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Submarine Decoy or Q-ship, ex-Collier Listed as THORNHILL, decoy or Q-ship, chartered collier (Admiralty No. Y3.260) conversion. Built 1911, 3848grt. In service 18.11.15-11.8.17, armament not listed, other names MARGIT, WELLHOLME, WERRIBEE, WONGANELLA. (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: During the period covered by these logs, HMS Wonganella was mainly engaged on patrols in the Mediterranean while based at Malta. From March to September 1916, these patrols were centered in the Western Mediterranean and in the vicinity of Malta. From October 1916 until late February 1917, the focus of her operations was in the eastern Mediterranean and between Malta and the ports of Taranto, Brindisi and Spezia in Italy. The main activity during this second phase appear to have been the transport of war supplies. On 4–5 November, Wonganella was engaged in trying to tow the SS Statesman to Malta after she had been torpedoed by a U-boat. The attempt was unsuccessful and SS Statesman sank on 5 November. In early March 1917, Wonganella left Malta and returned to the UK via Gibraltar. On 11 March she was engaged by a German submarine east of Gibraltar and suffered considerable gunfire damage and some casualties. She arrived at Portsmouth on 1 April 1917, and the entire crew went on two weeks leave shortly thereafter. In the final period covered by these logs, HMS Wonganella crossed the Atlantic in ballast and docked in mid-May in Halifax, Nova Scotia. After discharging the ballast and loading a mixed cargo, she left Halifax on 7 June 1917 and returned to the UK via Queenstown, Ireland. During the passage to the UK she again was involved in actions with German submarines on 18 and 19 June while west of Queenstown. She arrived at Portsmouth on 23 June and was paid off into dockyard hands on 17 July 1917. Some Notes on the Logs: The log books used on HMS Wonganella are of a different format to the logs used elsewhere. From March 1916 until 11 February 1917 the logs appear to be typical of those that would be used by a civilian steamship. From 12 February 1917 onwards, the logs appear to be more typical of those used by the Royal Navy. When the Wonganella was in port, multiple days entries were typically recorded on a single log page. During the period from 25 August to 18 October 1916, the unusual practice was adopted of writing the morning log entries on the bottom half of each page, with the afternoon entries on the top half of the next page. The foot of most log pages are signed by the Mate and usually also by the Captain when the Wonganella was at sea. The Captain for the entire period covered was B.J.D. Guy. The Mates were: D.R. McCutchan (start of logs to 18 December 1916); William Barr (27 December 1916 to 19 January 1917); and C.B.L. Filmar (or Filmer, 20 January 1917 to the end of the logs). |
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THE VOYAGES OF HMS WONGANELLA 1916-1917
(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) LOGS FOR MARCH 1916 4caf8ce6cadfd341970387c6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-001_0.jpg) Part of log cover 4caf8ce6cadfd341970387c7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-001_1.jpg) Part of log cover. 1–3–16 to 21–8–16 4caf8ce6cadfd341970387c8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-002_0.jpg) Log Book of the SS Wonganella From the Port of London To Admiralty Orders Commanded by B.J.D. Guy Commencing March 1st 1916 Kept by D.R. McCutchan Mate 4caf8ce6cadfd341970387c9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-002_1.jpg) Details of company publishing and selling log book 4caf8ce6cadfd341970387ca: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-003_0.jpg) Blank page 4caf8ce6cadfd341970387cb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-003_1.jpg) Passenger list (blank) 4caf8ce6cadfd341970387cc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-004_0.jpg) Ship’s Company (blank)
THE VOYAGES OF HMS WONGANELLA
4caf8ce6cadfd341970387cd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-004_1.jpg) 1 March 1916 London and at sea to Gibraltar Latitude and longitude not given. am: The day commences with light wind from southwest and continuous rain, loading with all possible despatch. 8.00am: All cargo on board, hatches secured and crew preparing for sea. 11.30am: Pilot on board, singled up and proceeded out of dock. pm: Pilot’s orders complied with. 4.00pm: Discharged Pilot and sea Pilot boarded. 8.05pm: At North Foreland. Discharged Pilot and proceeded. 9.30pm: At North Goodwin. Midnight: Light wind, smooth sea and overcast. 4caf8ce6cadfd341970387ce: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-005_0.jpg) 2 March 1916 At sea, London to Gibraltar Lat 50.4, Long -1.1 0.30am: At Varne Light Vessel. 5.00am: At Royal Sovereign Light Vessel. 8.00am: Moderate wind, rough sea. 10.00am: At Owers Light Vessel. 4.00pm: Wind veering westerly. 8.00pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine and clear. 4caf8ce6cadfd341970387cf: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-005_1.jpg) 3 March 1916 At sea, London to Gibraltar Lat 49.6, Long -5.6 0.30am: At Start Point. 4.00am: Fresh wind, moderate sea and clear. 8.30am: At Lizards, altered course S74ºW. 4.00pm: Light wind, smooth sea, fine and clear. Midnight: Fresh wind, smooth sea and clear. 4caf8ce6cadfd341970387d0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-006_0.jpg) 4 March 1916 At sea, London to Gibraltar Lat 49.8, Long -9.5 4.00am: Light wind, smooth sea and clear. 6.00am: Life boats swung inboard. 12 noon: Fresh wind, moderate sea and clear. 4.00pm: Strong wind, high sea, shipping sea forward. 11.00pm: Moderate gale and squally, shipping water fore and aft. 4caf8ce6cadfd341970387d1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-006_1.jpg) 5 March 1916 At sea, London to Gibraltar Lat 46.9, Long -11.1 4.00am: Strong gale, high sea, ship continually flooded fore and aft. 10.00pm: Weather moderating, shipping water fore and aft. 4caf8ce6cadfd341970387d2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-007_0.jpg) 6 March 1916 At sea, London to Gibraltar Lat 43.9, Long -12.8 4.00am: Strong wind and squally, shipping water fore and aft. 8.00am: Moderate gale, confused sea and heavy rain. 4.00pm: Strong gale, high sea shipping water fore and aft. Overcast sky. 4caf8ce6cadfd341970387d3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-007_1.jpg) 7 March 1916 At sea, London to Gibraltar Lat 40.5, Long -12.7 5.00am: Strong wind and sea, cloudy and clear. 8.00am: Wind and sea moderating, strong squalls of wind and heavy rain. 4.00pm: Fresh wind and following sea, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387d4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-008_0.jpg) 8 March 1916 At sea, London to Gibraltar Lat 37.0, Long -11.4 4.00am: Fresh wind, following sea, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Fresh wind, following sea, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387d5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-008_1.jpg) 9 March 1916 At sea and at Gibraltar Lat 35.9, Long -8.1 Note: Latitude in log is given as 33º 55’N, which is close to Casablanca, Morocco. Courses steered on the 8 and 9 March suggest that the latitude should have been 35º 55’N. 4.00am: Strong wind, high beam sea, shipping water fore and aft. 11.00am: Fresh wind, moderate sea, fine and clear. 8.00pm: Cape Spartel. 10.30pm: At Europa Point. 11.00pm: Anchor with starboard bower, 75 fathoms in 34 fathoms water. Midnight: Light wind, fine clear weather. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387d6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-009_0.jpg) Note: Six days on this page. Each entry signed ‘Hunter A.B. night watchman’. 10 March 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 am: Commences with light wind and dull weather, moorings carefully attended. 7.00am: Commenced discharging cargo from all hatches. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387d6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-009_0.jpg) 11 March 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 am: Strong wind and heavy rain. 7.00am: Commenced discharging cargo from all hatches. 6.00pm: Finished work for the night. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387d6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-009_0.jpg) 12 March 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 am/pm: Strong SW wind and rain, moorings carefully attended, no work done this day. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387d6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-009_0.jpg) 13 March 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 am: Commences moderating NE wind. 7.00am: Commenced discharging cargo. 8.00pm: Finished No. 1 hold. Midnight: Ceased work 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387d6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-009_0.jpg) 14 March 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 am: Strong westerly wind. 7.00am: Discharging cargo. 6.00pm: Finished Nos 4 and 5 holds. Midnight: Ceased work. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387d6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-009_0.jpg) 15 March 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 am: Light variable winds. 7.00am: Discharging from No. 2 with all possible despatch. 9.00pm: All cargo discharged. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387d7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-009_1.jpg) Note: Five days on this page. Each entry signed ‘Hunter A.B. night watchman’. 16 March 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Commences fresh SW wind, heavy rain squalls. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387d7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-009_1.jpg) 17 March 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 St. Patrick's day commences clear and cloudy. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387d7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-009_1.jpg) 18 March 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Fresh wind, overcast and dull. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387d7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-009_1.jpg) 19 March 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Fresh wind, showery weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387d7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-009_1.jpg) 20 March 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Commences with fresh wind and showery. Moorings carefully attended. Note: For the period of her service in the Mediterranean, from 21 March 1916 to 13 March 1917, HMS Wonganella was involved in continual patrolling, particularly in the central and western Mediterranean. Her tracks for this period were complex and frequently repetitive and it is almost impossible to verify the positions in her logs. While it is expected that most positions noted in these pages reasonably reflect her position at noon each day, the reader should bear in mind that there are likely to be some errors. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387d8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-010_0.jpg) 21 March 1916 Gibraltar and at sea to Malta Lat 36.0, Long -5.3 9.00am: Singled up and prepared for sea. 9.40am: Left buoy. 10.00am: Clear of breakwater. 10.15am: Departed. 10.30am: Stopped for engine room repairs. 12.25pm: Repairs executed. Steer course S76ºE and proceeded. 12.25pm: Zig zagging every 10 minutes, 2 points. 4.00pm: Fine clear and cloudy weather. 7.00pm: Lat 36 10’N Long 4º 16’W, altered course N63ºE. 10.00pm: Observed Cape Sacratif Light. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387d9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-010_1.jpg) 22 March 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 36.5, Long -2.7 3.00am: Fine clear weather, moderate wind and sea. 4.00pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387da: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-011_0.jpg) 23 March 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 36.4, Long -2.5 Note: It is likely that one of the positions on 22 and 23 March is in error, as the locations are close together and Wonganella is on passage. However, there is no way of assessing which position is in error and to what amount. 4.00am: Moderate wind and sea, fine and clear. 8.00pm: Fresh, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387db: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-011_1.jpg) 24 March 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 36.9, Long 2.0 4.00am: Moderate wind, smooth sea and clear. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather and smooth sea. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387dc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-012_0.jpg) 25 March 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 37.4, Long 6.6 3.00am: Fine weather, smooth sea and dull. 5.54am: Sun rise. 8.00am: Calm, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Light airs, calm sea and clear. Crew exercised at fire and boat stations. 8.00pm: Calm, dull and overcast sky. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387dd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-012_1.jpg) 26 March 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 37.4, Long 11.0 4.00am: Fine weather, overcast and dull. 8.00am: Calm, fine and clear to dull. 11.00am: Divine Service held on poop. 4.00pm: Light wind and sea, fine and clear. 6.06pm: Sunset. 7.38pm: Stopped for engine room repairs. 8.30pm: Repairs effected. Proceeded, steering course S64ºE. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387de: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-013_0.jpg) Note: Four days on this page. Each entry signed ‘Bilsborough A.B. night watchman’. 27 March 1916 At sea, and at Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 4.00am: Light wind and sea, fine and clear. 5.52am: Sunrise. 10.15am: Stand by. 10.30am: Cast starboard bower anchor, 30 fathoms, 12 fathoms water. 10.35am: Received visit. 12 noon: Calm, fine and clear. 1.00pm: Hove up and proceeded to Marsa. 1.45pm: Passed breakwater. 2.45pm: Moored at Marsa. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387de: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-013_0.jpg) 28 March 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, fresh, clear. Moorings carefully attended. 10.45am: Discharged cargo of horse. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387de: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-013_0.jpg) 29 March 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387de: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-013_0.jpg) 30 March 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fresh, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387df: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-013_1.jpg) Note: Eight days on this page. Each entry signed ‘Bilsborough A.B. night watchman’. 31 March 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387df: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-013_1.jpg) 1 April 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. Mr J.E. Evans chief officer paid off and Mr Filmer signed on. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387df: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-013_1.jpg) 2 April 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, fresh and clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387df: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-013_1.jpg) 3 April 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387df: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-013_1.jpg) 4 April 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387df: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-013_1.jpg) 5 April 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fresh easterly wind, overcast sky. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387df: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-013_1.jpg) 6 April 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Strong easterly wind and dull sky, occasional rain. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387df: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-013_1.jpg) 7 April 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light wind, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. LOGS FOR APRIL 1916 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387e0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-014_0.jpg) Note: Five days on this page. Each entry signed ‘Bilsborough A.B. night watchman’. 8 April 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light westerly wind, fine clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387e0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-014_0.jpg) 9 April 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387e0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-014_0.jpg) 10 April 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387e0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-014_0.jpg) 11 April 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light wind, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387e0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-014_0.jpg) 12 April 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387e1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-014_1.jpg) 13 April 1916 Malta, and at sea to Gibraltar Lat 36.2, Long 14.1 6.30am: Pilot on board. 7.00am: Hove up and proceeded out of harbour. 7.30am: Discharged Pilot. 7.35am: Cleared breakwater. 12 noon: Fresh wind, moderate sea and clear. 4.00pm: Moderate head wind and sea, clear and cloudy. 6.26pm: Sunset. pm: Overcast sky, stellar observations unobtainable. 8.00pm: Strong wind, rough sea and overcast. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387e2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-015_0.jpg) 14 April 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 37.2, Long 11.3 3.15am: Observed Cape Spardillo Light N62ºW ©. am: Strong wind, rough sea and clear. 5.25am: Sunrise. 12 noon: Wind and sea slightly moderating. pm: Strong wind and sea, fine and clear. pm: Ship labouring heavily. 6.30pm: Sunset. 7.30pm: Observed Cani Light S76ºW ©. 8.50pm: At Cani Light, 9 miles. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387e3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-015_1.jpg) 15 April 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 37.3, Long 8.4 am: Ship labouring heavily. am: Strong wind heavy swell. 5.32am: Sunrise. pm: Strong wind, ship labouring heavily. 6.31pm: Sunset. 8.00pm: Moderate wind and sea, clear. 8.00pm: Cape de Fer SSW (c). Midnight: Light wind, moderate swell and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387e4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-016_0.jpg) 16 April 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 37.1, Long 4.7 5.29am: Sunrise. 8.00am: Fresh wind, moderate sea, cloudy and clear. pm: Ship rolling heavily. pm: Light winds, fine and clear. 8.00pm: Light airs fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387e5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-016_1.jpg) 17 April 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 36.5, Long 0.7 2.25am: Cape Shershell Light 56½ W. 4.00am: Light airs, fine and clear. 5.29am: Sunrise. pm: Fine calm and clear. 6.30pm: Sunset. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387e6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-017_0.jpg) 18 April 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 35.9, Long -3.5 4.00am: Light airs, fine and clear. 5.28am: Sunrise. 9.00am: Alboran Island N23ºW (c). 4.00pm: Calm, fine and clear. 6.30pm: Sunset. Midnight: Light airs and calm. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387e7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-017_1.jpg) 19 April 1916 At sea Malta to Gibraltar, at Gibraltar, and at sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 0.50am: Europa Point N52ºE (c), 2 miles. Altered course for anchorage. 1.10am: Arrival and received visit. 1.20am: Cast port bower anchor. 1.30am: Finished with engines. 5.28am: Sunrise. 8.00am: Calm fine and clear. 6.30pm: Sunset, ‘stand by’. 6.45pm: Anchor aweigh and proceed. 7.15pm: Europa Point N15ºE (c) 2 miles. 8.00pm: Fresh wind, rough sea and dull. Midnight: Strong wind, rough sea, cloudy. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387e8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-018_0.jpg) 20 April 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 36.3, Long -2.5 Note: Longitude incorrectly given as E in log. 4.00am: Strong following wind and sea, overcast. am: Stellar observations unobtainable. 4.00pm: Light wind, fine, clear. 8.00pm: Light wind, hazy, overcast. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387e9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-018_1.jpg) 21 April 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 38.7, Long 0.8 4.00am: Calm, dull and hazy. 10.00am: Dense fog. 11.08am: Altered course N18ºE and stopped zigzagging. 1.00pm: Altered course N14ºE. Fog lifted. 4.00pm: Light wind, fine and clear. 7.30pm: Columbretes Light N80ºW, 4 miles. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387ea: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-019_0.jpg) 22 April 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 41.4, Long 3.3 4.00am: Light following wind and sea. 8.00am: Fresh, fine and cloudy, moderate sea. 3.00pm: Ship rolling violently. 4.00pm: Strong wind, rough sea. 7.00pm: Ship labouring heavily. 8.00pm: Moderate gale, high sea and overcast. Midnight: Strong gale, high sea. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387eb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-019_1.jpg) 23 April 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 42.5, Long 6.0 3.00am: Ship rolling violently and flooded fore and aft. 4.00am: Strong gale, steep sea. 10.00am: Shipping heavy water fore and aft. 2.00pm: Gale and sea increasing. 3.00pm: Ship rolling violently. Housed log. 4.00pm: Strong NW gale. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387ec: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-020_0.jpg) 24 April 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 40.0, Long 7.9 4.00am: Gale and sea moderating. 7.00am: Ship rolling heavily. 8.00am: Wind and sea moderating. 12 noon: Strong wind, heavy NW swell, clear. 1.00pm: Ship rolling heavily. 4.00pm: Strong wind, rough sea and clear. 8.00pm: Moderate wind and swell, clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387ed: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-020_1.jpg) 25 April 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 37.3, Long 10.6 2.00am: Moon rose. 4.00am: Moderate wind and swell, clear and cloudy. 5.14am: Sunrise. 8.00am: Fine clear weather. 9.35am: At Cani Rocks. 4.00pm: Fine clear weather. 7.30pm: Spaldillo Light S27ºE. 8.25pm: At Spaldillo, 5.4 miles. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387ee: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-021_0.jpg) 26 April 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.6 4.00am: Light wind, fine and clear. 5.21am: Sunrise. 4.00pm: Fine clear weather. 8.00pm: Light wind, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387ef: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-021_1.jpg) 27 April 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 37.6, Long 16.3 3.18am: Cape Spartivento Light N10ºW (c). 4.00am: Fine, cal and clear. 7.30am: Moderate wind, smooth sea and clear. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather, light wind. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-022_0.jpg) 28 April 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 36.4, Long 15.2 4.00am: Calm, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Calm, fine and clear. 8.00pm: Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-022_1.jpg) 29 April 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 39.0, Long 18.1 4.00am: Light wind, smooth sea and hazy. 12 noon: Light wind, overcast and dull. 4.00pm: Light wind and sea, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-023_0.jpg) 30 April 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 37.9, Long 17.2 4.00am: Calm, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Fine clear weather. 8.00pm: Light wind, smooth sea and overcast. LOGS FOR MAY 1916 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-023_1.jpg) 1 May 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 36.3, Long 18.8 4.00am: Fine weather, cloudy and dull. 5.15am: Sunrise. 8.00am: Light wind, dull and overcast. 12 noon: Dull and overcast, light rain. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather. 6.48pm: Sunset. 8.00pm: Light wind and clear weather. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-024_0.jpg) 2 May 1916 At sea, and at Malta Lat 36.1, Long 15.0 4.00am: Light wind, fine and clear. 8.00am: Calm, fine and clear. 2.25pm: Pilot boarded. 2.30pm: Entered harbour. 5.00pm: Moored with cable to No. 13 buoy and stern on to hospital with two shore wires. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-024_0.jpg) 3 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-024_1.jpg) Note: Eight days on this page. Each entry signed ‘McMahon A.B. night watchman’. 4 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fresh wind, fine clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-024_1.jpg) 5 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fresh wind, fine clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-024_1.jpg) 6 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-024_1.jpg) 7 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-024_1.jpg) 8 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light wind, fine clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-024_1.jpg) 9 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-024_1.jpg) 10 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Strong wind and clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-024_1.jpg) 11 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-025_0.jpg) Note: Eight days on this page. Each entry signed ‘McMahon A.B. night watchman’. 12 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-025_0.jpg) 13 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-025_0.jpg) 14 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-025_0.jpg) 15 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light wind, fine and clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-025_0.jpg) 16 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, dull, overcast weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-025_0.jpg) 17 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-025_0.jpg) 18 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. 7.00am: Commenced bunkering. Moorings carefully attended. 2.00pm: Finished bunkering. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-025_0.jpg) 19 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-025_1.jpg) Note: Four days on this page. Each entry signed ‘McMahon A.B. night watchman’. 20 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-025_1.jpg) 21 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-025_1.jpg) 22 May 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light wind and fine weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-025_1.jpg) 23 May 1916 Malta, and at sea to Gibraltar Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. Note: Following entries are assumed to be pm. 5.30pm: Pilot on board. Singled up. 6.00pm: Cast off and proceeded out of harbour. 8.00pm: Light airs, smooth sea. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-026_0.jpg) 24 May 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 37.6, Long 16.5 1.44am: At Cape Passero Light, 12½ miles. 4.00am: Fine, calm and clear weather. 4.00pm: Fine clear weather. 8.00pm: Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387f9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-026_1.jpg) 25 May 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 39.4, Long 17.6 4.00am: Light wind, smooth sea and clear. 12 noon: Moderate wind and sea, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Fine and clear smooth sea. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387fa: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-027_0.jpg) 26 May 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 37.2, Long 16.0 4.00am: Light airs and clear. 4.51am: Sunrise. 11.30am: Picked up boat Mira (Marseille), Lat 37º 9’ N, Long 15º 58’ E. 4.00pm: Fine, clear and cloudy. 8.00pm: Fresh wind, slight sea and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387fb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-027_1.jpg) 27 May 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 36.2, Long 13.3 0.40am: Delmira Point Light N78ºW (c). 1.15am: Delmira Light N63ºW (c), 15 miles. 4.00am: Cloudy and dull weather. 4.00am: At Filfola Island, 10 miles. Note: Filfola (or Filfla) Island is approximately 3 miles southwest of Malta. am: Observations unobserved, continuous rain. 8.00am: Light variable wind SW to NW and rain. 12 noon: Dull overcast weather. 4.00pm: Fine, clear and cloudy. 7.50pm: Sunset. 8.00pm: Fresh, fine and clear. 11.15pm: At Spaldillo Light, S28ºW, 13½ miles. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387fc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-028_0.jpg) 28 May 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 37.6, Long 10.3 1.52am: Cape Bon Light N77½ºW. Panto S35½ºW. 4.00am: Fine weather, light wind and overcast. 12 noon: Light wind, smooth sea and clear. 4.00pm: Fine weather, cloudy and clear. 8.00pm: Moderate wind and swell, dull and hazy. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387fd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-028_1.jpg) 29 May 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 39.0, Long 7.4 4.00am: Fine clear weather, slight swell. 4.48am: Sunrise. 4.00pm: Light wind, slight swell and clear. 7.15pm: Sunset. 8.00pm: Calm fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387fe: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-029_0.jpg) 30 May 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 39.5, Long 3.9 4.00am: Calm fine and clear. 9.00am: Hazy and slight rain. 4.00pm: Cloudy and dull with continuous rain. Moderate wind and sea. 4caf8ce7cadfd341970387ff: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-029_1.jpg) 31 May 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 37.8, Long 0.4 1.50am: Point Rotja(?) Light N 46½ ºW (c). 3.00am: Continuous heavy rain. 4.00am: Strong wind, rough sea. 6.00am: Ship rolling and labouring heavily. 2.00pm: Overcast and dull, continuous rain, rough following sea. 4.00pm: Strong wind. 5.30pm: Cape Palos N30ºW (c). Midnight: Light wind and overcast. LOGS FOR JUNE 1916 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038800: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-030_0.jpg) 1 June 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 36.5, Long -3.2 1.20am: Mesa de Roldan N69½ºW (c). 4.00am: Calm fine and clear. 4.00pm: Calm fine and clear. 8.00pm: Calaburras Light N67ºW (c). Malaga N18ºE (c). 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038801: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-030_1.jpg) Note: Seven days on one page. 2 June 1916 At sea and at Gibraltar Lat 36.5, Long -3.2 2.00am: Housing log, lost governor after unhooking(?) ring broke. 4.00am: Calm, fine and clear. Housed log. 4.50am: Sunrise. Altered course various rounding Europa Point. 4.55am: Cast port bower anchor 60 fathoms in 18 fathoms. 8.00am: Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038801: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-030_1.jpg) 3 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.5, Long -3.2 Calm, fine and clear. Note: This, and subsequent pages while in Gibraltar are signed: ‘Kavanagh, AB, night watchman’. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038801: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-030_1.jpg) 4 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.5, Long -3.2 Strong wind, clear weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038801: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-030_1.jpg) 5 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.5, Long -3.2 Calm, fine and clear. Note: Following times are assumed to be pm. 1.30pm: Shifted berth. 2.30pm: Fast and moored fore and aft. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038801: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-030_1.jpg) 6 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.5, Long -3.2 Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038801: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-030_1.jpg) 7 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.5, Long -3.2 Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038801: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-030_1.jpg) 8 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.5, Long -3.2 Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038802: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-031_0.jpg) Note: Five days on this page. Pages from 9–12 June are signed: are signed: ‘Kavanagh, AB, night watchman’. The entry for 9 June is incorrectly labeled ‘8 June. 9 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.5, Long -3.2 Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038802: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-031_0.jpg) 10 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.5, Long -3.2 Light wind, fine, clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038802: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-031_0.jpg) 11 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.5, Long -3.2 Fresh wind and rain. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038802: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-031_0.jpg) 12 June 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.5, Long -3.2 Light wind, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038802: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-031_0.jpg) 13 June 1916 Gibraltar and at sea Lat 36.5, Long -3.2 Light wind, fine, clear and cloudy. Note: Following times are assumed to be pm. 6.10pm: Cast off moorings. 6.25pm: Turned. 6.30pm: Clear breakwater. Moderate, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038803: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-031_1.jpg) 14 June 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 36.6, Long -2.8 4.00am: Light airs, smooth sea and clear. 4.48am: Sunrise. 4.00pm: Light wind, smooth sea and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038804: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-032_0.jpg) 15 June 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 38.3, Long 0.0 4.00am: Light wind and clear. 4.00pm: Light airs, fine and clear. 7.17pm: Sunset. Midnight: Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038805: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-032_1.jpg) 16 June 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 37.1, Long 0.4 4.00am: Calm, hazy and dull. 4.00pm: Calm, fine and clear. Midnight: Light wind, smooth sea and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038806: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-033_0.jpg) 17 June 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 37.7, Long 0.4 1.55am: SS Saros passed ½ mile port. 2.52am: At San Antonio, 10 miles. Note: San Antonio is on the west coast of the island of Ibiza. 4.00am: Fine, clear, smooth sea. 12 noon: Fresh, fine and clear. 3.00pm: SS Saros passed. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038807: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-033_1.jpg) 18 June 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 37.9, Long 0.4 2.30am: Cape San Antonio Light N26ºW. 4.00am: Light wind, slight swell and clear. 8.00am: Fresh, fine and clear. 2.15pm: SS Saros passed. 4.00pm: Moderate wind, heavy swell. 10.00pm: Cape Antonio N12ºW. Midnight: Light wind, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038808: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-034_0.jpg) 19 June 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 37.5, Long 0.4 1.20am: SS Saros passed. 2.10am: At San Antonio, 11 miles. 4.00am: Light wind, moderate swell and clear. 4.00pm: Fine clear weather. 10.30pm: Cereja Island Light N77ºE. Midnight: Light wind, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038809: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-034_1.jpg) 20 June 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 39.5, Long 1.5 4.00am: Fine clear weather. 12 noon: Fresh, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather. 7.30pm: Steering by hand gear, steam gear out of order. 9.00pm: In steam gear again. Midnight: Fresh, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd3419703880a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-035_0.jpg) 21 June 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 37.3, Long 0.4 4.00am: Fresh, fine and clear. 4.40am: Sunrise. 8.00am: Strong wind, rough sea and clear. 4.00pm: Fine weather, cloudy and dull. 5.30pm: Altered course various, signaling SS Saros. 11.30pm: Cape Palos Light N10ºE. Note: Cape Palos is on the Spanish coast, approximately 15 miles east of Cartagena. 4caf8ce7cadfd3419703880b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-035_1.jpg) 22 June 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 36.8, Long -1.0 1.15am: Cape Tinoso Light N8ºW. Note: Cape Tinoso is on the Spanish coast, approximately 6 miles west of Cartagena. 4.00am: Fine, clear weather. 4.00pm: Light airs, fine clear weather. 7.15pm: Sunset. Midnight: Light wind and clear weather. 4caf8ce7cadfd3419703880c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-036_0.jpg) 23 June 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 37.3, Long 2.7 4.00am: Light wind, smooth sea and clear. 4.00pm: Calm, fine and clear. 4.10pm: Stopped. 4.40pm: Proceeded. Floating wreckage awning, spars. 8.00pm: Calm and hazy. Midnight: Light airs and calm. 4caf8ce7cadfd3419703880d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-036_1.jpg) 24 June 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 37.9, Long 6.4 4.00am: Light airs and clear weather. 4.00pm: Fine clear weather. 4caf8ce7cadfd3419703880e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-037_0.jpg) 25 June 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 38.3, Long 10.3 4.00am: Calm, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather. Midnight: Light wind, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd3419703880f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-037_1.jpg) 26 June 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 36.9, Long 13.8 4.00am: Light wind and fine weather. 4.00pm: Light wind and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038810: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_0.jpg) Note: Five days on one page. Pages from 28 June to 1 July are signed: are signed: ‘Crowell, AB, night watchman’. 27 June 1916 At sea and at Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 4.00am: Calm, fine and clear. 6.10am: Housed log. 8.00am: Off examination vessel. Received orders to await further instructions. 9.00am: Proceeded to Valetta. 9.30am: Pilot boarded. 10.00am: Entered breakwater. Received orders to go to Sliema, turned and proceeded. 11.00am: Cast port bower. 11.15am: Starboard bower, 60 fathoms. 11.30am: Made fast, stern on to posts. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038810: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_0.jpg) 28 June 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038810: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_0.jpg) 29 June 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038810: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_0.jpg) 30 June 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038810: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_0.jpg) 1 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. LOGS FOR JULY 1916 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038811: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_1.jpg) Note: Eleven days on one page. Pages from 2–7 July are signed: are signed: ‘Crowell, AB, night watchman’. Pages from 8–12 July are signed ‘Hunter, AB, night watchman’. 2 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038811: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_1.jpg) 3 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light wind, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038811: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_1.jpg) 4 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light airs, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038811: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_1.jpg) 5 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fresh wind and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038811: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_1.jpg) 6 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fresh, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038811: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_1.jpg) 7 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038811: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_1.jpg) 8 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038811: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_1.jpg) 9 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038811: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_1.jpg) 10 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038811: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_1.jpg) 11 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm weather. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038811: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-038_1.jpg) 12 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fresh wind and clear. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038812: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-039_0.jpg) Note: Six days on one page. Log entries are signed ‘Hunter, AB, night watchman’. 13 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine clear weather. Light breeze throughout day. Note: Following times are assumed to be pm. 1.05pm: Let go stern moorings. Weighed and proceeded towards Grand Harbour. Engines and helm as required. 1.46pm: Let go anchor, Grand Harbour, Valetta and ran out steam moorings to Fish Market Wharf. 2.05pm: All fast. Ship regularly visited. Lights attended to. Moorings inspected. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038812: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-039_0.jpg) 14 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 8.06am: Let go stern moorings. 8.15am: Weighed and proceeded towards No. 2 Dry Dock. 9.05am: Entered No. 2 Dry Dock. 9.20am: Ship secure fore and aft. 9.30am: Commenced to pump out dock. 2.30pm: Dock dry. 4.00pm: Lowered anchors and cables into dock. Fine clear weather throughout. Ship regularly visited. Lights attended to. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038812: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-039_0.jpg) 15 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, clear weather, moderate breeze. Ship regularly visited. Lights attended to. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038812: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-039_0.jpg) 16 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine clear weather, moderate breeze. Ship regularly visited. Lights attended to. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038812: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-039_0.jpg) 17 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine clear weather, light breeze. 2.15pm: Commenced heaving cables and anchors aboard. 7.00pm: Cables and anchors aboard. Ship regularly visited. Lights attended to. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038812: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-039_0.jpg) 18 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, clear weather, light breeze. 10.00am: Commenced filling dock. 2.25pm: Ship floated. 3.05pm: Passed out of dry dock and proceeded towards Sliema. Engines and helm as required. 3.50pm: Let go anchor, Sliema Harbour and ran out stern moorings. 4.10pm: All fast aft. Lights attended to. Moorings inspected. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038813: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-039_1.jpg) Note: Nine days on one page. Log entries are signed ‘Hunter, AB, night watchman’. 19 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, clear weather, light breeze. Ship regularly visited. Lights attended to. Moorings inspected. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038813: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-039_1.jpg) 20 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, clear weather, moderate breeze. Ship regularly visited. Lights attended to. Moorings inspected. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038813: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-039_1.jpg) 21 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, clear weather, moderate breeze. Ship regularly visited. Lights attended to. Moorings inspected. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038813: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-039_1.jpg) 22 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, clear weather, moderate breeze. Ship regularly visited. Lights attended to. Moorings inspected. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038813: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-039_1.jpg) 23 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, clear weather, light breeze. Ship regularly visited. Lights attended to. Moorings inspected. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038813: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-039_1.jpg) 24 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, clear weather. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038813: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-039_1.jpg) 25 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, clear weather. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038813: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-039_1.jpg) 26 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light wind. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038813: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-039_1.jpg) 27 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fresh, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038814: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-040_0.jpg) Note: Seven days on one page. Log entries until 2 August are signed ‘Hunter, AB, night watchman’. 28 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038814: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-040_0.jpg) 29 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light breeze and clear weather. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038814: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-040_0.jpg) 30 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fresh, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038814: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-040_0.jpg) 31 July 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light wind and fine weather. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038814: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-040_0.jpg) 1 August 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038814: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-040_0.jpg) 2 August 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light wind and clear weather. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038814: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-040_0.jpg) 3 August 1916 Malta, and at sea towards Gibraltar Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Note: Following times are assumed to be pm. 6.00pm: Singled up. 6.30pm: Left moorings. 6.45pm: Discharged Pilot. Various courses. Fine, clear weather. LOGS FOR AUGUST 1916 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038815: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-040_1.jpg) 4 August 1916 At sea towards Gibraltar Lat 36.4, Long 12.6 4.00am: Fine, fresh and clear weather. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather. 10.50pm: Cape Bon south true. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038816: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-041_0.jpg) 5 August 1916 At sea towards Gibraltar Lat 37.3, Long 9.0 0.50am: Cape Bon S22ºE (c). 8.00am: Moderate wind and sea, clear. 4.00pm: Fine weather, smooth sea. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038817: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-041_1.jpg) 6 August 1916 At sea towards Gibraltar Lat 37.0, Long 4.6 2.00am: Altered course N83ºW at Cape Bourgoroni 9 miles. Note: The current spelling of this name appears to be ‘Bougarouni’. 3.00am: Ship rolling heavily. 4.00am: Light airs and calms. 12 noon: Calm, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Fine, calm and clear. 10.35pm: Cape Coxine at 8 miles. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038818: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-042_0.jpg) 7 August 1916 At sea towards Gibraltar Lat 36.4, Long 0.6 2.51am: Cape Sherchell 9¾ miles. Note: Current spelling is ‘Cherchell’. 4.00am: Light airs, fine and clear. 8.00am: Fresh, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Fine clear weather. 11.28pm: At Cape Ivi. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038819: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-042_1.jpg) 8 August 1916 At sea towards Malta Lat 36.8, Long 2.4 3.45am: Cape Tenez Light N87ºE. 4.00am: Calm. 8.00am: Calm and hazy weather. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather. 8.00pm: Strong wind and rough sea. 8.00pm: Cape Bengut S36ºE (T). 4caf8ce7cadfd3419703881a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-043_0.jpg) 9 August 1916 At sea towards Malta Lat 37.1, Long 6.6 3.12am: At Cape Carbou Light 17½ miles. 4.00am: Strong wind, rough sea. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather. 7.40am: Cape De Garde 14 miles. 8.00pm: Strong wind, rough sea. Midnight: Wind and sea moderating. 4caf8ce7cadfd3419703881b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-043_1.jpg) 10 August 1916 At sea towards Malta Lat 37.4, Long 10.5 0.35am: Cape Rosa S39ºW. Tabarka S31ºE. 4.00am: Fine, clear weather, moderate wind. 8.00am: Fresh, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Light airs and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd3419703881c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-044_0.jpg) 11 August 1916 At sea and at Lazaretto, Malta Lat 35.7, Long 14.6 Note: It is likely that Lazaretto (which is the name for a quarantine station) refers to the lazaretto that was built on Manoel Island at Malta (see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C5%BCira#Manoel_Island ). 4.00am: Calm, fine and clear. 8.00am: Calm and clear weather. 2.00pm: Passed Ex vessel. 2.45pm: Pilot boarded and proceeded to Lazaretto. 3.30pm: Moored fore and aft. Pead AB night watchman. 4caf8ce7cadfd3419703881d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-044_1.jpg) 12 August 1916 At Lazaretto, Malta, and at sea Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 2.00pm: Singled up. Pilot on board. 2.30pm: Left berth. 3.00pm: Discharged Pilot and proceeded. 4.00pm: Fresh, fine and clear. 8.00pm: Strong wind, moderate sea. 4caf8ce7cadfd3419703881e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-045_0.jpg) 13 August 1916 At sea, Malta to Marseille Lat 36.8, Long 11.7 4.00am: Strong wind, moderate sea and clear. 4.30pm: Light wind and clear. 4.30pm: Cape Bon S (T). 7.45pm: Cani Rocks Light West (c). 4caf8ce7cadfd3419703881f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-045_1.jpg) 14 August 1916 At sea, Malta to Marseille Lat 38.6, Long 8.2 2.33am: Galita Island S52½ºW, 10.6 miles. 4.00am: Calm, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather, light wind. 4.00pm: At S Pietro Island 4½ miles. 8.00pm: Light wind and smooth sea. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038820: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-046_0.jpg) 15 August 1916 At sea, Malta to Marseille Lat 41.9, Long 7.3 4.00am: Light wind and clear weather. 8.00am: Fresh, fine and clear. 3.40pm: Lat DR 42º 15’N, Long 06º 44’W. Light wind, fine and clear. Note: The above longitude should probably be ‘E’. 3.40pm: Stopped in above position to pick up life boat, bearing name Siena of Genova. 4.40pm: Proceeded. 8.00pm: Light wind, fine and clear. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038821: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-046_1.jpg) 16 August 1916 At sea, Malta to Marseille Lat 42.1, Long 4.0 3.25am: At Planier Island Light 12 miles. 4.00am: Planier Island Light N57ºE (c) 13 miles. 8.00am: Light wind, smooth sea and clear. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038822: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-047_0.jpg) 17 August 1916 At sea, Marseille to Malta Lat 39.0, Long 2.1 4.00am: Dragonera Point Light S14½ºE (c). 7.50am: At Dragonera Point S74ºE (c) 8.5 miles. 8.00am: Fresh, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Fresh, fine and clear. 8.00pm: Strong wind, rough beam sea. 10.00pm: Shipping, rolling violently. Midnight: Strong wind, rough beam sea. 4caf8ce7cadfd34197038823: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-047_1.jpg) 18 August 1916 Note: Date written in log as 18 August 1910. At sea, Marseille to Malta Lat 36.9, Long 3.8 3.00am: Ship rolling heavily. 4.00am: Strong wind, rough sea. 8.00am: Fresh following wind and sea. 4.00pm: Light wind, fine and clear. 8.00pm: Calm and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038826: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-049_0.jpg) 19 August 1916 At sea, Marseille to Malta Lat 37.2, Long 8.2 0.05am: Cape Bougarouni Light S75ºE. 4.00am: Heavy NW swell and clear. 8.00am: Ship rolling heavily. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather. 8.00pm: Calm and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038829: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-050_1.jpg) 20 August 1916 At sea, Marseille to Malta Lat 36.5, Long 12.2 3.45am: Cape Bon S16ºW 12 miles. 4.00am: Light wind and clear. 8.00am: Fresh, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Light wind and clear. 8.00pm: Light wind. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038827: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-049_1.jpg) (21 August on bottom half only) 21 August 1916 At sea and at Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 1.05am: At Gozo Light north 20 miles. 4.00am: Light wind. 9.00am: Entered harbour with pilot. 9.30am: Cast starboard anchor. 10.30am: Moored fore and aft in Lazaretto. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703882a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-051_0.jpg) Part of log cover 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703882b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68923/ADM 53-68923-051_1.jpg) Part of log cover 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703882c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-001_0.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703882d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-001_1.jpg) The above two scans are of the cover of the log book for the period 21 August, 1916, to 11 October, 1916. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703882e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-002_0.jpg) Instructions for completion of log 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703882f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-002_1.jpg) Note: Five days on this page. Entries for 21–25 August are signed ‘Ayres A.B. night watchman’. Continuation of entry for 21 August, 1916. Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703882f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-002_1.jpg) 22 August 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light winds and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703882f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-002_1.jpg) 23 August 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703882f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-002_1.jpg) 24 August 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703882f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-002_1.jpg) 25 August 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light winds and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703882f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-002_1.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038830: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-003_0.jpg) Note: From this point, the log keeper recorded each day’s morning comments on the bottom half of a page, and the afternoon comments on the top half of the next page. Both links are provided on each day. 26 August 1916 Malta, and at sea to Gibraltar Lat 35.8, Long 14.6 10.00am: Hove up and proceeded. 10.35am: Discharged pilot. 4.00pm: Light wind and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038830: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-003_0.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038831: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-003_1.jpg) 27 August 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 37.3, Long 11.1 4.00am: Light wind and clear. 12 noon: Light wind. 4.00pm: Light airs and clear. 8.00pm: Fresh, fine and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038831: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-003_1.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038832: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-004_0.jpg) 28 August 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 38.0, Long 8.2 1.30am: At Cape Serrat Light S1W 10 miles. 4.00am: Calm, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather. 7.40pm: Observed S. Pietro Light N35ºE. 8.00pm: Fresh, fine and clear. 8.43pm: S. Pietro at 7 miles. Midnight: Fine and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038832: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-004_0.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038833: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-004_1.jpg) 29 August 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 41.3, Long 7.4 12 noon: Light airs and clear. 4.00pm: Calm and clear. 8.00pm: Calm and cloudy. Midnight: Lightning to NW. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038833: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-004_1.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038834: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-005_0.jpg) 30 August 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 42.5, Long 4.5 1.25am: Pourquerolles Light N35½ºE. 4.00am: Moderate wind and sea. 7.45am: Rainy weather. 8.00am: Strong wind, rough sea. 1.00pm: Vessel rolling heavily. 4.00pm: Strong wind and rough sea. 7.37pm: San Sebastian N45ºW 20 miles. Midnight: Lightning to the SW. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038834: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-005_0.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038835: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-005_1.jpg) 31 August 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 39.6, Long 2.1 4.00am: Moderate wind and sea. 8.00am: Fresh, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Calm and clear. 8.00pm: Calm and clear. Midnight: Light wind and clear. LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1916 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038835: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-005_1.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038836: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-006_0.jpg) 1 September 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 37.3, Long 2.0 4.00am: Light wind and clear. 8.00am: Light wind and clear. 9.35am: Lat 37º 2’N Long 2º 5’, picked up one lifeboat and one dinghy, masts standing. SS Bacchus of Rouen. 4.00pm: Light wind and clear. 7.35pm: Observed Formenteria Light N40ºW. Note: Current spelling is ‘Formentera’. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038836: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-006_0.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038837: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-006_1.jpg) 2 September 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 38.1, Long 2.1 3.00am: Dragonera Light N55ºE. 4.00am: Fine and clear. 4.00pm: Calm, fine and clear. 8.00pm: Calm and clear. 9.50pm: At Dragonera Point Light 9 miles. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038837: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-006_1.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038838: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-007_0.jpg) 3 September 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 41.5, Long 3.3 8.00am: Calm and clear. 4.00pm: Light wind and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038838: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-007_0.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038839: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-007_1.jpg) 4 September 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 39.0, Long 2.1 4.00am: Fine, clear and cloudy. 7.30am: Misty rain. 7.30am: Moderate wind, overcast. 4.00pm: Light wind and sea. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038839: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-007_1.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-008_0.jpg) 5 September 1916 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 36.3, Long 0.6 4.00am: Light wind and clear. 4.00pm: Calm and clear. 8.00pm: Calm and misty. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-008_0.jpg) 6 September 1916 At sea and at Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 0.56am: Sacratif Light N 29½ miles. 7.00am: Thick fog. BOT regulations complied. 8.00am: Calm and foggy. 10.30am: Rounded Europa Point. 11.30am: Cast port bower 45 fathoms in 18 fathoms water. 1.00pm: Shifted to detached mole. 2.18pm: Fast fore and aft. 2.30pm: Shifted ship to No. 3 Pocket for bunkers and commenced coaling. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-008_1.jpg) Note: Five days on this page. All dates are signed ‘Gay night watchman’. Each entry is also signed by the OOD (Officer of the Deck), with the name for each day shown below. 7 September 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Coaling with all possible despatch, moorings carefully attended. 4.00pm: Finished bunkers. 5.30pm: Shifted to detached mole. 7.00pm: Fast fore and aft. P.G. Morgan OOD 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-008_1.jpg) 8 September 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Strong wind and squally. Moorings carefully attended. J.C.V. Morgan OOD 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-008_1.jpg) 9 September 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Dull and overcast weather. Moorings carefully attended. D.R. McCutchan OOD 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-008_1.jpg) 10 September 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Similar weather. D.R. McCutchan OOD 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-008_1.jpg) 11 September 1916 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Dull and overcast. P.G. Morgan OOD 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-008_1.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-009_0.jpg) 12 September 1916 Gibraltar and at sea to Malta Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Fine, clear weather. J.C.V. Morgan OOD 1.20pm: Singled up and stand by. 1.30pm: Cast off and turned. 1.45pm: Left docks. 4.00pm: Calm, fine and clear. pm: Stopped for 35 minutes, engine repairs. 8.00pm: Calm and clear. 8.30pm: Stopped 20 minutes, engine repairs. Midnight: Calm, fine and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-009_0.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-009_1.jpg) 13 September 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 36.5, Long -1.8 1.42am: Alboran Light N60½ºE. 4.00am: Calm weather. 4.00pm: Light wind and clear. 8.00pm: Strong wind, rough sea. 10.43pm: Cape Ivi East 28 miles. Midnight: Fresh, fine and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-009_1.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-010_0.jpg) 14 September 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 36.7, Long 1.9 1.55am: At Cape Ivi S14ºE 11 miles. 4.00am: Fine clear weather. 7.00am: Heavy NE swell. 8.00am: Light airs, clear and cloudy. 3.30pm: Cape Caxine S84ºE. 4.00pm: Calm and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-010_0.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-010_1.jpg) 15 September 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 37.0, Long 3.3 8.00am: Calm, clear weather. 4.00pm: Fresh, fine and clear. 7.00pm: Moderate sea and swell. 8.00pm: Strong wind. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703883f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-010_1.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038840: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-011_0.jpg) 16 September 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 37.2, Long 7.1 3.00am: Vessel rolling heavily. 4.00am: Strong wind and rough sea. 1.00pm: Steam steering gear carried away at shaft. Steering by hand gear. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather. 8.00pm: Fine and clear. 11.30pm: At Cape Serrat 7.5 miles. Midnight: Calm and clear. Ship steering very well by hand gear having made her course throughout. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038840: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-011_0.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038841: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-011_1.jpg) 17 September 1916 At sea, Gibraltar to Malta Lat 36.9, Long 11.6 4.00am: Cani Rocks Light S (T) 9½ miles. 8.00am: Fine and clear. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038841: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-011_1.jpg) 18 September 1916 At sea and at Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Note: There is no log scan available for pm on 18 September. 8.00am: Hazy and light rain. 10.30am: Entered breakwater. 11.30am: Fast fore and aft at Fish Market. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038842: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-012_0.jpg) Note: Eight days on this page. 19 September 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Moorings carefully attended. J.C. Morgan OOD. Captain, night watchman. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038842: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-012_0.jpg) 20 September 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine clear weather. Captain, watchman. OOD, D.R. McCutchan. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038842: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-012_0.jpg) 21 September 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, clear weather. G. Conlon, night watchman. P.A. Morgan, OOD. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038842: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-012_0.jpg) 22 September 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light rain, calm. Moorings carefully attended. Conlon, night watchman. J.C.V. Morgan, OOD. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038842: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-012_0.jpg) 23 September 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine and clear. 7.00am: Commenced loading No. 2, 3 and 4 with general cargo. 7.00pm: Ceased work for the night. C.B. Filmer, OOD. Conlon, watchman. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038842: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-012_0.jpg) 24 September 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 7.00am: Commenced loading. 7.30pm: Finished for the night. D.R. McCutchan, OOD. Conlon, night watchman. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038842: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-012_0.jpg) 25 September 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Dull and overcast. P.A. Morgan, OOD. Conlan, watchman. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038842: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-012_0.jpg) 26 September 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, clear weather. J.C.V. Morgan, OOD. Conlon, watchman. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038843: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-012_1.jpg) 27 September 1916 Malta and at sea to Mudros Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Note: There is no log scan available for am on 27 September. 5.50pm: Hove anchor. 6.10pm: Left berth. 6.15pm: Passed breakwater. 8.00pm: Fresh, fine and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038843: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-012_1.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038844: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-013_0.jpg) 28 September 1916 At sea, Malta to Mudros Lat 36.0, Long 17.9 8.00am: Light wind, smooth and clear. 4.00pm: Calm and clear. 8.00pm: Calm and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038844: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-013_0.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038845: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-013_1.jpg) 29 September 1916 At sea, Malta to Mudros Lat 36.0, Long 22.3 4.00am: Calm and clear. 8.00am: Calm and clear. 10.00am: Passed spar about 10 ft. above water. Lat. 35º 59’N, Long 21º 57’E. 4.00pm: Fine, clear weather. 7.17pm: At Cape Malea 9 miles. 11.08pm: At Belo Pulo 4½ miles. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038845: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-013_1.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038846: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-014_0.jpg) 30 September 1916 At sea, Malta to Mudros Lat 38.3, Long 24.8 4.00am: Calm and clear. 11.00am: Strong following wind and sea. 4.00pm: Fine clear weather. LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1916 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038846: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-014_0.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038847: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-014_1.jpg) 1 October 1916 At sea and at Mudros, Lemnos Lat 39.9, Long 25.25 4.00am: Overcast and cloudy. 6.00am: Housed log. 7.30am: Passed into harbour. 8.20am: Cast port bower 45 fathoms in 7 fathoms. Miles, AB, night watchman. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038847: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-014_1.jpg) Note: Two days on one page. 2 October 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.25 7.30am: SS Dago came alongside No. 1 starboard. 8.00am: Commenced discharging cargo. Anchor bearings frequently verified. 5.30pm: Ceased work for the day. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038847: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-014_1.jpg) 3 October 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.25 Strong wind with rain squalls. Anchor bearings frequently verified. 11.00am: Shifted to A line. Took in two aeroplanes in fore well deck. Miles, night watchman. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038847: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-014_1.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038848: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-015_0.jpg) 4 October 1916 Mudros and at sea to Port Iero, Lesbos Lat 39.9, Long 25.25 Strong wind and rain. Moorings carefully attended. 7.20am: SS Dago came alongside No. 3 starboard. 6.00pm: Hove anchor 6.30pm: Passed boom. 8.00pm: Moderate wind, overcast and cloudy. Midnight: Fresh wind and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038848: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-015_0.jpg) 5 October 1916 At sea and at Port Iero, Lesbos Lat 39.1, Long 26.5 2.00am: Ship rolling and labouring heavily. 4.00am: Strong wind and rough sea. 10.00am: Housed log. 11.00am: Altered course various entering harbour. 12 noon: Moderate wind and clear. 12.40pm: Cast port bower, 45 fathoms in 7 fathoms. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038849: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-015_1.jpg) 6 October 1916 At Port Iero and at sea to Alexandria, Egypt Lat 39.1, Long 26.5 4.00pm: Hove anchor and proceeded. 5.00pm: Secured lighter astern. 8.00pm: Fresh wind and clear weather. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038849: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-015_1.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703884a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-016_0.jpg) 7 October 1916 At sea, Port Iero to Alexandria, Egypt, and at Stampalia Island Lat 36.7, Long 26.4 12 noon: Fresh wind, moderate sea and clear. 1.00pm: Lighter tow bridle carried away starboard leg. Altered course various for Stampalia. Lighter fouled propeller, causing damage to her port bow. 2.00pm: Tow rope fouled propeller. Cast starboard bower, 90 fathoms in 20 fathoms. 6.00pm: Cast port bower 30 fathoms. Hands clearing propeller. Anchor watches kept. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703884a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-016_0.jpg) 8 October 1916 Stampalia Island Lat 36.56, Long 26.38 Note: Stampalia Island is the Italian rendition. In Greek, it is Astypalaia and in Turkish it is Istanbulya. 6.00am: Commenced to clear propeller. 11.00am: Cleared and shifted berth. 12 noon: Moored ship, 60 fathoms each cable. Soundings taken all over shoal water. Least depth found 4½ fathoms, 1½ cables from ship. 4.00pm: Towed motor ashore to beach her for repairs. 6.20pm: Motor beached securely. Hands returned to ship. Note: ‘Motor’ probably refers to the lighter that had been under tow. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703884b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-016_1.jpg) 9 October 1916 Stampalia Island Lat 36.56, Long 26.38 Calm, fine and clear weather. Watches kept. 2.40pm: Weighed starboard bower. 2.49pm: Port bower. Slow ahead. 4.00pm: Fine clear weather. 8.00pm: Light wind and smooth sea. 10.50pm: At Cape Sidero, 11 miles. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703884b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-016_1.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703884c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-017_0.jpg) 10 October 1916 At sea, to Alexandria, Egypt Lat 33.6, Long 27.8 Light wind, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Light wind and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703884c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-017_0.jpg) 11 October 1916 At sea and at Alexandria, Egypt Lat 31.21, Long 29.9 6.00am: Altered course various and housed log. 7.00am: Pilot boarded. 8.05am: Cast port bower, 30 fathoms, 7 fathoms water. 10.00am: Shifted berth to No. 77 pocket Altaif with 75 fathoms on starboard bower. 10.50am: Fast fore and aft. 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703884d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-017_1.jpg) Blank page 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703884e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-018_0.jpg) Blank page 4caf8ce8cadfd3419703884f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68924/ADM 53-68924-018_1.jpg) Blank page 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038850: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-001_0.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038851: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-001_1.jpg) The above two scans are of the Log book cover for the period 12 October to 19 December 1916 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038852: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-002_0.jpg) Page of log instructions 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038853: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-002_1.jpg) Note: Multiple days on one page. All entries signed ‘Bilsborough, AB, night watchman’. 12 October 1916 Alexandria Lat 31.21, Long 29.9 Light wind and fine weather. Moorings carefully attended. Discharging cargo with all possible despatch. 5.00pm: Ceased work. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038853: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-002_1.jpg) 13 October 1916 Alexandria Lat 31.2, Long 29.9 Calm and fine. Moorings attended. 7.30am: Commenced discharging cargo. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038853: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-002_1.jpg) 14 October 1916 Alexandria Lat 31.21, Long 29.9 Calm and fine. 8.00am: Commenced cargo. Moorings carefully attended. 12 noon: All cargo discharged. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038853: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-002_1.jpg) 15 October 1916 Alexandria Lat 31.21, Long 29.9 Calm, fine weather. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038853: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-002_1.jpg) 16 October 1916 Alexandria Lat 31.21, Long 29.9 Dense fog. 8.00am: Lifting, calm. Moorings carefully attended. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038853: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-002_1.jpg) 17 October 1916 Alexandria Lat 31.21, Long 29.9 Calm, fine weather. 7.00am: Commenced loading cargo. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038853: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-002_1.jpg) 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038854: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-003_0.jpg) 18 October 1916 Alexandria and at sea to Mudros Lat 31.5, Long 29.6 7.00am: Stand by and cast off. 7.20am: Weighed anchor. 8.00am: Stop to discharge Pilot. 8.10am: Full speed. Stream and set log. 12 noon: Fine, fresh and clear. 6.00pm: Steamship, painted dark grey, cruiser stern two masts and one funnel, suspicious steering west for ¾ hour then altered course NNW and continuously crossing our bow. Midnight: Light wind and clear. Note: Log returns to one day per page on 18 October. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038855: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-003_1.jpg) 19 October 1916 At sea, Alexandria to Mudros Lat 34.4, Long 27.5 4.00am: Light wind, slight swell. 4.00pm: Fine, fresh and clear. 7.55pm: Cape Sidero Light N87ºW, 15 miles. Midnight: Light wind and clear. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038856: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-004_0.jpg) 20 October 1916 At sea, Alexandria to Mudros Lat 37.0, Long 24.8 2.45am: Santorini Island Light N32ºW, 26 miles. 4.00am: Fine weather. 5.30am: At Cape Akroterion Light, 7 miles. 12 noon: Fresh, fine and clear. 4.30pm: Fresh wind and dull. 7.00pm: Lightning from northward. 8.00pm: Strong wind and rough sea. 10.00pm: Lithari Point Light N51ºW. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038857: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-004_1.jpg) Note: Multiple days on one page. 21 October 1916 At sea and at Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.25 1.08am: Lithari Point Light at S80ºW, 19 miles. 4.00am: Fine and clear, heavy sea. 7.00am: Ship rolling violently. 8.00am: Strong wind and rough sea. 9.10am: Kombi Island N43ºW. 10.00am: Passed into harbour. 10.10am: Cast port bower, 45 fathoms in 7 fathoms in No. A6 berth and rung off. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038857: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-004_1.jpg) 22 October 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.25 Strong wind and fierce squalls. occasional rain. Anchors and bearings carefully attended. Note: This, and subsequent entries at Mudros signed ‘Kavanagh AB watchman’. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038857: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-004_1.jpg) 23 October 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.25 Calm, fine and clear. Anchors carefully attended and bearings verified. 2.00pm: Commenced discharging flour. 5.00pm: Ceased work. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038857: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-004_1.jpg) 24 October 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.25 Light winds and dull. 8.00am: Commenced to discharge. 4.00pm: Received motor pinnace on deck. 5.00pm: Ceased work. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038858: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-005_0.jpg) Note: Three days on one page. 25 October 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.25 Calm, fine weather. Anchors carefully attended. 11.00am: Shifted alongside SS Polshannon for motor boat. 3.00pm: Motor safely on our deck and set in chocks. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038858: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-005_0.jpg) 26 October 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.25 6.30am: Shifted from SS Polshannon to berth A6. 7.15am: Anchored 30 fathoms on port bower in 4¾ fathoms 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038858: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-005_0.jpg) 27 October 1916 Mudros Lat 39.9, Long 25.25 Fresh wind and overcast weather. Anchors and bearings carefully attended. 4caf8ce8cadfd34197038859: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-005_1.jpg) 28 October 1916 Mudros, and at sea to Suda Bay, Crete Lat 39.9, Long 25.25 Fresh wind and clear weather. Anchors carefully attended. 4.00pm: Hove up and proceeded. 4.30pm: Passed boom defenses. 6.00pm: Following SS Gosforth. 8.00pm: Light wind and clear. 10.30pm: Ordered Gisforth to follow us. Midnight: Fresh, fine and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703885a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-006_0.jpg) 29 October 1916 At sea, Mudros to Suda Bay, Crete Lat 37.8, Long 24.4 2.40am: At Lithari Point N80ºW, 7 miles. 4.00am: Fine and clear weather. 8.00am: Light wind and clear. 4.00pm: Fine and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703885b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-006_1.jpg) 30 October 1916 At sea, and at Suda Bay Lat 35.5, Long 24.1 4.00am: Calm and clear. 7.00am: Housed log. 8.00am: Calm and clear. 9.00am: Entered harbour. 9.30am: Cast starboard bower, 30 fathoms in 5 fathoms. 12 noon: Light wind and fine. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703885c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-007_0.jpg) 31 October 1916 Suda Bay, and at sea to Malta Lat 35.8, Long 23.7 1.00am: Heavy thunder storm. Anchors carefully attended. 6.00am: Incessant rain and lightning. 6.00am: Stand by and hove up. 6.15am: Proceeded. 6.40am: Cleared boom defence. 12 noon: Fresh, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Fine and clear. 7.00pm: Lightning from North. 8.00pm: Moderate wind and sea, overcast. LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1916 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703885d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-007_1.jpg) 1 November 1916 At sea, Suda Bay to Malta Lat 36.0, Long 20.4 4.00am: Moderate wind and sea. 3.40pm: Gosforth sighted mine. We proceeded towards it. At 4:20 sunk mine by gun fire. Lat 35º 58’N, Long 20º 2’E. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703885e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-008_0.jpg) 2 November 1916 At sea, Suda Bay to Malta Lat 36.0, Long 17.2 4.00am: Moderate wind and swell. 4.00pm: Fine clear weather. 5.20pm: Lat Polaris 35º 56’N, Long Jupiter 16º 23’E. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703885f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-008_1.jpg) 3 November 1916 At sea, at Malta and back at sea Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 4.00am: Fine and clear. 10.00am: Passed Ex SS. 10.20am: Pilot boarded. 12 noon: Moored fore and aft at No. 13 Buoy. 5.00pm: Shifted to Boiler Wharf to discharge motor launches. 8.00pm: Boats hoisted up. 8.00pm: Calm, fine and clear. 8.30pm: Left wharf. Midnight: Light wind and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038860: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-009_0.jpg) 4 November 1916 Malta and at sea Lat 35.9, Long 17.6 4.00am: Calm and clear. 2.00pm: Arrived at Statesman and commenced to make tow ropes fast. Note: According to the Wreck Site (http://www.wrecksite.eu/wreck.aspx?58236 ) the Statesman was torpedoed and sunk by the UB-43 on 3 November 1916. These logs show that she did not sink until 5 November. 6.30pm: All complete. 6.40pm: Proceeded N71ºW. Ship towing very badly. 9.00pm: Steering improving. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038861: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-009_1.jpg) 5 November 1916 At sea off Malta Lat 35.7, Long 16.9 1.00am: Statesman towing from Port quarter, ship making good her course. 4.30am: Statesman sank, parting our port hawser and we slipped starboard hawser in Lat 35º 47’N Long 17º 17’E. We are now preparing to be towed by HMS Lobelia. 7.20am: Secured. 7.40am: Carried away. 8.00am: Secured another hawser and 15 fathoms cable and proceeded. 8.00pm: Calm and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038867: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-012_1.jpg) At sea, 5th November, 1916 Certified that the undermentioned gear was lost overboard or destroyed during salvage operations on and subsequent sinking of the Harrison Line SS Statesman Nov 4th and 5th – 1 Coil FS Wire 4.5" lost; 1 Coil FS Wire 4.5" Broken and partly lost; Hanging Pennant 4.5" FSW 9 fms; Rope Coir 5" 1 coil lost; Rope Manila 1.25" 1 coil lost; Shackles 1.25" 2 lost; Marline Spike 12", 1 lost; Axes Boat 2 lost; Towing Chain Cable 2" 8 fms 1 lost; Towing Chain Cable 2" 8 fms 1 Broken; Handspikes 6 ft 3 Broken. C.B.L.Filmer, Chief Officer 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038862: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-010_0.jpg) Note: Four days on this page. 6 November 1916 At sea and at Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 1.00am: Steering and towing carefully attended. 4.00am: Light wind and clear. 12 noon: Dull and overcast weather. 1.40pm: Cast off from HMS Lobelia. 1.50pm: Tow boat ahead and astern. 2.00pm: Cut breakwater. 2.45pm: Line to buoy. 2.30pm: Fast fore and aft. Note: One of the previous two entries probably has an incorrect time. P.A. Morgan OOD 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038862: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-010_0.jpg) 7 November 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm weather. 7.00am: Commenced discharging cargo. Divers clearing wire off propeller. Captain, watchman. J.C.V. Morgan, OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038862: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-010_0.jpg) 8 November 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm and clear. Captain, watchman. D.R. McCutchan, OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038862: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-010_0.jpg) 9 November 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Divers still working at propeller. Captain, watchman. C.B.L. Filmer, OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038863: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-010_1.jpg) Note: Eight days on this page. 10 November 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Continuous rain and squalls. Moorings carefully attended. Captain watchman. P.A. Morgan OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038863: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-010_1.jpg) 11 November 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Heavy rain and squalls. Moorings carefully attended. Captain watchman. J.C.V. Morgan OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038863: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-010_1.jpg) 12 November 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, clear weather. Captain watchman. D.R. McCutchan OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038863: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-010_1.jpg) 13 November 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Dull and overcast. Moorings carefully attended. Captain night watchman. C.B.L. Filmer OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038863: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-010_1.jpg) 14 November 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Dull, overcast sky and rain. Captain watchman. P.A. Morgan OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038863: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-010_1.jpg) 15 November 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fine, clear weather, occasional rain. 3.00pm: Commenced loading general cargo. 5.00pm: Finished for the night. Captain watchman. J.C.V. Morgan OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038863: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-010_1.jpg) 16 November 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Fresh fine and clear. 7.30am: Commenced loading. Captain night watchman. D.R. McCutchan OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038863: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-010_1.jpg) 17 November 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm and dull. Captain watchman. C.B.L. Filmer OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038864: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-011_0.jpg) 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038866: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-012_0.jpg) Note: The second scan above is a repeat of the first, with the right-hand side of the page missing. Four days on this page. 18 November 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, dull weather. Captain night watchman. P.A. Morgan OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038864: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-011_0.jpg) 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038866: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-012_0.jpg) 19 November 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm fine weather Captain night watchman. J.C.V. Morgan OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038864: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-011_0.jpg) 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038866: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-012_0.jpg) 20 November 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm fine weather Captain night watchman. D.R. McCutchan OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038864: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-011_0.jpg) 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038866: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-012_0.jpg) 21 November 1916 Malta, and at sea to Taranto Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light wind and fine. 7.30am: Shifted ship to No. 3 buoy to adjust compass. 8.00am: Fast at No. 3 buoy. 9.00am: Commenced to adjust. 11.00am: Finished. 4.00pm: Stand by. 4.20pm: Cast off. 4.50pm: Cleared breakwater. 6.00pm: Heavy swell, ship rolling violently. 8.00pm: Fresh wind and overcast. 11.00pm: At Spadera Light 11 miles. Midnight: Overcast and dull. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038865: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-011_1.jpg) 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038868: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-013_0.jpg) 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038869: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-013_1.jpg) Note: The second and third scans above are partial copies of the first scan. 22 November 1916 At sea, Malta to Taranto Lat 38.0, Long 16.7 4.00am: Moderate following sea and swell. 8.00am: Rain and dull weather. 12 noon: Overcast and dull. 4.00pm: Showery, dull and overcast. 6.00pm: Heavy swell, ship rolling. 11.00pm: Continuous rain. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-014_0.jpg) Note: Three days on this page. 23 November 1916 At sea and at Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 1.00am: Continuous rain all watch. 4.00am: Slight following sea and swell. 7.00am: Housed log. 9.00am: Rainy and dull. 10.00am: Pilot boarded. 10.50am: Cast port bower, 30 fathoms in 10 fathoms. 2.00pm: Hove up and proceeded to inner harbour. 3.30pm: Fast to No. 6 buoy. Crowell AB night watchman. P.A. Morgan OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-014_0.jpg) 24 November 1916 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 Strong wind and heavy rain. Moorings carefully attended. J.C.V. Morgan OOD. Crowell night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-014_0.jpg) 25 November 1916 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 Commenced discharging cargo at 6.30 with all possible despatch. 4.00pm: All Taranto cargo discharged. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-014_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 26 November 1916 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 Rainy, dull and overcast weather. Moorings carefully attended. Crowell night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-014_1.jpg) 27 November 1916 Taranto, and at sea to Brindisi Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 Strong wind, dull and overcast. Moorings carefully attended. 2.15pm: Stand by and cast off. 2.30pm: Passed Swing bridge. 2.50pm: Discharged Pilot. 3.00pm: Cleared boom. 8.00pm: Dull and overcast weather. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-015_0.jpg) Note: Three days on this page. 28 November 1916 At sea and at Brindisi Lat 40.6, Long 18.4 4.00am: Dull overcast and rain. 8.10am: Italian T.B. Astore A3 escorting us. 12 noon: Fine, clear and cloudy. Housed log. 2.30pm: Various courses following Pilot boat. 3.15pm: Entered boom. 3.30pm: Fast to 2 tow boats. 4.30pm: Fast to No. 10 buoy, 15 fathoms chain, starboard bow and stern to buoy. Clifford, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-015_0.jpg) 29 November 1916 Brindisi Lat 40.66, Long 18.0 Fresh, fine and clear. 2.00pm: Commenced discharging cargo. Clifford, watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-015_0.jpg) 30 November 1916 Brindisi Lat 40.66, Long 18.0 Fresh, fine and clear. Clifford, watchman. LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1916 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-015_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 1 December 1916 Brindisi Lat 40.66, Long 18.0 Calm, dull and overcast. 7.00am: Shifted berth to HMS Gloucester. 8.00am: Fast fore and aft. 9.00am: Commenced discharging cargo. 11.00am: All cargo finished. Shifted to No. 10 buoy. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-015_1.jpg) 2 December 1916 Brindisi, and at sea to Malta Lat 40.6, Long 18.3 8.00am: Stand by and cast off. 8.10am: Left inner harbour, two tugs in attendance. 8.30am: Passed 1st boom and cast off tugs. 8.45am: Passed 2nd boom. 9.00am: TB escorting us N28ºE. 1.00pm: Strong wind and rough sea. 2.50pm: Escort departed. 7.00pm: Ship rolling heavily. 8.00pm: Dull, fresh and overcast. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-016_0.jpg) 3 December 1916 At sea, Brindisi to Malta Lat 38.3, Long 16.6 4.00am: Fresh, cloudy and clear. 11.30pm: Observed Cape Spadero Light. Midnight: Variable and light airs. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-016_1.jpg) Note: Five days on one page. 4 December 1916 At sea and at Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 1.23am: Cape Passus West (T) 8 miles. 4.00am: Fine, clear weather. 7.00am: Housed log. 9.15am: Passed Ex SS and proceeded to No. 13 buoy. 11.00am: Fast fore and aft. P.A. Morgan OOD. Gay night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-016_1.jpg) 5 December 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm fine weather. Moorings carefully attended. J.C.V. Morgan OOD. Gay night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-016_1.jpg) 6 December 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm fine weather. Moorings carefully attended. D.R. McCutchan OOD. Aires night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-016_1.jpg) 7 December 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm fine weather. C.B. Filmer OOD. Aires night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703886f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-016_1.jpg) 8 December 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light wind and rain. P.A. Morgan OOD. Aires watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038870: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-017_0.jpg) Note: Three days on this page. 9 December 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Strong NW wind, rain squalls. Moorings carefully attended. L Mead, OOD. Aires, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038870: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-017_0.jpg) 10 December 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light wind, occasional rain and dull. D R McCutchan, OOD. Ayres watchman. Note: Watchman’s name is spelt as ‘Aires’ and ‘Ayres’. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038870: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-017_0.jpg) 11 December 1916 Malta and at sea Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm fine and clear. C B Filmer, OOD. Ayres, watchman. 6.00pm: Singled up. 7.00pm: Cast off and proceeded. 7.15pm: Cleared breakwater. 11.07pm: At Gozo Light 5½ miles. Midnight: Fresh fine and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038871: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-017_1.jpg) 12 December 1916 Patrolling near Pantelleria Lat 36.4, Long 12.6 4.00am: Strong wind and rough sea. 8.00am: Housed log. 10.50am: Stopped to pick up life rafts, etc. 36º 26’N, 12º 38’E. 2.00pm: Whilst using grapnels, one (1) 7lb grapnel lost overboard. 8.00pm: Fresh fine and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038872: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-018_0.jpg) 13 December 1916 Patrolling near Pantelleria Lat 36.6, Long 12.9 4.00am: Fresh wind and overcast. 12 noon: Moderate wind and clear. 1.30pm: Various courses and speeds whilst picking up rafts etc. 8.00pm: Fresh, fine and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038873: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-018_1.jpg) 14 December 1916 Patrolling near Pantelleria Lat 36.7, Long 11.8 1.30am: Cape Bon N64ºW. 4.00am: Fresh wind and sea. 7.00am: Wind freshening, overcast. 8.00am: Strong wind and rough sea. 11.00am: Dull and overcast, slight rain. 4.00pm: Fresh fine and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038874: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-019_0.jpg) 15 December 1916 Patrolling near Pantelleria Lat 36.9, Long 11.6 4.00am: Fresh wind and moderate sea. 7.00am: Wind and sea freshening. 8.00am: Fresh wind and clear. 12 noon: Strong wind, rough sea. 6.00pm: Ship rolling heavily to SW swell. 8.00pm: Strong wind and overcast. Midnight: Fresh wind and rough sea. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038875: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-019_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 16 December 1916 At sea and at Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 2.40am: Observed Gozo Light S80ºE. 4.00am: Fresh, fine and clear. 6.00am: Ship rolling heavily. 9.10am: Housed log. 12 noon: Light wind and fine. 1.00pm: Entered breakwater and proceeded to No. 13 buoy. 2.00pm: Fast fore and aft. P.A. Morgan, OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038875: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-019_1.jpg) 17 December 1916 Malta and at sea Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Calm, fine and clear. Gay, night watchman. R. Meade, OOD. 8.00am: Stand by. 9.00am: Cast off. 12 noon: Light wind and sea. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038876: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-020_0.jpg) 18 December 1916 At sea, east of Malta Lat 35.6, Long 17.3 4.00am: Light wind and clear. 8.00pm: Strong wind and rough sea. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038877: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-020_1.jpg) 19 December 1916 At sea and at Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 2.00am: Showery and dull. 4.00am: Moderate wind and sea. 1.00pm: Entered breakwater. 2.00pm: Made fast No. 13 Buoy Bight. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038878: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-021_0.jpg) Blank log page caf8ce9cadfd34197038879: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-021_1.jpg) Blank page 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703887a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-022_0.jpg) Part of log cover 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703887b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68925/ADM 53-68925-022_1.jpg) Part of log cover 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703887c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-001_0.jpg) 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703887d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-001_1.jpg) Above two scans are of the front cover of the next log, covering the period 20 December 1916 to 11 February 1917. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703887e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-002_0.jpg) Log Instruction Page 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703887f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-002_1.jpg) Note: Five days on this page. 20 December 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Moderate WSW wind. Fine and clear. Continued loading throughout. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Lieutenant Filmar. Wright, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703887f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-002_1.jpg) 21 December 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light southwesterly wind. Fine and clear. Loading throughout. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Sub-Lieutenant Morgan. Wright, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703887f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-002_1.jpg) 22 December 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light NNW wind. Clear and cloudy. am: Finished cargo Hands employed covering hatches, lowering derricks etc. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Sub-Lieutenant Meade. Wright, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703887f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-002_1.jpg) 23 December 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Moderate northerly wind. Clear and cloudy. Hands employed washing and cleaning up decks. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Lieutenant Barr. Wright, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703887f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-002_1.jpg) 24 December 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Light northerly breeze. Fine and clear. am: Divisions and Prayers. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Lieutenant Filmar. Wright, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038880: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-003_0.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 25 December 1916 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Moderate northerly wind. Cloudy and overcast. OOD Sub-Lieutenant Morgan. Wright, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038880: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-003_0.jpg) 26 December 1916 Malta and at sea to Taranto Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 8.00am: Light northerly wind. Clear and cloudy. Hands employed variously. OOD Sub-Lieutenant Meade. 3.45pm: Singled up. 4.34pm: Let go and proceeded. 4.46pm: Cleared outer breakwater. 4.55pm: Streamed log. pm: Light wind. Slight sea and swell. 6.00pm: Fine and clear. 8.00pm: Light wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear. 11.45pm: Cape Passero Light abeam N45ºW, 10 miles. Midnight: Moderate wind and sea. Fine and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038881: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-003_1.jpg) 27 December 1916 At sea, Malta to Taranto Lat 37.8, Long 16.7 2.00am: Moderate wind, slight sea, clear and cloudy. 6.00am: Daylight. Commenced zig-zagging. 7.00am: Moderate wind, slight sea, fine and clear. 10.00am: Light breeze, slight sea, fine and clear. 3.00pm: Moderate to fresh breeze, slight sea, fine and clear. 4.45pm: Stopped zigzag. Moderate wind, slight sea, fine and clear. 7.00pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine and clear. Midnight: Light breeze, smooth sea, fine and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038882: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-004_0.jpg) 28 December 1916 At sea and at Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 2.00am: Moderate wind, slight sea, fine and clear. 8.00am: Moderate wind, slight sea, fine, clear and cloudy. am: Courses various as requisite for entering Taranto Harbour. 8.20am: Met escort and proceeded to port. 9.10am: Cape San Vito Lighthouse abeam. 9.20am: Entered outer harbour. Hauled log. 9.34am: Stopped. Pilot boarded. 9.50am: Bridge opened. Proceeded to inner harbour. 10.05am: Entered inner harbour. 10.20am: Pilot left. Helm and engines as requisite for going alongside HMS Prince of Wales. 11.10am: All fast alongside. Rung off engines. 11.20am: Commenced discharging stores at Nos 2 and 3 holds. 12 noon: Moderate NNW wind, fine and clear. 4.15pm: Finished discharging. 4.20pm: Hands to stations. Stand by below. 4.30pm: Let go fore and aft. Helm and engines as requisite for going alongside HMS Queen. 5.05pm: All fast alongside. Rung off engines. 8.00pm: Moderate NNW wind, fine and clear. OOD Lieutenant Barr. Night watchman Miles. Moorings carefully attended to. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038883: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-004_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 29 December 1916 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 6.30am: Commenced discharging stores from Nos 2 and 3 holds. 8.00am: Light NW wind, fine and clear. 11.00am: Finished Nos 2 and 3 holds. 11.15am: Commenced discharging Nos 4 and 1 holds into lighters. 12 noon: Light airs, fine and clear. 3.30pm: Finished discharging. Hands to stations. Stand by below. 3.40pm: Let go fore and aft. Helm and engines as requisite for going alongside HMS Brittania. 4.25pm: All fast alongside. Rung off engines. 4.40pm: Commenced discharging cargo from fore deck. 6.30pm: Finished work for the night. Light northwesterly wind, fine and clear. OOD Lieutenant Filmar. Night watchman Miles. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038883: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-004_1.jpg) 30 December 1916 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 7.30am: Commenced discharging stores from Nos 2 and 4 holds. 8.00am: Calm, fine and clear. 10.30am: Finished No. 2 hold. 11.00am: Finished discharging. 12 noon: Calm, fine and clear. 1.00pm: Hands to stations. Stand by below. Let go fore and aft. Helm and engines as requisite for going alongside HMS Topaze. 1.35pm: All fast alongside. Rung off engines. 1.40pm: Commenced discharging Nos 1 and 4 holds. 3.30pm: Finished discharging. 3.30pm: Hands to stations. Stand by below. 3.35pm: Let go fore and aft. Helm and engines as requisite for going to buoy. 4.40pm: All fast to No. 6 buoy. Rung off engines. 6.00pm: Light northeasterly wind, fine and clear. OOD Sub-Lieutenant Morgan. Night watchman Miles. Moorings carefully attended to. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038884: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-005_0.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 31 December 1916 Taranto Lat 40.6, Long 17.2 6.30am: Moderate NW wind, clear and cloudy. 8.30am: Landed R.C. church party. 10.15am: Landed C. of E. church party. 11.30am: R.C. returned on board. 12 noon: C. of E. returned on board. Moderate N by W wind, fine and clear. 1.30pm: Liberty men landed. 4.30pm: Liberty men returned on board. 6.00pm: Moderate to light NNW wind, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Sub-Lieutenant Meade. Night watchman Miles. LOGS FOR JANUARY 1917 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038884: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-005_0.jpg) 1 January 1917 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 6.30am: Moderate northwesterly wind, fine and clear. am: Hands employed overhauling wires, cleaning decks etc. 11.00am: Lighter alongside No. 4 hold. Working party from Queen employed discharging Africa and Dametian’s stores. Note: Spelling of ‘Dametian’ is possibly incorrect. 12 noon: Gentle northwesterly wind, fine and clear. 1.00pm: Hands fell in for payment. 1.30pm: Liberty men landed. 2.15pm: Finished work. Closed hatches. 4.45pm: Liberty men returned. 6.00pm: Light northerly wind, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Lieutenant Barr. Night watchman Miles. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038885: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-005_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 2 January 1917 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 6.30am: Calm, fine and clear. 12 noon: Calm, fine and clear. 1.30pm: Liberty men landed. 4.45pm: Liberty men returned. 6.00pm: Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Lieutenant Filmar. Night watchman Miles. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038885: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-005_1.jpg) 3 January 1917 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 6.30am: Light northwesterly wind, fine and clear. am: Hands employed washing decks, lowering boats etc. 12 noon: Calm, fine and clear. 2.00pm: Gunner’s mate of Port Watch instructing 12 pdr guns’ crews. 3.15pm: Instruction finished. 6.00pm: Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Sub-Lieutenant Morgan. Night watchman Miles. caf8ce9cadfd34197038886: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-006_0.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 4 January 1917 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 7.30am: Calm, fine and clear. 9.30am: 12 pdr guns’ crews at drill. 12 noon: Calm, fine and clear. 1.30pm: Liberty men landed. 4.45pm: Liberty men returned. 6.00pm: Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. OOD Sub-Lieutenant Meade. Night watchman Miles. caf8ce9cadfd34197038886: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-006_0.jpg) 5 January 1917 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 7.30am: Light northeasterly breeze, fine and clear. 9.30am: 4” guns’ crews at drill. 12 noon: Calm, fine and clear. 1.30pm: Ratings left for P.o.W. for gunnery instruction. Note: ‘PoW’ is probably HMS Prince of Wales. 2.45pm: Ratings returned. 6.00pm: Calm, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Lieutenant Barr. Night watchman Miles. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038887: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-006_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 6 January 1917 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 7.30am: Light variable airs, fine and clear. am: Hands employed washing and cleaning decks. Scaling overside. 9.30am: Ratings left for P.o.W. for gunnery instruction. 10.15am: Ratings returned. 12 noon: Moderate SSE wind, fine and clear. 1.30pm: Liberty men landed. 4.45pm: Liberty men returned. 6.00pm: Moderate SE wind, cloudy and overcast. Moorings carefully attended. OOD Lieutenant Filmar. Night watchman Miles. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038887: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-006_1.jpg) 7 January 1917 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 Heavy rain during the night. 6.30am: Light NNW wind, fine, clear and cloudy. 9.15am: RCs landed by Queen’s boat. 10.20am: C. of E. church party left ship for Duncan. 11.20am: RCs returned. 12 noon: Calm, fine, clear and cloudy. 1.30pm: Liberty men landed. 4.45pm: Liberty men returned. 6.00pm: Light NNW wind, cloudy, overcast with rain. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Sub-Lieutenant Morgan. Night watchman Miles. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038888: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-007_0.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 8 January 1917 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 6.30am: Calm, fine and clear. Queen of Italy’s birthday. All ships dressed at fore and main. 12 noon: Calm, fine and clear. 1.30pm: Liberty men landed. 4.45pm: Liberty men returned. 6.00pm: Light northeasterly wind, fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended. OOD Sub-Lieutenant Meade. Night watchman Miles. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038888: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-007_0.jpg) 9 January 1917 Taranto and at sea to Brindisi Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 6.30am: Light northeasterly wind, fine and clear. am: Hands employed hoisting boats, lowering derricks etc ready for sea. 12 noon: Moderate SSW wind, fine and clear. 1.15pm: Pilot boarded. 1.50pm: Commenced unshackling for’d. 1.55pm: Rung stand by. 1.56pm: Let go for’d and proceeded. 2.20pm: Entered outer harbour. 2.33pm: Pilot left. followed escort out of harbour and down channel. 2.55pm: Passed outer boom. 3.08pm: Cape San Vito abeam. Streamed log. 6.00pm: Moderate wind and sea, fine and clear. 7.00pm: Moderate to fresh wind, moderate sea, clear and cloudy. Midnight: Strong wind, heavy beam sea, fine and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038889: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-007_1.jpg) 10 January 1917 At sea, and at Brindisi Lat 40.3, Long 18.7 2.30am: Moderate gale with heavy rain squalls. High sea. Cloudy and overcast. S/S rolling heavily. 5.00am: S/S rolling violently and shipping heavy seas over after well deck damaging two wire reels and fittings. 7.00am: Strong wind. Rough sea. Clear and cloudy. 10.00am: Observed land on port beam. 11.00am: Wind and rain moderating. Fine and clear. 4.00pm: Light wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear. 4.15pm: Met escort, Italian T.B.D. 54 and proceeded to harbour. 4.45pm: Hauled log. 5.34pm: Passed outer boom. Helm and engines as requisite for entering harbour. 5.43pm: Passed inner boom. 5.50pm: Tugs made fast fore and aft. 6.03pm: Entered town basin and proceeded to berth. 6.40pm: All fast alongside HMS Liverpool. Rung off engines. 10.00pm: Light variable wind. Fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Lieutenant Barr. Night watchman E. Hartley. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703888a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-008_0.jpg) 11 January 1917 Brindisi Lat 40.66, Long 18.0 6.30am: Calm. Fine and clear. 7.30am: Commenced discharging stores from Nos 1 and 3 holds. 10.03am: Finished discharging. Hands to stations, made fast tugs fore and aft. 10.07am: Proceeded to berth alongside HMS Gloucester. 11.00am: All fast alongside. Let go tugs. 11.04am: Commenced discharging from Nos 1 and 4 holds. 11.55am: Finished discharging. 12 noon: Moderate southerly wind. Clear and cloudy. 3.10pm: Hands to stations. Rung stand by below. 3.15pm: Made fast tugs fore and aft. 3.20pm: Let go fore and aft and proceeded to berth alongside HMS Bristol. pm: Strong wind with very heavy rain squalls. 3.50pm: All fast alongside. Rung off engines. 4.00pm: Commenced discharging from No. 1 hold. 5.05pm: Finished discharging. 6.00pm: Moderate SSE wind. Cloudy and overcast. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Lieutenant Filmar. Night watchman E. Hartley. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703888b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-008_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 12 January 1917 Brindisi Lat 40.66, Long 18.0 Very heavy rain during the night. 6.30am: Light southwesterly wind. Cloudy and overcast. 9.10am: Hands to stations. Made fast tugs fore and aft. 9.14am: Proceeded to berth Nos 10 and 10A buoys. 9.25am: All fast for’d. 9.40am: All fast aft. 12 noon: Fresh southwesterly wind. Fine and clear. 2.00pm: Liberty men landed. 4.00pm: Captain discharged to hospital at Rome. 5.00pm: Liberty men returned. 6.00pm: Strong southwesterly wind. Overcast with rain. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Sub-Lieutenant Morgan. Night watchman E. Hartley. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703888b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-008_1.jpg) 13 January 1917 Brindisi Lat 40.66, Long 18.0 6.30am: Light southerly wind. Fine and clear. 11.30am: Exercised action, fire and abandon ship stations. 12 noon: Light southerly wind. Fine and clear. 2.00pm: Liberty men landed. 6.00pm: Liberty men returned. pm: Light variable wind. Fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Sub-Lieutenant Meade. Night watchman E. Hartley. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703888c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-009_0.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 14 January 1917 Brindisi Lat 40.66, Long 18.0 6.30am: Calm. Cloudy and overcast. 10.12am: C of E and RC church parties left ship. 11.25am: C of E church party returned. 11.40am: RCs returned. 12 noon: Light southerly wind. Cloudy and overcast. 2.00pm: Liberty men landed. 6.00pm: Liberty men returned. pm: Light variable airs. Fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Lieutenant Barr. Night watchman E. Hartley. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703888c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-009_0.jpg) 15 January 1917 Brindisi Lat 40.66, Long 18.0 6.30am: Moderate southerly wind. Fine and clear. 12 noon: Strong southerly wind. Fine and clear. 2.00pm: Liberty men landed. 6.00pm: Liberty men returned. pm: Moderate southerly wind. Fine and clear. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Lieutenant Filmar. Night watchman E. Hartley. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703888d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-009_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 16 January 1917 Brindisi Lat 40.66, Long 18.0 6.30am: Fresh southerly wind. Fine and clear. am: Hands employed chipping decks and at rifle drill. 12 noon: Fresh southerly wind. Fine and clear. 2.00pm: Liberty men landed. 6.00pm: Liberty men returned. pm: Strong southerly wind. Clear and cloudy. Moorings carefully attended to. OOD Sub-Lieutenant Morgan. Night watchman E. Hartley. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703888d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-009_1.jpg) 17 January 1917 Brindisi, and at sea to Malta Lat 40.6, Long 18.4 7.45am: Hands to stations. Singled up. Tugs fast fore and aft. 7.50am: Stand by. 8.05am: Let go fore and aft and proceeded. 8.15am: Let go tugs. 8.21am: Passed inner boom. 8.27am: Passed outer boom, 58 revs, TBD escorting down channel. 8.40am: Streamed log. 9.45am: Escort left. 12 noon: Light breeze. Slight sea and swell. Clear and cloudy. 1.10pm: Cataldo point Lighthouse abeam S55ºW 9 miles. 4.00pm: Moderate wind, sea and swell. Overcast and misty. 4.07pm: Cape Otranto Lighthouse abeam S69ºW 9 miles. 6.00pm: Moderate wind and sea. Cloudy and overcast. pm: Heavy wind and rain squalls. Vivid lightning. 8.00pm: Gentle wind. Slight sea and swell. Overcast with heavy continuous rain. Vivid lightning. pm: Moderate beam wind, sea and swell. Rain throughout. Overcast. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703888e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-010_0.jpg) 18 January 1917 At sea, Brindisi to Malta Lat 38.7, Long 17.3 2.00am: Fresh wind. Rough sea. Overcast. Heavy rain squalls. 6.00am: Strong wind. Rough sea. Clear and cloudy. 11.30am: Shifted in hand steering gear for repairs - see Engineers log. 12 noon: Repairs completed. Moderate gale. Rough sea. Clear cloudy and squally. 3.00pm: Fresh wind. Rough sea. Overcast, with heavy rain squalls. 5.00pm: Wind and sea moderating. 6.00pm: Fresh wind. Moderate sea and swell. Fine and clear. 8.00pm: Moderate wind and sea. Fine and clear. 11.00pm: Moderate wind and sea. Fine and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703888f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-010_1.jpg) 19 January 1917 At sea, Brindisi to Malta Lat 36.7, Long 15.8 2.00am: Moderate wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear. 6.00am: Moderate wind and sea. Clear and cloudy. Heavy rain squalls. 9.00am: Commenced zigzagging. 11.00am: Moderate wind and sea. Clear and cloudy with occasional squalls. 3.00pm: Moderate wind and sea. Fine and clear. 4.30pm: Cape Spadero Lighthouse N44ºW, 13 miles. 6.00pm: Moderate wind. Slight sea. Fine and clear. 7.00pm: Moderate wind. Slight sea and swell. Fine and clear. 11.00pm: Moderate wind and sea. Clear and squally. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038890: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-011_0.jpg) 20 January 1917 At sea and at Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 2.00am: Fresh wind, moderate sea and swell, clear and overcast with occasional rain squalls. 7.20am: Hauled log. am: Fresh wind. Moderate sea. Fine and clear. 8.00am: Various courses off Malta, until channel is reported clear. 9.40am: Channel clear, proceeded to harbour. 10.30am: Passed buoys. 10.40am: Pilot boarded. 10.40am: Passed outer breakwater. 10.49am: Passed inner breakwater. 11.08am: Let go starboard anchor. 11.17am: Let go port anchor. 11.23am: Made fast to quay aft. 11.50am: All fast at Marsa. Rung off engines. 12 noon: Moderate westerly wind. Clear, cloudy, with heavy rain squalls. pm: Mr W Barr, Navigating Officer, left to rejoin Harrier. Mr Meade OOW. Captain AB, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038891: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-011_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 21 January 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 7.00am: Washed decks. 3.00pm: Commenced coaling ship. 4.00pm: Crew rigging cargo gear at all hatches. pm: Commenced discharging at No. 1. 5.00pm: Commenced discharging at No. IV. 5.30pm: Stopped coaling for the night. 6.00pm: Finished discharging at No. 1 and commenced loading. 6.30pm: Commenced discharging No. III. 10.00pm: Finished discharging Nos III and IV hatches. 10.50pm: Finished cargo for the night. Mr Filmer: OOW. Captain AB, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038891: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-011_1.jpg) 22 January 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 am: Light airs, clear and fine. 6.30am: Resumed coaling. 7.30am: Resumed loading Nos 3 and 4. 10.00am: Commenced discharging No. II. 11.30am: Finished coaling. 4.00pm: Finished cargo work for the day. P.A. Morgan OOW. Captain AB, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038892: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-012_0.jpg) Note: Four days on this page. 23 January 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 am: Moderate westerly wind. Overcast and showers. 2.00pm: Carroll, Stoker, sent to Detention. Mr Meade OOW. Captain, night watchman 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038892: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-012_0.jpg) 24 January 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 am: Moderate westerly wind. Clear and fine. 12 noon: Finished work for the day. Mr Filmer OOW. Captain, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038892: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-012_0.jpg) 25 January 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 am: Light southwesterly airs. Cloudy, clear and fine. Hands employed chipping and various. P. Morgan OOW. Captain, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038892: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-012_0.jpg) 26 January 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 am: Light southwesterly wind. Clear and fine. Hands employed preparing for cargo and various. 8.00am: Commenced loading ammunition at No. II. 3.00pm: Finished at No. 2 and commenced at No. 1 hold. 6.00pm: Finished loading for the night and closed hatches. Mr Meade OOW. Captain, night watchman. All port and harbour regulations strictly observed. Tanks and holds sounded regularly. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038893: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-012_1.jpg) Note: Three days on this page. 27 January 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Mr Filmer: OOW am: Light SW wind. Clear and fine. 7.30am: Resumed loading at No. 1 hold. 12 noon: Stopped loading at No. 1. Resumed loading at No. II. Hands finished work for the day. 5.00pm: Cargo work finished for the day. Closed hatches. Mr Filmer OOW. Captain AB, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038893: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-012_1.jpg) 28 January 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 am: Moderate SW wind. Dull and overcast. 7.00am: Hands washing decks. P.A. Morgan OOW. Captain AB, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038893: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-012_1.jpg) 29 January 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 am: Moderate SW wind. Overcast, heavy rain throughout. Hands employed cleaning ship and at cargo. 7.30am: Resumed loading ammunition at No. II. 3.00pm: Stopped at No. II and resumed at No. I. 5.00pm: Finished cargo for the day. L.J. Meade OOW. Captain AB, night watchman. Tanks and holds sounded regularly. Harbour and port regulations strictly observed. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038894: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-013_0.jpg) Note: Three days on this page. 30 January 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 am: Moderate westerly wind. Clear, cloudy and fine. Hands employed chipping and painting hatch combings (sic). No cargo being worked. Mr C.B. Filmer OOW. Captain AB, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038894: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-013_0.jpg) 31 January 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 am: Strong SW winds. Cloudy and showery. Hands employed chipping hatch coamings. 7.30am: Resumed loading ammunition at No. I hold. 3.00pm: Finished loading at forward hatches. Commenced loading at No. IV. 5.30pm: Finished cargo for the night. Mr P.A. Morgan OOW. Captain AB, night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038894: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-013_0.jpg) 1 February 1917 Malta and at sea towards Spezia Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 am: Moderate westerly. Overcast and showery. 10.00am: Resumed loading at No. IV. 4.00pm: Finished cargo. 5.00pm: Cargo chocked off. Closed hatches. pm: Heavy SW squalls. Showery. Moorings attended to. Mr L.J. Meade OOW. Captain AB, night watchman. LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1917 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038895: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-013_1.jpg) 2 February 1917 Malta and at sea to Spezia Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 am: Moderate SW wind. Cloudy, clear and fine. am: Hands washing decks and preparing ship for sea. 11.05am: Singled up moorings and commenced heaving up anchor. 11.15am: Anchor up and proceeded out of Harbour. Helm and engines as required by Pilot. 11.35am: Pilot disembarked. 11.40am: Cleared breakwater. Engines to full speed. 11.50am: Passed entrance buoy. Set course N72ºE. Streamed and set patent log. 12 noon: Fine and clear. Heavy westerly swell. 4.00pm: Fine clear wW?. Moderate westerly swell. 7.18pm: Cape Spidero Light abeam 6 miles Distant. 8.00pm: Light airs, smooth, clear and fine. Midnight: Light breeze, slight se, cloudy and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038896: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-014_0.jpg) 3 February 1917 At sea, Malta to Spezia Lat 38.5, Long 15.7 4.00am: Light airs, smooth, clear and fine. 8.00am: Cape dell Armi Light House abeam 2¼ miles distant. am: Permission granted to proceed through straits. 9.00am: Slowed down for Examination officer. 9.05am: Proceeded full speed. 9.55am: Pezzo Point abeam ½ mile distant. 12 noon: Clear and fine. Moderate swell. 1.00pm: Cape Vaticano Light House abeam 3 miles distant. pm: Overcast and squally. Northwesterly swell. Moderate sea. 4.00pm: Cape Suvero Light House abeam 6 miles distant. 8.00pm: Fine and clear. Cloudy. 10.40pm: Cape Palmero Light observed N22ºW. Midnight: Strong Wind. Rough sea. Overcast and squally. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038897: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-014_1.jpg) 4 February 1917 At sea, Malta to Spezia Lat 40.6, Long 14.1 2.30am: Cape Palmero Light abeam, distant 12½ miles. 4.00am: Moderate sea, overcast and squally. 8.00am: Heavy westerly swell. Cloudy and fine. 10.50am: Capo Light House abeam ¾ mile distant. 12 noon: Moderate wind and sea. Overcast and raining. 1.10pm: Bagno Point Light House abeam ¾ mile distant. 4.00pm: Moderate westerly swell. Cloudy and showery. 7.14pm: Mt Circero abeam 3½ miles distant. 8.00pm: Clear and fine. Midnight: Moderate sea. Overcast and raining. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038898: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-015_0.jpg) 5 February 1917 At sea, Malta to Spezia Lat 42.6, Long 10.5 4.00am: Smooth. Overcast. Continuous heavy rain. 5.45am: Observed Giglio Island Light House bearing N35ºW. 8.00am: Smooth, cloudy and fine. 8.44am: Morlo Point Light House abeam 3 miles distant. 12 noon: Moderate wind. Slight Sea. Clear and fine. 3.26pm: Vada Island Light House abeam 6 miles distant. 4.00pm: Smooth, cloudy and fine. 5.10pm: Meloria Tower abeam 2 miles distant. 8.00pm: Smooth, overcast and hazy. 8.30pm: Observed Guard ship 1 mile south Tino Island. Stopped and awaited orders. 8.40pm: Pilot boarded. Proceeded to anchorage. 9.38pm: Anchored in Porto Venere, 6 fathoms, 30 fathoms, starboard cable. 9.45pm: Rung off. Midnight: Fresh breeze. Overcast and raining. 4caf8ce9cadfd34197038899: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-015_1.jpg) 6 February 1917 At sea and at Spezia Lat 44.1, Long 9.84 At anchor in Porto Venere. Officers anchor watch kept. 4.00am: Continuous heavy rain. 8.10am: Pilot boarded. 8.14am: Commenced heaving up anchor. 8.18am: Anchor aweigh and proceeded to inner harbour. Engines and helm as required by Pilot. 8.50am: Anchored in Panigaglia Bay, 5 fathoms, 30 fathoms on starboard anchor. 8.55am: Finished with engines. Crew preparing ship for discharging cargo and various. 4.00pm: Finished work for the day. Strong NE Wind. Overcast. C. Kavanagh AB, night watchman. C.B.L. Filmer OOW. Harbour regulations strictly observed. Sounding attended to. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703889a: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-016_0.jpg) 7 February 1917 Spezia Lat 44.1, Long 9.84 7.00am: Crew washing decks. 8.00am: Strong NE wind. Overcast. 8.30am: Commenced discharged ammunition from No. 4 hold. Checker and 2 winchmen provided. 12 noon: Hands finished work for the day. Noon to 1.00pm: Stopped discharging for dinner hour. 2.00pm: Landed liberty men. 5.00pm: Finished cargo at No. 4 hatch and for the day. Closed hatches, lighter and stevedores left ship. Strong NE wind. Cloudy and dull. 7.00pm: Liberty men returned. C. Kavanagh AB night watchman. P.A. Morgan OOW. Harbour regulations observed. Sounding attended to. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703889b: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-016_1.jpg) 8 February 1917 Spezia Lat 44.1, Long 9.84 8.00am: Moderate NE wind, gloomy. 8.30am: Resumed discharging cargo. Commenced ammunition at No. II hold. Checker and 2 winchmen provided. Noon to 1.00pm: Dinner hour. 1.00pm: Landed liberty men. 5.00pm: Stopped cargo work for the day. Closed No. II hold and lighter with stevedores left ship. pm: Liberty men returned. pm: Moderate northerly wind. Overcast and gloomy. C. Kavanagh AB night watchman. R.J. Meade OOW. Harbour regulations observed. Sounding attended to. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703889c: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-017_0.jpg) 9 February 1917 Spezia Lat 44.1, Long 9.84 8.00am: Moderate northerly wind. Cloudy, dull and fine. 8.45am: Resumed discharging at No. II hold. Checker and 2 winchmen provided. am: Hands employed refitting cargo gear and at various duties. Noon to 1.00pm: Dinner hour. 2.30pm: Stopped discharging at No. II; lighter full and no other lighter available. 4.00pm: Hatches closed and stevedores left ship. pm: Moderate northerly wind. Cloudy and dull. C. Kavanagh AB night watchman. C.B.L. Filmer OOW. Harbour regulations observed. Sounding attended to. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703889d: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-017_1.jpg) 10 February 1917 Spezia Lat 44.1, Long 9.84 am: Light variable rain. Clear and fine. 8.45am: Resumed discharging ammunition from No. II hold. Checker and 2 winchmen provided. 12 noon: Hands finished work for the day. Stopped at No. II for dinner. 1.00pm: Resumed discharging from No. II. 3.00pm: Finished No. II and closed hatches. No lighter available to commence discharging from No. I. 4.30pm: Stevedores left ship. 5.00pm: Clear and fine weather. C Kavanagh AB: night watchman Harbour regulations observed. Sounding attended to. C. Kavanagh AB night watchman. P.A. Morgan OOW. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703889e: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-018_0.jpg) 11 February 1917 Spezia Lat 44.1, Long 9.84 8.00am: Light airs, clear and fine. 9.00am: Resumed discharging ammunition from No. I hold. Checker and 2 winchmen provided. 11.30am: Stopped cargo work for the day. Stevedores left ship. 6.00pm: Overcast and showery. C. Kavanagh AB night watchman. L.J. Meade OOW. Harbour regulations observed. Sounding attended to. 4caf8ce9cadfd3419703889f: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-018_1.jpg) Blank page 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388a0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-019_0.jpg) Blank page 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388a1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68926/ADM 53-68926-019_1.jpg) Blank page 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388a2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-001_0.jpg) 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388a3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-001_1.jpg) The above two scans contain a header for the next section of the log, covering the period from 12 February 1917 to 17 July 1917 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388a4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-002_0.jpg) Beaufort Notation – a list of the weather abbreviations. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388a5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-002_1.jpg) Beaufort Notation – to indicate the force of the wind. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388a6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-003_0.jpg) Blank page Note: The format of the daily log pages changes with this log. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388a7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-003_1.jpg) 12 February 1917 Spezia Lat 44.1, Long 9.84 At anchor, Panigaglia Bay, Gulf of Spezia. Starboard anchor, 30 fathoms. Continuous heavy rain throughout night. 8.00am: Calm, overcast and raining heavily. 9.15am: Ammunition lighter alongside. Raining too heavily to resume discharging ammunition. 12 noon: Weather clearing. 1.00pm: Resumed discharging ammunition at No. I. 5.00pm: Stopped cargo work for the night. pm: Weather clear and fine. Harbour regulations strictly observed. Tanks and wells regularly sounded. C. Kavanagh AB night watchman. C.B.L. Filmer OOW. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388a8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-004_0.jpg) 13 February 1917 Spezia Lat 44.1, Long 9.84 am: Light northerly wind. Clear and fine. am: Hands employed chipping and painting coamings of No. II hatch. 8.30am: Resumed discharging ammunition at No. I. Checker and 2 winchmen provided. 12 noon: Stopped for dinner. 1.00pm: Resumed discharging. 3.00pm: Finished all ammunition for Spezia. Closed hatches. 4.00pm: Hands finished work for the day. 5.00pm: Calm, clear and fine. C. Kavanagh AB night watchman. P.A. Morgan OOW. Harbour regulations strictly observed. Tanks and wells regularly sounded. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388a9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-004_1.jpg) 14 February 1917 Spezia and at sea to Taranto Lat 44.1, Long 9.84 am: Light airs, clear and fine. am: Hands employed settling derricks, battening down hatches and preparing ship for sea. 3.30pm: Pilot Boarded. Hoisted boats and stand by. 3.45pm: Hove up anchor. 3.50pm: Proceeded out of inner harbour. Course and speed to Pilot’s orders. 4.25pm: Passed through Tino Passage. 4.30pm: Pilot left. Full speed. Streamed patent log and set course SW. 8.00pm: Light wind, smooth, clear and fine. 8.42pm: Meloria Tower Light abeam N77ºE, 3½ miles distant. Midnight: Slight sea, clear and fine. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388aa: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-005_0.jpg) 15 February 1917 At sea, Spezia to Taranto Lat 41.8, Long 11.7 1.45am: Palmajola Island abeam 1 mile distant. 4.00am: Smooth. Clear and fine. 6.15am: Capel Rosso Point abeam 4¼ miles. 7.20am: Gianrulli Island Light House S52ºW 2½ miles. 8.00am: Smooth, clear and fine. 12 noon: Slight Sea. Clear and fine. 4.00pm: Smooth, clear and fine. 9.47pm: Guardia Point Light abeam N31ºE, 5 miles. Midnight: Slight sea. Clear and fine. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388ab: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-005_1.jpg) 16 February 1917 At sea, Spezia to Taranto Lat 40.3, Long 14.6 4.00am: Moderate sea. Clear and fine. 5.50am: Observed Carena Point Light S81E. 8.00am: Moderate sea, clear and fine. 12 noon: Slight sea. Clear and fine. 1.22pm: Licosa Point abeam 3 miles. 3.46pm: Cape Palinuro abeam 2.6 miles. 4.00pm: Smooth sea. Clear and fine. 8.00pm: Smooth, clear and fine. Midnight: Smooth, clear and fine. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388ac: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-006_0.jpg) 17 February 1917 At sea, Spezia to Taranto Lat 37.9, Long 15.9 3.20pm: Cape Vaticano abeam 4 miles. 4.00am: Smooth, clear and fine. 6.45am: Stopped off Spuria Sem. awaiting permission. 7.30am: Proceeded to off Messina. Note: Transcribed as written; probably incorrect. 8.15am: Received permission from boarding officer and proceeded full speed through straits. 8.00am: Smooth, clear and fine. 10.15am: Cape d’Armi abeam 1¾ miles. 12 noon: Slight sea. Clear and fine. 4.00pm: Smooth. Cloudy, clear and fine. 11.05pm: Cape Collonne abeam. Note: Should be ‘Colonne’ or ‘Colonna’. Midnight: Smooth, clear and fine. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388ad: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-006_1.jpg) 18 February 1917 At sea and at Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 4.00am: Smooth, clear and fine. 8.00am: Smooth, hazy and fine. 10.15am: Picked up escort and proceeded towards harbour. 10.30am: Passed boom defence. 10.55am: Anchored in Outer Harbour. Starboard anchor 45 fathoms in 15 fathoms water. 12 noon: Calm, hazy and fine weather. 3.00pm: Hove up anchor and proceeded to Inner Harbour. Helm and engines as requisite. 4.20pm: Fast on starboard side of HMS Queen. Finished with engines. 4.40pm: Finished mooring and work for the day. Crowell AB night watchman. C.B.L. Filmer OOD. Harbour regulations observed. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388ae: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-007_0.jpg) 19 February 1917 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 7.00am: Light easterly wind. Cloudy, clear and fine. am: Hands employed preparing for cargo work, refitting gear and various. 8.00am: Commenced cargo work at all hatches. Loading and discharging as requisite. 7.30pm: Finished cargo for the night and closed hatches. Crowell AB night watchman. P.A. Morgan OOW. Harbour regulations strictly adhered to. J.J. Euwoldsen, Captain. C.B.L. Filmer, Chief Officer. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388af: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-007_1.jpg) 20 February 1917 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 Berthed alongside HMS Queen. Overcast. Continuous heavy rain. 7.00am: Singled up and prepared to shift. 7.30am: Cast off and proceeded to No. 8 buoy. 8.30am: Fast to No. 8 buoy. Hands to breakfast. 9.00am: Commenced loading empties at No. 4. 1.00pm: Liberty men landed. 1.15pm: Finished cargo for the day and closed hatches. 6.00pm: Liberty men returned. Overcast. Continuous heavy rain. Captain AB night watchman. L.J. Meade OOW. Harbour regulations attended to. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388b0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-008_0.jpg) 21 February 1917 Taranto Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 Moored at No. 8 buoy, Taranto. am: Overcast and gloomy weather. 8.00am: Resumed loading at No. 4. 1.00pm: Landed liberty men. 2.00pm: Finished cargo for the day and closed hatches. 6.00pm: Liberty men returned. Dull and Overcast Crowell AB night watchman. C.B.L. Filmer OOD. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388b1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-008_1.jpg) 22 February 1917 Taranto and at sea to Malta Lat 40.46, Long 17.22 9.00am: Started loading. 11.30am: Finished loading. am: Hands exercised at lifting boat drill, chipping decks and preparing ship for sea. Light breeze, fine and clear. 1.55pm: Engines stand by. 2.11pm: Slipped buoy. 2.20pm: Proceeded to sea. 2.36pm: Passed through canal. 2.50pm: Picked up escort. 3.02pm: Boom defence. 3.05pm: Cape San Vito S90ºE 1 mile distant. Note: ‘S90ºE’ is obviously incorrect. 3.36pm: Escort left. 8.00pm: Light following breeze and dull cloudy weather. Midnight: Moderate following wind and sea. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388b2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-009_0.jpg) 23 February 1917 At sea, Taranto to Malta Lat 37.7, Long 16.2 4.00am: Moderate breeze and slight sea. 6.50am: Increased to 59 revs and commenced zigzagging. 8.00am: Moderate breeze and following sea, hazy. 11.20am: Cape Spartivento N44ºW T 11 miles. 12 noon: Fresh breeze. Rough sea. clear. pm: Strong following wind, rough sea, hazy over the land. 7.40pm: Observed Cape Passero S68ºW 20 miles distant. pm: Strong following wind, rough sea, dull rainy weather. 10.07pm: Passero Light abeam 10 miles distant. Midnight: Fresh breeze, rough sea, continuous rain. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388b3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-009_1.jpg) 24 February 1917 At sea and at Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 4.00am: Fresh breeze. Dull rainy weather. 8.00am: Strong wind, sea, rough hazy weather. 8.20am: Off Exam Steamer, turned steamer round. 9.20am: Spoke Exam Steamer. 9.30am: Proceeded to harbour. 10.00am: Engines stand by. 10.06am: Breakwater. 10.12am: Stopped, Pilot boarded, proceeded to berth. 10.34am: Anchored. 11.25am: Finished with engines, berthed at Marsa, both anchors and stern to quay. 12 noon: Strong breeze. Clear weather. pm: Received 2 tons drinking water. Received 98 tons Boiler water. Night watchman AB Pettbrick. Midnight: Strong breeze. Fine and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388b4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-010_0.jpg) Note: The date on this page of the log is given as Sunday, 26 February. This is incorrect, and the date should have been 25 February. 25 February 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 Berthed at Marsa, Long 14.4 AB Pettbrick night watchman. Officer of Day Mr Meade. 8.00am: Strong breeze, rough sea, clear. 10.30am: Sent RCs on shore. Held Divine Service on board. 12 noon: RCs returned. Officer of Day Mr Euwoldsen. 10.00pm: Liberty men returned. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388b5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-010_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 26 February 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 6.00am: Liberty men returned. Discharged all empties from No. 4 hold. Leave from 5.30pm to 6am. Light breeze. Fine, clear weather. OOD Mr Morgan. Night watchman AB Pettbrick. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388b5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-010_1.jpg) 27 February 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 6.00am: Liberty men returned. 8.30am: Commenced discharging ammunition from No. 2 hold. 5.00pm: Stopped work for the day. Night watchman AB Pettbrick. OOD Mr Filmer. Dockyard fitters employed in engine room cleaning Boilers etc. Leave from 5.30pm to 6am. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388b6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-011_0.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 28 February 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 6.00am: Liberty men returned. 8.30am: Commenced discharging from No. 2 hold. 2.00pm: Finished discharging. Leave from 1pm to 6am. Night watchman AB Pettbrick. OOD Mr Meade. Light breeze. Fine, clear weather. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388b6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-011_0.jpg) 1 March 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 6.00am: Liberty men returned. Hands variously employed, painting ship etc. Dockyard fitters variously employed about Engine Room. Moderate to fresh SW wind, squally, overcast, cloudy but clear. Received victualling stores. Leave from 5.30pm to 11pm and to 6am. Night watchman AB Pettbrick. OOD Mr Euwoldsen. LOGS FOR MARCH 1917 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388b7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-011_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 2 March 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 6.00am: Liberty men returned. 11.00am: Took in and secured Motor Boat on Fore Deck with No. 2 derrick. AB Coombs(?) sent to SS Bellorado for the day. Leave from 5.30pm to 11pm and to 6am. 11.00pm: Liberty men returned. Dockyard fitters employed at windlass and about Engine Room, Boilers etc. Mr Filmer OOD. Night watchman AB Pettbrick. Light breeze, fine and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388b7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-011_1.jpg) 3 March 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 6.00am: Liberty men returned. Received 95 tons fresh water for boiler use and 11 tons drinking water. Discharged 14 torpedoes and parts from No. 3 hatch. Dockyard fitters employed about Engine Room and Windlass. Leave from 1pm to 11pm and to 7am. Light breeze, fine, clear and cloudy. Mr Morgan OOD. AB Pettbrick night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388b8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-012_0.jpg) 4 March 1917 Malta Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 7.00am: Liberty men returned. 10.00am: Divisions. 10.30am: Held Divine Service. Sent RCs onshore. Leave from 1pm to 11pm. AB Pettbrick night watchman. OOD Mr Meade. 11.00pm: Liberty men returned. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388b9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-012_1.jpg) 5 March 1917 Malta and at sea to Gibraltar Lat 35.9, Long 14.52 AB Pettbrick night watchman. Light variable winds, fine and clear. Mr Euwoldsen OOD. Hands employed preparing ship for sea and variously. 9.00am: Dockyard fitters finished work. Received fresh provisions. 11.53am: Stand by. 12.15pm: Slow ahead. Proceeded to sea, pilot on board. 12.38pm: Stopped. Pilot left. 12.39pm: Off breakwater. 4.00pm: Light breeze, fine and clear. 8.00pm: Light breeze, slight swell, fine and clear. Midnight: Light breeze, smooth, clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388ba: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-013_0.jpg) 6 March 1917 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 37.4, Long 12.3 4.00am: Light breeze. Fine clear. 8.00am: Strong breeze, rough sea, clear. 12 noon: Strong breeze, rough beam sea, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Fresh to moderate breeze, fine and clear. 8.00pm: Light variable winds, heavy SW swell, fine and clear. 8.47pm: Zembra Island abeam 16 miles distant. Midnight: Light breeze, sea smooth, fine and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388bb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-013_1.jpg) 7 March 1917 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 37.2, Long 8.3 0.50am: Cani Rocks abeam, 5 miles distant. 3.00am: Ras Engela light abeam 7¼ miles distant. 4.00am: Moderate breeze, smooth, clear. 8.00am: Moderate to fresh breeze, fine and hazy. 12 noon: Strong breeze, rough sea, clear. 4.00pm: Strong breeze, heavy rain squalls, rough sea. 5.23pm: Cape De Garde S20ºW 12 miles distant. 8.00pm: Weather moderating considerably. Midnight: Moderate gale, high head sea, fine and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388bc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-014_0.jpg) 8 March 1917 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 37.2, Long 6.9 0.35am: Cape De Fer abeam 9 miles distant. 4.00am: Moderate gale, hard rain squalls, heavy head sea. 8.35am: Altered course S80ºW Headed ship for Port Callo for shelter. 12 noon: Fresh gale, high sea, heavy rain and wind squalls, clear. 4.00pm: Moderate gale, heavy squalls, cloudy and hazy over the land. 6.00pm: Anchored port anchor, 6 shackles off Port Callo in 22 fathoms. 8.00pm: Moderate gale, squally and cloudy, rough sea. Midnight: Weather moderating. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388bd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-014_1.jpg) 9 March 1917 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 37.2, Long 6.9 4.00am: Fresh breeze, fine and clear. 8.14am: Engines stand by. Hove up. 8.20am: Slow ahead. 8.29am: Weighed and proceeded to sea. 12 noon: Cape Bougarouni S4ºW 4¾ miles. Strong breeze, heavy head sea, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Fresh breeze, NW swell, fine and clear. 8.00pm: Light breeze, moderate swell, fine and clear. 9.50pm: Altered course N80ºW. Cape Carbon S46ºW 23 miles distant. Midnight: Cape Carbon S10ºW 18 miles distant. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388be: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-015_0.jpg) 10 March 1917 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 36.9, Long 3.5 2.30am: Cape Sigli S10ºW 11½ miles distant. 4.00am: Light variable winds, moderate NW swell. 4.50am: Cape Corbeliu(?) abeam 9 miles distant. 7.00am: Altered course west. Escorted by two French Trawlers 9.00am: Cape Bingul(?) S2ºW 3 miles distant. 10.20am: Escort left. 10.40am: Started zigzagging. 12 noon: Light breeze, slight sea, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Cape Caxine S8ºW 2 miles distant. 4.00pm: Crew exercised at fire and lifeboat stations. 8.00pm: Light variable winds, fine and clear. 9.30pm: Shershel Light S7ºW 13miles distant. Midnight: Light airs, sea smooth, fine and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388bf: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-015_1.jpg) 11 March 1917 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 37.0, Long 0.2 4.00am: Light breeze, smooth sea. 1.30–4.00am: Thick wet fog. Regulations strictly adhered to. Position 36º 43’N, 0º 27’E. 9.30am: Sighted submarine to the Southward which immediately opened fire on us. Steamer turned and headed to NE to bring Submarine aft. 9.40am: Stopped. Steamer turned to Northward, Submarine firing the whole time. Boats lowered and at 10.10am fire opened on Enemy which immediately dived. Boats crews returned and engines Full ahead. 10.26am: Submarine fired torpedo which missed and passed a few feet clear of bow. Boats were left behind. Several casualties occurred during the action. also damage to ship's hull and deck fittings. Seriously wounded: Mr. Meade, SPO Grills, PO Foot, Leading Steward Bird, Stoker P. Kurwd(?), Stoker Bridges, Leading Seaman White. Slightly wounded: OS Holman, OS Renouf. pm: Wounded visited frequently. pm: No. 4 hold inspected every half hour. 4.00pm: Fresh breeze, rough sea, clear. 5.00pm: Sighted yacht Islanda. 5.30pm: Stopped. Doctor boarded. 6.05pm: Proceeded. Set course to west. 8.00pm: Strong breeze and rough sea, clear. pm: Wounded visited regularly. pm: Damage No. 4 hold inspected every ½ hour. Midnight: Strong breeze, rough sea, clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388c0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-016_0.jpg) 12 March 1917 At sea, Malta to Gibraltar Lat 36.5, Long -1.8 am: Wounded visited frequently. am: No. 4 hold examined every half hour. 4.00am: Strong breeze, rough sea, clear. pm: Wounded visited frequently and attended by Doctor from Islanda. 7.00pm: Fresh breeze, rough head sea, clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388c1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-016_1.jpg) 13 March 1917 At sea and at Gibraltar Lat 36.4, Long -4.5 am: Wounded visited frequently. am: No 4 hold inspected every half hour. 4.00am: Fresh breeze, rough sea, clear. 12 noon: Light westerly airs, fine, clear. 3.00pm: Light westerly winds, fine and clear. 4.55pm: Europa Point abeam close. 5.03pm: Engines stand by. 5.09pm: Stopped. 5.20pm: Anchored, port anchor in 26 fathoms, 4 shackles. 5.21pm: Finished with engines. 8–9.30pm: Wounded transferred to Hospital Boat. AB Ayres night watchman. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388c2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-017_0.jpg) 14 March 1917 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 1.00pm: Pilot boarded. 1.25pm: Proceeded to berth. 2.14pm: Berthed at detached mole. Finished with engines and tug. 3.30pm: Hoisted out Motor Launch. Mr Morgan OOD. AB Ayres night watchman. Fresh breeze, fine and clear. B.J.D. Guy Captain. C.B.L. Filmer Chief Officer. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388c3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-017_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 15 March 1917 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Hands refitting derrick gear and variously. Mr Euwoldsen OOD. AB Ayres night watchman. Fresh breeze, fine, cloudy and clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388c3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-017_1.jpg) 16 March 1917 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Hands variously employed. Mr Filmer OOD. AB Ayres night watchman. Strong breeze, squally, fine, clear. pm: Harry Barton, George Robb, William Barrett, James Green, Albert Edward Clark joined ship from Cormorant. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388c4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-018_0.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 17 March 1917 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Hands variously employed, cleaning ship etc. Cormorant lent Montagu whaler to ship. J. Robinson left ship for detention. Mr Morgan OOD. AB Ayres night watchman. Strong breeze, hard wind squalls, clear. 4caf8ce9cadfd341970388c4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-018_0.jpg) 18 March 1917 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 8.30–9.30am: Shifted ship from Detached Mole to South Mole with assistance of tug Energetic and main engines. Held Divine Service. Dockyard fitters employed about ship at Deck fittings No. 4 Hold etc. 5.00pm: Ceased work for the night. Leave from 1 to 5 and 11pm. Mr Euwoldsen OOD. AB Ayres night watchman. Moderate breeze, squally, clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388c5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-018_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 19 March 1917 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Dockyard fitters variously employed. 12.20pm: Commenced coaling. Hands employed chipping decks etc. Leave from 5 to 11pm. 6.00pm: Finished coaling, received 250 tons. Mr Filmer OOD. AB Ayres night watchman. Water for Boilers 84 tons. Water for Deck 9 tons. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388c5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-018_1.jpg) 20 March 1917 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 7.45–9.00am: Shifted ship to Dry Dock, tugs in attendance. 1.00pm: Dock dry. Dockyard labourers employed cleaning ship's bottom and carpenters fitters etc variously employed at deck fittings. 9.00pm: All work ceased for the night. Mr Morgan OOD. AB Ayres night watchman. pm: Steward joined from Woodnut. Moderate breeze, fine and clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388c6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-019_0.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 21 March 1917 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Carpenters, fitters etc variously employed at deck fittings etc Ship's Bottom painted 1st coat. Hands variously employed. Leave from 1pm to 11pm. Mr Euwoldsen OOD. AB Ayres night watchman. Moderate breeze, fine and clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388c6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-019_0.jpg) 22 March 1917 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Fitters etc variously employed. Ship’s bottom painted 2nd coat. 2.00pm: Started flooding dock. 4.00pm: Ship afloat. 7.30pm: Made ship fast for the night. Hands
variously employed. Mr Filmer OOD. AB Ayres night watchman. Moderate breeze, squally weather. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388c7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-019_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 23 March 1917 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 7.15–8.30am: Shifted ship to South Mole. Tugs Rambler and Energetic assisting. Hands variously employed and in shifting lifeboat on Fore Deck to Port Lifeboat Chucks. Leave from 1pm to 11pm. Mr Morgan OOD. AB Ayres night watchman. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388c7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-019_1.jpg) 24 March 1917 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 4.00pm: Started loading empties into No. 3 hatch. 7.00pm: Ceased work for the night. Received two lifeboats from Dockyard. pm: Mr W. Campbell joined ship. Leave from 1 to 5 and 11pm. Mr Euwoldsen OOD. AB Ayres night watchman. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388c8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-020_0.jpg) 25 March 1917 Gibraltar Lat 36.15, Long -5.4 Loading empties etc into No. 3 hold. 12 noon: Ceased loading. 1 Lifeboat placed in Starboard Boats davits, the other on Fore Well Deck. Dockyard shipwright employed repairing boat on Fore Well Deck. Received 14 tons Engine room water. Received 9 tons drinking water. H. Hollman returned from Hospital for duty. pm: C. Marks, carpenter, joined ship. Mr Filmer OOD. AB Ayres night watchman. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388c9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-020_1.jpg) 26 March 1917 Gibraltar, and at sea to Portsmouth Lat 36.0, Long -5.9 AB Ayres night watchman. 7.53am: Unmoored. 7.58am: Half speed. Finished with tug. 8.08am: Proceeded, 59 revs. 10.15am: Tarifa Point North 3½ miles. 12 noon: Light airs, sea smooth, clear. 4.00pm: Light airs, sea smooth. 8.00pm: Light breeze, fine and clear. Midnight: Fresh breeze, fine and clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388ca: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-021_0.jpg) 27 March 1917 At sea, Gibraltar to Portsmouth Lat 37.1, Long -9.3 4.00am: Strong breeze, rough sea. 8.00am: Piedade Point N58ºE 20 miles. 12 noon: Strong breeze, moderate sea, clear. 4.00pm: Strong breeze, rough head sea. 8.00pm: Fresh breeze, rough head sea. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388cb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-021_1.jpg) 28 March 1917 At sea, Gibraltar to Portsmouth Lat 39.2, Long -10.0 4.00am: Strong breeze, clear. 12 noon: Moderate breeze, moderate head sea, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Fresh breeze, moderate swell, clear. Midnight: Light breeze, sea smooth, clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388cc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-022_0.jpg) 29 March 1917 At sea, Gibraltar to Portsmouth Lat 42.6, Long -9.6 4.00am: Light breeze, moderate swell, fine and clear. 8.00am: Light airs, moderate northerly swell, fine and clear. 12 noon: Light variable airs, smooth sea. 1.30pm: Cape Finisterre S80ºE 14 miles distant. 3.05pm: Cape Vellano S75ºE 13 miles distant. 4.00pm: Fresh breeze, moderate swell, clear. 8.00pm: Fresh breeze, high swell. Midnight: Strong breeze, heavy swell. Ship rolling heavily. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388cd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-022_1.jpg) 30 March 1917 At sea, Gibraltar to Portsmouth Lat 45.8, Long -7.5 4.00am: Strong breeze, heavy sea. 11.00am: Shipping water on Well Decks. 4.00pm: Strong breeze, hard swell, heavy sea. Ship rolling heavily. Midnight: Moderate gale, high heavy beam sea. Squally but clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388ce: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-023_0.jpg) 31 March 1917 At sea, Gibraltar to Portsmouth Lat 48.9, Long -5.3 4.00am: Moderate gale, heavy beam sea, hard wind and hail squalls. Ship rolling heavily. 8.30am: Sounded in 60 fathoms. Weather moderated considerably. 12 noon: Fresh breeze, moderate swell, fine and clear. 4.00pm: Light breeze and slight swell, clear. 9.15pm: Stopped off distressed vessel. Received instructions to go to west of Eddystone to assistance of steamer. 10.47pm: Spoke patrol. Altered course for previous position. Midnight: Light breeze. Fine and clear. LOGS FOR APRIL 1917 4caf8ceacadfd341970388cf: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-023_1.jpg) 1 April 1917 At sea, and at Portsmouth Lat 50.5, Long -1.3 Note: Position in log is located on the Cherbourg Peninsula, France. The sighting of St Catherine’s (Isle of Wight) at 1pm indicates the latitude to have been 1º in error. 0.13am: Received orders to proceed on voyage, assistance not required. 4.00am: Light breeze, sea smooth, clear. 8.00am: Light breeze, smooth, hazy weather. 12 noon: Light airs, smooth, hazy. Passing squalls. 1.00pm: St Catherines 1 mile distant. 1.23pm: Stopped. 1.40pm: Anchored in 9 fathoms. 3.30–4.30pm: Shifted steamer to No. 4 buoy, tugs in attendance. 8.00pm: Light airs, fine and clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-024_0.jpg) 2 April 1917 Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 Mr Euwoldsen OOD. W. Gay AB night watchman. 7.30–9.30am: Shifted ship to B moorings, tugs in attendance. Ship moored to buoy ahead and astern. Note: This page contains details time, distance and speed computations for the passage from Gibraltar to Portsmouth. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-024_1.jpg) (covers period to 19 April) 3 April 1917 Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 AB Gay: night watchman. Discharged all empties from No. 3 hold. Mr Filmer OOD. Mr Campbell left ship. Discharged ratings to barracks 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-024_1.jpg) 4 April 1917 Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 3.00–?pm: Shifted ship with assistance of three tugs to Dockyard. 5.00pm: Ship in Dockyard hands. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-024_1.jpg) 5 April 1917 Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 am: Officers and crew granted fourteen days leave. Note: As the crew was on leave, there are no log entries for the period 6–18 April. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-024_1.jpg) 19 April 1917 Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 am: Officers and crew returned from leave. New ratings joined ship. Discharged some ratings to Barracks. Mr Morgan discharged to Hospital. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-024_1.jpg) 25 April 1917 Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 Mr Brown joined ship. Mr Round joined ship. Discharged 5 cases from No 4 Hold consigned to Messrs Saccone and Speed. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-024_1.jpg) 26 April 1917 Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 Mr Butler joined ship. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-024_1.jpg) 27 April 1917 Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 7.30–9.30am: Shifted ship to No. 9 Buoy. 12 noon: Started coaling. Received 90 tons water for Engine Room. Received 20 tons water for Deck. 6.30pm: Stopped coaling. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-025_0.jpg) 28 April 1917 Portsmouth and at sea to Halifax, Nova Scotia Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 8.00am: Started coaling. Hands employed preparing ship for sea, getting stores on board and variously. Light breeze, hazy weather. 2.00pm: Finished coaling. 5.18pm: Slipped Buoy. 5.21pm: Slow. 5.22pm: Half speed, proceeded down river. 6.27pm: 1 mile east Nab End Buoy. Set course SSW. 8.35pm: St Catherines N16ºE 5 miles. Midnight: Light breeze, cloudy and overcast. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-025_1.jpg) 29 April 1917 At sea, Portsmouth to Halifax, Nova Scotia Lat 50.0, Long -4.9 1.00am: Portland Bill 4 miles distant. 6.45am: Prawle Point N30ºW 1½ miles distant. 9.13am: Eddystone N2ºE 5 miles distant. 12 noon: Light breeze, sea smooth, clear. 12.30pm: Black Head N81ºW 4 miles distant. 1.35pm: Lizards 1¾ miles distant. 4.10pm: Wolf Rock 1½ miles distant. 6.40pm: Bishops N23ºW 3½ miles distant. 8.00pm: Light airs, sea smooth, clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-026_0.jpg) 30 April 1917 At sea, Portsmouth to Halifax, Nova Scotia Lat 48.2, Long -7.6 4.00am: Light airs, sea smooth, clear. 8.00am: Passed some wreckage. 10.00am: Stopped close to and examined damaged lifeboat. 10.30am: Proceeded. 12 noon: Light breeze, sea smooth, clear. 4.00pm: Light airs, sea smooth, clear. 8.00pm: Light breeze, slight swell, fine and clear. LOGS FOR MAY 1917 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-026_1.jpg) 1 May 1917 At sea, Portsmouth to Halifax, Nova Scotia Lat 47.3, Long -14.9 8.00am: Light breeze, sea smooth, clear. 4.00pm: Exercised crew at boat drill. 8.00pm: Light breeze, sea smooth, fine, cloudless and clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-027_0.jpg) 2 May 1917 At sea, Portsmouth to Halifax, Nova Scotia Lat 47.5, Long -20.4 4.00am: Light breeze, moderate swell, clear. 12 noon: Moderate breeze, moderate SW swell, clear weather. 4.00pm: Moderate breeze, moderate sea, cloudy but clear. Midnight: Moderate breeze, moderate SW swell,l overcast, clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-027_1.jpg) 3 May 1917 At sea, Portsmouth to Halifax, Nova Scotia Lat 47.5, Long -25.7 4.00am: Strong breeze and rough sea, heavy rain. 8.00am: Moderate breeze and sea. Overcast, clear. 12 noon: Moderate breeze and sea, rainy weather. 4.00pm: Moderate to light breeze, overcast and misty. 8.00pm: Light variable winds, moderate confused swell, passing banks of wet mist. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-028_0.jpg) 4 May 1917 At sea, Portsmouth to Halifax, Nova Scotia Lat 48.0, Long -31.6 4.00am: Light variable winds, dull overcast and rainy weather. 9.00am: Light breeze, moderate confused swell. Showery. 4.00pm: Light variable winds, fine and clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388d9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-028_1.jpg) 5 May 1917 At sea, Portsmouth to Halifax, Nova Scotia Lat 47.3, Long -37.2 4.00am: Light breeze, showery, clear. 10.00am: Moderate breeze, northwesterly swell, clear. 4.00pm: Light variable winds, squally, overcast. 8.00pm: Moderate breeze and sea, clear. Midnight: Moderate breeze, continuous heavy rain, heavy confused swell. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388da: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-029_0.jpg) 6 May 1917 At sea, Portsmouth to Halifax, Nova Scotia Lat 47.0, Long -42.7 4.00am: Moderate breeze, rough sea, continuous heavy rain, clear. 6.00am: Light variable winds, showery, high heavy confused swell. Ship rolling and pitching heavily. 8.00am: Wind shifted to NW in heavy squall. 4.00pm: Strong breeze, rough sea, ship rolling and pitching heavily. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388db: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-029_1.jpg) 7 May 1917 At sea, Portsmouth to Halifax, Nova Scotia Lat 46.4, Long -46.3 4.00am: Fresh breeze, rough sea, dull, rainy, overcast and misty. 12 noon: Moderate breeze and sea, overcast and misty. 4.00pm: Moderate breeze and sea, dull, overcast and misty. 11.00pm: Sounded in 33 fathoms. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388dc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-030_0.jpg) 8 May 1917 At sea, Portsmouth to Halifax, Nova Scotia Lat 45.4, Long -52.2 1.00am: Sounded in 27 fathoms. 4.00am: Light airs, smooth. Hazy weather. 8.00am: Sounded in 38 fathoms. 11.22am: Stopped to carry out exercise. 12 noon: Light airs, sea smooth, clear. 12.35pm: Proceeded. 4.00pm: Light airs, clear, smooth sea. 10.00pm: Light airs, smooth sea. Passing banks of fog. B.O.T. regulations strictly adhered to. Note: ‘B.O.T.’ is probably ‘Board of Transport’. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388dd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-030_1.jpg) 9 May 1917 At sea, Portsmouth to Halifax, Nova Scotia Lat 44.9, Long -58.0 4.00am: Light breeze, sea smooth. 8.00am: Light airs, thick foggy weather. 8.00am: Sounded sea bottom 100 fathoms. 10.00am: Sounded sea bottom 100 fathoms. 11.20am: Sounded sea bottom in 26 fathoms. 12 noon: Overcast, dull misty weather. 2.00pm: Sounded in 90 fathoms. 4.00pm: Sounded in 48 fathoms. 4.00pm: Weather threatening, wind increasing rapidly, hard squalls, heavy following sea. 6.40pm: Sounded in 46 fathoms. 10.00pm: Strong breeze, rough sea. Ship rolling heavily. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388de: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-031_0.jpg) 10 May 1917 At sea, Portsmouth to Halifax, Nova Scotia Lat 44.5, Long -61.2 2.15am: Ship rolling and pitching heavily; engines eased and ship headed to sea. 8.00am: Moderate Gale. Heavy head sea. Ship rolling heavily. 10.00am: Sounded in 55 fathoms. 12 noon: Sounded in 70 fathoms. 4.00pm: Strong Breeze, high sea, cloudy. 6.00pm: Sounded in 75 fathoms. 8.00pm: Weather moderating considerably. Dull, overcast and rainy weather. 10.00pm: Altered course N59ºW, headed steamer for Halifax. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388df: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-031_1.jpg) 11 May 1917 At sea and at Halifax, Nova Scotia Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 3.15am: Sighted several shore lights. 4.00am: Unable to discern lights, turned ship's head to SE. 5.15am: Devils Island Light N4ºW mag., 12 miles distant. Altered course to NNW, increased to full speed. 7.00am: Chebucto Head close. 7.35am: Stopped off Examination anchorage. Officer boarded. 8.35am: Anchored at Bedford Basin in 37 fathoms, port anchor, veered to 5 shackles. Note: This page contains details time, distance and speed computations for the passage from Portsmouth to Halifax. pm: Lowered all Lifeboats and made them fast astern. AB Gay night watchman. Mr Butler OOD 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-032_0.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 12 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 8.00am: Started discharging sand ballast. Received 95 tons Engine Room water. Received 20 tons drinking water. 6.00pm: Ceased work for the night. OOD Mr Brown. AB Miles night watchman. Moderate breeze. Dull, cloudy weather. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-032_0.jpg) 13 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 8.ooam: Started discharging ballast. 3.00pm: Strong breeze. Veered to 90 fathoms on port cable. 7.30pm: Lifeboat broke adrift. Picked up and made fast by SS Stockholm. 8.00pm: Veered to 100 fathoms port cable. 10.40pm: Moderate gale, heavy squalls. Started dragging. Let go starboard anchor, veered to 75 fathoms. Veered to 115 fathoms on port anchor. 11.15pm: Anchor holding. Moderate gale, heavy continuous rain, overcast. OOD Mr Euwoldsen. AB Hartley night watchman. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-032_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 14 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 8.00am: Commenced discharging ballast. 9.00am: Recovered life boat from SS Stockholm. Hoisted Upper Deck boats. 11.00am: Hove up anchors and shifted to a clear berth. 1.30pm: Anchored in 22 fathoms starboard anchor, veered to 90 fathoms. 5.45pm: Ceased work for the night. AB Captain night watchman. Mr Filmer OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-032_1.jpg) 15 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 8.00am: Started discharging ballast. 6.00pm: Stopped work for the night. Mr Butler OOD. AB Crowell night watchman. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-033_0.jpg) Note: Four days on this page. 16 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 No work owing to heavy rain and snow. AB Clifford night watchman. Mr Brown OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-033_0.jpg) 17 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 7.00am: Discharging sand ballast. 6.00pm: Ceased work. AB Buckland night watchman. Mr Euwoldsen OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-033_0.jpg) 18 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 7.00am: Discharging sand ballast. 6.00pm: Ceased work. OOD Mr Filmer. AB Crowell night watchman. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-033_0.jpg) 19 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 7.00am: Resumed discharging ballast. 12 noon: Finished discharging sand ballast. 1.00–3.00pm: Shifted steamer to No 8 Pier. Tug Gladiator in attendance. Pilot on board. Engines to orders. Stevedores employed discharging barrels from No. 2 hold. Hands employed cleaning No. 2 and No.3 holds preparing same for cargo. 11.00pm: Ceased work. AB Captain night watchman. Mr Butler OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-033_1.jpg) Note: Three days on this page. 20 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 Hands employed all day cleaning out No. 5 hold. 7.00am: Started discharging barrels from No. 2 hold. 12 noon: Finished discharging No. 2. Stevedores employed cleaning and preparing No. 2 for cargo. Mr Brown OOD. AB Fisher night watchman. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-033_1.jpg) 21 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 7.00am: Commenced loading trucks into No. 1 and No. 3 holds. 6.00pm: Ceased work. Hands employed cleaning up No. 5 hold and painting overside. AB Hartley night watchman. Mr Euwoldsen OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-033_1.jpg) 22 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 7.00am: Loading No. 1 and No. 3 holds. 2.00pm: Finished No. 3 and started No. 4hold. pm: Pumped out No. 1 tank. AB Miles night watchman. Mr Filmer OOD. 6.00pm: Ceased work for the night. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-034_0.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 23 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 6.15am: Took in Lifeboat. 6.25am: Tugs arrived. F.W. Roebling and Togo. 6.30am: Cast off from No. 8 Pier - tugs assisting, engines worked to orders. 8.00am: Secured to Spring Terminal Wharf. 8.30am: Commenced loading cases of shell in 1-4-5. 12 noon: Filled No. 1 tank. 1.30pm: Stopped working No. 4, gang shifted to No. 2. 5.00pm: Ceased work. Mr Butler OOD. AB Wilkinson night watchman. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-034_0.jpg) 24 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 7.00am: Resumed loading at No. 2 and 4 hatches. 2 gangs employed at No. 2. 2.00pm: Shifted one gang from No. 2 to No. 5 hatch. 3.00pm: Received 111 tons water. 6.30pm: Finished cargo, took in approximately 1000 tons Gay AB night watchman. Mr Brown OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-034_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 25 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 6.40am: Tugs Gladiator and Merrimac arrived. 6.48am: Cast off from wharf tugs in attendance, engines as requisite. 7.48am: Secured to No. 8 Pier. 8.00am: Resumed loading Nos 1, 2 and 4 hatches – timber. Pumped out tanks – After Peak full, No. 3 slack. 6.00pm: Ceased work for the night. Kitchen night watchman. Mr Euwoldsen OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-034_1.jpg) 26 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 Continuous heavy rain throughout night. 8.20am: Resumed loading Nos 1, 2 and 4 hatches. 6.00pm: Stopped loading. AB Clifford night watchman. Mr Filmer OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-035_0.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 27 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 6.30am: Hands employed washing down decks. Stevedores not working. Franklin OS night watchman. Mr Butler OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-035_0.jpg) 28 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 7.00am: Resumed loading Nos 1, 2, 4 and 5. 5.00pm: Ceased work – loading from railway trucks. 7.00pm: Resumed loading Nos 1 and 2 hatches. 10.45pm: Ceased work. AB Rice night watchman. Mr Brown OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-035_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 29 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 7.00am: Resumed loading at Nos 1, 2, 4 and 5. Weather overcast and showery. 1.00pm: Continuous heavy rain, stevedores stopped work for the day. AB Crowell night watchman. Mr Euwoldsen OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-035_1.jpg) 30 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 7.00am: Resumed loading Nos 4 and 5 hatches and fore well deck. Weather overcast and showery. 6.00pm: Ceased work for the day. AB Buckland night watchman. Mr Filmer OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-036_0.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 31 May 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 7.00am: Resumed loading Nos 1, 2, 4 and 5. 6.00pm: Ceased work. AB Captain night watchman. Mr Butler OOD. LOGS FOR JUNE 1917 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-036_0.jpg) 1 June 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 7.00am: Resumed loading Nos 1, 2, 4 and 5. Loading No. 1 from Schooner Noble H. 10.00am: Finished No. 1 hatch, continued with deck load. Hands variously employed, took in 5000 lbs flour. 6.00pm: Ceased work. Mr Brown OOD. Fiskel AB night watchman. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-036_1.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 2 June 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 7.00am: Resumed loading fore well deck, Nos 2, 4 and 5 hatches. 11.00am: Stopped working on deck load. Loading fore deck load and No. 2 hatch from Schooner Noble H and railway trucks. 4.00pm: Finished Schooner Noble H. Received 76 tons fresh water for engine room and drinking purposes. Mr Euwoldsen OOD. Night watchman Kitchen. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388e9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-036_1.jpg) 3 June 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 8.00am: Resumed loading Nos 2, 4 and 5 hatches and deck cargo on deck amidships. 10.00am: Stopped loading on deck. 11.00am: Heavy rain, stopped loading. 1.00pm: Continuous heavy rain, battened down. Ceased work for the day. Dull, overcast, continuous heavy rain. AB Vine night watchman. Mr Filmer OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388ea: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-037_0.jpg) Note: Two days on this page. 4 June 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 7.00am: Resumed loading Nos 2, 4 and 5 hatches and on deck amidships. 3.00pm: Finished No. 4. Commenced loading on deck. 6.00pm: Stopped loading. 7.00pm: Resumed loading. 11.00pm: Ceased work. Hartley AB night watchman. Mr Butler OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388ea: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-037_0.jpg) 5 June 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 7.00am: Resumed loading Nos 2, 4 and 5 hatches and on deck load amidships. 8.30am: Finished amidships – gang shifted to fore deck. 11.30am: Finished No. 2 hatch, continued with deck load. 12 noon: Finished No. 5, continued with deck load. Run up No. 2 tank. 11.00pm: Ceased work. Fydell OS night watchman. Mr Brown OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388eb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-037_1.jpg) 6 June 1917 Halifax Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 6.00–6.30am: Shifted ship further astern. 7.00am: Resumed loading on fore deck and after well deck. Run up No. 4 tank. 3.00pm: Finished loading from railway trucks. Carried on securing cargo on fore well deck. 4.00pm: Resumed loading after well deck from float. 11.00pm: Ceased work. AB Wilkinson night watchman. Mr Euwoldsen OOD. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388ec: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-038_0.jpg) 7 June 1917 Halifax and at sea to Queenstown, Eire Lat 44.64, Long -63.55 7.00am: Resumed loading after Well Deck from Float. 11.00am: Finished loading. Received 45 tons water, for engine room and drinking purposes. pm: Hands employed securing deck cargo, preparing ship for sea and taking in stores. 7.12pm: Singled moorings. 7.27pm: Cast off Pier 8, tugs Merrimac and Gladiator in attendance. 7.30pm: Finished with tugs, turned steamer round and proceeded down river. 8.40pm: Stopped, discharged Pilot. 8.49pm: Full speed. Portuguese Shoal Buoy abeam Midnight: Light breeze, slight swell, overcast. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388ed: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-038_1.jpg) 8 June 1917 At sea, Halifax to Queenstown, Eire Lat 44.6, Long -60.5 4.00am: Light breeze, slight southerly swell. Dull, overcast and rainy weather. 12 noon: Light breeze. Dull, overcast and rainy weather. 4.00pm: Moderate breeze, slight head sea. Continuous heavy rain. Overcast but clear. Midnight: Moderate breeze. Dull, overcast but clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388ee: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-039_0.jpg) 9 June 1917 At sea, Halifax to Queenstown, Eire Lat 45.0, Long -55.7 4.00am: Moderate breeze and sea, overcast, clear. 8.00am: Moderate breeze, slight head sea. Dull, rainy, overcast but clear. 8.00pm: Moderate Breeze and sea. Continuous heavy rain, Dull, overcast and hazy weather. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388ef: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-039_1.jpg) 10 June 1917 At sea, Halifax to Queenstown, Eire Lat 45.3, Long -51.1 4.00am: Fresh breeze, continuous heavy rain. Dull, overcast but clear. 7.00am: Passed two steamers heading SE by E. 10.00am: Fresh breeze. Dull, cloudy to overcast and clear. 4.00pm: Fresh to moderate head wind and sea. Dull overcast and showery. 5.00pm: Passed Norwegian(?) 4 masted ship Lancing heading N67ºW. 8.00pm: Moderate breeze and sea. Overcast but clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388f0: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-040_0.jpg) 11 June 1917 At sea, Halifax to Queenstown, Eire Lat 46.5, Long -47.3 8.00am: Light breeze, cloudy, fine and clear. 8.15am: Breakdown occurred in Engine room. Stopped to make good defects. 10.00am–12 Noon: Carried out firing exercises. 8.00pm: Light breeze, slight sea, fine, cloudless and clear. 10.55pm: Repairs completed. Proceeded slow. Set course East. Midnight: Light breeze, fine and clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388f1: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-040_1.jpg) 12 June 1917 At sea, Halifax to Queenstown, Eire Lat 46.8, Long -45.5 4.00am: Fresh breeze, moderate following sea. Dull, overcast but clear. 10.00am: Fresh breeze, moderate sea, overcast but clear. 4.00pm: Fresh breeze, moderate NE swell. Fine and clear. 10.00pm: Fresh breeze, moderate sea. Overcast but clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388f2: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-041_0.jpg) 13 June 1917 At sea, Halifax to Queenstown, Eire Lat 47.9, Long -42.3 4.00am: Fresh breeze, moderate sea. Overcast but clear. 8.00am: Moderate breeze and sea, fine, cloudy and clear. 9.35am: Stopped to make good Engine defects. 4.00pm: Light breeze, slight sea. Fine, clear weather. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388f3: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-041_1.jpg) 14 June 1917 At sea, Halifax to Queenstown, Eire Lat 48.5, Long -40.0 1.06pm: Repairs completed. Proceeded full speed. Set course east. 4.00am: Fresh breeze, moderate sea, fine, clear. 4.00–5.30am: Executed repairs to steering gear - hand gear slipped. 8.00am: Fresh following breeze, rough sea, fine, clear weather. 4.00pm: Fresh following breeze, rough sea, fine and clear. 10.00pm: Moderate breeze and sea. Overcast and clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388f4: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-042_0.jpg) 15 June 1917 At sea, Halifax to Queenstown, Eire Lat 49.5, Long -34.7 4.00am: Moderate breeze and sea. Overcast and clear. 12 noon: Moderate breeze and moderate following sea. Cloudy and clear. 4.30pm: Oil Tank passed bound west. 5.30pm: Steamer passed bound west. 8.00pm: Moderate breeze, moderate northwesterly swell. Overcast but clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388f5: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-042_1.jpg) 16 June 1917 At sea, Halifax to Queenstown, Eire Lat 50.6, Long -29.0 4.00am: Fresh breeze, overcast and squally. 12 noon: Fresh breeze, moderate beam sea, cloudy and clear. 3.00pm: Filled No.1 Tank. 4.00pm: Moderate breeze and sea, fine, cloudy and clear. Midnight: Light breeze, moderate sea. Overcast and clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388f6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-043_0.jpg) 17 June 1917 At sea, Halifax to Queenstown, Eire Lat 51.2, Long -23.8 4.00am: Light breeze, smooth sea, overcast but clear. 7.00am: Pumped out No. 2 Tank. 10.45am: Stopped. Carried out excercises. 12 noon: Light breeze, slight swell. Fine, overcast but clear. pm: Pumped out No.1 Tank. 4.00pm: Moderate to fresh following breeze, moderate sea. Dull, overcast but clear. 12 noon: Moderate breeze and sea. Overcast. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388f7: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-043_1.jpg) 18 June 1917 At sea, Halifax to Queenstown, Eire Lat 51.4, Long -17.9 4.00am: Fresh breeze, rough following sea. Overcast and rainy. 9.00am: Pumped out No. 4 Tank. 11.40am: Commenced zigzagging. 2.00pm: Fresh breeze, moderate sea. Fine, clear weather. 5.05pm: Torpedo passed under Ship. 5.20pm: Submarine sighted on the horizon. Steering to NW. 5.50pm: Submarine disappeared from view. 6.30pm: Altered course to ESE. 8.15pm: Altered course SSW. 8.58pm: Altered course WNW. 9.15pm: Stopped. 9.30pm: Sighted boats. 10.15pm: Stopped. Picked up 30 survivors from S/S Elele. 11.06pm: Proceeded ESE. Midnight: Moderate breeze and sea, clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388f8: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-044_0.jpg) 19 June 1917 At sea, Halifax to Queenstown, Eire Lat 52.3, Long -16.8 4.00am: Light breeze, sea smooth, fine and clear. 12 noon: Moderate breeze and sea. Fine, clear weather. 4.00pm: Light breeze, sea smooth, fine and clear. 7.00pm: Enemy Submarine sighted to NW. 7.23–8.10pm: Ship under fire from enemy submarine, various courses steered. Smoke boxes dropped overboard approx No. of rounds fired by submarine 50 (no damage done). Midnight: Moderate breeze and sea, fine and clear. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388f9: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-044_1.jpg) 20 June 1917 At sea, Halifax to Queenstown, Eire Lat 51.9, Long -12.2 6.00am: Moderate breeze and sea, fine, cloudless and clear. 12 noon: Light breeze, moderate sea, fine and clear. 3.10pm: Observed land bearing East. 4.00pm: Light breeze, smooth sea, fine and clear. 7.00pm: Passed close to large piece of wreckage, probably Deck House – 51º 34’ North, 10º 51’ West. 8.00pm: Moderate breeze. Fine, cloudy, clear, showery. 10.00pm: Escort – stopped zigzagging. 4caf8ceacadfd341970388fa: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-045_0.jpg) 21 June 1917 At sea, and at Queenstown, Eire Lat 51.84, Long -8.26 0.08am: Altered course S55ºE. Fastnett N86ºE 15 miles distant. 1.10am: Fastnett N50ºE 11½ miles. 9.35am: Stopped. Pilot boarded. 9.48am: Roche Point abeam. 10.27am: Anchored in 9 fathoms. 2.20pm: Discharged 30 survivors from SS Elele. 7.00pm: Moderate breeze, fine and clear. 4caf8cebcadfd341970388fb: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-045_1.jpg) 22 June 1917 Queenstown, and at sea to Portsmouth Lat 51.7, Long -7.2 5.48am: Weighed anchor. 5.51am: Proceeded to sea. 6.19am: Discharged Pilot off Roche's Point. 6.21am: Roche's Point S21ºW 6.55am: Danuts Rock Light Vessel close. 12 noon: Light breeze, smooth sea, fine and clear. 7.00pm: Moderate breeze, fine and clear. Midnight: Moderate breeze and sea, cloudy to overcast but clear. 4caf8cebcadfd341970388fc: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-046_0.jpg) 23 June 1917 At sea and at Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 4.00am: Moderate breeze, fine, cloudy and clear. 6.10am: Wolf Rock S79ºW 3 miles. 8.35am: Lizards S30ºW 4 miles. 12 noon: Moderate breeze and sea, fine, cloudy and clear. 3.00pm: Eddystone N60ºW 1 mile. 4.00pm: Rame Head close. Slow. 4.15pm: Pilot boarded. Let go starboard anchor, 3 shackles, 6 fathoms. 8.50pm: Tug Assurance made fast. 8.55pm: Pilot boarded. Proceeded to berth. 9.43pm: Secured alongside No. 6 Berth. 4caf8cebcadfd341970388fd: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-046_1.jpg) 24 June 1917 Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 Note: This page contains details time, distance and speed computations for the passage from Halifax to Portsmouth. Moderate breeze. Dull, rainy weather. Mr Euwoldsen OOD. 4caf8cebcadfd341970388fe: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-047_0.jpg) 25 June 1917 Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 am: Started discharging cargo into railway trucks and rafts. 4caf8cebcadfd341970388fe: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-047_0.jpg) 27 June 1917 Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 Care and maintenance party took over ship. 4caf8cebcadfd341970388fe: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-047_0.jpg) 7 July 1917 Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 Ship’s company returned from leave. 4caf8cebcadfd341970388fe: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-047_0.jpg) 10 July 1917 Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 Finished discharging cargo. Crew employed returning stores. 4caf8cebcadfd341970388fe: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-047_0.jpg) 15 July 1917 Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 Shifted ship to No. 3 Jetty Dockyard. 4caf8cebcadfd341970388fe: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-047_0.jpg) 17 July 1917 Portsmouth Lat 50.8, Long -1.12 Navigating party took over ship. Crew discharged to Portsmouth. Paid off. 4caf8cebcadfd341970388ff: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-047_1.jpg) Blank log page 4caf8cebcadfd34197038900: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-048_0.jpg) Note: This is a duplicate of the scan above (ADM 53-68927-047_0.jpg) with the right-hand edge of the page missing. 4caf8cebcadfd34197038901: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-048_1.jpg) W/T Office page containing various hand written notations. 4caf8cebcadfd34197038902: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-049_0.jpg) Page containing various hand written notations. 4caf8cebcadfd34197038903: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-049_1.jpg) Blank log page 4caf8cebcadfd34197038904: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-050_0.jpg) Blank log page 4caf8cebcadfd34197038905: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-050_1.jpg) Blank log page 4caf8cebcadfd34197038906: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-051_0.jpg) Blank log page 4caf8cebcadfd34197038907: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-051_1.jpg) Blank page 4caf8cebcadfd34197038908: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-052_0.jpg) Part of log cover 4caf8cebcadfd34197038909: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-68927/ADM 53-68927-052_1.jpg) Part of log cover |
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