles.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, moderate swell. Fine and clear.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 342 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Of English Bank N17.5E, 1044 miles]


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8 November 1914

From Puerto Montt to Montevideo

Lat -46.5, Long -59.9

4.0am: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

8.0am: Gentle to moderate breeze, confused Sea. Fine and clear.

11.19am: Lat Meridian Altitude 46 42 S.

Noon: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

3.32pm: Acct 45 41 S, 59 32 W, Long sun 59 31 W. Allowed N17E, 15.2 knots.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.0pm: Clocks Advanced 15 minutes.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast, lightning to West.

[Course and Distance made good: N18.25E, 355 miles]


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9 November 1914

From Puerto Montt to Montevideo

Lat -40.5, Long -57.5

2.0am: Clock advanced 15 minutes.

4.0am: Light wind, smooth Sea. Overcast with lightning.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

Noon: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

3.15pm: Acct 39 39 S, 57 06 W, Long sun 57 02 W. Allowed N18E, 15.6 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine and clear.

6.0pm: Altered course N22W for steamer. 6.5pm: Resumed Course N12E.

8.0pm and Midnight: Gentle breeze smooth Sea. Fine and clear. Lightning.

[Course and Distance made good: N16.25E 379 miles]


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10 November 1914

From Puerto Montt to Montevideo or at Montevideo

Lat -34.9, Long -56.2

4.0am: Gentle breeze, slight swell. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light breeze, overcast and fine. Smooth sea.

11.8am: English Bank Light Vessel abeam.

11.22am: Revs 58. Courses and speeds various approaching anchorage.

11.50am: Anchored port bower in 7 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms chain.

Noon: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Anchored English Bank. Bearings: Flores Island N18E, The Mount N48W]

3.10pm: Weighed anchor and proceeded to anchorage off Montevideo.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine and clear.

4.12pm: Anchored port bower in 6.75 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms chain.

[Bearings: Flores Island N66E, El Cerro N46W, Point Brava N24W (compass), Ship’s Head N60E]

6.30pm: HMS “Cornwall” arrived.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Gentle breeze and smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 325 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 2030 tons]


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11 November 1914

From Montevideo to Rio-de-Janeiro

Lat -35.0, Long -55.9

4.0am: Light wind, fine and clear.

10.0am: GMT. Admiral shifted flag to [HMS] “Defence”.

7.0am: 2 Water boats alongside.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth. Cloudy and fine.

10.55am: Stand By engines. 11.12am: Anchor aweigh. Course and speeds various.

11.20am: Set course N87E.

Noon: Flores Island Light House abeam 8 miles. Gentle breeze, smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

2.35pm: Altered course S86E.

3.21pm: Point Este Light abeam 2.5 miles, altered course N73E.

3.37pm: Lobos Island 1.7 miles. Streamed log.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, moderate Sea. Fine, overcast and clear.

4.41pm: San José Ignacio abeam 5 miles, log 16.

5.0 - 7.0pm: Courses and speeds various while speaking SS “Tregurno”.

6.50pm: Resumed Course N64E.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

8.36pm: Cape Polonio Light House abeam 17 miles.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 12 miles]


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12 November 1914

From Montevideo to Rio-de-Janeiro

Lat -32.6, Long -50.1

4.0am: Moderate breeze and Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

11.30am: Altered course variously to speak SS “Don Arturo”.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and cloudy.

3.24pm: Acct 31 57 S, 49 32 W, Long sun 49 36 W. Allowed N38E, 14.5 knots.

4.0pm: Fresh breeze, rough Sea. Fine and hazy.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, rough Sea. Overcast and misty.

Midnight: Strong wind and rough Sea. Overcast and squally.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 335 miles]


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13 November 1914

From Montevideo to Rio-de-Janeiro

Lat -28.1, Long -46.0

4.0am: Fresh wind and rough Sea. Frequent rain squalls.

8.0am: Moderate wind and confused Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light wind and slight Sea. Fine and cloudy. Head swell.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine, clear, cloudy.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze. Cloudy and fine. Moderate Easterly swell.

Midnight: Gentle breeze and slight Sea. Fine and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: N39E, 344 miles]


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14 November 1914

From Montevideo to Rio de Janeiro [actually arriving in Rio]

Lat -22.9, Long -43.2

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Calm, smooth. Overcast with passing showers.

9.30am: Raza Light House abeam distant 1 mile.

9.45am: Fort Santa Cruz abeam.

10.5am: Stopped off Rio-de-Janeiro.

10.8am: Anchored starboard bower in 20 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Rat Island [Ilha Fiscal] N85W, Fort S30W, Feiticcinas [?] Light N35W (compass)]

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Showery.

2.0pm: Water boat alongside.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Fort Villegagnon S32W, Fort Large [?] S3W, Fort [Boa] Viagem S44E (compass), Ship’s Head N60W, Error 10 degrees West]

4.0pm: Calm, light airs, overcast.

5.0pm: Coaling, watering and provisioning ship.

8.0pm: Light variable airs and calms. Passing showers.

11.30pm: Finished receiving water.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 360 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 1640 tons]


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15 November 1914

From Rio-de-Janeiro

Lat -22.1, Long -42.7

4.0am: Light airs, overcast, fine and clear.

4.10am: Dressed ship.

6.45am: Finished coaling.

8.0am: Light variable airs. Cloudy and fine.

9.30am: Commenced to heave anchor. 9.56am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded, Revs 70.

10.9am: Fort Santa Cruz abeam.

10.30am: Streamed and Set log, Course S62E.

11.10am: Altered course S65E Maricas Island abeam.

Noon: Gentle breeze, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

2.53pm: Cape Frio Light House abeam 14.5 miles.

3.33pm: Altered course N63E.

4.0pm: Fresh breeze and rough Sea. Fine, slightly hazy over land.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.20pm: Altered course S51W.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: 29 miles]

[Coal Received 1500 tons. Coal Remaining: 3110 tons]


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16 November 1914

From Rio-de-Janeiro

Lat -22.9, Long -40.2

1.13am: Altered course N89E.

4.0am: Fresh breeze, moderate Sea. Fine, clear and cloudy.

5.30am: Sighted [HMSs] “Defence”, “Carnavon” [Carnarvon] and “Cornwall”. Courses and speeds various to take station 1 mile on Port Beam of flag.

6.45am: Set Course N47E. Revs 48.

7.15am: Altered course variously to take station 4 cables astern of “Carnavon”. Course N47E. Revs 58.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0am: Clock advanced 30 minutes.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, clear weather. Revs 62.

2.0pm: Clocks advanced 30 minutes.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Clocks advanced 30 minutes.

10.0pm: Clocks advanced 30 minutes.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 260 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Abrolhos N14W, 302 miles]


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12 November 1914

From Rio-de-Janeiro to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -19.0, Long -38.7

1.0am: Clocks advanced 30 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

5.40am: Various courses and speeds to intercept SS “Guahyba”.

6.10am: Altered course N32E towards Flagship. Revs 80.

7.8am: Resumed Course N28E.

8.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

9.10am: Stop. “Defence” and “Carnavon” [Carnarvon] sent for mails.

10.0am: Clocks advanced 30 minutes.

10.10am: Proceeded 62 Revs. Course N29E.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.50pm: Stand By. 5.10pm: Stopped off Abrolhos Rocks.

5.14pm: Anchored starboard bower in 15.5 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

[Anchor Bearing: Abrolhos Light House N40.5E 8500 yards]

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth sea. Fine and clear. Commenced to weigh.

8.15pm: Anchor aweigh. Engines as required leaving anchorage.

8.26pm: Course S13W. Revs 62.

9.20pm: Altered course S60E, log streamed and set. Position [Lat] 18 13 S, [Long] 38 44 W + 11 miles.

Midnight: Gentle breeze, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N19.75E, 247 miles]


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18 November 1914

From Rio-de-Janeiro

Lat -19.0, Long -35.4

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

11.25am - 11.37am: Courses various taking station on [HMS] Orama’s Starboard beam.

11.37am: Course S59E.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.40pm: Altered course variously to take station astern of “Orama”.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Occasional light showers. Position star Lat 19 27 S, [Long] 33 39 W.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 204 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Trinidad Island S75E, 357 miles]


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19 November 1914

From Rio-de-Janeiro to Trinidad Island [Trinidade and Martim Vaz archipelago]

Lat -20.2, Long -30.2

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.54am: Position star 19 59 S, 31 30 W.

2.23pm: Altered course S10E and as required to investigate Trinidad Island. Courses and speeds various.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear. Examined SS Thor 1 [possibly this ship] , SS Ingleborg [possibly Ingeborg].

4.45pm: Set Speed 70 Revs. Courses various. 5.0pm: Set Course N47E.

5.4pm: Departure Position 20 31 S, 29 54 W. Streamed and set log.

5.17pm: North Point abeam.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S75E, 306 miles]


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20 November 1914

From Trinidad Island to Sierra Leone

Lat -16.6, Long -27.2

4.0am: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.40am: Position star 17 56 S, 27 54 W.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine clear weather.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

0.36pm: Altered course S70E to speak S Killoran.

1.12pm: Passed Killoran of Glasgow who wished to be reported [Lat] 16 33 S, [Long] 26 49 W.

3.36pm: Position Acct 15 59 S, 26 42 W, Long sun 26 43 W. Allowed Various, 51 miles.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear. Altered course N48E.

7.36pm: Position by star 15 07 S, 26 18 W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 338 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position 8 10 N, 10 41 W, N28.25E, 1688 miles + 35 to Anchorage]


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21 November 1914

From Trinidad Island to Sierra Leone

Lat -11.5, Long -24.4

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

5.30am: Position star 12 59 S, 25 10 W.

8.0am: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light wind and slight Sea. Fine and clear.

3.30pm: Acct 10 46 S, 23 58 W, Long sun 24 10 W. Allowed N28E, 14.5 knots.

4.0pm:Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

8.0pm: Gentle to moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N28E, 346 miles]


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22 November 1914

From Trinidad Island to Sierra Leone

Lat -6.6, Long -21.9

4.0am: Gentle to moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast, squally.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fresh squalls. Overcast.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and clear.

4.20pm: Acct 5 40 S, 21 22 W, Long sun 21 22.5 W. Allowed N28E, 14.5 knots.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze and moderate Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind and slight Sea. Overcast and squally.

[Course and Distance made good: N26.75E, 332 miles]


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23 November 1914

From Trinidad Island to Sierra Leone

Lat -1.6, Long -19.2

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind and slight Sea. Cloudy and clear.

6.0am: Stella [Stellar] Observations unobtainable.

Noon: Light breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

3.32pm: Acct 0 53 S, 18 44 W, Long sun 18 40.5 W. Allowed N30E (True), 14.4 knots.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

6.43pm: Position by star 0 10 S, 18 23 W.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: N28 - 18E, 339 miles]


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24 November 1914

From Trinidad Island to Sierra Leone

Lat 3.5, Long -16.4

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.27am: Position star 2 05 N, 17 08 W.

8.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear, showery.

1.30pm - 2.30pm: Heavy shower.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Showery.

8.0pm: Light variable wind, overcast and heavy showers.

Midnight: Light variable wind, slight Sea. Cloudy with rains.

[Course and Distance made good: N28.5E, 351 miles]


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25 November 1914

From Trinidad Island to Sierra Leone and at Sierra Leon [Freetown]

Lat 8.4, Long -13.6

4.0am: Calm and light airs, smooth, fine and clear.

5.25am: Position star 7 14 N, 14 23 W.

8.0am and Noon: Gentle breeze, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.20 - 10.0am: Altered course and speeds variously speaking to French man of war.

1.12pm: Reduced speed. Engines and courses and required approaching anchorage.

1.38pm: Anchored starboard bower in 10 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

3.30pm: Anchor aweigh engines as required.

3.40pm: Anchored starboard bower in [blank] fathoms, 45 fathoms chain.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, fine and clear.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Falconbridge Point S25E, Kingstown [Kingtom] Point S62W, Aberdeen Hill N78W, Ship’s Head S50E, Error 17 degrees West]

5.0pm: Landed liberty men.

5.30pm: Landed Patrol.

8.0pm: Light variable winds. Overcast and showery.

10.0pm: All liberty men aboard.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Rain showers.

[Course and Distance made good: 342 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 2136 tons]


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26 November 1914

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.5, Long -13.2

[Anchor] [Bearings: Fixed light S20E, King Town Point S5E, Ship’s Head N68W, Error 17 [degrees] West]

4.0am: Gentle breeze - squally, much thunder and lightning.

8.0am: Gentle breeze, overcast and fine.

Noon: Light airs, smooth, cloudy.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth, fine and clear.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, smooth, occasional squalls.

Midnight: Light airs, smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 23 miles]


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27 November 1914

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.5, Long -13.2

[Anchor] [Bearings: Searchlight Point N86W, Green Light S11E, Ship’s Head N50W]

4.0am: Light wind, smooth. Fine.

7.0am: HMS “Marmora” arrived.

7.45am: Collier Brinkburn alongside.

8.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

8.30am: Commenced coaling.

Noon: Light breeze, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light variable airs and calms, fine and clear.

Midnight: Light airs, smooth. Fine and clear.


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28 November 1914

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.5, Long -13.2

[Anchor] [Bearings: Searchlight Point S78W, Fixed White light S20E]

4.0am: Light variable airs and calms. Fine and clear.

6.38am: Resumed coaling.

7.0am: Two coal lighters alongside.

8.0am: Light airs, smooth and cloudy.

Noon: Light variable airs and calms. Smooth and fine.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Aberdeen Point N76W, King Tom Point S64W, Falconbridge Point S24E, Ship’s Head N50W, Error 17.5 [degrees] West]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind, smooth and fine.

5.45pm: Finished coaling for day.

6.0pm: Collier cast off.

Midnight: Light variable airs and calms. Smooth and fine.


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29 November 1914

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.5, Long -13.2

4.0am: Light variable airs. Fine and clear.

6.15am: Landed RC {Roman Catholic] Church party.

8.0am: Gentle breeze, smooth, fine and clear.

8.25am: Church party returned.

10.0am: Divine Service held.

Noon: Light airs, smooth and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth and fine.


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30 November 1914

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.5, Long -13.2

4.0am: Light airs, smooth and fine.

7.50am: Five coal lighters arrived alongside.

8.0am: Gentle breeze, smooth sea. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light wind, smooth sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth and fine.

6.30pm: Ceased coaling for day.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind, fine and clear.



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1914


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1 December 1914

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.5, Long -13.2

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

7.15am: Coal and water lighters arrived alongside.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light variable airs, smooth. Fine and clear.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Cape Sierra Leone N75W, Mountain South]

1.5pm: Lighter with stores arrived alongside.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: HMS “Highfligher “and “Empress of Britain” left port.

6.30pm: Ceased coaling for day.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth and fine.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth, fine and clear.


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2 December 1914

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.5, Long -13.2

0.20am: Water boat alongside.

4.0am: Light variable airs. Cloudy and clear.

6.0am: Very heavy rain.

7.0am - 7.15am: Water and coal lighters arrived alongside.

8.0am: Light airs, overcast, rain.

Noon: Light variable airs, smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Aberdeen Point N76W, King Tom Point S65W, Falconbridge Point S24E, Ship’s Head N65W]

2.0pm: Taking in stores for HMS “Carnarvon”.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Fine, clear and cloudy.

5.30pm: Landed Patrol.

8.0pm: Calm and light airs. Fine, clear and cloudy.

9.0pm: Finished coaling.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth sea. Fine and clear.


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3 December 1914

At Sierra Leone

Lat 8.5, Long -13.2

4.0am and 8.0am: Light variable airs, smooth. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

3.0pm: Commenced to weigh Anchor.

3.23pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Courses and speeds various as required.

3.42pm: Lighthouse abeam 5 cables. Set Course N71W and Revs 70, log Set.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth and fine.

8.0pm: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.30pm: Altered course S47W.

Midnight: Gentle breeze, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Received: 1190 Tons, Patent fuel 100 Tons. Coal Remaining: 3290 Tons]


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4 December 1914

From Sierra Leone to Trinidad Island

Lat 5.2, Long -16.2

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.35am: Position by star 6 38 N, 15 27 W.

8.0am: Calm, smooth. Fine and clear.

Noon: Gentle breeze, smooth sea. Fine and clear.

3.30pm: Acct 4 29 N, 16 32 W, Long sun 16 31 W. Allowed S27W, 14.4 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

4.32pm: Altered course and speed as required to intercept SS Trojan of Liverpool [probably the ship mentioned in the newspaper report here] from New York to Freemantle via Durban.

5.30pm: Resumed course and speed.

6.17pm: Position star 3 48.5 N, 16 45 W.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth and fine.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 286 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position A in [Lat] 20 31 S, [Long] 29 47 W, S27.75W, 1741 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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5 December 1914

From Sierra Leone to Trinidad Island

Lat 0.1, Long -18.8

4.0am and 8.0am: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

5.34am: Position by star 1 25.5 N, 18 02 W.

Noon: Light breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear. Altered course S47W.

3.32pm: Position by Account 0 41 S, 19 12 W, Long sun 19 07 W. Allowed S27W, 14.4 knots.

4.0pm: Light Breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.30pm: Position by star 1 18 S, 19 23 W.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 27 18 W, 349 miles]


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6 December 1914

From Sierra Leone to Trinidad Island

Lat -5.2, Long -21.5

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear. Rain squalls.

5.22am: Position by star 3 43.5 S, 20 40.5 W.

8.0am: Gentle Breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Passing rain showers. Altered course S51W.

3.30pm: Position Acct 5 58 S, 21 51 W, Long sun 21 54 W. Allowed S27W, 14.4 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Passing showers.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine with rain squalls.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 26 38 W, 355 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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7 December 1914

From Sierra Leone to Trinidad Island

Lat -10.4, Long -24.4

2.35am: Increased to full speed. 2.47am: Altered course S62W.

3.52am: Resumed Course S51W and speed 70 revs.

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear. Altered course S48W.

3.40pm: Position by Acct 11 08 S, 24 49 W, Long sun 24 50 W. Allowed S27W, 14.4 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

7.0pm: Position by star 11 56 W, 25 10 W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 29 22 W, 353 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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8 December 1914

From Sierra Leone to Trinidad Island

Lat -15.6, Long -27.0

4.0am: Light breeze, slight Sea. Fine and cloudy.

5.17am: Position by star 14 10 S, 26 20 W.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear. Altered course S51W.

3.30pm: Acct 16 20 S, 27 27 W, Long sun 27 28 W. Allowed S29W, 14.4 knots.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

7.4pm: Position by star 17 10.5 S, 27 58 W.

[Course and Distance made good: S 26 8.5 W, 351 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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9 December 1914

From Sierra Leone to Trinidad Island [Trinidade]

Lat -20.6, Long -29.9

4.0am: Light wind, slight sea. Fine and clear.

5.20am: Moon Lat 19 20 S.

6.30am: Sighted Trinidad Island bearing S7E (True).

8.0am: Fresh breeze, moderate Sea. Cloudy and clear.

11.30am: Altered course S8E.

Noon: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

0.55pm: Altered course N67E. Log hauled in.

1.50pm: Increased to full speed on approaching Trinidad Island.

2.50pm: Altered course S80E towards Martin Vaz [Martim Vaz].

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.55pm: Altered course S55W. Log streamed and set. Departure Position [Lat] 20 37 S, [Long] 28 54 W.

5.35pm: South West Point abeam.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, clear weather.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S 28 29 W, 343 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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10 December 1914

From Trinidad Island to Falkland Islands

Lat -23.5, Long -31.8

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0am: Acct 23 08 S, 30 52 W, Long sun 30 51 W. Allowed S36W, 186 miles.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine clear weather.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and showery.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and continual rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 350 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position in [Lat] 51 37 S, [Long] 57 30 W, S 26 08 W, 2016 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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11 December 1914

From Trinidad Island to Falkland Islands

Lat -28.8, Long -35.5

1.45am: Wind hauled to South.

4.0am: Moderate breeze and Sea. Overcast and clear.

6.45am: Observed Position 27 53.5 S, 34 30 W.

8.0am: Moderate Gale. Squally. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

10.30am: Patent log carried away.

Noon: Fresh wind, rough Sea. Fine and clear.

3.20pm: Acct 29 23 S, 35 55 W, Long 35 57 W. Allowed S36W, 12.6 knots.

4.0pm: Strong wind, rough Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Strong wind, rough Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

Midnight: Fresh wind, rough Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: S 37 09 W, 324 miles]


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12 December 1914

From Trinidad Island to Falkland Islands

Lat -33.2, Long -39.4

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and clear.

8.0am: Fresh to moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and clear.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and clear. Altered course S48W.

3.30pm: Acct 33 54 S, 40 00 W, Long sun 40 08 W. Allowed S36W, 14.4 knots.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, moderate Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 37 31 W, 335 miles]


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13 December 1914

From Trinidad Island to Falklands

Lat -38.0, Long -43.8

4.0am: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and cloudy. Altered course S42W.

3.30pm: Acct 38 43 S, 44 24 W, Long sun 44 23 W. Allowed S36W, 14.4 knots.

8.0pm and Midnight: Fresh wind and moderate Sea. Overcast and showery.

[Course and Distance made good: S 36 21.5 W, 359 miles]


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14 December 1914

From Trinidad Island to Falklands

Lat -42.5, Long -47.8

2.0am: Wind hauled to SW.

4.0am: Strong wind to moderate gale. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Moderate Gale, rough Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Strong wind, rough Sea. Fine and clear.

3.28pm: Acct 43 12 S, 48 30 W, Long sun 48 37 W. Allowed S36W, 14.5 knots.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S 34 28 W, 328 miles]


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15 December 1914

From Trinidad Island to Falklands

Lat -47.2, Long -52.8

3.9am: Lat by star 45 37 S.

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Clear and fine. Altered course S30W.

3.30pm: Acct 47 53 S, 53 27 W, Long sun 53 22 W. Allowed S35W (True), 14.4 knots.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, rough Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, moderate Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Overcast and hazy.

[Course and Distance made good: S 36 45 W, 349 miles]


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16 December 1914

From Trinidad Island to Falklands or at Port Stanley

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light wind, smooth Sea. Overcast and foggy.

8.0am: Gentle breeze. Fine and clear.

9.35am: Cape Pembroke Light House abeam 9 miles.

10.10am: Stop and engines and steering as required approaching anchorage.

10.15am: Anchored port bower in 7 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

10.30am: Finished with engines.

Noon: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[At Anchor Port Stanley] [Bearings: Navy Point S5E, Lighthouse N86E, Doctor Point N28E (compass), Ship’s Head S55E, Error 10 [degrees] E]

2.5pm: HMS “Invincible” left.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 335 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 1935 tons]


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17 December 1914

At Port Stanley

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[At anchor, Port William] [Bearings: Doctor Point N28E, Ordnance Point N81E, Engineer Point S22E (compass), Ship’s Head N28E, Error Allowed 10 [degrees] E]

4.0am: Light airs, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.55am: Collier “Arlington Court” [listed here] alongside.

7.5am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon and 4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

7.0pm: Finished coaling for day. Received 508 tons.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.


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18 December 1914

At Port Stanley

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[Anchored at Port William]

4.0am: Moderate wind, squally. Overcast, foggy.

6.0am: HMS “Canopus” left.

6.30am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine. Cast off Collier. Engines and helm various shifting berth.

8.40am: Anchored port bower in 6.5 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

9.10am: Collier fast alongside.

9.20am: Resumed coaling.

Noon: Light wind, smooth, overcast.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Doctor Point N33E, Ordnance Point N73E, Navy Point S25E]

4.0pm: Moderate wind, squally. Overcast and fine.

5.50pm: Anchored starboard bower with 15 fathoms cable.

7.30pm: Finished coaling for day. Total received 864 tons.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.


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19 December 1914

At Port Stanley

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[Anchored at Port William]

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.45am: Commenced coaling.

Noon: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine, clear and cloudy.

7.30pm: Finished coaling for day. Total Received 1106 tons.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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20 December 1914

At Port Stanley

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[Anchored at Port William]

4.0am: Light variable winds. Fine and clear.

5.45am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and misty.

Noon: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light variable airs. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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21 December 1914

At Port Stanley

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[Anchored at Port William]

4.0am: Light airs, smooth. Fine and clear.

am: Coaling proceeding throughout night.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light wind, smooth. Fine and cloudy.

3.40pm: Funeral party landed. [no indication on the casualty list of any deaths in Falklands around this date]

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

5.30pm: Collier “Manchester Civilian” [listed here] arrived.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight; Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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22 December 1914

At Port Stanley

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[Anchored at Port William]

4.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

5.25am: Finished coaling.

8.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

1.10pm: Collier “Arlington Court” left.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, smooth. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind, smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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23 December 1914

At Port Stanley

Lat -51.7, Long -57.9

4.0am: Gentle breeze, smooth. Fine and clear.

7.10am: HMS “Inflexible” arrived.

8.0am: Collier “British Transport” arrived. Moderate wind, squally, smooth. Fine and clear.

Noon: Fresh wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, hard squalls, slight sea. Fine and clear.

5.46pm: Commenced to weigh anchor.

6.0pm: Anchor aweigh, courses and speeds various to clear mine field.

6.29pm: Revs 50, Set Course N60E.

6.40pm: Cape Pembroke abeam 1.25 miles.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.20pm: Altered course S10E.

10.15pm: Cape Pembroke abeam 6.5 miles.

11.0pm: Altered course N11W.

11.36pm: Cape Pembroke abeam 5.5 miles.

Midnight: Fresh wind and moderate Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Coal Received 1675 tons. Coal Remaining: 3480 tons]


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24 December 1914

Lat -51.6, Long -57.6

1.0am: Altered course S10E.

2.47am: Cape Pembroke bearing N50W 5 miles.

3.25am: Altered course N11W.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

5.30am: Altered course S10E.

7.18am: Altered course N53W.

8.0am: Fresh breeze squally, overcast and fine.

8.50am: Altered course S75W. 48 Revs.

9.30am: Anchored starboard bower, 45 fathoms chain.

10.0am: Anchor aweigh. Revs 70.

10.18am: Cape Pembroke abeam.

11.10am: Courses and speeds various as required intercepting ship “Fritz Smith”.

11.20am: Course N25W. Revs 70.

Noon: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine.

0.35pm: Altered course N53W.

2.57pm: Altered course S84W.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.50pm: Passed Punk Rock. 6.0pm: Altered course S58E.

6.5pm: Passed Fanning Head.

6.28pm: Anchored port bower in 11 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Anchored: Port San Carlos]

[Course and Distance made good: Various 171 miles]


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25 December 1914

From Port San Carlos to Port Stanley

Lat -51.3, Long -57.6

[Anchor] [Bearings: Rock N43E, End of land S1W, Entrance (S) S78W (compass), Ship’s Head S80E]

4.0am: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

5.50am: Commenced to weigh anchor. 6.2am: Anchor aweigh, canted ship and proceeded.

6.30am: Fanning Head abeam.

6.48am: Course N3E, 70 Revs.

7.45am: Eddystone Rock abeam.

8.0am: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.0am: Lion Point abeam.

11.50am: Altered course S26E. Revs 50.

Noon: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Misty rain.

1.20pm: Altered course N41E. Revs 35.

2.16pm: Altered course S39W.

3.10pm: Altered course N43E.

3.30pm: Sounded in 51 fathoms, s sh [sand and shell].

3.40pm: Sounded in 85 fathoms, s sh.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Thick fog.

4.16pm: Altered course S41W. 5.0pm: Altered course N41E.

6.40pm: Altered course S41W. Revs 70. 7.33pm: Altered course N41E. Revs 35.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze and moderate Sea. Overcast and foggy.

9.15pm: Fog cleared.

Midnight: Gentle breeze and moderate Sea. Fine and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 67 miles]

[No acknowledgment in log that this is Christmas Day]


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26 December 1914

From Port San Carlos to Port Stanley

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

1.0am: Altered course S41W.

4.0am: Calm, smooth. Overcast and thick fog.

5.3am: Fog cleared. Revs 70.

5.40am: Sounded in 83 fathoms, fs [fine sand].

6.15am: Sounded in 68 fathoms, fs.

6.30am: Altered course N39E. 6.45am: Altered course S43W.

7.15am: Sounded in 70 fathoms, fs. 7.25am: Altered course N39E.

8.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Thick fog.

8.25am: Altered course S41W.

9.20am: Sounded in 75 fathoms, fs.

10.9am; Observed Cape Pembroke, altered course S67W. Revs 70. Courses and speeds various over minefield and to anchorage.

11.17am: Stopped. 11.20pm: Anchored port bower and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Anchored at Port William, Bearings: Navy Point S18E, Pembroke Light N89E, Doctor Point N44E, Ship’s Head S10W, Error 8 [degrees] E]

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Cloudy, clear and fine.

Midnight: Calm, smooth. Fine and clear.


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27 December 1914

At Port Stanley

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[Anchored at Port William]

4.0am: Moderate wind, smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Overcast and cloudy.

Noon: Light wind, smooth. Cloudy and fine.

2.55pm: HMS “Cornwall” arrived.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, smooth. Overcast and misty.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Continual heavy rain.

8.30pm: Cast starboard bower anchor, 30 fathoms cable.

Midnight: Strong wind, moderate Sea. Continual rain.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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28 December 1914

At Port Stanley

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[Anchored at Port William]

4.0am: Fresh to moderate wind. Smooth, cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind - squally. Fine and clear.

Noon: Moderate wind. Cloudy, clear and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Alfred Shellaway (fireman) discharged to hospital.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, smooth. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Calm, smooth. Overcast and foggy.


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29 December 1914

At Port Stanley

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[Anchored at Port William]

4.0am: Calm, smooth. Thick fog.

8.0am: Calm, smooth. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and foggy.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth. Foggy.


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30 December 1914

At Port Stanley

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[Anchored at Port William]

4.0am: Fresh variable winds, moderate Sea. Overcast and rain.

5.0am: Weather cleared.

8.0am: Light variable wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

Noon: Strong wind and hard squalls, moderate Sea. Vivid lightning and thunder.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and rainy.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind, smooth. Fine and clear.


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31 December 1914

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light variable airs, smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine cloudy weather.

Noon: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and cloudy.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, smooth. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Gentle breeze, smooth. Fine and clear.



LOGS FOR JANUARY 1915


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1 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[Another quiet day at anchor - all log entries shown here as an example:]

[Anchored at Port William. Bearings: Navy Point S20E, Doctor Point N86E, Ordnance Point N41E, Ship’s Head S65W]

1.0am: Rounds made and reported.

2.0am: Anchor bearings verified.

4.0am: Light wind, smooth. Heavy showers, lightning.

8.0am: Moderate wind, smooth. Overcast and showery.

Noon: Moderate wind, smooth. Cloudy and clear.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, smooth. Overcast, showery.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported.

11.0pm: Anchor bearings verified.

Midnight: Moderate wind, squally. Overcast and showery.


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2 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Moderate wind, squally. Overcast and cloudy.

8.0am: Moderate wind, smooth. Cloudy, clear and fine.

10.15am: RMS “Orita” arrived. Officer of the Guard boarded.

Noon: Moderate wind, smooth. Occasional rain squalls.

0.45pm: Discharged 113 Bags of German mail to SS “Orita”.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, smooth. Cloudy and clear.

8.0pm: Fresh wind, strong squalls. Cloudy and clear.

Midnight: Fresh wind, strong squalls. Cloudy and fine.


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3 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Fresh wind - squally. Fine and clear.

6.30am: HMAS “Australia” arrived, boarded by OOG [Officer of the Guard].

8.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and misty.

Noon: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

1.0pm: HMS “Cornwall” left.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Fine and cloudy.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

Midnight: Moderate wind, smooth. Overcast and cloudy.


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4 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Moderate to fresh wind. Overcast and rain.

8.0am: Moderate wind, smooth. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Fresh wind, smooth. Overcast and squally.

4.0pm: Fresh to moderate wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Gentle Breeze, smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth. Cloudy, clear and fine.


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5 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light airs, smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Gentle breeze, smooth. Fine and clear.

Noon: Moderate wind, smooth. Fine and cloudy.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, squally. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate breeze, smooth. Overcast and clear.


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6 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Moderate wind, smooth. Fine and cloudy.

6.5am: HMS “Celtic” arrived, Officer of the Guard boarded.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth. Fine and cloudy.

Noon: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Gentle breeze, smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind, smooth. Cloudy and fine.


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7 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light wind, smooth. Fine and cloudy.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Light misty rains.

Noon: Light variable airs, smooth. Overcast and light rains.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Fine and cloudy.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.


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8 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Fine clear weather.

Midnight: Light variable airs, smooth. Fine and clear.


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9 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Gentle breeze, smooth. Overcast and foggy.

7.0am: HMS “Carnarvon” arrived.

8.0am: Light airs, smooth. Passing fog banks.

Noon: Gentle breeze, smooth. Fine clear weather.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and cloudy.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and foggy.


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10 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Overcast and foggy.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine and cloudy. Fog banks.

9.45am: RA [Rear Admiral] visited ship.

Noon: Gentle breeze, smooth. Overcast and light rains.

4.0pm: Light airs and calms. Overcast and misty.

6.30pm: Collier “Breynton” [mentioned here, under “Cartmel”] left.

8.0pm: Collier “Withernsea” [mentioned here as Ardenhall (1)] arrived. Light airs, smooth. Overcast and light rains.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Overcast, light rains.


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11 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light variable airs and calms. Overcast and misty.

8.0am: Calm. Overcast and misty. Light rains.

Noon: Light variable airs and calms. Cloudy and clear.

4.0pm: Calm. Overcast and light misty rain.

6.30pm: Collier “Ruperra” left.

8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.


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12 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light variable airs and calms. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.


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13 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and showery.

8.0am: Fresh wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

11.40am: Received one cot case from HMS “Celtic”.

Noon: Light wind, smooth. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Squally. Cloudy and fine.

4.30pm: HMS “Carnarvon” and “Celtic” weighed and proceeded.

8.0pm: Collier “Tregurno” left. Moderate wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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14 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine with occasional showers.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

0.15pm: Collier “Westborough” alongside.

1.30pm: Commenced coaling.

3.5pm: Collier “Royal Transport” left.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.10pm: Ceased coaling for day. Collier cast off.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and showery.

Midnight: Light wind - squally. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Coal Remaining: 2935 tons]


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15 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Moderate wind - squally. Passing showers.

6.55am: Collier fast alongside.

7.18am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

Noon: Light to moderate wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Squally. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Finished coaling. Collier cast off. Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Coal Received: 500 tons. Coal Remaining: 3416 tons]


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16 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Moderate wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Fresh wind, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

Noon and 4.0pm: Fresh wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Overcast. Occasional rains.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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17 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

7.50am: Shortened to 30 fathoms. Stand by on engines.

8.0am: Finished with engines and veered to 75 fathoms cable. Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

2.30pm: General quarters. Commenced weighing.

3.40pm: Anchor aweigh engines as required.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

4.30pm: Courses and speeds various as required intercepting Norwegian ship "NOR" of Sandefiord [Sandefjord].

6.15pm: Set Course S44E, Revs 44.

7.40pm: Stop to speak pilot.

7.55pm: Proceeded 38 Revs.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

8.5pm: Set Course S30E, 38 Revs.

8.32pm: Streamed and Set log.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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18 January 1915

From Port William to Sea and at Port William.

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

1.0am: Altered course N30W.

3.15am: Observed Cape Pembroke N34W.

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.3am: Cape Pembroke Light House abeam.

6.30am: Stopped. Engines as required.

6.33am: Anchored starboard bower in 7 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

[At anchor Port William. Bearings: Ordnance Point N78E, Engineer Point S41E, Flagstaff S33W, Ship’s Head S5W]

8.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light to moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and cloudy.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, overcast. Continual light rain.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 119 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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19 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am and Noon: Fresh wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light variable airs, smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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20 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am and 8.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

Noon, 4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Strong wind, moderate Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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21 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Fresh wind, slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

8.0am: Fresh wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Noon and 4.0pm: Strong wind, moderate Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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22 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Calms and light airs. Overcast and rain.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Continual light rain.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast - rain squalls.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight sea. Overcast and rain squalls.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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23 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Fresh to moderate wind. Overcast and squally.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast, snow squalls.

Noon: Moderate wind. Cloudy and occasional snow.

4.0pm: Moderate to fresh wind. Fine and cloudy - Squalls.

8.0pm: Moderate wind slight sea. Overcast occasional rains.

Midnight: Moderate Breeze. Overcast and showery.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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24 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and showery.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and continual rain.

Noon: Fresh wind - squally. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Moderate wind - squally. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Occasional squalls.

Midnight: Fresh wind, slight Sea. Squally.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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25 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Strong wind, slight Sea. Overcast.

8.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

Noon: Light wind, smooth. Cloudy, clear and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and rainy.

8.0pm: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and rain.

Midnight: Moderate wind, smooth. Overcast and rain.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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26 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Fresh wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

8.0am: Moderate wind, smooth. Overcast and rain.

Noon: Fresh breeze - squally. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine. Occasional showers.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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27 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light wind, smooth. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Cloudy and fine. Passing showers.

11.55am: HMS “Glasgow” arrived.

Noon, 4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast. Passing hail squalls.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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28 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Moderate to fresh wind. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Moderate wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine, clear weather.

8.0pm: Light variable airs and calms. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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29 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Gentle breeze. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Fresh wind, slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Overcast. Continual light rain.

8.0pm: Light to moderate wind. Overcast and light rain.

9.0pm: Received 19 bags of mails from HMS “Glasgow”.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast. Continual rain.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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30 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast. Continual heavy rain.

4.30am: HMS “Glasgow” left. Let go Port Anchor with 15 fathoms cable.

8.0am and Noon: Strong wind, slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Strong wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.40pm: Weighed Port Anchor.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Squally. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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31 January 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

2.0pm: Cell prisoner released.

4.0pm: Strong wind - squally. Overcast and showery.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Cloudy. Occasional squalls.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Number on Sick List: 7]

[Barometric pressure falling during the day]



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1915


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1 February 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light wind, smooth. Occasional rain squalls.

7.10am: Collier “Westborough” alongside.

7.35am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and heavy rain.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Frequent heavy squalls.

5.40pm: Storeship “Aorangi” arrived.

7.0pm: Finished coaling for day.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

11.30pm: Let go Port Anchor 15 fathoms chain.

Midnight: Fresh wind, slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Coal Remaining: 3074 tons]


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2 February 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

6.30am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Moderate wind - squally. Overcast and showery.

Noon: Strong wind, slight sea. Overcast and fine.

1.25pm: HMS “Carnarvon” arrived.

3.0pm: PSN [Pacific Steam Navigation] Company’s SS “Magellan” arrived.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Fine and clear.

7.0pm: Finished coaling.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.30pm: Hove up Port Anchor.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Coal received 530 tons. Coal Remaining: 3586 tons]


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3 February 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Moderate breeze, slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

7.20am: HMS Bristol arrived.

7.30am: Collier Westborough left.

8.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Moderate wind. Overcast and cloudy.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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4 February 1915

From Port William to Abrolhos Rocks or at Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Strong wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

2.55pm: 9 Prisoners of war on board and under marine guard.

3.0pm: Officers and men of SS “Josephina” [probably this ship or possibly this one] brought on board.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.10pm: Stand by. Commenced to weigh.

6.27pm: Anchor aweigh, engines and helm as required to clear minefield.

7.3pm: Cape Pembroke Light House abeam.

7.16pm: Slow ahead, colliers “British Transport” and “Manchester Civilian” in Company.

7.27pm: Log Set. Course N14E. Revs 45.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

11.30pm: Prisoners visited - all correct.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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5 February 1915

From Port Stanley to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -49.3, Long -56.2

1.0am: Rounds made hourly and reported. Prisoners correct.

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

am: Colliers “British Transport” and “Manchester Civilian” in company.

3.30pm: Lat DR [Dead Reckoning] 48 52 S, Long DR 56 53 W, Long sun 55 51 W. Allowed N24E, 9 knots.

3.40pm: Altered course N18E - Set in foggy.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze. Moderate swell. Foggy.

8.0pm: Light wind, moderate swell. Foggy. Reduced to 43 Revolutions.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

Midnight: Fresh wind, slight Sea. Foggy - rain.

[Course and Distance made good: N 22 4.5 E, 155 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position in [Lat] 18 01 S, [Long] 38 44 W = N 24 22 E, 2063 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]


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6 February 1915

From Port Stanley to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -46.6, Long -54.2

4.0am: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Foggy.

6.30am: Fog lifted.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

am: Colliers “British Transport” and “Manchester Civilian” in company.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, heavy NW swell. Overcast and foggy.

5.10pm: Swung ship to S19W. 5.30pm: Resumed course N19E.

8.0pm and Midnight: Gentle breeze. Moderate swell. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N27E 182 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]


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7 February 1915

From Port Stanley to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -43.7, Long -52.1

3.0am: Clocks advanced 3 minutes.

4.0am: Gentle breeze, moderate swell. Fine and clear.

4.30am: Position star 44 42 S, 52 43 W.

7.50am: Altered course S20W, 48 Revs.

8.0am: Gentle breeze, slight swell. Fine and clear.

8.40am: Altered course N20E. Revs 47.

am: Colliers “Manchester Civilian” and “British Transport” in company.

Noon: Gentle breeze, slight swell. Fine and clear. Revs 45.

3.30pm: Position DR 43 16 S, 51 51 W, Long sun 51 43 W. Allowed N24E, 9 knots.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight swell. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Prisoners visited - all correct.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 26 06 E, 194 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]


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8 February 1915

From Port Stanley to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -40.2, Long -49.8

1.0am: Clocks advanced 7 minutes.

2.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

4.0am: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

5.0am: Prisoners visited. All correct.

8.0am: Moderate wind, confused Sea. Slight haze.

am: Colliers “British Transport” and “Manchester Civilian” in company.

Noon: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

3.30pm: Lat DR 39 44 S, Long DR 49 33 W, Observed 49 32 W. Allowed N24E (True), 9 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Foggy.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Occasional fog banks.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N26E, 235 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]


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9 February 1915

From Port Stanley to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -37.2, Long -48.1

1.0am: Clocks advanced 8 minutes.

4.0am: Gentle breeze, slight swell. Fine, clear. Heavy dew.

8.0am: Light wind, slight sea. Fine and clear.

am: Colliers “British Transport” and “Manchester Civilian” in company.

Noon: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

3.30pm: Position DR 36 43 S, 47 48 W, Long sun 47 46 W. Allowed N24E, 9 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Fresh wind and moderate Sea. Overcast and showery.

[Course and Distance made good: N 24 10 E, 200 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]


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10 February 1915

From Port Stanley to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -34.2, Long -46.3

1.0am: Clocks advanced 8 minutes.

4.0am: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Overcast and showery.

5.0am: Prisoners visited - all correct.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and heavy rain.

8.10am: Altered course S27W, 48 Revs, log 42.

8.45am: Altered course N28E. Revs 43.

am: Colliers “British Transport” and “Manchester Civilian” in company.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

3.30pm: Position by Account 33 47 S, 46 02 W, Long sun 46 3.5 W. Allowed N23E, 8 knots.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Fine, slightly hazy weather.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and overcast.

9.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 26 27.5 E, 199 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]


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11 February 1915

From Port Stanley to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -31.8, Long -44.9

1.0am: Clocks advanced 6 minutes.

4.0am: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

am: Colliers “British Transport” and “Manchester Civilian” in company.

9.45 - 11.10am: Courses and speeds various during control drill.

11.10am: Course N29E. Revs 50.

Noon: Light wind and slight Sea. Fine and clear.

3.31pm: Position DR Lat 31 20 S, Long 44 37 W, Long sun 44 32 W. Allowed N22E, 9 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind and slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 26 02 E, 160 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]


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12 February 1915

From Port Stanley to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -28.9, Long -43.4

1.0am: Clocks advanced 6 minutes

4.0am: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.15am: Courses and speeds various to intercept SS “Abaris” of London from Bahia Blanca to Grand Canary Island.

7.50am: Set Course N78E, 64 Revs.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0am till 10.30am: Courses and speeds various during control drill.

10.30am: Course N28E, 46 Revs.

am: Colliers “British Transport” and “Manchester Civilian” in company.

3.30pm: Position DR 28 22 S, 43 12 W, Long sun 43 09 W. Allowed N22E, 9 knots.

4.5pm: Various courses and speeds to intercept SS “Abaris”. 4.59pm: Stopped.

5.18pm: Proceeded Course N20E. 5.35pm: Log streamed.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

Midnight: Light wind and slight Sea. Passing showers.

[Course and Distance made good: N 22 39.5 E, 193 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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13 February 1915

From Port Stanley to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -25.7, Long -42.0

1.0am: Clocks advanced 8 minutes.

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and passing showers.

5.9am: Position star 26 35 S, 42 22 W.

8.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

am: Colliers “British Transport” and “Manchester Civilian” in Company.

Noon: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

3.30pm: Position DR Lat 25 11 S, Long 41 45 W, Long sun 41 46 W. Allowed N22E, 9 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.42pm: Position star 24 50 S, 41 35.5 W.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind, slight swell. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 22 02 E, 206 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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14 February 1915

From Port Stanley to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -22.9, Long -40.9

1.0am: Clocks advanced 6 minutes.

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

5.10am: Position star 23 37 S, 41 10 W.

am: Colliers “Manchester Civilian” and “British Transport” in Company.

2.0pm: Courses and speeds various while intercepting SS “Herschell” [probably Herschel] and SS “Nordstirnen” [probably Nordstjernan - one of these ships]. Log housed.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight swell. Fine and clear.

4.0pm to 6.30pm: Courses and speeds various while intercepting and examining Dutch vessel “Fresia” from BA [Buenos Aires] to Amsterdam and Swedish SS “Skogland” from Cardiff to Rosario.

6.34pm: Set Course N62E, log 30.3.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Squally. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 20 6.5 E, 178 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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15 February 1915

From Port Stanley to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -19.9, Long -39.3

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

5.9am: Star Position 27 8.5 S, 39 48 W.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.30am to 10.20am: Courses and speeds various during control drill.

10.30am: Revs 60, Course N33E.

am: Colliers “British Transport” and “Manchester Civilian” in company.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

Noon to 0.30pm: Altered course variously to intercept SS “Queen Eugenie”.

0.30pm: Course N29E, Revs 44.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Occasional rain squalls.

4.55pm: Revs 62 - Courses and speeds various to examine SS Bellatrix of Rotterdam, from Cardiff to Montevideo.

7.0pm: Course N25E, Revs 60, log streamed.

8.0pm: Light wind, moderate Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 26 48 E, 198 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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16 February 1915

From Port Stanley to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -18.2, Long -38.7

1.0am: Clock advanced 4 minutes.

2.9am: Observed Abrolhos Light N5E (True).

3.25am: Log housed.

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.0am: Courses and speed various approaching Anchorage.

6.24am: Anchored starboard bower in 14 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

[Anchored Abrolhos Rocks Light distance 6080 yards]

7.0am: HMS “Vindictive” at anchorage.

8.0am and Noon: Gentle breeze, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

11.0am: Stand by - commenced to weigh. 11.3am: Anchor aweigh. Full Speed.

11.10am: Course S6W. 11.32am: Altered course S41E Set log.

0.40pm: Altered course N52E.

3.32pm: Position DR 17 44 S, 38 09 W, Long sun 38 03 W. Allowed N38E, 14 knots.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Clock advanced 7 minutes.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

Midnight: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: to Abrolhos Various 119 miles, from Abrolhos Various 11 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of St Vincent, Various 2387 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]


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17 February 1915

From Abrolhos to St Vincent

Lat -13.8, Long -35.0

1.0am: Clock advanced 7 minutes.

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and cloudy.

5.0am: Prisoners visited - all correct.

8.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

10.30am: Changed to after steering gear.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and cloudy.

1.30pm: Reverted to Bridge steering gear.

3.30pm: DR Lat 13 10 S, Long 34 31 W, Long sun 34 31.25 W. Allowed N37E, 14 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

6.33pm: Position by star 12 32 S, 34 04 W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.0pm: Clocks advanced 8 minutes.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 37 32 E, 339 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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18 February 1915

From Abrolhos to St Vincent

Lat -9.5, Long -31.9

1.0am: Clock advanced 8 minutes.

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

5.30am: Position by star 10 26.5 S, 32 35 W.

9.10am to 10.45am: Courses and speeds various while firing practice proceeding.

10.50am: Course N55E, Revs 74.

am: Lost one 4.7 cylinder overboard during practice.

3.30pm: Position DR 8 52 S, 31 22 W, Long sun 31 21 W. Allowed N38E, 14 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and cloudy.

6.30pm: Star Position 8 14 S, 30 52 W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Clock advanced 5 minutes.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 35 33.5 E, 317 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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19 February 1915

From Abrolhos to St Vincent

Lat -4.9, Long -28.4

1.0am: Clocks advanced 5 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

5.0am: Prisoners visited . All correct.

7.50am: Passed loose wreckage.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear - showery.

3.30pm: Position DR 4 15 S, 27 50 W, Long sun 27 53 W. Allowed N39E, 14 knots.

6.24pm: Position star 3 40 S, 27 28 W.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, moderate swell. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 37 02 E, 348 miles]

[Number on sick list: 14]


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20 February 1915

From Abrolhos to St Vincent

Lat 0.5, Long -25.9

1.0am: Clocks advanced 5 minutes.

4.0am: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind, smooth. Overcast and heavy rains.

Noon: Light wind, overcast. Passing heavy rains.

3.31pm: Position DR 1 19 N, 25 53 W, Long sun 25 57 W. Allowed N3E, 16 knots.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

8.0pm: Light variable airs, smooth Sea. Heavy rain showers.

9.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth Sea. Overcast and showery.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 374 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]


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21 February 1915

From Abrolhos to St Vincent

Lat 6.5, Long -25.7

4.0am: Light wind, slight swell. Fine and clear.

7.0am: Prisoners visited - all correct.

8.0am: Light wind, slight swell. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

1.42pm: Altered course S67W to overhaul SS “Hersa” from Marseilles to Medano Point.

1.45pm: Altered course N21E.

3.30pm: Position DR 7 20 N, 25 36 W, Long sun 25 33 W. Allowed N3E, 39 miles since noon.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Moderate Northerly swell. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 2 41 E, 362 miles]

[Number on sick list: 16]


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22 February 1915

From Abrolhos to St Vincent

Lat 12.4, Long -25.3

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

1.10pm: Log carried away.

3.30pm: Position DR 13 13 N, 25 16 W, Long sun 25 21 W. Allowed N2E, 14.5 knots.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

5.26pm: Log streamed and Set.

6.20pm: Position star 14 06 N, 28 15 W.

[Course and Distance made good: N 3 22.5 E, 352 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]


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23 February 1915

From Abrolhos to St Vincent [now São Vicente, Cape Verde Islands, at modern day Mindelo]

Lat 16.8, Long -25.0

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

5.5am: Observed Machado Point Light N45E (compass).

6.55am: Passed AMC [Armed Merchant Cruiser] “Macedonia”.

7.15am: Passed Bird Island.

7.30am: Anchored port bower in 10 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

8.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Bird Island [Ilheu dos Passaros] N8E, Lazaretto [Lazareto] S55W]

9.40am: Commenced coaling. Water boat alongside.

Noon: Light wind and slight Sea. Fine and clear.

2.0pm: AMC “Macedonia” arrived.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: All coal and water complete. Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

8.45pm: Commenced to weigh anchor.

9.3pm: Anchor aweigh (foul), engines and helm as required clearing anchor.

10.5pm: Anchor clear. Revs 76. Course N52E.

11.0pm: Bull Point abeam, altered course N37E. Streamed and set log.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 279 miles]

[Number on sick list: 18]

[Coal Remaining: 2059 tons]


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24 February 1915

From St Vincent

Lat 20.1, Long -23.9

1.0am: Clocks advanced 5 minutes.

2.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and cloudy.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

am: Log carried away.

3.47pm: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] Lat 21 00 N, Long 23 39 W, Long sun 23 40.5 W. Allowed N17E, 14.7 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and cloudy.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 205 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position in [Lat] 33 50 N, [Long] 19 10 W, N 17 10 E, 861 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Coal received: 330 tons. Coal Remaining: 2304 tons]


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25 February 1915

From St Vincent

Lat 21.6, Long -23.4

1.0am: Clocks advanced 6 minutes.

2.50am: Altered course S36W. Revolutions 72.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.30am to 9.55am: Altered course and speeds variously as required intercepting SS “Noorddyk” [probably Noorderdijk] of Rotterdam.

9.55am: Proceeded. Revs 72. Course S34W.

3.34pm: Position DR 20 44 N, 23 41 W, Long 23 46 W. Allowed S17W, 16 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 328 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position 17 09 N, 24 52 W, S 17 20.5 W, 285 miles + 19 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]


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26 February 1915

From St Vincent or at St Vincent

Lat 16.8, Long -25.0

4.0am: Light wind and slight Sea. Fine and cloudy.

4.15am: Observed Bull Point N80W (compass).

6.15am: Bull Point abeam. Courses and speeds various to Anchorage.

7.0am: Anchored in 10 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms on Port Bower.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Bird Island N1.5E, Lazaretto S58E, Fort S80E (compass), Ship’s Head N52E]

9.0am: Coal lighters and water boat alongside. Commenced receiving.

Noon: Moderate wind. Cloudy and fine.

2.50pm: HMS “Macedonia” arrived.

4.0pm: Moderate wind - squally. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Finished coaling for the day.

7.0pm: Anchor bearings verified.

8.0pm: Light wind, cloudy and fine.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 301 miles]

[Number on sick list: 19]

[Coal Remaining: 2050 tons[


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27 February 1915

At St Vincent

Lat 16.8, Long -25.0

1.0am: HMS “Laurentic” arrived.

4.0am and 8.0am: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.45am: HMS “Amphitrite” arrived.

6.0am: Collier “Venus” alongside.

7.0am: Commenced coaling.

10.0am: Prisoners visited - all correct.

Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

5.30pm: Embarked 6 Prisoners from HMS “Amphitrite”.

8.0pm: Ceased coaling for the day. Gentle breeze. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 19]


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28 February 1915

At St Vincent

Lat 16.8, Long -25.0

4.0am: Gentle breeze, smooth. Fine and clear.

6.15am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: HMS “Macedonia” weighed and proceeded. Gentle breeze. Fine and clear.

am: Coaling proceeding.

Noon: Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Gentle breeze, smooth. Fine and clear.

7.15pm: Finished coaling.

7.45pm: Collier “Venus” cast off.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 20]



LOGS FOR MARCH 1915


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1 March 1915

At St Vincent

Lat 16.8, Long -25.0

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind, squally. Fine and clear.

9.10am: HMS Macedonia arrived and anchored.

Noon: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

0.10pm: HMS “Macedonia” left.

4.0pm: Moderate wind - squally. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 19]

[Coal Received 980 tons. Coal Remaining: 2974 tons]


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2 March 1915

At St Vincent

Lat 16.8, Long -25.0

[Anchor] [Bearings: Bird Island N4E, Custom House S70E, Ship’s Head N68E]

4.0am: Light wind, smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

10.20am: HMS “Laurentic” weighed and proceeded.

pm: One miss fire 4.7 cartridge thrown overboard.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

7.0pm: Received 1 bag mail from Laurentic, 1 from Macedonia and 21 bags from “Amphitrite”. Received 7 hospital cases and 2 ratings for Devonport from HMS “Amphitrite”.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear. Commenced to weigh anchor.

8.10pm: Anchor aweigh. Courses and engines various to clear anchorage.

8.40pm: Set Course N42E, 74 Revs.

9.18pm: Bull Point Light House abeam, log Set.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and cloudy.

[Number on sick list: 18]


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3 March 1915

From St Vincent to Liverpool

Lat 20.4, Long -23.5

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

3.30pm: Position DR 21 11 N, 23 7 W, Long sun 23 5.5 W. Allowed N23E, 14.5 knots.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.18pm: Position star 21 45 N, 22 54 W.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 23 04 E, 227 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position in [Lat] 50 00 S, [Long] 7 40 W, N 23 5.5 E, 1931 miles]

[Number on sick list: 23]


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4 March 1915

From St Vincent to Liverpool

Lat 25.7, Long -21.0

[A quiet day at sea - all log entries shown here as an example:]

2.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Prisoners visited - all correct.

8.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

2.45pm: Altered course N40E.

3.30pm: Position star 26 30 N, 20 35 W, Long sun 20 31 W, Allowed N23E, 14.5 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0pm: Prisoners visited - all correct.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and cloudy.

9.0pm: Clocks advanced 5 minutes.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

11.35pm: Altered course N39E.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 23 31 E, 348 miles]

[Number on sick list: 25]


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5 March 1915

From St Vincent to Liverpool

Lat 31.0, Long -18.4

1.0am: Clocks advanced 5 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 23 1.5 E, 344 miles]

[Number on sick list: 25]


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6 March 1915

From St Vincent to Liverpool via Madeira

Lat 33.5, Long -16.4

0.1am: Maderia Light N70E (compass), altered course S59W.

3.0am: Clocks advanced 8 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

5.45am: Sighted Funchal Harbour.

6.40am: Entered Funchal. Courses and speeds as required.

7.0am: Discharged Warrant Officer Ellis to HMS “Europa”. Discharged 61 Bags mail for HMS “Carmania” and “Calgarian”. Received 2 Prisoners of War and one pensioner for passage to England.

7.35am: Weighed anchor and proceeded. Courses and speeds as required.

7.53am: Course N83E.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Fine.

8.43am: Fera Island [Ilheu de Ferro] Light abeam. Streamed and set log, altered course N33E.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

3.30pm: Acct 34 17 N, 15 59 W, Long sun 16 0.5 W. Allowed N21E, 15 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. WSW swell. Cloudy and fine.

9.0pm: Clocks advanced 7 minutes

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

Midnight: Moderate wind, Sea and swell. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: To Madeira Various 177 miles, To noon Various 65 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position in 50 00 N, 7 40 W, N 21 15 E, 1063 miles]

[Number on sick list: 24]


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7 March 1915

From Madeira to Liverpool

Lat 39.1, Long -13.8

1.0am: Clock advanced 7 minutes.

4.0am: Light wind, moderate swell. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light variable winds, moderate swell. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

3.30pm: Acct 39 53 N, 13 24 W, Long sun 13 18 W. Allowed N22E, 15 knots.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.10pm: Position star 40 37 N, 13 7.5 W, DR 40 29 N, 13 06 W.

9.0pm: Clock advanced 5 minutes.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

[Course and Distance made good: N 20 1.5 E, 358 miles]

[Number on sick list: 23]


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8 March 1915

From Madeira to Liverpool

Lat 44.6, Long -10.8

1.0am: Clocks advanced 5 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.30pm: Acct 40 20 N, 10 22W, Long sun 10 18W. Allowed N21E, 14.5 knots.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.5pm: [Position] DR 45 54 N, 10 05 W, Position star 46 00 N, 10 04 W.

9.0pm: Clocks advanced 6 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N 22 19 E, 354 miles]

[Number on sick list: 23]


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9 March 1915

From Madeira to Liverpool

Lat 49.9, Long -7.8

1.0am: Clocks advanced 6 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.30pm: Full speed (average 90 Revs).

4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.16pm: Smalls Light House abeam.

9.30pm: Tuscar [Tuskar] Light House abeam.

[Course and Distance made good: N 21 02 E, 341 miles]


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10 March 1915

From Madeira to Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

1.57am: Carnarvon Bay Light Vessel abeam 4.5 miles.

2.35am: South Stack Light House abeam 2.5 miles.

2.57am: Skerries abeam distant 4 miles.

3.10am: Altered course S79E.

4.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.0am: Great Ormes Head Light abeam 17 miles.

6.8am: Passed Bar Light Vessel.

6.15am: Pilot boarded - Full speed.

6.28am: Formby Light Vessel.

7.0am: Passed Rock Light House.

7.28am: Cast port bower anchor in 15 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

8.0am: Gentle breeze, slight sea. Hazy and fine.

[Anchored River Mersey. Bearings: Royal Liver Building N29E, Birkenhead Town Hall N57W, Ship’s Head S10W]

10.0am: Prisoners visited - all correct.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, overcast. Light showers.

4.30pm: Weighed anchor and proceeded.

5.0pm: Off dock entrance.

6.0pm: Entered dock and 6.30 fast alongside in Alfred Basin

7.0pm: Leave to Port Watch till 7.0am.

8.0pm: Light wind, overcast and fine.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly and reported.

Midnight: Light wind, misty, rain showers.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 297 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 2000 tons]


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11 March 1915

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind, overcast and light rains.

6.0am: Hands employed variously about ship.

8.0am: Light wind, overcast and occasional rains.

10.0am: 17 German prisoners discharged to shore.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind, overcast, cloudy and fine.

7.0pm: Leave to Port watch till 7am tomorrow.

8.0pm: Light wind, overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind, showery. Overcast and foggy.


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12 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and foggy.

6.0am: Called all hands.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

am: Hands employed variously about ship.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast with light rains.

6.0pm: Leave to second part Port watch.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

9.0pm: Rounds made - all correct.

11.30pm: Sargeant [Sergeant] RMLI joined ship.


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13 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Hands employed variously about ship.

Noon: Light wind, overcast, light showers.

1.0pm: Leave for Port Watch.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Overcast, cloudy and fine.


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14 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and misty.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Washed down.

7.30am: Cleaned guns.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast, showery.

1.0pm: Special leave to first part Port watch till 7am - 15th.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

6.30pm: Midshipmen Thomas and Cox joined ship.


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15 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

5.30am: Called hands.

6.0am: Commenced work and washed down.

am: Hands employed variously about ship.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear. Special leave to second part Port watch

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and fine.


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16 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind, overcast and fine.

7.30am: Clean guns.

am: Hands employed variously and cleaning out No 1 Hold.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Fine clear weather.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and fine.


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17 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine and overcast.

5.30am: Called hands.

6.0am: Turned to and washed down upper decks.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

am: Hands employed variously about ship

pm: Hands employed getting up ammunition ready for returning.

4.0pm: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

5.0pm: Leave to first part watch.

8.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast. Heavy rain.


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18 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

5.30am: Called all hands.

6.0am: Commenced washing down.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and snowing.

9.0am: Starboard Watch returned from leave and Port Watch away for leave.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and snowing.

pm: Hands employed variously about ship.

1.30pm: Crew of “Josephine” discharged to shore.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Leave to second part Starboard Watch.

Midnight: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.


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19 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

6.15am: Commenced work.

8.0am: Light wind. Fine clear weather.

am: Hands employed discharging ammunition. 2 GMs [Gunner’s Mates] unfusing Lyddite.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

pm: Hands employed discharging ammunition.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear. Leave to second part Starboard Watch.

8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.


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20 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and showery.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Commenced work discharging ammunition.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

pm: Hands employed discharging ammunition.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine clear weather.

5.0pm: Leave to first part Starboard Watch.

7.0pm: Ceased work for day.

8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.


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21 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Fine clear weather.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Commenced work.

am: Hands employed discharging ammunition

Noon: Light to moderate wind. Fine, clear weather.

1.0pm: Midshipman Marsden-Jones joined ship.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine, clear weather. Leave to second part Starboard Watch.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine clear weather.


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22 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

6.15am: Commenced work and swept down upper decks.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

am and pm: Hands employed discharging ammunition.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.0pm: Leave for first part Port Watch.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and rain.


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23 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am:Light wind. Overcast and fine.

6.15am: Commenced work.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and showery.

am: Hands employed cleaning out carpenters storeroom.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and rain.

pm: Hands employed discharging ammunition.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and showery.

8.0pm: Light wind. Fine clear weather.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.


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24 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine clear weather.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and foggy.

am: Hands employed discharging ammunition.

Noon, 4.0pm and 8pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

pm: Hands employed variously

5.0pm: Leave for first part Watch.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather..


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25 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast, rain.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and raining.

am: Hands employed variously.

10.0am: Leave to Starboard Watch till April 1st.

Noon, 4pm and 8pm: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

pm: Hands employed variously about ship.

5.0pm: Leave to second part Port Watch.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.


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26 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Turned to and washed down decks.

8.0am: Light wind. Fine and cloudy.

Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

4.15pm: Lower deck cleared and warrants 8 and 9 read.

8.0pm: Light wind. Fine and cloudy.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.


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27 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

6.15am: Turned to and washed decks.

8.0am, Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Fine clear weather.

5.0pm: Leave to first part Port Watch.

8.0pm: Five seamen and 2 POs [Petty Officers] joined ship. Light wind. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.


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28 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light to moderate wind. Fine and clear.

6.15am: Turned to and washed down decks.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Fine and clear.

Noon: Moderate wind. Cloudy, clear and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Snow squalls. Fine, clear weather.

8.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.


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29 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Turned to and cleaned up decks.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

11.30am: Served out gratuitous clothing to Port Watch.

Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

pm: Hands employed variously as required

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Leave to second part Port Watch.

8.0pm: Light wind. Cloudy, clear and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.


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30 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

6.15am: Turned to and washed down.

8.0am: Light wind. Cloudy, clear and fine.

am and pm: Hands employed variously as required.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.0pm: Leave to first part port watch.

Midnight: Light wind. Cloudy, clear and fine.


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31 March 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

6.15am: Turned to and washed down decks.

8.0am: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

am and pm: Hands employed variously as required.

Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.0pm: Leave to second part Port Watch.

8.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.



LOGS FOR APRIL 1915


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1 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

am and pm: Hands employed taking in stores.

Noon: Light wind. Cloudy, clear and fine.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

4.40pm: Cleared lower deck. Hands to fire stations.

5.0pm: Leave to first part Watch.

Midnight: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.


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2 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Turned to and washed down decks.

am: Hands employed variously as required.

Noon: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.0pm: Leave to second part Watch.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and fine.


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3 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

4.0am: Moderate wind. Overcast and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind. Overcast and rain.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

1.0pm: Leave to first part Port Watch till 7am Monday [on this Saturday].

pm: Duty part of watch employed variously as required.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Overcast, showery.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Fine and clear.


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4 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Moderate wind. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Fine, clear weather.

Noon: Moderate wind. Fine and cloudy.

1.0pm: Leave to second part Port Watch.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.


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5 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Fine clear weather.

am: Hands employed taking in stores and cleaning magazines.

Noon: Moderate wind. Fine and cloudy.

pm: Hands employed taking in ammunition.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Leave to first part Watch.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.


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6 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind. Overcast and fine.

am and pm: Hands employed taking in ammunition and stores.

pm: One case canteen stores for HMS “Vindictive” lost overboard.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Leave to first part Watch.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and showery.


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7 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[am: Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and showery.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Commenced work taking in cable for HMS “Orama”.

8.0am: Moderate to strong wind. Overcast and fine.

am: Hands employed taking in stores

11.40am: Cast off from Alfred Dock and proceeded, 4 tugs assisting.

11.50am: Entered East float.

Noon: Strong wind. Fine, clear weather.

[pm: West Float Dock Birkenhead]

0.30pm: Entered West float and turned ship.

1.20pm: Entered West float graving dock.

1.40pm: Fast in dock.

4.0pm: Strong wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.0pm: Hands employed variously as required.

8.0pm and Midnight: Strong wind. Overcast and showery.


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8 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[West Float Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Strong wind. Overcast and showery.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Commenced work.

8.0am: Strong wind. Overcast with rain.

am: Hands employed painting masts and funnels and stowing provisions.

Noon: Strong wind. Fine, clear weather.

pm: Hands employed painting masts and funnels.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Overcast and showery.

5.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Strong wind. Fine, clear weather.


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9 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[West Float Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Strong wind. Overcast and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind. Fine clear weather.

am: Hands employed painting masts and funnels, cleaning out chain lockers and No 3 Hold.

pm: Hands employed variously.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Leave to Port Watch.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Overcast and showery.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and showery.


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10 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[West Float Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast, cloudy and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

am: Hands employed painting and cleaning ship.

10.0am: Leave to Starboard Watch till 7am Monday [on this Saturday].

pm: Port watch employed painting ship and cleaning out firemens quarters.

4.0am and 8.0pm: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.0pm: Leave to second part Port Watch.

7.30pm: Two sick berth stewards joined ship.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and showery.


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11 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[West Float Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and rain.

6.15am: Turned to and swept down decks.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and showery.

1.0pm: Leave to first part Port Watch.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast, cloudy.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.


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12 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[West Float Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

am: Hands employed cleaning out firemans quarters and variously.

11.30am: Commenced to flood dock.

2.5pm: Left graving dock and proceeded to berth in Alfred Dock.

4.0pm: Fast alongside. Light wind. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Leave to Port Watch.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and fine.


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13 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

am: Hands employed painting ship and hoisting derricks ready for coaling.

pm: Hands employed taking in stores and painting ship.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Leave to second part Port Watch.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

[Coal Remaining: 1635 tons]


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14 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and showery.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

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

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.0pm: Leave to Port Watch.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and showery.


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15 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

1.15am: Called hands to secure coal elevators.

2.30am: Commenced coaling Port side.

3.30am: Commenced Coaling Starboard side.

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

6.15am: Called hands.

6.45am: Turned to. Lowered Port Whaler.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and showery.

am: Hands employed variously as required.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

pm: Hands employed taking in provisions.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

5.0pm: Leave to first Part Port Watch.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine clear weather.


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16 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Turned to and secured coal lighters.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

am: Hands employed sorting and stowing mails and as necessary.

Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

pm: Hands employed variously as required.

2.30pm: Discharged “Carnarvon’s” mail to shore.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.0pm: Leave to Starboard Watch and second part Port Watch.

7.0pm: Coaling proceeding.


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17 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Turned to and swept down decks.

am: Hands employed painting and cleaning out mess deck.

pm: Hands employed variously as required.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine clear weather.

5.0pm: Coaling proceeding on both sides. Leave to Port Watch and part Starboard Watch.

[Coal Received 2400 tons. Coal Remaining: 3995 tons]


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18 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.30am: Turned to and hauled ship off to allow coal elevators to clear.

7.30am: Fast alongside.

am: Coaling proceeding.

1.0pm: Leave to second part Starboard Watch.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

8.0pm: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.


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19 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.45am: Called hands

6.30am: Hands fell in and employed topping derricks for taking in stores.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

am: Cleared lower deck and set watches Red, White and Blue. Exercised crew at general quarters.

Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

pm: Hands employed taking in stores and cleaning and painting ship.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

6.30pm: Leave for Blue and White watches.


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20 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Red watch employed painting ship.

7.0am: White and Blue watches fell in.

am: Hands employed painting and taking in stores.

9.30am: Four ERA [Engine Room Artificer] ratings discharged to Chatham depot.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and showery.

pm: Hands employed painting, taking in stores and discharging HMS “Bristol’s” mail.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

4.30pm: Clear lower deck and tested ship for stability.

6.30pm: Leave for Red and Blue watches.


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21 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: White watch fell in.

7.0am: Red and Blue watch fell in and commenced work.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

9.0am: 19 Ratings for passage to “Highflier” [HMS Highflyer] joined ship.

10.50am: 1 Rating for passage to Glasgow [presumably HMS Glasgow, not the place] joined ship.

am: Hands employed taking in stores and painting.

pm: Hands employed taking in stores and painting ship.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

7.0pm: Leave to red and white watches.

9.30pm: 1 Boatswain’s Mate RNVR and one Coopers crew joined ship.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and fine.


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22 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Blue Watch fell in and commenced work.

7.0am: White and red watches fell in.

am: Hands employed taking in stores, painting ship and cleaning out firemens quarters.

pm: Hands employed sweeping decks, cleaning out firemans quarters and painting ship.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

5.0pm: Leave to White and Blue watches.

8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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23 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Hands fell in and commenced painting.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

am: Hands employed painting and taking in stores.

10.40am: Exercised crew at General quarters.

pm: Hands employed painting ship and taking in stores.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

6.0pm: Leave for Red and Blue watches.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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24 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast with rain.

5.45am: Called White watch.

6.15am: Watch fell in and commenced work.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and light rain.

am: Hands employed painting ship and taking in stores.

11.0am: Exercised crew at general quarters and man and arm ship stations.

Noon: Light wind. Cloudy with rains.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and light rains.

6.0pm: Leave to Red and White watches till 7.00 am.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.


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25 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Hands fell in and lowered motor boats for test.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and light rains.

9.0am: Hands fell in and exercised at clean ship stations.

11.0am: Exercised crew at Abandon ship stations.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

1.0pm: Special leave to White and Blue watches.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Liberty men fell in.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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26 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Hands fell in and commenced work.

am: Hands employed taking in stores and painting ship.

0.30pm: Worked main engines. Received two 12 oared cutters.

pm: Hands employed variously painting and cleaning.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.0pm: Leave to Red and Blue watches.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: White watch fell in and scrubbed B deck.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

am: Hands employed variously painting and cleaning ship.

Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

pm: Hands employed painting and cleaning and taking in stores.

pm: Discharged 2 ratings to RN Barracks Chatham.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

6.30pm: Leave for Red and White watches till 7am.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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28 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Blue Watch fell in and commenced work.

am: Hands employed taking in stores, and cleaning and painting ship.

pm: Hands employed painting and cleaning ship and taking in stores.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.30pm: Leave to White and Blue watches till 7am.


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29 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

4.15am: One Private RMLI [Royal Marines Light Infantry] joined ship.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: Red watch fell in and washed down A deck.

am: Hands employed cleaning and painting, fitting bottom lines etc.

11.20am: Cleared lower deck and Read articles of war.

pm: Hands employed variously painting and cleaning.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

4.30pm: Discharged 1 rating to RN Barracks Portsmouth.

5.0pm: Leave for Red and Blue watches.


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30 April 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.15am: White watch fell in and commenced work.

am: White watch painting on E deck. Blue watch painting on C deck. A and X guns crews at drill.

pm: Hands employed variously painting and cleaning.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Spooner Seaman RNR discharged to hospital.

10.20pm: Red watch fell in and started working ballast.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and rain.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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[Log page not filled in, with “END” at top of page]



LOGS FOR MAY 1915


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[Left hand side of cover of copy of log for May 1915]

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[Right hand side of cover page, signed by Navigating Officer W de M Baynham]

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[Blank page]


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[Page not filled in but signed by Captain HM Edwards]

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[Page for details of Barometer and Thermometers - not filled in]


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1 May 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Alfred Dock Birkenhead]

1.0am: White Watch employed taking in ballast.

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast with rain.

5.0am: Blue Watch taking in ballast.

7.30am: Shore gang took over work at ballast.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast with light rain.

am: Hands employed variously as required.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

pm: First Part White watch sorting mails. Remaining hands make and mend clothes.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast with rain.

5.0pm: White watch employed taking in ballast.

8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast with heavy rain.

9.0pm: Hands employed hoisting boats and preparing to leave dock.

Midnight: Fresh wind. Overcast and heavy rain.


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2 May 1915

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Anchored River Mersey. Bearings: Rock Lighthouse S84W, Egremont Pier S3W, Ship’s Head S44E]

0.30am: Cast off from wharf and proceeded through locks, tugs assisting. Engines and courses various as required.

1.20am: Cast starboard bower anchor and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Fine, clear weather.

8.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.30am: Exercised crew at Abandon ship stations.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Rock Lighthouse N85W, South Entrance Gladstone Dock N37E, Ship’s Head N18W]

Noon: Moderate wind. Fine, clear weather.

2.15pm: Ship swung to Ebb tide.

[Bearings: Rock Lighthouse S78W, Seacombe Hotel S5W, Ship’s Head S33E]

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Fine, clear weather.

8.30pm: Ship swung to flood tide.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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3 May 1915

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Anchored River Mersey. Bearings: Rock Light S75W, North Wall Light S70E, New Brighton Tower S36W, Ship’s Head S40E]

4.0am: Gentle breeze. Fine, clear weather.

6.30am: Hands fell in and commenced work - washing down etc.

8.0am: Light wind. Fine, hazy weather.

9.0am: Ship swung to flood tide.

9.30am: Exercised crew at General quarters.

Noon: Moderate wind. Fine, clear weather.

2.0pm: Commenced to weigh anchor.

2.33pm: Let go starboard bower anchor in 12.5 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

2.40pm: Finished with engines.

[Bearings: Rock Light House N71W, North Wall Light House N64E, Ship’s Head S25E]

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Fine weather. Slight haze.

4.30pm: Cleared lower deck and read warrent [Warrant] of Thomas Allen.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Fine with slight haze.

10.0pm: Rounds made hourly and reported.

Midnight: Strong wind. Fine, clear weather.


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4 May 1915

At Birkenhead

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Anchored River Mersey]

4.0am: Moderate wind. Fine and clear.

6.35am: Hands fell in and commenced work.

8.0am: Gentle breeze. Cloudy and fine.

9.30am: Exercised crew at General quarters.

Noon: Fresh wind. Overcast and cloudy.

4.0pm: Strong wind. Cloudy with rain squalls.

4.20pm: Weighed anchor and shifted billet.

4.40pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 13 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

8.0pm: Light wind. Fine, hazy weather.

9.40pm: HMS “Alcantara” sailed.

Midnight: Gentle breeze. Fine, hazy weather.


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5 May 1915

At Liverpool

Lat 53.4, Long -3.0

[Anchored River Mersey]

1.0am: HMS “Tuetonic” [Teutonic] sailed.

3.15am: Commenced to swing to ebb.

4.0amL Light wind. Overcast and showery.

6.35am: Hands fell in and commenced work.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and misty.

9.30am: Exercised crew at General Quarters.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and hazy.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze. Fine, cloudy and hazy.

8.0pm: Light wind. Fine and hazy.

11.15pm: Ship swung to flood.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine, clear weather.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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6 May 1915

From Liverpool to St Vincent and at Liverpool

Lat 53.5, Long -3.0

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine, clear weather.

6.45am: Watch and Slipway [?] watch fall in and scrub C deck.

8.0am: Light airs and calms.

10.45am: Stand by and commenced to weigh.

11.0am: Anchor away, courses and speeds to pilot’s orders.

11.20am: Full speed both and departure Liverpool.

Noon: Light wind. Fine, slightly hazy weather.

0.15pm: Formby Light Vessel abeam, reduced speed to discharge pilot.

0.20pm: Full speed. Set Course N56W.

0.40pm: Bar Light Vessel abeam, altered course N74W, streamed and set log. Course altered every 10 minutes 20 degrees each side of N74W.

4.0pm: Light wind, smooth Sea. Fine, clear weather.

pm: Courses various till 5.10 and then set - altering 20 degrees each side every 10 minutes - to make S41W (Standard).

8.0pm: Gentle breeze, smooth Sea. Fine, overcast and cloudy.

pm: Each side of S41W till 9.20 and then a straight course of S41W.

Midnight: Gentle breeze, smooth sea. Overcast and foggy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 4 miles]


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7 May 1915

From Liverpool to St Vincent

Lat 49.6, Long -9.2

4.0am: Moderate wind. Fine, hazy weather.

6.30am: Steering 20 degrees each side of S47W every 10 minutes to make a mean of S47W (Standard).

8.0am: Gentle breeze. Fine hazy weather.

am: Mean standard course till 10.20 S67W - Steering 20 degrees each side every 10 minutes.

10.20am till Noon: S42W mean.

Noon: Gentle breeze. Fine, clear weather.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0pm: Set in heavy rain.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast with rain.

11.0pm: Clocks back 16 minutes.

Midnight: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and foggy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 375 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Bull Point in [Lat] 16 54 N, [Long] 25 01 W, S 21 06 W, 2104 miles]


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8 May 1915

From Liverpool to St Vincent

Lat 44.7, Long -12.0

1.0am: Clocks back 16 minutes.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light airs and calm. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Clocks back 15 minutes and now at ATS [Apparent Time at Ship].

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

am: Log in for 10 minutes after 11.0am.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine, clear weather.

3.15pm: Lat DR [Dead Reckoning] 44 06 N, Long sun 12 21 W.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine, clear weather.

11.0pm: Clocks back 7 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S 21 25 W, 318 miles]


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9 May 1915

From Liverpool to St Vincent

Lat 40.0, Long -14.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

6.0am: Red and White watches employed cleaning ship.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

9.30am: Divisions.

10.0am: Hands to Divine service.

pm: Log not reset at noon.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

10.0pm: Clocks back 4 minutes.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 20 51.5 W, 298 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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10 May 1915

From Liverpool to St Vincent

Lat 35.6, Long -16.7

1.0am: Clocks back 4 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

9.50am: Altered course S36E and variously to intercept SS “ZULEIKA” of London.

10.20am: Resumed course S41W and speed 58 Revs.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.30pm: Evening quarters.

6.0pm: Ceased coaling for day [presumably this refers to moving coal from one place to another; it is relatively unusual to refer to “coaling” when at sea].

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

11.0pm: Clocks back 3 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S22W, 290 miles]


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11 May 1915

From Liverpool to St Vincent

Lat 31.0, Long -18.8

1.0am: Clocks back 3 minutes.

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

5.0am: Clocks back 3 minutes.

6.0am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine, overcast weather.

9.10am: Divisions and prayers.

9.30am: Red watch - Squad drill. White watch boarding boat drill and rifle drill for remainder. Blue watch at Physical drill.

9.45am: General quarters.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

3.0pm: Lat DR 30 24 N, Long sun 19 10.5 W.

4.40pm: Altered course S67W to intercept ship “Transatlantic” of Christiana [now Oslo].

5.0pm: Resumed course S41W.

8.0pm: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: S 20 54 W, 296 miles]


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12 May 1915

From Liverpool to St Vincent

Lat 26.3, Long -21.0

1.0am: Clocks back 2 minutes.

4.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

6.0am: Clocks back 2 minutes. Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Gentle breeze, slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

9.0am: Coaling proceeding.

am: Hands employed cleaning and painting whalers, barges and motor launches and painting ship generally.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

3.0pm: Position DR Lat 25 34 N, Long 21 15 W, Long sun 21 15.5 W.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine, clear weather.

6.0pm: Ceased coaling for day.

11.0pm: Clocks back 2 minutes.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S22 14 W, 301 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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13 May 1915

From Liverpool to St Vincent

Lat 21.8, Long -23.0

1.0am: Clocks back 2 minutes.

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

6.0am: Commenced coaling.

7.0am: Hands employed holystoning their parts of ship.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine, clear weather.

10.0am: Cease coaling.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine, clear weather. Altered course S40W.

3.0pm: Position DR 21 12 N, 23 16 W, Long sun 23 17 W.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine, clear weather.

10.0pm: Clocks back 2 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S 22 16 W, 294 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 May 1915

From Liverpool to St Vincent and at St Vincent [now São Vicente, Cape Verde Islands, harbour at Mindelo]

Lat 17.4, Long -24.8

1.0am: Clocks back 2 minutes.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine, clear weather.

4.10am: Stand by.

5.10am: Stopped engines to transfer passengers and mails to HMS “Marmora”.

6.7am: Resumed Course S39W. Speed 68 Revolutions.

6.9am: Log streamed reading 190.8.

8.0am: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

9.30am: Exercised crew at General quarters.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine. Altered course S45W.

0.50pm: Log in.

1.10pm: Bull Point abeam distant 2 miles.

1.30pm: Courses and speeds various to N [presumably Navigator’s] orders.

2.17pm: Let go Port Anchor in 7 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Fort N89E, Bird Island N9W, Ship’s Head N60E]

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Fine, clear weather.

5.0pm: Coaling proceeding, also discharging “Highflier’s” [HMS Highflyer] stores.

6.45pm: Finished coaling for night.

8.0pm: Light wind. Fine, clear weather. Finished working stores for night.

10.0pm: Discharged to “Highflier” 85 bags of mail for [HMS] Bristol.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S 20 29 W, 282 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 2964 tons]


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15 May 1915

At St Vincent

Lat 16.8, Long -25.0

1.0am: Clocks back 9 minutes [it is unusual to change clocks while in port].

4.0am: Strong wind. Slight sea. Fine cloudy weather. Clocks back 9 minutes.

4.10am: HMS Bristol arrived.

5.15am: Coal lighters alongside.

6.35am: Hands fell in and commenced discharging “Bristol’s” stores.

8.0am and Noon: Fresh wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

11.30am: Let go starboard bower anchor with 15 fathoms cable.

1.0pm: Ceased coaling for day.

4.0pm: Fresh wind, moderate Sea. Fine, clear weather.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: 33 miles]


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16 May 1915

At St Vincent

Lat 16.8, Long -25.0

4.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

6.35am: Hands fell in and cleared up decks.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

10.0am: Divine Service held.

4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine clear weather.


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17 May 1915

At St Vincent

Lat 16.8, Long -25.0

4.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

5.15am: Coal lighters alongside.

6.0am: Waterboat alongside. White watch rigging coaling gear etc.

8.0am: Moderate to fresh wind. Fine, clear weather.

am: Hands employed variously on stores, coaling and refitting boats.

Noon and 4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

pm: Hands employed discharging stores.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine, clear weather.


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18 May 1915

At St Vincent

Lat 16.8, Long -25.0

4.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

5.30am: Coal lighters alongside and commenced coaling.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

am: Hands employed variously cleaning ship.

pm: Hands employed working stores.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine clear weather.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.


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19 May 1915

From St Vincent to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat 16.7, Long -25.2

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.35am: Hands fell in and commenced washing decks.

10.0am: Stand by and commenced to weigh.

10.10am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Revs 58. Courses to Machado Point various.

10.50am: Set Course S40W.

10.55am: Machado Point abeam distant 1.1 miles. Set log.

Noon and 4.0pm: Moderate wind, slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

3.10pm: Position DR 16 03 N, 25 25 W, Long sun 25 26 W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine cloudy weather.

Midnight: Moderate wind, light Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 20 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Abrolhos Rocks in [Lat] 18 06 S, [Long] 38 23 W, S 20 29 W, 2225 miles]

[Coal Received 885 tons. Coal Remaining: 3717 tons]


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20 May 1915

From St Vincent to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat 12.0, Long -27.1

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy clear and fine.

6.38am: [Position] DR 13 7.5 N, 26 32 W, Observed Jupiter 13 03 N, sun 26 41 W.

9.25am: Divisions.

am: Hands employed cleaning paintwork on their respective decks.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

3.10pm: Position DR 11 25 N, 27 17 W, Long sun 27 15 W.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S 21 15 W, 299 miles]


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21 May 1915

From St Vincent to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat 7.8, Long -28.6

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

5.12am: DR 8 43 N, 28 16 W, Position by star 8 44 N, 28 16.5 W.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, clear and cloudy.

9.20am: Housed log.

9.30am: General quarters and firing practice. Courses and speeds various till 11.20.

11.20am: Proceeded S39W, 58 Revs. Streamed log reading 56.4.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

3.15pm: Position SE 7 11.5 N, 28 52 W, Long sun 28 51.5 W.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear and cloudy.

8.0pm: Moderate to light variable winds. Smooth. Overcast, lightning.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with heavy rain.

[Course and Distance made good: S 20 60 W, 268 miles]


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22 May 1915

From St Vincent to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat 3.5, Long -30.2

4.0am: Light variable winds. Smooth. Frequent heavy rains.

6.35am: Hands fell in and commenced usual Saturday routine.

8.0am: Light variable airs and calms. Smooth. Continual heavy rains.

9.0am: Wind from SE and rain ceased.

10.50am: Altered course variously to intercept SS “Nestos” of Athens from Bahia Blanca to Genoa.

11.30am: Resumed course and speed.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine. Altered course S40W.

3.19pm: Position DR 2 52 W, 30 23 W, Long sun 30 26 W.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.10pm: Log foul - hauled in and cleared.

9.20pm: Log streamed (94.5).

10.0pm: Clock back 2 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S 19 13.5 W, 275 miles]


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23 May 1915

From St Vincent to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -0.8, Long -32.0

1.0am: Clocks back 4 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and cloudy - light rains.

5.26am: DR 0 00, 31 31 W, Long sun 0 22 N, 31 36 W.

8.0pm and Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and cloudy.

9.35am: Divisions. 9.45am: Divine Service held.

3.45pm: DR 1 27 S, 32 16 W, Long sun 32 21 W.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and cloudy.

11.0pm: Clock back 2 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S 23 48 W, 278 miles]


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24 May 1915

From St Vincent to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -5.2, Long -33.9

1.0am: Clock back 4 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

5.32am: Position DR 4 04 S, 33 10 W, Position star 3 59 S, 33 25 W. Allowed S19W, 12 knots.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Occasional rain squalls.

11.0am: Empire day ceremonials.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine cloudy weather. Altered course S31W.

3.12pm: Position DR 5 47 S, 34 02 W, Long sun 34 04 W.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.21pm: Position DR 6 22 S, 34 15 W, Position star 6 21 S, 33 16 W.

11.0pm: Clocks back 2 minutes.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S 22 28 W, 288 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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25 May 1915

From St Vincent to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -9.7, Long -35.0

1.0am: Clocks back 4 minutes.

2.56am: Sighted Pernambuco Light S87W (True).

4.0am: Sighted Agostinho Light S69W (True). Moderate wind and Sea. Fine with occasional squalls.

4.49am: Agostinho Light abeam 19 miles.

6.35am: Hands fell in and commenced scrubbing decks.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

10.0am: Log fouled. Hauled in and cleared.

Noon: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

3.6pm: Position DR 10 16 S, 35 14 W, Long sun 35 10 W.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

11.0pm: Clocks back 2 minutes.

Midnight: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 280 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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26 May 1915

From St Vincent to Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -14.2, Long -36.8

1.0am: Clocks back 4 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

7.3am: Position DR 13 14 S, 36 25 W, Position star 13 14 S, 36 28 W.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, clear weather.

10.28am: Lat Ex Meridian Venus 13 55.5 S.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine, clear weather. Altered course S37W.

3.11pm: Position DR 14 45 S, 36 59 W, Long sun 37 04 W. Allowed S21.5W, 38 miles.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

5.59pm: DR 15 16 S, 37 12 W, Position star 15 19 S, 37 21 W.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

10.0pm: Clocks back 3 minutes.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S 20 58 W, 287 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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27 May 1915

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -18.0, Long -38.7 [approximate position]

1.0am: Clocks back 6 minutes.

1.55am: DR 16 48 S, 37 57 W, Position star 16 59 S, 37 51 W.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine cloudy weather.

8.40am: Altered course N76W.

10.20am: Altered course N35E.

11.0am: Courses and speeds various.

11.15am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 15 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine, clear weather.

pm: Clock advanced 1 hour 12 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes West of GMT [Greenwich Mean Time]. Hands employed working stores.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

7.15pm: Finished working stores for the day.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine, clear weather.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 301 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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28 May 1915

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -18.0, Long -38.7

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine clear weather.

7.12am: Commenced to weigh anchor.

7.23am: Anchor aweigh. Helm and engines various as required going alongside HMS “Celtic”.

8.30am: Fast alongside “Celtic”.

am: Hands employed transferring stores to “Celtic”.

[Alongside HMS “Celtic” Abrolhos Rocks]

pm: Hands employed storing “Celtic” and receiving stores for HMS “Kent”.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

7.0pm: Ceased work for the day.


[Number on sick list: 6]


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29 May 1915

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -18.0, Long -38.7

[Alongside HMS Celtic]

1.0am: Gangways and moorings attended to.

2.0am: Rounds made and reported hourly.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine, clear weather.

6.55am: Hands fell in.

7.0am: Hands turned to and employed on stores to and from HMS “Celtic”.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

am: Hands employed on stores.

Noon: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

pm: Hands employed at stores.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Cast off from “Celtic”, engines as required to Anchorage.

6.40pm: Let go port bower anchor in 16 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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30 May 1915

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -18.0, Long -38.7

4.0am: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine, clear weather.

5.45am: Called hands.

6.0am: Hands to breakfast.

7.10am: Collier “British Transport” alongside.

8.0am: First coal hoist.

am: Coaling proceeding at Hatches No 2 and 3.

Noon: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine, clear weather.

1.20pm: Resumed coaling.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Coaling proceeding.

Midnight: Finished coaling.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Coal Remaining: 3060 tons]


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31 May 1915

At Abrolhos Rocks

Lat -18.0, Long -38.7

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

7.30am: Collier cast off. Hands employed cleaning ship.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

pm: Hands employed cleaning ship and taking in stores for HMS “Kent” from HMS “Celtic”.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

5.30pm: Discharged 3 firemen ratings to HMS “Celtic”.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 11]

[Coal Received 460 tons. Coal Remaining: 3502 tons]


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LOGS FOR JUNE 1915


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of log for June 1915]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 June 1915

From Abrolhos Rocks to Rio-de-Janeiro

Lat -18.0, Long -38.7

4.0am: Light airs. Smooth Sea. Fine, clear weather.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

am: Hands employed cleaning and hoisting boats and shifting stores.

pm: Hands cleaning out sleeping spaces.

4.0pm: Light airs, slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.30pm: Commenced to weigh anchor.

5.43pm: Anchor aweigh. Half Speed. Courses various.

5.56pm: Set Course S37W. Speed 56 Revs.

6.5pm: Log streamed and Set.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine, clear weather.

9.0pm: Clocks back 26 minutes.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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2 June 1915

From Abrolhos Rocks to Rio-de-Janeiro

Lat -21.5, Long -40.3

1.0am: Clocks back 25 minutes.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

6.0am: Clocks back 25 minutes.

8.0am: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

10.40am: Stopped engines to transfer mails to collier “Thornhill”.

11.0am: Away boarding boat - man overboard.

11.15am: Man picked up. Courses and engines various picking up life buoys and gear.

Noon: Fresh wind. Moderate Sea. Fine and clear.

0.40pm: Hoisted whaler and proceeded. Course S37W. Revs 56.

4.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast, cloudy and squally.

8.0pm: Strong wind, rough Sea. Overcast and showery.

8.34pm: Cape San Thomé abeam 25.5 miles, log 72.2.

10.0pm: Clocks back 3 minutes.

Midnight: Fresh wind. Moderate Sea. Overcast and squally.

[Course and Distance made good: S 22 24 W, 223 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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3 June 1915

From Abrolhos Rocks to Rio-de-Janeiro

Lat -22.9, Long -43.2

1.0am: Clocks back 3 minutes.

2.43am: Cape Frio abeam, distant 5 miles, altered course N80W.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and frequent rains.

5.12am: Observed Cape Negra Light N49W (True) 13 miles.

8.0am: Light wind. High swell. Overcast and fine.

8.30am: Passed Santa Cruz.

8.40am: Stopped. 8.44am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 19.5 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Fort Villegagnon S70W, Rat Island [Ilha Fiscal] N43W, Ship’s Head N3W]

9.30am: Discharged hospital case and commenced fumigating.

Noon: Dressed ship. Masthead flags and parade for Kings birthday. Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

1.10pm: Pratique granted.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light airs and calms. Overcast and fine.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 210 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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4 June 1915

From Rio-de-Janeiro to Rio-de-La-Plata

Lat -23.5, Long -43.5

4.0am: Calm. Fine clear weather.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine, cloudy weather.

8.30am: Stand by and commenced to weigh.

8.50am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Courses various and Revs 62.

9.0am: Fort Santa Cruz abeam

9.40am: Raza Island abeam 1 mile. Set course S48E. Log set 0.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

3.6pm: Position DR 24 00 S, 43 55 W, Long sun 43 56 W. Allowed 5 36.5 W, 13 knots.

4.0pm: Light airs. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Clock back 2 minutes.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 39 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position in [Lat] 34 40 S, [Long] 53 15 W, S 37 14 W, 844 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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5 June 1915

From Rio-de-Janeiro to Rio-de-La-Plata

Lat -27.3, Long -46.7

1.0am: Altered course S46W. Clocks back 3 minutes.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight sea. Fine, clear weather.

5.0am: Clocks back 3 minutes.

8.0am: Light airs, smooth Sea. Fine, clear weather.

9.0am: Stopped engines and put target over.

am: Courses and speeds various during 1” aiming practice. Fired one round from each gun.

11.30am: Marines at Rifle drill.

11.40am: Set Course S45W. Speed 50 Revs.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

3.13pm: Position DR 27 45 S, 47 04 W, Long sun 46 59 W.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light airs. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

9.45pm: Clocks back 3 minutes.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and rainy.

[Course and Distance made good: S 36 59 W, 288 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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6 June 1915

From Rio-de-Janeiro to Rio-de-La-Plata

Lat -30.2, Long -49.4

1.0am: Clocks back 3 minutes.

4.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and frequent rains.

6.0am: Clocks back 3 minutes.

8.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Cloudy and fine. Altered course S38W. Revs 55.

3.13pm: Position DR 30 39 S, 49 42 W, Long sun 49 36 W. Allowed 5 33 W, 10 knots.

4.0pm: Strong breeze to moderate gale. Very heavy Sea. Fine and clear.

4.45pm: Spoke SS “Appam” [pictured here].

8.0pm: Moderate Gale. Rough Sea. Fine, clear weather.

10.0pm: Clocks back 4 minutes.

Midnight: Moderate Gale. Rough Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 39 17 W, 225 miles]


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7 June 1915

From Rio-de-Janeiro to Rio-de-La-Plata

Lat -32.8, Long -51.1

1.0am: Clocks back 4 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate Gale. Rough Sea. Fine, clear weather.

5.0am: Clocks back 4 minutes.

6.12am: Position, star, [Lat] 32 16 S, [Long] 50 43 W. [Allowed] S29W, 8 knots from noon.

8.0am: Moderate Gale and rough Sea. Fine, clear weather.

10.12am: Lat Venus 32 36 S.

Noon: Cast lead in 32 fathoms, m [mud]. Moderate gale, rough Sea. Fine, clear weather. Altered course S46W. Revs 65.

3.30pm: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] 33 20 S, 51 45 W, Long sun 51 52 W. Allowed S43W (True), 13 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate gale and rough Sea. Fine, clear weather.

5.26pm: Position star 33 32 S, 52 04 W = S46W (True), 12 knots from noon.

8.0pm: Strong wind, rough Sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.30pm: Clocks back 4 minutes.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S 29 59 W, 179 miles]


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8 June 1915

From Rio-de-Janeiro to Rio-de-La-Plata

Lat -35.2, Long -55.5

1.0am: Clocks back 10 minutes.

3.11am: Cape Polonio abeam distant 23.5 miles.

4.0am: Strong wind. Rough sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

5.12am: Cape Santa Maria Light House abeam 10 miles.

8.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine, clear weather.

Noon: Altered course N88W. Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine. Altered course variously approaching anchorage.

1.10pm: Cast Port bower anchor in 7.25 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at English Bank [Uruguay]. Bearings: Flores Island N39W, English Bank Light Vessel S84W, Ship’s Head S67W]

pm: Hands employed discharging stores to HM ships “Glasgow” and “Macedonia”.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

6.0pm: Hoisted all boats and ship secured for sea.

8.0pm: Moderate wind, slight sea. Fine, clear weather.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 272 miles]

[Currents in the 24 hours ending at Noon: Experienced an adverse current of 2 miles an hour since noon yesterday]


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9 June 1915

From Rio-de-la-Plata to Port Stanley

Lat -37.7, Long -55.9

4.0am: Gentle Breeze. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

5.30am: Watch fell in and received stores from HMS “Glasgow”.

7.30am: Commenced to weigh. Stand by. 7.40am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded.

7.48am: Set Course S71E, 68 Revs.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

3.13pm. [Position] DR [Lat] 36 38 S, [Long] 55 46 W, Long sun 55 43 W. Allowed S5W, 14.25 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight swell. Cloudy with light rains.

8.0pm: Light wind. Cloudy and fine. Increasing Southerly swell.

Midnight: Light wind. High swell. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 54 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position [Lat] 51 40 S, [Long] 57 39 W, S 5 5.5 W, 951 miles


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10 June 1915

From Rio-de-la-Plata to Port Stanley

Lat -41.1, Long -56.4

4.0am: Calm. Fine and clear. Heavy Southerly swell.

8.0am: Calm. High swell. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

4.0pm: Light following wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.0pm: Clocks back 4 minutes.

Midnight: Fresh wind and moderate Sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S 6 5.5 W, 317 miles]


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11 June 1915

From Rio-de-la-Plata to Port Stanley

Lat -46.8, Long -57.1

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

8.30am: Hands fell in and commenced cleaning guns and decks.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

2.36pm: [Position] DR [Lat] 47 25 S, [Long] 57 07 W. Long sun 56 37 W.

4.0pm: Fresh wind. Moderate Sea. Fine, clear weather.

4.44pm: Position by star 47 57 S, 56 48 W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, clear weather.

Midnight: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S 4 43.5 W, 340 miles]


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12 June 1915

From Rio-de-la-Plata to Port Stanley

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Moderate swell. Cloudy and fine.

9.45am: Passed Pembroke Light House.

9.56am: Stopped and passed minefield.

10.10am: Cast port bower anchor in 5.5 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Anchored at Port William. Bearings: Flag staff S34W, Navy Point S29E, Ordnance Point S80E (compass), Ship’s Head N40W]

0.20pm: Collier “Manchester Civilian” alongside.

1.0pm: Commenced coaling.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

7.0pm: Ceased coaling for day.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Slight sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.20pm: Paid out to 75 fathoms cable.

10.0pm: Anchor bearings verified. Rounds made and reported.

Midnight: Strong wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine

[Course and Distance made good: 300 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 2660 miles]


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13 June 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

[Anchor] [Bearings: Doctor Point N39E, Ordnance Point N75E, Navy Point S31E, Ship’s Head NW]

4.0am: Moderate wind. Squally. Overcast and fine.

6.40am: Hands commenced coaling.

8.0am: Fresh wind. Squally. Overcast, light rains.

Noon: Moderate wind. Overcast. Fine and clear.

pm: Hands coaling ship.

4.0pm: Moderate to fresh wind. Fine and clear.

7.0pm: Finished coaling for day. Collier cast off.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Fine, clear weather.


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14 June 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Moderate wind. Overcast and fine.

7.50am: Store party left for “Freshfield” [probably this ship].

8.0am: Collier “Manchester Civilian” moored alongside. Light variable airs. Overcast and fine.

8.5am: Commenced coaling.

Noon: Light airs. Overcast. Light rains.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

7.0pm: Ceased coaling for day.

8.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light airs. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.


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15 June 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.45am: Hands fell in - coal ship.

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Fine, clear weather.

am: Hands employed coaling and taking in stores from SS “Freshfield”.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast, light rains.

pm: Hands coaling and working stores on SS “Freshfield”.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast. Light rains.

7.0pm: Ceased coaling for day.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine, clear weather.

10.30pm: Ceased working stores.

Midnight: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Overcast and showery.


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16 June 1915

At Port William

Lat -51.7, Long -57.8

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast. Rain squalls.

6.45am: Commenced coaling and working stores.

8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast. Fine, clear weather.

11.30am: Finished coaling.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

0.25pm: Collier cast off.

3.30pm: All stores complete. Cable party to stations. 3.40pm: Stand by and commenced to weigh.

3.57pm: Anchor aweigh. Engines and helm various to Commander’s orders.

4.0pm: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.10pm: Stop - Passed minefield.

4.20pm: Set Revs 52. 4.25pm: Log streamed.

4.25pm: Cape Pembroke abeam.

4.40pm: Altered course S4E.

5.16pm: Altered course S25W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy with heavy rains.

11.0pm: Clocks back 6 minutes.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Received: 1330 tons. Coal Remaining: 3900 tons]


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17 June 1915

From Port Stanley to Punta Arenas

Lat -52.6, Long -62.3

1.0am: Clocks back 6 minutes.

4.0am: Strong wind, rough Sea. Frequent squalls sleet and snow.

6.0am: Clocks back 6 minutes.

8.0am: Strong wind and rough Sea. Continuous snow and hail.

Noon: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast, hail and snow. Altered course S79W.

1.53pm: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 52 34.5 S, [Long] 62 30 W, Long sun 62 20 W.

4.0pm: Moderate gale, heavy Sea. Overcast, hail and snow.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

10.0pm: Clocks back 9 minutes.

Midnight: Strong wind and moderate sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 204 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Dungeness N 88 13 W, 225 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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18 June 1915

From Port Stanley to Punta Arenas

Lat -52.7, Long -70.1

1.0am: Clocks back 9 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.55am: Observed Cape Virgins [Cabo Virgenes] N79W. Revs 56.

7.50am: Dungeness abeam, altered course S84W. Log hauled in.

8.0am: Strong wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.7am: Cape Possession abeam 5 miles.

9.30am: Orange Bank buoy abeam, altered course S60W.

9.54am: New Bank buoy abeam, altered course S40W.

10.12am: Direction Hill abeam 4.5 miles.

10.30am: Delgada Point 1 mile, altered course S20W.

10.45am: Mendez Point abeam.

11.35am: Triton Bank Buoy abeam, altered course S56W.

Noon: Strong wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

0.33pm: Courses various rounding Cape St Vincent and to anchorage.

2.50pm: Stopped and let go port bower anchor in 18 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

[At anchor Punta Arenas. Bearings: Beacon N24E, Lookout Hill N34W (True), Ship’s Head N73W]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 291 miles]

[Draft Arriving Punta Arenas 26’ 10” Forward, 26’ 8” Aft]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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19 June 1915

From Punta Arenas to Valparaiso

Lat -53.8, Long -71.8

[Anchor] [Bearings: Pier Light N56W, Santa Magdalena Light N21E, Ship’s Head SW]

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

6.35am: Commenced to weigh anchor.

6.50am: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded.

6.55am: Revs 74. Course S33E. 7.0am: Log streamed and set.

8.0am: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Overcast and squally.

9.0am: Santa Anna Point abeam, altered course S2W.

9.40am: Cape San Isidro abeam, altered course S39W.

10.45am: Cape Froward abeam, altered course N88W.

11.46am: Woods Bay abeam.

Noon: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Continuous heavy snow and hail

1.15pm: Rupert Island Light abeam.

2.5pm: Altered course S69W. Cape Crosstides abeam.

2.22pm: El Morion [El Morrion] Light abeam. 2.30pm: Altered course N75W.

4.0pm: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Overcast, frequent snow and hail.

4.30pm: Cape Cooper Key Light abeam.

5.35pm: Cape Upright abeam, altered course N86W.

6.54pm: Felix Point abeam, altered course N71W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Occasional snow squalls.

8.30pm: Altered course West.

10.24pm: Altered course N45W. Revs 70.

10.35pm: Evangelistas Light abeam, log 155.

11.0pm: Clocks back 7 minutes.

Midnight: Strong wind, rough Sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 118 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Charles Island N68W, 18 miles]

[Draft leaving Punta Arenas Forward 26’ 9”, Aft 26’ 8”]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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20 June 1915

From Punta Arenas to Valparaiso

Lat -49.4, Long -76.6

1.0am: Clock back 7 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate gale, high sea. Fine, clear weather.

8.0am: Strong wind. Rough confused sea. Overcast and squally.

Noon: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Cloudy and fine.

1.0pm: Wind shifted to NW.

2.15pm: [Position] DR [Lat] 48 54 S, [Long] 76 30.5 W, Position sun and moon 49 00 S, 76 28.5 W.

4.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and squally.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Overcast and squally.

11.55pm: Cape Raper abeam, distant 18 miles.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 338 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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21 June 1915

From Punta Arenas to Valparaiso

Lat -44.2, Long -75.5

1.0am: Clocks advanced 5 minutes.

4.0am: Strong wind and rough Sea. Overcast and frequent rains.

8.0am: Moderate Gale and heavy Sea. Continuous heavy rains.

10.30am: Wind shifted to West.

Noon: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Overcast and Cloudy.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Confused sea. Overcast and squally.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Confused sea. Occasional showers.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Confused sea. Occasional rain showers.

[Course and Distance made good: N 8 42.5 E, 316 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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22 June 1915

From Punta Arenas to Valparaiso

Lat -38.7, Long -74.3

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.40am: Position star 39 57 S, 74 52 W.

7.8am: Altered course NORTH.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

11.30am: Altered course Variously to intercept SS “Oldfield Grange”.

Noon: Light wind, slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

0.20pm: Resumed Course N3W. Revs 72.

1.25pm: Mocha Island Light abeam 9 miles.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

4.45pm: Tucapel Light abeam 11 miles.

7.12pm: North Point Santa Maria abeam 8 miles.

8.0pm: Calm. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 9 09 E, 339 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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23 June 1915

From Punta Arenas to Valparaiso

Lat -33.1, Long -71.8

1.40am: Cape Carranza abeam 19.5 miles.

4.0am: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

6.26am: Position star [Lat] 34 19 S, [Long] 72 35 W.

8.0am: Gentle breeze. Slight sea. Fine, clear weather.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

0.7pm: Curamilla [Curaumilla] Point abeam distant 6.25 miles.

0.50pm: Stand by, altered course variously approaching Anchorage.

1.0pm: Cast port bower anchor in 38 fathoms and veered to 105 fathoms cable.

1.15pm: Received visit and HBM [His Britannic Majesty’s] Consul General.

4.0pm: Light airs, smooth. Fine and clear.

pm: Hands employed receiving stores.

8.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Finished stores.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 358 miles]

[Draft Arriving Valparaiso Forward 25’ 9”, Aft 26’ 3”]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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24 June 1915

From Valparaiso to Sechura Bay

Lat -32.9, Long -71.6 [estimated]

[Anchor] [Bearings: Angeles Point West, Light S26W (compass), Ship’s Head N10W]

4.0am and 8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.35am: Hands scrub and wash decks. Water boat alongside.

11.40am: Commenced to weigh.

11.50am: Anchor aweigh. Set Course N33W, Revs 70.

Noon: Log streamed and set. Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, clear weather.

3.16pm: [Position] DR [Lat] 32 16 S, [Long] 71 55 W, Long sun 72 01 W. Allowed N18W, 14.6 knots.

4.0pm: Fresh wind and moderate Sea. High SW swell.

8.0pm: Fresh wind. High SW swell. Fine, clear weather.

Midnight: Strong wind. High SW swell. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 15 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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25 June 1915

From Valparaiso to Sechura Bay

Lat -27.6, Long -73.7

4.0am: Fresh wind. High swell. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine, cloudy weather. Altered course N32W.

pm: Hands coaling and cleaning parts of ship.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.0pm: Pumped out No 6 Tanks.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 18 29 W, 346 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position in [Lat] 6 00 S, [Long] 81 12 W, N 18 14 W, 1361 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5[


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26 June 1915

From Valparaiso to Sechura Bay

Lat -21.9, Long -76.0

1.0am: Clocks back 9 minutes.

4.0am: Gentle breeze. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Hands employed coaling and cleaning parts of ship.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

Noon: Light wind. Slight sea. Fine, clear weather. Altered course N30W.

2.37pm: [Position] DR [Lat] 21 19 S, [Long] 76 14 W, Long sun 76 17 W. Allowed N18W, 14.5 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind, slight sea. Fine, clear weather.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight sea. Fine, cloudy weather.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 20 10 W, 360 miles]

[Currents in the 24 hours ending at Noon: Since departure Valparaiso N59W, 16 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 June 1915

From Valparaiso to Sechura Bay

Lat -16.3, Long -77.9

1.0am: Clocks back 9 minutes.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 17 22.5 W, 354 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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28 June 1915

From Valparaiso to Sechura Bay

Lat -10.6, Long -79.4

1.0am: Clocks back 3 minutes.

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

2.47pm: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 9 58 S, [Long] 79 54 W, Long sun 80 13 W. Allowed N17W, 40 miles.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 17 20.5 W, 356 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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29 June 1915

From Valparaiso to Sechura Bay

Lat -5.8, Long -81.0 [estimated from anchor bearings]

3.5am: Lobos de Afuera Light abeam 14.5 miles.

4.0am: Gentle breeze. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

5.7am: Lobos de Tierra abeam 15 miles.

7.30am: Altered course N6E.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.17am: Stopped. 9.24am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 25 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable. HMS “Orama” in harbour.

am: Collier “Otto Heckmann” alongside.

Noon: Light airs, smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Pisura Point S46W, Fall of land off Foca Point N26W (compass), Ship’s Head S52E]

2.0pm: Collier left with stores for HMS “Orama”.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 315 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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30 June 1915

At Sechura Bay [Peru] [some additional information here]

Lat -5.8, Long -81.0

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

5.45am: HMS “Orama” left.

11.45am: HMS “Newcastle” arrived.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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LOGS FOR JULY 1915


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for July 1915]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 July 1915

Lat -5.8, Long -81.0

[Anchored in Sechura Bay]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine, clear weather.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.30am: Court for Court Martial opened.

2.30pm: Court Martial ended.

3.0pm: Hoist all boats and prepare for sea.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.22pm: Commenced to weigh.

6.33pm: Anchor aweigh. Courses and speeds various leaving.

6.48pm: Set Course N44W. Revs 50.

7.5pm: Log streamed and set.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

11.48pm: Altered course N9W.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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2 July 1915

From Sechura Bay to Rendezvous

Lat -3.4, Long -80.9

0.24am: Observed Pariña Point [Punta Pariñas] Light N41E (compass).

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

5.30am - 6.50am: Altered course variously to intercept PSNC [Pacific Steam Navigation Company] “Guatemala” [listed here].

8.0am: Light wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear.

11.2am: Lat Venus 3 31 S.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear. Altered course N54E.

3.0pm: Altered course S82W.

3.30pm: Altered course N82E. Revs 40.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

5.30pm: Altered course S82W.

7.16pm: Altered course N82E.

8.0pm: Altered course S82W. Revs 37.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 191 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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3 July 1915

From Sechura Bay

Lat -3.1, Long -80.6

2.30am: Altered course N82E.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and cloudy.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

8.17am: Altered course S80W.

8.35am: Altered course and speeds variously to intercept SS “Tranquebar” of Copenhagen [probably Tranquebar (1) listed here].

10.0am: Stopped - Housed log. 10.30am: Resumed Course S80W, Revs 37.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Altered course N82E. Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.36pm: Courses various and full speed to intercept sailing ship.

5.10pm: Course N84E. Revs 37.

8.0pm: Altered course S80W. Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 190 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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4 July 1915

From Sechura Bay Patrolling

Lat -3.1, Long -80.9

2.30am: Altered course N84E, log 115.

4.0am and 8.0am: Gentle breeze, slight sea. Overcast and fine.

8.40am: Altered course S6E. 9.0am: Altered course S82W.

Noon: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

1.0pm: Altered course N84E.

3.0pm: Working up to full speed to intercept collier “Trader” [possibly this ship].

3.36pm: Revs 40. Collier to take station 0.5 mile astern.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine. Set Course S32W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

10.0pm: Increased to full speed and altered course variously to intercept Peruvian SS “Pachitea”.

pm: Courses and speeds various picking up collier.

11.0pm: Course S32W.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 189 miles]

[Number in sick list: 6]


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5 July 1915

From Patrolling Station to Sechura Bay

Lat -5.4, Long -81.3

1.0am: Altered course S8E.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.17am: Altered course and speeds variously to intercept SS “Chincha” (American) [Chincha (1) listed here].

7.30am: Streamed log, altered course S22E. Revs 60.

8.0am: Gentle breeze. Slight sea. Fine, clear weather.

Noon: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine. Altered course S50E.

2.29pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 27 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable.

3.20pm: Collier “Otto Trenchmann” alongside.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear.

4.50pm: Commenced coaling.

8.0pm: Ceased coaling.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 207 miles]

[Draft Arriving: Forward 23’ 6”, Aft 26’ 6”]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Coal Remaining: 2458 tons]


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6 July 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.8, Long -81.0 [estimated]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.0am: Commenced coaling.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Ceased coaling.

6.30pm: Collier cast off and proceeded to sea.

8.10pm: Commenced to weigh anchor.

8.24pm: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded. Course S62W. Revs 70.

10.27pm: Altered course S27E.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 32 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Draft leaving: Forward 25’ 3”, Aft 26’ 3”]

[Coal Received: 750 tons. Coal Remaining: 3174 tons]


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7 July 1915

From Sechura Bay to Callao

Lat -8.8, Long -79.9

3.0am: Lobos de Afuera abeam 15 miles, altered course S41W.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Log foul. Hauled in and cleared.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

9.53am: Altered course S42E.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine. Altered course S45E. Revs 62.

3.7pm: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 9 21 S, [Long] 79 30 W, Long sun 79 31 W. Allowed S37E, 40 miles.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight sea. Fine, clear weather.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight sea. Overcast, occasional rains.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 210 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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8 July 1915

From Sechura Bay to Callao [Peru]

Lat -12.1, Long -77.2

3.15am: Huara Light House abeam 15.5 miles altered course S65E.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight sea. Overcast and cloudy.

6.12am: Observed San Lorenzo Island Bearing S51E.

7.35am: Reduced speed and altered course variously approaching anchorage.

7.50am: Cast port bower anchor in 9 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth and fine.

9.30am: Received OOG [Officer of the Guard].

[Anchor] [Bearings: Old Light House S71, South end Fronton Island S8E (compass), Ship’s Head S42E]

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and light rains.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 254 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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9 July 1915

From Callao to Mollendo

Lat -12.6, Long -77.2

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Overcast and light rains.

7.50am: Commenced to weigh.

8.0am: Anchor aweigh. Courses various. Light wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear.

10.4am: Reduced speed and stopped to transfer mails to [HMS] “Newcastle”.

10.45am: Resumed S30E. Revs 60.

Noon: Light airs, smooth. Overcast and fine. Altered course S32E.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 41 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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10 July 1915

From Callao to Mollendo

Lat -15.8, Long -75.0

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 235 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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11 July 1915

From Callao to Mollendo [Peru] and Mejillones

Lat -17.1, Long -72.2

2.30am: Altered course N84E.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

4.30am: Sighted Mollendo N45E.

4.45am: Altered course S84W.

5.35am: Altered course N60E. 5.50am: Housed log.

7.40am: Cast port bower anchor in 26 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable.

8.0am: Light wind. Very heavy swell. Fine, clear weather.

[Mollendo]

9.26am: Commenced to weigh anchor.

9.40am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course S10E. Revs 50.

10.10am: Altered course S77W. Revs 40.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

1.30pm: Altered course S28E to take position ahead of collier “Trader”. Revs 42.

2.0pm: Streamed and set log.

4.0pm: Light wind. SW swell. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind. High swell. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 219 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of rendezvous in [Lat] 17 08 S, [Long] 72 37 W, S87W, 18 miles]

[Draft Arriving and leaving: Forward 24’ 9”, Aft 25’ 11”]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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12 July 1915

From Mollendo to Mejillones

Lat -20.0, Long -71.5

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 196 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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13 July 1915

From Mollendo to Mejillones [Chile]

Lat -23.1, Long -70.5 [estimated]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light airs. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

7.46am: Altered course S10E.

9.0am: Reduced speed. 9.5am: Stopped.

9.10am: Cast port bower anchor in 21 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Angamos Point N52W, Tetas de Mejillones N68.5W, Mount Mejillones S66.5W, Ship’s Head S47E]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 191 miles]

[Draft Arriving: Forward 25’ 0”, Aft 25’ 10”]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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14 July 1915

From Mejillones to Arica

Lat -22.6, Long -70.9

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.36am: Commenced to weigh.

8.40am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. 8.50am: Set Course N34W, 60 Revs.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine. Altered course N6W.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light variable airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 38 miles]

[Draft leaving: Forward 24’ 11”, Aft 25’ 10”]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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15 July 1915

From Mejillones to Arica

Lat -20.4, Long -72.0

3.15am: Altered course S48W. Revs 64.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

10.10am: Stopped. Hauled log in.

10.50am: Proceeded N47W, 31 Revs. Collier “Trader” in company.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine. Altered course N36E, left collier.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 229 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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16 July 1915

From Arica to Sechura Bay

Lat -18.5, Long -70.3 [estimated]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.7am: Altered course S88E and variously approaching anchorage.

8.35am: Cast port bower anchor in 10 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Anchored at Arica. Bearings: Lighthouse S5W, Church S40E, Ship’s Head S35W]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

5.50pm: Commenced to weigh. 5.55pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded.

6.0pm: Set Course N70W. Revs 54. 6.5pm: Log streamed and set.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.30pm: Exercised crew at Action stations. 9.0pm: Secure.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 166 miles]

[Draft Arriving: Forward 24’ 7”, Aft 25’ 10”]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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17 July 1915

From Arica to Sechura Bay

Lat -16.9, Long -73.3

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine, clear weather.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather. Altered course N65W. Revs 55.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: N 59 56.5 W, 196 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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18 July 1915

From Arica to Sechura Bay

Lat -14.2, Long -76.8

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

7.8am: Altered course West and variously taking station ahead of collier “Trader”.

7.37am: Set Course N40W. Revs 34.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and occasional showers. Altered course N39W.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

pm: Collier “Trader” in company.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Fresh wind. Rough Sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 255 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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19 July 1915

From Arica to Sechura Bay

Lat -11.9, Long -78.3

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.20am: Position star [Lat] 12 20 S, [Long] 77 58.5 W.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

am and pm: Collier “Trader” in company.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine. Altered course N37W. Revs 32.

3.0pm: Position DR 11 35 S, 78 26 W, Long sun 78 28 W. Allowed N28W, 18 miles.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

pm: Collier “Trader” in company.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 32 22 W, 163 miles

[Number on sick list: 7]


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20 July 1915

From Arica to Sechura Bay

Lat -9.4, Long -79.5

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.37am: Altered course Variously to intercept Peruvian barque “Callao”.

8.0am: Resumed Course N36W. Revs 32.

am: Collier "Trader" in company.

3.12pm: Position sun Lat 9 08 S, Long 79 49 W.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 26 34 W, 165 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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21 July 1915

From Arica to Sechura Bay

Lat -7.5, Long -80.8

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

am: Collier “Trader” in company.

9.10am: Stopped and dropped target. Housed log.

9.15am: Revs 30. Courses various during 1” aiming practice.

11.30am: Resumed course N36W. Revs 50.

3.2pm: Position DR 7 07 S, 80 54 W, Long sun 81 14 W.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.55pm: Altered course S35E.

7.35pm: Altered course N35W.

8.30pm: Lobos de Tierra abeam 14 miles, log 55.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 32 26.5 W, 138 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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22 July 1915

From Arica to Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long - 81.0 [estimated]

2.30am: Altered course N8W, log 94.

4.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.30am: Altered course N77E.

7.26am: Stand by. Courses and speed various to Commander’s orders.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.5am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 27.5 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

10.20am: Collier “Trader” fast alongside.

10.40am: Commenced coaling.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

6.40pm: Ceased coaling for day.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Draft Arriving: Forward 23’ 6”, Aft 26’ 7”]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Coal Remaining: 2300 tons]


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23 July 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long - 81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.15am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.45pm: Ceased coaling for day.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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24 July 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long - 81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

6.30am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, clear weather. Ceased coaling.

4.40pm: Collier cast off.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Coal Received: 1100 tons. Coal Remaining: 3364 tons]


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25 July 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long - 81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Patrol boat returned. Arms and Ammunition returned [which is a little odd as departure of patrol boat not mentioned].

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

11.0am: Commenced to weigh. Stand By.

11.5am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. 11.15am: Set Course N35W. Revs 60.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

2.6pm: Foco [Foca] Island abeam, altered course N13E.

3.5pm: Altered course variously approaching anchorage.

3.40pm: Cast port bower anchor in 9.75 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

[Anchored Port Payta [Paita, Peru]]

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Patrol boat on duty.

[Course and Distance made good: 8 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Payta, Various 42 miles]

[Draft leaving: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 26’ 0”]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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26 July 1915

From Payta to Sechura Bay

Lat -5.1, Long -81.1 [estimated]

1.0am: Patrol boat on duty

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

2.50pm: Commenced to weigh.

3.10pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Revs 50.

3.23pm: Set Course S80W.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.30pm: Altered course variously to intercept SS “Fenice”, Callao to Zorrittos [Zorritoz, Peru].

5.20pm: Altered course S15W. Revs 60.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 42 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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27 July 1915

From Payta to Sechura Bay and at Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0 [estimated]

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.30am: Altered course variously to anchorage.

7.28am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 27.5 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

am: HMS “Newcastle” at anchor.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 103 miles]

[Draft Arriving: Forward 26’ 3”, Aft 26’ 0”]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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28 July 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine, clear weather.

4.10am: HMS Newcastle weighed and proceeded.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

10.0am: Exercised crew at Abandon ship stations.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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29 July 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am, 8.0am, Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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30 July 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

7.0am: Collier “Trader” alongside.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.30am: HMS “Kent” arrived.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

pm: Hands employed discharging “Kent’s” stores into collier “Trader”.

1.25pm: HMS “Newcastle” arrived.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

10.0pm: Hands discharging stores.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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31 July 1915

From Sechura Bay to Callao

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

3.0am: Stores completed. Piped down.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.30am: Collier “Trader” cast off.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

am: “Newcastle’s” divers employed cleaning under water valves.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

2.30pm: Hoisted all boats and prepared for sea.

2.50pm: Commenced to weigh.

2.58pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded.

3.0pm: Set Course S69W. Revs 55.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.6pm: Altered course variously to intercept SS “Curacao”.

6.35pm: Resumed Course S31E. Revs 56.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.50pm: Sighted Lobos de Afuera bearing S37E (True), altered course S32E.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft leaving: Forward 26’ 0”, Aft 25’ 6”]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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LOGS FOR AUGUST 1915


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[Left hand side of cover of Log for August 1915]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 August 1915

Lat -8.8, Long -79.6

0.25am: Lobos de Afuera abeam 7 miles.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light airs. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 226 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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2 August 1915

From Sechura Bay to Callao and at Callao

Lat -12.1, Long -77.2 [estimated]

2.26am: Observed Huarta Light S66E.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.25am: Majorca Island [Isla Mazorca] Light abeam 17.5 miles.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.46am: Cast port bower anchor in 9 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine and cloudy.

[Anchor] [Bearings: East end Fronton Island S9E, Old Light House S70W, Ship’s Head S80E]

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 242 miles]

[Draft Arriving: Forward 25’ 6”, Aft 25’ 3”]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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3 August 1915

From Callao to Sechura Bay

Lat -11.6, Long -77.7

1.15am: Water boat alongside.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Floating dock S69E, Mole Light N88E, Ship’s Head S35E]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.50am: Commenced to weigh anchor.

8.0am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.10am: Set Course N55W. Revs 50.

8.25am: North end San Lorenzo [Island] abeam. Set log.

Noon, 4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

0.57pm: Majorca Island Light abeam 9.25 miles.

4.0pm: Working up to 76 Revs.

5.0pm: Read Warrant No 23.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 39 miles]

[Draft leaving: Forward 26’ 2”, Aft 25’ 1”]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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4 August 1915

From Callao to Sechura Bay

Lat -6.8, Long -80.9

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

10.57am: Lobos de Afuera Light House abeam, distant 8 miles, log 236.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.37pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 32 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable. HMS “Newcastle” and “Kent” arrived.

5.0pm: Collier “Trader” alongside.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 350 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Remaining: 2873 tons]


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5 August 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

6.40am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

pm: Hands coaling ship.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.45pm: Finished coaling for day.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 70 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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6 August 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.15am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

pm: Hands coaling ship.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.45pm: Finished coaling for day.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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7 August 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.10am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

2.0pm: Shifted collier.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Pumped out after peak.

6.30pm: Finished coaling and cast off collier.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.


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8 August 1915

From Sechura Bay to Chatham Island

Lat -5.4, Long -81.7

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

7.33am: Commenced to weigh.

7.40am: Anchor aweigh. Turned ship and proceeded.

7.48am: Set Course N74W. Revs 60.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

11.0am: Altered course and speed variously to intercept collier “Gisela” [probably Gisella].

11.50am: Resumed Course N69W. Revs 60.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Cloudless and fine.

0.30pm: Meridian Altitude sun 5 19 S.

4.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.20pm: Lat 4 57 S, Long 82 33.5 W.

8.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Fine, clear weather.

Midnight: Light airs. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good N61W, 44 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Chatham Island in [Lat] 1 00 S, [Long] 89 40 W, N61W, 548 miles]

[Draft Leaving: Forward 26’ 4”, Aft 27’ 8”]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Coal Received: 1200 tons. Coal Remaining: 3954 tons]


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9 August 1915

From Sechura Bay to Chatham Island

Lat -3.1, Long -86.2

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

3.26pm: Position Observed 2 39 S, 86 46 W, DR [Dead Reckoning] 2 43 S, 86 46 W.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 62 41 W, 307 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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10 August 1915

From Sechura Bay to Chatham Island and at Chatham Island [now Isla San Cristóbal, in the Galapagos]

Lat -0.9, Long -89.6 [estimated from anchor bearings]

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

5.22am: Altered course S67E. 5.42am: Altered course N67W.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

10.45am: Cast port bower anchor in 38 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Anchored Chatham Island. Bearings: Dalrymple Rock [Roca Dalryimple] N49W, Lido Point S3W, Ship’s Head N81E]

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 260 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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11 August 1915

From Chatham Island to Payta

Lat -1.2, Long -89.1

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and passing showers.

6.55am: Commenced to weigh anchor.

7.5am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. 7.20am: Set Course S87W. Revs 50.

7.56am: Altered course S73E.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

3.37pm: [Position] DR 1 30 S, 88 27 W, Long sun 88 35 W. Allowed S65E, 12 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 48 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position in [Lat] 5 05 S, [Long] 81 05 W, S 64 9.5 E, 535 miles]

[Draft leaving: Forward 26’ 1”, Aft 27’ 1”]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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12 August 1915

From Chatham Island to Payta

Lat -3.3, Long -85.4

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy. Occasional showers.

6.29am: Position star [Lat] 2 53 S, [Long] 86 20 W.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and showery.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.19pm: Position DR 3 28 S, 84 45W. Position Observed 3 28 S, 84 45 W. Allowed S66E, 41 miles.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 61 08 E, 257 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Payta S 66 56 E, 278 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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13 August 1915

From Chatham Island to Payta and Sechura Bay

Lat -5.0, Long -81.2

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine. Altered course variously approaching anchorage.

0.27pm: Cast starboard anchor in 10 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at Payta]

3.12pm: Commenced to weigh. 3.17pm: Anchor aweigh.

3.24pm: Set Course N66W. Revs 74.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.40pm: Altered course S14E.

5.45pm: Altered course N11W.

7.15pm: Altered course N69W. Revs 35.

7.40pm: Altered course S3E.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

11.40pm: Altered course and speed variously to intercept SS “Capac” London [possibly this ship].

Midnight: Set Course S42W. Revs 50. Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 66 56 E, 272 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 August 1915

From Payta to Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.1

0.40am: Altered course S3E.

2.45am: Altered course N3W.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

7.0am: Altered course N51E. Revs 60.

7.50am: Altered course S88E.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, clear weather.

0.42pm: Made fast alongside “Trader”.

1.3pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 34 fathoms, 75 fathoms cable.

1.50pm: Commenced coaling.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

11.45pm: Finished coaling.

11.55pm: Collier cast off.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 196 miles]

[Draft Arriving: Forward 26’ 4”, Aft 26’ 0”]

[Coal Remaining: 3550 tons]


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15 August 1915

From Sechura Bay

Lat -5.5, Long -81.2

0.5am: Missed second whaler. Sent out search party

2.40am: Search party returned.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast, light rain.

4.3am: Commenced to weigh.

4.25am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded.

4.28am: Set Course N44W. Revs 50.

7.35am: Foca Island abeam. 7.45am: Altered course N2E.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.35am: Altered course N30W to intercept collier “Gisela” [Gisella]. Revs 60.

9.20am: Set Course S34E.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

1.42pm: Stopped - away second barge. Proceeded to Anchorage.

2.8pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 36 fathoms veered to 60 fathoms cable.

3.15pm: Collier “Gisella” arrived. [Note variation in spelling of name of this ship]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

7.0pm: Search parties returned, hoisted boats.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 87 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Received: 400 tons. Coal Remaining: 3907 tons]


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16 August 1915

From Sechura Bay to Iquique

Lat -6.6, Long -81.0

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.45am: Commenced to weigh.

6.50am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded.

7.0am: Set course S76W. Revs 63.

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

11.38am: Lobos de Tierra abeam 11 miles.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

2.5pm: Lobos de Afuera abeam 11 miles.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 60 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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17 August 1915

From Sechura Bay to Iquique

Lat -10.0, Long -79.3

4.0am: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.10am: Position star [Lat] 9 19 S, [Long] 79 43 W.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

3.30pm: [Position] DR [Dead Reckoning] 10 24 S, 79 06 W, Long sun 79 12 W. Allowed S30E, 8 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 25 33 E, 225 miles]

[Number on sick list. 6]


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18 August 1915

From Sechura Bay to Iquique

Lat -12.4, Long -77.8

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

pm: Position Simultaneous sun and moon [Lat] 12 35.5 S, [Long] 77 39 W.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight swell. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S 33 8.5 E, 168 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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19 August 1915

From Sechura Bay to Iquique

Lat -14.6, Long -76.3

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.0am: Stopped and lowered target. Courses and speeds various during 1” target practice.

11.10am: Proceeded Course S56E. Revs 60.

Noon, 4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S33E, 160 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: Of Iquique S 46 22 E, 484 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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20 August 1915

From Sechura Bay to Iquique

Lat -17.6, Long -73.0

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon, 4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S46.5E, 262 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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21 August 1915

From Sechura Bay to Iquique

Lat -20.2, Long -70.2 [estimated]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

11.24am: Stand by. Reduced speed approaching anchorage.

11.44am: Cast port bower anchor in 19.5 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth, Fine and clear.

[Anchored at Iquique. Bearings: Hospital S46E, Cathedral S27E, Lighthouse S6W]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 223 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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22 August 1915

At Iquique

Lat -20.2, Long -70.2

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

11.40am: Commenced to weigh. 11.45am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded.

11.50am: Course S80W. Revs 60.

Noon: Light airs. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

0.35pm: Altered course S9E. Revs 35.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 2 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Anchorage Various 179 miles]

[Draft leaving: Forward 26’ 6”, Aft 26’ 5”]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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23 August 1915

At Iquique [though actually near Mejillones, based on information in log]

Lat -23.0, Long -70.4 [estimated]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.45am: Revs 54, altered course to intercept SS El Zoro [probably El Zorro] of London.

8.8am: Course S14E.

10.20am: Altered course various approaching anchorage.

11.16am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 60 fathoms and veered to 120 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

0.25pm: Collier “Trader” alongside.

1.10pm: Commenced coaling.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Mount Mejillones S41W, Blanco Rock S70E]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.45pm: Ceased coaling.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 183 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Remaining: 3478 tons]


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24 August 1915

From Anchorage at Sea to Antofagasta

Lat -23.0, Long -70.4

[Anchor] [Bearings: Mount Mejillones S31W, Angamos Point [Punta Angamos] S51W]

4.0am and 8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.10am: Commenced coaling.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine, clear weather.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Mount Mejillones S41W, White Pyramid S45E (True)]

2.0pm: Finished coaling.

3.50pm: Finished stores.

4.0pm: Cast off collier. Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Commenced to weigh. 6.10pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded.

6.28pm: Course West. Revs 40.

8.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth Overcast and fine.

[Coal Received: 540 tons. Coal Remaining: 3990 tons]


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25 August 1915

From Anchorage to Antofagasta

Lat -23.6, Long -70.4 [estimated]

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.15am: Altered course N9W. 4.50am: Altered course S9E.

5.30am: Altered course N9W. 6.15am: Altered course S81W.

7.30am: Altered course N81E.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

10.20am: Cast port bower anchor in 33 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Anchor] [Bearings: White Anchor S65E, Light Buoy S40E]

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

6.30pm: All boats hoisted.

8.0pm: Light variable airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 105 miles]


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26 August 1915

From Antofagasta

Lat -24.1, Long -70.7

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.55am: Commenced to weigh.

9.5am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded.

9.20am: Set Course S27W. Revs 60.

10.0am: Revs 64. 10.52am: Altered course S3W.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine. Revs 65.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 33 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position in [Lat] 37 00 S, [Long] 74 00 W, S 12 22.5 W, 792 miles]

[Draft leaving: Forward 25’ 10”, Aft 27’ 6”]


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27 August 1915

From Antofagasta

Lat -29.0, Long -71.9

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and light rain.

6.56pm: Altered course S64W to intercept collier “Gisella”. 7.10 Resumed course

7.10pm: Resumed course South. Revs 40.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 12 49.5 W, 299 miles]


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28 August 1915

From Antofagasta

Lat -32.4, Long -72.8

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

am: Collier “Gisella” in company.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and clear.

5.55pm: Position by star [Lat] 32 58 S, [Long] 72 53W.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 209 miles]


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29 August 1915

From Antofagasta to Coronel

Lat -34.8, Long -73.2

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

5.56am: Position by star 34 07 S, 72 59 W.

am: Collier “Gisella” in company.

Noon: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Position by star 35 28 S, 73 18 W.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: S 6 50.5 W, 147 miles]


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30 August 1915

From Antofagasta to Coronel and at Coronel

Lat -37.0, Long -73.2 [estimated]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

7.25am: Altered course variously and stopped to board “Otto Trechmann” [probably Otto Trenchmann].

8.20am: Proceeded Course N81E. Revs 40

9.25am: Cast port bower anchor in 11 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Puchocho Point N78W, Lota Point S6E, Mole N33E]

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 144 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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31 August 1915

From Coronel to Arauco Bay

Lat -36.8, Long -73.4

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.46am: Commenced to weigh.

9.0am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course S80W. Revs 50.

10.0am: Altered course N44W.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine. Altered course S26E. Revs 38.

2.0pm: Stopped engines and sent party to rig wireless on collier “Gisella”.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.0pm: Hoisted boats and proceeded with HMS “Kent” to anchorage. Courses and speeds various.

6.56pm: Cast port bower anchor in 36 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and misty.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Continuous light rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 25 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1915


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for September 1915]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 September 1915

At Arauco Bay

Lat -37.2, Long -73.4

[Anchor] [Bearings: Santa Maria Light N74W, Lavapie Point Light S56W, Ship’s Head N50W]

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and light rain.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast, misty, showery.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast, rain, fog.

6.0pm: All boats hoisted.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: 19 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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2 September 1915

From Arauco Bay

Lat -36.9, Long -73.4

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and showery.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.50am: Commenced to weigh. 9.55am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded in company with collier “Gisella”.

10.20am: Course N11W. Revs 40.

Noon: Moderate to Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Overcast and hazy.

3.32pm: Tumbes Point bore N71E (compass) 8.5 miles.

4.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and hazy. Stopped.

4.20pm: Revs 35. 4.30pm: Altered course N23W.

7.0pm: Stopped and hove to N22W.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Rough sea. Heavy rains

10.10pm: Course N60W. Revs 32.

11.15pm: Stopped and hove to.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and rain squalls.

[Course and Distance made good: N2E, 8 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Rendezvous 15 miles NW of Tumbes Point Light, N2.5E, 27 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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3 September 1915

From Arauco Bay to Rendezvous 15 miles NW of Tumbes Point

Lat -36.5, Long -73.3

2.10am: Observed Quiriquina Light S60E (compass).

3.20am: Course West. Revs 35.

4.0am: Moderate to fresh wind. Moderate Sea. Overcast and showery. Stopped.

6.10am: Course S60E. Revs 35

7.10am: Stopped.

8.0am: Light wind. High swell. Cloudy and fine.

9.20am: Set Course S30W. Revs 32.

9.50am: Stopped - Hove to.

11.5am: Set Course S60W. Revs 32.

Noon: Light wind. Moderate swell. Fine and clear.

0.45pm: Stopped - Hove to.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and cloudy.

4.45pm: Set Course N14W. Revs 30.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. High swell. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Altered course S14E.

Midnight: Light wind. High swell. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 58 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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4 September 1915

From Arauco Bay to Patrolling

Lat -37.0, Long -73.4 [estimated from anchor bearings]

1.48am: Observed Quiriquina Light bearing S40E (True).

4.0am: Light variable airs. High swell. Fine and clear.

6.42am: Altered course S27E.

8.0am: Altered course variously to follow HMS “Newcastle”. Light wind. Heavy swell. Fine and clear.

8.7am: Stopped to communicate with HMS “Newcastle”.

11.0am: Hoisted boat and proceeded with “Newcastle” and “Kent” to anchorage.

Noon: Light wind. Heavy swell. Fine and clear.

0.5pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 40 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

[Anchor] [Bearings: North end Santa Maria Island [Isla Santa Maria] N88W, South end Santa Maria Island S41W, Ship’s Head S35E]

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.5pm: Commenced to weigh.

5.15pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded.

5.25pm: Set Course N10W. Revs 50.

8.0pm: Light wind. Heavy swell. Fine and clear.

9.15pm: Altered course S63W. Revs 32.

11.0pm: Altered course N63E.

Midnight: Moderate wind, Sea and swell. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 107 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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5 September 1915

From Arauco Bay to Patrolling

Lat -36.5, Long -73.4

Midnight: Altered course S63W.

1.30am: Altered course N63E.

3.0am: Altered course S63W.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

5.0am: Altered course N63E.

7.0am: Altered course S63W.

8.0am: Moderate wind, Sea and swell. Fine and clear.

9.0am: Altered course N63E.

9.20am: Stopped to repair steering gear.

10.7am: Resumed course and speed.

10.15am: Altered course N72E.

11.30am: Altered course S63W.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

1.50pm: Altered course N63E.

3.15pm: Altered course S63W.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

5.10pm: Altered course N63E.

6.0pm: Altered course S63W.

6.30pm: Altered course N4E. Revs 35. Log streamed and set.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 124 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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6 September 1915

From Arauco Bay to Valparaiso

Lat -34.6, Long -72.7

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Gentle breeze. Slight sea and swell. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear. Altered course N10E. Revs 32.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

5.3pm: Altered course N84W. 5.30pm: Altered course S84E.

6.0pm: Altered course N10E. Position star 34 04 S, 72 28 W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 162 miles]


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7 September 1915

From Arauco Bay to Valparaiso and at Valparaiso

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6 [estimated]

1.16am: Observed Curamilla [Curaumilla] Point N49E (True).

3.26am: Observed Angeles Point N64E (True).

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

4.35am: Stopped engines.

6.10am: Proceeded engines as required taking station in single line ahead. Course N50E. Average Revs 54.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

9.13am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 42 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Angeles Point Light House S89W, Dry Dock S35W, Ship’s Head S33W]

4.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

7.0pm: All liberty men returned. Hoisted boats

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 119 miles]


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8 September 1915

From Valparaiso to Tongoi Bay

Lat -32.6, Long -71.8

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.45am: Commenced to weigh.

9.6am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded.

9.30am: Log streamed and Set. Courses and speeds various taking station.

10.4am: Set Course N22W. Revs 50.

Noon and 4.0pm: Fresh wind. Moderate Sea. Fine and clear.

3.0pm: Position by Observation 32 02 S, 71 49 W.

6.10pm: Position by star 31 40 S, 71 57 W.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 25 miles]


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9 September 1915

From Valparaiso to Tongoi Bay and Coquimbo

Lat -30.2, Long -71.6 [rough estimate based on limited information in log]

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.30am: Altered course and speeds variously taking station astern of “Newcastle”.

7.20am: Altered course S33E and variously approaching anchorage.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.0am: Court Martial assembled on board HMS “Kent”.

[Anchored at Tongoi Bay [Bahia Tongoy]]

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

3.55pm: Commenced to weigh anchor.

4.0pm: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.5pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded in company with HMS “Kent”.

4.13pm: Course N4E. Revs 60.

6.5pm: Altered course and speeds variously approaching anchorage.

6.25pm: Cast starboard anchor in 10.5 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at Coquimbo. Bearings: Pelicanos Head N63W, Landing Stage S68W, Ship’s Head S20W]

8.0pm: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.30pm: WH Campbell Seaman RNR transferred to HMS “Kent”.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Heavy fog.

[Course and Distance made good: 156 miles]


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10 September 1915

From Coquimbo to Mollendo

Lat -29.2, Long -71.7

1.30am: Fog cleared.

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast with heavy dew.

7.0am: Lieutenant TB Storey discharged to shore for hospital.

7.15am: Commenced to weigh anchor.

7.20am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. 7.30am: Set Course N52W, Revs 54.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.42am: Pajaros Island Light House abeam 5 miles, altered course N22W.

11.45am: South end Choros Island abeam 8.25 miles.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine. Altered course N15W.

1.14pm: Chañaral Light House abeam 6.5 miles.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and cloudy.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 76 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Mollendo in [Lat] 7 03 S, [Long] 72 03 W, N 1 22 W, 731 miles]


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11 September 1915

From Coquimbo to Mollendo

Lat -24.4, Long -71.1

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Stopped and boarded collier “Gisella”.

8.55pm: Proceeded N22W. Revs 50.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 296 miles]


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12 September 1915

From Coquimbo to Mollendo

Lat -20.6, Long -71.3

4.0am: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

1.40pm: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] 20 19 S, 71 22 W, Long sun 71 23 W.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light variable wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 240 miles]


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13 September 1915

From Mollendo to Payta

Lat -16.9, Long -72.5

4.0am and 8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Altered course variously approaching anchorage.

8.55am: Cast starboard anchor in 25 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at Mollendo]

9.40am: Commenced to weigh. 9.50am: Proceeded S77W. Revs 70.

10.22am: Islay Point abeam, altered course N76W.

Noon: Calm. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

2.15pm: Sprung heel No 5 derrick by accident.

4.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 248 miles]


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14 September 1915

From Mollendo to Payta

Lat -13.7, Long -77.0

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.45pm: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 12 58 S, [Long] 77 24 W. Position Observed 12 57 S, 77 22 W.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 333 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Lobos Afuera N 30 11 W, 459 miles]


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15 September 1915

From Mollendo to Payta

Lat -9.0, Long -80.0

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and showery.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and hazy. Altered course N34W. Revs 64.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

5.30pm: Increased speed to communicate with Italian SS “Amista”.

7.5pm: Resumed Course N34W. Revs 64.

9.47pm: Lobos de Afuera Light abeam 14.5 miles.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N32W 333 miles]


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16 September 1915

From Mollendo to Payta

Lat -5.1, Long -81.1 [estimated]

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.30am: Stand by, courses and speeds various approaching anchorage.

9.50am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 9 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

0.15pm: Three deserters brought on board by escort.

[At anchor Payta [Paita]. Bearings: Oil Tank S46E, Landing Pier S1E, Signal Station S73W, Ship’s Head S30E]

4.0pm: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 255 miles]


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17 September 1915

From Payta to Patrolling

Lat -5.1, Long -81.3

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

7.35am: Commenced to weigh anchor.

7.50pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Courses Various. Revs 65.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.5am: Course S73W.

9.10am: Met HMS “Newcastle” and stopped at sea.

1.30pm: Officers exercised at rifle shooting.

1.53pm - 2.35pm: Courses and speeds various intercepting British SS “Devian” and American SS “Isthmian”.

2.35pm: Stopped.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.30pm: Set Course N53W. Revs 35.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 15 miles]


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18 September 1915

From Payta to Patrolling

Lat -5.0, Long -81.2

1.30am: Altered course S53E.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Stopped. Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.0am - 10.0am: Courses and speeds various to communicate with “Newcastle”.

11.0am: Proceeded S20W. Revs 35.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

0.50pm: Altered course S82W.

1.30pm: Altered course N82E.

2.0pm: Stopped.

3.0pm: Courses and speeds various to intercept SS “Copenhagen” of Glasgow.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

4.20pm: Stopped.

6.40pm - 7.40pm: Courses and speeds various retaining position of rendezvous.

Midnight: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 102 miles]


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19 September 1915

From Payta to Patrolling

Lat -5.0, Long -81.4

2.55am - 3.45am: Courses and speeds various to retain position of rendezvous.

4.0am: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

6.20am: Course S53E. Revs 35.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

9.10am: Altered course S82W. 9.30am: Stopped.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast with light showers.

3.30pm: Course S61E. Revs 50.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.20pm: Altered course N61W.

6.21p: Altered course S61E.

7.15pm: Stopped.

11.15pm: Course N13E. Revs 50.

11.45pm: Altered course S13W.

Midnight: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 78 miles]


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20 September 1915

From Payta to Patrolling

Lat -5.3, Long -81.2

0.30am: Stopped.

3.30am: Course N35E. Revs 50.

3.45am: Light bearing N36E, altered course S15W.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.15am: Stopped.

7.45am: Course S60E. Revs 35.

8.45am: Altered course NORTH. Revs 60.

9.20am: Altered course S30E. Revs 70.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

2.15pm: Altered course and speeds variously as required to anchorage.

2.37pm: Cast port bower anchor in 34 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable.

3.5pm: Collier “Ellerslie” alongside.

[Anchored in Sechura Bay]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

pm: Hands employed storing ship.

11.15pm: Finished stores.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: 124 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 2583 tons]


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21 September 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

7.40am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine, clear weather.

am: Hands coaling ship.

Noon, 4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.15pm: Ceased coaling for day.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 32 miles]

[Coal Received: 1240 tons. Coal Remaining: 3805 tons]


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22 September 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and misty.

5.45am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

am: Hands coaling ship.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.30pm: Ceased coaling for day.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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23 September 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

5.35am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

am: Hands coaling ship.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.30pm: Ceased coaling.

6.40pm: Collier cast off.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.


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24 September 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.30am: Court Martial assembled.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

7.15pm: Three prisoners transferred to HMS “Kent”.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.


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25 September 1915

From Sechura Bay to Callao

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

pm: Second whaler recovered.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

5.0pm: All boats hoisted.

5.45pm: Commenced to weigh.

6.0pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course S57W. Revs 60.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, clear weather.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.


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26 September 1915

[From Sechura Bay to Callao]

Lat -8.6, Long -80.0

2.15am: Lobos de Afuera Light abeam 18 miles. Altered course S43E.

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.20pm: Position DR [Lat] 9 10 S, [Long] 79 39 W, Position Observed 9 00 S, 79 46 W.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 199 miles]


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27 September 1915

From Sechura Bay to Callao

Lat -12.1, Long -77.2 [estimated]

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

7.35am: Pelado Island abeam altered course S56E.

Noon: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine. Altered course and speeds variously as required approaching anchorage.

0.15pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 8 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

[Anchor] [Bearings: East end Fronton Island S8E, Old Lighthouse S70W, Ship’s Head S70E]

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 266 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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28 September 1915

From Callao to San Nicholas Bay

Lat -12.1, Long -77.2

4.0am: Light variable airs. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

11.45am: Commenced to weigh.

Noon: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course S88W. Revs 52.

0.40pm: Altered course S6E. Revs 43.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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29 September 1915

From Callao to San Nicholas Bay

Lat -14.9, Long -75.8

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

10.32am: Infernillos Rock abeam 4.5 miles.

1.15pm: Intercepted SS “Netherpark” of Glasgow, Iquique to Panama.

2.20pm: Revs 60. 2.35pm: Altered course S57E.

2.46pm: Beware Point abeam 1 mile.

2.55pm: Altered course S79E. Courses and speeds various as required approaching anchorage.

3.47pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 15 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

[At anchor San Nicholas Bay]

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine. At anchor “Newcastle” and “Gisella”.

5.0om: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Courses various. Revs 44.

5.30pm: Set Course S10E.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 216 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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30 September 1915

From San Nicholas Bay to Iquique

Lat -17.7, Long -75.5

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

am: Hands employed washing decks.

am: Pumped out after Peak and No 8 tanks.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine. Altered course S71E. Revs 42.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 184 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Iquique S 62 51 W, 336 miles]


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LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1915


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1 October 1915

From San Nicholas Bay to Iquique

Lat -18.9, Long -72.8

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

9.12am: Stopped to drop target. 9.15am: Proceeded. Courses and speeds various during 1” aiming practice.

11.27am: Picked up target and proceeded. Course S71E. Revs 42.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 63 26 E, 172 miles]


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2 October 1915

From San Nicholas Bay to Iquique

Lat -20.2, Long -70.2

4.0am: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

7.0am: Courses and speeds variously to communicate with [HMS] “Newcastle”. Ordered into Iquique. Courses and speeds various taking and keeping station.

9.10am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 17 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship.

Noon: Calm. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

[Anchored at Iquique. Bearings: Lighthouse S12W, Hospital S47E (compass), Ship’s Head S61W]

1.30pm: Leave to POs [Petty Officers].

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.30pm: Liberty men returned. 2 POs absent (Cook and Norris).

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

11.20pm: PO Cook returned on board.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 155 miles]


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3 October 1915

From Iquique to Position off Mejillones

Lat -20.5, Long -70.4

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.20am: All boats hoisted.

8.30am: Commenced to weigh anchor.

8.40am: Courses and speeds various as required to keep station.

8.58am: Course S54W. Revs 60.

11.0am: Altered course S6E.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine. Revs 40.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 24 miles]


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4 October 1915

From Iquique to Mejillones

Lat -23.0, Long -70.5 [estimated]

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.50am: Altered course variously to take station astern of “Newcastle”. Revs 42 and various.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear. Courses and speeds various approaching anchorage.

8.16am: Cast port bower anchor in 60 fathoms and veered to 105 fathoms.

9.30am: Court of Inquiry assembled. HMS “Kent” at anchor.

11.30am: Inquiry finished and HMS Newcastle arrived from Mejillones.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

pm: Hands employed discharging stores to HMS “Kent”.

[Anchored off Mejillones. Bearings: Mount Mejillones S34W, Blanca Island S69W (compass), Ship’s Head West]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 148 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 3224 tons]


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5 October 1915

From Mejillones to Coquimbo or at Mejillones

Lat -23.0, Long -70.5

[Anchored off Mejillones. Bearings: Angamos Point S64W, Mount Mejillones S32W (compass)]

3.30am: HMS “Newcastle” and “Kent” commenced to weigh and 4.0 proceeded.

4.0am and 8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.15am: Collier “Ellerslie” alongside.

6.50am: Commenced coaling.

am: Hands coaling ship.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

0.45pm: Resumed coaling.

3.10pm: Hoisted all boats.

4.0pm: Finished coaling.

4.40pm: Collier cast off.

5.30pm: Commenced to weigh anchor.

5.50pm: Anchor up and proceeded. Course S85W. Revs 58.

6.45pm: Set Course S1E.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.52pm: Tetas Point abeam distant 5.5 miles.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Coal Received: 400 tons. Coal Remaining: 3590 tons]


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6 October 1915

From Mejillones to Coquimbo

Lat -26.1, Long -71.3

4.0am: Light to moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Observed land on port beam.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.20pm: Position Observed [Lat] 26 29 S, [Long] 71 20 W, DR [Dead Reckoning] 71 21 W.

4.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Strong head wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 199 miles]


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7 October 1915

From Mejillones to Coquimbo

Lat -29.9, Long -71.3 [estimated]

3.31am: Observed Chañaral Island Light bearing (True) S19E.

4.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

5.19am: South Point Chañaral Island abeam 5 miles.

6.30am: South end Choros Island abeam 6.5 miles.

8.0am: Pajaros Island Light abeam, altered course S52E.

8.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

8.10am: Housed log.

10.0am: Altered course and speeds variously as required approaching anchorage.

10.13am: Cast port bower anchor in 9.5 fathoms and veered to 30 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Anchored at Coquimbo. Bearings: Cross on Hill S67W, Pelicanos Rock N57W, Ship’s Head S30W]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear. All boats hoisted.

4.30pm: Commenced to weigh. 4.35pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded.

4.50pm: Course N63W. Revs 68.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: A2 Gun cover blown overboard.

11.0pm: Altered course S18E.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 242 miles]


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8 October 1915

From Coquimbo to Valparaiso

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6 [estimated[

4.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

9.45am: Altered course and speeds variously approaching anchorage.

10.0am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 45 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable.

11.0am: Water boat alongside.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

0.15pm: Coal lighters alongside.

0.30pm: Commenced coaling with shore labour.

[Anchored at Valparaiso. Bearings: Dry dock SOUTH, Angeles Point Light S69W, Ship’s Head SOUTH]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

pm: Coaling and watering proceeding.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 204 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 3378 tons]


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9 October 1915

From Valparaiso to San Nicholas Bay

Lat -32.7, Long -71.7

1.10am: Water boat emptied and left. Coaling proceeding.

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Finished coaling. Light variable airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.0am: Hoisted all boats.

9.30am: Water finished.

9.45am: Commenced to weigh anchor.

10.0am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course N25W. Revs 50.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear. Revs 40.

3.30pm: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 32 18 S, [Long] 71 48 W, Long sun 71 49 W. Allowed N12W, 7.6 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light to moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N11W, 16 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off San Nicholas N 11 28 W, 1011 miles]

[Coal Received: 894 tons. Coal Remaining: 4232]


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10 October 1915

From Valparaiso to Payta

Lat -29.4, Long -72.5

4.0am and 8.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and fine.

10.0am: Articles of war read and crew mustered by open list.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

2.15pm: Position by Account 28 51 S, 72 41 W, Long sun 72 51 W. Allowed N18W, 11.5 knots.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 204 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position in 6 00 S, 81 15 W. N 19 22 W, 1490 miles + 64 to Payta]


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11 October 1915

From Valparaiso to Payta

Lat -24.8, Long -74.4

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.18pm: [Position] DR 24 16 S, 74 39 W, Long sun 74 42W. Allowed N19W, 11.4 knots.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Exercised hands at collision stations.

[Course and Distance made good: N 20 1.5 W, 294 miles]


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12 October 1915

From Valparaiso to Payta

Lat -20.4, Long -76.2

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast. Occasional drizzle.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and showery.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine. Revs 56.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast, light rain.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 19 50.5 W, 286 miles]


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13 October 1915

From Valparaiso to Payta

Lat -16.2, Long -77.7

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.30pm: Position DR [Lat] 15 32 S, [Long] 77 56 W, Long sun 77 58.7 W. Allowed N19W, 11 knots.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 19 16.5 W, 267 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 October 1915

From Valparaiso to Payta

Lat -11.8, Long -79.2

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and cloudy.

2.52pm: Position DR 11 20 S, 79 21 W, Long sun 79 24.5 W. Allowed N19W (True), 11 knots (PV).

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 18 22.5 W, 274 miles]


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15 October 1915

From Valparaiso to Payta

Lat -7.5, Long -80.7

4.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast. Occasional rain.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine. Altered course N31W. Revs 46.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and occasional showers.

[Course and Distance made good: N 18 14.5 W, 274 miles]


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16 October 1915

From: Rendezvous off Payta to Sechura Bay

Lat 5.4, Long -81.2

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and occasional rain.

5.3am: Stopped and hauled in log.

6.15am: Proceeded. Courses and speeds various keeping rendezvous.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine. Altered course and speeds variously approaching HMS “Kent”.

9.5am: Stopped and lowered boat for mails.

9.17am: Hoisted boat and proceeded towards Sechura Bay. Course S8W. Revs 50.

10.30am: Foca Island abeam altered course S30E.

Noon: Moderate wind and sea. Fine and clear. Altered course S31E.

2.0pm: Altered course and speeds variously approaching anchorage.

2.17pm: Cast port bower anchor in 36 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

3.5pm: Collier “Ellerslie” anchored.

[Anchored at Sechura Bay. Bearings: End of high land S25E, Pisura point S33W, Ship’s Head S70E]

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.10pm: HMS “Kent” arrived.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: 200 miles]

[Draft arriving: Forward 26’ 0”, Aft 26’ 1”]


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17 October 1915

From Sechura Bay to Payta

Lat -5.1, Long -81.1 [estimated]

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.45am: Commenced to weigh.

6.0am: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded Course N35W. Revs 50.

10.50am: Altered course and speeds variously as required approaching anchorage.

11.5am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 11 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Anchored at Payta. Bearings: Signal Station: S71W, Custom House S6W, Ship’s Head S10E]

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Fresh wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

7.30pm: Hoisted all boats.

[Course and Distance made good: 22 + 50 miles]


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18 October 1915

From Payta to Sechura Bay

Lat -5.2, Long -81.2

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

10.15am: Commenced to weigh.

10.20am: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded towards Sechura Bay. Courses Various. Revs 50.

10.55am: Payta Point abeam 2 miles. 11.5am: Altered course S82W.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

0.10pm: Foca Island abeam, altered course S32E.

3.48pm: Stand by. Courses and speeds various as required approaching anchorage.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.5pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 38 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable. HMS “Kent” and collier “Ellerslie” at anchor.

[Anchored at Sechura Bay. Bearings: End of High land S23E, Pisura Point S33W, Ship’s Head SOUTH]

[Course and Distance made good: Various 14 miles]

[Draft Arriving: Forward 26’ 3”, Aft 26’ 3”]


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19 October 1915

From Sechura Bay to Sea

Lat -5.7, Long -81.6

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.50am: Commenced to weigh. 7.0am: Anchor up and proceeded altered course and speeds variously as required.

9.14am: Dropped target and commenced 1” target practice. Course WEST. Average Revs 37.

11.25am: Ceased firing and picked up target.

11.40am: Proceeded, keeping station 1 mile on Kent’s Port beam. Course West. Average Revs 37.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

pm: Keeping station on “Kent’s” port beam distant 1 mile.

3.39pm: Altered course N89W.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.5pm: Altered course N58W and took up station 1 mile astern of “Kent”.

[Course and Distance made good: N82W, 36 miles]


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20 October 1915

From Sechura Bay

Lat -4.1, Long -83.6

4.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

7.15am: Stopped, altered course N45W.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am - 8.45am: Courses and speeds various to take appointed station for firing.

8.45am: Course NW. Revs 36.

9.0am: Opened fire. 9.30am: Ceased fire.

9.35am: “Kent” stopped and transferred target to “Otranto”.

10.50am: Course NORTH. Revs 34.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

pm: 4, QF Cylinders accidentally lost overboard during target practice.

0.35pm: Kent ceased fire.

1.20pm: Stopped to take in target.

2.0pm: Target in and proceeded to take station 1 mile astern of “Kent”.

2.15pm: Altered course N20E. Revs 50.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Keeping station astern of “Kent”, distance 1 mile. Course N14E. Average Revs 37.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm - 8.30pm: Exercised searchlights crews at searchlights.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 174 miles]


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21 October 1915

From Sechura Bay

Lat -1.9, Long -83.1

2.0am: Keeping station 1 mile astern of “Kent”. Average Course and speed N4E 37 Revs.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

7.0am: Stopped to drop target.

7.10am: Target away and proceeded.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.40am: Revs 40. Courses and speeds various till 11.30am during “Kent’s” torpedo practice.

11.15am: Hauled in target and proceeded. Course S87E. Revs 38.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

pm: Keeping station 1 mile on “Kent’s” port beam.

3.30pm: [Position] DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 1 57 S, [Long] 82 41 W, Long sun 82 45 W. Allowed S83E (True), 7 knots.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.30pm: Altered course and speed variously to take station 1 mile astern of “Kent”.

6.40pm: Set Course N87E.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 156 miles]


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22 October 1915

From Sechura Bay to St Elena

Lat -2.2, Long -81.0 [estimated from limited information in log]

2.0am: Average Revs keeping station 1 mile astern of “Kent” = 37.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.10am: Observed St Elena Point [Punta Santa Elena] Light bearing True S56E.

7.10am: St Elena Point abeam 2 miles. 7.15am: Altered course variously as required to anchorage.

7.40am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 9 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Anchored at St Elena. Bearings: Light House S76W (True), White Spot S62E, Ship’s Head S70E]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Hoisted second barge and second whaler.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 132 miles]


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23 October 1915

From St Elena to Machalilla [Ecuador]

Lat -1.6, Long -80.9

[Anchored St Elena]

4.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.0am: Commenced to weigh.

7.5am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded keeping station 1 mile on “Kent’s” Port beam.

7.30am: Set Course N10W. Average Revs 44.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

10.15am: Altered course N3E.

11.53am: Salango Island [Isla Salango] abeam distant 2.5 miles, altered course N12E.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine. Filled after Peak and No VIII Tanks.

1.0pm: Reduced speed and altered course variously approaching anchorage.

1.50pm: Stopped and cast starboard bower anchor in 17 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Anchored off Machalillo [Machalilla]. Bearings: Machalilla Point S11E, Daphne Rock N26E, Ship’s Head S20W]

6.30pm: Hoisted all boats.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with rain.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Overcast and showery.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 38 miles]

[Draft arriving: 26’ 3” Forward, 26’ 0” Aft]


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24 October 1915

From Machalilla to Manta Bay

Lat -1.4, Long -80.9

[Anchored off Machalilla]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and showery.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

10.50am: Hoisted all boats.

11.25am: Commenced to weigh. 11.30am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course N74W. Revs 48.

2.30pm: La Plata Island abeam distant 2.5 miles.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0pm: Courses and speeds various as required approaching anchorage.

6.12pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 21 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

[Anchored Manta Bay. Bearings: Light House S29E, West Point of land S63W, Ship’s Head S16W]

7.30pm: HMS “Kent” arrived and anchored.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N67W 4 miles]


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25 October 1915

From Port Manta to St Elena and at Port Manta

Lat -0.9, Long -80.7 [estimated]

[Anchored at Port Manta]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

am: Racing boats crews exercised.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: All boats hoisted.

5.55pm: Commenced to weigh. 6.5pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Courses and speeds various as required taking station astern of “Kent” 1 mile.

7.15pm: Altered course S36W. Average Revs 39.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

10.21pm: Observed La Plata Island S3.5W (True) 10.5 miles.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 56 miles]

[Draft: Forward 26’ 2”, Aft 26’ 0”]


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26 October 1915

From Manta Bay to St Elena and at St Elena

Lat -2.2, Long -81.0 [estimated]

0.15am: La Plata Island abeam 2.5 miles, log 39.6.

0.4am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.15am: Altered course S8W. Increased Revs to take station 5 cables astern “Kent”.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.45am: Altered course and speeds various approaching anchorage.

8.55am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 9 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Anchored at St Elena. Bearings: St Elena Point S82W (compass), House on shore S3E]

1.30pm: Leave to Officers and men for bathing.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.0pm: Hoisted all boats except second barge and second whaler.

10.30pm: Barge returned with 4 leave breakers.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 96 miles]

[Draft: Forward 26’ 1”, Aft 25’ 11”]


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27 October 1915

From St Elena to Sea exercising and back

Lat -2.2, Long -81.0 [estimated[

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.45am: Hoisted all boats.

7.12am: “Kent” weighed and proceeded.

7.40am: Commenced to weigh. 7.45am: Anchor up and proceeded following Kent. Courses and speeds various as required.

am: Courses and speeds various as required during chasing exercises. Crew exercised at General quarters.

10.45am: Set Course N36E. Revs 44.

11.45am: Altered course various as required.

11.50am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 14 fathoms, 60 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

[Anchored off St Elena. Lighthouse bearing S31W, 6,800 yards]

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

7.0pm: Second barge left ship for shore.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast, light showers.

Midnight: Second barge returned. Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast drizzling rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 32 miles]

[Draft: Forward 26’ 0”, Aft 25’ 10”]


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28 October 1915

From St Elena to Sechura Bay

Lat -2.6, Long -81.1

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and passing showers.

6.45am: Commenced to weigh.

7.5am: Anchor up and proceeded. Course S64W. Revs 38. Collier “Ellerslie” in company 1 mile astern.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast.

8.20am: St Elena Light House S70E (True), distant 3 miles.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine. Revs 36.

3.0pm: [Position] DR [Lat] 2 56 S, [Long] 81 12 W, Long sun 81 12.2 W. Allowed S12W (True), 7 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear. Read warrant No 24.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 33 miles]

[Draft: Forward 26’ 0”, Aft 25’ 10”]


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29 October 1915

From St Elena to Sechura Bay

Lat -5.0, Long -81.4

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Fresh wind. Moderate Sea. Cloudy and fine.

am: Position frequently checked by cross bearings.

Noon: Fresh wind. Moderate Sea. Fine and clear. Altered course S31E.

2.0pm: Foca Island abeam distant 4 miles.

4.0pm: Fresh wind. Moderate Sea. Fine and clear.

4.26pm: Altered course S38E. Altered course and speeds variously approaching anchorage.

5.25pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 31 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable. HMS “Kent” at anchor.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

9.15pm: Collier “Ellerslie” arrived and anchored.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 150 miles]


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30 October 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0 [estimated]

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light variable airs. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.0pm: Hoisted all boats except second barge.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

8.30pm: Collier “Ellerslie” left.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 50 miles]


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31 October 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Gentle Breeze. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Gentle breeze. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.


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LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1915


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for November 1915]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 November 1915

From Sechura Bay to Salaverry

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

am: Examination of PO for gunner held on board.

11.50am: Commenced to weigh.

0.5pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course S85W. Revs 50.

0.45pm: Pisura Point abeam 3.75 miles.

3.0pm: Altered course variously to intercept Peruvian barque "Tulcalduna" Callao.

3.19pm: Altered course S23E.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and cloudy.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

9.58pm: Lobos de Afuera abeam 5.5 miles.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.


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2 November 1915

From Sechura Bay to Salaverry [Peru]

Lat -8.2, Long -79.0 [estimated]

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and cloudy. Heavy dew.

6.30am: Altered course S72E.

7.30am: Macabi Island abeam 9 miles.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

8.55am: Altered course N88E. 9.0am: Altered course S72E.

11.25am: Housed log. 11.30am: Stand by, altered course and speeds variously approaching anchorage.

11.40am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 7 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Heavy South Westerly swell. Fine and clear.

0.40pm: Received visit.

[Anchored off Salaverry. Mount Caretas bearing S83E (True) distant 2 miles]

4.0pm: Light wind. Heavy South Westerly swell. Fine and clear.

4.20pm: Commenced to weigh. 4.27pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course S3W. Revs 34.

4.30pm: Log streamed and Set.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.8pm: Guanape Island Light abeam 7.5 miles.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 220 miles]

[Draft: Forward 25’ 11”, Aft 25’ 6”]


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3 November 1915

From Salaverry to Callao

Lat -8.7, Long -79.0

3.40am: Guanape Island Light abeam distant 10 miles. Altered course N9E.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.50am: Housed log. 7.10am: Stand by. Courses and speeds various to anchorage.

7.25am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 6.5 fathoms.

[Salaverry]

7.30am: Commenced to weigh. Swell too heavy to get landing.

7.35am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course S3W. Revs 35.

8.0am: Light wind. Heavy South Westerly swell. Overcast and fine.

11.25am: Altered course S28E.

Noon: Light wind. Heavy South Westerly swell. Overcast and fine.

2.42pm: Chao Hill [Morro Chao] abeam 15 miles.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

5.30pm: Mount Chimbote abeam 15 miles.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 113 miles]


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4 November 1915

From Salaverry to Callao

Lat -10.9, Long -78.4

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.40pm: Altered course S66E. Majorca Island bearing True N64E.

10.18pm: Majorca Island Light abeam 16 miles.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S16E 139 miles]


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5 November 1915

From Salaverry to Callao

Lat -12.1, Long -77.2 [estimated]

3.50am: Sighted Palominos Island [Isoletes Palominos] Light bearing S50E (compass).

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.12am: Stopped engines. 4.42am: Proceeded 30 Revs.

6.30am: Stopped engines. 7.30am: Proceeded 30 Revs. Course S65E.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.55am: Stand by. Courses and speeds various to anchorage.

9.10am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 10 fathoms and veered to 30 fathoms cable.

10.30am: Commenced coaling and stores.

11.0am: Ceased work for meal.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Anchored at Callao. Bearings: South end Fronton Island S7E, Old Lighthouse S69W (compass), Ship’s Head SE]

0.20pm: Received mail for “Kent”.

1.30pm: Discharged to shore mail for HMS “Orama”.

pm: Receiving water, coal and stores.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.40pm: Finished receiving meat.

5.0pm: Ceased coaling for meal.

7.0pm: Resumed coaling.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Receiving coal, water and stores.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 100 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 2982 miles]


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6 November 1915

From Callao to San Nicholas Bay

Lat -12.3, Long -77.3

1.50am: Finished stores. Coaling continued throughout.

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

7.30am: Hoisted all boats.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine. Finished coaling Etc.

9.0am: Commenced to weigh. 9.5am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded Course N88W.

9.42am: Stopped to transfer mails to “Kent”.

10.18am: Proceeded Course South, 5 cables astern of “Kent”.

10.53am: Altered course S25E. Average Revs 47.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.30pm: [Position] DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 12 48 S, [Long] 77 6 W, Long sun 77 6.5 W. Allowed S15E, 9 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Keeping station 5 cables astern of “Kent”.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Keeping station 5 cables astern of “Kent”.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 22 miles]

[Draft leaving: Forward 26’ 0”, Aft 26’ 2”]

[Coal Received: 530 tons. Coal Remaining: 3461 tons]


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7 November 1915

From Callao to San Nicholas Bay

Lat -14.9, Long -75.7

1.0am: Average Revs required to keep station 5 cables astern of Kent [=] 47.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0am: HMS “Kent” broke the line to investigate vessel. Revs 38.

10.0am: Station 5 cables astern of “Kent”, average Revs required = 47.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear. Altered course S55E.

3.47pm: Beware Point abeam 2.25 miles.

4.0pm: George Black, fireman, released from cells. Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.20pm: Stand by. Altered course and speeds variously as required approaching anchorage.

4.40pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 20 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

[Anchored in San Nicholas Bay. Bearings: Harmless Point S45W, Morro de Acari S59E, Ship’s Head S16W]

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 200 miles]

[Draft arriving: Forward 26’ 1”, Aft 26’ 0”]


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8 November 1915

At San Nicholas Bay

Lat -15.2, Long -75.3 [estimated]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0am: Regatta commenced with HMS “Kent”.

Noon: Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Light to moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Third, fourth, and fifth cutters, first and second whalers and first Barge hoisted.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 31 miles]

[Draft: Forward 26’ 1”, Aft 26’ 0”]


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9 November 1915

From San Nicholas Bay to Iquique

Lat -15.6, Long -75.1

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0am: Second barge and second motor boat hoisted.

6.50am: Commenced to weigh. 7.10am: Anchor up and proceeded courses and speeds various.

7.30am: Course S36W. Revs 33.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

8.40am: Altered course and speeds variously to intercept Peruvian government ship.

9.40am: Exercised crew at GQs [General Quarters].

10.50am: Signalmen exercised at searchlights. Set Course S55W. Revs 44.

11.10am: Log streamed and set.

Noon, 4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

2.0pm: HMS “Kent” keeping station 2 miles on Starboard quarter.

6.0pm: “Kent” keeping station 1 mile astern.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 26 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position in [Lat] 20 12 S, [Long] 70 11 W, S 45 29.5 E, 394 miles]


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10 November 1915

From San Nicholas Bay to Iquique

Lat -18.1, Long -72.7

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

7.0am: Took station on “Kent’s” Starboard beam distant 2 miles.

8.0am and Noon: Increased speed to 9.5 knots. Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

10.0am: Keeping station 2 miles on “Kent’s” starboard beam. Average Course S57E. Revs 52.

1.0pm: Keeping station 2 miles on Kent’s starboard beam. Average Course S58E. Revs 52.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0pm: Altered course and speeds variously to take up station 1 mile astern of “Kent”.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and cloudy.

Midnight: Light airs. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 43 28 E, 202 miles]


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11 November 1915

From San Nicholas to Iquique

Lat -20.2, Long -70.2 [estimated]

2.0am: Keeping station 1 mile astern of “Kent”.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Reduced speed to 7 knots and closed on “Kent” to 5 cables. Altered course S27E.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.50am: Altered course and speeds variously approaching anchorage.

9.4am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 18 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

Noon: Calm. Smooth Fine and clear.

[Anchored at Iquique. Lighthouse bearing S7E (compass) 6.5 cables]

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.20pm: All liberty men returned on board.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 193 miles]

[Draft: Forward 26’ 2”, Aft 25’ 9”]


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12 November 1915

From Iquique to Mejillones

Lat -20.5, Long -70.4

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Cloudy, fine and clear.

6.45am: Hoisted all boats.

8.0am: Light variable airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.25am: Commenced to weigh anchor. 8.30am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Revs 52. Course West.

8.50am: Altered course S45W.

9.50am: Stopped to communicate with HMS “Kent”.

10.25am: Proceeded Course S3E. Revs 40. Log streamed and set.

Noon: Light variable airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear. Altered course S4E. Revs 42.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.25pm: Altered course variously to intercept Norwegian ship “Glendunn”.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.20pm: Hauled log in. Altered course and speeds variously to intercept SS “Santa Maria” of San Francisco.

9.50pm: Sounded off “Action”. 9.57pm: Stopped engines and away boarding boat. Vessel detained till morning.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 25 miles]

[Draft leaving: Forward 26’ 2”, Aft 25’ 9”]


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13 November 1915

From Iquique to Mejillones

Lat -21.7, Long -70.5

1.0am: Stopped, detaining SS “Santa Maria”.

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.30am: Proceeded S80W Revs 32.

6.30am: Stopped.

[Stopped at Sea from 6.30am to 8.50pm]

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

9.20am: Boarding boat lowered.

11.30am: Boarding boat hoisted and secured for sea.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

3.45pm: [Position] Lat DR 21 41, Long sun 70 27 W.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light airs. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.40pm: Signalled SS “Santa Maria” to proceed.

8.50pm: Set Course S1E. Revs 42. 9.4pm: Log streamed and set.

Midnight: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good; S 4 30 W, 79 miles]


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14 November 1915

From Iquique to Mejillones

Lat -22.9, Long -70.7

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.15am: Altered course S30W and hauled log in.

6.30am: Stopped.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Stopped at Rendezvous]

Noon: Light variable airs. Smooth. Fine and clear. Proceeded S80W. Revs 30.

1.0pm: Altered course N80E.

2.0pm: Altered course S80W.

3.0pm: Altered course N80E.

4.0pm: Altered course S80W. Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Altered course N80E.

6.0pm: Altered course S80W.

7.20pm: Stopped engines.

[Stopped at Sea]

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S6W 71 miles]


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15 November 1915

From Iquique to Mejillones and at Mejillones

Lat -23.0, Long -70.4 [estimated]

[Stopped at Sea]

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.0am: Set Course S80E. Revs 30.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.55am: Altered course and speeds variously approaching anchorage.

9.15am: Cast port bower anchor in 28 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Anchored at Mejillones. Bearings: Mount Mejillones S60W, Angamos Point N50W (compass)]

3.0pm: All boats except second cutter hoisted.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.30pm: Hoisted second cutter and ship ready for sea.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 45 miles]


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16 November 1915

From Mejillones to Antofagasta

Lat -22.9, Long -70.7

4.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine. Commenced to weigh.

8.15am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course N35W. Revs 42.

10.15am: Altered course West.

11.30am: Stopped engines.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Stopped at Sea]

3.42pm: Set Course N60W. Revs 42, to intercept sailing vessel.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

pm: Swung ship for deviation.

6.5pm: Set course S55E.

6.50pm: Stopped engines.

[Stopped at Sea]

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light variable airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 17 miles]


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17 November 1915

From Mejillones to Antofagasta

Lat -22.9, Long -70.7

[Stopped at Sea]

3.0am: Angamos Point bearing S38E (compass).

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.20am: Proceeded at 42 Revs to investigate Chilian [Chilean] steamer “Almirante Lynch”. Course N48E.

9.0am: Altered course S10E. Revs 30.

11.0am: Stopped.

Noon: Light variable airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Stopped at Sea]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.6pm: Proceeded Course S31W. Revs 30.

9.20pm: Log streamed and set.

10.35pm: Angamos Point Light abeam 10.5 miles.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: 13 miles]


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18 November 1915

From Mejillones to Antofagasta

Lat -23.6, Long -70.4 [estimated]

1.50am: Altered course N70W to intercept steamer.

2.37am: Course S9E. Revs 32.

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

7.40am: Tetas Point Light House abeam 3 miles.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

9.5am: Stand by, courses various approaching anchorage.

9.15am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 38 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Anchored at Antofagasta. Bearings (compass): Paita Rock Buoy S61E, White Anchor S87E, Ship’s Head S60E]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light airs. Heavy swell. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light variable airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 82 miles]

[Draft: Forward 25’ 9”, Aft 25’ 7”]


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19 November 1915

From Antofagasta to Valparaiso

Lat -24.0, Long -70.7

[Anchored at Antofagasta. Bearings: Tetas Point N69W, Negra Point S18W, Paita Rock S61E, Ship’s Head N5W]

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Moderate swell. Fine and clear.

6.30am: All boats hoisted and ship prepared for sea.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

8.45am: Commenced to weigh. 8.55am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course S27W. Revs 50.

10.45am: Iara [?] Head abeam 5 miles, altered course S2W.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.55pm: Altered course variously to intercept Norwegian barque “Comlie Bank” [?] and French Barque “Wulfram Puget” [mentioned in a French text here].

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear. Passed SS “Aysen” bound north.

11.15pm: Altered course S1W.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 26 miles]

[Draft leaving: 25’ 9” Forward, 25’ 7” Aft]


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20 November 1915

From Antofagasta to Valparaiso

Lat -27.4, Long -71.5

4.0am: Gentle breeze. Long swell. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light variable airs. Heavy swell. Overcast and fine.

8.15am: Altered course South.

9.40am: Altered course Variously to intercept SS “Elleric” [listed here] of Glasgow bound to Pisaqua.

10.0am: Resumed Course SOUTH.

Noon: Light wind. Heavy swell. Cloudy and fine. Altered course S2E. Revs 45.

3.4pm: [Position] DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 27 52 S, [Long] 71 32 W, Long sun 71 28 W. Allowed S8W (True) 9 knots.

4.0pm: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. SSW swell. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Observed Chañaral Island Light bearing True S5E. Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, hazy over land.

[Course and Distance made good: S 12 11 W, 209 miles]


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21 November 1915

From Antofagasta to Valparaiso

Lat -30.5, Long -71.9

1.9am: Chañaral Island Light abeam 3 miles. Altered course S4E.

4.0am: Light wind. Moderate swell. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Moderate swell. Overcast and fine.

am: Sky overcast. No observations obtainable.

Noon: Light variable airs. Moderate confused sea. Overcast and fine.

0.30pm: Passed SS Lord Derby [probably this ship] bound North.

4.0pm: Light variable airs. Moderate swell. Fine and clear.

6.25pm: Increased speed and altered course to intercept SS “Ilford” London.

6.55pm: Resumed course and speed.

8.0pm: Light airs. Moderate confused swell. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Calm. Moderate confused swell. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 187 miles]


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22 November 1915

From Antofagasta to Valparaiso and at Valparaiso

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. High swell. Fine and cloudy.

8.0am: Moderate to light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.0am: Altered course and speeds variously approaching anchorage.

9.15am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 45 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

9.33am: Shortened in to shift anchorage.

9.45am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 47 fathoms 75 fathoms cable.

Noon and 4.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Anchored Valparaiso. Bearings: Dry Dock S12E, Angeles Point S73W (compass), Ship’s Head East]

pm: Hands employed painting ship’s side.

8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 153 miles]


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23 November 1915

From Valparaiso to Coquimbo

Lat -32.7, Long -71.7

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.55am: Commenced to weigh.

9.10am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course N38W. Revs 50. 9.20am: Log streamed and Set.

Noon, 4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 23 miles]

[Draft leaving: Forward 25’ 1”, Aft 25’ 7”]


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24 November 1915

From Valparaiso to Coquimbo

Lat -29.9, Long -71.3 [estimated]

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.35am; Altered course Variously, Revs 48.

9.0am: Courses and speed various as required to anchorage.

10.0am: Cast port bower anchor in 10 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Anchored at Coquimbo. Bearings: Cross on Hill S66W, Cerro Dominante S10W, Ship’s Head S10W]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 181 miles]

[Draft arriving: Forward 25’ 0”, Aft 25’ 7”]


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25 November 1915

From Coquimbo to Mejillones

Lat -29.6, Long -71.5

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine. All boats hoisted.

9.0am: Commenced to weigh anchor. Courses and speed Various as required.

9.15am: Anchor up and proceeded. Course N7W. 45 Revs. Log streamed and set.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

0.18pm: Pajaros Island Light abeam 2.5 miles.

2.30pm: Choros Island abeam 4 miles.

2.40pm: Altered course N70W to intercept SS “Haigh Hall” bound South.

3.30pm: Resumed Course N17W.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 20 miles]

[Draft leaving: Forward 25’ 1”, Aft 25’ 7”]


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26 November 1915

From Coquimbo to Mejillones

Lat -26.2, Long -71.3

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.15am to 10.0am: Exercised crew at general quarters and transferred to after steering gear.

1.0pm: Altered course to intercept SS “City of Birmingham” [more details about this ship here] bound for Montevideo.

3.45pm: Position DR [Lat] 25 40 S, [Long] 71 12 W, Long sun 71 14 W.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Intercepted SS “Anijo Maru” [?] of Yokohama.

8.30pm: Reverted to Bridge steering gear. Courses various to test it.

8.45pm: Resumed Course N4W.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: from position N 8 25.5 E, 170 miles]


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27 November 1915

From Coquimbo to Mejillones and at Mejillones

Lat -23.0, Long -70.6

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light variable airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.16am: Tetas Point abeam 12 miles.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear. Altered course N80E.

0.30pm: Courses and speeds various as required to anchorage.

1.15pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 23 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at Mejillones. Bearings: Mount Mejillones S75W, Angamos Point N42W (compass), Ship’s Head S33W]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light airs. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 196 miles]

Draft Arriving: Forward 25’ 0”, Aft 25’ 5”]


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28 November 1915

From Mejillones to Callao

Lat -23.1, Long -70.5

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

11.30am: All boats hoisted.

11.50am: Commenced to weigh. 11.57am: Anchor up and proceeded. Course N24W. Revs 44.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

0.39pm: Abtao Rock [Roca Abtao] beacon 1.7 miles.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

5.15pm: Courses and speeds various to intercept collier “Germanic”.

6.20pm: Stop and lowered boarding boat.

6.40pm: Hoisted boat and proceeded. Course N42W. Revs 60.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: 10 miles]

[Draft leaving: Forward 25’ 2”, Aft 25’ 4”]


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29 November 1915

From Mejillones to Callao

Lat -20.2, Long -72.7

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

3.0pm: Position DR [Lat] 19 39 S, [Long] 72 59 W, Long sun 72 56.5 W. Allowed N31W (True), 12 knots.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 246 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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30 November 1915

From Mejillones to Callao

Lat -16.2, Long -75.3

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.33am: Position DR [Lat] 16 42 S, [Long] 74 56 W, Long sun 74 51 W. Allowed N32E, 12 knots.

1.30pm: Observed land Starboard beam.

3.15pm: Position DR 15 39 S, 75 36 W, Long sun 75 37 W. Allowed N32W, 12 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and slight haze.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 31 52 W, 280 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1915


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for December 1915]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 December 1915

From Mejillones to Callao

Lat -12.1, Long -77.1

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and cloudy.

11.30am: Palominos Island Light abeam 3.5 miles. Hauled log in.

11.53am: San Lorenzo Light House abeam 1.25 miles.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine. Courses and speed various to anchorage.

0.30pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 8 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

[At anchor in Callao. Bearings: South end Fronton Island S3W, Old light house S82W (True), Ship’s Head ESE]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Midshipman and surgeon joined ship for “Orama”.

6.0pm: Receiving stores.

9.35pm: Finished receiving stores.

Midnight: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 276 miles]

[Draft arriving: Forward 24’ 9”, Aft 24’ 10”]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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2 December 1915

From Callao to Sechura Bay

Lat -11.9, Long -77.7

[Anchor] [Bearings: Cape San Lorenzo S75W, Callao Point S17E, Ship’s Head SOUTH]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.25am: Commenced to weigh. 8.37am: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded. Course N77W. Revs 50.

9.10am: San Lorenzo Light House abeam 2 miles, log reset.

10.15am: Marines in marching order inspected by Captain.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast.

0.10pm: Hormigas de Afuera Island abeam 7 miles.

3.0 - 4.0pm: Altered course variously to intercept collier.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.20pm: Housed log.

4.30pm: Stopped to communicate with collier “Germanic”.

4.35pm: Away boarding boat.

4.50pm: Boat hoisted and proceeded. Course N38W. Revs 50.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 37 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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3 December 1915

From Callao to Sechura Bay

Lat -9.0, Long -80.0

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.40am: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 9 20 S, [Long] 79 44 W, Long sun 79 35 W. Allowed N30W, 10 knots.

9.20am: Exercised crew at general quarters and collision stations.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.15am: [Position] DR 8 34 S, 80 09 W, Long sun 80 7.25 W. Allowed N22W, 29 miles.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

11.40pm: Observed Lobos de Afuera Light bearing N12W (compass).

[Course and Distance made good: Various 224 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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4 December 1915

From Callao to Sechura Bay

Lat -5.9, Long -81.2

2.20am: Lobos de Afuera Light abeam 11 miles.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.30am: Altered course and speeds variously closing HMS “Kent”.

8.50am: Stopped while communicating with “Kent”.

9.30am: Proceeded N20E. Revs 46.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine

1.35pm: Stand by. Courses and speeds various to anchorage.

1.50pm: Cast port bower anchor in 34 fathoms and veered to 105 fathoms cable.

2.20pm: HMS “Kent” anchored.

3.30pm:Collier “Germanic” anchored. Kent’s cutter left with ammunition.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

[Anchored in Sechura Bay. Bearings: Pisura Point S50W (compass)]

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 208 miles]

[Draft arriving: Forward 24’ 0”, Aft 25’ 0”]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Coal Remaining: 2211 tons]


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5 December 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0 [estimated]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.30am: Third cutter lowered for divers.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth sea. Fine and clear.

11.0am: Divers finished. Hoisted third cutter.

Noon: Calm and light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 16 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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6 December 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.20am: Storeship “Intaba” [probably this ship] alongside Starboard side bow to stern.

7.0am: Commenced working stores.

8.0am: Light variable winds. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

am: Hands employed storing ship. Diving party at work on valves on Port side.

11.25am: “Kent” finished coaling. Collier cast off and anchored.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

pm: Hands employed storing ship.

4.0pm: Divers finished valves.

4.45pm: Collier “Manchester Port” arrived and anchored.

6.30pm: Ceased work for day.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly.

10.0pm: Second motor boat in charge of Sub Lieutenant Reid patrolling.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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7 December 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

1.0am: Storeship “Intaba” alongside.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

6.0am: Commenced coaling.

8.0pm and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.45am: Cutter left with wireless gear for collier “Manchester Port”.

3.30pm: All stores complete. Discharged Lieutenant Commander Tabuteau to “Intaba” for passage to England.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.30pm: “Intaba” cast off and anchored.

5.30pm: Collier “Germanic” fast alongside.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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8 December 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

2.0pm: Second motor launch patrolling.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

5.30am: Hands called.

6.0am: Commenced coaling - aft.

6.15am: Patrol boat returned.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Fine and clear.

10.45am: Discharged assistant steward Herring to “Intaba” for passage.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.50pm: Ceased coaling for day.

7.50pm: Patrol boat left.

9.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly.

10.0pm: Moorings strictly attended to.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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9 December 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.40am: Patrol boat returned.

6.0am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am and Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

0.20pm: Shifted collier forward.

1.0pm: Commenced coaling forward.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.10pm: Finished coaling.

6.30pm: Collier cast off.

6.55pm: Commenced to weigh anchor.

7.20pm: Set Course S83W. Revs 30.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list; 7]

[Coal Received: 900 tons. Coal Remaining: 3014 tons]


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10 December 1915

From Sechura Bay to Payta

Lat -5.7, Long -82.3

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.0am: Storeship “Intaba” and colliers “Germanic” and “Manchester Port” in company.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.10am: Stopped engines.

Noon: Proceeded Course N1E. Revs 30.

3.11pm: [Position] Lat DR 5 26.5 S, Long DR 82 16 W, Observed 82 23 W. Allowed N9E, 5.5 knots.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

4 30pm: Warrant No 26 Michael Clarke fireman read.

5.30pm: Altered course N75E. Parted company with storeship and colliers.

8.5pm: Stopped engines.

10.0pm: Proceeded. Revs 30 Course N75E.

[Course and Distance made good: N88W (True), 76 miles]


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11 December 1915

From Sechura Bay to Payta

Lat -5.1, Long -81.1 [estimated]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.15am: Stopped engines.

7.40am: Proceeded Course N75E. Revs 30.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.50am: Altered course N80E.

9.0am: Altered course and speeds variously as required approaching anchorage.

10.30am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 9 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at Payta. Bearings: Cathedral SOUTH, Signal Station S80W (compass). Ship’s Head S5E]

2.0pm: Fireman Clarke and Cunningham placed under sentry’s charge for refusing duty.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.10pm: Warrant No 27 on AB Cooke read to ship’s company.

6.0pm: Hoisted first motor boat and first whaler.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 105 miles]

[Draft Arriving: Forward 24’ 9”, Aft 26’ 8”]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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12 December 1915

From Payta to Sechura Bay

Lat -5.1, Long -81.5

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine clear weather.

7.30am: Hoisted galley.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.15am: Commenced to weigh. 9.20am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded courses and speeds various as required turning ship and leaving harbour.

9.40am: Set Revs 48. 9.50am: Set Course S73W.

11.0am: Read warrants Nos 28 and 29.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

3.20pm: Sighted storeship and colliers.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Log streamed and set.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly - prisoners correct.

Midnight: Gentle breeze. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 24 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Rendezvous 60 miles West of Foca Island S82W, 40 miles]

[Draft leaving: Forward 24’ 7”, Aft 26’ 8”]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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13 December 1915

From Payta to Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0 [estimated]

2.0am: “Intaba”, “Manchester Port” and “Germanic” in company.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

7.45am: Stand by. Speeds and courses various approaching anchorage.

8.0am: Cast port bower anchor in 33 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable. Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Anchored at Sechura Bay. Bearings (compass): Pisura Point S40W, End of High land S24E, Ship’s Head S85E]

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and cloudy.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and cloudy.

9.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly - prisoners correct.

10.0pm: Second motor boat patrolling.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 120 miles]

[Draft Arriving: Forward 24’ 6”, Aft 26’ 6”]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 December 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

am: Telescope No 2410 lost overboard by accident by rating lent to collier Germanic.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

1.4pm: HMS “Kent” anchored.

1.30pm: HMS “Newcastle” arrived and made fast alongside “Intaba”.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.


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15 December 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.30am: Court Martial assembled on board HMS “Kent”.

10.30am: Read Warrants 30, 31, 32, 33.

11.15am: Discharged four prisoners to HMS “Kent”.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Read warrant No 34.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.


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16 December 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and cloudy.

6.0am: HMS “Kent” weighed and proceeded to sea.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly - prisoners correct.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.


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17 December 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

2.0am: SS “Intaba” proceeded to sea.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear. HMS “Newcastle” proceeded to sea.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

9.20am: Exercised crew at general quarters.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Read Warrants 35 and 36.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Second motor boat patrolling.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.


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18 December 1915

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

0.15pm: HMS “Kent” weighed and proceeded.

0.30pm: Collier “Germanic” alongside.

1.30pm: Hands employed discharging “Kent’s” stores to “Germanic”. HMS “Newcastle” arrived.

2.20pm: HMS “Newcastle” left. One seaman rating rejoined from “Germanic”.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

4.15pm: Peaman PO rating rejoined from “Manchester Port”.

5.0pm: Collier “Manchester Port” proceeded.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Discharging of stores continued.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly - prisoners correct.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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19 December 1915

From Sechura Bay to Easter Island

Lat -6.4, Long -81.9

0.15am: Resumed discharge stores.

1.10am: Finished stores.

1.50am: Collier “Germanic” cast off and proceeded to sea.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.58am: Stand by and commenced to weigh. Courses and speeds various leaving.

6.18am: Revs 58. Course S65W.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear. Clock put back 10 minutes.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

3.0pm: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 6 43 S, [Long] 82 22 W, Long sun 82 27 W. Allowed S52W, 12 knots. Clock back 10 minutes.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly - prisoners correct.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 72 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Easter Island in [Lat] 27 08 S, [Long] 109 25 W = S 51 34 W, 2006 miles]


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20 December 1915

From Sechura Bay to Easter Island

Lat -9.3, Long -85.9

0.30am: Clocks back 4 minutes.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.0am: Clocks back 5 minutes.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.37am: Position DR [Lat] 8 55 S, [Long] 85 08 W, Long sun 85 24 W. Allowed from noon S51.5W (True), 11.8 knots.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.54pm: Position star 10 10 S, 86 57 W, DR 10 07 S, 87 00 W. Allowed S52W, 12 knots.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Clocks back 6 minutes.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 53 49 W, 298 miles]


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21 December 1915

From Sechura Bay to Easter Island

Lat -12.3, Long -89.7

2.0am: Clocks back 6 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Clocks back 6 minutes.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

9.0am: Position DR 11 55 S, 89 13 W, Long sun 89 14 W. Allowed S51W (True), 11.9 knots.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine. Read Warrants 37, 38, 39.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly - prisoners correct.

10.0pm: Clocks back 5 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: S 51 7.5 W, 285 miles]


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22 December 1915

From Sechura Bay to Easter Island

Lat -15.3, Long -93.6

2.0am: Clock back 5 minutes.

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Clocks back 6 minutes.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.57pm: DR 16 09 S, 94 45 W, Position star 16 16 S, 94 46.5 W. Allowed S51W, 11.8 knots.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.0pm: Clock back 6 minutes.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S 51 45.5 W, 293 miles]


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23 December 1915

From Sechura Bay to Easter Island

Lat -18.4, Long -97.6

1.0am: Clocks back 6 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast occasional showers.

6.0am: Clocks back 5 minutes.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.38am: Position DR 17 51 S, 96 59 W, Long sun 97 1.5 W. Allowed S51W, 11.8 knots.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

7.6pm: DR 19 16 S, 98 45 W, Position star 19 19 S, 98 52 W. Allowed S51W (True), 11.8 knots.

11.0pm: Clocks back 6 minutes.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 50 49 W, 294 miles]


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24 December 1915

From Sechura Bay to Easter Island

Lat -21.4, Long -101.8

1.0am: Clocks back 6 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear. Showery.

5.0am: Clocks back 6 minutes.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and showery.

8.33am: [Position] DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 20 57 S, [Long] 100 59 W, Long sun 101 16.2 W. Allowed S51W (True), 11.8 knots.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, occasional squalls rain.

7.10pm: Position DR 22 10 S, 102 54 W, Long and Lat star 22 13 S, 103 01 W. Allowed S51W, 11 knots.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 53 3.5 W, 298 miles]


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25 December 1915

From Sechura Bay to Easter Island

Lat -24.3, Long -105.8

1.0am: Clocks back 6 minutes.

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.0am: Clocks back 6 minutes.

8.30am: Streamed new log.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S 51 4.5 W, 283 miles]

[No indication in the log that this is Christmas Day]


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26 December 1915

From Sechura Bay to Easter Island

Lat -27.1, Long -109.4

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

6.30am: Observed South end Easter Island S30W (compass).

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

11.30am: Stopped off Easter Island. Engines various to keep position.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

1.10pm: Proceeded Course S38W. Revs 58.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

7.15pm: Position by star [Lat] 27 48 S, [Long] 110 30 W.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 265 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Easter Island Flagstaff S66E, 4.5 miles]


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27 December 1915

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -29.8, Long -113.3

1.0am: Clocks back 6 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0am: Clocks back 5 minutes.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

9.20am: Read Warrant No 40.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

7.15pm: Position DR [Lat] 30 41 S, [Long] 114 25 W, Position star 30 37 S, 114 21W. Allowed S50W (True), 11 knots.

10.0pm: Clocks back 6 minutes.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S 51 27.5 W, 260 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position in [Lat] 34 35 S, [Long] 120 00 W, S 50 10 W, 445 miles]


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28 December 1915

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -32.8, Long -117.3

0.40am: Wind shifted to NW during heavy squall.

1.0am: Clocks back 6 minutes. Rounds made and reported hourly - prisoners correct.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Occasional heavy rains.

7.15am: Wind shifted to West.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and heavy rains.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

3.20pm: Position DR 33 07 S, 117 49 W, Long sun 117 47 W. Allowed S51W (True), 11 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 49 30 W, 270 miles]


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29 December 1915

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -35.1, Long -121.6

1.0am: Rounds made and reported hourly - prisoners correct.

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea. Overcast, cloudy, squally.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

10.0am: Four cell prisoners released.

Noon, 4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Stoker Harrison released from cell.

4.30pm: Read Warrants 41 and 42.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 259 miles]


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30 December 1915

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -37.2, Long -126.4

1.0am: Rounds made and reported hourly - prisoners correct.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.35am: Position DR [Lat] 36 47 S, [Long] 125 21 W, Observed sun, moon 36 32 S, 125 14 W. Allowed S61W, 11 knots.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 62 03 W, 262 miles]


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31 December 1915

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -39.1, Long -131.4

1.0am: Clocks back 6 minutes.

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

3.30pm: J Clarke and J Quinn released from cells.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast, squally.

9.0pm: Clocks back 8 minutes.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly - prisoners correct.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and misty.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 267 miles]


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LOGS FOR JANUARY 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for January 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Office, as before]

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[Note that from here on the log pages have a slightly different layout from those previously, in terms of where additional information in the centre section of the page is to be found]


1 January 1916

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -40.4, Long -137.5

2.0am: Clocks back 8 minutes.

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Clocks back 8 minutes.

9.0am: Changed logs.

Noon: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and hazy.

3.42pm: Position DR [Lat] 40 32 S, [Long] 138 20 W, Long sun 138 17 W. Allowed S74W, 11.6 knots.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and fine.

10.0pm: Clocks back 8 minutes.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 74 41 W, 288 miles]


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2 January 1916

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -41.3, Long -143.4

1.0am: Rounds made and recorded hourly - prisoners correct.

2.0am: Clocks back 8 minutes.

4.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and misty.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.45pm: [Position] DR 41 31 S, 144 19 W, Long sun 144 17 W. Allowed S74W, 11.5 knots.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Moderate swell. Cloudy and fine.

10.pm: Clocks back 10 minutes.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 277 miles]


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3 January 1916

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -42.7, Long -148.7

2.0am: Clocks back 10 minutes.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Clocks back 10 minutes.

7.16am: [Position] DR [Lat] 42 23 S, [Long] 148 27 W, Long sun 148 29 W. Allowed S74W, 11.8 knots.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

3.5pm: Position DR 42 42 S, 150 29.2,W, Long sun 150 32.2 W. Allowed West (True), 11.8 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

7.10pm: Filled Starboard 6 Tank.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. SW swell. Cloudy and fine.

9.0pm: Clocks back 9 minutes.

Midnight: Strong wind and Rough Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 73 27.5 W, 291 miles]


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4 January 1916

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -42.7, Long -156.0

1.0am: Clocks back 9 minutes.

2.0am: Rounds made and reported hourly - prisoners correct.

4.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Heavy swell. Overcast and rain.

8.30am: Log fouled, hauled in and streamed again showing 23.

Noon: Strong wind. Rough sea. Heavy Northerly swell. Overcast and continual drizzle.

4.0pm: Firemen Cooper, Bradley [?] and Jones released from cells. Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and continual rain.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and continual rain.

9.0pm: Clocks back 9 minutes.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast, drizzling rain.

[Course and Distance made good: West, 280 miles]


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5 January 1916

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -42.7, Long -162.0

1.0am: Clocks back 9 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. High swell. Overcast and fine.

7.18am: Position sun [Lat] 42 48 S, [Long] 160 46 W.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Noon: Moderate wind and moderate NNE swell. Fine and clear.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

8.10pm: Position star 42 44 S, 164 13.2 W, DR 42 42 S, 164 11 W.

9.0pm: Clocks back 8 minutes.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine with lightning.

[Course and Distance made good: N 89 57 W, 265 miles]


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6 January 1916

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -42.7, Long -168.3

1.0am: Clocks back 8 minutes. Rounds made and reported hourly - prisoners correct.

4.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast, occasional heavy rain.

8.0am: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Overcast, occasional heavy rain.

Noon: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Occasional rain squalls.

8.10pm: Position star 42 39 S, 170 15 W.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S 89 10.5 W, 278 miles]


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7 January 1916

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -42.4, Long -174.1

2.0am: Clocks back 9 minutes.

3.30am: Position star 42 31 S, 171 47 W.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0am: Clocks back 9 minutes.

7.0am: Position sun 42 26 S, 172 55 W.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Heavy swell. Fine and clear.

9.0am: Patent log changed.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine

4.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Cloudy and occasional rain squalls.

4.35pm: Reduced to 63 Revs. 4.40pm: Filled after Peak.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Cloudy. Squally.

[Course and Distance made good: N 82 46 W, 257 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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9 January 1916

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -41.9, Long -179.6

[Note at top of page] Saturday missed crossing 180th meridian.

1.0am: Clocks back 8 minutes.

4.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast squally.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy clear and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.10pm: Position star [Lat] 41 47 S, [Long] 178 04 E.

10.0pm: Clocks back 10 minutes.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 83 03 W, 248 miles]


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10 January 1916

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -41.0, Long 174.5

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

7.4am: Cape Palliser Light House [New Zealand North Island - for details see here] abeam 5 miles.

7.10am: Altered course N75W.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0am: Stoker Cunningham released from cells.

10.18am: Altered course N27W. Karesi [?] Rock Light House abeam distant 4 miles.

11.40am: Brothers Island Light House abeam distant 4.25 miles.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

0.30pm: Cape Jackson Light House abeam 5 miles.

2.55pm: Stephen Island Light abeam 3 miles, altered course N85W.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Cloudy and fine.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly - prisoners correct.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: 286 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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11 January 1916

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -39.2, Long 169.1

1.0am: Rounds made and reported hourly - prisoners correct.

4.0am: Strong wind. Moderate sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and foggy.

8.46am: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 39 26 S, [Long] 170 02 E, Long sun 169 51.2 E. Allowed N68.5W, 11 knots.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

10.0pm: Exercised action.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 276 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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12 January 1916

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -37.5, Long 163.4

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.35am: Wind shifted to SW during heavy squall.

8.0am: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Overcast occasional rain.

8.36am: Position DR 37 41 S, 163 59 E, Long sun 164 9.7 E. Allowed N69.5W (True), 12.2 knots.

Noon: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Fine and clear

4.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Cloudy and fine.

7.0pm: Pumped out No 6 Starboard Tank.

7.55pm: Position star 36 57 S, 161 41 E = N69W, 11.1 knots since noon.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 69 11 W, 287 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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13 January 1916

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -35.9, Long 158.4

1.0am: Clocks back 7 minutes.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Long swell. Cloudy and fine.

4.13am: Position star [Lat] 36 20.5 S, [Long] 160 00 E.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Position star 35 23 S, 156 37 E.

10.0pm: Clocks back 9 minutes.

[Course and Distance made good: N69W, 260 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 January 1916

From Easter Island to Sydney

Lat -34.3, Long 152.8

1.0am: Rounds made and reported hourly.

2.0am: Clocks back 9 minutes.

4 0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear. Position star 34 43 S, 154 38 E = N69W, 12.2 knots from noon.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

9.15am: Exercised hands at General quarters.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

4.40pm: Observed land.

5.40pm: Stand by. Courses and speeds various as required to wharf.

6.35pm: Mooded [moored] alongside wharf at Garden Island.

[At Garden Island Sydney]

8.0pm: Calm. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 70 19 W, 291 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Coal Remaining: 685 tons]


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15 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light airs. Fine and clear.

10.0am: Hands mustered for payment.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

0.30pm: Blue and White watches away on long leave.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.

7.30pm: Received signal announcing death of Stoker McNally. [Entry from Casualty List: McNALLY, Michael, Fireman, MMR, (service number not listed), Otranto, 13 January 1916, illness]

[Course and Distance made good: Various 82 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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16 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

9.45am: Church party away.

Noon: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.


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17 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am and 8.0am Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

1.15pm: Landed Carpenter Sayers to hospital.

4.0pm: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

5.0pm: Dockyard hands finished work for day.

Midnight: Light to moderate wind. Cloudy and fine.


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18 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

1.0pm: Party for funeral of Stoker McNally left ship.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Dockyard hands ceased work for the day.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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19 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

11.15am: Four samples of cordite left ship for heat test at Ordnance depot.

Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

0.30pm: Red watch away on long leave.

4.0pm: Light airs. Fine and clear.

4.30pm: Blue watch on leave till 7.0am.

8.0pm and Midnight: :Light wind. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported correct.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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20 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

7.0am: Blue watch returned from leave.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast rainy.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

[Draft: Forward 17’ 5”, Aft 23’ 3”]

1.0pm: Leave to white watch till 7.0am.

8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and squally.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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21 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light to moderate wind. Overcast, squally.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

[Draft: Forward 19’ 5”, Aft 23’ 3”]

0.30pm: Hands mustered for payment.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine. Leave to blue watch.

8.0pm: Light breeze. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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22 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light breeze. Fine and clear.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.


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23 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Calm. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

9.0am: RC [Roman Catholic] Church party left.

9.30am: Protestant Church party left.

11.0am: RC Church party returned.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

1.0pm: Blue and White watches on leave till 7.0am.

5.30pm: All visitors away. Fireman W Owens injured while bathing.

8.0pm: Fresh wind. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.


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24 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

6.35am: Hands fell in, employed sweeping decks.

am: Hands employed discharging ammunition for special test.

[Draft: 19’ 5” Forward, 22’ 6” Aft]

3.20pm: Finished discharging ammunition.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Leave to Red and Blue watches.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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25 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light airs and calms Fine and clear.

9.0am: Working party left for Spectacle Island.

11.30am: Working party returned.

Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

2.0pm: TB [Torpedo Boat] Destroyer [HMAS] Huon moored astern.

4.0pm: Light airs. Fine and clear. Leave to Red and White watches.

8.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

8.30pm: Put out extra moorings fore and aft.

Midnight: Strong wind. Heavy squalls. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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26 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

6.35am: Hands fell in.

7.0am: Liberty men returned.

[Draft: Forward 19’ 6”, Aft 22’ 6”]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed clearing up decks.

8.0am: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

10.0am: Leave to Red watch. White watch cleaning gun mountings. Blue watch holystoning B deck. Chief Armourer of Ordnance Department took impressions of gun bores.

Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

3.45pm: Liberty men to clean. Leave to Blue watch.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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28 January 1916


At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light airs and calms. Overcast and fine.

6.35am: Hands fell in. White Watch away for sand. Red and Blue watches clearing up decks.

9.45am: Sand party returned.

Noon: Light variable airs. Overcast and fine.

3.0pm: Two men “Young” a labourer and “Vincent” a fitter scalded in Engine room.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Leave to Red and White watches.

8.0pm: Light wind. Heavy rain. Overcast.

9.0pm: Galley fumigated.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast. Occasional heavy rain.

[Number on sick list: 5[


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29 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Moderate wind. Overcast with rain.

6.35am: Hands fell in and variously employed.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Fine and clear.

10.0am: Hands air bedding.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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30 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

7.0am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: RC Church party left.

9.30am: C of E [Church of England] Church party left.

1.0pm: Leave to Red and Blue watches.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

5.45pm: All visitors ashore.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Fine and cloudy.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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31 January 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Cloudy and fine.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed variously.

7.0am: Liberty men returned.

8.0am: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

8.30am: HMAS Huon left.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Leave to Red and White watches.

8.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for February 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

6.35am: Hands fell in employed clearing up decks.

pm: Hands employed chipping on C Deck.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

4.30pm: Liberty men away.

5.15pm: Read Warrant No 43.

Midnight: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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2 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

9.35am: Sand party away. Hands variously employed.

11.25am: Sand party returned.

[Draft: Forward 19’ 5”, Aft 22’ 2”]

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Leave to Red and Blue watches.

9.0pm: Rounds made and found correct.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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3 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light airs. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear. Hands fell in - Routine.

10.0am: HMAS “Huon” passed on commissioning trials.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

2.0pm: “Huon” returned and moored astern.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and squally.

4.30pm: Liberty men away.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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4 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

8.30am: Shifted ship for engine room work.

am: All beds collected and disposed of in yard.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

pm: New beds issued to crew.

3.0pm: Hands fell in for payment.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine. Shifted ship to original position.

4.40pm: Leave to Blue and White watches.

8.0pm: Light variable airs. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light variable airs. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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5 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Heavy rain. Overcast and cloudy.

pm: Hands make and mend clothes. Leave to Red and Blue watches.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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6 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

8.0am and Noon: Calm. Fine and clear.

9.20am: Divisions and Captain’s inspection.

9.30am: RC Church party away.

9.45am: Protestant church party away.

am: Seamen Wilson and Macdonald brought on board by police.

1.0pm: Leave to Red and White watches.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.

5.45pm: All visitors away.

9.0pm: Rounds made hourly and found correct.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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7 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

am: Dockyard holiday. Leave to White and Blue watches. Red watch variously employed.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Light rain. Overcast and cloudy.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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8 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

10.15am: Fireman Sharp brought on board by escort.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

1.0pm: HMAS “HUON” left Island.

3.20pm: Mails arrived.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Fine. Overcast and cloudy.

5.0pm: Stoker Martin brought on board by police.

Midnight: Calm. Fine and clear.


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9 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

2.15pm: Stoker Black brought on board by escort.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

6.40pm: Fireman Flinn brought on board by escort.

8.0pm: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Overcast and squally.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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10 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am, 8.0pm and Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

7.0am: Half of ships company left ship for Katoomba.

1.0pm: Read warrants 44 and 45.

pm: Fireman Sharp put into detention barracks for 21 days.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Leave to remains of White and Blue watches.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and rainy.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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11 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and occasional rain.

Noon: Moderate wind. Overcast and frequent rain.

1.15pm: Read warrants 46 and 47. Escort and 3 prisoners left ship for Ruscutters Bay [Rushcutters Bay].

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Overcast and frequent rains.

4.20pm: Escort returned.

5.30pm: Leave to Red and White watches.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Overcast and squally.

Midnight: Strong wind with rain. Overcast and cloudy.


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12 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Strong wind. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Overcast and fine.

am: Hands employed hoisting and turning in Port life boats.

Noon: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Leave till last ferry for Red and White watches.

8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.


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13 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Garden Island, Sydney]

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Cloudy and fine.

6.30am: Cast off from wharf and proceeded towards Cocatoo Island [Cockatoo Island]. Three tugs in attendance.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

8.55am: All fast in dry dock.

Noon: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

[At Cocatoo Island]

1.0pm: Leave to White and Blue watches.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Cocatoo Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

10.0am: Fireman Daley sent ashore to hospital.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

5.0pm: Liberty men ashore.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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15 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Cocatoo Island, Sydney]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

1.15pm: Private Gill placed in cells for drunkenness.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

4.20pm, 6.10pm and 7.30pm: Liberty men inspected and passed on shore.

8.15pm: Private Gill released from cells.

Midnight: Calm. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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16 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Cocatoo Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Calm. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

10.15am: Read warrant No 48.

11.0am: Stoker Boyle brought on board by escort.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Light airs. Fine and clear. Leave to Blue and White watches.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.


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17 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Cocatoo Island, Sydney]

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

6.50am: Picnic party left ship for Katoomba.

10.20am: Read Warrant No 50.

3.40pm: Stoker Easterbrook placed under sentry's charge.

4.0pm: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Leave to Red and White watches.

8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Fine and clear.


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18 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Cocatoo Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Calm. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

0.50pm: Read warrant No 49.

1.0pm: Escort and prisoner left ship for Rushcutters Bay.

1.15pm: Hands fell in for payment.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Leave to Red and Blue watches.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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19 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Cocatoo Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

2.30pm: Read warrants on Stokers Easterbrook, Boyle and Didsborough.

2.45pm: Prisoners left for detention court at Garden Island.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and cloudy. Exercised crew at fire stations.

7.10pm: Fireman Reece brought on board by escort.

8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

9.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

10.0pm: Fireman Quinn put under sentry’s charge.

Midnight: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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20 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Cocatoo Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

9.0am: Divine Service held on board.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

1.0pm: Leave to White and Blue watches.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: All visitors away.

8.0pm: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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21 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Cocatoo Island, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

pm: 3 Seamen sent to Garden Island as guard for PO Fife.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Read Warrants 52, 54, 55. Leave to Red and White watches.

5.20pm: Stoker Gerry returned from prison under escort.

8.0pm: Light airs and calms. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Overcast with lightning.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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22 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Cocatoo Island, Sydney]

4.0pm: Calm. Overcast and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Light airs and calms. Overcast and fine.

3.0pm: Read Warrant No 53.

3.15pm: Escort and prisoner left.

4.0pm: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

5.0pm: Leave to Red and Blue watches.

8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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23 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Cocatoo Island, Sydney]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light airs and calms. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light variable airs. Overcast and squally.

[Draft: Forward 20’ 6”, Aft 22’ 0”]

1.15pm: Dry dock gates opened.

1.25pm: Proceeded out of dock - four tugs attending.

2.50pm: Moored to No 1 Buoy Farm Cove.

[At Farm Cove, Sydney]

3.15pm: Ammunition lighters alongside.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast, rain squalls.

5.30pm: Leave to Red and Blue watches.

6.30pm: Two colliers alongside.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

8.30pm: Commenced coaling.

9.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Remaining: 374 tons]


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24 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Farm Cove, Sydney]

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

5.0am: Coaling continued.

7.50am: Assistant Ships Cook J Harty died suddenly on board. [Entry on Casualty List: Otranto, armed merchant cruiser. HARTY, John, Assistant Steward, MMR, (no service number listed), illness]

10.0am: Read Warrant No 56.

[Draft (evening): Forward 22’ 1”, Aft 23’ 7”]

4.0pm: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear. Starboard collier cast off.

5.30pm: Port collier cast off.

7.50pm: Fireman Daley returned from hospital.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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25 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Farm Cove, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

6.15am: Collier made fast Starboard side.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

8.10am: Collier made fast Port side.

am: Hands variously employed. Coaling proceeding.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

pm: Party for funeral of J Harty left ship in charge Lieutenant Ward.

4.0pm: Light airs and calms. Overcast and showery.

5.0pm: Leave to White and Blue watches.

8.0pm: Light wind. Stormy. Overcast and lightning.

Midnight: Light wind. Thunder and lightning and much rain.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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26 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Farm Cove, Sydney]

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

2.0am: Coaling continued.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

7.30am: Colliers cast off.

9.0am: Party for Carnival landed under Lieutenant Ward.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and squally.

[Draft: Forward 20’ 5”, Aft 29’ 9”]

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

2.0pm: Leave to Red and Blue watches.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and cloudy.

6.30pm: Landing party returned

8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and occasional rains.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Farm Cove, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and occasional heavy rain.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

9.15am: RC [Roman Catholic] Church party landed.

9.30am: Divisions and prayers.

11.30am: Church party returned.

1.30pm: Leave to Red and White watches.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and light rain.

5.30pm: All visitors away.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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28 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Farm Cove, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

7.30am: Colliers fast alongside.

8.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

9.10am: Trimmer Cooper brought on board by escort.

11.0am: Ammunition lighters alongside. Coaling proceeding.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

pm: 9 Folios of charts returned to Garden Island.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Leave to White and Blue watches.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and light rain.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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29 February 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Farm Cove, Sydney]

4.0am: Calm. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

8.20am: Store party left ship.

8.25am: Collier Starboard side cast off.

11.20am: Finished discharging ammunition lighters.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 11”, Aft 29’ 8”]

Noon - 1.0pm: Southerly buster [wind force 6-7].

3.25pm: HMA Destroyer “Huon” made fast at Garden Island.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

4.45pm: Stoker Bunans [?] brought on board by police.

6.0pm: Leave to Blue and Red watches.

8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

9.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 8]

[Coal Received: 4148 tons. Coal Remaining: 4474 tons]


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LOGS FOR MARCH 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for March 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 March 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Farm Cove, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

10.25am: Twenty five bags of mails received.

11.45am: Stoker Gawne brought on board by escort.

1.15pm: Hands fell in and employed storing ship.

2.45pm: Seaman Naylor landed to hospital.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Leave to Red and White watches.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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2 March 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Farm Cove, Sydney]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed storing ship etc.

am: White Watch working stores into lighters at Orient Company’s wharf.

11.25am: Finished stowing meat.

Noon: Light wind. Fine with occasional showers.

1.15pm: Hands fell in and employed variously stowing.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine with heavy squalls.

5.10pm: Store party returned on board.

8.0pm: Light wind. Fine with passing rains.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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3 March 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Farm Cove, Sydney]

4.0am: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed variously storing and washing decks.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 25’ 4”, Aft 29’ 6”]

3.0pm: Stoker W Sargeant put in cells for striking Engineer A Kirk.

3.30pm: Stoker J Brown put in cells for refusing duty.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Seaman Morrison discharged to Garden Island. Seaman Simmonds and Stokers Boyle, Didsbury and Easterbrook returned under escort from Garden Island.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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4 March 1916

At Sydney

Lat -33.9, Long 151.2

[At Farm Cove, Sydney]

4.0am: Light variable airs. Fine but hazy.

6.0am: Hands employed preparing ship for sea.

7.0am: Engines and all telegraphs and steering gear tested.

8.0am: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

am: Receiving engineers stores.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

4.10pm: Exercised crew at fire stations.

8.0pm: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

Midnight: Calm. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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5 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -34.0, Long 151.7

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Calm. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast with light rain.

9.5am: Picket boat returned to GI [Garden Island].

9.20am: Slipped from buoy, turned ship and proceeded. Courses and speeds various as required.

9.55am: Passed through heads and Set Course S80E. Revs 52.

10.5am: Log out.

10.20am: Exercised crew at “Action”.

Noon: Light wind. Overcast and rainy.

3.25pm: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 34 10 S, [Long] 152 24 E, Long sun 152 23.5 E. Allowed S69E, 11 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea, Cloudy and fine.

5.0pm: White Watch employed rigging splinter nets.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and passing rains.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 24 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Stephen Island in [Lat] 40 37 S, [Long] 174 05 E = S 69 28 E, 1141 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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6 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -35.5, Long 156.5

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.0am: Clocks advanced 15 minutes for ATS [Apparent Time at Ship].

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

9.15am: Exercised Action and Fire and collision stations.

10.25am: Read Warrants 59 and 60.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.5pm: Read Warrants 58, 61, 62.

5.30pm: Lower deck cleared and Articles of War [underlined] read.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S 68 12 E, 256 miles.

[Number on sick list: 6


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7 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -37.0, Long 161.5

2.0am: Clocks advance 20 minutes for ATS.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.25am: Position DR 36 35 S, 160 04 E, Position star 36 40 S, 160 06,E. Allowed S70E, 10.5 knots.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

9.10am: Exercised crew at Abandon Ship Stations.

1.45pm: AB Simmonds placed under sentry’s charge.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Heavy swell. Fine and clear.

5.30pm: Red watch exercised at boat stations.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Heavy swell. Fine and cloudy.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Heavy swell. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 69 45 E, 254 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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8 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -38.6, Long 166.7

3.0am: Clock advanced 20 minutes for ATS.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and occasional light showers.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.20am: Wind shifted to ENE with light rain.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and occasional drizzle.

3.30pm: Position DR [Lat] 38 46 S, [Long] 167 20 E, Long sun 167 16.5 E. Allowed Various.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.5pm: Read Warrant No 63.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

[Course and Distance made good: S 68 59 E, 265 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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9 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -39.8, Long 170.5

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.33am: Position DR 39 33 S, 170 07 E, Long sun 169 54 E. Allowed S70E, 8.2 knots.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.42pm: Position DR 40 03 S, 171 39 E. Position star 40 06 S, 171 36 E.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: S 68 27.5 E, 193 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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11 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -42.2, Long -175.7

[Note at top of page: Ship’s time back a day for crossing 180th Meridian]

4.0am: Moderate wind and head sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and cloudy. Showery.

10.0am: Shifted steering to aft while Bridge gear overhauled.

11.45am: Reverted to Bridge gear.

Noon: Moderate Gale and high Seas. Overcast with heavy rain.

3.0pm: Shipped heavy sea and carried away galley funnel and pipe casings on forecastle.

4.0pm: Strong gale with high Seas. Overcast and continual rain.

8.0pm: Strong Gale and high Seas. Overcast and occasional rains.

Midnight: Moderate gale and rough Sea. Overcast and misty.

[Course and Distance made good: S 86 58 E, 227 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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12 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -42.5, Long -171.4

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Moderate gale. Rough Sea. Overcast and light rain.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Rough confused Sea. Overcast and occasional rains.

10.48am: Altered course N70W. Courses and speeds various as required to intercept Norwegian Steamer “Jethou”, Sydney to West Indies.

11.20am: Course N72E. Revs 54.

Noon: Moderate wind. Rough Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and occasional rains.

[Course and Distance made good: S 86 07 E, 192 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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13 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -43.7, Long -165.7

1am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and light rain.

9.4am: Position DR 43 34 S, 166 23 W. Allowed S73E, 11 knots.

Noon: Light variable airs and calms. Moderate confused Sea. Showery.

4.0pm: Light wind. Moderate confused sea. Overcast with drizzling rain.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 74 04 E, 262 miles[

[Number on sick list: 8]


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14 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -44.9, Long -159.9

1.0am: Clocks advanced 24 minutes during the night for ATS [Ship’s Apparent Time].

2.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Overcast and light rain.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and rainy.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast with occasional rain.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast with passing showers.

[Course and Distance made good: S 73 15 E, 260 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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15 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -45.9, Long -153.9

1.0am: Clocks advanced 23 minutes during the night for ATS.

2.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light to moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.44am: Position by DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 45 31 S, [Long] 154 21 W, Long sun 154 56 W. Allowed S81E, 11.2 knots.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear. Cooper and McKeown released from cells.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 77 10 E, 258 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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16 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -46.1, Long -147.6

1.0am: Clocks advanced 21 minutes during night for ATS.

2.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.52am: Position DR 46 03 S, 148 15 W, Long sun 148 24 W. Allowed S87E, 11.2 knots.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and light rains.

[Course and Distance made good: S 86 20 E, 266 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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17 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -46.1, Long -141.1

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

2.0am: Clocks advanced 25 minutes for ATS during the night.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast, light rain.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: East, 275 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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18 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -46.1, Long -134.3

1.0am: Clocks advanced 27 minutes during night for ATS.

2.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

5.37am: Position DR 46 08 S, 136 28 W, Position star 46 08 S, 135 59 W. Allowed East (True), 11 knots.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.31am: Position DR 46 08 S, 135 23 W, Long sun 135 12.2 W. Allowed East (True), 11.5 knots.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast, light rain.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: East, 279 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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19 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -45.9, Long -127.6

1.0am: Clocks advanced during the night 27 minutes for ATS.

2.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.36am: Position DR 46 03 S, 128 42 W, Long sun 128 24.5 W. Allowed Various, 11.5 knots.

9.0am: Transferred to after steering gear.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear. John Brown (fireman) released from cells.

6.30pm: Transferred to Bridge steering gear.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 278 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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20 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -45.5, Long -121.3

1.0am: Clocks advanced 27 minutes during night for ATS.

2.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

7.0am - 8.0am: Altered course variously as required to intercept Norwegian barque Cambusdoon [mentioned here and listed here] from Newcastle NSW [New South Wales] to Iquique.

8.0am: Light to moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and clear.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and rainy.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and rainy. Seaman Simmonds released from cells.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and rainy.

11.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 85 26 E, 264 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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21 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -45.1, Long -114.8

1.0am: Clock advanced 24 minutes during night for ATS.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.0pm: Rounds made hourly and reported.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and occasional rains.

[Course and Distance made good: N 84 35 E, 275 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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22 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -43.8, Long -108.7

2.0am: Clocks advanced 24 minutes during night for ATS.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine, clear and cloudy.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine. Confused Sea.

8.30am: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 44 10 S, [Long] 109 33 W, Long sun 109 34W. Allowed N76E, 11.5 knots.

11.0am: Removed No 9 (large) and No 8 (small) (Red ends aft) from Standard compass.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 75 02 E, 271 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

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[Note that pages for 23 to 29 March were out of sequence (appearing after the pages for 30th and 31st March) but have been moved to the correct place in chronological order]


23 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -42.9, Long -102.7

1.0am: Clocks advanced 24 minutes during night for ATS [Apparent Time at Ship].

4.0am: Moderate wind. Squally. Rough sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Strong wind. Rough sea. Overcast and fine.

9.0am: Captain inspected divisional officers at Company and Battalion drill.

Noon: Moderate wind and sea. Cloudy and fine.

3.45pm: Position DR 42 45 S, 101 45 W, Long [sun] 101 44.5 W. Allowed N76E, 11.5 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Rough sea. Overcast occasional rains.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Rough sea. Overcast with occasional rains.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Rough sea. Overcast with occasional showers.

[Course and Distance made good: N 76 54 E, 268 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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24 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -41.8, Long -96.8

1.0am: Clock advanced 21 minutes during night for ATS.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast passing showers.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 75 58 E, 268 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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25 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -40.8, Long -91.1

1.0am: Clocks advanced 21 minutes during night for ATS.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.28am: Position DR [Lat] 40 54 S, [Long] 91 50 W, Long sun 91 55.5 W. Allowed N76E, 11.5 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Overcast and occasional rains.

Midnight: Strong wind - squally. Moderate Sea. Overcast and showery.

[Course and Distance made good: N 75 53 E, 267 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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26 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -39.2, Long -86.4

1.0am: Clocks advanced 16 minutes during night for ATS.

4.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and squally.

8.0am: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.32am: Position DR 39 16 S, 87 07 W, Long sun 87 18 W. Allowed N64E, 10 knots.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 66 03 E, 234 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -37.5, Long -82.6

1.0am: Clocks advanced 20 minutes during night for ATS.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and light rain.

9.0am: Altered course N43E.

9.17am: Stopped to drop target. 9.20am: Courses various during firing.

11.50am: Picked up target and proceeded N43E, 48 Revs.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

3.19pm: Position DR 37 18 S, 82 01 W, Long sun 82 00 W. Allowed N64E, 9.5 knots.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm - 4.40pm: Swung ship for deviations.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 61 08 E, 205 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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28 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -35.8, Long -78.5

1.0am: Clocks advanced 28 minutes for MT [Mean Time] of 75th West meridian.

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0am: Log failed. Hauled in and cleared.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.36pm: Position star 35 18 S, 77 17 W.

[Course and Distance made good: N 62 57 E, 224 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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29 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso

Lat -34.0, Long -74.5

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.20pm: Position DR 33 43 S, 73 34 W, Position star 33 44 S, 73 32 W. Allowed N66E, 7.7 knots.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: N 61 28 E, 224 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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30 March 1916

From Sydney to Valparaiso and at Valparaiso

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6

4.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and squally.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and misty.

am: During forenoon almost continual fog and mist. Altered course and speeds variously as required and frequent casts of lead taken.

11.0am: Observed Angeles Point S70E (True). Altered course and speeds variously approaching anchorage.

Noon: Cast port bower anchor in 38 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable. Light wind. Fine and clear.

[Draft Arriving Valparaiso: Forward 25’ 0”, Aft 24’ 3”]

[Anchor] [Bearings: Angeles Point Light House S87W, Dry Dock S33W, Ship’s Head S25E]

2.0pm: Leave to CPOs and POs First Class.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly, sentries correct.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 162 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Coal Remaining: 2454 tons]


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31 March 1916

From Valparaiso to Lengua-de-Vaca

Place

Lat -32.6, Long -71.4

1.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

11.38am: Commenced to weigh.

11.50am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course N23W. Revs 44. Log streamed and set.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

1.0pm: Filled after Peak tank.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.53pm: Penitente Rock Light abeam 8.5 miles.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N7W, 3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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LOGS FOR APRIL 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for April 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 April 1916

From Valparaiso to Position off Mejillones

Lat -29.0, Long -71.9

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.24am: Lengua de Vaca Light abeam 11.5 miles.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

11.43am: South end Chañaral Island abeam 17 miles.

3.15pm: Position DR 28 27 S, 71 50 W, Long sun 71 53 W. Allowed N10E, 9.2 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 252 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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2 April 1916

From Valparaiso to Position off Mejillones

Lat -25.4, Long -71.2

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am, Noon, 4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 10 48.5 E, 218 miles]


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3 April 1916

From Valparaiso to Position off Mejillones

Lat -23.0, Long -70.5

0.50am: Tetas Point Light abeam 10 miles.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

4.55am: Angamos Point Light abeam 11 miles, altered course N19E.

6.40am: Altered course N82E. Revs 52. Courses and speeds variously as required to anchorage.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth and fine.

8.10am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 67 fathoms and veered to 120 fathoms cable.

8.20am: HMS “Newcastle” arrived.

8.50am: Collier “Bertrand” [probably this ship] secured.

9.15am: Commenced coaling.

[Anchored off Mejillones. Bearings: Blanco Rock S49E, Mount Mejillones S36W, Light House S53E (True)]

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft (evening): Forward 24’ 0”, Aft 25’ 6”]

2.45pm: HMS “Newcastle” finished coaling.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.5pm: Collier “Photonia” [probably Photinia, listed here] weighed.

6.0pm: Finished coaling for the day.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 166 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 2242 tons]


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4 April 1916

At Position off Mejillones

Lat -23.0, Long -70.5

[Anchored off Mejillones. Bearings: Mount Mejillones S26W, Blanco Rock S55E, Angamos Point S43W (compass)]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.0am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

9.45am: Collier “Breconian” [probably the ship listed here] fast Starboard side.

10.10am: Commenced coaling from “Breconian’s” No 1 Hatch.

[Draft evening: Forward 24’ 3”, Aft 26’ 9”]

0.30pm: Collier “Photonia” [Photinia] weighed.

4.0pm: HMS “Orbita” arrived. Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

5.15pm: HMS “Newcastle” weighed and proceeded.

6.0pm: Ceased coaling for the day.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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5 April 1916

At Position off Mejillones

Lat -23.0, Long -70.5

2.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Hazy and fine.

10.50am: Collier “Bertrand” discharged.

11.0am: Colliers “Bertrand” and “Photinia” proceeded to sea.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 5”, Aft 27’ 3”]

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Ceased coaling for the day.

9.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Coal Received: 750 tons. Coal Remaining: 2952 tons]


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6 April 1916

At Position off Mejillones

Lat -23.0, Long -70.5

4.0am and 8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.0am: Resumed coaling.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 7”, Aft 27; 8”]

1.30pm: Eight coal bags accidentally lost overboard.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

5.50pm: Finished coaling. Collier cast off.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Coal Received: 860 tons. Coal remaining: 3792 tons]


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7 April 1916

At Position off Mejillones

Lat -23.0, Long -70.5

2.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am and Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.30am: HMS “Newcastle” arrived.

11.50am: HMS “Orbita” weighed and proceeded.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

7.0pm: HMS “Newcastle” weighed and proceeded.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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8 April 1916

From Position off Mejillones to Iquique

Lat -23.0, Long -70.5

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.30am: Patrol boat recalled.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear. White Watch transferring stores from collier “Bertrand”.

11.30am: All boats hoisted.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

3.45pm: Stand by and commenced to weigh.

4.0pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear. Course N66W, Revs 48, to intercept collier.

4.20pm: Altered course N11W.

6.35pm: Cobija Lights abeam 10 miles.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.43pm: Lights of Tocopilla abeam.

9.32pm: Altered course to examine steamer showing cable steamers lights.

10.0pm: Set Course N12W.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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9 April 1916

From Position off Mejillones to Iquique

Lat -20.2, Long -70.2

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am and Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.55am: Stand by. Courses and speeds variously as required approaching anchorage.

9.6am: Cast port bower anchor in 18 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 7”, Aft 27’ 7”]

1.30pm: Leave granted to Chief and First Class POs [Petty Officers].

[Anchor] [Bearings: Hospital S54E, Light House S6W]

4.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Motor boat commenced patrol.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 170 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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10 April 1916

From Iquique to Antofagasta

Lat -20.6, Long -70.4

2.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.30am: Patrol boat recalled.

7.0am: All boats hoisted.

8.40am: Stand by and commenced to weigh.

8.50am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course S58E. Revs 48.

9.30am: Altered course S3E.

4.0pm: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear. Altered course South.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 32 miles]


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11 April 1916

From Iquique to Antofagasta and at Antofagasta

Lat -23.6, Long -70.4

2.45am: Angamos Point Light abeam distant 9 miles.

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.55am: Tetas Point Light abeam distant 4 miles. Altered course S74E.

8.54am: Stand by, courses and speeds various as required to anchorage.

9.5am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 40 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 6”, Aft 27’ 4”]

[Anchor] [Bearings: Railway Pier S79E (True) distant 9 cables]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Second Whaler commenced patrolling.

9.0pm: Rounds made and sentries visited hourly - all correct.

10.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear

[Course and Distance made good: Various 195 miles]


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12 April 1916

From Antofagasta to Arica

Lat -23.3, Long -70.7

[At anchor Antofagasta. Paita Rock Light bearing S84E (compass)]

1.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.45am: Patrol boat recalled.

7.0am: All boats hoisted.

8.50am: Commenced to weigh.

8.55am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course N80W. Revs 48.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

0.45pm: Mount Mejillones abeam 9 miles.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 33 miles]


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13 April 1916

From Antofagasta to Arica

Lat -18.9, Long -70.5

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.50am: Iquique Lights abeam 16.5 miles, altered course N9W.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

1.0pm: Cape Lobos abeam 6 miles, altered course N3E.

3.30pm: Courses and speeds various to anchorage.

3.46pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 10 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.25pm: Commenced to weigh anchor.

5.35pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course N68W. Revs 44.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

9.55pm: Morro de Sama N28E 9 miles.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N2.5E, 265 miles]


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14 April 1916

From Arica to Callao

Lat -16.9, Long -73.0

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.15am: Exercised crew at general quarters.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 253 miles]


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15 April 1916

From Arica to Callao

Lat -14.8, Long -76.1

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

11.37am: Mesa de Donna Maria abeam 15 miles.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

7.12pm: San Gallan Island abeam 11.5 miles.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 221 miles]


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16 April 1916

From Arica to Callao

Lat -12.1, Long -77.4

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.30am: Stopped to speak collier.

11.0am: Proceeded N60E. Revs 35.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

0.30pm: Revs 48. Altered course and speed variously as required to anchorage.

1.17pm: Cast port bower anchor in 10 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

[Anchor] [Bearings (compass): East end Fronton Island S4E, Old Light House S72W]

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Special sentries placed and motor boat commenced patrolling.

9.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 182 miles]


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17 April 1916

From Callao to Mollendo and at Callao

Lat -12.1, Long -77.2

1.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and foggy.

11.0am: Hoisted all boats and prepared for sea.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 9”, Aft 26’ 5”]

1.5pm: Commenced to weigh.

1.12pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded, courses various as required. Revs 56.

2.5pm: Set course S28E.

2.15pm: Palominos Light House abeam 2 miles.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 10 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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18 April 1916

From Callao to Mollendo

Lat -15.4, Long -75.4

2.15am: Altered course to intercept SS Cleia of London [possibly SS Celia].

2.20am: Sounded Action.

2.35am: Fired blank.

2.45am: Away boarding boat.

3.30am: Boat returned.

3.35am: Resumed Course S49E. Revs 52.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

0.30pm: Morro de Acari abeam 9 miles.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 242 miles]


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19 April 1916

From Callao to Mollendo

Lat -17.2, Long -72.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

9.33am: Stand by. Courses and speeds various as required to anchorage.

9.45pm: Starboard bower anchor in 27 fathoms and veered to 50 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at Mollendo]

11.15am: Commenced to weigh.

11.20am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course S22E. Revs 63.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 233 miles]


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20 April 1916

From Mollendo to Mejillones

Lat -21.4, Long -71.6

4.0am and 8.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.45am: Altered course N78W to intercept collier “Breconian”.

Noon: Stopped. Boarding boats left with doctor. Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

0.30pm: Boat returned. 0.40pm: Set Course S42E. Revs 68.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

4.15pm: Exercised crew at fire stations.

8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.10pm: Observed Angamos Point S14E (compass).

9.20pm: Courses and speeds various as required to anchorage.

9.30pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 66 fathoms and veered to 120 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at Angamos Point]

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 326 miles]


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21 April 1916

From Angamos Point to Mejillones and at Mejillones

Lat -23.0, Long -70.4

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.50am: Commenced to weigh.

6.10am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course S7W. Revs 50.

7.10am: Stand by. Courses and speeds various to anchorage.

7.20am: Cast port bower anchor in 20 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth and fine.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 25’ 1”, Aft 25’ 6”]

[Anchored at Mejillones. Bearings: Mount Mejillones S79W (True), Angamos Point N31W (True)]

4.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

7.0pm: All boats hoisted.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 116 miles]


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22 April 1916

From Mejillones to Angamos Point

Lat -23.0, Long -70.4 [estimated]

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.40am: Commenced to weigh.

4.45am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course N10E. Revs 50.

5.55am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 64 fathoms and veered to 120 fathoms cable.

[Anchored off Angamos Point]

6.30am: Collier “Photinia” alongside.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear. Commenced coaling.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 23’ 10”, Aft 27’ 1”]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Collier cast off and hands employed preparing for coaling on Starboard side.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 10 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Remaining: 3008 tons]


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23 April 1916

At Angamos Point

Lat -23.0, Long -70.4

4.0am and 8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.20am: HMS “Orbita” anchored.

9.30am: Divine Service held.

10.30am: Sentence passed on Stokers Burrows and Sargeant.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

1.50pm: Collier “Photinia” alongside.

2.0pm: Commenced coaling.

3.20pm: Stokers Burrows and Sargeant discharged to HMS “Newcastle”.

4.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.40pm: HMS “Newcastle” left.

6.0pm: Finished coaling for day.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.


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24 April 1916

At Angamos Point

Lat -23.0, Long -70.4

1.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.0am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.10am: Finished coaling.

9.30am: Collier cast off.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

[Draft: Forward 23’ 10”, Aft 28’ 1”]

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Received: 650 tons. Coal Remaining: 3622 tons]


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25 April 1916

At Angamos Point

Lat -23.0, Long -70.4

1.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

6.0am: Collier “Exmouth” arrived and proceeded alongside “Orbita”.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.0am: Coaling party left to coal from “Photinia” to “Exmouth”.

Noon: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear. Relief coaling party left for Exmouth.

4.0pm: Relief coaling party left.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Hoisted second whaler.

6.15pm: Coaling party returned.

9.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

[Number on sick list: 5]



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26 April 1916

At Angamos Point

Lat -23.0, Long -70.4

1.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

5.35am: Coaling party left ship.

7.55am: Releif [Relief] coaling party left ship.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

11.55am: Releif [Relief] coaling party left ship.

4.0pm: Releif [Relief] coaling party left ship. Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.45pm: Finished coaling for night.

6.0pm: Coaling party returned.

8.0pm: Gentle breeze. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Gentle breeze. Choppy sea. Cloudy and fine.


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27 April 1916

At Angamos Point

Lat -23.0, Long -70.4

1.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am: Calm. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

5.45am: Coaling party and carpenter’s party left ship for “Exmouth”.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine. Releif [Relief] coaling party left.

11.55am: Releif [Relief] coaling party left.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

3.55pm: Releif [Relief] coaling party left ship for “Exmouth”.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.20pm: Coaling party returned.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.


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28 April 1916

At Angamos Point

Lat -23.0, Long -70.4

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

11.30am: Hoisted First whaler and Sixth cutter.

1.15pm: Quarters clean guns.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear. “Orbita” finished coaling.

4.30pm: “Photinia” cast off from “Orbita”.

5.40pm: Motor boat commenced patrol.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.


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29 April 1916

From Angamos Point to Coquimbo

Lat -23.0, Long -70.4

2.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.55am: Collier “Exmouth” anchored.

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.0am: Coaling gear returned from “Exmouth”.

10.0am: Naval Court assembled on board HMS “Orbita”.

10.20am: Fourth cutter hoisted.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

3.30pm: Mail sent to “Photinia” and Signalman Curran to “Exmouth”.

5.0pm: All boats hoisted and commenced to weigh anchor.

5.11pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded S58W. Revs 35, collier Exmouth in company 5 cables astern.

7.45pm: Angamos Point Light East (True), altered course S1E.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.


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30 April 1916

From Angamos Point to Coquimbo

Lat -24.9, Long -71.0

0.12pm: Tetas Point Light abeam distant 6 miles.

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.30am: Passed American 4 masted schooner bound north.

9.30am: Divisions and afterwards divine service held.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0pm: Collier Exmouth in company 1 miles astern.

8.0pm: Light wind. Moderate swell. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 132 miles]


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LOGS FOR MAY 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for May 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 May 1916

From Angamos Point to Coquimbo

Lat -27.4, Long -71.3

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Collier “Exmouth” in company 1 mile astern.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine

4.0pm: Turned ship to communicate with collier “Exmouth”. Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.20pm: Resumed Course S4W. Revs 40.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: S 6 47 W, 152 miles]


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2 May 1916

From Angamos Point to Coquimbo

Lat -29.9, Long -71.3

1.20am: Chañaral Point Light abeam 6.5 miles, altered course S18E.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.55am: Pajaros Island abeam 5 miles, altered course S53E.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

9.0am: Stand by. Courses and speeds various as required to anchorage.

9.5am: Cast port bower anchor in 10 fathoms and veered to 30 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 23’ 11”, Aft 27’ 9”]

[Anchored at Coquimbo. Bearings (compass): Cerro Dominante S10W, Cross on Hill S70W]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

5.0pm: Hoisted boats.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.0pm: Commenced to weigh.

9.10pm: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded Course S34W. Revs 70.

11.25pm: Lengua de Vaca Light S56E (compass) 5.75 miles, altered course S11W.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 157 miles]


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3 May 1916

From Coquimbo to Valparaiso

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine. Misty. Courses and speeds various as required to anchorage.

0.20pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 46 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at Valparaiso. Bearings (compass): Angeles Point Light House S67W, Dry dock S10E]

2.30pm: Leave to Chief and First Class POs.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.30pm: Motor boat commenced patrol.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 197 miles]


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4 May 1916

From Valparaiso to Coronel

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6

2.0am: Motor boat patrolling

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.15am: Set in foggy.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and foggy.

11.0am: Hoisted all boats.

11.50am: Commenced to weigh.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine. Set Course S78W. Revs 48.

0.55pm: Revs 30, Collier Exmouth to take station 0.5 miles astern.

1.20pm: Set Course S11W.

2.0pm: Curamilla [Curaumilla] Point Light House abeam 5 miles.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

pm: The misconduct of Sub Lieutenant Reid RNR in leaving the ship contrary to orders is hereby noted [initialled].

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 3 miles]


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5 May 1916

From Valparaiso to Coronel

Lat -35.0, Long -72.9

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.10am: Parted company with collier “Exmouth”.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.20am: Exercised crew at general quarters.

9.30am: RMS “Oronsa” passed north.

Noon: Light variable airs. Smooth. Overcast and light mists. Altered course S1W.

1.55pm: Passed Chilian [Chilean] SS “Don Luis” bound north.

4.0pm: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.30pm: Heard sounds which were taken for human voices. Altered course and switched on search lights searching the vicinity but could not discover anything.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 146 miles]


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6 May 1916

From Valparaiso to Coronel

Lat -36.9, Long -73.3

2.15am: Observed Quiriquina Light House bearing S33E (compass).

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

5.10am: Quiriquina Light House abeam 10.25 miles.

Noon: Light airs and smooth Sea. Fine and slightly hazy.

1.0pm: Courses various to anchorage.

1.45pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 11 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at Coronel. Bearings: Lota Point S7W (True), Puchocho [Puchoco] Point Beacon N69W (True)]

pm: HMS “Lancaster” in harbour.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.15pm: Payment to POs and men.

8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 136 miles]


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7 May 1916

From Coronel

Lat -37.0, Long -73.2

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Dense fog.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and dense fog.

9.0am: HMS “Lancaster” weighed and proceeded.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and dense fog.

1.0pm: Hoisted all boats.

1.20pm: Commenced to weigh anchor.

1.30pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course S57W. 40 Revs.

2.0pm: Altered course N24W.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.45pm: Observed Tumbes Point Light bearing N89E (compass) distant approximately 8.5 miles.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 9 miles]


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8 May 1916

From Coronel

Lat -34.2, Long -73.8

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am, Noon and 4.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.30pm: Read Warrants 66 and 67.

8.0pm: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

Midnight: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 179 miles]


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9 May 1916

From Coronel

Lat -36.3, Long -74.2

4.0am and 8.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.0am: Log foul, hauled in and cleared and streamed again.

8.36am: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 35 54 S, [Long] 74 13 W, Long sun 74 06 W. Allowed Various, 8 knots.

11.29am: Lat Ex Meridian sun 36 21 S.

Noon: Light airs. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 191 miles]


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10 May 1916

From Coronel to Lengua de Vaca

Lat -31.0. Long -72.3

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.52am (ATS): Position DR 31 58 S, 72 25 W, Long sun 72 21 W. Allowed N18.5E (True), 14 knots.

Noon: Altered course N20E. Revs 70.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear. Altered course variously as required approaching anchorage.

4.39pm: Anchored in 70 fathoms with 105 fathoms on starboard bower anchor.

[Anchored at Lengua de Vaca]

5.0pm: Communicated with HMS “Lancaster”.

6.30pm: Commenced to weigh anchor.

6.45pm: Anchor aweigh. Course S88W. Revs 44.

7.20pm: Altered course S30W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.30pm: Lengua de Vaca Light bearing N50E (compass), altered course S3W.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 16 10 E, 332 miles]


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11 May 1916

From Lengua de Vaca

Lat -32.4, Long -72.5

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

5.20pm: Position star Lat 32 58 S, [Long] 72 30 W = S14W (True), 7 knots from noon.

Course and Distance made good: Various 204 miles]


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12 May 1916

From Lengua de Vaca to Vallenar Roads

Lat -35.5, Long -73.5

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

8.42am: (ATS) Position DR 35 02 S, 73 18 W, Long sun 73 22.2 W. Allowed S14W, 8 knots.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear. Altered course S3E.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

5.30pm: Position star 36 20 S, 73 44 W.

6.57pm: Santa Maria Light bearing S25W (True).

9.30pm: Santa Maria Light abeam distant 17 miles.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and showery.

[Course and Distance made good: S 15 06 W, 195 miles]


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13 May 1916

From Lengua-de Vaca to Vallenar Roads

Lat -38.8, Long -74.2

1.0am: Wind shifted to WNW.

2.0am: Rounds made and reported hourly. Prisoners correct.

3.0am: Passed steamer bound north.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and showery.

6.25am: Observed Mocha Island bearing S43E (compass).

8.0am: Moderate wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and squally.

am: Position frequently checked by bearings of Mocha Island.

Noon: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear. Squally. Altered course S2E.

3.30pm: Position DR [Lat] 39 09 S, [Long] 74 14 W, Long sun 74 11 W. Allowed S9W (True), 6 knots.

4.0pm: Strong wind. High Sea. Cloudy, squally.

5.0pm: Steward Robinson and Stoker Hawkins released from cells.

6.0pm: Wind and Sea inclined to moderate.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear. Squally.

11.15pm: Revs Starboard Engine at 11.15 46, altered course S1E.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Squally. Fine and clear and lightning.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 201 miles]


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14 May 1916

From Lengua-de Vaca to Vallenar Roads

Lat -41.3, Long -74.5

4.0am: Strong wind and frequent squalls of gale force and rain. Very rough confused sea.

8.0am: Strong wind with fierce squalls and rain. Very high and confused sea.

8.42am: (ATS) [Apparent Time at Ship] Position DR 40 51 S, 74 35 W, Long sun 74 25 W. Allowed S9W (True), 6 knots.

Noon: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear. Revs 56 Port, 58 Starboard.

4.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Cloudy and fine.

5.30pm: Position star 42 13 S, 74 48 W.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Rough sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and rain.

[Course and Distance made good: S 5 55 W, 149 miles]


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15 May 1916

From Lengua-de Vaca to Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.3, Long -75.6

4.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast with rain.

8.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and passing showers.

8.55am: Altered course S25E.

11.10am: Altered course N72E. 11.30pm: Altered course N87W. Revs 50.

Noon: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Fine, cloudy weather. Altered course N72E.

1.45pm: Picked up collier “Norman Monarch”.

2.20pm: Revs 50. Courses various to 3.15 to intercept collier.

3.15pm: Set course N58E. Revs 60.

4.0pm: Strong wind. Rough confused sea. Overcast and misty.

4.25pm: Rounded end of Island. Courses and speeds various to anchorage.

5.2pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 14 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

5.55pm: Collier “Norman Monarch” arrived and anchored.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and showery.

[Anchored at Vallenar Roads. Bearings: Observation Spot S65W, Small Island N20W]

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and squally.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 260 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 2618 tons]


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16 May 1916

At Vallenar Roads [Islas Vallenar, Chile]

Lat -45.3, Long -75.6 [estimated]

2.30am: Let go port bower anchor, 15 fathoms cable.

4.0am: Strong wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine, squally.

6.0am: Hands preparing for coaling and collier coming alongside.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear. Squally.

9.30am: Collier fast alongside.

10.0am: Commenced coaling.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 23’ 6”, Aft 26’ 10”]

0.40pm: Resumed coaling.

0.45pm: Private Bailey RMLI [Royal Marines Light Infantry] accidentally knocked down No IV hold.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

6.30pm: Hove up Port anchor.

7.30pm: Wind shifted to North.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

11.20pm: Motor boat recalled.

11.30pm: Let go port bower anchor, 15 fathoms cable.

Midnight: Strong wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and squally rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 56 miles]


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17 May 1916

At Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.3, Long -75.6

4.0am: Strong wind. Squally. Overcast with heavy rain.

7.0am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Strong wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and passing rains.

am: Coaling proceeding.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and occasional rains.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.40pm: Ceased coaling.

5.0pm: Collier cast off.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast, rain squalls.

Midnight: Strong wind. Squally. Overcast and showery.


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18 May 1916

From Vallenar Roads to Corral

Lat -45.3, Long -75.6

4.0am: Strong wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and frequent rains.

8.0am: Strong wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine, squally.

am: Hands employed cleaning ship and preparing for sea.

Noon: Strong wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and frequent squalls.

[Draft: Forward 23’ 4”, Aft 27’ 7”]

2.0pm: Collier “Norman Monarch” left in execution of pervious [previous] orders.

4.0pm: Strong wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and squally.

4.20pm: Commenced to weigh.

4.30pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Set Course S8E. Revs 47.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and fine.

11.15pm: Altered course N8W.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast with rain.

[Coal Received: 850 tons. Coal Remaining: 3393 tons]


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19 May 1916

From Vallenar Roads to Corral

Lat -43.2, Long -75.0

4.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and squalls rain.

7.28am: Sighted Huafo Island [Isla Guafo] North end bearing N53E (True).

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and frequent squalls.

9.0am: Position by Cross Bearings of Huafo Island 43 31 S, 75 03 W.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and hazy with occasional fog.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast. Squally with light rains.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast with light drizzling rain.

Midnight: Strong wind and moderate sea. Overcast with rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 225 miles]


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20 May 1916

From Vallenar Roads to Corral

Lat -39.9, Long -73.4 [estimated]

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast. Squally and showery.

5.0am: Continual rain till 5.30.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast with heavy rains.

8.45am: Galera Light House abeam.

9.35am: Altered course N52E.

10.0am: Altered course and speeds various as required to anchorage.

10.37am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 9 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Draft: Forward 23’ 7”, Aft 27’ 5”]

[Anchored off Port Corral. Bearings: Palo Muerto Point N87W, Light Buoy S22E (compass)]

4.0pm: Strong wind. Slight Sea. Overcast with heavy rain.

4.15pm: Commenced to weigh.

4.30pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. 4.40pm: Course N44W. Revs 34.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Squally. Overcast and showery.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 225 miles]


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21 May 1916

From Corral to Coquimbo

Lat -37.6, Long -74.2

3.30am: Observed Mocha Island Light.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy clear and fine.

5.55am: Mocha Island Light bearing E (True) 18.5 miles, altered course N7W.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy, occasional rains.

9.30am: Captain’s inspection followed by divine service.

Noon: Light wind. Slight confused sea. Fine and clear.

3.45pm: Lavapie Point Light House abeam distant 12.5 miles

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Santa Maria Island Light abeam distant 14 miles.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 148 miles]


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22 May 1916

From Corral to Coquimbo

Lat -34.6, Long -73.2

1.0am: Rounds made and reported hourly.

4.0am: Moderate wind and sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Revs 40. Moderate wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear. Altered course N2W.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and Clear.

5.30pm: Position star [Lat] 33 47 S, [Long] 73 03 W.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 13 41 E, 187 miles]


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23 May 1916

From Corral to Coquimbo

Lat -31.9, Long -72.6

1.0am: Rounds made and reported hourly.

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight sea. Fine and Clear.

Noon: Moderate wind and sea. Fine and clear.

0.50pm: Revs 35. Altered course variously to intercept collier “Norman Monarch”.

1.12pm: Set Course NORTH.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Collier “Norman Monarch” in company 1 mile astern.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 190 miles]


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24 May 1916

From Corral to Coquimbo

Lat -29.5, Long -72.2

2.28am: Observed Lengua de Vaca bearing N54E (compass).

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.13am: Lengua de Vaca Light abeam 19 miles.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

9.0am: Altered course S1E.

10.5am: Altered course N31W. Revs 46.

Noon and 4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.55pm: Altered course S15E. Revs 38.

5.40pm: Position star [Lat] 29 12 S, [Long] 72 11 W.

8.0pm: Strong wind, rough sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 168 miles]


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25 May 1916

From Corral to Coquimbo

Lat -30.7, Long -72.2

4.0am and 8.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.15am: Parted company with collier “Norman Monarch”.

11.26am: Lat Ex Meridian Altitude 30 40 S.

Noon: Moderate wind and sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and sea. Fine and clear.

5.20pm: Position by star 30 17 S, 72 09 W = from noon S1.5E (True), 6.5 knots.

6.0pm: Altered course N1W. Revs 36.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 143 miles]


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26 May 1916

From Corral to Coquimbo

Lat -29.9, Long -71.3

2.20am: Lengua de Vaca Light abeam 13 miles, altered course N39E.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.20am: Altered course S76W.

7.10am: Altered course N83E.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and fine. Altered course and speeds variously as required approaching anchorage.

9.5am: Cast port bower anchor in 10.5 fathoms of water and veered to 30 fathoms cable.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 23’ 10”, Aft 26’ 4”]

[Anchored at Coquimbo. Bearings: Cerro Dominante S10W, Conspicuous Cross S70W]

1.0pm: Leave to Chief and first class petty officers.

4.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

6.15pm: Stoker Johnson placed in sentry’s charge.

6.35pm: Stoker Clarke placed under sentry’s charge.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.14pm: Fireman Clarke released from sentries charge.

10.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 145 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 2982 tons]


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27 May 1916

From Coquimbo to Valparaiso

Lat -30.1, Long -71.7

1.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.30am: Hoisted all boats and hands preparing for sea.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.55am: Commenced to weigh.

9.3am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Courses various rounding Pajaros Islands.

9.29am: Set Course S47W.

Noon: Light wind. Slight swell. Cloudy and fine.

2.30pm: Picked up collier “Norman Monarch”.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 21 miles]

[True Bearing and distance: of Rendezvous S59W, 22 miles]


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28 May 1916

From Coquimbo to Valparaiso

Lat -31.4, Long -73.8

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Log foul. Hauled in and cleared.

8.30am: Altered course S67E.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

5.30pm: Position star [Lat] 31 46.5 S, [Long] 73 03 W.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 168 miles]


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29 May 1916

From Coquimbo to Valparaiso

Lat -33.0, Long -71.6

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

5.30am: Angeles Point Light S37E (compass) distant 19.5 miles.

8.0am: Light breeze. Slight sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.0am: Altered course variously approaching anchorage.

9.34am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 45 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

10.0am: Water boats alongside.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 10”, Aft 26’ 0”]

[Anchored at Valparaiso. Bearings: Dry dock S10E, Angeles Point Light House S71W (compass)]

1.30pm: Leave to chief and first class petty officers.

2.50pm: Meat lighter alongside.

6.0pm: Motor boat commenced patrolling.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 148 miles]


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30 May 1916

From Valparaiso to Patrolling

Lat -33.0, Long -71.9

2.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and light rain.

6.45am: Hoisted all boats and preparing for sea.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.15am: Commenced to weigh.

9.25am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded courses various rounding Angeles Point.

9.40am: Set Course S77W. Revs 38.

11.40am: Communicated with collier.

11.43am: Altered course S9W, collier 1 mile astern.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

2.35pm: [Position] [Lat] Venus 33 12.5 S, [Long] sun 72 02 W.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

5.30pm: Position star 33 26 S, 72 09 W.

11.0pm: Altered course S8W.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 18 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Santa Maria Island S 21 40 W, 386 miles]


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31 May 1916

From Valparaiso to Patrolling

Lat -34.8, Long -73.2

4.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

6.24am: Position star 34 24 S, 72 50 W.

8.0am: Fresh wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0am: Altered course S31W. Revs 40 Port engine.

10.0am: Collier “Norman Monarch” in company 1 mile astern.

Noon: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

2.0pm: Altered course to signal collier. 2.17pm: Resumed S31W.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Collier “Norman Monarch” in company.

[Course and Distance made good: S 32 05 W, 126 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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LOGS FOR JUNE 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for June 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed “Baynham, Commander RNR, Navigator”]

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1 June 1916

From Valparaiso to Patrolling

Lat -36.3, Long -75.5

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and squally.

6.0am: Collier “Norman Monarch” in company.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Squally. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

pm: Collier “Norman Monarch” in company.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Heavy swell. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Altered course N30E. Revs 36.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and showery.

[Course and Distance made good: S 49 32 W, 145 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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2 June 1916

From Valparaiso to Patrolling

Lat -35.1, Long -74.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Showery. Cloudy and fine.

6.0am: Collier “Norman Monarch” in company.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Heavy swell. Overcast.

9.0am: Revs 46 and altered course variously during general quarters.

10.30am: Revs 36.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. High swell. Overcast and fine.

1.0pm: Altered course S27E.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind. High swell. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Collier “Norman Monarch” in company.

Midnight: Moderate wind. High swell. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 168 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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3 June 1916

From Valparaiso to Patrolling

Lat -37.0, Long -73.4

4.0am: Moderate wind. Heavy swell. Overcast and fine.

5.45am: Observed Hualpin Point [Punta Hualpen or Gualpen] Light bearing S66E (compass).

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and light rain.

9.15am: Altered course S15E.

10.55am: Altered course S8W.

11.45am: Stopped engines.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and rainy.

1.0pm: Courses and speeds various to communicate with collier.

1.48pm: Proceeded Course S8E. Revs 38.

3.30pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 25 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Anchored Arauco Bay. Bearings (compass): Lavapie Point S51W, Santa Maria Light N64W]

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly.

10.0pm: Anchor bearings verified.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast with rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 128 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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4 June 1916

From Arauco Bay to Patrolling

Lat -37.1, Long -73.5 [estimated]

[Anchored at Arauco Bay] [Bearings: Lavapie Point S50W, Cochinos Point S78W, Santa Maria Light House N64W]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and passing showers.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

9.30am: Captain’s inspection and divine service.

[Draft: Forward 25’ 8”, Aft 24’ 9”]

3.14pm: Commenced to weigh anchor.

3.25pm: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded.

3.30pm: Set Course N16W. Revs 36.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.15pm: Hualpin Point Light abeam 10 miles.

8.0pm: Light airs and calms. Smooth and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 9 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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5 June 1916

From Arauco Bay to Patrolling

Lat -34.7, Long -73.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine clear weather.

8.47am: (ATS) Position DR [Lat] 35 04 S, [Long] 73 23 W, Long sun 73 24 W. Allowed N (True), 7 knots.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and passing showers.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy, passing showers.

5.0pm: Altered course S12E.

5.20pm: Position star 34 7.5 S, 73 23 W.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and cloudy.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: North 141 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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6 June 1916

From Arauco Bay to Patrolling

Lat -35.8, Long -73.5

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am, Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

7.30pm: Tumbes Point Light abeam 17.5 miles.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. High swell. Fine and clear.

9.26pm: Santa Maria Light House abeam distant 7 miles.

9.45pm: Altered course and speeds various as required approaching anchorage.

10.15pm: Cast port bower anchor in 27 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 140 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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7 June 1916

From Arauco Bay to Coronel

Lat -37.0, Long -73.2

[Anchored at Arauco Bay. Bearings: Lavapie Point N81W, Santa Maria Light House S44W (compass)]

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0am: Commenced to weigh.

6.18am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course N70E. 48 Revs.

7.20am: Altered course and speeds various as required approaching anchorage.

7.25am: Cast port bower anchor in 9 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Fine.

[Anchored at Coronel. Bearings: Puchoco Point N45W, Lota Point S3W (True)]

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 26’ 3”, Aft 23’ 9”]

1.30pm: Leave to Chief and first class petty officers.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Hoisted all boats and prepared for sea.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.30pm: Commenced to weigh.

8.36pm: Anchor aweigh. turned ship and proceeded. Course N76W. 48 Revs.

10.33pm: Santa Maria Island Light abeam 5 miles.

10.48pm: Altered course S75W.

11.50pm: Altered course S2W.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: 71 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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8 June 1916

From Coronel to Vallenar Roads

Lat -38.3, Long -74.3

0.12am: Santa Maria Light abeam 10 miles.

1.23am: Lavapie Light House abeam 10 miles.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

5.3am: Tucapel Point Light abeam 15.5 miles.

8.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

Noon: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and showery.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and squally.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 115 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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9 June 1916

From Coronel to Vallenar Roads

Lat -41.7, Long -74.7

4.0am and 8.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and squally.

8.51am: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 41 23 S, [Long] 74 50 W, Long sun 74 29 W. Allowed S7W, 9 knots.

11.20am: Lat Ex M Alt 41 35.5 S.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear, squally.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind. Heavy swell. Overcast and fine.

11.43pm: Observed Huafo Island Light bearing S53E (compass).

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and drizzling rain.

[Course and Distance made good: S 5 07 W, 206 miles]


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10 June 1916

From Coronel to Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.1, Long -75.0

0.42am: Huafo Island Light abeam 12 miles.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast, squally.

am: Position frequently checked by cross bearings.

11.5am: Sighted HMS “Avoca”.

Noon: Moderate wind. Rough Sea. Cloudy, fine.

2.0pm: Altered course S80E and variously as required to anchorage.

2.34pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 11 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

2.50pm: HMS “Avoca” anchored.

3.30pm: “Norman Monarch” arrived.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Anchored at Vallenar Roads. Bearings: Observation Spot S70W, Small Island N21W (compass)]

5.0pm: One Lance Sargeant of Marines and one sick bay attendant joined ship.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and showery.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and showery.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 217 miles]


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11 June 1916

At Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.3, Long -74.6

4.0am: Strong wind. Slight Sea. Overcast, squally rain.

7.30am: Hoisted all boats.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Squally with rain.

9.30am: Divisions followed by divine service.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and showery.

[Draft: Forward 25’ 9”, Aft 24’ 0”]

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and passing showers.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and squally.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and squally.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 28 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 2259 tons]


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12 June 1916

At Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.3, Long -74.6

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and squally.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

10:30am: HMS “Avoca” commenced coaling.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast with light rain.

4.30pm: Veered 15 fathoms on Starboard cable and cast Port anchor with 15 fathoms cable.

5:40pm: “Avoca” finished coaling and collier cast off.

8.0pm: Light wind (Squalls moderate). Overcast and squally.

Midnight: Strong wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and rain squalls.


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13 June 1916

At Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.3, Long -74.6

4.0am: Strong wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

7:30am: Weighed Port anchor.

7:50am: Collier alongside.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear. Rain squalls.

8:50am: Commenced coaling.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy with heavy rain.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 10”, Aft 25’ 6”]

0.30pm: HMS “Avoca” weighed and proceeded.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

5.0pm: Finished coaling for day.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.


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14 June 1916

At Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.3, Long -74.6

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.30am: Hands fell in and shifted collier.

7.15am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and rain.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear, passing showers.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 10”, Aft 27’ 6”]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine with occasional rains.

4.20pm: Finished coaling for the day.

4.40pm: Collier cast off.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast, light rain.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine. Passing showers.


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15 June 1916

At Vallenar Roads

Lat -45.3, Long -74.6

4.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and heavy rain.

6.0am: Hands preparing Port side for collier.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and heavy rains.

9.10am: Collier alongside.

9.30am: Commenced coaling.

Noon: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and rainy.

[Draft: Forward 23’ 9”, Aft 28’ 8”]

3.20pm: Finished coaling.

4.0pm: Collier cast off and anchored. Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast, squally, rain.

5.0pm: Hoisted all boats.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast, squally, rain.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Received: 1375 tons. Coal Remaining: 3554 tons]


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16 June 1916

From Vallenar Roads to Juan Fernandez

Lat -45.3, Long -74.8

4.0am: Strong wind. Frequent squalls. Overcast and continual rain.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and continual rain.

9.30am: Commenced to weigh.

9.45am: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded.

10.0am: Course S10E. Revs 50.

10.35am: Altered course N74W.

Noon: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Continuous heavy rain. Overcast and hazy.

4.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Heavy Westerly swell. Overcast and continual rain.

5.30pm: Altered course N55W. 6.15pm: Revs 50.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and misty with continual rain.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and misty with continual rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 18 miles]


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17 June 1916

From Vallenar Roads to Juan Fernandez

Lat -42.6, Long -77.5

4.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast, squally, rain.

8.0am: Strong wind. Heavy Sea. Overcast and misty with continual rain.

Noon: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and misty with light rain. Heavy NW swell.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and continuous misty drizzle.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and misty with continual light rain.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 218 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Mas Afuera Island N 15 25 W, 552 miles]


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18 June 1916

From Vallenar Roads to Juan Fernandez

Lat -38.0, Long -78.8

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and misty.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

2.50am: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 37 25 S, [Long] 79 00 W, Long sun 79 02 W. Allowed N20W (True), 12.5 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 11 24 W, 286 miles]


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19 June 1916

From Vallenar Roads to Isle Mas Afuera and Juan Fernandez

Lat -33.6, Long -80.7

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine cloudy weather.

8.30am: Observed Island Mas Afuera [also known as Alejandro Selkirk Island - see here for details of Juan Fernandez Islands].

10.7am: Altered course N77W. During General quarters one Branch pipe and connection lost overboard by accident.

11.10am: Altered course N33W. Mas Afuera settlement abeam distant 5 miles.

11.50am: Altered course variously.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine. Altered course S69W. Revs 50.

0.45pm - 2.20pm: Courses various as required rounding Island.

2.20pm: Set Course N59E.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

7.0pm: Altered course S59W.

9.0pm: Exercised crew at “Action” stations.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 276 miles]


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20 June 1916

From Mas Afuera Island to Juan Fernandez

Lat -33.7, Long -78.9 [very approximate position, based on limited information in log]

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and clear.

6.40am: Observed Santa Clara Island bearing S58E.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and squally.

8.50am: Altered course variously as required approaching anchorage.

9.25am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 45 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at Juan Fernandez]

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and squally.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 9”, Aft 26’ 7”]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy. Occasional squalls.

4.5pm: Read Warrant No 69.

4.30pm: Hoisted all boats and prepared for sea.

5.10pm: Commenced to weigh.

5.15pm: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded.

5.30pm: Set Course N28E. 45 Revs.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 162 miles]


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21 June 1916

From Juan Fernandez to Caldera

Lat -31.6, Long -76.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light variable wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and cloudy.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

Midnight: Light variable airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 44 48 E, 169 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Caldera in [Lat] 27 02 S, [Long] 71 00 W, N 45 59 E, 396 miles, 47 miles to anchorage]


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22 June 1916

From Juan Fernandez to Caldera

Lat -29.1, Long -73.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.30am: Position moon and Jupiter [Lat] 29 39 S, [Long] 74 07 W.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

9.23am: ATS DR 29 21 S, 73 42 W, Long sun 73 50 W. Allowed N46E, 9.2 knots.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

5.36pm: Position star 28 33 S, 72 50 W.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 46 46 E, 217 miles]


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23 June 1916

From Juan Fernandez to Caldera

Lat -27.1, Long -70.8 [estimated]

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.30am: Altered course variously as required approaching anchorage.

10.0am: Stand by and altered speed variously.

10.12am: Cast port bower anchor in 14 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 23’ 10”, Aft 27’ 1”]

[Anchored at Caldera. Bearings (compass): Church S16E, Light House S85W]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Hoisted galley.

9.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly.

Midnight: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 206 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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24 June 1916

From Caldera to Antofagasta

Lat -26.4, Long -71.0

[Anchored at Caldera. Bearings: Green Light S15W, Light House S85W (compass)]

1.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am: Light variable airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.15am: Motor boat recalled. All boats hoisted and preparing for sea.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.0am: Commenced to weigh. 9.10am: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded.

9.27am: Course N40W. Revs 45.

Noon: Light variable airs. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 20 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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25 June 1916

From Caldera to Antofagasta and at Antofagasta

Lat -23.6, Long -70.4

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

7.30am: Jara Head [Cabo Jara] abeam distant 6.5 miles.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine. Altered course variously as required approaching anchorage.

9.36am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 45 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at Antofagasta]

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Draft: Forward 23’ 8”, Aft 27’ 1”]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 198 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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26 June 1916

From Antofagasta to Mejillones

Lat -23.5, Long -70.9

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0am: Commenced to weigh.

9.5am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course N88W. Revs 48.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine. Altered course N45W. Revs 45.

1.30pm: Communicated with collier “Norman Monarch”.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

10.0pm: Altered course S82E.

Midnight: Light to moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 28 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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27 June 1916

From Antofagasta to Mejillones

Lat -23.0, Long -70.4 [estimated]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.10am: Stand by below, altered course variously approaching anchorage.

9.20am: Cast port bower anchor in 25 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at Mejillones]

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 23’ 9”, Aft 27’ 1”]

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 146 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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28 June 1916

From Mejillones to Arica

Lat -22.8, Long -70.5

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.30am: Hoisted all boats and prepared for sea.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0am: Commenced to weigh.

9.5am: Anchor aweigh, courses and speeds variously altered leaving anchorage.

9.12am: Set Course N12W. Revs 36.

10.0am: Passed RMS “Ortega” [mentioned in an article here].

Noon: Gentle breeze. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.4pm: Lights of Port Tocopilla bearing S80E (True) 17 miles.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N3W, 18 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Arica, Various 262 miles]


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29 June 1916

From Mejillones to Arica

Lat -20.2, Long -70.6

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0am: Stopped and dropped target. Courses and speeds various as required during gunnery practice.

10.30am: Resumed Course N14W. Revs 36.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

5.41pm: Position by star [Lat] 19 26 S, [Long] 70 38 W.

6.15pm: Altered course S10E.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0pm: Altered course N7W.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N2.5W, 156 miles]


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30 June 1916

From Mejillones to Arica

Lat -18.5, Long -70.3 [estimated]

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.30am: Altered course N60E.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

9.0am: Stand by. Courses and speed various as required to anchorage.

9.12am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 12 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

[Anchored at Arica. Bearings: Alcaran [Alacran] Light House S12E, End of Mole S56E]

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight swell. Fine and clear.

4.30pm: Hoisted galley.

5.15pm: Sentries placed forward and aft.

9.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 151 miles]


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LOGS FOR JULY 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for July 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 July 1916

From Arica to Mollendo

Lat -18.3, Long -70.4

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

7.30am: Hoisted all boats and prepared for sea.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

8.50am: Commenced to weigh.

8.55am: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded.

9.0am: Set Course S80W. Revs 36.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Altered course N21W.

[Course and Distance made good: West, 21 miles]


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2 July 1916

From Mollendo to San Nicholas Bay

Lat -17.0, Long -72.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine. Altered course variously as required approaching anchorage.

9.3am: Cast port bower anchor in 27 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at Mollendo]

10.5am: Commenced to weigh.

10.10am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course S67W. Revs 55.

11.0am: Altered course N74W.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

1.30pm: SS “Vine Branch” passed South.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light variable airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 169 miles]


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3 July 1916

From Mollendo to San Nicholas Bay and at San Nicholas Bay

Lat -15.2, Long -75.3 [estimated]

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.50am: Courses and speeds various as required to anchorage.

7.50am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 12 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine. Collier “Norman Monarch” arrived. HMS “Lancaster” in harbour.

am: Divers from HMS “Lancaster” employed cleaning main valves. Hands preparing for coaling.

Noon: “Lancaster” left harbour. Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 3”, Aft 27’ 0”]

[Anchored San Nicholas Bay [Peru]. Bearings (compass): Morro de Acari S63E, Harmless Point S70W]

0.30pm: Collier “Norman Monarch” fast alongside.

1.20pm: Commenced coaling.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine clear weather.

5.30pm: Finished coaling for day.

5.40pm: Collier cast off and anchored.

7.30pm: Motor boat commenced patrolling.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Motor boat patrolling.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 206 miles]

[Coal Remaining: 2627 tons]


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4 July 1916

At San Nicholas Bay

Lat -15.2, Long -75.3

1.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.30am: Collier fast alongside.

6.50am: Commenced coaling.

8.20am: Collier “Harewood” arrived and anchored.

11.15am: Collier “Harewood” weighed and proceeded to sea.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 7”, Aft 27’ 11”]

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.15pm: Finished coaling and collier cast off. Hoisted all boats except motor boat.

7.0pm: Hands exercised at night stations.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Coal Received: 950 tons. Coal Remaining: 3557 tons]


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5 July 1916

At San Nicholas Bay

Lat -15.2, Long -75.3

[Anchor] [Bearings: Morro de Acari S62E, Gap in rocks S32W]

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Hoisted motor boat and prepared for sea.

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

3.45pm: Collier “Norman Monarch” weighed and proceeded to sea.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

4.5pm: Hands muster by open list.

4.55pm: Commenced to weigh.

5.0pm: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded.

5.10pm: Set Course N84W. Revs 36.

10.0pm: Altered course N51W.


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6 July 1916

From San Nicholas Bay to Callao

Lat -13.8, Long -77.0

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Light wind and Smooth Sea. Overcast and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light breeze. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.0pm: [Position] DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 13 27 S, [Long] 77 12 W, Long sun 77 14.25 W. Allowed N39W, 7.3 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.30pm: Position star 13 09 S, 77 29.5 W.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine clear weather.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 135 miles]


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7 July 1916

From San Nicholas Bay to Callao and at Callao

Lat -12.1, Long -77.2 [estimated]

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

5.25am: Observed Palominos Light bearing N70E.

8.35am: San Lorenzo Head Light House abeam 2 miles.

8.55am: Stand by. Courses and speeds various as required to anchorage.

9.5am: Cast port bower anchor in 11 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 3”, Aft 27’ 6”]

[Anchored at Callao. Bearing (compass): East end Fronton Island S9E, Old Light House S71W]

1.0pm: Leave to football party.

1.30pm: Leave to Chief and First Class Petty Officers of White and Blue watches.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 172 miles]


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8 July 1916

From Callao to Chimbote

Lat -11.8, Long -77.5

2.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed hoisting boats and preparing for sea.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.0am: Commenced to weigh.

9.7am: Anchor up, turned ship and proceeded. Course N57W. Revs 42.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.22pm: Majorca Light House abeam 9.5 miles.

6.30pm: Position by star 11 08 S, 78 00 W.

[Course and Distance made good: N 50 W, 21 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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9 July 1916

From Callao to Chimbote and at Chimbote

Lat -9.1, Long -78.6 [estimated]

1.15am: Legarto Island Light abeam 10.5 miles.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.30am: Revs 38, altered course variously to communicate with collier.

11.10am: Stopped and lowered barge to take mail to collier.

11.15am: Proceeded towards anchorage, courses and speeds various as required.

11.36am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 6 fathoms and veered to 30 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 4”, Aft 27’ 3”]

[Anchored at Chimbote. Bearings (True): Pier N27E, Red Hill N15W, Azimuth Island N52W]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 193 miles]


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10 July 1916

From Chimbote to Sechura Bay

Lat -9.0, Long -78.8

[Anchor] [Bearings (compass): South end Blanca Island S41W, North end Blanca Island N62W, Red Knoll N28W]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Hoisted all boats and prepared for sea.

8.0am: Calm and light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

10.10am: Commenced to weigh.

10.17am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Courses various to clear harbour.

10.32am: Set Course S81W. Revs 36.

10.45am: Altered course N56W.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

3.40pm: Guanape Islands abeam 11 miles.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

6.40pm: Position by star [Lat] 8 28 S, [Long] 79 20 W.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 13 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Lobos Afuera N47W, 171 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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11 July 1916

From Chimbote to Sechura Bay

Lat -7.1, Long -80.8

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

2.42pm: Position DR 6 51 S, 81 05 W, Position sun 6 43 S, 81 11 W. Allowed N47W, 7.25 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with slight drizzle.

[Course and Distance made good: N 46 54 W, 170 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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12 July 1916

From Chimbote to Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with slight drizzle.

6.0am: Altered course NORTH.

6.50am: Altered course S83E. Revs 44. Intercepted SS Exmouth, Caleta Buena to Colon.

9.5am: Revs 52, altered course and speeds variously as required approaching anchorage. Paid out to 90 fathoms on starboard anchor in 36 fathoms water.

10.30am: Exercised ship’s company at “Abandon ship” stations.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 9”, Aft 26’ 7”]

[Anchored at Sechura Bay. Pisura Point bearing S37W (compass)]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.40pm - 6.0pm: Hoisted all boats.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 158 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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13 July 1916

At Sechura Bay

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and cloudy.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast, hazy with drizzling rain.

9.45am: Marine detachment inspected in full marching order by Captain.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with light drizzling rain.

pm: Hands preparing ship for sea.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.30pm: Commenced to weigh.

5.35pm: Anchor aweigh, courses various clearing anchorage.

5.45pm: Set Course N59W. Revs 36.

11.0pm: Set in thick fog. Lookouts doubled.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and foggy.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 July 1916

From Sechura Bay to St Elena Bay

Lat -4.5, Long -82.5

0.30am: Fog cleared.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.30am - 9.40am: Courses and speeds various preparing for target practice.

9.40am: Exercised action and guns crews at 1” aiming practice.

11.25am: Picked up target and set Course N18E. Revs 42.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and hazy.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 122 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off St Elena Bay N 31 16 E, 164 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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15 July 1916

From Sechura to St Elena Bay and at St Elena Bay

Lat -2.2, Long -81.0 [very rough estimate]

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

6.40am: Revs 50, altered course N61E. Observed St Elena Point bearing N71E.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.20am: Stand by, altered course and speeds various as required approaching anchorage.

9.32am: Cast port bower anchor in 7 fathoms and veered to 30 fathoms cable.

11.0am: Red watch in charge of Lieutenant Reid left ship for sand.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 10”, Aft 26’ 6”]

[Anchored St Elena Bay, No 23. Bearings: End of land S84W, Cable House S20W]

1.45pm: Picnic and bathing parties left ship.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.0pm: All boats returned and hoisted except First Barge.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 176 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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16 July 1916

From No 23 to No 21 [from here on, while Otranto remains in South or North America, the log has numbers instead of names of locations]

Lat -2.8, Long -80.8

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.15am: First Barge left for shore.

7.30am: Two leave breakers recovered and brought on board.

7.45am: Hoisted First Barge. Stand by.

7.50am: Anchor aweigh, courses various as required to clear anchorage.

7.52am: Set Course N47W. Revs 52.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

8.10am: Altered course S82W.

9.0am: J Ford Seaman RNR placed under sentries charge.

9.30am: Captain’s inspection and divine Service.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast, cloudy and clear.

2.55pm: Santa Clara Island [Isla Santa Clara] Light abeam 5.5 miles.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and clear.

4.10pm: Stand by, Courses and speeds various to anchorage.

4.15pm: Cast starboard bower anchor and veered to 30 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at No 21] [probably near Tumbes, close to the border between Ecuador and Peru, very approximate position Lat -3.4, Long -80.4]

6.25pm: Commenced to weigh.

6.30pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course N85W. Revs 50.

7.0pm: Altered course S69W.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 48 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Anchorage No 21 S31E, 48 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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17 July 1916

From No 21 to No 24

Lat -5.7, Long -81.4

2.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy, clear and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

0.40pm: Altered course S74E to intercept collier “Norman Monarch”.

1.23pm: Altered course S32E.

5.0pm: Read Warrants Nos 70 and 71.

5.48pm: Lobos de Tierra Light abeam 6 miles.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.16pm: Lobos Afuera Light abeam 8.5 miles. Altered course S48E.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 224 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Anchorage No 24, Various 270 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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18 July 1916

From No 21 to No 24

Lat -9.0, Long -78.8

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: Position frequently checked by Cross bearings.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

9.7am: Guanape Island Light abeam 8 miles

11.50am: Corcovado Island abeam 5.5 miles.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

1.0pm: Altered course variously as required approaching anchorage.

1.30pm: Cast starboard anchor in 5.75 fathoms and veered to 30 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at No 24] [Chimbote, Peru]

2.30pm: Received mail from HMS “Lancaster”.

2.45pm: Commenced to weigh.

2.50pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course S30W. Revs 36.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 256 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Anchorage 24, Various 13 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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19 July 1916

From No 24 to No 19

Lat -10.6, Long -79.1

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 143 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Anchorage No 19, S 52 39 E, 142 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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20 July 1916

From No 24 to No 19

Lat -12.1, Long -77.2 [estimated]

3.20am: Huaura Island Light abeam 13 miles.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.30am: Altered course variously approaching anchorage.

10.0am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 7 fathoms and veered to 30 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at No 19] [Callao, Peru]

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 25’ 0”, Aft 25’ 10”]

1.10pm: Commenced to weigh.

1.15pm: Anchor aweigh. Courses various to clear anchorage.

1.30pm: Course N57W. Revs 62.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.50pm: Pelado Rock abeam 2 miles.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 142 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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21 July 1916

From No 19 to No 20

Lat -8.3, Long -80.0

1.0am: Rounds made and reported hourly.

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.0am: (MTS) [Position] DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 8 52 S, [Long] 79 35 W, Long sun 79 38.2 W. Allowed N33W, 12.5 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

7.58pm: Lobos Afuera Light abeam 12.5 miles.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

11.45pm: Lobos de Tierra Light abeam 17 miles.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 279 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Lobos Afuera, N 33 52 W, 90 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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22 July 1916

From No 19 to No 20 and at No 20 [Sechura Bay]

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0 [estimated]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.10am: Altered course N68E and variously on approaching anchorage.

7.37am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 24 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable.

8.0am: HMS “Lancaster” arrived. Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy.

9.15am: HMS “Avoca” arrived.

9.30am: Collier “Harewood” arrived.

[Anchored at No 20. Point bearing S58W (True)]

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 25’ 2”, Aft 25’6”]

1.30pm: Discharged two ratings, Corporal Salkind and SBS [Sick Berth Steward] Woodward to HMS “Avoca”.

3.40pm: HMS “Avoca” weighed and proceeded to sea.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Hoisted all boats.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 185 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]

[Coal Remaining: 2685 tons]


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23 July 1916

At No 20

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.15am: Collier “Competitor” arrived.

8.20am: HMS “Lancaster” and collier “Harewood” proceeded to Sea.

9.30am: Captain’s inspection and divine Service.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear. Hands preparing for coaling.

6.45pm: Collier “Norman Monarch” alongside. Whilst collier was coming alongside she turned too much to starboard so that her port quarter struck and broke No 2 lead port side forward. Then on coming astern again without orders her port quarter struck rails and stantions on C deck abreast of No 2 cutter bending and breaking same.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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24 July 1916

At No 20

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.30am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and cloudy.

8.30am: Resumed coaling.

Noon: Ceased coaling. Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

1.0pm: Resumed coaling.

pm: 30 Empty coal bags lost overboard by accident.

3.0pm: Ceased coaling for meal.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear. Resumed coaling.

6.30pm: Ceased coaling for the day.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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25 July 1916

At No 20

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

7.0am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Ceased coaling for meal. Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.30am: Resumed coaling.

9.35am: Collier “Competitor” weighed and proceeded to sea.

Noon: Ceased coaling for meal. Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward: 24’ 0”, Aft 28’ 6”]

1.0pm: Resumed coaling.

2.0pm: Ceased coaling.

3.0pm: Collier cast of and anchored.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Hoisted all boats except motor boat.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Coal Received: 950 tons. Coal Remaining: 3578 tons]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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26 July 1916

At No 20

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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27 July 1916

From No 20 to No 22

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.45am: Hoisted all boats.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.45am: HMS “Avoca” arrived and anchored.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Cloudy and fine

3.50pm: Commenced to weigh.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.3pm: Anchor aweigh, courses various to clear anchorage.

4.10pm: Set Course S81W. Revs 36.

4.30pm: Swung ship for deviations.

5.25pm: Course S81W.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

11.5pm: Altered course N18E.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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28 July 1916

From No 20 to No 22 and at No 22 [Payta]

Lat -5.1, Long -81.2

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and drizzle.

6.20am: Altered course EAST.

7.30am: Altered course S12W.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.30am: Altered course N28E.

9.15am - 10.20am: Exercised ship’s company at General quarters, collision stations, Etc - engine stopped.

11.0am: Revs 36. Courses various to intercept SS “Urubamba” [mentioned here as belonging to the Peruvian Steamship Company (Compañia Peruana de Vapores)].

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear. Altered course S12W.

1.15pm: Altered course N40E. Revs 56. 1.30pm: Courses various as required to anchorage.

1.55pm: Stand by.

2.5pm: Cast port bower anchor in 9 fathoms and veered to 30 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at No 22. Bearings: Point N88W, Spires S3W (compass)]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Seaman Symonds brought on board under escort and placed under sentry’s charge.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 140 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Payta Point S50E 4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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29 July 1916

From 22 to 20 or at 22

Lat -5.1, Long -81.1

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

10.30am: Hoisted all boats.

11.25am: Stand by and commenced to weigh.

11.30am: Anchor aweigh, courses various as required to clear anchorage. Revs 60.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine. Altered course variously to intercept SS “Quilpue” [also listed as SS Quilpe].

0.40pm: Course S15W. Revs 60.

1.7pm: Foca Island abeam distant 3 miles.

1.14pm: Altered course S34E.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.5pm: Read Warrant No 72.

4.10pm: Stand by, altered course and speed variously as required approaching anchorage.

4.26pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 21 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable. HMS “Lancaster” and “Avoca” at anchorage.

[Anchored at No 20 [Sechura Bay]. Bearings: Point S52W, Dip in land S27W (compass)]

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 29 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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30 July 1916

At No 20 [Sechura Bay]

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0 [estimated]

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast drizzling rain.

8.40am: Diving party from “Lancaster” commenced work.

9.20am: Divisions and divine service.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

2.55pm: HMS “Avoca” finished coaling.

3.15pm: Collier “Norman Monarch” cast off and proceeded to sea.

6.0pm: Hoisted all boats except second barge.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea.

[Course and Distance made good: 45 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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31 July 1916

At No 20

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

5.45am: HMS “Avoca” weighed and proceeded to sea.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.15am: Read Warrant No 73.

9.30am: Transferred prisoner to HMS “Lancaster”.

11.45am: HMS “Lancaster” weighed and proceeded to sea.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 3”, Aft 27’ 7”]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine

[Number on sick list: 7]


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LOGS FOR AUGUST 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for August 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 August 1916

At No 20

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and misty.

10.30am: Sent target to collier “Competitor”.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

5.25pm: HMS “Avoca” arrived and anchored.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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2 August 1916

From No 20 to Sea and at No 20

Lat -5.5, Long -81.2

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.10am: Collier “Competitor” left with target.

9.0am: Commenced to weigh.

9.10am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded towards collier. Courses and speeds various as required during target 1" aiming practice.

11.30am: Ceased fire.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

pm: Courses and speeds various during firing practise and towards anchorage.

3.3pm: Cast port bower anchor in 21 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

pm: During day expended 780 rounds 1” aiming practising action and spare guns crews. Also 900 Rounds .303 ball for instruction of small arms companies.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 26 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Pisura Point S45E, 5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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3 August 1916

At No 20

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.0am: Hands employed variously in parts of ship.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.30am: Lowered galley and first barge.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.30pm: Hoisted galley and first barge.

Midnight: Light to moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 15 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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4 August 1916

From No 20 to Sea Patrolling

Lat -5.8, Long -81.3

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.0am: HMS “Avoca” weighed and proceeded to sea.

6.30am: Hoisted all boats.

9.0am: Commenced to weigh.

9.10am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded course various as required. During forenoon courses and speeds various while exercising on mooring board [?] and Battenburg collier used as guide.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine

0.10pm: Stopped engines.

1.5pm: Proceeded - courses various during exercises as in forenoon.

3.5pm: Set Course N35E. 50 Revs.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

4.20pm: Altered course N16W. Revs 36.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.7pm: Altered course S8E.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 26 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Pisura Point S86E 13 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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5 August 1916

From No 20 to Sea - Patrolling

Lat -5.4, Long -81.2

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.0am: Altered course N22E.

7.0am: Altered course N82E. 7.30am: Altered course N74W. 7.47am: Altered course N12W.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.25am: Foca Island bearing N31E (True).

9.50am: Altered course NW to communicate with collier “Competitor”.

10.42am: Course S41E. Collier astern.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and hazy.

3.45pm: Altered course variously approaching anchorage.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Hazy and fine.

4.10pm: Stand by, engines as required to anchorage.

4.36pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 25 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at No 20. Point bearing S52W (compass)]

4.45pm: Collier “Competitor” anchored.

6.50pm: Collier “Competitor” weighed and proceeded to sea.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 178 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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6 August 1916

At No 20 [Sechura Bay]

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0 [estimated]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

9.50am: HMS “Avoca” and collier “Cilicia” arrived and anchored.

11.30am: Collier “Cilicia” alongside.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 7”, Aft 26’ 7”]

pm: Hands employed discharging stores from collier “Cilicia”. One Engineer Sub Lieutenant for “Orbita” and Second Cooper for “Lancaster” joined “Otranto” from collier.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.50pm: Collier cast off and moored alongside HMS “Avoca”.

8.50pm: Collier Competitor arrived and anchored.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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7 August 1916

From No 20 to No 23

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

10.30am: Hoisted all boats.

11.5am: Stand by and commenced to weigh.

11.10am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Courses various to clear anchorage.

11.30am: Set Course N36W. Revs 36.

Noon: Light variable airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

2.15pm: Courses various to intercept PSNCo’s [Pacific Steam Navigation Company] SS “Chile” [probably Chile (3) listed here].

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.0pm: Courses various to intercept Norwegian SS “Welderskin” [?] from New York to Arica.

7.28pm: Parina Point [Punta Pariña] Light abeam 8.5 miles.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 6 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Foca Island N31W 31 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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8 August 1916

From No 20 to No 23 [St Elena, Ecuador]

Lat -2.2, Long -81.0 [estimated]

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

7.20am: Observed St Elena Point [Punta Santa Elena] N30E (compass).

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.0am: Altered course variously as required approaching anchorage.

9.45am: Stand by and altered speed as required.

10.0am: Cast port bower anchor in 9 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 0”, Aft 26’ 3”]

[Anchored at No 23. Bearings (compass): American Flagstaff S52W, Point of land S80W]

6.0pm: Hoisted all boats.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 244 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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9 August 1916

From No 23 to No 25

Lat -2.0, Long -81.0

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

10.0am: Stand by and commenced to weigh.

10.12am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded, engines and courses as required to clear anchorage.

10.18am: Set Course N37W. Revs 36.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

11.30pm: Altered course S85E.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 12 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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10 August 1916

From No 23 to No 25 and at No 25 [probably Manta Bay]

Lat -0.9, Long -80.7 [estimated]

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.50am: Altered course variously as required approaching anchorage.

9.3am: Stand by and reduced speed as required.

9.14am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 11 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 11”, Aft 26’ 4”]

[Anchored at No 25. Bearings: Lighthouse S12E (compass) distance 2750 yards]

1.30pm: Leave to Chief and First Class Petty Officers.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

7.0pm: Liberty men returned.

7.30pm: Hoisted Second barge.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 156 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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11 August 1916

From No 25 to No 26

Lat -1.2, Long -81.1

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.35am: Hoisted all boats and preparing for sea.

8.45am: Stand by and commenced to weigh.

8.50am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded, courses and engines various to clear anchorage.

9.0am: Course N70W. Revs 57.

9.20am: Exercised crew at General quarters.

9.45am: Altered course S32W.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and cloudy. Altered course S2E.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Revs 49 - St Elena Light House abeam distant 14 miles.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 35 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of La Plata Island [Isla de la Plata] S71E, 4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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12 August 1916

From No 25 to No 26 [probably off Talara, Peru]

Lat -4.6, Long -81.3 [estimated]

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

7.45am: Altered course S45E.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.40am: Altered course and speed variously as required to anchorage.

9.30am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 9 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 25’ 1”, Aft 26’ 0”]

[Anchored at No 26. Bearings: End of Pier S24E, Beacon S4W (compass)]

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear. Seaman Symonds released from cells.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 200 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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13 August 1916

From No 26 to No 22 [Payta]

Lat -5.1, Long -81.1 [estimated]

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.35am: Hoisted all boats.

6.50am: Stand by and commenced to weigh.

6.54am: Anchor aweigh, courses various as required to clear anchorage.

7.3am: Set Course S85W. Revs 65.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy.

10.40am: Altered course and speeds variously as required approaching anchorage.

11.12am: Cast port bower anchor in 9 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 25’ 1”, Aft 25’ 11”]

[Anchored at No 22. Bearings: Signal Station S38W, Cathedral S4E]

1.45pm: Leave to Chief and first class petty officers.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Sentries stationed fore and aft.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 48 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 August 1916

From No 22 to No 23

Lat -4.9, Long -81.5

4.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

7.0am: Stand by and commenced to weigh. Courses and speeds various as required to clear anchorage.

7.50am: Set Course S80W.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

10.20am: Intercepted collier “Competitor”, altered course N1W.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.50pm: Position by star [Lat] 3 49 S, [Long] 81 23 W.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

10.40pm: Altered course NORTH.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 38 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Parina Point N37E, 15 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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15 August 1916

From No 22 to No 23 [St Elena]

Lat -2.2, Long -81.0 [estimated]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.5am: Observed St Elena Light N65E.

6.40am: Altered course N67E.

7.55am: Hauled log in.

8.0am: Altered course East. Revs 36. Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.34am: Stand by and altered course and speed various as required approaching anchorage.

8.47am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 11 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable. HMS “Orbita” anchored.

10.30am: Commenced discharging “Orbita’s” ammunition.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 10”, Aft 25’ 9”]

[Anchored at No 23. Bearings (compass): Lighthouse S45W, White Spot S60E]

3.0pm: Finished discharging “Orbita’s” ammunition.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.30pm: Hoisted all boats.

6.45pm: Placed sentries fore and aft.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 184 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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16 August 1916

From No 23(a) to No 23(b)

Lat -2.2, Long -81.0 [estimated]

[Anchored at 23 (a). Bearings: Lighthouse S43W (compass)]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Hoisted all boats.

9.0am: Commenced to weigh.

9.6am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded to inner anchorage. Courses and speeds various as required.

9.45am: Cast port bower anchor in 7 fathoms and veered to 30 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 10”, Aft 25’ 8”]

[Anchored at 23 (b). Bearings: Lighthouse S86W, West Bluff S10E (True).

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Hoisted all boats and prepared for sea.

5.12pm: Commenced to weigh.

5.20pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded.

5.30pm: Set Course N80W. Revs 36.

6.12pm: St Elena Light House abeam 1.9 miles.

6.30pm: Altered course S5W.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 4 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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17 August 1916

From No 23

Lat -4.0, Long -81.4

4.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.10am: Position by star [Lat] 3 25 S, [Long] 81 15 W.

8.0am and Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.4am: (ATS) [Apparent Time at Ship] Position DR [Dead Reckoning] 3 41 S, 81 18 W, Long sun 81 17 W. Allowed S12W, 7 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 128 mile]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Cape Blanco S29E, 18 miles]


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18 August 1916

From No 23 to No 20

Lat -5.8, Long -81.8

4.0am and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.0am: Altered course N33E.

am: Exercised crew at general quarters.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.55pm: Altered course N1W.

4.0pm: Revs 36. Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.30pm: Collier “Harewood” took station 0.5 miles astern.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.10pm: Altered course S82W.

Midnight: Altered course S8E. Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 147 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of rendezvous Pisura Point N83E, 29 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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19 August 1916

From No 23 to No 20

Lat -5.8, Long -81.8

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.26am: Altered course N46E.

9:30am: Commenced manoeuvring, courses and speeds various to noon.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine. Set Course N8W. Revs 36.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.0pm: Altered course S44E.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and cloudy.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 170 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Pisura Point East, 40 miles]


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20 August 1916

From No 23 to No 20 and at No 20 [Sechura Bay]

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0 [estimated]

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.20am: Altered course East. Revs 60.

7.20am: Stand by and altered course and speeds variously as required approaching anchorage.

7.30am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 32 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

8.0am: Sent mails and telegrams to HMS “Orbita”. Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.15am: HMS “Orbita” weighed and proceeded to sea.

[Anchored at No 20. Bearings (compass): Point S48W, Dip in land S21E]

am: Colliers “Competitor” and “Harewood” in harbour.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 6”, Aft 25’ 6”]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.20am: Hove up anchor and proceeded to shift billet. Speeds various.

4.45am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 18 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

[Point bearing S61W (compass)]

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 130 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Remaining: 2648 tons]


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21 August 1916

At No 20

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

[Anchor] [Bearings (compass): Island S10E, Point S59W]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

6.35am: Collier “Competitor” fast alongside.

7.0am: Commenced coaling.

8.0am: Ceased coaling for breakfast. Light wind. Smooth. Overcast.

8.30am: Resumed coaling.

Noon: Ceased coaling for dinner. Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft (pm): Forward 24’ 3”, Aft 26’ 8”]

0.50pm: Resumed coaling.

pm: 1 Signal rating RNVR joined ship ex “Competitor”.

6.30pm: Ceased coaling for day.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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22 August 1916

From No 20 To Sea or at No 20

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and clear.

6.45am: Commenced coaling.

7.55am: Ceased coaling for breakfast.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and misty.

8.30am: Resumed coaling. Lost one 5” block overboard.

Noon: Ceased coaling for dinner. Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft (pm): Forward 23’ 11”, Aft 28’ 6”]

0.45pm: Resumed coaling.

2.45pm: Collier “Harewood” left to investigate strange steamer that approached harbour.

3.30pm: Ceased coaling.

4.0pm: Light variable airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.30pm: Collier cast off. Hoisted all boats and prepared for sea.

5.20pm: Guns loaded with Common shell. One 5” block lost overboard.

5.50pm: Commenced to weigh.

6.0pm: Anchor away and proceeded. Courses Various.

6.12pm: Course N68W. Revs 50.

6.30pm: Altered course S85W.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast.

9.0pm: Altered course N9W. Revs 36.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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23 August 1916

From Sea to No 20 and at No 20 [Sechura Bay]

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast with light drizzle.

7.5am: Altered course S30E.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.55am: Stand by. Altered course and speeds variously approaching anchorage.

9.7am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 24 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable.

9.45am: Collier “Competitor” alongside.

10.0am: Commenced coaling.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 23’ 10”, Aft 28’ 5”]

1.10pm: Resumed coaling.

3.30pm: Ceased coaling for tea.

4.0pm: Resumed coaling. Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.40pm: Finished coaling and collier cast off.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 110 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Received: 1070 tons. Coal Remaining: 3638 tons]


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24 August 1916

From No 20 to Sea and at No 20

Lat -5.8, Long -81.0

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and light drizzle.

6.35pm: Hands fell in and employed variously cleaning ship.

7.0pm: Hoisted all boats.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

11.30am: Commenced to weigh.

11.35am: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded.

11.45am: Set Course N80W, Revs 36.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear. Altered course S74W, Revs 52 to intercept SS “Sincloar” (Norwegian). Courses and speeds various.

1.53pm: Course S80W.

3.30pm: Intercepted SS “Frimley” [probably this ship], Mejillones to Colon.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.0pm: Altered course N8W.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea, Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 3 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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25 August 1916

From Sea to No 20

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

1.0am: Altered course S61E. Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.14am: Altered course N85E.

10.25am: HMS “Orbita” anchored.

10.40am: Stand by and altered course and speeds variously as required approaching anchorage.

11.0am: Cast port bower anchor in 34 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

[Draft: Forward 23’ 9”, Aft 28’ 9”]

[Anchored at No 20. Point bearing S50W]

1.0pm: HMS “Orbita” and colliers “Harewood” and “Competitor” in harbour.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear. Hoisted First barge.

4.10pm: Stand by and commenced to weigh.

4.20pm: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded, courses various to clear harbour.

4.36pm: Course S63W.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine.

10.5pm: Lobos de Tierra abeam 16.5 miles.

11.20pm: Altered course S40E.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 156 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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26 August 1916

From No 20 to No 19

Lat -8.5, Long -80.0

2.13am: Lobos de Afuera light bearing N50E (compass) distant 13 miles.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

am: Sun obscured - observations impracticable.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.42pm: Position DR 9 00 S, 79 37 W, Long sun 79 43 W. Allowed S33.5E (True), 10.5 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.30pm: Read Warrants 74 and 75.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

11.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 194 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Pelado Rock S 33 30 E, 220 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 August 1916

From No 20 to No 19 and at No 19 [Callao]

Lat -11.7, Long -77.6

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.56am: Observed Pelado Rock bearing S57E, altered course S51E.

10.10am: Pelado Rock abeam 2 miles, altered course S54E.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.16pm: Stand by, altered course and speed variously as required approaching anchorage.

3.30pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 7 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at No 19. Bearings: Lighthouse S70W, East end of Island SOUTH (compass)]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 242 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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28 August 1916

From No 19 to No 15

Lat -11.7, Long -77.6

2.0am: Motor boat patrolling.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast, light drizzle.

6.35am: Lowered third and fourth cutters.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

11.55am: British Minister arrived on board.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Moderate swell. Overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 0”, Aft 28’ 3”]

0.45pm: Stoker Stratton discharged to hospital.

1.30pm: Commenced to take in stores.

3.0pm: Finished stores.

3.20pm: Commenced to weigh.

3.25pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Courses and speeds various to clear anchorage.

3.32pm: Revs 52.

4.0pm: Light wind. Fine.

4.10pm: Altered course S54W.

5.0pm: Altered course variously to intercept collier “Competitor”.

6.0pm: Set Course S31E. Revs 50.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: 33 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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29 August 1916

From No 19 to No 15

Lat -14.4, Long -76.3

4.0am: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Fine and clear.

7.20am: Sighted HMS “Avoca” and altered course S5W to intercept.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

9.25am: HMS “Avoca” parted company.

Noon and 4.0pm: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 173 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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30 August 1916

From No 19 to No 15

Lat -16.9, Long -73.0

4.0am and 8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.40am: Pescadores Point abeam 14 miles.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 243 miles

[Number on sick list: 6]


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31 August 1916

From No 19 to No 15 and at No 15 [Iquique]

Lat -20.2, Long -70.2 [estimated]

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.55am: Altered course and speeds variously approaching anchorage.

9.0am: Cast port bower anchor in 10 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear

[Draft: Forward 24’ 4”, Aft 27’ 6”]

[Anchored at No 15. Bearings: Lighthouse S9E, Spire S54E (compass)]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.3pm: Commenced to weigh.

6.10pm: Anchor aweigh, courses and speeds various as required to clear anchorage.

6.15pm: Course S70W. Revs 410.

11.0pm: Altered course S9E.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 185 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for September 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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1 September 1916

From No 15 to No 12

Lat -20.6, Long -70.6

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.0pm: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.0pm: Position star [Lat] 22 22 S, [Long] 70 33 W.

8.0pm: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 142 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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2 September 1916

From No 15 to No 12 and 23

Lat -23.0, Long -70.4 [estimated]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.0am: Stand by. Courses and speeds various to anchorage.

9.12am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 23 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 7”, Aft 26’ 10”]

[Anchored at No 12 [Mejillones]. Bearings (compass): Point N49W, Paps [?] N65W, Mountain S67W]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.30pm: Hoisted all boats.

6.0pm: Commenced to weigh.

6.10pm: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded. Revs 62.

6.30pm: Set Course N44W.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 150 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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3 September 1916

From No 12 to No 23

Lat -20.1, Long -72.7

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.30am: Hands mustered by open list - Captain’s inspection.

10.0am: Divine Service.

2.25pm: [Position] DR 19 40 S, 73 01 W, Long sun 72 56 W. Allowed N32W (True), 12.5 knots.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 215 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off San Gallan Island N 32 19 W, 421 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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4 September 1916

From No 12 to No 23

Lat -16.0, Long -75.5

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

5.52am: Position by star 17 12 S, 74 53 W.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and cloudy.

3.0pm: Position DR 15 23 S, 75 51 W, Long sun 75 52 W. Allowed N30W, 13.5 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 32 21 W, 295 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position in 7 07 S, 80 56 W, N 31 01 W, 618 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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5 September 1916

From No 12 to No 23

Lat -11.5, Long -78.3

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine. Altered course N40W.

0.5pm: Lat Ex Meridian Altitude 11 31 S.

3.51pm: Position DR 10 49 S, 78 41 W, Position sun 78 42 W. Allowed N31W, 50 miles.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N31W, 312 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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6 September 1916

From No 12 to No 20

Lat -6.9, Long -80.9

1.0am: Rounds made and reported hourly.

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

3.0pm: Altered course NORTH.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and misty. Stopped and sounded in 110 fathoms, fs [fine sand].

4.40pm: Sounded in 90 fathoms, fs.

5.38pm: Altered course N30E, altered course variously approaching anchorage.

6.50pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 27 fathoms and veered to 75 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at No 20 [Sechura Bay]]

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

10.55pm: Commenced to weigh.

11.0pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course N47W. Revs 36.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 318 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of False Point N16W, 55 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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7 September 1916

From No 20 to No 22 and at No 22 [Payta]

Lat -5.1, Long -81.1 [estimated]

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Altered course N9W. Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.20am: Altered course N73E. Altered course variously as required approaching anchorage.

7.10am: Stand by.

7.30am: Cast port bower anchor in 9 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear. HMS “Avoca” anchored. HMS “Orbita” in harbour.

9.30am: Court of Inquiry held on board HMS” Orbita”.

Noon: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 9”, Aft 25’ 7”]

[Anchored at No 22. Bearings: Spire S8W, Signal Station S72W (compass)]

pm: Hands to “make and mend”.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 147 miles

[Number on sick list: 6]


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8 September 1916

From No 22 to No 20 and at No 20 [Sechura Bay]

Lat -5.5, Long -81.2

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.35am: Hands employed hoisting boats and preparing for sea.

7.30am: Commenced to weigh.

7.36am: Anchor aweigh. Courses various to clear anchorage.

7.50am: Course N50W. Revs 50. HMS “Avoca” three cables astern.

8.3am: Altered course S82W.

9.30am: Exercised crew at general quarters - courses various.

10.10am: Altered course S39E. Revs 36. HMS “Avoca” parted company.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

3.0pm: Housed log, altered course variously as required approaching anchorage.

3.20pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 30 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

pm: Colliers “Harewood”, “Cilicia” and “Spilsby” at anchor.

[Anchored at No 20. Bearings: Small Island S2E, Point S48W]

8.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 37 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Anchorage No 20, S31E, 21 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Coal Remaining: 2672 tons]


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9 September 1916

At No 20

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0 [estimated]

[Anchored at No 20. Point bearing S48W (compass)]

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 9”, Aft 25’ 5”]

[Anchor] [Bearings (compass): Small Island S2E, Point S47W]

pm: Hands to make and mend.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear. One prisoner released from cells.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 22 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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10 September 1916

At No 20

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.30am: Divisions and Divine Service.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Hands preparing for coaling.

6.40pm: Collier “Spilsby” made fast alongside. Collier “Harewood” proceeded to sea.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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11 September 1916

At No 20

Lat -5.7, Long -81.0

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.5am: Commenced coaling.

8.5am: Ceased coaling for meal.

8.40am: Resumed coaling.

Noon: Ceased coaling for meal. Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

0.45pm: Resumed coaling.

1.15pm: HMS “Avoca” anchored.

1.45pm: HMS “Orbita” anchored.

3.10pm: Ceased coaling for meal.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear.

4.15pm: Resumed coaling.

5.30pm: Finished coaling.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and slight drizzle.

[Number on sick list: 5]

[Coal Received: 750 tons. Coal Remaining: 3364 tons]


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12 September 1916

From No 20 to No 19

Lat -6.0, Long -81.2

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast, light drizzle.

6.35am: Hands employed variously preparing for sea.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.13am: Commenced to weigh.

9.20am: Anchor aweigh, courses and speeds various to clear anchorage.

9.30am: Set Course S82W. Revs 54.

11.30am: Altered course S29E.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

0.50pm: SS “Wabana”, Chile to St. Nazarre passed north.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 25 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Lobos de Afuera S20E, 64 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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13 September 1916

From No 20 to No 19

Lat -9.4, Long -79.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

10.30am: Passed and signalled to Japanese steamer “Nankai Maru” bound north.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

3.26pm: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 9 54 S, [Long] 79 06 W, Observed 9 55 S, 79 08 W.

6.36pm: Position star 10 17 S, 78 45 W.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 230 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 September 1916

From No 20 to No 19 and at No 19 [Callao]

Lat -12.1, Long -77.2 [estimated]

3.22am: Observed Pelado Rock bearing compass N22E.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

7.40am: Reduced speed to take sounding in 40 fathoms, mud.

8.0am: Altered course and speeds variously as required approaching anchorage.

8.30am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 7 fathoms and veered to 30 fathoms cable.

9.15am: Water boats alongside.

9.20am: Meat barge alongside.

[Anchored at No 19. Bearings: Point S73W, Church S64E (compass)]

Noon: Light variable airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 7”, Aft 27’ 8”]

1.30pm: Leave to Chief and first class petty officers.

2.0pm: Finished discharging meat lighter.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.30pm: Liberty men returned.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 210 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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15 September 1916

From No 19 to No 26

Lat -11.7, Long -77.6

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.45am: Hoisted all boats and preparing for sea.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

8.30am: Commenced to weigh.

8.36am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded courses various to clear anchorage.

8.40am: Set Course N58W. Revs 50.

9.15am: Exercised crew at General quarters.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and hazy.

2.4pm: Pelado Rock bore N27E (compass) 1.6 miles, altered course N42W.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.32pm: Altered course N44W. Passed HMS “Avoca”.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N48W, 31 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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16 September 1916

From No 19 to No 26

Lat -8.5, Long -80.0

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and fine.

3.0pm: Position DR 8 09 S, 80 12 W, Long sun 80 13 W. Allowed N31W, 7 knots.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

5.30pm: Altered course to N10W to intercept SS “Birkhall” for Antofagasta.

5.50pm: Resumed Course N40W.

10.5pm: Observed Light of Lobos de Afuera.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 243 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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17 September 1916

From No 19 to No 26

Lat -5.9, Long -81.2

1.18am: Lobos de Afuera Light abeam distant 10 miles, log 91.3.

3.36am: Lobos de Tierra Lighthouse bore N19E (compass).

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Overcast and misty.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.30am: Divisions and Captain’s inspection.

10.0am: Divine Service.

Noon: Light variable airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 175 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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18 September 1916

From No 19 to No 26 [Talara]

Lat -4.6, Long -81.3 [estimated]

2.30am: Altered course S79E.

4.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.55am: Stand by and altered course variously as required approaching anchorage.

10.2am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 10 fathoms and veered to 45 fathoms cable.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 24’ 10”, Aft 26’ 9”]

[Anchored at No 26. Bearings: Chimneys S32E, Point S19W]

1.0pm: Hands employed variously painting ship.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and hazy.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 156 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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19 September 1916

From No 26 to No 23

Lat -4.1, Long -81.2

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.30am: Commenced to weigh.

9.35am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded.

9.45am: Set Course N19W. Revs 36.

11.5am: Altered course N2W.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine. Read Warrant No 76.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 16 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off St Elena Point N7E, 122 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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20 September 1916

From No 26 to No 23 and at No 23 [St Elena]

Lat -2.2, Long -81.0 [estimated]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.11am: Point St Elena Light bearing compass N34E, altered course N87E.

7.30am: Altered course and speeds variously as required approaching anchorage. HMS “Avoca” anchored at inner anchorage.

7.40am: Cast port bower anchor in 11 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 25’ 0”, Aft 26’ 5”]

[Anchor] [Bearings (compass): Lighthouse S49W, Pier S20W]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 135 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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21 September 1916

At No 23

Lat -2.2, Long -81.0

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.45am: Collier Spillsby [Spilsby] arrived and anchored.

8.0am: HMS “Avoca” anchored at outer anchorage.

Noon: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine

1.5pm: HMS “Lancaster” arrived and anchored.

[Anchored at No 23. Bearings (compass): Lighthouse S50W, Pier S19W]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.15pm: Frank Longman second Cooper discharged to “Lancaster”.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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22 September 1916

At No 23

Lat -2.2, Long -81.0

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.30am: HMS “Orbita” arrived and anchored.

[Anchor] [Bearings: Signal Station S25W. Light House S48W]

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.0pm: HMS “Orbita” weighed and proceeded to sea.

Midnight: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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23 September 1916

At No 23

Lat -2.2, Long -81.0

4.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

5.30pm: HMS “Avoca” weighed and proceeded to sea with collier “Cilicia”.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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24 September 1916

At No 23

Lat -2.2, Long -81.0

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.10am: Divisions.

9.20am: Divine Service held by Chaplain of Lancaster.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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25 September 1916

From No 23 to Sea

Lat -2.0, Long -80.9

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.15am: HMS “Lancaster” and collier “Spilsby” proceeded to sea.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and light drizzle.

9.0am: Commenced to weigh.

9.5am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course N10W. Revs 36.

9.40am: Altered course N3E.

11.20am: Altered course S3W.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

1.15pm: Altered course N3E.

3.0pm: Altered course S45W.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.25pm: Altered course S46E.

5.30pm: Stand by and altered course and speeds variously as required approaching anchorage.

5.35pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 12 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at No 23. Bearings: Cathedral S51E, Lighthouse S41W] [it is unclear whether these bearings are correct as there does not seem to be a cathedral at St Elena/Salinas, though there is one at Payta]

[Course and Distance made good: Various 20 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of St Elena Point Lighthouse S20W, 14 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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26 September 1916

From No 23 to No 22

Lat -2.0, Long -80.5

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.45am: Commenced to weigh.

8.50am: Anchor aweigh. Courses and speeds various to clear anchorage.

9.0am: Course N3E. Revs 36.

10.48am: Pelado Island abeam 6 miles, altered course S3W.

0.15pm: Altered course West.

2.7pm: Altered course S50E.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.10pm to 4.25pm: Altered course and speeds variously as required picking up barge.

4.25pm: Barge hoisted and proceeded.

4.45pm: Set Course S82W.

5.10pm: Altered course S3W. Revs 52.

5.30pm: St Elena Point Light House abeam 6 miles.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 65 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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27 September 1916

From No 23 to No 22

Lat -5.1, Long -81.1 [estimated]

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

7.0am: Altered course S48E.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

10.15am: Stand by and altered course variously approaching anchorage.

10.30am: Cast port bower anchor in 9 fathoms and veered to 30 fathoms cable.

Noon: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: 25’ 6” Forward, 25’ 6” Aft]

[Anchored at No 22] [Payta]

0.50pm: Commenced to weigh.

1.0pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course N46W. Revs 56.

3.30pm: Parina Point abeam distant 5.5 miles.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

4.45pm: Altered course variously to intercept passing steamer.

4.3pm: Course N4W.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 187 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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28 September 1916

From No 22 to No 25

Lat -0.9, Long -80.9

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.40am: La Plata Island abeam 5 miles. log 30.3.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and misty drizzle.

1.0pm: Altered course variously approaching anchorage.

1.25pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 19 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms cable.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Anchored at No 25] [Manta Bay]

6.20pm: Commenced to weigh.

6.25pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded. Course N47W. Revs 60.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 270 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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29 September 1916

From No 25 to No 27

Lat 1.9, Long -83.0

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

9.20am: Exercised crew at General quarters.

Noon: Moderate wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine

3.35pm: [Position] DR [Dead Reckoning] [Lat] 2 32 N, [Long] 83 16 W, Long sun 83 15.5 W. Allowed N23W (True), 12 knots.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 39 22 W, 216 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position in 4 55 N, 84 20 W, N 23 52.5 W, 200 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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30 September 1916

From No 25 to No 27

Lat 6.1, Long -85.1

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.35am: Position DR 5 28 N, 84 52 W, Long sun 84 41.25 W. Allowed N43W, 12 knots.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and passing showers. Read Warrant No 77. Trimmer Vincent Clarke placed in cells.

8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and drizzling rain.

11.0pm: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and passing showers.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 285 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Anchorage No 27 in 16 13 N, 95 40 W, N 44 12 W, 847 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for October 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Page not filled in but signed by GW Davidson [Captain crossed out]]


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1 October 1916

From No 25 to No 27

Lat 9.2, Long -88.5

1.0am: Clocks back 12 minutes for correct ATS [Apparent Time at Ship].

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Squally. Overcast and cloudy.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Heavy rains.

9.30am: Divine Service after Captain’s inspection.

11.0am: Weather clearing.

Noon: Light wind. Slight sea. Overcast and showery.

3.2pm: [Position] DR 9 37 N, 88 56 W, Long sun 88 09 W. Allowed N44W, 12 knots.

4.0pm: Light airs and calms. Fine and cloudy.

6.17pm: Lat star 9 57 N.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N44W, 290 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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2 October 1916

From No 25 to No 27

Lat 12.6, Long -91.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy with vivid lightning.

5.30am: Very heavy rain squall.

5.40am: Position by star 11 40 N, 90 23 W.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and passing showers.

3.0pm: Position DR 12 58 N, 91 50 W, Long sun 91 50 W. Allowed N48W, 12.5 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.30pm: Position by stars 13 36 N, 92 25 W = N49W, 12.4 knots from noon.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with lightning.

[Course and Distance made good: N 43 13 W, 246 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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3 October 1916

From No 25 to No 27

Lat 16.0, Long -95.0

1.0am: Clock back 15 minutes for ATS No 27.

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Cloudy with lightning.

8.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

11.0am: Salina Cruz Light bearing N63W (compass).

Noon: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Fine and clear. Altered course N65W.

1.0pm: Stand by and altered course and speeds variously approaching anchorage.

1.7am: Cast starboard bower anchor in 11 fathoms and veered to 60 fathoms.

[Anchored at No 27 [Salina Cruz, Mexico]. Bearings: Light House N46W, 7.25 cables, Light House N50W, 7.5 cables]

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.5pm: Commenced to weigh.

6.10pm: Anchor aweigh, turned ship and proceeded.

6.20pm: Set Course S20W. Revs 60.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

10.20pm: Moro Ayuta [Morro Ayutla] Light abeam 11.5 miles, log 44.1.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 44 28 W, 290 miles

[Number on sick list: 8]


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4 October 1916

From No 27 to No 28

Lat 16.0, Long -98.3

2.10am: Point Angeles Light abeam 14.75 miles, altered course N82W.

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear - heavy lightning.

5.0am: Clocks back 12 minutes for correct ATS.

8.0pm and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

am: Position frequently checked by cross bearings.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

9.12pm: Acapulco Light abeam 14 miles.

11.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

Midnight: Light variable winds. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 204 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Maldanodo Point [Punta Maldonado] N36W, 25 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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5 October 1916

From No 27 to No 28

Lat 17.8, Long -102.8

1.0am: Clocks back 15 minutes during night for ATS.

4.0am: Light variable airs. Smooth. Cloudy and lightning to West.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine. Hands mustered by open list.

4.55pm: St Telino Light House abeam 7.5 miles.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and continual lightning.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear. Lightning.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 279 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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6 October 1916

From No 27 to No 28

Lat 20.4, Long -106.8

2.0pm: Clocks back 15 minutes during night for ATS.

4.0pm: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

5.44pm: Position star [Lat] 19 38 N, [Long] 105 48 W.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

8.38am: Position DR [Dead Reckoning] 19 58 N, 106 18 W, Long sun 106 16 W. Allowed from star N55W, 11.5 knots.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light variable airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.30pm: Position star 21 02 N, 107 49 W.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 276 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off False Point in 22 40 N, 110 07 W, N 53 02 W, 231 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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7 October 1916

From No 27 to No 28

Lat 23.2, Long -111.0

4.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear. Lightning.

7.34am: San Lucas Light House abeam 15 miles, altered course N67W.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.40am: Position by Cross bearings 22 47 N, 110 21 W, Long sun 110 25W.

Noon, 4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

6.30pm: Position by star 24 09 N, 112 04 W = made from noon N47W (True), 12.4 knots.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 53 21 W, 297 miles]

[Number on sick list: 7]


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8 October 1916

From No 27 to No 28

Lat 26.6, Long -114.7

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.44am: Position by star [Lat] 25 37 N, [Long] 113 47 W.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

9.30am: Captain’s inspection and divine Service.

11.50am: Passed SS Santa Cruz (Grace and Company) of New York bound South.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.

6.26pm: Position by star 27 34 N, 115 32 W = N38W (True), 11.75 knots from noon.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: N 45 7.5 W, 285 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position in 32 00 N, 119 24 W, N 37 10 W, 408 miles]

[Number on sick list; 7]


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9 October 1916

From No 27 to No 28

Lat 30.3, Long -117.9

1.0am: Clocks back 15 minutes for ATS [Apparent Time at Ship].

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.40am: Position star 29 18 N, 117 06 W.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.52am: Position DR 29 51 N, 117 30 W, Long sun 117 27 W. Allowed N37W, 11.7 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

6.21am: Position star 31 18 N, 118 47 W.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: N 37 18 W, 279 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]


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10 October 1916

From No 27 to No 28

Lat 34.5, Long -121.0

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoner visited hourly - all correct.

2.0am: Clocks back 18 minutes during night for MT [Mean Time] 120 degrees West meridian.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.40am: Position by star 33 21 N, 120 16 W.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.30am: Richardson Rock Light House abeam distant 10.75 miles, log 271.6.

11.42am: Arquello [Arguello] Point Lighthouse abeam distant 20 miles (approximately).

Noon: Light wind. Smooth Sea. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Vincent Clark fireman released from cells. Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

9.45pm: Point Sur Light abeam 15 miles.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 300 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Farallones Islands in 37 42 N, 123 00 W, N 30 06 W, 223 miles.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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11 October 1916

From No 27 to No 28

Lat 38.7, Long -123.9

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

5.49am: Farallon Light abeam 13.5 miles.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.38am: Position DR 38 03 N, 123 31 W, Long sun 123 38 W. Allowed N30W, 12 knots.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.30pm: Punta Gorda Light abeam 17 miles.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.25pm: Cape Mendocino Light abeam 17.5 miles.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 289 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Mendocino Point N21W, 112 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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12 October 1916

From No 27 to No 28

Lat 43.7, Long -125.0

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

8.36am: Position DR 42 55 N, 124 55 W, Long sun 124 58 W

Noon, 4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and slight mist.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 309 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Cape Flattery, NORTH, 269 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]


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13 October 1916

From No 27 to No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -124.4

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

[Sounding from 8.5 to 10.30am]

9.17am: Sighted Umatilla Light Vessel N60E (compass).

am: Speeds during forenoon various owing to soundings. Average Revs 60. BT [Board of Trade] regulations strictly carried out.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and foggy.

1.0pm: Courses various and frequent soundings taken.

2.30pm: Altered course S86E.

3.40pm: Altered course N26E. Housed log.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and thick fog.

5.0pm: Various courses and engine movements.

5.36pm: Cast port bower anchor in 27 fathoms and veered to 90 fathoms cable.

[Anchored off No 28] [Esquimalt, British Colombia, Canada]

7.15pm: Sighted Brotchie Light bearing True N78E.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and foggy.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Thick fog.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 304 miles]

[Number on sick list: 9]

[Coal Remaining: 1384 miles]


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14 October 1916

At No 28 [aka Esquimalt]

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4 [estimated]

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and thick fog.

6.0am: Fog regulations strictly carried out.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and thick fog.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Continual thick fog.

0.45am: Commenced to weigh.

0.50am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded, courses and speeds various as required.

1.23pm: Thick fog. Cast starboard bower anchor in 10 fathoms.

2.21pm: Weighed anchor.

3.17pm: Thick fog. Cast port bower anchor in 10 fathoms, 30 fathoms cable.

4.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Thick fog.

4.20pm: Commenced to weigh. Courses and speeds various as required to harbour.

5.30pm: All fast to buoy.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and thick fog.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Thick fog and light drizzle.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 47 miles]

[Number on sick list: 10]


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15 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

[Fast to Buoy at No 28]

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and light rain.

7.0am: Liberty men returned [which is somewhat odd as there is no note of them going ashore the day before].

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast with light mist.

9.30am: Divisions and prayers.

10.30am: Leave to Blue Watch and Second part White Watch.

Noon and 4.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

5.45pm: Set in thick fog.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and foggy.

11.0pm: Last liberty boat returned.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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16 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed variously. Lowered 7, 9, 11 cutters and second motor boat.

7.0am: Liberty men returned.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and foggy.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and thick fog.

[Draft: Forward 21’ 6”, Aft 23’ 9”]

1.30pm: John Mowatt, A McIntyre, D McCarthy joined from “Orbita”.

2.0pm: Fog cleared.

2.45pm: HMS “Orbita” proceeded to sea.

4.0pm: Calm and light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.30pm: Leave to White watch.

8.0pm: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear. Leave to stewards till 11pm.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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17 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed washing down.

7.0am: Liberty men returned.

8.45am: Cordite specimens sent to Ordnance officer.

4.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Liberty men passed ashore.

6.0pm: Hoisted galley and Nos 7 and 9 cutters.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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18 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

7.0am: Liberty men returned.

7.45am: Meat lighter alongside.

9.0am: Sick cases landed to hospital.

1.15pm: Hands fell in and employed working ammunition.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear. Read Warrants 78, 79, 80.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Liberty men passed on shore.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly.

11.0pm: Liberty men returned.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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19 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

6.35am: Hands fell in and washed down.

7.0am: Liberty men returned.

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

am: Hands employed working ammunition. Working party ashore at Cole Island.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

1.40pm: Shore working party returned on board.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine. William McMillan, deserter from HMS “Orbita” brought on board by civil police and placed under sentries charge.

11.0pm: Liberty men returned.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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20 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am and Noon: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

8.45am: Blue Watch working ammunition at No 5 Hold. White Watch to Cove Island [probably Cole Island] with ammunition lighter.

11.50am: White Watch returned on board.

4.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and light mist.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Liberty men passed ashore.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and slight mist.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 9]


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21 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.0am: Liberty men returned. Red Watch from long leave.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and cloudy.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Fine and clear.

1.15pm: White Watch departed on long leave. Hands to make and mend.

1.30pm: Liberty men passed on shore.

4.0pm: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen passed on shore.

8.0pm: Light airs and calms. Fine clear weather.

Midnight: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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22 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

10.0am: C of E [Church of England] Party away.

10.30am: RC [Roman Catholic] Party away for Divine service.

Noon: Church parties returned. Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

1.15pm: Libertymen passed on shore.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen passed on shore.

9.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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23 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light variable airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.35am: Hands turned to and employed washing down C and D decks.

7.0am: Liberty men returned.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

1.15pm: Libertymen proceeded ashore.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen proceeded ashore.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 11]


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24 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and misty.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

8.45am: Red Watch and first part of Blue Watch employed coaling from No 2 to No 3.

9.30am: Officers and ratings for England left ship.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and gloomy.

[Draft: Forward 20’ 4”, Aft 24’ 0”]

pm: Red Watch and first part Blue watch coaling - Gunner’s party.

1.15pm: Stretcher party left ship with Private Peryer RMLI [Royal Marines Light Infantry].

4.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and misty. Read Warrant 81.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Liberty men passed ashore.

8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

11.0pm: Libertymen returned.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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25 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and misty with light rain.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed washing down.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

9.30am: Surgeon Craig and 9 ratings joined ship.

Noon: Light to moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

3.0pm: HMS “Shearwater” arrived.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen passed ashore.

7.30pm: 2 Ratings discharged for passage to Sydney.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and light rain.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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26 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and slight mist.

am: Hands employed scrubbing ship’s side and party detailed for work ashore.

Noon and 4.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

1.15pm: Blue Watch proceeded on long leave.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen proceeded on shore.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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27 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.0am: Party sent on shore for work in dockyard.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

3.25pm: Working party from dockyard returned.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen passed ashore.

11.0pm: Libertymen returned.


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28 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light airs and calms. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed scrubbing B deck.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

am: Hands variously employed on Saturday routine.

Noon and 4.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and gloomy.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes. Leave to Red Watch till Sunday.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen passed ashore.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast, drizzling rain.

8.15pm: Escort sent to Police. Stretcher party ashore.

9.30pm: Escort returned with W Bryant stoker and stretcher party returned.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Continuous rain.


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29 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast with rain.

5.20am: Rain ceased.

6.35am: Hands turned to and employed variously.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Cloudy and passing showers.

9.30am: Divisions, Captain’s inspection and divine service.

Noon: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and continual rain.

1.15pm: Leave to White watch.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy with rain.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen passed ashore.

8.0pm and Midnight: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and showery.


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30 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and showery.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed washing down.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

8.10am: Working party landed in dockyard.

10.30am: One fireman and one marine returned from prison under escort for detention.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and passing showers.

1.15pm: Libertymen ashore. Working party to dockyard. Hands employed painting boot topping.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with rain squalls.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen passed ashore.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and passing showers.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

11.15pm: Libertymen returned.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and showery.


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31 October 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and showery.

7.15am: Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and clear. Working party sent to dockyard. Hands variously employed.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and clear.

1.15pm: Leave to Red watch till 7am. White and Blue watches employed painting boot topping.

4.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and clear. Blue Watch exercised at fire stations.

4.30pm: Leave to White watch.

5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and passing showers.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and showery.


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LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for November 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before][clearer signature]

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1 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

0.15am: Coxswain of motor boat reported grounding along side town pier.

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and rain.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed clearing decks.

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast with rain.

am: Hands employed variously. Working party ashore in dockyard.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Draft: Forward 20’ 0”, Aft 24’ 2”]

4.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen passed ashore.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

11.0pm: Libertymen returned.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Overcast with rain.


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2 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast with rain.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

8.10am: Working party ashore to dockyard.

11.0am - 11.40am: Official visit by Governor.

Noon: 2 ratings returned from hospital. Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

1.0pm: Hands mustered for payment.

4.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

11.0pm: Libertymen returned.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.


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3 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with rain.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with rain.

8.45am: Working party sent ashore to dockyard.

10.30am: Dockyard party returned.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast, continual rain.

4.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast with rain.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Liberty men passed ashore.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and showery.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

11.15pm: Libertymen returned.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with rain.


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4 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and showery.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed washing down and replacing concert stage.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.30am: J Walsh fireman discharged to detention barracks.

Noon: Moderate wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine. Hands to make and mend.

1.45pm: Diving party employed clearing Starboard ejector.

2.0pm: Wind increased to fresh breeze.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Smooth. Cloudy and squally.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and squally.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and showery.


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5 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed washing down.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

9.30am: Divisions, Captain’s inspection and divine service.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.30pm: Two ratings returned from hospital.

11.0pm: Libertymen returned.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Cloudy and fine.


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6 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and passing showers

9.0am: Lieutenant Reid, Surgeon Meikle and 8 POs [Petty Officers] discharged for passage to England.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

1.15pm: Hands fell in and employed variously. Working party sent to dockyard.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen passed ashore.

8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

11.0pm: Libertymen returned.


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7 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

am: Hands employed taking in stores.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Draft: Forward 20’ 0”, Aft 24’ 0”]

4.0pm: Seaman RP Cook released from cells.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen passed ashore.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

11.0pm: Libertymen returned.


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8 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast, light rain.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed preparing for coaling.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and passing showers. Commenced coaling.

10.30am: Two ratings returned from prison under escort and made prisoners at large.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and drizzling rain.

1.0pm: Recommenced coaling.

3.0pm: One rating returned from hospital.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and drizzling rain. Recommenced coaling.

6.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and drizzling rain.

Midnight: Fresh wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and drizzling rain.

[Coal Remaining: 1110 tons]


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9 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and drizzling rain.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear. Commenced coaling.

8.10am: Four ratings discharged to hospital.

9.15am: Finished coaling forward.

Noon: Moderate wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Draft: Forward: 20’ 10”, Aft 25’ 4”]

1.15pm: Hands fell in and resumed coaling. Diving party employed round ship.

3.0pm: Finished coaling.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

[Coal Received: 701 tons. Coal Remaining: 1801 tons]


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10 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.15am: Hands fell in and employed washing down.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

am: Divers employed cleaning hull. Carpenters party ashore. Store party ashore in dockyard.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight. Sea Fine and clear.

Midnight: Moderate wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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11 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed variously.

pm: Hands to make and mend.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

9.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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12 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

6.35am: Hands fell in and washed down.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

9.30am: Divisions and Captain’s inspection.

10.0am: Church parties left.

11.45am: Church parties returned.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

1.15pm: Libertymen ashore.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.30pm: Away all visitors.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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13 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.25pm: Red Watch fell in and employed taking in meat.


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14 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.15am: Red Watch finished taking in meat.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

1.15pm: Read Warrants Nos 83, 84, 85.

1.30pm: One prisoner to prison under escort.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.


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15 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

pm: Hands employed working stores.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.


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16 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

6.35am: Hands fell in and washed decks.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Noon: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Red Watch exercised at fire drill.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.


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17 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

am: Hands employed working ammunition and stores at No 5 hatch.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear. Hands mustered for weekly payment.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen passed ashore.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.


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18 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Continual light rain.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and light drizzle.

am: Blue Watch working stores in dockyard. Red and White watches working ammunition.

Noon: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

pm: Hands variously employed. Party working stores in dockyard.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.15pm: Store party returned.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen returned.


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19 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

10.0am: Away church parties.

Noon: Church parties back.

1.15pm: Libertymen ashore.

2.0pm: Ship open to visitors.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear

4.30pm: Away all visitors and libertymen ashore.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.


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20 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

am: Hands employed variously. Diving party at work on propellers.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

1.15pm: Read Warrant No 88. Hands variously employed.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen away.

8.0pm and Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.


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21 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Calm. Smooth Fine and clear.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed washing down.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light airs and calms. Fine and clear.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Overcast. Passing showers.


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22 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

6.35am: Hands fell in and washed down.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

pm: Tested cutter’s dropping gear.

4.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and cloudy.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.


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23 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

[Fast to Buoy at No 28]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

5.0am: Fireman Bryant discharged to shore.

6.35am: Hands fell in and washed down.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

Noon: Light airs and calms. Overcast and fine.

1.15pm: Hands fell in and prepared for weighing.

1.40pm: Cast off buoy and proceeded towards quarantine station. Courses various as required.

2.46pm: Fast alongside wharf.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Fast to Wharf Quarantine Station]


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24 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

[Quarantine Station]

4.0am and 8.am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and gloomy.

6.35am: Hands fell in and employed putting all bedding into fumigation trucks.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and misty.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and gloomy.

pm: Arrived from England 2 Engineer Sub Lieutenants, 2 Midshipmen, 4 Stewards and 37 stokers.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Continuous rain.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6[


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25 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

[Quarantine Station]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

7.0am: Hands fell in and placed all clothes in fumigation trolleys.

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear.

11.0am: One stoker joined ship.

11.40am: Read Warrant 89.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Continuous rain.

[Draft: Forward 22’ 9”, Aft 24’ 10”]

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with rain.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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26 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

[Quarantine Station]

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.0am: Hands fell in and washed down.

8.0am: Calm. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

10.0am: Divisions and Captain’s inspection.

10.30am: Divine Service.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with rain.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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27 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

[Quarantine Station]

4.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and rain.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Smooth. Overcast and rainy.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast with rain.

1.0pm: Cast off wharf and proceeded to harbour. Courses and speeds various as required.

3.0pm: Cast port bower anchor and prepared to moor ship.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and cloudy.

4.30pm: Finished mooring.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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28 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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29 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

am: Hands employed restowing ballast in No 5 hold.

Noon: Fresh wind. Moderate Sea. Overcast and passing showers.

4.0pm: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Overcast with rain.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.0pm: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and passing showers.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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30 November 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

7.0am: Hands fell in and washed down. Libertymen returned.

8.0am: Light airs and calms. Fine and cloudy.

9.0am: Read Warrant No 90.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

pm: Hands employed restowing ballast.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

5.0pm: Read Warrant No 91.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1916


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[Left hand side of cover of Copy of Log for December 1916]

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[Right hand side of cover, signed by Navigating Officer, as before]

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[Page not filled in, signed by GW Davidson, Captain, 1st January 1917]


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1 December 1916

From No 28 to No 29 or at No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

7.0am: Libertymen returned.

am: Lieutenant Lawder RN (Lancaster) discharged to shore. 5 ERAs [Engine Room Artificers] joined ship. Hands preparing for sea.

1.0pm: Commenced to weigh.

1.10pm: Anchor aweigh, courses and speeds various as required leaving anchorage.

1.20pm: Set Course S16E. Revs 62.

1.17pm: Fisgard Island Light abeam.

1.42pm: Albert Head abeam.

3.40pm: Sherringham Point Light abeam 2.75 miles.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and drizzling rain.

4.15pm: Altered course S88W.

4.27pm: Slip Point Light House abeam.

6.5pm: Tatoosh Island Light abeam 8.5 miles.

7.5pm: Swiftsure Bank Light Vessel abeam 3.75 miles.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with rain.

8.12pm: Cape Beale Light House abeam 10.25 miles.

9.30pm: Amphitrite Point abeam.

9.45pm: Altered course S82W.

10.40pm: Lennard Island abeam 12.5 miles.

11.0pm: Altered course N77W. Revs 60.

11.40pm: Estevan Point Light abeam.

Midnight: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and continual rain.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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2 December 1916

From No 28 to No 29

Lat 50.7, Long -129.0

4.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast and continual rain.

7.15am: Cape Cook abeam 10 miles, altered course N70W.

8.0am: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Cloudy and fine.

Noon: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

1.2pm: Triangle Island Light abeam 6.5 miles.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and showery.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Rough sea. Frequent heavy squalls and continual rain.

10.55pm: In violent squall ship swung into trough of sea with head NNE. Increased to full speed.

11.40pm: Turned to S45E. Revs 50.

Midnight: Strong gale with violent squalls. Overcast and continual rain. High and dangerous sea.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 278 miles]

[Number on sick list: 15]

[Wind from E and ESE, force 9 to 10 from 10pm, with sea state very high (16 to 35 feet), barometric pressure very low - down to 28.20 over 44 at midnight]


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3 December 1916

From No 28 to No 29

Lat 51.8, Long -129.9

2.15am: Attempted to turn ship but owing to wind and sea not successful.

4.0am: Moderate to Fresh Gale. High sea. Overcast and showery.

8.0am: Strong gale and very heavy sea. Squally and showery. Ship labouring heavily and shipping water fore and aft.

9.12am: Altered course S12E.

Noon: Strong Gale. Very high Sea. Squally and showery.

4.0pm: Strong wind. High Sea. Frequent hail and snow squalls.

7.0pm: Sighted Cape St James S67W (compass).

7.10pm: Altered course N29W. Revs Port 55, Starboard 55.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Rough sea. Hail and snow squalls.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 177 miles]

[Number on sick list: 17]

[Wind from SSE in am, then south westerly from late am to 4pm, force 8 to 11 during this time, with sea state high to very high. Barometric pressure recorded hourly in am, falling to 28.14 at 6am, then starting to rise]


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4 December 1916

From No 28 to No 29

Lat 54.1, Long -130.2

2.15am: Altered course N48W.

3.0am: Observed land on port bow.

3.30am: Found ship to have set N22E (True) 12.5 miles in 7.5 hours = 1.6 miles per hour. Observed broken water fine on Port bow. Helm hard a port and engines full speed astern as required to get ship's head to S46E.

3.55am: Altered course S62W.

4.0am: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.27am: Bonila Island [Bonilla Island] abeam.

5.0am: Altered course N56W.

8.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

9.53am: Triple Island abeam 1 mile.

am: Lost overboard by accident one long lengthening stave for tarpaulin.

10.0am: Altered course N87E. Courses and speeds various approaching anchorage.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Frequent snow squalls. Cloudy. Courses and speeds various as required to anchorage.

0.30pm: Cast starboard bower anchor in 28 fathoms and veered to 105 fathoms cable. HMS “Orbita” in harbour.

pm: Discharged two ratings to “Orbita” for “Lancaster”.

[Anchored at No 29. Bearings: Island N10E, Dry dock N60E, Government Shed S52E (compass)]

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy with snow squalls.

4.30pm: Leave to Blue and White watches.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 220 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Anchorage No 29, Various 5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 13]


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5 December 1916

At No 29 [Prince Rupert, British Colombia, Canada]

Lat 54.3, Long -130.3 [estimated]

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with snow.

7.30am: Transferred pilot to HMS “Orbita”.

8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

8.20am: HMS “Orbita” weighed and proceeded to sea.

[Draft: Forward 22’ 11”, Aft 23’ 3”]

4.0pm: Fresh wind. Choppy sea. Fine and clear.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and snowing.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 5 miles]

[Number on sick list: 8]


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6 December 1916

At No 29

Lat 54.3, Long -130.3

4.0am: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and snowing.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and heavy snow.

9.0am: Commenced to weigh.

9.30am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded towards dry dock. Courses and speeds as required.

10.30am: All secure in position in dry dock.

[In Dry Dock at No 29]

Noon: Light wind. Cloudy with snow.

[Draft entering dock: Forward 23’ 0”, Aft 23’ 0”]

pm: Hands employed scrubbing ship’s side as water was pumped out of dock.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and snow.

4.20pm: Read Warrants Nos 92, 93, 94 and 95.

7.0pm: Stopped pumping for night.

8.0pm: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

Midnight: Light to moderate wind. Cloudy and snow squalls.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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7 December 1916

At No 29

Lat 54.3, Long -130.3

[In Dry Dock at No 29]

4.0am: Moderate wind. Overcast and heavy rain.

8.0am: Moderate wind. Continuous heavy rain.

am and pm: Hands employed scrubbing and scraping ships side.

11.45am: Dock dry.

Noon: Moderate wind. Squally. Continual heavy rain.

1.30pm: Rain ceased.

4.0pm: Moderate wind. Overcast and showery.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Cloudy. Occasional rains.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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8 December 1916

At No 29

Lat 54.3, Long -130.3

[In Dry Dock at No 29]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

am: Hands employed variously in dry dock.

Noon: Light wind. Cloudy and continual rain.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast. Frequent snow and rain.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast and showery.

Midnight: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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9 December 1916

At No 29

Lat 54.3, Long -130.3

[In Dry Dock at No 29]

4.0am: Light wind .Overcast and cloudy.

8.0am: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

am: Hands variously employed in dock.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

4.0pm: Blue Watch to fire stations.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Fine and clear.

8.15pm: Patrol sent ashore.

10.0pm: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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10 December 1916

At No 29

Lat 54.3, Long -130.3

[In Dry Dock at No 29]

4.0am: Light wind. Fine and clear.

6.15am: Wind increased and heavy rain set in.

8.0am: Light to moderate wind. Overcast and heavy rain.

9.0am: Divisions and Divine Service.

Noon: Strong wind. Overcast and heavy rain.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Strong wind. Overcast. Continual heavy rain.

4.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm: Libertymen passed ashore.

9.30pm: Rain ceased.

Midnight: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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11 December 1916

At No 29

Lat 54.3, Long -130.3

[In Dry Dock at No 29]

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Overcast and cloudy.

Noon: Light wind. Fine with slight mist.

4.0pm: Light wind. Hazy and fine. Stokers Moran, Campbell, Graham and Moore released from cells.

4.30pm, 5.30pm, 7.30pm: Libertymen passed ashore.

8.0pm: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

10.0pm: Rounds made and reported hourly.

Midnight: Light wind. Fine and cloudy.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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12 December 1916

At No 29

Lat 54.3, Long -130.3

[In Dry Dock at No 29]

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

8.30am: Commenced sinking dock. Hands variously employed.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Fine and clear.

[Draft leaving dock: Forward 23’ 4”, Aft 23’ 4”]

pm: Hands variously employed painting, Etc.

1.15pm: Dry dock filled to 21 feet.

3.15pm: Dry dock filled to 27 feet.

4.0pm: Cast off from dock and proceeded to leave it.

4.10pm: Cleared dock.

4.24pm: Cast port bower anchor in 28 fathoms and veered to 105 fathoms cable.

[Anchored at No 29. Bearings (magnetic): Island N11E, Corner of dock N49E, Government shed S10E]

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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13 December 1916

From No 29 to No 28

Lat 54.3, Long -131.1

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.0am: Commenced to weigh.

9.15am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded, courses and speeds as required.

10.0am: Georgia Rock abeam, altered course S60W.

10.28am: North Rachel Island abeam, altered course S86W.

Noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

0.12pm: Altered course S29E.

3.5pm: Sighted Bonila Island.

4.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and frequent rains.

8.0pm: Strong wind. Moderate Sea. Overcast, gloomy and rainy.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 35 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Margaret Rock South, 31 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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14 December 1916

From No 29 to No 28

Lat 50.0, Long -128.0

2.15am: Observed Triangle Island Light bearing S44E, altered course S32E.

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

5.15am: Triangle Island N58E (compass) 7.5 miles.

6.25am: Triangle Island NORTH (compass), altered course S76E.

11.49am: Solander Island abeam 5.75 miles.

Noon and 4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

7.0pm: Estevan Point Light abeam 5.5 miles.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

9.50pm: Suprise [Surprise?] Reef abeam 7.5 miles.

11.55pm: Amphitrite Point abeam 8 miles.

Midnight: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 295 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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15 December 1916

From No 29 to No 28 and at No 28 [Esquimalt, British Colombia, Canada]

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4 [estimated]

1.40am: Cape Beale abeam 8.75 miles.

2.12am: Pachena Point abeam 7 miles.

2.25am: Altered course N89E.

2.54am: Swiftsure Light Vessel abeam.

3.36am: Carmanah Light abeam.

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

6.32am: Sherringham Point abeam 8 miles.

7.55am: Race Rocks Light abeam 3 miles.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

8.50am: Altered course N44W. Courses and speeds various as required approaching anchorage.

9.20am: Moored ship with 30 fathoms on each bower.

Noon: Light airs. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Draft: Forward 22’ 11”, Aft 23’ 0”]

pm: Hands to make and mend.

2.45pm: Two deserters from aboard “Orbita” received on board.

4.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine. Deserters O’Hanoran, J Watson and R Hutley received on board.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Light airs. Smooth. Continual rain.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 220 miles]

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Coal Remaining: 955 tons]


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16 December 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast, continual rain.

8.0am and Noon: Light airs. Smooth. Continual rain.

8.35am: Commenced coaling.

1.0pm: Commenced coaling.

3.0pm: Received on board 3 prisoners under escort.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Continual rain.

5.30pm: Received on board under escort three prisoners. Leave to White and Blue watches.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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17 December 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Continual light rain.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and rainy. Commenced coaling.

10.0am: Six ratings received on board from “Orbita” for “Avoca”.

Noon: Ceased coaling for meal. Light wind. Overcast and fine.

1.15pm: Leave for Red and Blue [watches].

4.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

8.0pm: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and rain.

Midnight: Calm. Smooth. Overcast and continual rain.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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18 December 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with rain.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and rainy. Commenced coaling.

Noon: Ceased coaling for meal. Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

1.0pm: Resumed coaling.

3.20pm: Finished all coal alongside.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

7.45pm: 2 deserters received on board.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

11.0pm: One deserter received on board.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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19 December 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine. Commenced coaling.

9.0am: MAA [Master at Arms] and escort landed.

Noon: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast with rain.

1.0pm: Resumed coaling.

3.0pm: Water boat alongside.

4.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Continual rain.

5.0pm: Ceased coaling for day.

6.15pm: Libertymen ashore.

7.55pm: Water boat cast off.

8.0pm: Light airs. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

11.0pm: Sargeant [Sergeant] Major and escort returned.

Midnight: Light airs. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 10]


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20 December 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

1.0am: Rounds made and prisoners visited hourly - all correct.

4.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and cloudy.

8.0am: Light airs. Smooth. Fine and clear. Commenced coaling.

Noon: Ceased coaling for meal. Calms and light airs. Overcast and rainy.

1.0pm: Resumed coaling.

4.0pm: Light airs and calms. Overcast and light rain.

5.0pm: Ceased coaling for day.

6.30pm: Leave to Red and Blue watches.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and rainy.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and rainy.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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21 December 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Overcast with drizzling rain.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and light rain. Recommenced coaling.

Noon: Ceased coaling for meal. Light wind. Overcast. Occasional light rains.

1.0pm: Recommenced coaling.

4.0pm: Light wind. Overcast. Occasional light rains.

5.0pm: Ceased coaling for day and hands fell in for payment.

8.0pm: Light wind. Overcast. Occasional light rains.

11.0pm: Three men placed under sentries charge and one in sick bay.

Midnight: Light wind. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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22 December 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine. Recommenced coaling.

Noon: Ceased coaling for meal. Light wind. Overcast with rain.

[Draft: Forward 26’ 9”, Aft 25’ 9”]

1.0pm: Resumed coaling.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight swell. Overcast and fine.

4.45pm: Ceased coaling for day.

5.30pm and 7.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

Midnight: Light wind. Slight swell. Cloudy and fine.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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23 December 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear. Recommenced coaling.

11.40am: Sargeant [sic] Major and MAA landed with patrol.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

1.0pm: Resumed coaling.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth.

4.30pm - 5.15pm: Coal lighters taken away from ship.

5.0pm: Ceased coaling.

8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

9.50pm: Patrol returned.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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24 December 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am and 8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

10.30am: Divisions and prayers.

Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

1.15pm: Libertymen ashore.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

4.30pm, 5.30pm and 7.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

[Number on sick list: 5]


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25 December 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

9.30am: Divisions.

9.45am: Divine Service [presumably to celebrate Christmas Day, as this is a Monday].

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

4.30pm and 5.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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26 December 1916


At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

7.50am: Coal lighters alongside.

8.0am: Commenced coaling.

Noon: Ceased coaling for meal.

1.0pm: Resumed coaling.

4.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

5.0pm: Ceased coaling for day.

8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with snow

Midnight: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 8]


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27 December 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast with snow.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with snow. Recommenced coaling.

Noon: Ceased coaling for meal. Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with snow.

1.0pm: Resumed coaling.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast with snow.

5.0pm: Ceased coaling for day.

Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Overcast and fine.

[Number on sick list: 6]


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28 December 1916

At No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Cloudy and fine.

8.0am: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear. Resumed coaling.

Noon: Ceased coaling for meal. Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

[Draft: Forward 25’ 9”, Aft 29’ 3”]

1.0pm: Resumed coaling.

2.0pm: All coaling finished.

4.0pm, 8.0pm and Midnight: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

4.30pm, 5.3pm and 7.30pm: Libertymen ashore.

11.0pm: Libertymen returned, all leave expired.

[Number on sick list: 6]

[Coal Received: 1500, 2007 tons. Coal Remaining: 4294 tons]


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29 December 1916

From No 28 to No 23 or at No 28

Lat 48.4, Long -123.4

4.0am, 8.0am and Noon: Light wind. Smooth. Fine and clear.

am: Hands employed hoisting boats and preparing for sea.

1.0pm: Commenced to weigh.

1.10pm: Anchor aweigh and proceeded, courses and speeds various as required to clear anchorage.

1.15pm: Set Course S13E. Revs 60.

2.0pm: Race Rock Light abeam 2 miles.

2.10pm: Altered course S78W.

4.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

5.58pm: Tatoosh Light abeam 4 miles.

7.37pm: Umatilla Light abeam 7 miles.

7.52pm: Altered course S24E.

8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Overcast and fine.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Squally. Overcast with rain.

[Number on sick list: 7]


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30 December 1916

From No 28 to No 23

Lat 45.2, Long -125.0

4.0am: Moderate wind and Sea. Overcast and rainy.

8.0am: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Overcast with rain.

Noon: Strong wind. Rough Sea. Fine and clear.

pm: Hands to make and mend clothes.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Light wind. Slight Sea. Fine and clear.

11.48pm: Cape Blanco abeam 21 miles, altered course S17E.

Midnight: Light wind. Moderate Sea. Fine and cloudy.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 262 miles]

[True Bearing and Distance: of Position off Mendicano South, 285 miles]


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31 December 1916

From No 28 to No 23

Lat 40.2, Long -124.5

4.0am: Moderate wind. Confused sea. Fine and clear.

8.0am: Light wind. Moderate swell. Fine and clear.

9.30am: Divisions followed by Divine Service.

Noon: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

4.0pm and 8.0pm: Moderate wind and Sea. Fine and clear.

7.25pm: Arena Point Light abeam 13 miles.

Midnight: Moderate wind and Sea. Cloudy and fine.

[Course and Distance made good: Various 296 miles]

[Number on sick list: 5]


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