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Submarine Depot Ship, mercantile conversion

Pendant Nos 7C (1.16), AC (1.18). Building 1914 for Royal Hungarian Sea Navigation Co, purchased 1915, launched 4.3.15 Clyde SB, completed as depot ship 11.15. 5,250 tons, 350(oa), 335(pp)x46x18 ft. TE 3200ihp, 14.5kts. Served with submarines, Blyth, 1915-18. Served in WW2. Arrived Faslane 9.49 to break up. (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.

THE VOYAGES OF HMS TITANIA 1919-1924
(More detailed plots follow in the text)

JP map overview

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

LOG BOOK – OCTOBER 1ST 1919 TO 20TH SEPTEMBER 1920


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Details of ship’s displacement, engines and propellers.

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Instructions on how to write down wind force state of the weather and sea disturbance scale.

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Establishment of Ship’s Company:

Officers:

21

Seamen:

79

Boys:

-

Marines:

31

Engine-room Establishment:

63

Other non-executive ratings:

45

Total:

239


BAROMETER:



Mercurial

Name of Maker and number:

Adie A. 329

Height of cistern above sea:

38 feet.

Error of Mercurial Barometer:

-.005


Thermometers for Air Temperature.

Maker and No.

Casella A1881

Wet

Casella A1882.


ARMAMENT.

Nil.


Torpedo armaments.

Nil.


BOATS.


1 cutter

34 feet.

1 cutter

32 feet.

1 steam cutter

32 feet.

1 motorboat

35 feet.

1 motorboat

25 feet.

1 motor whaler

28 feet.

2 whalers

27 feet

2 skiffs

16 feet

1 balsa raft

16 feet

1 gig

20 feet


Followed by miscellaneous information.

Signed A. Sommerville, Captain and R. Stopford, Lieutenant Commander.


THE VOYAGES OF HMS TITANIA 1919

JP map Titania 1919

LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1919


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1 October 1919

Chatham

Lat 51.41, Long 0.55

1 on sick list

6.30 am: Hands cleaning ship and rigging cutter.

9.0 am: Hands drawing stores.

10.0 am: Recommissioned under the command of Captain A. Sommerville DSO RN for service as submarine depot ship, China Station.

1.0 pm: Paid monthly payment.


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2 October 1919

Chatham

Lat 51.41, Long 0.55

2 on sick list

1.0 pm: Carried out listing [inclining] experiments.


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3 October 1919

Chatham

Lat 51.41, Long 0.55

None on sick list.

7.0 am: Hands rigging stages for coaling.

9.0 am: Hands coaling ship.

10.45 am: Finished coaling. Received 60 tons.


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4 October 1919

Chatham

Lat 51.41, Long 0.55

None on sick list

9.0 am: Hands getting in cables after survey and provisioning ship.

10.30 am: Admiral Superintendent inspected ship.

14.30 pm: Lieutenant R.M. Stoppard joined ship.


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5 October 1919

Chatham

Lat 51.41, Long 0.55

1 on sick list

9.0 am: Divisions.

10.0 am: Landed Church parties.


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6 October 1919

Chatham

Lat 51.41, Long 0.55

None on sick list

9.30 am: Hands getting in cable, provisioning ship and hoisting in torpedoes.

Noon: Lieutenant Commander Ditten left ship.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.


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7 October 1919

Chatham

Lat 51.41, Long 0.55

None on sick list

7.30 am: Hands provisioning ship and drawing torpedoes.

Noon: Engineer Lieutenant Humphreys joined ship.

12.30 pm: Lieutenant Reid joined ship.

2.0 pm: Hands hoisting in stores and torpedoes and preparing boats for sea.


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8 October 1919

Chatham

Lat 51.41, Long 0.55

None on sick list

7.30 am: Hands reeving boats falls.

9.30 a: Hands employed about torpedoes, cable and painting ship.

1.0 pm: Hands drawing stores and clearing up jetty.

2.30 pm: Shifted ship to South wall No 3 basin.


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9 October 1919

Chatham

Lat 51.41, Long 0.55

None on sick list

9.30 am: Hands hoisting boats and preparing ship for sea.

12.30 pm: Chief Gunner Spiller left ship.

1.0 pm: M. Lindsey Chief Artificer Engineer left ship.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.



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10 October 1919

From Chatham to Sheerness and at Chatham and Sheerness.

Lat 51.41, Long 0.55

None on sick list

7.30 am: Shifted ship into North Lock.

9.30 am: Left lock and proceeded down stream with pilot. Courses as requisite for approaching Sheerness. 10 knots. Hands preparing for coaling.

10.30 am: Stopped.

10.43 am: Shackled on to No 22 Buoy Sheerness. Coal lighters came alongside.

1.0 pm: Hands coaling ship.

9.0 pm: Stopped coaling.


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11 October 1919

Sheerness

Lat 51.45, Long 0.77

None on sick list

5.30 am: Hands coaling ship.

11.45 am: Finished coaling. Received 410 tons.

1.0 am: Hands hoisting in frozen meat.

1.15 pm: Commenced swinging ship, tug secured astern.

2.30 pm: Stopped swinging.


THE VOYAGES OF HMS TITANIA
Voyage from UK to Sri Lanka

JP map Titania UK - Sri Lanka

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12 October 1919

Sheerness

Lat 51.45, Long 0.77

2 on sick list

10.0 am: Mr Holmes Artificer Engineer joined ship.


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13 October 1919

From Sheerness to Portsmouth

Lat 51.45, Long 0.77

3 on sick list

9.0 am: Hands preparing for sea and hoisting in ammunition.

1.0 pm: Swung ship for deviation of compasses.

3.5 pm: Finished swinging.

3.32 pm: Slipped and proceeded out of harbour. Course and speed as requisite.

3.55 pm: Stopped to secure anchor.

4.5 pm: Proceeded 60 revolutions.

4.18 pm: At Outer Bar buoy. Course as requisite through Oaze Deep and Black Deep.

5.40 pm: Course as requisite through Edinburgh Channel.

6.0 pm: At East Shingles Buoy. Course S43E.

6.20 pm: Altered course S23E.

7.0 pm: N. Foreland Light: N83W, N. Goodwin Light: S7E. Altered course S34W.

7.27 pm: Gulls Buoy: abeam. Altered course S45W.

7.50 pm: Gull Light Vessel: abeam. Altered course S18W.

8.23 pm: S. Goodwin Light Vessel: abeam 1/4 mile. Altered course S53W. Exercised sea boats crew.

10.25 pm: Dungeness Light: abeam 5 miles.

10.30 pm: Altered course S73W.


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Records for deviation of compasses


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14 October 1919

From Sheerness to Portsmouth, or At Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

4 on sick list

12.15 am: Royal Sovereign Light: N80W

1.22 am: Royal Sovereign Light Vessel: abeam 4 miles. Altered course N80W.

2.32 am: Altered course N86W.

5.0 am: Sighted Owers Light: N57W.

5.48 am: Owers Light: abeam 4. 1/2 miles. Altered course N32W.

6.30 am: Nab: N32W. Owers: East. Altered course N18W.

7.0 am: Altered course N37W.

7.55 am: Warner Light Vessel: abeam. Altered course as requisite for Spit Head.

8.0 am: Slow.

8.8 am: Stopped.

8.10 am: Came to Port anchor in 6 fathoms, veered to 4 shackles.

9.0 am: Divisions. Prayers.

Hands painting ship.

3.27 pm: Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite up Portsmouth harbour with pilot.

4.0 pm: Stopped.

4.9 pm: Secured to No.4 Buoy.

Note by the log keeper: [Wednesday 15 October missed out in error and written up after Sat. 18 Oct.] RhS


To keep up with the chronology I put the dates in correct order.


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15 October 1919

Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

3 on sick list

10.30 am: Hands painting ships side and taking off sea gear.

2.0 pm: Hands getting up ammunition.


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16 October 1919

Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

2 on sick list

12.30 pm: Paymaster Lieutenant Commander Jordan left ship.

3.50 pm: Submarines L19 and L20 secured alongside


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17 October 1919

Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

3 on sick list

6.15 am: Submarine L8 secured alongside.

7.0 am: Submarine L5 secured alongside.

8.0 am: Divisions.

Hands painting ships side and clearing up decks and as requisite.

3.0 m: Lieutenant Spragge joined ship.

5.0 pm: Watch employed cleaning gangways.


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18 October 1919

Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

1 on sick list


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19 October 1919

Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

2on sick list

2.30 pm: Lieutenant Thompson joined ship.


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20 October 1919

Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

1 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands scrubbing decks and turning out motorboat.

9.30 am: Hands employed painting ships side and working on upper deck as requisite.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

8.0 pm: 9 ratings joined ship.


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21 October 1919

Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

4 on sick list

7.40 am: L2 secured alongside.

10.0 am: Hands employed hoisting in War Heads and painting ship.

12.30 pm: Engineer Commander Horsley joined ship.

6.0 pm: Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Aveling joined ship.

10.0 pm: 13 ratings joined ship.


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22 October 1919

Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

5 on sick list

8.0 am: L2 cast off.

11.30 am: Engineer Commander Bury left ship.

5 on sick list

12.20 pm: L8 secured alongside.

12.45 pm: L5 secured alongside.

2.0 pm: Discharged 13 ratings.


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23 October 1919

Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6 on sick list

11.30 am: 4 ratings joined ship.

1.15 pm: Ammunition lighter secured alongside.

2.30 pm: Hands hoisting in ammunition.

5.0 pm: Watch stowing ammunition.

2 ratings discharged from ship.

10.0 pm: 2 ratings joined ship.


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24 October 1919

Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands employed preparing towing pendant for towing aft.

2.0 am: Hands employed as in forenoon and drawing torpedo stores.


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25 October 1919

Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

5 on sick list

7.0 am: Read Warrant No 1.

8.0 am: Divisions. Prayers.

9.0 am: Tested life buoys.

10.0 am: Hands taking in provisions. Granted weekend leave.

5.0 pm: 11 ratings joined ship from R.N.B. Chatham.


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26 October 1919

Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

6 on sick list

7.30 pm: 3 ratings (marines) joined ship from R.N.B. Chatham.


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27 October 1919

Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

7 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands preparing for coaling. Submarines shoved off.

8.0 am: Coal lighters came alongside.

10.0 am: Hands coaling ship.

3.20 pm: Finished coaling. Received 130 tons.

5.30 pm: Submarines came alongside.


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28 October 1919

Portsmouth

Lat 50.81, Long -1.11

3 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands securing gear on upper deck and boar deck for sea.

2.0 pm: Hands preparing ship for sea and drawing stores from dockyard.

6.0 m: 16 ratings joined ship.

10.0 pm: Lieutenant Commander Mac Gill joined ship for passage.


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29 October 1919

From Portsmouth to Gibraltar.

Lat 49.95, Long -2.70

Position above is at 8pm.

Position at Noon: Off Nab Light Vessel

6 on sick list

8.0 am: Divisions. Prayers.

Surgeon Lieutenant Keller left ship.

11.0 am: Slipped and proceeded as requisite out of harbour with pilot.

11.23 am: Pilot left off outer bar buoy.

11.30 am: Proceeded 10 knots. Course as requisite for Warner Light Vessel. Submarines L2, 5, 6, 8, 19 and 20 in company.

11.40 am: Warner Light vessel: abeam 1/4 mile. Course S31E.

12.10 p: Nab: abeam 1 mile. Altered course S8W, 12 knots.

12.20 pm: Altered course S82W.

1.18 pm: Altered course S72W.

1.20 pm: Reduced to 6 knots. Submarines took up cruising formation in 2 divisions in line ahead disposed 5 cables on either quarter.

1.44 pm: 12 knots.

1.45 pm: Dunnose: N63E. St Catherines Light House: N3W.

2.25 pm: 10 knots.

2.50 pm: 12 knots.

3.25 pm: 8 knots. (L5 a long way astern).

3.45 pm: Altered course S76W.

3.55 pm: 11 knots.

5.0 pm: L6, 20, 5 and 8 somewhat astern of station.

Midnight: 6 knots. L5 stopped due to water in fuel.


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30 October 1919

From Portsmouth to Gibraltar.

Position at 8 am: Lat 48.93, Long -5.06

Position at Noon: Lat 48.25, Long -5.52

Position at 8 pm: Lat 47.06, Long -6.75

Lat 48.2, Long -5.9

1.8 am: L5 correct.

Exercised boats crew. 2 minutes.

1.43 am: 12 knots.

3.0 am: Exercised close Water Tight doors. 6 minutes.

5.35 am: Sighted Ushant (Ouessant) Light: S33W (glare).

6.35 am: 6 knots. Both divisions much astern.

8.0 am: Divisions in station. Altered course S45W. 12 knots.

11.11 am: 6 knots. L2 stopped starboard engine owing to hot bearing,

11.40 am: 10 1/2 knots.

2.05 pm: Exercised sea boats crew 1 1/2 minutes.

3.0 pm: 8 knots.

3.10 pm: 10 1/2 knots.

3.25 pm: Exercised close Water Tight doors. 5 minutes.


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31 October 1919

From Portsmouth to Gibraltar.

Position at 8 am: Lat 45.01, Long-8.53

Position at Noon: Lat 44.33, Long -8.80

Position at 8 pm: Lat 43.01, Long -9.68

2 on sick list

2.35 am: Altered course S55W to avoid steamer.

3.0 am: Altered course S45W.

5.40 am: Large flashes sheet lightning SE.

8.0 am: All submarines except L2 astern of station.

11.30 am: L2 and 6 in station. Remainder astern of station.

4.2 pm: Altered course S58W to avoid steamer.

4.17 pm: Resumed course S45W.

4.55 pm: Sighted land: SSE.

6.35 pm: C. Villano Light: S51E.

7.50 pm: Sighted Finisterre Light: S45E.

8.30 pm: 75 revolutions.

9.12 pm: Altered course S16W.

8.55 pm: Finisterre Light: abeam.

9.12 pm: Altered course S16W.

10.0 pm: Finisterre Light: N 81E.

Exercised sea boat crew. 3 minutes.

Exercised Close Water Tight doors. 6 minutes.

L2 and 6 in station, remainder astern.



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1919


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1 November 1919

From Portsmouth to Gibraltar.

Position at 8 am: Lat 41.01, Long -9.68

Position at Noon: Lat 40.55, Long -9.80

Position at 8 pm: Lat 39.35, Long -9.75

3 on sick list

1.15 am: Altered course to South to avoid steamer.

1.20 am: Resumed course S16W.

3.10 am: L8 steering gear jambed.

3.22 am: 6 knots (36 revolutions).

3.40 am: First division closed L8.

4.25 am: L6 proceeded independently to secure gear on upper deck.

5.0 am: L6 rejoined

8.30 am: 54 revolutions.

9.50 am: 51 revolutions.

Noon: L5 and 8 well astern.

12.35 pm: L5 hoisted Not Under Control balls. Those were two black balls hoisted at the mast http://www.gwpda.org/naval/lights.htm

1.30 pm: L5 hauled down.

2.35 pm: 54 revolutions.

Hands make and mend clothes, except watch on deck painting, scrapping and cleaning out boats. L6 in station - remainder astern.

4.48 pm: Burling Island: S5E.

6.0 pm: Altered course to avoid sailing ship.

7.34 pm: Sighted Burling Island Light: abeam 12 miles.

8.0 pm: Burling Island Light: N88E.

8.30 pm: Sighted C. Roca Light: S4E.

10.0 pm: C. Roca Light: S 21E. Burling Island Light: N46E.

11.0 pm: C. Roca Light: S46E.

11.55 pm: Sighted C. Espichel Light: S30E.


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2 November 1919

From Portsmouth to Gibraltar.

Position at 8 am: Lat 35.58, Long -9.20

Position at Noon: Lat 36.98, Long -9.06

Position at 8 pm: Lat 36.48, Long -7.51

3 on sick list

12.25 am: Sighted C. Razo Light: S80E.

12.30 am: Sighted Cascaes Light: S82E.

12.35 am: C. Razo Light: abeam.

12.40 am: Cascaes Light: abeam.

1.30 am: Espichel Light: S59E. C. Roca Light: N39E.

3.5 am: Espichel Light: abeam.

3.45 am: Altered course to avoid steamer.

4.0 am: First division and L6 in station, remainder astern.

5.20 am: Espichel Light: N42 1/2E.

6.30 am: 60 revolutions.

7.10 am: Altered course S8E.

9.30 am: Divisions. Divine Service on mess deck.

10.0 am: C. St Vincent: S24E.

11.0 am: Altered courseS53E. C. St Vincent Light House: S71E.

12.15 pm: C. St Vincent: abeam 3 miles.

1.45 pm: Predade Point Light House: N33E. C. St Vincent: N41W.

4.0 pm: L5 astern of station, remainder in station.

11.45 pm: Altered course S48E to avoid steamer.


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3 November 1919

From Portsmouth to Gibraltar, or At Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

7 on sick list

12.10 am: Resumed course S53E.

1.27 am: Cadiz Light: abeam.

1.40 am: C. Trafalgar Light: S85E.

3.15 am: Sighted C. Spartel Light: S17E.

4.0 am: Tarifa Light: S81E. Trafalgar Light: N3E. Spartel Light: S1E. Altered course S76E.

5.25 am: Sighted Almina Point Light: S67E.

5.44 am: Tarifa Light: abeam 2 miles.

6.0 am: Altered course N76E. Europa Point Light: N62E. Tarifa Point Light: N 45W.

6.25 am: Detached submarines under L2.

6.45 am: Carnero Point: abeam 3 miles. Altered course as requisite for Gibraltar Bay.

7.20 am: Course and speed as requisite for entering Gibraltar Harbour by S. entrance.

8.15 am: Secured to South Mole alongside No 3 shed.

12.30 pm: Hands coaling ship.

3.20 pm: Finished coaling. Received 140 tons.

10.45 pm: Hands securing ship.


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4 November 1919

Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

7 on sick list

9.0 am: Submarines L2, 6, 8 and 19 secured alongside, Port side.

10.0 am: Sub Lieutenant Ritchings left ship discharged to Cormorant. Receiving ship at Gibraltar.

1.0 pm: Hands employed cleaning out boats.


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5 November 1919

Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

5 on sick list

5.0 am: Heavy squalls.

6.30 am: Hands turning and securing first cutter.

8.0 am: Divisions. Prayers. Hands to physical drill.

9.30 am: Hands cleaning and painting boats and scraping forecastle.

11.0 am: Discharged 1 rating to hospital.

1.0 pm: Landed officer of Patrol.

2.0 pm: Hands cleaning ship’s side.

4.0 pm: Leave to two watches till 7 am.

9.0 pm: Rounds.


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6 November 1919

Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

7 on sick list

6.30 am: Hands getting out gangway and scrubbing decks.

5.0 pm: Read warrant No 2.


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7 November 1919

Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

8 on sick list


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8 November 1919

From Gibraltar to Malta, or At Gibraltar

Lat 36.15, Long -5.37

Position at 8 pm: Lat 36.18, Long -4.60

8 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands scrubbing decks and securing gear for sea.

3.10 pm: Submarines cast off and proceeded out of harbour.

4.25 pm: Cast off from jetty with tug.

4.35 pm: Cast off tug. Course and speed as requisite out of S. entrance.

4.45 pm: 72 revolutions.

5.0 pm: Carnero Point: West. Gibraltar N. Summit: North. Course S80E.

5.30 pm: Europa Point Light: N73W. Almina Point: S30W. Altered course S87E. Speed 12 knots. Flotilla took up cruising organization No 1.

7.45 pm: Sighted Torre da Calabunas Light: N17E. Almina Point Light: S74W.


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9 November 1919

From Gibraltar to Malta

Position at 8 am: Lat 36.46, Long -1.56

Position at Noon: Lat 34.56, Long -0.61

Position at 8 pm: Lat 36.71, Long 0.78

4 on sick list

12.22 am: Sighted C. Sacratif Light: N12E.

12.39 am: C. Sacratif Light: abeam 21 miles.

5.0 am: C. de Gata Light: N29E.

6.30 am: Altered course S86E. C. de Gata: N22W.

6.40 am: L5 about 3 miles astern of station proceeding with one engine.

9.55 am: L5 lost sight of astern.

Hands to Divine Service.

3.0 pm: Stopped with flotilla except L8 who proceeded on course 082 degrees.

3.30 pm: Hands to bathe. Lowered sea boat.

3.50 pm: Hoisted sea boat.

5.23 pm: Proceeded 10 knots. Course S86E.

8.20 pm: Sighted C. Tenez Light: S54E.

9.44 pm: Altered course N84E to avoid steamer.

10.0 pm: C. Tenez Light: S9E 15 miles.

10.15 pm: Altered course S86E.


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10 November 1919

From Gibraltar to Malta

Position at 8 am: Lat 36.96, Long 3.15

Position at Noon: Lat 37.03, Long 4.08

Position at 8 pm: Lat 37.13, Long 5.51

10 on sick list

12.25 am: C. Tenez Light: S60E.

1.0 am: Put clocks on 20 minutes.

1.25 am: Skersel Light: S32E.

3.30 am: Altered course S88E to avoid steamer.

3.55 am: Altered course S86E.

4.0 am: Sighted C. Carine Light: S66E.

5.12 am: C. Matifu Light: S61E.

5.55 am: C. Carine Light: abeam 7 1/2 miles.

6.15 am: Slow.

6.20 am: Stopped.

6.23 am: Hauled in log showing 386.4. L2, 19, 20 and 6 proceeded independently.

7.0 am: H.M.S. "Torch" passed steering W. Hands scrubbing upper deck and preparing to tow L5.

7.50 am: Proceeded 6 knots with L5 in tow. Course S84E.

8.0 am: C. Matifa Light House: S16E. C. Caxine Light House: S57W.

8.7 am: 72 revolutions.

8.20 am: L5 going revolutions for 9 knots.

11.40 am: Parted tow.

11.42 am: Stopped.

Noon: C. Bengut Light House: S 72W. C. Corbelin Light House: S59E. Current SE 1 knot.

1.45 pm: 60 revolutions. Hands preparing hawsers for towing.

2.3 pm: 70 revolutions.

2.17 pm: Stopped to take L5 in tow.

3.0 pm: Slow ahead to tauten tow.

3.10 pm: 8 knots.

3.12 pm: Tow parted. Stopped, hauled in tow.

3.30 pm: Slow ahead.

3.40 pm: Course N89E. 10 knots, L5 in company.

4.10 pm: 10 1/2 knots.

4.33 pm: C. Sigli Light House: S24W. C. Carbon Light House: S29E.

5.25 pm: 9 1/2 knots.

5.35 pm: 9 knots.

5.45 pm: Cape Carbon Light: S7W. Sigli Light: S 63 1/2W.

8.5 pm: 57 revolutions.

9.50 pm: Altered course to avoid steamer.

10.40 pm: Resumed course N89E.

10.55 pm: C. Bougaroni Light: S58E.


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11 November 1919

From Gibraltar to Malta

Position at 8 am: Lat 37.21, Long 7.93

Position at Noon: Lat 37.23, Long 8.70

Position at 8 pm: Lat 37.45, Long 10.26

9 on sick list

12.25 am: C. Bougaroni Light: abeam 9 1/2 miles.

12.55 am: 55 revolutions.

1.0 am: Altered course S80 1/2E.

Put clocks on 20 minutes.

2.0 am: 57 revolutions.

2.15 am: Sighted C. de Fer Light: S54 1/2E.

2.50 am: C Bougaroni Light: S75 1/2W, Srigina Island: S8 1/2W, C de Fer Light: S46E.

4.43 am: Sighted C. de Garde Light: S48E, C. de Fer Light: S44W.

4.45 am: 9 knots.

6.0 am: C. de Garde Light: S27E.

11.0 am: Stopped. Sounded "Still" and stopped all work in commemoration of anniversary of signing armistice.

11.2 am: Carry on. Proceeded S80 1/2E, 9 1/2 knots. Passed 2 minesweepers steering E.

1.10 pm: 57 revolutions.

1.40 pm: Altered course N84E.

2.0 pm: C. Serrat: S85E, abeam starboard: Galita Island: N16W. Altered course N74E.

4.0 pm: Fratelli Rock (302): S34W. Evening quarters.

5.10 pm: Sighted Ras Engela: S44E.

5.55 pm: Sighted Cani Rock Light: S71E.

5.57 pm: Cani Rock Light: S69E, Biserta Light: S13 1/2E, Ras Engela Light: S60W

8.0 pm: Altered course S63E. Cani Rock Light: S56W.

9.0 pm: Cani Rock Light: W.

9.48 pm: Sighted C. Bon Light: S45E.

Midnight: C. Bon Light. S56W, abeam starboard: Zembra Island: S8E.


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12 November 1919

From Gibraltar to Malta

Position at 8 am: Lat 36.78, Long 12.45

Position at Noon: Lat 36.37, Long 13.58

8 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks on 20 minutes.

4.8 am: Sighted Pantellaria Island: S40E.

4.18 am: Sighted Point Spadillo: S44E.

4.30 am: 57 revolutions.

4.50 am: Pantellaria Light: S30E.

4.55 am: 60 revolutions.

6.0 am: Telegraphs to full speed. Altered course S59E. Parted company with L5.

6.30 am: N. Ex. Pantellaria Island: S79W, S. Ex. Pantellaria Island: S30W and land in sight: N60E.

7.15 am: L5 out of sight astern. Hands scrubbing decks.

9.0 am: Pantellaria Light House: N70W.

12.30 pm: Sighted Gozo Island: S50E.

12.35 pm: Sighted land: N50E.

1.9 pm: C. Bombardo (Gozo): S38E.

2.0 pm: 12 knots.

2.15 pm: Altered course S48E. Hands cleaning boats and preparing for entering harbour.

3.30 pm: Gozo North Extremity: N79W, South Extremity: S29W. Altered course S40E.

4.0 pm: Castile F.S.: S8E, Ponta Tal Akrash: West.

4.15 pm: Altered course as requisite for Grand Harbour.

4.38 pm: Stopped off entrance.

4.44 pm: Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite into Grand Harbour.

5.10 pm: Shackled onto No 12 Buoy. Bighi Bay.

Lieutenant Commander Mac Gill discharged to "Egmont".

Leave to 2 watches till 11 pm.

9.55 pm: L5 secured alongside Port side.


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13 November 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

10 on sick list

7.10 am: L5 cast off.

7.15 am: Slipped from buoy and proceeded to dockyard creek with pilot and tugs. Worked engines as requisite.

7.40 am: Let go Starboard anchor and veered to 5 shackles.

8.0 am: Secured to 10 and 10A buoys, dockyard creek. Hands reeling wires. L2, 19 and 20 secured alongside.

2.40 pm: L2, 5, 19 and 20 shoved off.


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14 November 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

10 on sick list

6.40 am: Coal lighters secured alongside.

6.50 am: Commenced coaling, Maltese labour.

9.50 am: Finished coaling. Hands cleaning ship.

L2 sailed for exercises at sea.

12.15 pm: L2 returned to harbour.

6.0 pm: H.M.S. "Concord" arrived. Her story at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Concord_(1916)


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15 November 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

1 on sick list

10.30 am: L2, 5, 19 and 20 secured alongside Port side. L6 and 8 secured alongside Starboard side.


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16 November 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

1 on sick list

9.15 am: Divisions.

Landed church parties.

11.0 am: Held Divine Service on board.


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17 November 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

3 on sick list

9.20 am: L6 sailed for exercises.

10.55 am: L19 sailed for exercises.

3.5 pm: L20 shoved off and secured to buoy astern.

3.50 pm: L6 returned and secured to buoy.

4.10 pm: L19 returned and secured alongside.

4.25 pm: L5 proceeded to dockyard neck.


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18 November 1919

Malta.

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

9 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands preparing ship for leaving harbour.

10.0 am: Hands painting funnel and water line.

12.30 pm: L6 secured alongside.

2.30 pm: L2 shoved off and secured to buoy.

2.50 pm: L5 proceeded to dockyard.


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19 November 1919

From Valetta Harbour to Lazaretto Creek, or at Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

8 on sick list

7.45 am: L6 and 8 proceeded to buoy astern.

8.50 am: Slipped from buoy.

9.10 am: Weighed Starboard anchor. Proceeded out of harbour as requisite and into Marsa Musciat.

10.13 am: Let go Port anchor, veered to 5 shackles.

10.22 am: Shackled onto B buoy Lazaretto Creek.

10.40 am: Secured to B stern buoy. Employed pilot and tugs for turning in Grand Harbour

Ship: Met: L2, L6, L19, L8, L20


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20 November 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

9 on sick list

3.0 pm: Lost overboard by accident large hazelrod fender.


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21 November 1919

Malta

11 on sick list

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.0 am: Divisions. Prayers. Hands to physical drill.

9.30 am: Hands painting ship. Marines to infantry drill.

11.0 am: Tested life buoys and magazine flooding valves.

1.30 pm: Hands painting ship.

4.30 pm: Leave to blue and white watches from 4.30 till 7 am.


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22 November 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

10 on sick list

1.30 pm: Leave to blue and white watches from 1.30 to 7 am, to ordinary seamen till 10.30 pm.


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23 November 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

11 on sick list

8.0 am: Landed R.C. church party.

9.15 am: Divisions. Landed Presbyterian Church party.

10.30 am: Held Divine Service.

1.30 pm: Special leave to 2 watches till 7 am.


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24 November 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

13 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands painting ship. Torpedo Gunners party in dockyard.

1.0 pm: Hands painting ship on forecastle and after derricks and scraping and painting on boat deck.


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25 November 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

10 on sick list

1.0 pm: Embarked one cot case from HMS "Craigie". A minesweeper of the Hunt Class.

5.0 pm: Discharged cot case to hospital.


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26 November 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

17 on sick list

4.0 am: Lost overboard by accident Rug hearth Patt. 129 B.

10.30 am: Hands painting ship and reeving motorboats falls.


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27 November 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

14 on sick list


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28 November 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

13 on sick list

8.40 am: L20 shoved off for engine trial.

10.30 am: Hands painting ship and turning boats falls.

Marines to infantry drill.

1.55 pm: L20 secured alongside.


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29 November 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

12 on sick list


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30 November 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

6 on sick list

7.30 am: Landed R.C. Church party.

9.15 am: Divisions. Held Divine Service.

Landed Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church parties



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1919


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1 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list

8.0 am: Dressed ship overall in honour of H.M. Queen Alexandra's birthday.

9.20 am: L 20 shoved off.

Noon: Paraded guard in honour of Her Majesty's birthday.

12.25 pm: L20 returned and secured alongside.

12.45 pm: Landed football party.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 3.


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2 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list

8.25 am: L2 and L19 proceeded to sea for exercises.

9.40 am: L20 proceeded to dockyard.

12.45 pm: L2 and L19 secured alongside.


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3 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

6 on sick list

3.0 pm: 1 rating discharged to Egmont. R.N. Base at Malta.


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4 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list

8.20 am: L2 and L19 proceeded to sea for exercises.

12.10 pm: L2 and L19 returned and secured alongside.


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5 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

8 on sick list

4.0 am: L19 sailed for exercises.

6.0 am: L2 sailed for exercises.

9.25 am: L2 secured alongside.

9.30 am: L19 secured alongside


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6 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

9 on sick list


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7 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

8 on sick list

9.15 am: Divisions.

9.30 am: Held Divine Service on Mess deck.

9.30 am: landed R.C. Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church parties.

1.0 pm: Landed party for rifle range.


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8 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

9 on sick list

8.10 am: Read Warrant No 4.

10.0 am: Hands painting ship, rigging diving boat, hoisting out torpedoes and embarking stores.

1.30 pm: Hands painting ship and embarking stores.

5.0 pm: Watch striking down stores.


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9 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

12 on sick list

9.15 am: L2 and L19 proceeded out of harbour for exercises.

12.15 pm: L2 and L19 secured alongside.

6.0 pm: Lost overboard by accident Hand Lamps 1 in No.


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10 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

9 on sick list

7.55 am: L6 shoved off and proceeded to dock.

11.0 am: Sub Lieutenant Castens discharged to hospital.


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11 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

11 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands cleaning ship and testing submersible pump.


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12 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

15 on sick list

2.0 pm: Hands cleaning ship and rigging boat deck for dance.


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13 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list


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14 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed R.C. Church party.

9.15 am: Divisions.

Held Divine Service.


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15 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list

8.0 am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill.

10.0 am: Hands painting ship and as requisite.

1.30 pm: Hands painting ship and refitting boats gear and as requisite.


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16 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

11 on sick list

8.15 am: L19 proceeded to sea for 1" aiming practice.

8.30 am: L2 and L8 proceeded to sea for exercises.

9.10 am: Commenced coaling. Maltese labour.

11.30 am: L8 and L19 returned and secured to buoys.

12.10 pm: L2 returned and secured alongside L8.

2.5 pm: Finished coaling. Received 260 tons.


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17 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

11 on sick list

9.45 am: L2 and L8 secured alongside.

11.45 am: L19 secured alongside.

Cautioned Mr E.A. Williams Artificer Engineer to be more careful in future when in charge of the engines of a submarine. (Ad. Letter N.L. 34220) Followed by the signature of E.A. Williams Art Engr.


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18 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

11 on sick list

Saturday routine.

8.40 am: L2 and L19 shoved off and proceeded for exercises.


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19 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

8 on sick list

9.30 am: Gunners party working in dockyard. Remainder painting ship.


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20 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list


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21 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

6 on sick list

8.30 am: Landed R.C. Church party.

9.0 am: Divisions. Landed Presbyterians.

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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22 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

8 on sick list

4.5 pm: L20 secured alongside.


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23 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

6 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands painting ship and rigging concert stage.


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24 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list

2.30 am: Pumping out motor boar as necessary.

9.0 am: L20 shoved off and proceeded to sea for exercises.

11.53 am: L20 secured alongside.


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25 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

8 on sick list

9.45 am: Held Divine Service.


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26 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list

L6 secured alongside.


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27 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

11 on sick list

9.15 am: Divisions.

Landed Church parties.

Held Divine Service.


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28 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

Person: Ill: 11

11 on sick list


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29 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

10 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands rigging stages for painting.

10.0 am: Hands painting ships side.

2.0 pm: Hands painting ships side.


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30 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

10 on sick list

8.45 am: L6 and L20 shoved off and proceeded for exercises.

12.10 pm: L20 secured alongside.

3.50 pm: L6 secured alongside.


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31 December 1919

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list

9.15 am: L6 shoved off and proceeded for carrying out towing trials.

11.30 am: L6 secured alongside.

Cash on charge beginning of quarter 25.5

Cash received during quarter 1146.0

Cash expended during quarter 760.0

Cash remaining 31st Dec (12pm) 411.5


THE VOYAGES OF HMS TITANIA 1920

JP map Titania 1920

LOGS FOR JANUARY 1920


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1 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

12 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.0 am: Divisions.

8.15 am: L6 and L20 shoved off and proceeded out of harbour.

10.30 am: Hands painting ship. Paid monthly payment.

11.50 am: L20 secured alongside.

12.10 pm: L6 secured alongside.

2.30 pm: Hands painting ship.


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2 January 1920


Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

13 on sick list

9.0 am: Lost overboard by accident Paint brushes Patt. 13 6 in No.

11.30 am: Tested magazine flooding valves.


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3 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

12 on sick list


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4 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

12 on sick list

8.30 am: Landed R.C. Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church parties.

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.

4.30 pm: Hands preparing ship for leaving buoys.

6.0 pm: L6 shoved off and secured to buoy.


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5 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

10 on sick list

3.30 am: L20 shoved off.

4.30 am: L19 shoved off.

4.45 am: L2 shoved off.

Hands getting in fenders and preparing for leaving harbour.

6.0 am: L6 shoved off.

6.30 am: L8 shoved off.

7.30 am: Tug secured alongside. Pilot embarked.

7.40 am: Slipped aft.

7.47 am: Unshackled forward.

8.0 am: Weighed anchor and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite out of harbour.

8.30 am: Steaming as requisite off entrance to Grand Harbour.

9.50 am: Entered Grand Harbour.

10.20 am: Secured alongside Burmola Wharf. Pilot and tug for berthing ship.

1.30 pm: Hands getting in gangways and cleaning ship.

5.30 pm: Read Warrant No 8.


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6 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

11 on sick list

8.0 am: Landed submarine range party.

9.0 am: Hands painting ship. Torpedo training class at instruction.

9.5 am: L20 secured alongside.

9.10 am: L6 secured alongside.

1.0 pm: Hands employed on boat deck painting and getting in stores.

3.0 pm: Torpedo Gunners party in dockyard.


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7 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

13 on sick list

9.10 am: L6 and L20 shoved off and proceeded to sea for exercises. Hands spreading after well deck awning and drawing torpedo stores.

3.5 pm: L6 and L20 secured alongside.

4.0 pm: Cautioned Mr D.F. Croft Mate as to his conduct in being impertinent to the First Lieutenant of L19 in the presence of the P.O.'s. Followed by the signature of D.F. Croft.


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8 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

14 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands employed as requisite. One boats crutch lost overboard by accident.

11.0 am: L2 and L19 shoved off and proceeded into dock.

14.30 pm: Lieutenant Tweedy discharged to Bighi Hospital.


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9 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

8 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands provisioning ship.

2.30 pm: Hands provisioning ship.


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10 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

8 on sick list


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11 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

10 on sick list

9.15 am: Divisions.

10.15 am: Held Divine Service.


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12 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

10 on sick list

8.0 am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill.

Hands in dockyard drawing stores.

9.45 am: L8 slipped and proceeded under crane.

Noon: Mr Tierney Boatswain joined ship.

1.0 pm: Lost overboard by accident one hand scrubber


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13 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

9 on sick list

8.50 am: L20 shoved off.

Hands drawing stores and painting ships side.

9.20 a: L6 shoved off and left harbour.

11.50 am: L6 and L20 secured alongside.

1.30 pm: Hands drawing Carpenters stores and painting ships side.


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14 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

9 on sick list

9.0 am: Dressed ship with masthead flags in honour of Greek New Year.

11.0 am: Hands drawing stores and reeving new boats falls.


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15 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

Ship: Met: L6, L20

8 on sick list

9.0 am: L20 and L6 slipped and proceeded to carry out battle practice firing.

1.25 pm: L6 secured alongside.

1.35 pm: L20 secured alongside.


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16 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

sick list not recorded

11.0 am: Mr Harris Boatswain left ship.

1.0 pm: Hands refitting lifelines, painting out boats and drawing stores.


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17 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

5 on sick list


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18 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

4 on sick list

8.0 am: U.S.S. Pittsburgh arrived. She was first named U.S.S. Pennsylvania and 1913 renamed U.S.S. Pittsburgh to free the name for a new battleship. Her full story at http://freepages.military.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cacunithistories/USS_Pennsylvania.html

9.45 am: Held Divine Service.

10.0 am: Landed Church parties.


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19 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

4 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands painting out boats and as requisite.

2.0 pm: Hands drawing stores and painting out boats.


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20 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

6 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands drawing stores, refitting lifelines and painting out boats.

9.45 am: L2 shoved off and proceeded under crane.

1.30 pm: Hands painting and refitting boats gear.

2.30 pm: L2 secured alongside.


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21 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

9 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands returning Bosun stores to dockyard.


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22 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

9 on sick list

8.40 am: L5 slipped and proceeded to sea.

8.50 am: L6 slipped and proceeded to sea.

11.55 am: L6 secured alongside.

2.0 pm: Hands returning stores, refitting wires and as requisite.

4.10 pm: L5 secured alongside.


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23 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

10 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands employed painting out boats, returning stores and as requisite.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.


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24 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

10 on sick list


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25 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

9 on sick list

9.50 am: Held Church on mess deck.

Landed C. of E. Church party


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26 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

8 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands stowing timber on boat deck and cleaning ship.

8.0 am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill.

Hands rigging awnings and derricks.

9.50 am: L5 and L8 proceeded out of harbour.

9.25 am: L2 proceeded out of harbour.

11.0 am: L2 secured alongside.

5.0 pm: L5 and L8 secured alongside.


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27 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list

8.40 am: L5 and L6 proceeded to sea for exercises.

12.5 pm: L5 secured alongside.

1.45 pm: L6 secured alongside.


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28 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

9 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands rigging side screens on boat deck and cleaning out boats.

3.30 pm: Watch hoisting in torpedoes and provisions.


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29 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

10 on sick list

8.45 am: L5 and L20 left harbour for exercises.

Noon: L5 and L20 secured alongside.

5.0 pm: Read Warrant No 10.


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30 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list

7.30 am: Took over duties of Guard.


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31 January 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

4 on sick list

9.0 am: L8 proceeded under crane.

11.40 am: L8 secured alongside.



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1920


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1 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list

2.55 am: L33 entered harbour and anchored in Bighi Bay.

6.30 am: Hands cleaning ship.

7.10 am: L33 secured alongside.9.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.15 am: Divisions.

9.50 am: Held Divine Service.


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Records for deviation of compasses


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2 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

Visited: L2, L5, L19, L20

Ship: Met: L33

5 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands preparing ship for sea.

9.0 am: Cast off from Burmola wharf. Proceeded as requisite with tugs and pilot.

9.25 am: Cast off tugs. Pilot left. Course and speed as requisite out of harbour.

9.40 am: Started swinging ship outside breakwater. Steaming as requisite.

11.30 am: Finished swinging. Stopped.

11.30 am: St Elmo B.W. Light House: S75W. Zonkor Beacon: S3W.

Hands preparing for securing to buoy.

1.15 pm: Course and speed as requisite for entering Marsa Musciet Harbour.

1.40 pm: Tug secured alongside and Pilot came on board.

1.57 pm: Let go Port anchor.

2.15 pm: Shackled out to B buoy, Lazaretto creek. Secured stern to B stern buoy. Head South-Easterly. Veered to 8 shackles on Port cable.

3.30 pm: Submarines L2, L5, L19, L20 secured alongside.

Paid monthly settlement.

4.30 pm: L6 and L33 secured alongside.


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3 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

4 on sick list

1.30 am: Submarines hauled off to buoys on account of weather.


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4 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

5 on sick list

10.0 am: L33 slipped and proceeded to dockyard.


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5 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list

10.30 am: Broken by accident and thrown overboard 1 carton 1840 sulphuric acid.

1.30 pm: Hands scraping and painting and splicing 3 1/2" wire.


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6 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

6 on sick list

7.30 am: L8 slipped and proceeded to dockyard.

8.55 am: L5 proceeded to dockyard.


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7 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list

5.45 pm: L33 secured alongside.


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8 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

5 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed R.C. Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church parties.

9.15 am: Divisions.

L6 shoved off and sailed to England.


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9 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

4 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands scrubbing decks and reeving boats falls.

8.15 am: L2 shoved off.

9.20 am: L20 shoved off.

10.30 am: L2 secured alongside.

Hands reeving falls and repairing awnings.

Noon: L20 arrived and secured to buoys.

1.30 pm: Hands repairing awnings, painting ship and replacing boats crutches.

3.15 pm: L19 shoved off and went alongside L20.


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10 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

5 on sick list

6.30 am: L2 and L33 secured to buoys.

8.15 am: Coal lighters came alongside.

8.50 am: L10 proceeded out of harbour.

10.30 am: Hands getting in torpedo war heads and collision heads. Native labour coaling ship.

1.30 pm: Finished coaling. Received 250 tons.


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11 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

5 on sick list


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12 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

4 on sick list

10.30 am: Hands rigging stages for painting and hoisting provisions.

2.0 pm: Hands painting ships side.


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13 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

6 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands getting in stores and painting ships side.

10.15 am: Tried main engines.

1.0 pm: Hands embarking ammunition and stores and painting ship.

2.30 pm: Broken by accident 1 jar for lime juice and 1 case of ammunition.

5.0 pm: Watch on board striking down stores.


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14 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

4 on sick list

7.30 am: L19 secured alongside.

8.30 am: Paymaster Commander Murray left ship.

9.30 am: L20 secured alongside. Tested Life buoys.

11.30 am: Divers cleaning L20’s propellor.

1.0 pm: L5 secured alongside.

1.45 pm: L8 secured alongside.


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15 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

7 on sick list


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16 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

3 on sick list

8.0 am: Landed R.C. Church party.

9.15 am: Divisions.

10. am: Landed Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church parties. 3


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17 February 1920

Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

3 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands repairing awnings and scraping and painting ships side.

2.0 pm: Hands striking down provisions and preparing ship for sea.

5.30 pm: Hands hoisting boats.


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18 February 1920

From Malta to Port Said and At Malta

Lat 35.9, Long 14.52

Position at 8 pm: Lat 35.81, Long 14.97

3 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands preparing ship for sea.

3.30 pm: Submarine flotilla and oiler Francol left harbour and proceeded to sea.

The complete story of R.F.A. Francol can be found at http://www.historicalrfa.org/rfa-francol-ship-information

3.45 pm: Tug secured alongside. Pilot came on board.

4.5 pm: Slipped fore and aft.

4.20 pm: Weighed Port anchor. Course and speed as requisite out of Lazaretto creek with tug.

4.30 pm: Pilot left. Tug cast off. Course and speed as requisite out of harbour.

4.40 pm: Course S68E 72 revolutions.

4.45 pm: Streamed P. log.

5.0 pm: Isla Gzira Beacon: S14W, St Pauls Ch.: N80W.

5.52 pm: Stopped. Hauled in log.

6.47 pm: Proceeded S68E. 72 revolutions.

6.55 pm: Streamed log showing 9.5. Submarine flotilla and oiler Francol taking station on each quarter.

9.0 pm: Submarines in station. Francol astern. Exercised close W.T. Doors. Revolutions as requisite for keeping flotilla in sight.


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19 February 1920

From Malta to Port Said

Position at 8 am: Lat 35.40, Long 16.65

Position at Noon: Lat 35.38, Long 17.15

Position at 8 pm: Lat 35.00, Long 18.61

5 on sick list

12.35 am: Increased to 12 knots (72 revolutions).

2.0 pm: Sounded No 1 trimming tank. Found 14" water with traces of oil.

4.0 pm: First division and L5 astern of station.

6.0 pm: Observation by star sights: Lat 35 05 N, Long 18 14 E.

8.30 pm: Oiler Francol out of sight astern.


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20 February 1920

From Malta to Port Said

Position at 8 am: Lat 34.36, Long 20.63

Position at Noon: Lat 34.23, Long 21.38

Position at 8 pm: Lat 33.81, Long 22.95

5 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks on 20 minutes.

3.30 am: Francol out of sight astern. Submarines in station.

6.10 am: Observation by star sights: Lat 34 27 N, Long 20 18 1/2 E.

8.30 am: Altered course S71E (mag).

4.10 pm: Carried out signal exercise.

6.0 pm: Observation by star sights: Lat 33 54 N, Long 22 33 E.

8.0 pm: Second division astern of station.

8.30 pm: Altered course S72E (mag).


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21 February 1920

From Malta to Port Said

Position at 8 am: Lat 33. 28, Long 25.33

Position at Noon: Lat 33.08, Long 28.13

Position at 8 pm: Lat 32.83, Long 27.95

5 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks on 20 minutes.

6.10 am: Observation by star sights: Lat 33 16 N, Long 24 58 E.

8.0 am: Flotilla and Francol in station.

10.0 am: Fired rocket and sound signal for exercise.

12.40 pm: Altered course S73E (mag).

5.0 pm: L2 dropped astern owing to water in gravity tanks.

8.0 pm: L2 out of sight astern with Francol. Remainder in station.


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22 February 1920

From Malta to Port Said

Position at 8 am: Lat 32.08, Long 30.46

Position at Noon: Lat 31.80, Long 31.33

4 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks on 20 minutes.

5.0 am: L2 resumed position in station.

8.0 am: Francol and flotilla in station.

9.0 am: Flotilla proceeded independently with Francol to Port Said.

1.25 pm: Sighted Danietta Light House: S31E.

1.35 pm: Altered course S65E mag.

2.33 pm: Danietta Light House: abeam 8 1/2 miles.

2.50 pm: Altered course S49E (mag).

3.40 pm: Sighted Port Said High Light House: S32E.

4.20 pm: Port Said Light House: S24E, Danietta Light House: N75W.

5.0 pm: Altered course S34E.

5.15 pm: Stopped and picked up pilot.

3.35 pm: Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite into Port Sail Harbour.

6.30 pm: Let go Starboard anchor abreast Canal Company's Office.

6.40 pm: Let go Port anchor. Secured stern to First Island. Veered 4 shackles on Starboard cable and 2 on port.

7.20 am: Pilot left.

7.30 pm: Submarines secured alongside.


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23 February 1920

Port Said

Lat 31.3, Long 32.3

6 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands scrubbing decks and lowering steam cutter.

9.0 am: Hands working cable and stern wires. Shortened in to 1 1/2 shackles on Port cable.

11.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as requisite on upper deck and boat deck.


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24 February 1920

Port Said

Lat 31.3, Long 32.3

6 on sick list

5.30 am: Submarines shoved off and proceeded to oiler Francol.

6.40 am: Coal lighters secured alongside.

9.0 am: Hands rigging cutter for diving and fitting awnings.

Divers examining L19’s underwater fittings.

Native labour coaling ship.

11.30 am: Finished coaling. Received 270 tons. Lighters shoved off.

2.0 pm: Submarines secured alongside.

2.30 pm: Hands cleaning ship and unrigging diving boat.


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25 February 1920

Port Said

Lat 31.3, Long 32.3

4 on sick list

9.0 am: Lost overboard by accident iron soldering one scissors without case one.

2.30 pm: Watch hoisting in provisions.


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26 February 1920

From Port Said to Ismailia and At Ismailia

Position at Noon: At 25 mile post Suez Canal

Lat 30.6, Long 32.315

5 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands hoisting boats and preparing for going through the canal.

7.30 am: Submarines shoved off and proceeded through canal.

7.45 am: Pilot came on board.

8.25 am: Weighed Port anchor.

8.30 am: Weighed Starboard anchor. Cast off.

8.33 am: Proceeded as requisite towards entrance to canal, Francol following.

9.34 am: Passed Ras-el-Ech Station.

10.22 am: Passed el Tineh Station.

11.10 am: Passed Gare du Cap.

11.37 am: Passed Kantara Bridge

12.08 pm: Passed Kantara Station.

1.5 pm: Passed Ballah Station

1.57 pm: Passed el Ferdane Station.

2.52 pm: Entered Lake Tismah. (Wrong spelling, should be Lake Timsah)

3.0 pm: Stopped.

3.10 pm: Let go Starboard anchor in Lake Tismah between 11 and 12 buoys. Veered to 2 1/2 shackles.

4.0 pm: Submarines came alongside.

4.10 pm: Pilot left.


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27 February 1920

From Ismailia to Suez, and At Suez

At 80 mile post Suez Canal

Lat 29.93, Long 32.54

5 on sick list

7.10 am: Pilot came on board.

7.15 am: Submarines shoved off and proceeded through canal.

7.30 am: Weighed Starboard anchor.

7.33 am: Proceeded as requisite through canal, Francol following.

8.22 am: Passed Toussoum Station.

9.3 am: Passed Gare du Deversoir.

10.21 am: Passed Kabret Station.

11.03 am: Passed Geneffe Station.

11.45 am: Passed Chalouf Station.

12.13 pm: Passed Kilometre 152 Station.

12.45 pm: Entered Suez Bay.

1.3 pm: Let go Port anchor in 6 3/4 fathoms. Veered to 3 shackles.

1.30 pm: Pilot left.

2.0 pm: Submarines came alongside.


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28 February 1920

Suez

Lat 29.93, Long 32.54

5 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands scrubbing and sanding upper deck.

8.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.30 am: Divers taking off L2’s starboard diving rudder.

1.0 pm: Leave to one watch till 6 pm, to C.P.O’s and P.O’s till 9 pm.

3.0 pm: Divers working on L2.

Watch working derrick as requisite.


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29 February 1920

Suez

Lat 29.93, Long 32.54

5 on sick list

5.30 am: Divers commenced work on L2.

10.0 am: Held Church on mess deck.

11.0 am: Submarines L20, 33, 5 an 19 shoved off and anchored.

12.55 pm: Let go Starboard anchor underfoot in 7 fathoms. Leave to one watch till 6 pm.

Watch hoisting boats.

Raised steam.

3.30 pm: L2 and L8 shoved off and anchored.

5.0 pm: Veered to 4 shackles on Port cable and 1 1/2 on starboard.



LOGS FOR MARCH 1920


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1 March 1920

From Suez to Aden

Lat 29.4, Long 32.7

Position at 8 pm: Lat 29.36, Long 32.40

5 on sick list

6.30 am: Weighed Starboard anchor and shortened in to 3 shackles on Port.

10.0 am: Hands preparing ship for sea, and getting in provisions.

4.0 pm: Shortened to 1 shackle.

4.10 pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite out of harbour 8 knots.

4.36 pm: Newport Rock Light: abeam.

5.0 pm: Newport Rock Light House: N2E, Jebel Taratir: S65W

Submarines, except L2, took station on each quarter.

6.15 pm: Altered course S19E.

7.15 pm: Sighted Cape Zafarana Light: S5E. Exercised place oil navigation lights.

9.15 pm: Cape Zafarana Light: abeam 4.6 miles. Altered course S22E. Exercised sea boats crew and close W.T. doors.

11.15 pm: Sighted Ras Gharit Light: S20E


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2 March 1920

From Suez to Aden

Position at 8 am: Lat 27.67, Long 33.90

Position at Noon: Lat 27.11, Long 34.22

Position at 8 pm: Lat 25.96, Long 35.12

5 on sick list

12.20 am: Altered course S36E.

1.0 am: Put clocks on 20 minutes.

2.0 am: Ras Gharit Light: abeam 4.8 miles. L5 and 8 slightly astern, remainder in station.

4.30 am: Sighted Astrafi Light: S39E.

4.40 am: Altered course S44E.

6.40 am: Sighted Astrafi Light House: abeam 2 1/2 miles.

Visited: 0800 Jabal Island (Jabal al-Tair) Summit: S70W, <- Shadwan Island: S29E.

9.25 am: Shadwan Light House: abeam 4 1/2 miles. Altered course S30E.

Steering 2 degrees to Port by starboard compass on all courses to allow for lubbers line.

4.15 pm: Brothers Light House: S9E.

5.33 pm: Brothers Light House: abeam 4.8 miles.

7.0 pm: Brothers Light: N49W.

9.0 pm: Altered course S43E to avoid steamer.

9.12 pm: Resumed course S33E.


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3 March 1920

From Suez to Aden

Position at 8 am: Lat 24.13, Long 36.48

Position at Noon: Lat 23.58, Long 36.81

Position at 8 pm: Lat 22.33, Long 37.75

6 on sick list

1.0 am: Daedalus Rock Light sighted S8E.

Put clocks on 20 minutes.

2.41 am: Daedalus Rock Light: abeam 4.6 miles Altered course S31E.

3.53 am: Daedalus Rock Light: N57W.

7.30 am: L3 and 5 astern of station.

11.42 am: Stopped. Lowered sea boat to take injured man from L8. Hauled in log.

Noon: Hoisted boat. Proceeded S31E, 72 revolutions. Streamed log.

8.0 pm: All boats in station.

8.20 pm: a S26 1/2E (mag).

11.30 pm: L8 astern of station.


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4 March 1920

From Suez to Aden

Position at 8 am: Lat 20.30, Long 38.75

Position at Noon: Lat 19.93, Long 39.28

Position at 8 pm: Lat 18.72, Long 39.85

9 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks on 20 min

1.0 pm: Altered course S24 1/2E.

2.0 pm: Watch employed fitting wind sails and painting wing screens.

4.0 pm: L5 and L8 astern of station.

6.53 pm: Observation by Star Sights: Lat 18 54 N, Long 39 46 E.

11.30 pm: L5 astern of station.


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5 March 1920

From Suez to Aden

Position at 8 am: Lat 16.81, Long 40.80

Position at Noon: Lat 16.20, Long 41.15

Position at 8 pm: Lat 15.15, Long 42.03

13 on sick list

4.0 am: Sighted L2 and Francol.

8.0 am: Altered course S33E.

8.15 am: L2 took station ahead of first division.

Francol took station astern.

8.30 am: Submarines and Francol proceeded independently to Aden.

12.45 pm: Altered course S39E.

4.10 pm: Sighted Jebel Teir Light House: S53E.

4.15 pm: Dropped lifebuoy. Stopped and lowered both sea boats.

4.40 pm: Hoisted boats. Proceeded S39E.

5.30 pm: Jebel Teir Light House: abeam 1.8 miles. Altered course S29E.

7.20 pm: Sighted Zebayir Light: S83E

8.0 pm: Zebayir Light: S43E, Quoin Island: N24E, Haycock Island: N76E.

8.57 pm: Centre Peak Island Light: abeam 1.9 miles.


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6 March 1920

From Suez to Aden

Position at 8 am: Lat 13.16, Long 43.16

Position at Noon: Lat 12.62, Long 43.54

Position at 8 pm: Aden outer anchorage.

9 on sick list

1.6 am: Quoin Island Light: S49E.

1.20 am: Quoin Island Light: S54E.

2.0 am: Quoin Island Light: S56E.

2.30 am: Quoin Island Light: S4E, High Island: S47E.

Through Abu Ail Channel.

3.10 am: Quoin Island Light: N7W, Summit Jebel Zukur: S73W.

6.45 am: Sighted Mokha Light House: S62E.

8.0 am: Mokha Light House: S62E.

9.0 am: Altered course S32E.

9.0 am: Altered course S32E.

9.30 am: Perim Island: S29E.

11.0 am: Ava Point: S20W, Oyster Island: S50E. Altered course as requisite through Bab el Mandab Small Straight.

11.30 am: Perim High Light House: N88W, Oyster Island: N13W. Course S69E.

1.26 pm: Conspic. overhanging bridge: N10E, Jebel Manharti: S63E.

2.30 pm: Altered course N77E.

4.0 pm: Jebel Kharaz: N34 1/2W, Jebel Am Birka: N19 1/2E.

6.10 pm: South Extremity Aden: N72E, Ras Imran: N29E. Altered course N82E.

6.35 pm: Sighted Elephants Back Light: S62E.

7.30 pm: Course as requisite for Aden anchorage. Elephants Back Light: N50E.

8.0 pm: Reduced to 6 knots.

8.8 pm: Stopped.

8.10 pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 7 fathoms on outer anchorage Aden, veered to 4 shackles.


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7 March 1920

Aden

Lat 12.8, Long 45.0

9 on sick list

6.0 am: Hands scrubbing upper deck.

6.15 am: Shortened in to 1 1/2 shackles.

6.30 am: Weighed and proceeded into inner harbour. Course and speed as requisite.

9.10 am: Let go Starboard anchor, veered to 3 shackles in 6 1/2 fathoms. Made fast to No. 6 buoy. Head west.

10.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

10.15 am: Held Divine Service.

1.30 pm: Leave to 2 watches from 1.30 to 8 pm. C.P.O’s and P.O’s till 10 pm.


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8 March 1920

Aden

Lat 12.8, Long 45.0

10 on sick list

6.30 am: Submarines shoved off and anchored. Coal lighters came alongside.

11.0 am: Coaling ship with native labour.

2.30 pm: Finished coaling. Lighters shoved off.

4.0 pm: Submarines came alongside.

Leave to 2 watches as yesterday.


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9 March 1920

Aden

Lat 12.8, Long 45.0

13 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship and rigging diving boat.

8.0 am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill.

9.30 am: Hands cleaning ship, cleaning sail room, rigging bottom line and working in diving boat.

2.0 pm: Hands preparing ship for sea.


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10 March 1920

From Aden to Colombo

Position at Noon: Lat 12.73, Long 47.28

Position at 8 pm: Lat 12.83, Long 46.70

15 on sick list

8.40 am: 8.40 am: Submarines shoved off.

9.0 am: Submarines (except L2) left harbour.

9.40 am: Slipped aft.

9.48 am: Weighed Starboard anchor, proceeded out of harbour. Course and speed as requisite.

10.40 am: Ras Marskag Light House: N15E, Elephant's Back Light House: N56W. Course N86E.

Noon: Aden Summit: N87W

3.0 pm: Submarines in station.

4.45 pm: Submarines proceeded independently ahead.


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11 March 1920

From Aden to Colombo

Position at 8 am: Lat 12.97, Long 48.56

Position at Noon: Lat 12.91, Long 49.35

Position at 8 pm: Lat 12.97, Long 50.78

15 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clock on 15 minutes.

5.40 am: Observation by star sights: Lat 12 57 N, Long 48 11 E.

4.0 pm: Evening quarters. Exercised collision stations.

Submarines closed.

4.0 pm: Altered course N89E (mag).

5.0 pm: Submarines proceeded independently.


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12 March 1920

From Aden to Colombo

Position at 8 am: Lat 12.93, Long 52.93

Position at Noon: Lat 12,85, Long 53.67

Position at 8 pm: Lat 12.68, Long 54.98

12 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clock on 15 minutes.

5.30 am: Sighted Sokotra Island: S70E.

8.0 am: <- Jebel Haggier: S75E, <- Jezirat Samha: S13 1/2E.

10.3 am: Ras Shoab: abeam 19 miles.

Noon: Ras Baduwah: S49W, Ras Kadarmah: S9E, Ras Haulaf: S69E.

2.0 pm: Lost overboard by accident one 4 Breadth ensign.

4.0 pm: Stopped. Sent provisions to submarines.

4.47 pm: Proceeded S78E (mag). Submarines proceeded independently.


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13 March 1920

From Aden to Colombo

Position at 8 am: Lat 12.21, Long 57.05

Position at Noon: Lat 11.98, Long 57.98

Position at 8 pm: Lat 11.68, Long 59.41

9 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clock on 15 min

4.0 pm: Submarines and took up cruising stations.

4.45 pm: Submarines proceeded independently.


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14 March 1920

From Aden to Colombo

Position at 8 am: Lat 11.21, Long 61.50

Position at Noon: Lat 11.03, Long 62.13

Position at 8 pm: Lat 10.73, Long 63.55

7 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clock on 15 minutes.

9.30 am: Divisions.

10.0 am: Divine Service.

3.30 pm: L33 hoisted Not Under Control balls.

4.05 pm: Stopped. Hauled in log. (1056.1). Submarines closed. Sent provisions to submarines.

4.40 pm: Proceeded Course S78E (mag), 11 1/2 knots. Streamed log. Submarines proceeded independently.


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15 March 1920

From Aden to Colombo

Position at 8 am: Lat 10.26, Long 65.78

Position at Noon: Lat 9.96, Long 66.71

Position at 8 pm: Lat 9.65, Long 68.25

6 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clock on 15 minutes.

7.15 am: Altered course to Starboard to avoid L33.

7.19 am: Resumed course S78E.

8.0 am: Course S77E (mag). Variation 1 degree W.

9.0 am: Divisions. Prayers. Physical drill.

Hands refitting steam cutters falls, painting mass deck, scraping boats and mustering bags.

10.30 am: Log stopped for 3 minutes.

4.0 pm: Submarines took up cruising stations.

5.0 pm: Submarines proceeded independently.


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16 March 1920

From Aden to Colombo

Position at 8 am: Lat 9.08, Long 70.51

Position at Noon: Lat 8.98, Long 70.96

Position at 8 pm: Lat 8.53, Long 72.38

6 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

8.0 am: Course S76E (mag) Variation 2 degrees W.

3.45 pm: Submarines formed cruising order.

4.5 pm: Stopped. Sent provisions to submarines.

4.25 pm: Proceeded S72E, 11 1/2 knots. Submarines proceeded independently.

6.15 pm: Observation by stars sights: Lat 8 38 N, Long 72 03 E.

8.0 pm: Altered course S79E (mag).

9.15 pm: Glare of Minikoi Light: S65E.

10.10 pm: Minikoi Light: S54E.

11.45 pm: Minikoi Light: abeam 9 miles.


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17 March 1920

From Aden to Colombo

Position at 8 am: Lat 8.11, Long 74.51

Position at Noon: Lat 7.98, Long 75.38

Position at 8 pm: Lat 7.63, Long 77.08

6 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clock on 30 minutes.

5.50 am: Observation by star sights: Lat 8 12 N, Long 74 06 E.

8.0 am: Mag. Course S78 1/2E. Variation 2 1/2 degrees W.

3.30 pm: Submarines closed.

4.45 pm: Altered course S73 1/2E (mag). Submarines proceeded independently.

5.5 pm: Stopped. Sent sea boat to L5 for sick man.

5.25 pm: Proceeded.

6.18 pm: Observation by star sights: Lat 7 43 N, Long 76 45 E.

8.50 pm: Reflection of Muttum Light: N15E.


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18 March 1920

From Aden to Colombo

Position at 8 am: Lat 7.16, Long 79.06

Position at Noon: Lat 6.95, Long 79.81

8 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clock on 30 minutes.

5.55 am: Observation by star sights: Lat 7 17 N, Long 78 40 E.

8.0 am: Altered course S68E (mag).

10.43 am: Altered course S85E (mag). Colombo Light House: S85E. Submarines closed.

11.45 am: Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour. Submarines proceeded independently.

Noon: NE B.W. Light House: N84E, Mt Lavinia Hotel: S27E.

12.08 pm: Stopped.

12.18 pm: Pilot came on board.

12.20 pm: Proceeded as requisite through S. entrance.

12.33 pm: Let go Starboard anchor.

12.39 pm: Let go Port anchor.

Secured stern to No. 5 buoy. Head North. Veered to 2 shackles on each.

4.0 pm: Submarines secured alongside Port side (except L2).

6.0 pm: Leave to 2 watches till 7 am.


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19 March 1920

Colombo

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8

7 on sick list

9.15 am: L2 and Francol arrived. L2 secured alongside.

10.15 am: First division submarines proceeded to oiler.

5.10 pm: First division submarines secured alongside.


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20 March 1920

Colombo

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8

9 on sick list

5.0 am: Started Tropical routine.

6,0 am: Hands spreading side screens.

9.30 am: Hands spreading side screens and scrubbing and washing upper deck.

1.30 pm: Leave to 2 watches from 1.30 till 7 am.

2.40 pm: L20 and L33 secured alongside.


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21 March 1920

Colombo

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8

12 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Divine Service on upper deck.


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22 March 1920

Colombo

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8

9 on sick list

7.30 am: Leave to red watch till 7 am Tuesday.


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23 March 1920

Colombo

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8

10 on sick list

6.20 am: Coal lighters came alongside.

6.45 am: Commenced coaling.

Leave to 2 watches from 6 am to 7 am 24th.

11.15 am: Finished coaling. Received 352 tons.


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24 March 1920

Colombo

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8

10 on sick list


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25 March 1920

Colombo

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8

10 on sick list

11.30 am: French Cruiser "Desaix" arrived.


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26 March 1920

From Colombo to Penang and At Colombo

Lat 6.9, Long 79.8

Position at 8 pm: Lat 6.33, Long 79.81

11 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands preparing ship for sea.

2.0 pm: Paymaster Lieutenant Holt R.N.R. joined for passage.

3.30 pm: Pilot came on board. Submarines shoved off.

4.8 pm: Weighed Port anchor. Slipped aft.

4.13 pm: Weighed Starboard anchor. Proceeded as requisite out of harbour.

4.20 pm: Pilot left.

4.45 pm: North Arm Break Water Light House: N38E, Galle Face Hotel: B85E. Course S3W (mag).

5.15 pm: Submarines proceeded independently.

6.25 pm: Barberyn Light sighted: S45E.

7.20 pm: Barberyn Light: abeam 10.5 miles.

8.0 pm: Altered course 145 degrees (S35E).

9.20 pm: Sighted Galle Light: S66E.

10.44 pm: Galle Light: abeam 10.5 miles.

11.0 pm: Altered course 100 degrees (S77E).

11.58 pm: Sighted Dondra Head Light: N75E.


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27 March 1920

From Colombo to Penang

Position at 8 am: Lat 5.70, Long 81.35

Position at Noon: Lat 5.64, Long 81.75

Position at 8 pm: Lat 3.63, Long 83.05

11 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

2.0 am: Altered course S87E (mag).

3.0 am: Dondra Head Light: N7E.

3.45 am: Dondra Head Light: N22W.

4.30 pm: Altered course S89 1/2E (mag).


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28 March 1920

From Colombo to Penang

Position at 8 am: Lat 5.70, Long 84.96

Position at Noon: Lat 5.80, Long 85.48

Position at 8 pm: Lat 5.81, Long 86.73

11 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

8.0 am: L8 dropped astern.

10.30 am: Held Divine Service.

3.45 pm: Submarines (except L8) formed cruising order.

3.57 pm: Stopped and sent provisions to submarines.

4.30 pm: Proceeded S87 1/2E (mag). Submarines proceeded independently. L2 and L19 detached independently to Penang.


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29 March 1920

From Colombo to Penang

Position at 8 am: Lat 5.81, Long 88.73

Position at Noon: Lat 5.93, Long 89.33

Position at 8 pm: Lat 5.93, Long 90.75

7 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

2.20 pm: L5 parted company to stand by L8.


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30 March 1920

From Colombo to Penang

Position at 8 am: Lat 5.93, Long 92.78

Position at Noon: Lat 5.80; Long 93.36

Position at 8 pm: Lat 5.85, Long 94.70

4 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

9.13 am: Stopped and sent provisions to submarines.

9.36 am: Proceeded East (mag).

4.0 pm: Stopped. Stopped. Sent provisions to L20.

4.9 pm: Proceeded N87E (mag).

7.20 pm: Pulo Bras Light sighted: S76E.

8.0 pm: Pulo Bras Light: S66E.

9.30 pm: Pulo Bras Light: S35E. Altered course S55E.

10.57 pm: Pulo Bras Light: abeam 5 3/4 miles.

11.27 pm: Sighted Pulo Buru Light: S70E.

Midnight: Pulo Buru Light: S82E, <- Pulo Weh N3W. Altered course N84E.


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31 March 1920

From Colombo to Penang

Position at 8 am: Lat 5.56, Long 96.53

Position at Noon: Lat 5.53, Long 97.13

Position at 8 pm: Lat 5.50, Long 98.50

5 on sick list

12.30 am: L8 in sight astern.

1.0 am: Pulo Buru Light: S28E. Altered course S85E (mag). 1.0 am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

7.10 am: Mt Pedir: S75 1/2W, Bengalany: S10E, Bukit Goli S25E

8.0 am: L5 rejoined.

9.30 am: Stopped. Sent boat to L5.

10.0 am: Proceeded. Course 94 degrees.

Noon: Paid quarterly settlement.

1.30 pm: Diamond Point Light House: S20E.

2.30 pm: Diamond Point Light House: S17W.

4.0 pm: Altered course S87 1/2E (mag).

6.0 pm: Exercised fire stations. Read warrants 12 and 13.



LOGS FOR APRIL1920


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1 April 1920

From Colombo to Penang and At Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.35

8 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks forward 15 minutes.

2.27 am: Muka Head Light: N83E.

3.0 am: Altered course N77E (mag).

4.40 am: Muka Head Light: S86E.

5.58 am: Muka Head Light: abeam 4 miles.

6.0 am: Muka Head Light House: S3E, <- Pulo Penang: S58E.

Altered course as requisite for entering Penang Barbour by North Channel.

7.35 am: Slow.

7.37 am: Stopped.

7.43 am: Let go Port anchor in 11 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

8.45 am: L33 and L5 secured alongside. Remainder of flotilla at anchor.

3.0 pm: Hands employed getting in provisions.


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2 April 1920

From Penang to Singapore, and At Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.35

Position at 8 pm: Lat 5.23, Long 100.10

10 on sick list

6.0 am: Coal lighters came alongside.

10.0 am: Divisions. Held Divine Service.

11.30 am: Native labour coaling ship. Received 40 tons.

3.15 pm: L33 and L5 shoved off.

4.11 pm: Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite out of harbour through North Channel.

4.20 pm: 66 revolutions. Flotilla in company.

6.0 pm: <- Penang Island: S83E, Muka Head Light: S59E, Saddle Island: S86E.

6.15 pm: Altered course S8W (mag).

6.30 pm: Altered course South (mag).

8.0 pm: Altered course S5E (mag).

8.5 pm: Muka Head Light: N17E, Saddle Island: S89E.


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3 April 1920

From Penang to Singapore

Position at 8 am: Lat 3.42, Long 100.49

Position at Noon: Lat 2.97, Long 100.75

Position at 8 pm: Lat 2.25, Long 101.92

11 on sick list

3.0 am: Jarak Island: S40W.

3.53 am: Jarak Island: abeam 11 miles.

4.0 am: Altered course S20E (mag).

9.35 am: Altered course S50E.

10.05 am: Sighted Jemur Light House: South.

11.12 am: Jemur Light House S30W, Round Arua Island S4W. Altered course S58E.

11.55 am: Sighted One Fathom Bank Light House: S71E.

Noon: One Fathom Bank Light House: S70E, Round Arua Island: S34W, Jemur Light House: S63W.

1.38 pm: One Fathom Patch Light House: abeam 3 1/2 miles.

2.0 pm: Altered course S62E.

4.0 pm: Submarines closed.

4.45 pm: Submarines proceeded independently.

5.0 pm: Rachado Point: S73 1/2E, Buki Jugra: N8W.

5.30 pm: Rachado Point Light House: S76E.

7.15 pm: Rachado Point Light House: abeam 5 miles. Altered course S57E.

8.35 pm: Undan Light: S72E-

9.0 pm: Malacca Light: N 66E.

9.30 pm: Altered course S60E.

10.40 pm: Altered course S57E to avoid steamer.

10.50 pm: Resumed course S60E.


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4 April 1920

From Penang to Singapore and At Singapore

Position at 8 am: Lat 1.19, Long 103.47

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

12 on sick list

12.3 am: Sighted Tokor Light: N76E.

12,10 am: Tokor Light: N72E, Bukit Muar: N33 1/2E, Pulo Undan N45W.

12.53 am: Tokor Light: abeam 6 1/2 miles.

2.18 am: Pulo Pisang Light: S72E.

4.0 am: Gunong Banang: N9W, Pulo Pisang Light S79E.

5.10 am: Sighted The Brothers Light: S48E.

5.40 am: Pulo Pisang Light: abeam 6 1/2 miles.

5.45 am: Altered course S55E.

7.0 am: <- Little Karimon: S23E, Brothers Light House: S9W.

7.45 am: Altered course East.

8.30 am: Pulo Augup Light House: S71 1/2E, Raffles Light House: S84E, Sultan Shoal: N53E.

8.35 am: Altered course N66E.

8.45 am: Altered course as requisite through Salat Sinki.

9.30 am: Pilot came on board.

10.25 am: Entered Lagoon Basin.

10.30 am: Course as requisite fro entering Keppel Harbour. Speed as requisite.

11.0 am: Secured to South Wall

12.30 pm: Submarines secured to East Wall.


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5 April 1920

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

11 on sick list

8.0 am: Hands painting boats and rigging port accommodation ladder.


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6 April 1920

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

13 on sick list


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7 April 1920

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

14 on sick list

7.45 am: Sighted ship further astern.

9.40 am: Commenced coaling. Native labour.

2.0 pm: Hands hoisting in provisions.

6.0 pm: Native labour coaling ship.


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8 April 1920

From Singapore to Hong Kong and At Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

Position at 8 pm: Lat 1.25, Long 104.32

13 on sick list

2.0 am: Native labour coaling ship.

5.30 am: Finished coaling. Received 500 tons.

9.0 am: Submarines left basin and proceeded alongside R.F.A. Francol for oil.

11.30 am: Lost overboard by accident 1 chain sling for port ladder.

4.0 pm: Slipped and proceeded with pilot and tug.

4.30 pm: Proceeded out of Keppel Harbour by East entrance, North Channel.

4.45 pm: Stopped. Pilot left.

5.45 pm: Proceeded as requisite, 72 revolutions, submarines in company.

6.0 pm: Fort Canning Light House: N54W, Peak Island Obelisk: S34W. Course N88E (mag).

7.25 pm: Sighted Horsburgh Light. N70E, Pan Reef Light: S42E.

8.0 pm Altered course N58E.

9.8 pm: Horsburgh Light: abeam 1 1/2 miles.

10.0 pm: Altered course N23E.


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9 April 1920

From Singapore to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 3.21, Long 105.40

Position at Noon: Lat 3.87, Long 105.81

Position at 8 pm: Lat 4.88, Long 106.40

12 on sick list

5.13 am: Sighted Pulo Domar: N81E.

5.22 am: Sighted Manki Light: N54E.

5.50 am: Pulo Domar: abeam 11 miles.

8.0 am: Pulo Telaga 1740: S76 1/2E, Pulo Manki Light House: S59E, Jibang Point: S40E.

11.0 am: Pulo Durai: S43E, Pulo Telaga Summit: S23E, Gunong Datu: South

11.30 am: Pulo Telaga Summit: S17 1/2E.

12.55 Stopped. Submarines closed.

2.35 pm: Submarines proceeded independently.

2.50 pm: Proceeded N33E (mag).


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10 April 1920

From Singapore to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 6.86, Long 107.85

Position at Noon: Lat 7.50, Long 108.23

Position at 8 pm: Lat 8.39 am: Long 109.01

18 on sick list

3.24 pm: Stopped Submarines closed. Sent provisions to submarines.

4.20 pm: Proceeded N33E (mag).

6.15 pm: Observation by Star Sight: Lat 8 30 N, Long 103 50 E.


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11 April 1920

From Singapore to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 10.56, Long 110.31

Position at Noon: Lat 11.35, Long 110.83

Position at 8 pm: Lat 23.75, Long 111.53

19 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

9.0 am: Altered course N25E (mag).

9.15. Divisions. Held Divine Service.


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12 April 1920

From Singapore to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 15.10, Long 112.55

Position at Noon: Lat 14,78, Long 112.98

Position at 8 pm: Lat 16.75, Long 113.33

18 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

5.30 am: Observation by star sights: Lat 14 38 1/2 N, Long 20 20 E.

10.30 am: Seamanship training class to instruction.

4.0 pm: Stopped. Evening Quarters. Hauled in log showing 1067.5. Submarines closed except L33. Sent provisions to submarines.

8.20 pm: Proceeded with submarines N5 1/2E (mag), 66 revolutions. Streamed log.


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13 April 1920

From Singapore to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 18.78, Long 113.68

Position at Noon: Lat 19.41, Long 113.80

Position at 8 pm: Lat 20.66, Long 113.88

18 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

5.30 am: Observation by star sights: Lat 18 24 1/2 N, Long 113 38 1/2 N.

9.0 am: Reduced to 60 revolutions.

4.0 pm: Altered course North (mag).


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14 April 1920

From Singapore to Hong Kong and At Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 22.18, Long 114.31

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks on 15 minutes.

1.23 am: Sighted Gap Rock Light: N20E.

3.42 am: Gap Rock Light: abeam 8.4 miles.

3.45 am: Altered course N52E.

5.15 am: Sighted Waglan Light: N56E.

5.30 am: Altered course N60E.

7.50 am: Waglan Light: abeam 1 1/2 E.

7.52 am: Altered course North.

8.0 am: Waglan Light House: S87W, Hak Kok Tan Light House: N36W. Altered course as requisite through Tathong Channel. Hauled in log.

8.50 am: course as requisite through Lye Mun. Submersibles in single line astern.

9.15 am: Course and speed as requisite foo Buoy.

9.25 am: Let go Port anchor off Kan Ling Point. Turned ship.

9.50 am: Weighed.

10.17 am: Secured to "Storm Signal Buoy" Hong Kong.

1.0 pm: Submarines secured alongside.


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15 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

6.45 am: Submarines shoved off.

7.20 am: Slipped and proceeded into dockyard canter with pilot and tug. Engines as requisite.

7.45 am: Secured alongside NE wall.

8.10 am: L2, L8, L19 secured alongside Starboard side.

10.0 am: L5, L20, L33 secured outside NE wall.

11.0 am: Lost overboard by accident coop poultry 1 in No.

4.30 pm: Leave to 2 watches till 7 am.


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16 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

6.30 am: Hands cleaning ship.

10.0 am: Hands cleaning and painting ship.

2.0 pm: Hands cleaning and painting ship.

4.30 pm: Usual leave to 2 watches

6.0 pm: Watch hoisting out torpedoes and L2's by hydrofoil and propeller.

8.30 pm: Warrant Telegraphist McLeod joined ship.

10.30 pm: Lieutenant Harrison left ship to join "Ambrose".


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17 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12on sick list

4.0 pm: Read Warrants 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18.


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18 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

9.15 am: Divisions.

Landed Wesleyan, Presbyterian and R.C. church parties.

11.0 am: Church of England party to Service in Tamar.


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19 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands reeving boats falls and painting ship.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.


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20 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands painting funnel and cleaning ship.

2.0 pm: Hands cleaning and scraping decks.


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21 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

6,0 am: Submarine small arm battalion landed for drill.

8.30 am: Landing party returned.

3.0 pm: L5 proceeded under crane in basin.


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22 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands drawing provisions and painting ship.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.


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23 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

9.0 am: Hands painting ship, cleaning out boats and drawing stores.


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24 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands cleaning and provisioning ship.

11.0 am: Lieutenant Chichester joined ship


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25 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

9.0 am: Church of England party to Church in Tamar.

10.30 am: Landed Roman Catholic, Wesleyan and Presbyterians


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26 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

9.0 am: Submarines L8, L19 and 20 proceeded into dock.

11.0 am: Landed small arm company for drill.


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27 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed one Watch for field exercise drill.

Remainder of hands scraping and painting ship.


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28 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

7.30 am: Submarine small arm battalion landed for drill.

11.30 am: Blue watch landed for small arm drill.


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29 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

10.30 am: H.M.S. "Cairo" sailed.

11.0 am: Discharged Mr Mac Leod Warrant Telegraphist for passage to England.

5.30 pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 19.


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30 April 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

3.30 pm: Ship shifted 20 ft. aft.



LOGS FOR MAY 1920


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1 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

6.30 am: Hands cleaning ship and respreading awnings.

10.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

11.0 am: Tested life buoys.

Noon: Paid monthly payment.

2.0 pm: Hands make and mend clothes.

4.0 pm: Leave to 2 watches till 7 am.


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2 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

10.0 am: Landed Wesleyan, Presbyterian and Church of England parties.


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3 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

18 on sick list


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4 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands drawing stores and cleaning ship.

2.0 pm: Hands painting ship and cleaning out boats.


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5 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands drawing stores, painting end refitting and furling awnings.

1.30 pm: Hands drawing and returning stores and scraping boats.


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6 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

8.0 am: Divisions. Seamen to company drill.

9.0 am: Dressed ship with masthead flags. Accession Day.

5.30 pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 20.


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7 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

11.0 am: H.M.S. Robin sailed

5.0 pm: Read Warrant No. 21.


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8 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list


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9 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed Wesleyan, Presbyterian and Roman Catholic Church parties.

11.0 am: H.M.S. Carlisle arrived.


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10 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

Tropical routine

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.30 am: Divisions. Prayers.

9.30 am: Hands scraping and painting boats and ships side and drawing stores.

9.50 am: L20, L9 and 8 undocked and secured alongside wall outside basin. Carlisle docked.

4.0 pm: Evening quarters. Exercised fire quarters.

5.30 pm: Usual leave to 2 watches till 6.30 am.


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11 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list

7.0 am: Divers recovering gear lost from L5 in basin.

1.0 pm: H.M.S. "Cadmus" secured inside basin.


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12 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list


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13 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands painting our boats and drawing ammunition.


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14 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list


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15 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

5.30 pm: Read Warrant No 22.


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16 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed Wesleyan, Presbyterian and R.C. Church parties.

11.0 am: Landed Church of England parties.


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17 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

9.0 am: L33 proceeded into basin alongside L20.

11.0 am: L33 secured outside dockyard wall.

3.30 pm: H.M.S. Carlisle sailed.


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18 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

9.0 am: Divisions. Prayers. Company to small arm drill.

10.30 am: Hands drawing and returning stores and painting boats.

2.0 pm: Hands drawing stores.


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19 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

8.0 am: L5 and L2 shoved off and secured alongside L33.

8.15 am: Proceeded under crane outside dry dock.

9.15 am: Proceeded into dry dock.

11.0 am: Hands cleaning ships bottom.

2.0 pm: Hands scraping and cleaning ships side.


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20 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list


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21 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands drawing stores and reeving boats falls.


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22 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

9.30 am: Commenced flooding dock.

11.0 am: Proceeded out of dock in tow, berthed alongside wall outside basin.

1.0 pm: Submarines L8 and L5 secured alongside.


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23 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

10.0 am: Landed Church parties.


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24 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

5.30 am: Landed small arm company for drill.

Remainder of hands cleaning ship.

10.0 am: Hands cleaning paintwork and painting ship.

5.0 pm: Watch stowing paint.


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25 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands drawing stores and refitting.

5.30 pm: Watch striking down paint.


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26 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

8.0 am: Dressed ship overall in honour of H.M. Queen Mary's birthday.

10.0 am: Hands drawing stores, cleaning ship’s side and as requisite.

5.30 pm: Watch stowing hawsers on boat deck.


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27 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

6.0 am: Landed small arm company for drill.

Remainder of hands drawing stores.

2.0 pm: Hands provisioning ship.

8.30 pm: H.M.S. "Fame" slipped and proceeded.


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28 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

7.0 am: Landed small arm company for drill.

9.0 am: L20 left harbour for exercises.

1.0 pm: Lieutenant Thomson rejoined ship from England.

2.30 pm: L20 secured alongside L19


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29 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

9.15 am: U.S.S. Helena arrived.


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30 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

9.0 am: Divisions. Landed Wesleyan, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic and Church of England (to Tamar) parties.


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31 May 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands cleaning equipment and rifles.

Noon: U.S.S: Helena fired salute of 21 guns. Half masted colours.



LOGS FOR JUNE 1920


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1 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

6.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

10.0 am: Hands cleaning boats and paintwork.

11.30 am: Paid monthly payment.

4.0 pm: Usual leave to 2 watches.


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2 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

7.30 am: Landed small arm company for drill.

9.30 am: Hands scraping boats, drawing stores and refitting.

2.0 pm: Portuguese Gunboat "Patria" arrived.

7.15 pm: Hoisted Broad Pendant of Commodore Bowden Smith.


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3 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

8.0 am: Dressed ship overall in honour of HM The King's birthday.

4.40 pm: Slipped from jetty and secured to No 5 Buoy.

6.0 pm: L8, 19 and 20 proceeded to buoys at Kowloon.

7.0 pm: Read Warrant No 24.


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4 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

8.0 am: Hauled down broad pendant of Commodore Bowden Smith, rehoisted in "Tamar".

9.30 am: Slipped from buoy and proceeded under tugs to North Arm Dockyard Watt.


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5 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

8.10 am: "Patria" sailed


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6 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

9.0 am: Divisions. Landed Wesleyan and R.C. Church parties.

10.30 am: Church of England party to Tamar.


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7 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

9.20 am: L19 proceeded to sea for exercises.

3.30 pm: L19 returned form exercises.


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8 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

5.40 am: L20 proceeded alongside dock gates.

7.30 am Hands drawing stores and rigging fore derrick.

9.10 am: L19 secured alongside port side.

10.30 am: Hands drawing provisions, rigging fore derrick and refitting.

2.0 pm: Hands provisioning ship.


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9 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

6.0 am: Hands provisioning ship.


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10 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

9.0 am: Hands cleaning rifles and leather gear.

10.0 am: L8, L19 and L20 proceeded to sea.

10.35 am: U.S.S. "Helena" arrived.

2.0 pm: Dressed ship overall in honour of H.R.H. The Crown Prince of Roumania. (Carol of Roumania http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carol_II_of_Romania ).

3.45 pm: SS. "Madras" arrived with H.R.H. on board.

Royal salute fired from Tamar & shore batteries.

4.0 pm: Submarines L8, 19 and 20 secured alongside.


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11 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

9.0 am: Hands scrubbing out hammock, refitting and cleaning paintwork on mess deck.

4.0 pm: Evening quarters.

Read warrant No 35.


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12 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

10.0 am: Arrived H.M.S. "Magnolia", "Cicala", "Cricket", "Hollyhock", "Bluebell", "Cockchafer", "Mantis", "Moth", "Foxglove" and R.F.A. Dredgol. (All mentioned ships, but R.F.A. Dredgol, have their logbooks at OWShips-LogBooksWW1.htm. The story of R.F.A. Dredgol can be found at: http://historicalrfa.org/rfa-dredgol)

7.15 pm: Sent fire engine to put out fire in L33 in dry dock.

8.30 pm: Lost overboard by accident candle lantern patt. 330 one in no.


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13 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

10.0 am: Landed Church parties.


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14 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 o sick list

7.0 am: Lost at fire in L33 one bucket wash deck.

8.0 am: L2 undocked and secured alongside.

11.0 am: Submarines L33 and L5 undocked and secured to No 7 buoy.

1.0 pm: Lost at fire in L33 on 12th inst. 2 branch pipes Patt. 1521 and 2 hoses No. 3


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15 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

6.30 am: U.S.S. Helena sailed.

7.15 am: Submarines L8, 19 and 20 proceeded to sea for exercises.

8.40 am: H.M.S. Fame sailed.

12.30 pm: L20 secured alongside L33.

1.20pm: L19 and 8 secured alongside.


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16 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands securing ship for sea.


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17 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

8.30 am: Lifebuoys tested and found correct. Submarines cast off.

9.0 am: Cast off wires and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite through Sulphur Channel for steam trial.

9.25 am: Course as requisite through West Lamma Channel and South of Lamma Island.

11.0 am: Waglan Light House: N 40E 3 miles.

11.30 am: Eased to 72 revolutions. Entered Tathung Channel.

12.25 pm: Proceeded Through Lye Mun Pass.

12.50 pm: Stopped.

1.05 pm: secured to No.7 buoy.

4.20 pm: L20 proceeded into dock.


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18 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

8.0 am: Coal lighters secured alongside. Chinese labour party coaling ship.

10.45 am: Fame arrived.

6.30 pm: Coal lighters shoved off. Watch cleaning ship. Received 430 tons coal.


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19 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

16 on sick list

10.15 am: French Cruiser "Desaix" arrived.

Noon: L8 and 19 secured alongside.


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20 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

10.0 am: Sailed HMS Mantis, Cockchafer, Cricket, Hollyhock and Bluebell.


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21 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list


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Adjustment of compasses


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22 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

8.0 am: Dressed ship overall in honour of H.M. The King's Coronation.

9.0 am: Submarines L19 and 8 proceeded to buoy. Hands repairing boats sails and scraping and cleaning boats.

9.30 am: Commenced swinging for adjustment of compasses.

11.0 am: Finished swinging.

Noon:L19 and 8 secured alongside.

12.45 pm:: L20 proceeded out of dock and secured alongside.

1.0 pm: "Colombo" proceeded into dock.


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23 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

7.30 am: French gunboat "Destrees arrived.

3.30 pm: L5 secured alongside.

5.0 pm: Lieutenant Higham and Sub Lieutenant Castens discharged to "Tamar" to await passage to England.


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24 June 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

7.30 am: L33 secured alongside.

11.0 am: L33 proceeded to sea for trails.

11.30 am: L5 proceeded for swinging ship.


THE VOYAGES OF HMS TITANIA
Operations off Hong Kong and Japan

JP map Titania Hong Kong - Japan

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25 June 1920

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei and at Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Position at Noon: Lat 22.23, Long 114.40

Position at 8 pm: Lat 22.55, Long 115.81

12 on sick list

10.0 am: Slipped. Proceeded as requisite for Lye Mun.

10.20 am: Speed 10 knots (60 revolutions). Flotilla (except L2) in company.

10.50 am: Passed through Lye Mun

11.0 am: Passed through Tathong Channel.

11.30 am: Waglan Light House: S13W, -> S. Ninepin. N48E.

11.45 am: Course N75E.

Noon: E. Ninepin: N40W, S. Ex. Waglan: S60W.

1.45 pm: Single Island: abeam.

2.50 pm: Sighted Pedro Blanco: S79E.

2.51 pm: Mendoza Island: N12W, Pedro Blanco: S80E.

3.55 pm: Pedro Blanco: abeam.

Submarines closed.

6.36 pm: Submarines proceeded independently.

6.10 pm: Chilang Light House: N20E.

8.0 pm: Chilang Light House: N67W.

10.15 pm: Sighted Breaker Point Light: N40E.

10.55 pm: Breaker Point Light: N30E.


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26 June 1920

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 23.40, Long 117.53

Position at Noon: Lat 23.85, Long 118.09

Position at 8 pm: Lat 24.69, Long 119.15

11 on sick list

12.45 am: Breakers Point Light: N22W. Altered course N56E. Exercised sea boats crew, place oil navigation lights and close W.T: doors.

2.55 am: Altered course 2 points to Starboard to pass steamer.

3.10 pm: Resumed course.

4.15 am: High Lamock Light in sight: N40E.

5.0 am: Altered course N40E to avoid steamer.

5.5 am: Resumed course N56E.

6.0 am: Altered course N49E. Lamock Rock: N15E 4 1/2 miles.

7.25 am: Sighted The Brothers: N50E

8.0 am: E. Brothers: N49 1/2E. Jokake Peak: N30W.

8.30 am: Altered course N56E.

8.55 am: The Brothers: abeam 1 mile.

9.0 am: Altered course N49E.

111 on sick list

1.8 pm: Sighted Chapel Island: N4E.

2.8 pm: Chapel Island: N41W.

3.10 pm: Sighted Dodd Island bearing North.

3.30 pm: Chapel Island S86W. Dodd Island: N8W.

4.25 pm: Dodd Island: abeam.

7.50 pm: Ocksen Light sighted: N50E.

9.0 pm: Altered course N61E.

10.10 pm: Ocksen Light: abeam 3.2 miles.

10.35 pm: Altered course N49E.


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27 June 1920

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei and at Matsu Road

Position at 8 am: Lat 26.1, Long 119.90

Lat 26.17, Long 119.92

10 on sick list

12.55 am: Sighted Turnabout Island: N12E.

1.6 am: Turnabout Island: N4E.

1.51 am: Turnabout Island: N41W.

2.0 am: Altered course N28E.

4.10 am: Altered course N23W.

5.35 am: Sighted Tung Keung Light: N70W.

5.45 am: Altered course N58W.

6.40 am: Sea Dog: N38W. Tung Kuen Light House: S58W.

6.45 am: Altered course N70W.

7.40 am: Altered course N14W.

8.0 am: Bayard Point (Matsou): N11E. Sea Dog: S72E.

8.15 am: Altered course as requisite for Matsu Road.

8.22 am: Stopped.

8.25 am: Came to Port anchor in 9 fathoms in Matsu Road. Veered to 4 shackles. Submarines anchored independently.

Sent provisions to submarines.

12.45 pm: Wing veered 20 points.

2.50 pm: Veered to 6 shackles on Port. Let go Starboard anchor. Veered to 2 shackles.

3.15 pm: L20 dragged and anchored East of ship.

3.30 pm: L33 dragged and anchored NW of ship.

6.0 pm: Tung Kuen Light bore S18 1/2E.

7.0 pm: L19 shifted berth ahead of ship.


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28 June 1920

Matsu Road

Lat 26.17, Long 119.92

8 on sick list

8.0 am: Sent sea boats round flotilla.

1.20 pm: Weighed Starboard anchor.

1.47 pm: Weighed Port anchor and proceeded. L19 lost her Starboard anchor. Came to Starboard in 7 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

Hands rigging diving boat.

7.15 pm: Let go Port anchor. Veered to 1 shackle. Veered to 5 shackles on Starboard.


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29 June 1920

Matsu Road

Lat 26.17, Long 119.92

9 on sick list

5.0 am: L19 weighed and anchored East of ship.

9.0 am: Diving party diving for L19’s anchor.

5.0 pm: Sent provisions to submarines.

6.0 pm: Diving boat returned.


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30 June 1920

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei and at Matsu Road

Position at 8 am: Lat 26.42, Long 120.07

Position at Noon: Lat 26.85, Long 120.35

Position at 8 pm: Lat 27.53, Long 121.11

9 on sick list

4.45 am: Weighed Port anchor.

5.0 am: Weighed Starboard anchor.

5.10 am: Proceeded 60 revolutions. Submarines formed astern. Course N15E.

5.37 am: Altered course N25E.

5.40 am: Stopped.

5.53 am: Proceeded.

5.57 am: Course N30E.

6.0 am: Altered course N20E.

6.0 am: N. Ex. Tanki Island: East. Chung She: S32E.

6.30 am: Altered course N45E.

7.0 am: Ragged Point Rock: N40W. Cony Island: N45E.

8.0 am: <- Cony Island: N45E. S. Ex. Spider Island: N39W.

8.15 am: Altered course N25E.

8.45 am: Course as requisite through Seaon Channel.

9.35 am: N. Ex. Double Peak Island: S50E. S. Ex. Flat Island: S79W. Course N41E.

Noon: Incog Island: N40E. S. Ex. Chupi: N34W.

12.45 pm: Incog Island Light: N35E. Fuyan E. Ex.: N50W.

Passed through fishing stakes during watch.

6.0 pm: Turret Island: S73E.

6.30 pm: Turret Island: S26E.

7.18 pm: Sheond Island Light: N21E.

8.0 pm: Sheond Island Light: N30W.

8.30 pm: Sighted Piki Shan Island: N30E (approx.) Altered course N52E.

9.0 pm: Abeam Port: Piki Shan Island: N2W.

Abeam Starboard: Piki Island: N42W.

Submarines proceeded independently.



LOGS FOR JULY 1920


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1 July 1920

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 28.67, Long 122.15

Position at Noon: Lat 29.27, Long 122.35

Position at 8 pm: Lat 30.25, Long 122.95

12 on sick list

1.15 am: Placed oil starboard bow light.

4.0 am: Altered course N17E.

5.45 am: Sighted Hea Chu: N66W.

6.15 am: Shang Rock: N48W. Hea Chu: S82W. He Tea (750): N80W.

8.30 am: Sighted Saddle Island: N38E.

9.30 am: Cheng Eastern Island: East. Abeam Starboard Saddle Island: S27E. Altered course N23E.

Noon: Patahekok: N45W.

1.0 pm: Patahekok: S83W.

2.45 pm: Tong Ting Island: N14E.

3.25 pm: Altered course N44E.

3.55 pm: Stopped. Sent provisions to submarines.

4.35 pm: Proceeded 60 revolutions. N35E.

6.0 pm: Tong Ting: S65W. Abeam Starboard Video: N1W. 4 Sisters: N21E.

8.40 pm: Lukon South Island: N36W. Steep Island Light: S74W.

8.45 pm: Altered course N2E.

8.50 pm: Steep Island Light in sight 2 points at aft port beam.

10.8 pm: Sighted Saddle Island Light: N46W.

10.34 pm: Saddle Island Light: N56W. Barren Island: N67E.

11.30 pm: Barren Island: S40E. Saddle Island Light: N87W.


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2 July 1920

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 32.16, Long 122.96

Position at Noon: Lat 32.88, Long 122.85

Position at 8 pm: Lat 34.26, Long 123.08

12 on sick list

12.36 am: Stopped to avoid steamer.

12.38 Proceeded N2E 60 revolutions.

12.50 am: Saddle Island Light: S54W.

Noon: Altered course N4E (standard) Var. 4 degrees W.

11.10 pm: Altered course N2W to avoid junk.

11.17 pm: Resumed course N3E (mag).


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3 July 1920

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 36.00, Long 123.20

Position at Noon: Lat 36.37, Long 123.22

Position at 8 pm: Lat 37.48, Long 122.61

9 on sick list

4.30 am: Reduced to slow. Submarines proceeded ahead at 12 knots to carry out exercises.

8.30 am: Increased to 60 revolutions.

11.40 am: Altered course N36E.

11.48 am: Altered course N3E.

Noon: Submarine L8 broke surface on Starboard bow.12.6 pm: Altered course N40W.

12.18 pm: Altered course N3E.

10. pm: Altered course as requisite for carrying out exercises with submarines.

1.10 pm: Land in sight: N59W.

2.50 pm: All submarines in company proceeded independently.

3.0 pm: Altered course N18E. Cha Shan N80W, Sharp Shoulder N41 1/2W.

6.0 pm: NE Prom'y Light House: N38W, Sharp Shoulder N79W.

6.30 pm: Altered course N36W.

7.10 pm: Altered course N45W.

7.23 pm: NE Prom'y Light House: S35W, Alceste Island: N75W.

7.40 pm: Altered course N81W.

8.0 pm: Sighted Chao Pui Tsui Light: S89E.

8.30 pm: Chimney Island: abeam.

8.45 pm: Chao Pui Tsui Light N81 1/2W, Chimney Island: S35E. Altered course N75W.

9.0 pm: Altered course as requisite for entering Wei Hai Wei Harbour by western entrance.

9.55 pm: Slow.

10.10 pm: Stopped.

10.14 pm: Came to Port anchor in 12 1/2 fathoms. Veered to 3 shackles. Submarines anchored in Narcissus Bay.


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4 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

14 on sick list

4.45 am: Weighed. Course and speed as entering harbour (Left harbour by Western entrance and re-entered).

6.10 am: Let go Port anchor.

6.22 am: Let go Port anchor.

Moored ship 4 on each in No 6 berth.

7.30 am: Finished mooring.

8.0 am: Submarines secured alongside.


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5 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship and turning out boats.

9.30 am: Hands cleaning ship, cleaning and painting boats and disembarking stores.

1.30 pm: Hands cleaning paintwork and refitting boats falls.

3.30 pm: L5 proceeded to oiler.

5.0 pm: Leave to 2 watches till 9.30 pm.

6.30 pm: L5 secured alongside.

7.30 pm: Watch hoisting boats.


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6 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

6.40 am: Submarines shoved off for oiling. Coal lighters came alongside.

7.45 am: Commenced coaling with Chinese labour party.

8.10 am: Hawkins and Carlisle left harbour for exercises.

3.30 pm: Finished coaling. Received 200 tons. Hands cleaning ship.

5.0 pm: Carlisle anchored.

6.15 pm: Hawkins and Cairo arrived.


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7 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands cleaning paintwork and refitting boats sails.

2.0 pm: Hands rigging stages for painting and cleaning ship. Boats away sailing.


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8 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

14 on sick list

10.30 am: U.S.S. "General Alava" with C. in C. U.S. Asiatic Squadron arrived. (Admiral Albert Gleaves http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Gleaves)

2.45 pm: U.S.S. General Alava sailed.


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9 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

8.0 am: Hawkins and Carlisle left harbour for exercises.


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10 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

8.30 pm: Submarines shoved off and anchored.


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11 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

7.0 am: Colombo arrived.

9.0 am: Divisions. Landed Church parties.

10.30 am: Held Divine Service on board.

11.30 am: Church parties returned.

12.30 pm: Submarines secured alongside.


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12 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

6.45 am: "Curlew" arrived.

9.30 am: Hands painting ship, striking down stores and as requisite.

1.0 pm: Hands painting ship.


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13 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list

2.15 am: Submarines shoved off and anchored.

Prepared sheet anchor for letting go. Set anchor watch.

10.0 am: Vice Admiral Sir A.L. Duff inspected ship's company at divisions and inspected depot. (His career: http://www.dreadnoughtproject.org/tfs/index.php/Alexander_Ludovic_Duff).

Noon: Submarines secured alongside.


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14 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

14 on sick list

1.20 am: Submarines shoved off and anchored.

8.0 am: Submarines secured alongside. L19 and L8 proceeded for exercises.

11.45 am: L19 secured alongside.

1.0 pm: L8 secured alongside.


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15 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

8.30 am: L33 and L8 proceeded to sea for exercises.

5.0 pm: Landed small arm company for rifle practice.


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16 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

10.30 am: L8 and L20 proceeded to sea for exercises.

11.30 am: L8 and L20 returned alongside.

5.0 pm: Watch hoisting in provisions.

11.0 pm: Marazion sailed.


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17 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

3.30 am: "Bluebell" sailed.

6.10 am: "Hawkins", "Cairo" and "Carlisle" sailed.

12 on sick list


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18 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

9.15 am: Divisions. Landed R.C. Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church parties.

11.0 am: Held Divine Service on board.


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19 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

10.0 am: Curlew and Colombo Proceeded.

Landed range party for rifle firing.

11.45 am: Commenced coaling. Native labour.

9.15 pm: Finished coaling. Received 200 tons.


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20 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

7.30 am: Relieved of Guard duties by Colombo.

10.0 am: Landed small arm company.

12.10 pm: Small arm company returned.

1.30 pm: Hands stowing ammunition and accoutrements.

3.0 pm: Landed range party.

6.0 pm: Received one cell prisoner on board from Colombo.

11.30 pm: Colombo sailed.

Midnight: Bluebell arrived.


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21 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list

6.30 am: "Marazion" arrived.

9.0 am: L19 and L5 proceeded for exercises.

10.0 am: L8 secured alongside.

11.15 am: L19, 20 and 5 secured alongside.


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22 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

17 on sick list

9.30 am: "Hawkins" arrived.

10.45 am: "Carlisle" arrived.


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23 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

18 on sick list

8.30 am: L20, L8 and L33 proceeded for exercises.

10.10 am: L33 secured alongside.

Noon: L20 and L8 returned alongside.

1.30 pm: Hands hoisting in torpedoes, returning ammunition and painting ships side.

9.0 pm: Lieutenant Smith left ship for passage to England.


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24 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

7.30 am: "Cairo" arrived and anchored.


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25 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

17 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed Church parties.

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.

11.30 am: Church parties returned.


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26 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

14 on sick list

8.30 am: Lieutenant Ridell joined ship from "Colombo".

9.30 am: L33, 5, 19 and 29 proceeded for exercises.

10.40 am: Provision lighters came alongside.

Hands provisioning ship.

12.30 pm: L33, 5, 19 and 20 secured alongside.

6.0 pm: Finished provisioning.

7.30 pm: Lieutenant Denys left ship for England.


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27 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

8.20 am: L5, 19, 20 and 33 proceeded for exercises.

9.0 am: Divers clearing inlets.

11.0 am: Hawkins proceeded for exercises.

12.30 pm: L5, 19, 20 and 33 secured alongside.

9.50 pm: Hawkins arrived and moored.


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28 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

14 on sick list

8.30 am: L33, L20, L19 and L8 proceeded for exercises.

Noon: L33, L20, L19 and L8 returned alongside.

1.15 pm: Colombo proceeded for exercises.

1.45 pm: Curlew proceeded for exercises.

10.15 pm: Curlew and Colombo returned from exercises.


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29 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

14 on sick list

9.0 am: L8 proceeded to sea for exercises.

11.45 am: L8 secured alongside.

5.0 pm: Read Warrant No 26. Evening Quarters.


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30 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list

7.30 am: Took over Guard and Medical guard.

1.30 pm: 1 cell prisoner and escort joined from "Carlisle".

Hawkins, Carlisle and Cairo proceeded for exercises.

6.45 pm: Sub Lieutenant Long left ship for passage to England.

10.0 pm: Hawkins, Carlisle and Cairo returned from exercises.


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31 July 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

14 on sick list



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1920


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1 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

14 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.0 am: Divisions.

10.0 am: Held Divine Service on board.

1.0 pm: Usual leave till 2130.

4.0 pm: Evening quarters.


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2 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

8.0 am: Hawkins, Carlisle, Curlew and Cairo proceeded for exercises.

11.20 am: Hawkins arrived and anchored.

11.30 am: Paid monthly payment.

12.15 pm: Cairo arrived and moored..

2.0 pm: Colombo proceeded for exercises.

10.50 pm: Colombo and Curlew arrived and anchored.


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3 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

8.0 am: Ambrose submarines left for exercises with Marazion.

9.0 am: Commander in Chief transferred flag to Alacrity.

9.30 am: Alacrity sailed.

10.40 am: Bluebell arrived.

1.30 pm: Submarines returned and secured alongside Ambrose.


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4 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list

8.30 am: L33, L5, L8 and 20 proceeded to sea for exercises with Marazion.

1.0 pm: Submarines and Marazion returned from exercises.


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5 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

16 on sick list

8.30 am: L5, L8 and L19 proceeded to sea for exercises with Marazion.

11.0 am: L20 proceeded for exercises.

12.30 pm: Submarines and Marazion returned.

4.0 pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 27.


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6 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

16 on sick list

8.15 am: L19 and L33 proceeded to sea with Marazion.

11.30 am: Submarines and Marazion returned.

6.0 pm: Watch getting Kedge anchor ready for letting go aft.


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7 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

14 on sick list

10.30 am: Racing boats crews away pulling in annual pulling regatta.

12.45 pm: Let go Kedge anchor.

2.30 pm: Boats crews away pulling in regatta.

5.30 pm: Weighed Kedge anchor.


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8 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

10.30 am: Landed R.C., Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church parties.


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9 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

10.0 am: Racing boats crews away pulling in annual regatta.

11.0 am: Let go Kedge anchor.

2.0 pm: Boats crews pulling in regatta.

3.30 pm: Weighed Kedge anchor.


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10 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands replacing Kedge anchor and turning in boats.

2.20 pm: "Ambrose" sailed.


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11 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list

9.0 am: Hands rigging diving boat.

10.0 am: Divers diving for ash chute (recovered).

1.2 pm: Hands away in boats sailing in annual sailing regatta.


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12 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list

6.45 am: Submarines shoved off and anchored.

7.0 am: Coal lighters came alongside.

10.0 am: Sub Lieutenant Bransome joined ship from "Hawkins".

11.30 am: Coaling ship (native labour).

2.15 pm: Finished coaling. Received 200 tons.

3.30 pm: Submarines secured alongside.

11.30 pm: L9 returned to harbour and L1 sailed.


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13 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

8.0 am: Took over Guard.

11.0 am: Divers recovering box of Lewis gun ammunition.

1.0 pm: Second cutter and second whaler away in sailing race.


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14 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

12.50 am: Submarines shoved off and anchored on account of swell.

9.15 pm: L4 secured alongside Colombo.


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15 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed Church parties.

10.0 am: Held Divine Service on board.

11.30 am: Commander in Chief’s flag transferred to Alacrity.

1.0 pm: "Alacrity" sailed.


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16 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

6.0 am: L19 and L5 secured alongside.

8.20 am: L20 and L8 proceeded for exercises with Marazion.

10.15 am: L33 proceeded for exercises.

12.33 pm: L33, L02 and L8 secured alongside. Marazion returned.

2.10 pm: H.I.M.S. "Sebastiano Caboto" Italian Gunboat arrived and anchored.


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17 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

8.0 am: L33, L20, L19 and L8 proceeded to sea for exercises with Marazion.

9.30 am: Alacrity, flying flag of Commander in Chief arrived and anchored.

2.30 pm: Submarines returned and secured alongside. Marazion returned.

7.45 pm: "Ambrose" arrived and anchored.

10.10 pm: "Carlisle" sailed.


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18 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

8.20 am: Marazion and L5 proceeded to sea for exercises.

9.30 am: L8 proceeded for exercises.

11.30 am: L8 and L5 secured alongside.

1.30 pm: Lieutenant Malleson V.C. joined from "Ambrose". (Wrongly written Mallinson. Lieutenant Malleson won his Victoria Cross at Gallipoli, he was than Midshipman. He was promoted to Lieutenant 30 March 1918).


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19 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

9.30 am: L5, L8, L19, L20 proceeded to sea for exercises.

1.0 pm: Hawkins, Curlew and Colombo proceeded to sea.

2.30 pm: Hands cleaning and oiling wire hawsers.

Cairo proceeded to sea.

3.15 pm: L33 shoved off and anchored.

5.0 pm: Hawkins, Cairo, Curlew and Colombo anchored in Four Funnel Bay.

6.30 pm: Submarines returned to harbour and anchored.


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20 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

5.0 am: "Hollyhock" arrived and anchored.

7.50 am: Curlew proceeded for exercises.

8.30 am: Hawkins, Carlisle and Colombo proceeded to sea for exercises.

9.45 am: L4 sailed.

11.15 am: Hawkins, Cairo, Colombo and Curlew returned.

3.0 pm: Lieutenant Pyke Noth discharged to Ambrose for passage to England.

7.0 pm: "Ambrose", L7 and Moonshine sailed.


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21 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

3 on sick list


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22 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

9.0 am: Divisions. Held Divine Service on board.

Landed Church parties.

11.0 am: L33 secured alongside.

4.40 pm: L33 proceeded to anchorage.


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23 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

8.0 am: Colombo and submarines L19, L5, L20 and L8 proceeded to sea for exercises. Landed Range party.

10.0 am: Italian Gunboat sailed.

11.0 am: Colombo and submarines L19, L5 and L20 returned and anchored.

12.15 pm: L8 returned and anchored.

2.0 pm: Held annual sailing race for Commander in Chief’s cup.


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24 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

7.0 am: Submarines L5, L8 L19 L20 secured alongside.

8.0 am: Cairo and Colombo proceeded to sea for exercises.

9.30 am: Hawkins and Curlew proceeded.

11.0 am: Hands drawing stores from dockyard.

1.0 pm: Hollyhock, Bluebell and Marazion proceeded for exercises.

6.30 pm: All ships returned to harbour.


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25 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

9.0 am: L19 proceeded for exercises.

9.30 am: L20 shoved off and anchored.

10.0 am: L5 and L77 proceeded for exercises.

11.30 am: L8 proceeded for exercises. L19 and L5 secured alongside.

1.0 pm: L33 secured alongside.

3.0 pm: L8 secured alongside.


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26 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

7.0 am: Took over guard.

8.0 am: R.F.A. Dredgol arrived.

8.30 am: Submarines L5, L20 and L19 out for exercises with Hawkins, Bluebell, Marazion and Cairo.

1.230 pm: Marazion returned. Submarines returned and secured alongside.

6.0 pm: Hawkins and Bluebell returned from exercises.


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27 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

7.30 am: All submarines, except L33, proceeded to sea for firing, Marazion towing target.

9.0 am: Hollyhock, Bluebell and Colombo proceeded for exercises.

11.30 am: Submarines returned and secured alongside. Colombo anchored.


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28 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

11.0 am: Held annual "obstacle" sailing race.

Noon: Hoisted boats.

1.0 pm: Submarines shoved off and anchored.

8.0 pm: Raised steam for slow speed


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29 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

3 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed Church parties.

100 am: Held Divine Service on board.

11.30 am: L8 and L20 secured alongside.

6.0 pm: L20 and L8 shoved off and anchored,


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30 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

8.0 am: L19, L5, L33 and L20 with Marazion proceeded to sea for exercises.

11.0 am: Submarines and Marazion returned and anchored.


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31 August 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

9.0 am: Curlew, Cairo, Hawkins and Colombo proceeded for exercises.

9.30 am: L8, L5 and L19 secured alongside. Landed Range party.

Noon: Paid monthly money.

1.0 pm: Hollyhock, Bluebell and Marazion proceeded for exercises.

5.0 pm: All ships returned to harbour.



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1920


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1 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

6.30 am: Submarines shoved off and anchored.

7.0 am: Coal lighters came alongside.

7.30 am: Commenced coaling, native labour.

9.0 am: All submarines and Alacrity proceeded to sea for gunnery exercises.

Hands cleaning out boats.

11.30 am: L19, L20 and L5 returned and anchored.

1.30 pm: L8 and L33 returned.

2.30 pm: Alacrity returned and anchored.

4.0 pm: Hands cleaning ship.

3.30 pm: Finished coaling. Received 250 tons.

5.0 pm: All submarines secured alongside.


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2 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

8.20 am: L5, L8, L20 and L33 proceeded to sea for exercises with Marazion.

2.30 pm: Marazion returned and all submarines secured alongside.

5.30 pm: Evening quarters. Read warrant No 28.


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3 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

6.30 am: All submarined shoved off and anchored.

10.0 am: Hands employed working on targets and boats.

2.0 pm: Hands cleaning and painting out boats and cleaning paintwork.


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4 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed carpenters party in dockyard.


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5 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed Church parties.

10.0 am: Divisions. Held Divine Service.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters. Watch topping after derricks.


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6 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

7.10 am: L5 secured alongside.

8.30 am: Hollyhock, Hawkins, Colombo, Curlew, Cairo and submarines L8, L20, L33 and L19 proceeded for exercises.

11.30 am: Hawkins, Colombo, Curlew and Cairo returned.

12.30 pm: Submarines returned and secured alongside.

2.0 pm: Hands painting and cleaning ships side. Hollyhock returned.


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7 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

10.0 am: L8 and L20 shoved off and anchored.

11.30 am: L33 shoved off and anchored.

2.0 pm: L5 and L19 shoved off and anchored.


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8 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

7.0 am Hands cleaning ship.

8.0 am: Prayers. Physical drill.

10.0 am: Hands refitting boats falls.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

4.0 pm: Usual leave to 2 watches.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters.

5.15 pm: Japanese destroyer arrived and anchored.


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9 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

7.30 am Took over guard.

8.30 am: L5, L19 and L33 proceeded for exercises.

11.30 am: L5, L19 and L33 returned and anchored.

4.0 pm: Evening quarters. Read warrants 29 and 30.

5.30 pm: Japanese destroyer sailed.


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10 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

9.0 am: Hawkins, Cairo, Colombo, Curlew, Hollyhock, Bluebell, L33, L5 and Marazion proceeded to sea for exercises.

1.0 pm: All ships returned from exercises.

2.0 pm: Japanese destroyer "Minatsuka" arrived.


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11 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

5.15 am: L8, L19 and L20 proceeded for exercises with Marazion.

9.0 am: Hawkins, Cairo and Curlew proceeded to sea.

10.0 am: L19 secured alongside, L8 and L20 anchored. Marazion returned. Hands cleaning ship.

11.30 am Hawkins, Cairo and Curlew returned.

1.30 pm: H.I.J.M.S. Minatsuka sailed.

L19 shoved off and anchored.


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12 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

9.15 am: Divisions.

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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13 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

7.30 am: Hollyhock and Marazion shifted billet.

5.0 pm: Submarines shifted berth further inshore.


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14 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

7.30 am: Submarines shifted berth nearer ship.

9.0 am: Landed range party.

11.0 am: Diver cleaning Marazion’s propellers.

5.40 pm: Magnolia arrived.


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15 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

6.45 am: L33 and L5 secured alongside.

7.30 am L8 secured alongside.

8.0 am: Landed provisioning party.

9.0 am: Landed rifle shooting competition.


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16 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

5.25 am: St. Breock sailed.

8.0 am: Submarines proceeded alongside Francol in turn to fuel.

9.30 am: Landed range party.

1.0 pm: All submarines returned to anchorage.


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17 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

7.30 am: Coal lighters came alongside.

7.45 am: Started coaling, native labour.

9.30 am: Landed Range party.

10.0 am: L33 proceeded alongside iron pier.

30 pm: Hands preparing ship for sea.

3.30 pm: Finished coaling. Received 150 tons.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters. Read warrant No 31.

6.15 pm: L33 left iron pier and anchored.


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18 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

3.0 pm: Watch employed securing gear for sea.


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19 September 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

9.15 am: Held Divine Service.

10.15 am: Divisions.

11.0 am: Commander in Chief presented submarine gunnery cup to L33.


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20 September 1920

From Wei Hai Wei to Nagasaki

Position at Noon: Western Entrance to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 pm: Lat 36.63, Long 123.26

2 on sick list

7.10 am: Alacrity sailed flying Commander in Chief’s flag.

8.25 am: Curlew sailed.

9.0 am: Commenced unmooring.

9.30 am: Submarines sailed.

10.45 am: Weighed Port anchor. Shorted in to 3 on Starboard anchor.

11.20 am: Weighed Starboard anchor.

11.30 am: Course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour by Western entrance.

11.50 am: 80 revolutions.

12.15 pm: Streamed log. Course S77e (mag). Outer Island: N77W. Gaunt Island: S47E.

2.15 pm: -> Alcester Island: S26E. Chimney Island: S80W.

3.0 pm: Alceste Island: N47W. N.E. Prom’y Light House: S78W.

5.0 pm: Altered course S27E (mag).

5.19 pm: Passed submarine L5, 300 yards to starboard.

8.10 pm: Passed submarine L8 1 mile to Starboard.

11.04 pm: Passed submarine L19 1/2 mile to Port.


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Details of ship’s displacement, engines and propellers.

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Instructions on how to write down wind force state of the weather and sea disturbance scale.

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Establishment of Ship’s Company:

Officers:

21

Seamen:

79

Boys:

-

Marines:

31

Engine-room Establishment:

63

Other non-executive ratings:

45

Total:

239


BAROMETER:


x

Mercurial

Name of Maker and number:

Adie A. 329

Height of cistern above sea:

38 feet.

Error of Mercurial Barometer:

- .005


Thermometers for Air Temperature.

Maker and No.

Casella A1881

Wet

Casella A1882.


ARMAMENT.

Nil.

Torpedo armaments.

Nil.


BOATS.

1

cutter 34 feet.

1

cutter 32 feet.

1

steam cutter 32 feet.

1

motorboat 35 feet.

1

motorboat 25 feet.

1

motor whaler 28 feet.

2

whalers 27 feet

2

skiffs 16 feet

1

balsa raft 16 feet

1

gig 20 feet


Followed by miscellaneous information.

Signed C. S. Benning, Captain and R. Stopford, Lieutenant Commander.


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21 September 1920

From Wei Hai Wei to Nagasaki

Position at 8 am: Lat 34.78, Long 124.71

Position at Noon: Lat 34.18, Long 125.15

Position at 8 pm: Lat 33.06, Long 126.15

4 on sick list

1.25 am: Passed submarine L20 700 yards to Starboard.

4.48 am: Passed submarine L33 4 miles to Port.

Observation by star sights: Lat 35 14 N, Long 124 23 E.

8.0 pm: Sighted land 4 points on Port bow.

8.30 am: Modeste Island: S79E.

10.5 am: Sighted Hydrographer Islands: S75E.

10.55 am: Sighted Ross Island: S by E.

Noon: -> Ross Island: S44W

<- Ross Island: S4W.

1.0 pm: Altered course S34E.

5.45 pm: Land (Quelpart Island): East.

8.23 pm: Sighted Giffard Island Light: N75E

8.30 pm: Altered course S75E. Giffard Light: N66E.

9.0 pm: Giffard Light: N11E.

10.0 pm: Altered course S71E. Put clocks on 30 minutes.


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22 September 1920

From Wei Hai Wei to Nagasaki

Position at 8 am: Lat 32.60, Long 128.35

Position at Noon: Lat 32.56, Long 129.18

4 on sick list

1.0 am: Put clocks on 30 minutes.

5.30 am: Observed by star sights: Lat 32 47 N, Long 127 58 E.

6.0 am: Sighted land bearing East.

6.30 am: Altered course S56E.

8.0 am: Tsubashi Hama: S83E. <- Saga Seina: N60E.

9.0 am: Altered course S80E.

10.30 am: Altered course N80E.

Noon: Buiro Sima: N88 1/2W. -> Kaba Sima: N33W. Aimo Sima: N4E.

1.15 pm: Sighted Io Bano Light House: N82E.

2.0 pm: Io Bano Light House: N89E. Tengo Rock: N6E.

2.30 pm: Altered course as requisite for entering Nagasaki Harbour.

2.50 pm: Slow.

3.02 pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 15 fathoms in outer anchorage. Veered to 4 shackles.

7.0 pm: Japanese destroyer arrived.

8.0 pm: "Cairo" arrived and anchored.


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23 September 1920

Nagasaki to Kobe

Lat 32.8, Long 129.9

Position at 8 pm: Lat 33.38, Long 129.30

6 on sick list

3.12 pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite out of harbour, 80 revolutions.

3.50 pm: Io Bano Light House: S30E. Kagura Bank: N23E.

4.55 pm: Altered course N28W.

5.45 pm: Altered course N32W.

5.52 pm: Adate Jima: abeam 1 mile.

6.50 pm: Sighted Koshiki Jima: N30W.

7.5 pm: Altered course N20E.

7.29 pm: Koshika Jima: abeam

7.55 pm: Koshika Jima: S62W.

8.0 pm: Altered course N33E.

8.35 pm: Sighted Futagami Light: N60E.

9.50 pm: Sighted Wakasamiya Light: N53E.

Futagami Light: 82E.

10.40 pm: Reduced to 66 revolutions.

11.0 pm: Wakamiya Light: S12E.

11.45 pm: Sighted submarine L20.


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24 September 1920

From Nagasaki to Kobe

Position at 8 am: Lat 33.90, Long 131.13

Position at Noon: Lat 33.69, Long 132.03

6 on sick list

3.35 am: Sighted Futaio Shima Light: S84E.

3.45 am: Sighted Yuma Zaki Light: NE.

4.0 am: Yume Zaki Light: N40E. Futaio Light: S78E

4.40 am: Futaio Light: abeam 1.5 miles.

Altered course as requisite for Shimonoseki straight.

5.15 am: Reduced to 6 knots.

5.45 am: Matsura Light House: abeam 1/2 mile.

6.50 am: Passed through Hogatomo Seto.

7.30 am: He Saki Light House: N48W. No 2 Buoy: N15W. Course S50E.

8.22 am: Altered course S73E.

8.30 am: Ube No. Miraki Buoy: N10E. Motoyama Saki: N24W.

10.32 am: Hime Shima Light House: abeam 2 1/2 miles.

Noon: Iwai Sa: <- N 37 1/2W, >- N2W. Hirame Saki Light House: N82E.

12.15 pm: Altered course N78E.

1.50 pm: Altered course N65E.

2.20 pm: <- Gwei Sima: N3E. Ominase Sima: N89 1/2W.

3.0 pm: Tsuru Light House: abeam 9 cables. Altered course N58E.

3.30 pm: Ushigakuchi Light House: abeam 8 cables. Altered course N42E.

4.35 pm: Altered course N62E.

4.45 pm: Ikado Bank: S87E. Kajitori Point: S13W. Altered course as requisite through Kurushima Kaiko, Western Channel.

5.30 pm: <- Kaji Shima: S80E. Matsu Shima (S4): S38E. Course N71E.

6.18 pm: Stopped.

6.20 pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 12 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

L20 at anchor.

7.33 pm: L33 arrived and anchored.


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25 September 1920

From Nagasaki to Kobe

Position at 8 am: Lat 34.21, Long 133.31

Position at Noon: Lat 34.42, Long 134.00

8 on sick list

5.30 am: L33 weighed and proceeded to Kobe.

7.30 am: Weighed and proceeded. L20 weighed and proceeded to Kobe.

7.30 am: Course N30E. 80 revolutions.

7.50 am: Altered course N76E.

8.0 am: -> Takai Kami: S52W. <- Uo Island: S41E.

8.50 am: Slow.

9.0 am: Mi Saki: S82E. -> Ibuki Island: S7E. Altered course N70E.

9.10 am: Stopped. Heavy rain.

9.12 am: Let go Starboard anchor in 15 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

9.50 am: Weighed and proceeded M70E: 80 revolutions.

10.26 am: Altered course as requisite through Bisan Sato.

10.48 am: Habushi Iwa: Abeam to Starboard, 2 cables.

11.8 am: Passed Ushi Island.

Noon: Ogi Jima Light House: N87 1/2E. <- Kashiwa: N11W.

12.53 pm: Altered course N88E. Jigo Saki: abeam 1 1/4 miles. Passed over fishing nets with straw floats.

3.15 pm: Matsuo Zi: N74E. Kami Island: N11W.

3.20 pm: Altered course N69E.

3.25 pm: Shika no Se buoy: abeam 1.4 miles.

3.40 pm: Slow, heavy rain.

4.17 pm: 80 revolutions.

4.30 pm: Ge Saki Light House: abeam 3/4 mile. Altered course S81E.

5.3 pm: Slow, heavy rain.

5.32 pm: 66 revolutions.

5.42 pm: Wadi Misaki: abeam 1 mile. Altered course as requisite for Kobe.

5.50 pm: Stopped.

5.55 pm: Proceeded as requisite.

6.10 pm: Stopped.

6.13 pm: Came to Starboard anchor in 6 1/2 fathoms. Veered to 3 shackles. L33, L20 and L19 came alongside.


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26 September 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

7 on sick list

9.15 am: Divisions. Held Divine Service.

10.45 am: L5 secured alongside.

11.30 am: Paid quarterly payment.

3.30 pm: L8 secured alongside.


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27 September 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

5 on sick list

9.0 am: Leave to Blue watch from A.M. Monday 27th to Saturday 2nd October P.M.

7.50 pm: Let go Port anchor, veered to 1 shackle on Port and 4 on Starboard.

9.0 pm: Submarines shoved off and anchored.


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28 September 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

6 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.0 am: Divisions. Prayers.

10.0 am: Hands painting ship and as requisite.

1.30 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon and hoisting boats.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters.

Veered 1 shackle on each cable.

Raised steam on main engines.


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29 September 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

3 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands oiling derrick blocks and hawser heels and refitting as requisite.

1.0 pm: Hands fitting wire strops and chipping and red leading derrick fitting and hawser reels.

5.0 pm: Lowered both sea boats and sent fresh provisions to submarines.


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30 September 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

3 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands turning second cutters falls and for and.

11.0 am: Sent fresh provisions to submarines.

5.50 pm: Weighed Port anchor and shortened in to 4 shackles on Starboard.



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1920


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1 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

3 on sick list

7.15 am: Submarines L5, L19 and L20 secured alongside.

8.0 am: Divisions. Prayers.

9.30 am: Hands painting ship.

9.45 am: L8 secured alongside.2.0 pm: Hands painting ship.

4.50 pm: L33 secured alongside.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters.

6.0 pm: Leave to one watch till 7 a.m.


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2 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

3 on sick list

2.0 pm: Lieutenants Hodgson, d'Aeth and Mooriman joined ship.


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3 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

3 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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4 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

3 on sick list

10.0 am: Discharged Lieutenant Clarke to hospital.


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5 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

1 on sick list


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6 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

1 on sick list


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7 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

2 on sick list

4.30 pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrants Nos. 32 and 33.


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8 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

4 on sick list

4.10 pm: Motor boat caught fire at Port boom.

4.15 pm: Fire extinguished.


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9 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

4 on sick list


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10 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

2 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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11 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

2 on sick list

6.0 am: Submarines shoved off and anchored.

8.30 am: Leave to one watch till P.M. 16th.

10.25 pm: Let go Port anchor. Veered to 1 1/2 shackles. Veered to 3 1/2 shackles on Starboard cable.


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12 October 1920


Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

3 on sick list

9.30 am: Lowered whalers and sent provisions to submarines.

11.0 am: Lost overboard by accident one paunch mat.


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13 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

3 on sick list

7.0 am: Weighed Port anchor and shortened to 4 shackles on Starboard.

8.15 am: Commenced coaling. Native labour.

5.0 pm: Submarines came alongside.

5.40 pm: Finished coaling. Received 516 tons.


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14 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

3 on sick list


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15 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

3 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands refitting steam cutters falls and bottom lines.

2.0 pm: Hands painting ship.


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16 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

6 on sick list

5.0 pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 34.


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17 October 1920

Kobe

Lat 34.7, Long 135.1

6 on sick list

9.0 am: Held Divine Service.

10.30 am: Hands preparing for sea.

3.0 pm: Lieutenant Clarke rejoined ship from hospital.


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18 October 1920

From Kobe to Port Hamilton

Position at 8 pm: Lat 34.55, Long 134.79

Position at Noon: Lat 34.39, Long 133.87

6 on sick list

4.30 am: Submarines shoved off.

5.5 am: Weighed and proceeded as requisite out of harbour.

5.15 am: 80 revolutions.

5.30 am: Submarines took station in open order astern.

6.0 am: Wadi Misaki Light House: abeam 2 miles. Course S81W.

6.8 am: Altered course S89W.

6.40 am: Altered course as requisite through Ayashi No. Seto.

7.0 am: Matsuo Light House: S40E 1 mile. Course S74W.

10.5 am: Okado Light House: abeam 1 mile. Altered course S81W.

10.30 am: Altered course N65W.

11.0 am: O Kabuto: abeam. Altered course as requisite through E end of Bi San Sato.

Noon: -> Ushi Island: S75W. -> 630 Hill: S12E.

1.0 pm: Course S65W. <- Mu Island: S77W. -> Round Island: N34W.

2.50 pm: Takai Hame Islands: abeam to Starboard 1/2 mile. Altered course S72W.

4.0 pm: Altered course as requisite. Through Kurushima E. Channel.

4.50 pm: Kajitori Point: abeam 1 mile. Course S43W.

5.40 pm: Course and speed as requisite for anchoring.

5.48 am: Let go Port anchor in 9 1/2 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

Anchor Bearings: -> Ka Island: S2W. -> Tano Island: S85W. Azuma Bana: N22E.

7.0 pm: Submarines secured alongside. Divers down clearing main and auxiliary inlets.

7.15 pm: Finished diving.


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19 October 1920

From Kobe to Port Hamilton

Position at 8 am: Lat 33. 75, Long 132.39

Position at Noon: Lat 33.79, Long 131. 55

Position at 8 pm: Lat 34.01, Long 130.06

5 on sick list

5.0 am: Lieutenant Commander Carrey discharged to L20 for passage to England.

5.30 am: Submarines shoved off and proceeded independently.

5.55 am: Weighed and proceeded as requisite.

6.0 am: Course S60W, 72 revolutions.

6.45 am: Altered course S47W.

7.15 am: Yuru Shima: abeam 1 1/4 miles. Altered course S65W.

8.0 am: Komniase: abeam 1 mile. Altered course S76W.

9.15 am: Hirane Saki: abeam 1 1/2 miles. Altered course N74W.

1.118 am: Hume Shima Light House: abeam 2 miles

1.35 pm: Ube No Misaki Buoy: abeam 2 miles. Altered course N33W.

2.30 pm: Altered course and speed as requisite through Shimonoseki Strait and Moji Strait.

4.0 pm: Mutsure Island Light House: abeam to port 1/2 mile.

4.7 pm: Hiro Se Light House: N67W. Mutsure Island Light House: S16W. Course N50W.

4.30 pm: Altered course N88W.

4.54 pm: Round Island: abeam 3/4 mile.

6.35 pm: Sighted Wakamiya Light: S74W.

6.50 pm: Sighted Yeboshi Light: S22W.

8.30 pm: Yeboshi Light: abeam 19 miles.

9.56 pm: Wakamiya Light: abeam 8 miles. Passed through fishing fleet.

11.0 pm: Tsutsu Zaki Light: N63W.


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20 October 1920

From Kobe to Port Hamilton

Position at 8 am: Lat 33.98, Long 127.63

Lat 34.0, Long 127.3

6 on sick list

12.12 am: Tsu Shima Light: abeam 4 1/2 miles.

6.45 am: Castle Islands: N87W. Bedwell Island: N2E. Altered course S82W.

8.0 am: Castle Islands: abeam 2 miles. Altered course N82W.

9.0 am: Altered course as requisite for entering Port Hamilton.

9.10 am: Cone Island: abeam 3 1/2 miles.

9.40 am: Let go Starboard anchor in 9 1/2 fathoms, veered to 4 shackles.

11.0 am: Flotilla arrived and anchored

1.0 pm: Landed working party to renovate British naval cemetery on Observatory Island. (Ten British sailors and marines are buried there and their graves still remain).


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21 October 1920

From Port Hamilton to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 34.00, Long 127.10

Position at Noon: Lat 34.03, long 126.31

Position at 8 pm: Lat 34.91, Long 124.93

7 on sick list

6.20 am: Weighed and proceeded as requisite out of harbour. Flotilla in company.

6.35 pm: 732 revolutions.

7.0 am: -> Cone Island: N52E. <- Santo Island: N41W.

8.20 am: Reduced to 8 knots. Submarines took station on Starboard beam. Carried out signal exercise.

9.15 am: 80 revolutions. Hands painting out boats.

11.0 am: 77 revolutions. Altered course S88W.

11.15 am: Altered course N81W.

Noon: Ripple Island: S53W. Whale Island Rock: S20E.

1.0 pm: Altered course N65W. Put clocks back 30 minutes.

1.24 pm: Lyra Island: abeam 3 3/4 miles. Altered course N43W.

2.21 pm: W. Pinnacle: abeam 1.6 miles.

4.25 pm: 80 revolutions.

4.35 pm: Altered course N36W.

5.10 pm: Venancourt Rocks: abeam 2 miles

6.15 pm: Modeste Island: abeam 1.6 miles. Altered course N29W.


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22 October 1920

From Hamilton to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 36.70, Long 123.45

Position at Noon: Lat 37.26, Long 122.88

6 on sick list

6.0 am: Observation by star sights: Lat 35 24 N, Long 123 42 E..

7.35 am: 8 knots. Submarines formed in line ahead to Port.

7.50 am: 812 knots.

8.0 am: Altered course N32W.

8.35 am: Stopped.

8.45 am: Proceeded 12 knots. Carried out communication exercises and long distance exercises.

10.0 am: Submarines proceeded independently for attacking exercises. Land on port bow.

Noon: N.E. Promontory Light House: N41W. Chas Shan: S54W.

12.50 pm: Alceste Island: abeam 1 1/4 miles. Altered course N75W.

1.0 pm: Put clocks back 30 minutes.

2.15 pm: Altered course N81W.

2.30 pm: N. Ex. Leu Kung Tan: West. Chao Pei Tsui Light House: S21W.

2.45 pm: Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour. Hauled in log.

3.6 pm: Let go Port anchor in 7 fathoms.

3.8 pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 7 fathoms. Moored ship 4 on each.

5.15 - 6.0 pm: Submarines securing alongside.

8.15 pm: L19 secured alongside.


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23 October 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

7.0 am: "Marazion" arrived.


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24 October 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

9.30 am: Landed Wesleyan and Methodist Church parties.

11.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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25 October 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

10.0 am: Hands hoisting and lowering boats.

2.0 pm: Hands painting on upper deck and as requisite.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters.


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26 October 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.30 am: Foxglove proceeded for exercises.

10.0 am: Hands refitting boat's falls and getting in stores.

11.30 am: Foxglove returned.

1.30 pm: Hands replacing derricks and cleaning ship.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters. Usual leave.


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27 October 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

8.30 am: Foxglove proceeded for exercises.

9.0 am: Divers diving for ash shoot and clearing L5’s log.

11.30 am: Foxglove returned.

3.0 pm: Divers diving for ash shoot (recovered).


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28 October 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

08.30 Submarines proceeded for exercises with Marazion.

11.48 am: L8 secured alongside.

3.0 pm: Submarines secured alongside. Marazion returned.


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29 October 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

7.0 am: Aired bedding.

8.45 am: Foxglove proceeded.

10.0 am: Landed small arm company for exercises.

11.0 am: Foxglove returned.

2.0 pm: Hands spreading awnings and unrigging derricks.


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30 October 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list


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31 October 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

10.0 am: Landed Church of England, R.C., Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church parties.



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1920


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1 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.0 am: Landed "Y" Landing force for exercise.

11.50 am: Landing party returned.

1.0 pm: Paid monthly payment.

2.30 pm: Hands stowing ammunition.

3.15 pm: "Cairo" arrived and anchored.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters.


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2 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

6.45 am: Submarines shoved off and anchored.

7.0 am: Coal lighters secured alongside. Commenced coaling.

9.30 am: Both whalers away sailing.

11.0 am: Submarines proceeded alongside "Dredgol" for fuel.

3.15 pm: L19 and L5 shoved off from Dredgol and proceeded for exercises.

L20, L33 and L8 anchored.

4.35 pm: Finished coaling. Lighters shoved off. Received 200 tons.

5.15 pm: L5 and L19 arrived and anchored.

9.0 pm: Set anchor watch.


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3 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands reeving motor whalers falls and cleaning ships side.

2.30 pm: Hoisted boats.

11.0 pm: Heavy squall from E.N.E. L33 shifted berth.


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4 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

2.0 am: Set anchor watch. (Wind force: 6-7).

5.0 pm: Read Warrant No 35.


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5 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

8.30 am: Submarines proceeded to sea for exercises.

8.45 am: Marazion proceeded.

11.45 am: L19 returned and anchored.

1.30 pm: Submarines and Marazion returned and anchored.,

5.0 pm: Lost overboard by accident 1 Torch Patt. 25A.


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6 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

10.0 am: Lost overboard by accident Fire buckets 2 in No.

11.0 am: Divers diving on L8’s hydroplanes.


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7 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

9.0 am: Held Divine Service.

10.0 am: Landed R.C. Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church parties.


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8 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands painting ship and turning whalers and motor boats falls.

10.50 am: R.F.A. "Dredgol" sailed.

2.0 pm: Hands scrubbing ships bottom and refitting.


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9 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

8.10 am: "Magnolia" sailed.

9.0 am: Landed "Y" landing party for exercise.

10.30 am: Lost overboard by accident 1 half box of S.A. Ammunition.

3.30 pm: Landing party returned to ship.

4.30 pm: Submarines shoved off and anchored.


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10 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

4.45 am: Cairo sailed.

9.30 am: Hands provisioning ship.

2.30 pm: Hands stowing provisions.


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11 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands Cleaning Ship

9.0 am: Hands taking in stores

10.0 am: Divers cleaning inlets

11.00 am: Half Masted Colours. Observed 2 minutes silence in commemoration of 2nd Anniversary of the Armistice.

2.30 pm: Hands painting ship and refitting as requisite.

5.0 pm: Read Warrant No 36.

7.0 pm: Held Divine Service on Quarter Deck.


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12 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

8.20 am: Submarines and Marazion proceeded to sea for exercises.

Lost overboard by accident Tool box and tools.

11.30 am: L5 and L20 returned and moored.

12.15 pm: Remainder of submarines returned and moored.

Marazion proceeded to Shitan Bay.

5.0 pm: Engineer Lieutenant Humphries left ship.


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13 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list


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14 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list

10.0 am: Landed R.C., Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church parties.

10.30 am: Geld Divine Service.

5.45 pm: Marazion arrived and secured to buoy.


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15 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list

6.45 am: L33 proceeded to anchorage.

7.30 am: Coal lighters secured alongside.

Commenced coaling (native labour).

7.15 pm: Finished coaling. Received 400 tons. Lighters shoved off.


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16 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

6.30 am: Submarines secured alongside.

7.0 am: Artificer Lieutenant Gilbert, Chief Boatswain McGrane and Warrant Engineer Starkey joined ship.

2.30 pm: Divers cleaning main inlets.


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17 November 1920

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

15 on sick list

9.0 am: Divers cleaning main inlets.

5.30 pm: Finished diving. Lieutenant D'Aeth lent to Marazion.

10.0 pm: Lieutenant Davies left ship.

11.30 pm: Submarines shoved off and anchored.


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18 November 1920

From Wei Hai Wei to Nimrod Sound.

Position at Noon: Lat 37.40, Long 122.75

Position at 8 pm: Lat 36.06, Long 122.90

14 on sick list

6.0 am: Submarines proceeded to sea.

6.30 am: Marazion proceeded to sea.

6.30 am: Unmoored.

7.17 am: Weighed Starboard anchor.

8.7 am: Weighed Port anchor. Course and speed as requisite for leaving harbour by W. entrance.

8.17 am: 72 revolutions.

8.45 am: -> Leu Kung Tan: S10W. <- Leu Kung Tan: S82W. Course S80E.

10.15 am: Chimney Island: abeam 3 miles.

10.30 am: Altered course S70E.

11.20 am: Altered course S33E.

11.22 am: Alceste Island: abeam 1 mile.

Noon: N.E. Prom. Light House: S87W. -> Alceste Island: N49W. Altered course South.

3.0 pm: Shitan Light House: West. Chutan Tsui: N53W.

9.45 pm: Stopped engines.

10.17 pm: Proceeded. Course S72W. 72 revolutions.


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19 November 1920

From Wei Hai Wei to Nimrod sound

Position at 8 am: Lat 34.05, Long 123.05

Position at Noon: Lat 33.33, Long 123.03

Position at 8 pm: Lat 31.98, Long 123.28

13 on sick list

4.0 pm: Evening quarters.

Exercised collision stations and connected up hand steering gear.

5.0 pm: Connected up steam steering gear.

6.0 pm: Altered course S10E.


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20 November 1920

From Wei Hai Wei to Nimrod sound

Position at 8 am: Lat 30.28, Long 123.00

Position at Noon: Lat 29.70, Long 122.25

10 on sick list

4.0 am: Altered course S47W.

6.15 am: Barren Island: N18W. Luzon Island: S78W.

8.0 am: Sisters: S47W. <- Luzon Island: N22W.

9.0 am: Altered course S50W.

10.0 am: Submarines carried out attacks, Marazion screening.

10.55 am: Tong Ting: abeam to Starboard, 1 mile.

11.0 am: Altered course S55W.

Noon: Kinheang Point: N79W. Pillar Rock: N11E.

12.30 pm: Altered course S72W.

1.30 pm: Tinkers Rock: abeam 1.2 miles, Altered course N52W. Marazion and submarines took station astern.

2.20 pm: Ploughman: abeam 2 miles. Altered course N80W.

3.0 pm: Altered course S64W. Pearl Rock: abeam.

3.52 pm: Middle Island: abeam to Starboard 1/2 mile. Passed H.M.S. Hawkins at anchor.

4.58 pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

5.0 pm: Marazion anchored. Submarines secured alongside.


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21 November 1920

Nimrod Sound

Lat 29.5, Long 121.5

11 on sick list

9.30 am: Held Divine Service.


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22 November 1920

Nimrod Sound

Lat 29.5, Long 121.5

12 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

8.0 am: Divisions.

10.0 am: Hands employed cleaning ships side and cleaning paintwork on upper deck.

1.0 pm: Leave to one watch from 1 P.M. to 5.15 P.M.

2.30 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters.


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23 November 1920

Nimrod Sound

Lat 29.5, Long 121.5

12 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands cleaning our second cutter and mustering bags.

11.0 am: Submarines at general drill.

1.30 pm: Hands cleaning paintwork and boat sailing.


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24 November 1920

Nimrod Sound

Lat 29.5, Long 121.5

11 on sick list


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25 November 1920

Nimrod Sound

Lat 29.5, Long 121.5

10 on sick list

7.15 am: Let go Port anchor. Veered to 1 shackle. Veered to 5 shackles on Starboard.

9.0 am: Weighed Port anchor.

Weighed, sighted and let go Starboard anchor, 4 shackles.

10.45 am: Let go Port anchor, 2 shackles.

11.0 am: Hands away boat sailing and as requisite.

Noon: Hawkins sailed.

2.30 pm: Weighed Port anchor.

7.0 am: Let go Port anchor. Veered to 2 shackles and 4 1/2 on Starboard.

9.0 pm: Weighed Port anchor.

10.0 pm: Let go Port anchor.


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26 November 1920

Nimrod Sound

Lat 29.5, Long 121.5

10 on sick list

2.0 am: Weighed Port anchor. Shortened in to 2 on Starboard.

5.15 am: Let go Port anchor, 2 shackles. Veered to 4 on Starboard.

9.30 am: Weighed Port anchor. Foul anchor. Cleared cable. Hove in to 2 1/2 on Starboard. Lost over board by accident1 Brass yoke overboard.

Noon: Let go Port anchor, 2 shackles. 4 on Starboard.

3.0 pm: Weighed Port anchor. Nove in to 2 1/2 on Starboard.

6.0 pm: Let go Port anchor. 2 shackles.

9.30 pm: Weighed Port anchor. Shortened in to 2 on Starboard.

10.0 pm: Let go Port anchor, 2 shackles. Veered to 4 on Starboard.


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27 November 1920

From Nimrod Sound to Samsa Inlet

Position at Noon: Lat 29.66, Long 121.90

Position at 8 pm: Lat 28.29; Long 121.92

10 on sick list

2.45 am: Weighed Port anchor. Hove in to 2 1/2 on Starboard.

6.40 pm: Let go Port anchor. 2 shackles. Veered 4 on Starboard.

9.0 am: Submarines shoved off and proceeded with "Marazion".

10.3 am: Weighed Starboard anchor.

10.10 am: Proceeded 72 revolutions. Course as requisite out of harbour.

11.0 am: 82 revolutions.

11.12 am: Middles Island: abeam to Port 3 cables.

Noon: l<- Hunter Island: S34E. Pearl Rock: S30W.

12.30 pm: Altered course S50E.

1.5 pm: Altered course S40E. Tinker Island: abeam 1/2 mile.

1.55 pm: Altered course S14W. Chithuk: abeam 1.8 miles.

2.12 pm: Dai Wan Shall Island: N69W. Ki Lung Shall Island: S46W.

4.48 pm: Heishan Island Light House: abeam 6 1/2 miles.

7.30 pm: Hea Chu: abeam 4 miles. Altered course S32W.


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28 November 1920

From Nimrod Sound to Samsa Inlet

Position at 8 am: 26.61, Long 120.23

Lat 26.63, Long 119.64

12 on sick list

12.25 am: Tung Pwan Light sighted N72W.

5.20 am: Altered course S84W.

6.40 am: Strawstack: North. Country Island: S85W.

7.30 am: Altered course S76W.

8.15 am: Ban Rock: abeam 1.2 miles. Altered course N80W.

9.5 am: Altered course as requisite through Seaon Channel.

9.41 am: Spider Light House: abeam 1/2 mile. Course as requisite for Samsa Inlet.

11.10 am: Channel Rock: abeam to Port 3 cables.

11.30 am: Passed through Waterwitch Channel.

Noon: Passed Marazion and submarines at anchor.

12.7 pm: Stopped.

12.10 pm: Let go anchor in Santu Anchorage. Veered to 4 shackles.

12.30 pm: Submarines secured alongside.

3.20 pm: Let go Port anchor, 2 shackles. Veered to 6 on Starboard.

5.45 pm: Weighed Port anchor. Hove in to 4 on Starboard.

7.30 pm: Let go Port anchor, 2 shackles. Veered to 6 on Starboard.


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29 November 1920

Santu Anchorage

Lat 26.63, Long 119.64

11 on sick list

1.8 am: Weighed Port anchor. Hove in to 2 on Starboard.

1.30 am: Let go Port anchor, 2 shackles. Veered to 6 on Starboard.

3.50 am: "Marazion" grounded aft.

6.15 am: Let go Port anchor, 2 1/2 shackles. Veered to 6 on Starboard.

9.0 am: L8 and L5 shifted to Port side.

9.30 am: Hands getting out Kedge anchor and laying it out from "Marazion".

10.10 am: "Marazion" refloated and carried out engine trial.

11.30 am: "Marazion" anchored.

12.30 pm: Weighed and replaced Kedge anchor.

1.30 pm: Weighed Port anchor. Hove in to 4 on Starboard.

1.45 pm: Let go Port anchor, 3 shackles. Veered to 7 on Starboard.

7.0 pm: Weighed Port anchor. Hove in to 4 on Starboard.

7.55 pm: Let go Port anchor, veered to 3 shackles. Veered to 7 on Starboard.


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30 November 1920

Santu Anchorage

Lat 26.63, Long 119.64

11 on sick list

1.10 am: Weighed Port anchor. Hove in to 4 on Starboard.

1.45 am: Let go Port anchor, 3 shackles. Veered to 7 on Starboard.

7.0 am: Weighed Port anchor. Hove in to 4 on Starboard.

8.30 am: Let go Port anchor, 3 shackles. Veered to 7 on Starboard.

1.35 pm: Weighed Port anchor. Hove in to 4 on Starboard.

3.15 pm: Let go Port anchor, 3 shackles. Veered to 7 on Starboard.



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1920


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1 December 1920

Samsa Inlet

Lat 26.63, Long 119.64

9 on sick list

2.0 am: Weighed Port anchor. Hove in to 4 on Starboard.

3.0 am: Let go Port anchor, 3 shackles. Veered to 7 on Starboard.

7.0 am: Weighed Port anchor. Hove in to 4 on Starboard.

8.0 am: Dressed ship in honour of H.M. Queen Alexandra’s birthday.

11.0 am: Let go Port anchor, 3 shackles. Veered to 7 on Starboard.

Noon: Paid monthly payment.

3.0 pm: Weighed Port anchor. Hove in to 4 on Starboard.

3.40 pm: Let go Port anchor, 3 shackles. Veered to 7 on Starboard.

6.0 pm: Lost overboard by accident Boat rope blocks, 1 in No.

8.40 pm: Weighed Port anchor. Hove in to 4 on Starboard.

10.0 pm: Let go Port anchor, 3 shackles. Veered to 7 on Starboard.


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2 December 1920

From Santu Anchorage to Amoy, or at Santu Anchorage

Lat 26.63, Long 119.64

Position at 8 pm: Lat 25.62, Long 120.04

10 on sick list

3.0 am: Weighed Port anchor. Hove in to 4 on Starboard.

4.40 am: Let go Port anchor, 3 shackles. Veered to 7 on Starboard.

7.10 am: L55 and L5 shoved off and proceeded to Swatan.

9.0 am: Weighed Port anchor. Hove in to 4 on Starboard.

10.0 am: L19, L20 and L8 shoved off and proceeded with Marazion.

11.30 am: Weighed and proceeded as requisite out of harbour.

12.15 pm: Passed through Waterwitch Channel.

1.25 pm: Channel Rock: West 1/2 mile.

1.30 pm: Altered course S58E.

2.20 pm: Black Rock: S60E. Rag Small Island: S20W.

5.8 pm: Diplo Island: abeam 1.5 miles. Altered course S33E.

4.22 pm: Altered course S4W.

5.10 pm: Tung Kuen Light: S5W.

6.0 pm: Tung Kuen Light: abeam 3.8 miles

6.30 pm: Sighted Turnabout Island Light: S14W.

9.12 pm: Altered course S19W to pass steamer.

9.21 pm: Turnabout Light: abeam 6 miles.

9.35 pm: Altered course S46W.

11.46 pm: Sighted Ocksen Light: S57W.

11.30 pm: Ocksen Light: S 57 1/2W. Turnabout Light: N 26 1/2E.


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3 December 1920

From Santu Anchorage to Amoy (Xiamen)

Position at 8 am: Lat 24.45, Long 118.61

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

10 on sick list

1.45 am: Altered course S57W.

1.58 am: Ocksen Lt: abeam 5 1/2 miles.

7.30 am: Pagoda Island: N4W. Dodd Island: S67W.

8.40 am: Dodd Island Light House: abeam 2 miles.

10.15 am: Tsingsen Island: N76W. Pagoda: North.

11.15 am: Course as requisite for Amoy harbour.

11.30 am: Tsing Se Light House: abeam 1/2 mile.

12.12 pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles in Amoy S. entrance to Inner harbour. In harbour Chinese men of war Tungchi & Yanswei, & submarines L20, L19, L20 and L5 and Marazion.

4.0 pm: Coal lighters came alongside.

6.45 pm: Let go Port anchor. Veered to 1 shackle.

7.0 pm: Coal lighters shoved off. Received 20 tons.

10.45 pm: Weighed Port anchor.


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4 December 1920

Amoy

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

12 on sick list

10.0 am: Coal lighters came alongside.

10.30 am: Chinese Admiral called on board.

1.0 pm: Chinese labour coaling ship.4.15 pm: Finished coaling. Received 200 tons.


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5 December 1920

Amoy

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

12 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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6 December 1920

Amoy

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

13 on sick list


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7 December 1920

Amoy

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

15 on sick list

10.30 am: Cola lighters came alongside.

1.0 pm: Finished coaling. Received 100 tons.

7.20 pm: Let go Port anchor under foot.

11.10 pm: Veered to 6 shackles on Starboard cable and 2 on Port.


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8 December 1920

Amoy

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

13 on sick list

3.50 am: Weighed Port anchor. Hove in to 5 shackles on Starboard.


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9 December 1920

From Amoy to Hong Kong

Position at Noon: Lat 24.11, Long 118.18

Position at 8 pm: Lat 23.19, Long 117.12

12 on sick list

1.0 am: Lost overboard by accident one boat hook.

1.30 am: Let go Port anchor underfoot.

4.45 am: Weighed Port anchor.

8.45 am: Shortened in to 3 shackles, port anchor.

9.15 am: Cable cleared. Weighed and proceeded. Course as requisite out of harbour. 9 1/2 knots. Marazion and submarines in company.

10.5 am: Tsing Sen Light House: abeam 1/2 mile.

Noon: Chapel Island Light House: N44E. Notch Island: N60W: Course S43W.

2.0 pm: Knot Rock: abeam.

4.0 pm: The Brothers (77): S30E. Dansborg ->: N24 1/2W. Altered course S51W.

5.30 pm: Lamock High Light: S39W.

5.50 pm: Altered course S45W.

6.50 pm: Lamock High Light: abeam 2 miles.ac S39W.

7.20 pm: Altered course S63W.

7.30 pm: Cape of Good Hope Light: N86W.

8.15 pm: Cape of Good Hope Light: N75W. Lamock High Light: N65E.

9.10 pm: Altered course S54W.

10.30 pm: Submarines L33 ad L8 joined up.

11.56 pm: Breaker Point Light: abeam 6 1/2 miles.


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10 December 1920

From Amoy to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 22.41, Long 115.21

Position at Noon: Lat 22.26, Long 114.58

11 on sick list

12.30 am: Altered course S70W.

1.25 am: Altered course S80W to avoid steamer.

2.0 am: Resumed course S70W:

2.53 am: Chilang Point Light: S86W.

5.37 am: Chilang Point Light: abeam 6.7 miles

8.0 am: Pedro Blanco: S41W. Mendoza Island: N74W. Altered course S76W.

9.0 am: Submarines carried out manoeuvres.

10.0 am: Submarines formed in line ahead on Starboard bow.

Noon: Waglan Light House: 73W. Moir Point: N22W.

12.30 pm: Altered course S85W.

1.15 pm: Submarines took station astern.

1.30 pm: Course as requisite through Tathong Channel.

2.3 pm: Stopped off Collinson Point. Sent sea boat to L20 and L5.

2.25 pm: Proceeded course as requisite through Lye Mun.

3.20 pm: Stopped. Secured to No 7 buoy. Hong Kong harbour.

3.28 pm: Shackled on.

Visited: 1520 Stopped. Secured to No. 7 Buoy Hong Kong harbour

Visited: Hong Kong


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11 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list


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12 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Divine Service


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13 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands furling awnings and hoisting out stores.

2.0 pm: Hands returning stores to dockyard.


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14 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

15 on sick list

6.30 am: Hands preparing for coaling. Submarines shoved off and secured to No 6 buoy.

7.15 am: Coal lighters came alongside.

Native labour coaling ship.1.15 pm: Finished coaling. Lighters shoved off. Received 200 tons.

3.0 pm: Submarines secured alongside.


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15 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list

8.15 am: French cruiser "Desaix" arrived, also American T.B.D. "Harte".


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16 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

15 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

10.0 am: Hands provisioning ship.

2.0 pm: Hands provisioning ship.


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17 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

am and pm: Hands painting ship.


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18 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

2.0 pm: French cruiser Desaix sailed.


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19 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list

9.30 am: Landed R.C., Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church parties.

11.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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20 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

on sick list

6.30 am: Moonshine proceeded to Mirs Bay.

9.0 am: L2 proceeded to Mirs Bay.

Hands returning stores and painting ship.

11.0 am: Portuguese Gunboat "Patria" arrived.

1.30 pm: Hands painting ship and drawing stores.


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21 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

16 on sick list

7.30 am: American T.B.D. "Harte" sailed.

9.0 am: Landed Marines for drill.

5.0 pm: H.M.S. "Cicala".


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22 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

15 on sick list

6.30 am: "Marazion" sailed for Mirs Bay.

9.0 am: Hands rigging diving boat and cleaning down aloft.

1.30 pm: Hands cleaning down aloft and drawing stores.

3.0 pm: Divers working on main inlet.


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23 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

15 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed seamen small arm company for drill.

11.30 am: H.M.S. "Moth" arrived.

11.40 am: Landed party returned.

1.15 pm: L2, Marazion and Moonshine arrived.

L2 secured alongside.

Divers working on main inlet.


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24 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

17 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.30 am: Hands painting funnel and aloft and returning stores.

2.0 pm: Hands make and mend clothes.


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25 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.0 am: Division. Prayers.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters.


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26 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed R.C., Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church parties.

10.30 am: Held Divine Service


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27 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands working on telephone cable and cleaning ship.

3.0 pm: Lost overboard by accident from first skiff 1 iron crutch.


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28 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

9.0 am: Hands away boat sailing and cleaning ship.

10.20 am: L2 slipped and proceeded.

1.30 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

2.20 pm: Colombo arrived and secured to No 5 Buoy.


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29 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

9.0 am: Hands painting down aloft and mustering bags.

1.30 pm: Hands refitting derrick, topping lifts and working about boats.

3.0 pm: Joined ship from S.S. Bremen Lieutenant Lindseek, Mr Field Gunner (T) and Mr Bufton Artificer Engineer.


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30 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

8.30 am: U.S. gunboat "Pampanga" arrived.


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31 December 1920

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

9.30 am: Divers examining L20's hydroplanes.

3.0 pm: Diving party working on telephone cable.


THE VOYAGES OF HMS TITANIA 1921

JP map Titania 1921

LOGS FOR JANUARY 1921


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1 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.30 am: Hands cleaning ship.

10.30 am: Tested life buoys, correct.

11.30 am: Paid monthly money

2.0 pm: Hands make and mend clothes.


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2 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed Church parties.

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.

1.30 pm: U.S. destroyer Hart arrived.

5.30 pm: U.S. destroyer Hart sailed.


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3 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

6.30 am: Submarines proceed to sea for exercises.

9.15 am: Marazion, Carlisle and Colombo proceeded.


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4 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

8.30 am: French gunboat Altair arrived.

9.15 am: Curlew sailed.

2.0 pm: "Marazion" and submarines returned to harbour and tied to buoy.


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5 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

8.20 am: Coal lighters secured alongside commenced coaling.

Commenced coaling.

4.45 pm: Finished coaling. Received 400 tons.


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6 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

10.30 am: Submarines secured alongside.

3.45 pm: Colombo and Curlew entered harbour.


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7 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

8.0 am: "Curlew" and "Colombo" sailed.

3.0 pm: "Curlew", "Carlisle" and Colombo secured to buoys.


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8 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

5.0 am: "Magnolia" arrived.

8.45 am: Submarines proceeded alongside "Dredgol" for fuel.

5.0 pm: French sloop Altair sailed.


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9 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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10 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

8.45 am: Commander in Chief transferred flag to Curlew.

9.10 am: Curlew, Carlisle, Colombo and submarines L33 and L8 proceeded for exercises.

3.30 pm: Curlew and L2 returned. Commander in Chief transferred flag to Hawkins.

4.33 pm: L33 secured alongside.


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11 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

7.0 am: L19 and L20 proceeded for exercises.

9.30 am: Curlew and Marazion proceeded for exercises.

3.0 pm: Marazion returned. L19 and L20 secured alongside.


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12 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list


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13 January 1921


Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

6.30 am: Submarines shoved off and proceeded to buoy.

7.45 am: Coal lighters came alongside. Commenced coaling.

9.10 am: L33, L2, and L8 proceeded to sea for exercises.

12.15 pm: Finished coaling. Received 100 tons.

1.30 pm: Curlew and Carlisle arrived.

2.0 pm: Submarines secured alongside.

Discharged 8 ratings to Bremen for passage to England.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 38.


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14 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

9.0 am: Left ship for passage to England in "Bremen" Commander Acworth, Lieutenants Friedburger and Clarke and Croft, Mr Gimblett Gunner(T) and Artificer Engineers Williams and Asker and Mr Tierney Bos'n.


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15 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list


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16 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list

9.0 am: Held Divine Service on board.


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17 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Court Martial on board. Captain Sommerville D.S.O. President.

12.30 pm: Court Martial finished. Hauled down Jack


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18 January 1921

Hong Kong to Mirs Bay

Lat 22.55, Long 114.45

11 on sick list

8.0 am: Read Warrant No 39-

8.45 am: Submarines shoved off and proceeded to sea, also Moonshine.

10.10 am: Slipped and proceeded. Course as requisite out of harbour, 72 revolutions.

10.30 am: Proceeded through Lye Mun. Courses as requisite for Mirs Bay and for exercises with submarines.

11.40 am: L5 attacked. Stopped.

Noon: Waglan Light House: S68W. Cape Collinson Light House: N48W.

1.38 pm: L8 attacked.

2.40 pm: L20 attacked.

3.0 pm: Stopped. Hoisted in torpedo.

3.30 pm Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite for Mirs Bay.

4.0 pm: Gan Tan Island: West, 1 mile.

4.25 pm: L19 attacked.

4.30 pm: Course as requisite for Crooked Harbour, 10 knots.

5.33 pm: Came to Port anchor in 8 fathoms in Crooked Harbour. Veered to 4 1/2 shackles.

Submarines and "Moonshine" came alongside.


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19 January 1921

Mirs Bay

Lat 22.55, Long 114.45

10 on sick list

6.30 am: Submarines and Moonshine shoved off.

7.40 am: Weighed and proceeded. Courses and speed as requisite with L2, L8 and L33 in Mirs Bay.

8.45 am: L2 attacked with 4 torpedoes. 1 torpedo lost.

9.45 am: L33 attacked. Stopped and picked up torpedoes.

10.50 am: L8 attacked. Picked up 2 torpedoes.

11.40 am: Proceeded as requisite for anchorage.

Noon: Paymaster Commander Roberts joined ship.

Came to Starboard anchor in 12 fathoms, veered to 4 shackles.

1.30 pm: Hands embarking and disembarking torpedoes.

Both whalers away sweeping for lost torpedo.

4.7 pm: Weighed and proceeded for Crooked harbour.

5.8 pm: Came to Port anchor in 8 fathoms. Veered to 4 1/2 shackles in Crooked Harbour.

Submarines and Moonshine came alongside.


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20 January 1921

Mirs Bay

Lat 22.55, Long 114.45

9 on sick list

2.55 am: Let go Port anchor, veered to 2 1/2 shackles and 6 1/2 on Starboard.

4.0 am: Lost overboard by accident anchor buoys 2 in No.

6.25 am: Submarines and Moonshine proceeded to sea.

6.40 am: Weighed Port anchor.

7.0 am: Weighed Starboard anchor.

7.4 am: Proceeded as requisite out of harbour, 60 revolutions.

8.15 am: Stopped. St. Breock came alongside.

8.30 am: St. Breock shoved off.

8.51 am: Came to Port anchor. Veered to 4 shackles.

Transferred torpedoes to Moonshine. Submarines carrying out target practice. St Breock towing target. Hands painting boats.

1.0 pm: Weighed and proceeded for turning trials.

Submarines carrying out gunnery exercises.

3.30 pm: Finished turning trials . Hands cleaning and painting boats.

4.20 pm: Stopped.

4.30 pm: Course and speed as requisite for entering Tolo Channel.

5.56 pm: Stopped.

5.57 pm: Came to Starboard anchor in Plover Cove in 5 1/4 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

6.30 pm: Submarines and "Moonshine" secured alongside.


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21 January 1921

Mirs Bay

Lat 22.55, Long 114.45

9 on sick list

8.55 am: L5 proceeded to sea.

7.50 am: Flotilla proceeded to sea.


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22 January 1921

Mirs Bay

Lat 22.55, Long 114.45

11 on sick list

10.30 am: Training class away sailing.

5.0 pm: Submarines L8, L9 and L33 secured alongside, and Moonshine.

7.0 pm: L20 secured alongside.

8.30 pm: L2 secured alongside.

9.5 pm: L5 secured alongside.


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23 January 1921

Mirs Bay

Lat 22.55, Long 114.45

11 on sick list

9.30 am: Held Divine Service.



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24 January 1921

Mirs Bay

Lat 22.55, Long 114.45

8 on sick list

7.0 am: L8 proceeded to sea.

7.30 am: Remainder of flotilla proceeded with Moonshine.

9.0 am: Weighed and proceeded out of Plover Cove, 72 revolutions.

10.0 am: Course and speed as requisite for carrying out exercise with submarines.

10.10 am: L8 attacked, 2 torpedoes.

Picked up torpedoes.

10.45 am: Proceeded as requisite fro Double Haven through Deep Pass.

10.28 am: Came to Port anchor in 8 fathoms in Double Haven, veered to 4 shackles.

Hands cleaning paintwork and as requisite.

1.20 pm: L20, L5 and Moonshine secured alongside.

3.0 pm: L8 and L19 secured alongside.

6.20 pm: L33 and L2 secured alongside.



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25 January 1921

Mirs Bay

Lat 22.55, Long 114.45

8 on sick list

6.45 am: Moonshine and L2 shoved off.

8.20 am: Submarines shoved off and proceeded fro exercises.

10.44 am: Weighed and proceeded out of harbour through Deep Pass.

11.5 am: Course and speed as requisite fro torpedo exercises.

11.40 am: L5 attacked wit 4 torpedoes.

11.48 am: Came to Port anchor in 10 fathoms, 3 shackles.

1 torpedo lost.

2.0 pm: Whalers sweeping for lost torpedo.

4.7 pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite for torpedo exercise.

4.50 pm: L20 attacked with 4 torpedoes.

Stopped and picked up torpedoes.

5.0 pm: Proceeded as requisite for Double Haven through Deep Pass.6.0 pm: Came to Port anchor in 9 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

6.15 pm: Submarines came alongside.


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26 January 1921

Mirs Bay to Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

6.45 am: Submarines shoved off.

7.0 am: Weighed and proceeded in company with submarines through Deep Pass.

7.55 am: Came to Starboard anchor in 10 fathoms. Veered to 3 shackles.

Lost overboard by accident 50 fathoms 5/16" chain used as bottom line.

Moonshine and St. Breock sweeping for lost torpedo.

1.0 pm: Submarines weighed and proceeded independently.

2.37 pm: Weighed and proceeded as requisite for Hong Kong.

5.35 pm: Passed through Lye Mun.

6.3 pm: Course and speed as requisite for turning ship.

6.35 pm: Secured to No. 7 Buoy Hong Kong Harbour.

6.35 pm: Shackled on.

7.15 pm: Submarines secured alongside.


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27 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands oiling wire hawser and cleaning out boats.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

8.0 pm: Moonshine secured alongside.


THE VOYAGES OF HMS TITANIA
Operations off Hong Kong and Malaya

JP map Titania Malaya - Hong Kong

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28 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands drawing stores, cleaning ship and striking down torpedoes.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.


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29 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list


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30 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

9.30 am: Held Divine Service.

Landed Church parties.


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31 January 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

7.10 am: Coal lighters secured alongside.

Hands returning stores and cleaning down aloft.

9.0 am: L2, L19, L20 proceeded for exercises.

11.0 am: Carlisle and Cairo sailed.

3.0 pm: Carlisle and Cairo returned. Submarines L2, L19 and L20 secured alongside.

4.20 pm: Finished coaling. Received 100 tons.



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1921


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1 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

9.30 am: L8 proceeded to dockyard.

11.30 am: Paid monthly payment.

2.0 pm: Hands cleaning and painting ships side and cleaning paintwork.


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2 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

5.0 pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No. 40.

6.30 pm: Discharged one stoker to H.M. Civil Prison.


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3 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list


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4 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

9.15 am: U.S.S. Wilmington arrived. Her details at: http://www.navsource.org/archives/12/09008.htm


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5 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

9.30 am. French sloop Altair sailed.

12.30 pm: Cautioned Mr Thomas E. Field Gunner (T) as to his conduct in being in an unfit state for duty on board H.M.S. "Titania" on 4th Feb 1921 & warned him as to his future conduct.

T.I. Field.


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6 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

9.15 am: Divisions.

10.0 am: Landed Church parties.

11.0 am: Japanese cruiser Nikata arrived. Held Divine Service.


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7 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

9.0 am: Hands painting and cleaning down aloft.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.


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8 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

9.0 am: Hands painting derricks and ship’s side and cleaning out boats.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

7.0 pm: Lieutenant d'Aeth discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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9 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

7.0 am: Commander in Chief transferred Flag to "Moth".

7.15 am: "Moth" sailed.


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10 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

9.0 am: Ambrose proceeded to No. 6 Buoy.

10.30 am: Joined ship from S.S. "Himalaya" Lieutenants Claridge and Barry and Sub Lieutenant (E) Reeves. 12.30 pm: Lieutenants Dickson, O'Callaghan, Cobb and Lieutenant Engineer Manly discharged to Ambrose and Sub Lieutenant Thyne.

Joined from "Ambrose" Lieutenant Commander Satow, Lieutenant Beech, Mate Bond and Warrant Engineer Richards.


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11 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

8.0 am: Dressed ship overall.

9.30 am: Hands cleaning paintwork and as requisite and provisioning ship.

1.30 pm: Hands provisioning ship.


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12 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

1.0 pm: Magnolia arrived and secured to buoy.

2.0 pm: Japanese Cruiser sailed.


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13 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

9.30 am: Held Divine Service.

Landed Church parties.


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14 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

5.0 pm: "Moth" arrived with Commander in Chief.

6.0 pm: Flag transferred to Hawkins.


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15 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

8.0 am: L33 secured alongside.

9.0 am: Hands employed cleaning ship and exercising boat sailing.

Marine detachment landed for drill.

9.0 am: Ambrose and flotilla proceeded.

5.17 pm: Portuguese Gunboat "Patria" arrived.


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16 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

8.30 am: Slipped from No 7 Buoy and proceeded with tugs alongside dockyard wall, outside Northern arm, head East.

9.25 am: L5, L20, L33 and L19 secured alongside.


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17 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

9.0 am: L19 and L33 proceeded into dock.

10.30 am: Hands discharging ammunition.

1.45 pm: Portuguese Gunboat "Patria" sailed.


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18 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

10.15 am: L3 secured alongside.

2.30 pm: L5 proceeded into basin.


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19 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list


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20 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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21 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

7.0 am: L20 proceeded to sea.

9.0 am: Hands cleaning out sail room and drawing stores.

12.30 pm: Read Warrant No. 41.

2.0 pm: Hands drawing stores and refitting dressing lines and cleaning paintwork.


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22 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

9.0 am: Dressed ship overall.

9.30 am: Hands scraping waterways, cleaning out sail room and drawing stores.

11.30 am: L3 secured alongside.

4.30 pm: L9, L20, L15 and L2 secured alongside.


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23 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

8.50 am: L2 shoved off.

7.0 pm: L3 and L15 shoved off and proceeded alongside Ambrose.


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24 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list


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25 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

10.30 am: Japanese T.B.D's "Katsura", "Ulme" & Kaede" arrived.


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26 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

6.30 am: Curlew arrived.


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27 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

9.0 am Landed Church parties.

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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28 February 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

5.0 am: Carlisle sailed.

7.0 am: Sent marines to Stonecutters for musketry course.

7.45 am: 3 Japanese T.B.D's sailed.

8.15 am: U.S.S. "Wilmington" sailed.

2.0 pm: "Hawkins" sailed.



LOGS FOR MARCH 1921


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1 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.30 am: Hands cleaning ships side and refitting running gear.

11.0 am: Divers recovering lost torpedo, hoisting baud.

1.0 pm: Hands cleaning paintwork and ships side and refitting running gear.

5.0 pm: Exercised fire quarters.


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2 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

9.0 am: Sent party with smoke helmets to "Korea Maru".

11.0 am: L20 proceeded.

11.30 am: "Ambrose" proceeded

4.0 pm: Fire party returned from "Korea Maru".


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3 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

10.15 am: "Hollyhock" sailed.

2.0 pm: Hands painting out P.O’s bathroom, cleaning paintwork and scraping and red leading waterways.


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4 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list


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5 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list


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6 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

10.0 am: Landed Church parties.


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7 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

10.30 am: Foxglove arrived.

2.15 pm: "Marazion" secured alongside.


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8 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

7.30 am: Landed Range Party.


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9 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

9.0 am: "Marazion" shoved off.

10.0 am: "Wivern" secured alongside.

12.30 pm: Cautioned Mr Thomas E. Field Gunner (T) for being absent without leave from P.M. Friday 4th March until A.M. Sunday 6th March. Thom. E. Field.

3.0 pm: "Carlisle" sailed.


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10 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

8.30 am: Japanese cruisers Kitiri and Koshimi arrived.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 42.


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11 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list


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12 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

9.0 am: Captain Benning D.S.O. joined ship.


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13 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

9.30 am: Held Divine Service.

10.0 am: Lanced Church parties.

10.10 am: H.I.J.M.S. "Kashima" and "Katori" sailed.

1.30 pm: Mr W.J. Jenkinson, Gunner, joined ship.


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14 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list


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15 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list


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16 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

4.0 pm: U.S.S. "Wilmington" arrived.


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17 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list


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18 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

2.30 pm: L20 arrived and secured alongside "Wivern".


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19 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

11.30 am: Captain F.A. Somerville D.S.O. left ship for passage to England


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20 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

9.30 am: Held Divine Service on board.


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21 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list


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22 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list


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23 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list


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24 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

7.0 am: Submarines L2 and L9 arrived and secured alongside "Ambrose".

9.15 am: Shifted birth inside basin alongside North arm.

3.0 pm: Read Warrant No. 43. Discharged 1 prisoner to Victoria jail.

5.0 pm: Read Warrant No. 44.


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25 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list

9.15 am: Held Divine Service on board.


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26 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list


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27 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Divine Service on board.


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28 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

16 on sick list

3.0 pm: "Hawkins" flying the flag of Commander in Chief arrived and secured alongside North arm.


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29 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

16 on sick list

8.0 am: "Wivern" secured alongside.


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30 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

9.30 am: Carlisle sailed.

Carried out deep water diving.

4.0 pm: Diving party returned.

5.30 pm: Lost overboard by accident one flywheel for diving pump


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31 March 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

10.30 am: Commander Cantlie joined ship.

11.30 am: Divers searching for lost flywheel of diving pump (Recovered).



LOGS FOR APRIL 1921


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1 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

8.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

10.0 am: Hands scraping and painting and cleaning paintwork.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.


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2 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

9.0 pm: Landed patrol.

9.45 pm: Patrol returned.


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3 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed Church parties.

11.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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4 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list


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5 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

8.30 am: "Hawkins" proceeded.

1.15 pm: "Hawkins" returned and secured alongside.


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6 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list


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7 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

6.30 pm: Discharged Mr Field Gunner (T) to "Tamar".


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8 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

10.0 am: Cairo sailed with the H.E. "The Governor" on board.


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9 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list


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10 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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11 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

9.30 am: Seamen at small arm drill.

2.0 pm: Hands refitting and returning stores and as requisite.


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12 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands returning boatswain’s stores for survey.

4.10 pm: "Curlew" sailed.


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13 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1.30 pm: "Colombo" sailed.


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14 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list


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15 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list


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16 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

2.0 pm: Landed funeral party for funeral of late Leading Stoker Bowen H.M.S. "Cairo". (He is buried at the Hong Kong Cemetery. The guard of Honour was provided by H.M.S. Titania as his ship, H.M.S. Cairo was at that time at Wei Hai Wei).


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17 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

9.30 am: Held Divine Service.

10.30 am: Landed Church parties.

1.0 pm: L2's crews discharged to Ambrose.


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18 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

8.30 am: Marazion sailed.

1.30 pm: L3, L9 and L15 sailed.

2.0 pm: "Ambrose" sailed.


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19 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

7.30 am: L20 proceeded to No. 9 buoy.

7.45 am: "Wivern" shoved off and went alongside "Hawkins".

8.45 am: Shifted berth to outside wall beneath 100 ton crane.

9.15 am: L20 came alongside.


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20 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands drawing provisions and as requisite.

2.0 pm: Hands provisioning ship.


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21 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

10.30 am: Hands refitting as requisite and cleaning out boats.

1.20 pm: Cicala arrived.

2.0 pm: Hands scraping and red leading, cleaning out whalers and scrubbing deck clothes.


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22 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list


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23 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list


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24 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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25 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

9.30 am: Seamen at rifle drill.

3.0 pm: Stokers at rifle drill.


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26 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

9.20 am: L2 and Moonshine proceeded.

10.30 am: Shifted berth inside North arm.

Signal ratings at rifle drill.

2.0 pm: Divers down alongside L1.

5.30 pm: L2 secured alongside.


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27 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

8.0 am: "Alacrity" flying flag of Commander in Chief sailed.

Hands painting in canteen flan and drawing stores.

3.0 pm: S.S. "Devantia" with naval draft for England sailed.

5.0 pm: Lost overboard by accident 1 Night Life buoy (Patt. 1500) caused by tug "Poet Chaucer" fouling the stern.



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28 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

9.30 am: L2 proceeded for exercises.

Hands refitting and cleaning paintwork.

Divers recovering the Life buoy.

1.30 pm: French flagship "Montcalm" arrived and secured to No. 7 buoy


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29 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

10.0 am: "Moorhen" arrived.

11.0 am: Shifted berth to outside North Arm.

1.15 pm: "Hawkins" sailed.

5.0 pm: L2 sailed.


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30 April 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list



LOGS FOR MAY 1921


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1 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.15 am: Divisions.

9.30 am: Landed Church parties.

10.30 am: Held Divine Service.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters.


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2 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship

8.30 am: Divisions. Prayers. Seamen at rifle drill.

10.30 am: Hands drawing stores and refitting as requisite.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters. Exercised fire stations.


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3 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list


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4 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands reeving new whalers falls and rigging boat deck awnings.

1.30 pm: Hands respreading awnings and reeving boats falls.


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5 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

16 on sick list

9.30 am: Divers diving for gear lost by "Tarantula" in the basin.


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6 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

8.0 am: Dressed ship overall in honour of anniversary of H.M. The Kings Coronation.

10.0 am: L19 secured alongside.

2.0 pm: Hands scrubbing woodwork on promenade and upper deck.


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7 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

17 on sick list

9.0 am: "Robin" sailed.


4caf8ba9cadfd341970325c6: (http://oldweather.s3.amazonaws.com/ADM 53-87622/ADM 53-87622-119_1.jpg)


8 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

8.0 am: Dressed ship overall.

10.30 am: Held Divine Service.

6.55 pm: Undressed ship


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10 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

33 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands baling out boats and fitting topping lifts and punches to after derricks.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.


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9 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

21 on sick list

9.0 am: "Wivern" secured alongside & L19 outside "Wivern".

10.30 am: Hands drawing awnings for Wivern.

2.0 pm: Hands spreading Wivern’s awnings and as requisite.

6.0 pm: Watch employed baling out boats.


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11 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

31 on sick list


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12 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

29 on sick list

8.0 am: U.S. T.B.D. "Rizal" arrived.


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13 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

37 on sick list


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14 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

59 on sick list

9.0 am: All confidential signal books returned to the safe.

10.30 am: "Foxglove" sailed.


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15 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

48 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Divine Service on board.


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16 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

54 on sick list

2.40 pm: U.S.S. "Wilmington" arrived.

6.30 pm: "Bluebell" arrived and secured to buoy.


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17 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

23 on sick list


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18 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

23 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands provisioning ship and refitting hemp hawsers.

1.0 pm: Watch employed scrubbing out men’s smoking room.


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19 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

22 on sick list

9.15 am: "Moonshine" secured alongside.

11.0 am: Hands hoisting out torpedoes.

2.0 pm: Hands working on torpedoes and clearing up decks and respreading awnings.


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20 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list


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21 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

11.0 am: "Magnolia" sailed.



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22 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

10.15 am: Held Divine Service.


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23 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed small arm company.

10.30 am: Hands getting out cables for survey.

2.0 pm: Hands refitting as requisite and landing cables.


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24 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

9.0 am: Hands getting out Starboard for survey and baling out boats and cleaning out cable locker.

Lost by neglect and charged for one Patt. 770 micrometer.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.


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25 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

9.0 am: M. Eldridge Gunner (T) joined ship from "Ambrose".

10.30 am: Hands working about cables, cleaning out chain locker and placing boats in dockyard fro refits.


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26 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

8.0 am: Dressed ship overall in honour of H.M. the Queen's birthday.

Noon: "Tamar" fired Royal Salute. Paraded Guard.


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27 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

8.30 am: Landed seamen and marines small arm companies.


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28 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

11.30 am: L19 secured alongside.


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29 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.

11.0 am: Landed Church parties.


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30 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

9.40 am: L19 proceeded for exercises.

10.0 am: Shifted berth inside North arm, head to Westward.


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31 May 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list



LOGS FOR JUNE 1921


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1 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

7.30 am: Hands to physical drill.

8.0 am: Divisions. Prayers.

9.0 am: Landed small arm company. Remainder of hands working about cable.

11.30 am: L19 secured alongside.

1.30 am: Two watches make and mend clothes.

2.0 pm: Watch employed cleaning out boats

2.20 pm: U.S. T.B.D. Rizal arrived.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters.

6.0 pm: Exercised fire quarters.


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2 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands getting in Starboard cable, scraping second cutter and refitting sailing gear.

2.0 pm: Hands cleaning out second cutter, working about cables and scraping and red leading purchases blocks for derricks.


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3 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

8.0 am: Dressed ship with masthead flags in honour of H.M. The King's birthday-

8.30 am: Landed Seamen, Stokers and Marines small arm company for review by H.E. The Governor.

9.30 am: L19 sailed fro Wei Hai Wei.

Piped down.


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4 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

4.15 pm: U.S. Gunboat Pampanga arrived.


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5 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.

Landed Church parties.


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6 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

9.0 am: Hands getting in Starboard cable and cleaning out second cutter.

9.15 am: Bluebell proceeded.

1.30 pm: Hands painting blocks for after derrick purchases and cleaning out second cutter.


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7 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

11.35 French sloop "Gradmine" sailed.

3.0 pm: U.S.S. "Albany" arrived.


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8 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

10.10 Tarantula sailed

10.30 am: L33 secured alongside

1.10 pm: Tarantula returned to harbour.

3.0 pm: Landed funeral party for drill.

4.0 pm: Landed funeral party and mourners for the funeral of the late Chief Petty Officer "Freeman".

Petty Officer E. W. Freeman, service No M/6981, aged 26 from H.M.S: Tarantula is buried at the Hong Kong Cemetery. He was son to William and Rosa Freeman of 3, Darlingoof Rd., Shipston-on-Stour, Worcs.

6.20 pm: Funeral party returned.


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9 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list


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10 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

10.30 am: Joined ship from S.S. "Delta" Lieutenant Commander Owen, Lieutenant Raw, Warrant Engineer Garthwaite.

12.20 pm: Bluebell arrived.


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11 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

11.0 am: Tarantula proceeded.


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12 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

10.0 am: Landed Church parties.

11.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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13 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

5.0 pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 46.


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14 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

8.15 am: U.S.S. "Albany" sailed.

11.0 am: Portuguese gunboat "Prairie - Grand" arrived.

6.0 pm: U.S.S. "Rizal" sailed.


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15 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list


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16 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

11.0 am: No 4 Typhoon Signal hoisted. L33 and L1 proceeded to buoys at Kowloon.


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17 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

11.40 am: L33 secured alongside.


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18 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

8.0 am: French Sloop Altair arrived.

10.0 am: Hands cleaning ship and drawing stores from Kowloon.

4.0 pm: Cicala arrived.


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19 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

9.0 am: Mustered ships company by open list.

1.15 pm: L1 arrived and secured alongside.

6.30 pm: "Carlisle" arrived.

6.10 pm: L33 secured alongside. "Moonshine" arrived.


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20 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

8.15 am: U.S.S. "Rizal" arrived.

9.45 am: Portuguese gunboat "Prairie Grand" sailed.


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21 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands working about cables and drawing stores and torpedoes from Kowloon.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.


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22 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

8.0 am: Dressed ship with masthead flags (anniversary of H.M. The Kings Coronation).

10.30 am: Bluebell sailed.

Noon: Paraded guard.

2.0 pm: Hands transporting cable from testing house to lighter.


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23 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

10.30 am: Lieutenant Beech R.C.N. left ship.

1.0 pm: French sloop Altair sailed.


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24 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

7.0 pm: Lieutenant Commander Richardson, Lieutenant Blood and Mr Eldridge Gunner (T) left ship for passage to England in S.S. "Delta".


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25 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

9.15 am: Shifted berth under 100 ton crane.

10.30 am: Ship entered dry dock.


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26 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

10.0 am: Landed Church parties. Sent Church of England to Tamar.

11.30 am: Arrived U.S.S. Helena.


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27 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands preparing for scraping ships bottom.

8.0 am: U.S.S. "Helena" fired salute. Tamar returned salute.

9.30 am: Hands scraping ships bottom.

11.30 am: Finished pumping out dock.


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28 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

10.30 am: Mr Watson Warrant Telegraphist joined ship.

4.0 pm: L1 sailed for Wei Hai Wei.

6.25 pm: Hollyhock arrived.


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29 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands drawing Bosuns and Carpenters stores.


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30 June 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list



LOGS FOR JULY 1921


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1 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

5.40 am: "Moth" proceeded.

7.30 am: Hands cleaning up decks.

8.0 am: Hands to physical drill. L33 and Moonshine proceeded fro trials.

10.0 am: Hands refitting sea boats gear and reeving derricks purchases.

11.30 am: Paid monthly payment.

Noon: Dock flooded.

1.45 pm: Left dock, proceeded with tugs alongside North arm, head west.

3.30 pm: L33 returned and secured alongside.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters. Exercised fire quarters.


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2 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

10.30 am: Ship turned round to head East.


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3 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

9.0 am: Divisions. Landed Church parties.

10.30 am: Sent Church of England party to Tamar.

12.50 pm: "Tarantula" arrived.


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4 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

8.0 am: Dressed ship overall in honour of American Independence Day.


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5 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

7.30 am: L33 cast off and coal lighters secured alongside.

8.30 am: No 1 Typhoon Signal hoisted.

10.0 am: Hands returning canvas gear to dockyard.

1.30 pm: Read Warrant No 48.

5.0 pm: Finished coaling. Received 150 tons.


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6 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

11.25 am: No 4 Typhoon Signal hoisted.

2.10 pm: Shoved off from jetty and proceeded to No 6 buoy with tugs.


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7 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

6.0 am: No.4 Typhoon Signal hauled down.

7.0 am: Unshackled starboard cable from buoy.

4.0 pm: L33 sailed for Wei Hai Wei.

5.0 pm: Slipped from buoy. Proceeded with tugs alongside North arm.


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8 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

10.0 am: Commenced basin trials.

10.30 am: Finished basin trials.

12.25 pm: "Moonshine" returned from Mirs Bay.

5.25 pm: "Bluebell" arrived.

6.10 pm: Rizal (U.S.S.) arrived.


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9 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list


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10 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

16 on sick list


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11 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

10.0 am: U.S.S: Rizal slipped and proceeded.

10.30 am: Mr Housley, Gunner (T) joined ship.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 49.

6.30 pm: Watch rigging diving boat.


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12 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

9.0 am: Divers examining Lye Mun pier.

2.40 pm: Divers returned.


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13 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

5.0 pm: Confidential books withdrawn from safe


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14 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

7.0 am: Landed provisioning party.

10.0 am: Hands provisioning and painting ship.

2.0 pm: Hands provisioning ship.


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15 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands provisioning ship.

1.30 pm: Hands painting ship.

2.20 pm: L20 secured alongside.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters. Read Warrant No 50.


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16 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

4.5 pm: "Bluebell" sailed.

6.30 pm: U.S.S. "Abarenda" arrived.


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17 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed R.C. and Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church parties.

11.0 am: Ships company to Church in Tamar.


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18 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

7.40 am: L20 proceeded to buoy-

5.0 pm: Discharged "Care and maintenance" officers and crew to "Tamar".


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19 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

8.45 am: L20 proceeded.

9.0 am: Lieutenant Bond left ship for passage to England.

9.5 pm: Left wall and proceeded out of harbour, 60 revolutions.

9.34 am: Course and speed as requisite for full speed trial.

9.30 am: Passed through Green Island Pass.

10.30 am: Ling Tang: abeam to Port 1 mile.

11.30 am: Finished trial. Reduced to 52 revolutions.

11.45 am: Stopped. Dropped Life buoy. Sent away sea boats.

Noon: Waglan Light House: N33E 5 1/2 miles.

12.5 pm: Hoisted boats. Proceeded as requisite for Tathong Channel, 60 revolutions.

1.10 pm: 70 revolutions. Course as requisite for entering harbour through Lye Mun.

2.10 pm: Stopped.

2.25 pm: Shackled onto No. 8 Buoy.


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20 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

6.30 am: Coal lighters secured alongside.

7.0 am: Commenced coaling.

9.0 am: L20 proceeded for exercises with "Moonshine".

11.0 am: Hands assisting in coaling ship with Chinese coolies.

1.0 pm: Hands assistant Chinese coolies to coal ship and painting funnel.

4.40 pm: U.S.S. "Rizal" arrived.

8.55 pm: Finished coaling.


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22 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

6.30 am: U.S.S. T.B.D's Green, Elliott, Tarbell, Farrell, Upshur & Lea arrived.

9.40 am: Commenced adjusting compasses and swinging ship.

11.0 am: Finished.

1.15 pm: Shackled second bridle of cable to buoy.

2.10 pm: L20 secured alongside.


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21 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

7.45 am: "Bluebell" arrived.

Tug St Monance secured alongside.

8.30 am: Tug and "Moonshine" proceeded with diving party to search for lost torpedo..


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23 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

9.0 am: No. 2 Typhoon signal hoisted.

2.30 pm: Moonshine proceeded to coaling basin Kowloon.

5.0 pm: L20 proceeded to buoy.

5.15 pm: No. 4 Typhoon signal up.

10.0 pm: Set anchor watch. Raised steam on main engines.


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24 July 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

2.0 am: No. 6 Typhon Warning hoisted.

5.30 am: Typhoon Signal changed to No. 4.

6.0 am: Took off anchor watch.

6.30 pm: Hauled down No. 4 Typhoon signal.

7.30 pm: Steam at half hour notice.

11.30 pm: Raised steam for slow speed.


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25 July 1921

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei and at Hong Kong.

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Position at 8 pm: Lat 22.61, Long 115.78

13 on sick list

12.30 am: Set anchor watch.

7.30 am: L20 and "Moonshine" came alongside.

9.15 am: "Moonshine" proceeded in to basin.

11.10 am: Slipped. Proceeded as requisite out of harbour, L20 in company.

11.20 am: 72 revolutions.

Noon: Waglan Light House: S25E. Tai Thong Point N75E. Course East.

12.28 pm: -> S. Ninepin North. Lamting Mi N75 1/2W.

12.30 pm: Altered course N75E.

3.0 pm: Mendoza Island: N13E. Single Island: N66W.

4.24 pm: Pedro Blanco: abeam 7 miles.

6.0 pm: Chalang Light House: N50E.

10.02 pm: Sighted Breaker Point Light: N52E.

11.40 pm: Breaker Point Light: abeam 7 3/4 miles.

Noon: Altered course N68E.


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26 July 1921

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 23.65, Long 118.03

Position at Noon: Lat 24.16, Long 118.66

Position at 8 pm: Lat 25.23, Long 119.91

14 on sick list

12.50 am: Sighted Good Hope Cape Lt: N 1/2E

1.0 am: Breaker Point Light: N83W. Good Hope Cape Light: N2E

2.0 am: Lanocks Light: N46E. Good Hope Cape Light: N33W.

3.40 am: Lanocks Light: abeam 7 miles.

5.30 am: Sighted The Brothers: N10 1/2E.

5.52 am: Slow (50 revolutions). Passed through fog bank.

6.17 am: Fog cleared. Increased to 72 revolutions.

6.22 am: Brothers: abeam 7 miles.

11.45 am: Chapel Island: N85W. Dodd Island: N21 1/2W.

Noon: Altered course N47E.

3.34 pm: Sighted Ocksen Island Light House: N33E.

4.0 pm: Stopped. Sent sea boat to L20.

4.20 am: Proceeded N47E. 72 revolutions.

5.50 am: Ocksen Light House: abeam.

7.15 pm: Sighted Turnabout Light.

8.47 pm: Turnabout Light: abeam 8 miles.

9.0 pm: Altered course N30E.

10.0 am: Tung Khen light: N23W. Turnabout Light: S64W.

14 on sick list


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27 July 1921

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 27.27, Long 121.36

Position at Noon: Lat 28.03, Long 121.80

Position at 8 pm: Lat 29.41, Long 122.73

11 on sick list

1.0 am: Altered course N33E.

2.16 am: Tung Gung Light House: abeam 6 1/2 miles

5.0 am: Tae Island: N41W.

6.30 am: Seven Stars (70): N81W. Namki Summit: N9W.

3.20 pm: Hieshan Light House: N17E.

4.31 pm: Heishan Light House: abeam 5 1/2 miles.

6.0 pm: Fired sound signals and rocket.

8.30 pm: Tong Ting Light: N27W.

9.30 pm: Tong Ting: abeam 19 miles.


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28 July 1921

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 31.70, Long 123.55

Position at Noon: Lat 32.42, Long 123.56

Position at 8 pm: Lat 34.11, Long 123.36

4.0 pm: Altered course N3W.

9.30 am: Increased to 78 revolutions.

10.30 am: Hands scraping and painting whaler and painting side rails. Tested Socket signals and V.B.S. lights.

11.0 pm: Altered course N5W.


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29 July 1921

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei and at Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 36.65, Long 122.91

Position at Noon: Lat 37-25, Long 122.78

8.0 am: Land on port bow.

10.0 am: Shitan Bay Light House: N67W.

11.20 am: Sighted NE Promontory Light House: N5W.

Noon: NE Promontory Light House: N19W. N Gravel Island: N80W.

12.15 pm: N.E. Promontory Light House: N33W.

12.37 pm: N.E. Promontory Light House: abeam 5 miles. Altered course N15W.

1.27 pm: Altered course West. Zig zagging as requisite for submarine exercises, 72 revolutions.

3.15 pm: 3 Peaked Point: S16W. -I Liu King Tan: S71W. Course as requisite for Western entrance Wei Hai Wei Harbour, 60 revolutions.

4.0 pm: Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

4.23 pm: Let go Port anchor in 6 1/2 fathoms.

4.27 pm: Let go Starboard anchor in 6 1/2 fathoms. Moored ship 4 on each.


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30 July 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12.45 pm: "Carlisle" arrived.


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31 July 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.

11.0 am: Landed R.C. Church parties.



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1921


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1 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

Hands cleaning ship

7.30 am: Landed stockers range parties.

10.0 am: Hands oiling wire hawsers.

11.30 am: Paid monthly payment.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

3.10 pm: L15 returned and anchored.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters.


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2 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

8.30 am: L1 and L19 proceeded for exercises.

9.0 am: L33 secured alongside. Divers examining bow shutter of L33.

11.30 am: L15's officers and crew joined Titania.

2.30 pm: L19 and L1 returned from exercises.

6.10 pm: L2, L3, and L9 left harbour.

6.20 pm: L15 came alongside.


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3 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

6.30 am: L33 and L15 shoved off and anchored.

6.45 am: Coal lighters came alongside.

7.30 am: Commenced coaling.

9.0 am: Ambrose and 3 submarines sailed.

10.30 am: L19 and L1 sailed for exercises.

5.45 pm: Raised steam.

7.30 pm: Set anchor watch. (Wind force 7 to 9).

8.45 pm: Reverted to one hours notice for steam.

11.35 pm: Raised steam. Set anchor watch. (Wind force 9 to 10).


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4 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

3.0 am: Working engines as requisite at slow speed during squalls.

8.0 am: Relieved anchor watch. Steam at 2 hours notice.

10.0 am: L9 returned and anchored.

12.15 pm: "Ambrose" returned and anchored.

2.30 pm: Landed range party.


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5 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

4.30 am: "Alacrity" sailed.

10.0 am: Held Court of Enquiry on board.

10.25 am: L15 secured alongside.

11.40 am: "Ambrose" sailed.

11.50 am: L19 secured alongside.

3.30 pm: Divers working on L1.


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6 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

6.0 pm: Discharged cell prisoner to Carlisle.

9.30 am: Landed Church parties.

10.30 am: Held Divine Service.

Midnight Raised steam on main engines.


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7 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list


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8 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

1.0 am: L20, L33 and L1 proceeded to anchorage.

4.30 am: Hoisted motor whaler and gig.

9.0 am: L15 and L19 shoved off and anchored.

2.30 pm: Lost overboard by accident one hammer & shoemakers pincher.

10.0 pm: Working engines at slow speed as requisite.


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9 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

2.0 am Keeping anchor watch.

8.0 am: Landed range party.

3.30 pm: L20 proceeded.


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10 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

6.40 am: Alacrity arrived.

7.0 am: L1, L19, L33 proceeded for exercises.

11.0 am: Lost overboard by accident 1 marlin spike, and one megaphone (15").

3.30 pm: Hawking arrived.

5.0 pm: Engineer Lieutenants Gamblin and Ross discharged to Hawkins.

7.0 pm: L1, L20, L19 and L33 returned to harbour.


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11 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

11.0 am: "Marazion" arrived.

1.30 pm: Divers examining L15’s bow shutters.


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12 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

8.30 am: Colombo arrived.

8.50 am: Oiler "Francol" secured along Port side.

Submarines secured alongside Francol.

12.30 pm: "Pearleaf " arrived.


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13 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list


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14 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed Church parties.

10.0 am: Held Divine Service on board.


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15 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

8.30 am: L1 shoved off to swing compasses.

11.0 am: Landed marine range party.


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16 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

6.45 am: Coal lighter secured alongside.

9.0 am: Coaling ship, native labour.

2.30 pm: Finished coaling. Received 200 tons.

3.30 pm: L33 secured alongside Starboard side.


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17 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list

8.30 am: L15 and L19 proceeded for exercises.

10.0 am: L20 swinging for deviation.

11.45 am: L15 returned and anchored.

1.25 pm: L19 returned and anchored.

2.30 pm: L15 secured alongside.


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18 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

6.50 am: Marazion sailed.

7.20 am: L1 proceeded for exercises.

8.20 am: L33 sailed for exercises.

2.30 pm: Curlew returned from exercises.

5.30 pm: "Marazion" L1, L19, L20 and L33 returned and anchored.

6.45 pm: L15 shoved off and anchored.


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19 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

7.0 am: Carlisle and Curlew proceeded for gunnery exercises.

11.50 am: U.S.S. "Huron" arrived and anchored..

1.0 pm: Curlew and Carlisle returned from exercises.


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20 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9.0 am: Submarines secured alongside.

9.30 am: U.S.S. "Huron" sailed.

5.0 pm: Submarines cast off and proceeded to an anchorage.


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21 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

Ship: Met: 10 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed Church Parties.

10.0 am: Held Divine Service on board.


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22 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

9.0 am: "Curlew and "Carlisle" sailed for exercises.

10.30 am: L1 and L20 secured alongside.


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23 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands securing coal lighters and as requisite. L19 and 33 proceeded fro Exercises.

10.30 am: Marazion proceeded for exercised.

11.30 am: Curlew and Carlisle returned and anchored.

12.30 pm: Lost overboard by accident 1 Marlin Spike.

1.30 pm: Marazion L19 and 33 returned and anchored.

5.0 pm: "Ambrose" L2, 3 and L9 arrived.

6.0 pm: Finished coaling. Received 200 tons.


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24 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

8.30 am: L19 and L1 proceeded for exercises.

10.30 am: Marazion proceeded.

3.30 pm Marazion and submarines returned.


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25 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

9.0 am: Squadron proceeded to sea for exercises.

11.30 am: Lieutenant Claridge joined ship.

12.30 pm: L19 secured alongside.

2.30 pm: Squadron returned and moored.


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26 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands employed about boats and cleaning paintwork.

1.0 pm: 4 Ratings joined ship from England.

2.0 pm: Hands painting and cleaning ship, men passing for Higher rating away boat sailing.


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27 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list


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28 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed Church parties.

10.30 am: Held Divine Service,


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29 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

7.30 am: Submarines secured alongside.

9.30 am: Hands employed cleaning out boats and laying buoys fro regatta.

11.30 am: Lieutenant Malleson V.C. joined ship from R.N.H.

1.30 pm: Hands employed fitting buoys fro regatta and about boats.

5.0 pm: Submarines proceeded to anchorage.


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30 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

10.30 am: First Day Squadron Regatta.

11.30 am: Let go Kedge anchor (astern).

5.0 pm: Weighed Kedge anchor.


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31 August 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

9.30 am: L33 secured alongside.

10.30 am: Second Day Squadron Regatta.

1.30 pm: 13 Ratings joined from "Ambrose".

Let go Kedge anchor (astern).

4.0 pm: Weighed Kedge anchor.

10.0 pm: "Curlew" sailed.



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1921


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1 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

6.30 am: Hands cleaning ship.

9.30 am: Hands weighing mark buoys and moorings and replacing boats gear.

10.30 am: L19 returned and anchored.

11.0 am: "Ambrose" sailed with L9, 15, 3 and 2 in company.

12.30 pm: L1 and 20 Returned.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters.


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2 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

9.30 am: All Submarines proceeded for exercises.

10.30 am: H.M.S. Hollyhock arrived.

11.30 am: L1 and L19 returned and anchored.

1.0 pm: Submarines returned to harbour and secured alongside.


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3 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list


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4 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed Church parties.

11.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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5 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

6.0 am: Coal lighter secured alongside.

2.30 pm: Finished Coaling. Received 200 Tons.

3.0 pm: L33 secured alongside


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6 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

2 on sick list

9.0 am: Submarines proceeded for exercises.

11.30 am: L33 returned and anchored.

1.0 pm: L20, 19 and 1 returned and anchored.


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7 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

2 on sick list

9.30 am: Hands painting and repairing targets.

2.0 pm: Hands employed as in forenoon.


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8 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

1 on sick list

8.45 am: All submarines weighed and proceeded for firing.

2.30 pm: Submarines returned and anchored.


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9 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

9.0 am: "Alacrity" flying Flag of Commander in Chief, "Marazion" and "Submarines" proceeded for Gunnery Practice

1.0 pm: "Alacrity" and Marazion returned and moored. Submarines returned and moored alongside.


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10 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

Noon: Held Court Martial on board Captain Benning D.S.O. "President".

7.30 pm: "Bluebell" arrived.


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11 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed Church Parties.

10.30 am: Held Divine Service.


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LOG BOOK – SEPTEMBER 12TH 1921 TO SEPTEMBER 2ND 1922


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Establishment of Ship’s Company:

Officers:

18

Seamen:

83

Boys:

-

Marines:

24

Engine-room Establishment:

77

Other non-executive ratings:

48

Total:

250


BAROMETER:



Mercurial

Name of Maker and number:

Adie A. 329

Height of cistern above sea:

34 feet.


Thermometers for Air Temperature.

Maker and No.

Casella A1880

Wet

Casella A1882.


ARMAMENT.

Nil.

Torpedo armaments.

Nil.


BOATS.


1 motor boat

35 feet.

1 steam cutter

32 feet.

1 motor whaler

28 feet.

1 motor boat

25 feet

1 cutter

34 feet

1 cutter

32 feet

1 gig

32 feet

2 montagu whalers

27 feet

2 skiffs

16 feet


Followed by miscellaneous information.

Signed Ch. Benning, Captain and Donald Cly. Neich, Lieutenant (N).


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12 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

8.0 am: Landed range party.

5.0 pm: 1 rating (Stoker) joined from "Carlisle".


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13 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

8.0 am: Landed range party.

9.0 am: Flag of Commander in Chief transferred to "Alacrity".

9.30 am: Divisions. Commander in Chief's inspection.

10.0 am: Hawkins proceeded for exercises.

10.30 am: Colombo proceeded for exercises.

1.30 pm: Hollyhock proceeded for exercises.


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14 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

8.30 am: L19 and L20 proceeded for exercises.

9.30 am: Marazion and St Breock proceeded.

2.30 pm: Marazion, L19 and L20 returned to anchorage.


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15 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

9.0 am: Hawkins, Colombo, Marazion and submarines sailed for exercises.

10.0 am: Bluebell arrived.

10.30 am: Hands employed about submersible pump and refitting boats sails.

1.0 pm: Hands refitting boom gear and boat sailing.

2.30 pm: Hawkins and Colombo returned to harbour.

5.30 pm: Marazion and submarines returned and anchored.


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16 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

10.30 am: Marazion sailed for exercises.

5.0 pm: Carlisle shifted berth.


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17 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

3.40 pm: Raised steam for 1/2 hour notice.

5.0 pm: Hoisted all boats. Sent power boats to lee of camber to moor.

6.30 pm: Steam for slow speed on main engines.

9.0 pm: Set anchor watch.


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18 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

2.0 am: Anchor watch. Steam for slow speed.

4.30 am: Steam at 1/2 hour notice.

7.30 am: Steam for slow speed.

7.0 pm: Steam for slow speed.


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19 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

1.30 am: Anchor watch.

3.0 am: Steam at 1/2 hours notice.

9.30 am: Hands employed about torpedo, pinnace and rigging after derrick.

10.15 am: Steam at 4 hours notice.

1.30 pm: Hands employed about pinnace and boat sailing.


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20 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

2.0 pm: Hands employed about boats and away sailing.


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21 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed Marines for drill.

10.0 am: Hands employed about boats for sailing regatta.

2.0 pm: Hands away sailing in squadron sailing regatta.


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22 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

9.30 am: Hawkins proceeded for exercises.

9.0 am: L33 and L19 secured alongside.

9.30 am: Hands employed in boats and painting. Colombo, Hollyhock and Bluebell proceeded.

11.0 am: Divers cleaning main inlet.

1.0 pm: Hands away sailing.

1.30 pm: Diving party working about main inlet.

3.0 pm: Colombo returned to harbour. Finished diving.

5.0 pm: Hawkins, Carlisle and Marazion returned to harbour.


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23 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

9.0 am: Bluebell proceeded to Tientsin.

10.0 am: Hands about boats and away sailing.

2.0 pm: Hands employed rigging stores.


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24 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

7.0 am: Submarines shoved off and anchored.


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25 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed Church parties.

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.

8.45 pm: Flagstaff Point: N88W.

9.45 pm: Raised steam for 1/2 hour notice.

10.45 pm: Steam for slow speed.

11.30 pm: Flagstaff Point: N89W.


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26 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

2.0 am: Set anchor watch.

3.30 am: Steam on main engine.

9.0 am: Reverted to 1/2 hour notice for steam.


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27 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

7.30 am: L1 secured alongside.

9.0 am: Landed range parties.

10.30 am: Hands provisioning ship.

2.0 pm: Hands provisioning ship.


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28 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

5.30 am: Coal lighters secured alongside. Hands preparing for coaling.

7.0 am: Submarines proceeded alongside oiler. Commenced coaling.

10.30 am: Lieutenant Stopford returned from R.N.S.Q.

9.15 am: Finished coaling. Received 400 tons.


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29 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

7.0 am: L19 and L33 came alongside.


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30 September 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed range party.

11.0 am: L20 secured alongside.



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1921


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1 October 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

7.30 am: Bluebell arrived.

9.0 am: Hands cleaning ship and preparing for sea.

10.0 am: Tested lifebuoy, correct.

11.30 am: Paid quarterly settlement.

5.0 pm: Evening quarters.

5.45 pm: L19, L33, L1 and L20 proceeded to anchorage.


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2 October 1921

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

9.0 am: Held Divine Service,

10.0 am: Landed Church parties.

4.0 pm: "Hawkins" sailed flying the flag of Commander in Chief.


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3 October 1921

From Wei Hai Wei to Shanghai

Position at Noon: Lat 37.53, Long 122.35

Position at 8 pm: Lat 37.24, Long 122.72

8 on sick list

9.0 am: L1, L19, L20 and L33 sailed. Eng. Caft. Garwood joined ship for passage.

9.2 am: Weighed Port anchor, shortened in to 3 on starboard.

10.55 am: Weighed and proceeded 72 revolutions. Course as requisite out of Western entrance.

11.20 am: Gaunt Island: S6W. Outer Island: N65W. Course N89E.

Noon: 62 revolutions.

1.0 pm: 36 revolutions. Altered course N74E.

2.30 pm: 62 revolutions. Altered course S88E.

3.30 pm: Altered course S2W.

3.35 pm: L20 joined up.

5.20 pm: Slow. N.E. Promontory Light House: S67W. Alceste Island: N63W.

5.25 pm: Stopped. Hauled in log.

6.15 pm: Remaining 3 submarines joined up. Proceeded slow, course South, submarines in company.

6.30 pm: Increased to 10 knots. Altered course S5W.

8.30 pm: Increased to 70 revolutions.

9.30 pm: Sighted Min Tan Light: S55W.

10.27 pm: S.E. Promontory Light: abeam 10 miles.


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4 October 1921

From Wei Hai Wei to Shanghai

Position at 8 am: Lat 35.25, Long 122.68

Position at Noon: Lat 34.46, Long 122.73

Position at 8 pm: Lat 33.11, Long 122.70

7 on sick list

9.0 am: Carried out communication exercise with submarines.

1.0 pm Altered course S7W.

3.30 pm: Second Submarine Division took station astern of first Submarine Division.

4.0 pm: Submarines proceeded independently. Reduced to 62 revolutions.

11.0 pm: Started sounding every hour.


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5 October 1921

From Wei Hai Wei to Shanghai

Position at 8 am: Lat 31.28, Long 122.48

Position at Noon: Lat 31 15, Long 121.93

7 on sick list

4.30 pm: Sounding every half hour.

6.0 am: Altered course S20W.

8.0 am: S58W.

8.27 am: Amhurst Rocks: ahead.

8.55 am: Amhurst Rocks: abeam to Starboard 1 1/2 miles.

9.15 am: Reduced to 45 revolutions. Altered course S80W. Amhurst Rocks: N32E.

10.0 am: Bell buoy: S22W. Course and speed as requisite for picking up pilot.

10.26 am: Picked up pilot.

10.45 am: Proceeded 26 revolutions up Yangtse Kiang.

11.35 am: Passed Tungsha Light Vessel.

12.24 pm: H.I.J.M.S. "Uji".

1.0 pm: 36 revolutions.

2.25 pm: 72 revolutions.

2.40 pm: Off Wusung. Course and speed as requisite fro entering Hwang Pu river.

4.0 pm: Course and speed as requisite up Hwang Pu River.

5.0 pm: Let go Starboard anchor off Chinese city Shanghai to turn ship.

5.10 pm: Weighed and proceeded down river.

5.15 pm: Let go Starboard anchor.

5.18 pm: Let go Port anchor. Moored ship 4 shackles on each.

L20 and L33 came alongside.

L19 and 21 at naval moorings.

Following officers joined ship Lieutenant Parkinson, Lieutenant Ruck Keene, Warrant Shipwright Frayne, Warrant Engineer Manly.


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6 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

6 on sick list

11.0 am: Leave to the white watch till Noon 12 October.

1.30 pm: L20 and L33 shoved off. Started to unmoor ship.

2.30 pm: Weighed Starboard anchor.

3.10 pm: Weighed Port anchor. Proceeded as requisite down harbour.

3.50 pm: Shackled onto Southern Naval buoy off the Bund. L20 and L33 secured alongside.


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7 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

4 on sick list

11.0 am: L19 and L1 came alongside.


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8 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

4 on sick list


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9 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

5 on sick list

9.0 am: Landed R.C. Church party.

10.30 am: Held Divine Service.


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10 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

5 on sick list


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11 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

6 on sick list

10.30 am: Lieutenant Commander Powell, Warrant Shipwright Avery and Warrant Engineer Drummond left ship for passage to England.

3.40 pm: "Bee" arrived & secured to S.N.O.'s buoy.


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12 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

6 on sick list

1.15 pm: "Cricket" arrived.

2.0 pm: General leave to Red watch till Noon 18 October.


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13 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

7 on sick list


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14 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

7 on sick list

9.25 am: U.S.S. "Huron" sailed.


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15 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

8 on sick list


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16 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

8 on sick list

9.0 am: Divisions. Landed R.C: Church parties.

10.30 am: Held Divine Service on board.


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17 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

6 on sick list


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18 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

5 on sick list

2.0 pm: General leave to the Blue watch till Noon 24 October.


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19 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

8 on sick list


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20 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

6 on sick list

9.0 am: Chinese light cruiser "Hai Chou" arrived.

11.30 am: Submarines shoved off and secured to buoy.

2.0 pm: "Marazion" arrived.


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21 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

6 on sick list

6.0 am: Coal lighters secured alongside.

1.0 pm: Tug St. Breock arrived.

11.20 pm: Coal lighters shoved off. Finished coaling. Received 270 tons.


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22 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

7 on sick list

6.30 am: L1 and L19 secured alongside.

9.40 am: L33 and L20 secured alongside.


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23 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

7 on sick list

10.0 am: Landed Church parties of all denominations.


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24 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

10 on sick list

10.0 am: Discharged Lieutenant Ruck Kiene to Marazion (temp).

2.0 pm: "Marazion" sailed.


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25 October 1921

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

10 on sick list


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26 October 1921

Shanghai to Nimrod Sound

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

Position at 8 pm: In Bonham Straight. Lat 30.60, Long 122.41

12 on sick list

8.0 am: Submarines proceeded out of harbour.

8.27 am: Slipped.

8.30 am: Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite out of harbour.

9.25 am: Passed Tung Kon Light Buoy.

9.45 am: Passed No.5 Buoy.

10.05 am: Passed No.1 Buoy.

10.25 am: Passed Wusung Spit Buoy.

10.31 am: Stopped.

10.33 am: Came to Starboard anchor in 7 1/2 fathoms off Wusung Spit. Veered to 4 shackles.

1.35 pm: Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite down Yangtse river.

2.50 pm: 72 revolutions.

3.9 pm: Passed Middle Promontory buoy.

3.37 pm: Kuitoan Light Vessel: abeam.

4.29 pm: passed Tungsha Light Vessel.

5.35 pm: Bell buoy: abeam. Set course S33E.

5.40 pm: Bell buoy: N31W. Gutzlaff Light: S3W.

6.35 pm: Bonham Light: S22E. Gutzlaff Light: S51W. Altered course S22E.

7.0 pm: Altered course S16E.

8.0 pm: Altered course as requisite through Bonham Straight.

8.30 pm: Bonham Light: N28E, 1 mile. Course S36E.

8.48 pm: Hauled in log. Passed through large fleet of fishing junks.

9.25 am: Altered course S6E.

9.35 pm: Elgar Light: abeam 1 1/2 miles.

9.40 pm: Altered course as requisite for anchorage.

9.55 pm: Stopped.

10.0 pm: Came to Starboard anchor in 12 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.


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27 October 1921

From Shanghai to Nimrod Sound

Position at 8 am: Lat 29.90, Long 122.26

Position at Noon: In entrance to Nimrod Sound

12 on sick list

4.45 am: Weighed and proceeded. Course S18E, 72 revolutions.

5.40 am: Altered course as requisite through Steep Island Pass,

5.45 am: Steep Island Light House: abeam.

5.52 am: Set course S32E.

6.15 am: Commenced zigzagging 30 degrees either side at 5 and 7 minutes intervals.

7.22 am: Altered course S3W (zigzagging).

7.25 am: L20 and L33 attacked.

8.0 am: Tong Ting Light House: S78W. ->Video: N7E.

8.20 am: Altered course S12W.

9.0 am: L19 and L1 attacked.

9.5 am: Altered course S78W.

10.0 am: Tong Ting Light House: N14E. Tan Hwa (1792): N52W. Submarines took station astern.

10.5 am: Altered course S87W.

11.30 am: Mouse Island: S48W. Tinker: N75W. Altered course as requisite for Nimrod Sound.

Noon: Starboard Jack: S66W. Tinker: N27W.

1.25 pm: Pearl Rock: abeam 1/2 mile.

2.15 pm: Middle Island: abeam. Course as requisite fro anchorage at head of sound.

2.57 pm: 6 knots.

3.11 pm: Stopped.

3.12 pm: Came to Starboard anchor in 12 1/2 fathoms, Veered to 5 shackles. Submarines secured alongside.


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28 October 1921

Nimrod Sound

Lat 29.5, Long 121.5

12 on sick list

7.0 am: Hands cleaning ship.

10.0 am: Hands painting ship.

12.30 pm: Lost overboard by accident Brushed Path. No.13, 2 in No.


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29 October 1921

Nimrod Sound

Lat 29.5, Long 121.5

12 on sick list

7.30 pm: Lost overboard by accident Lamp pattern No. 14.


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30 October 1921

Nimrod Sound

Lat 29.5, Long 121.5

15 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.



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31 October 1921

Nimrod Sound

Lat 29.5, Long 121.5

16 on sick list

4.5 pm: Marazion arrived and anchored.



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1921


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1 November 1921

From Nimrod Sound to Amoy

Position at Noon: Lat 29.58, Long 122.14

Position at 8 pm: Lat 28.51, Long 122.14

18 on sick list

7.0 am: Submarines shoved off and proceeded.

Hands preparing for sea.

8.24 am: Weighed.

8.34 am: Proceeded as requisite out of harbour, 72 revolutions. Marazion in company.

9.44 am: Passed Middle Island.

10.45 am: Passed Pearl Rock.

Noon: Starboard Jack: S49W. Tinker Rock: N2W.

12.20 pm: -> Ching Jong Ma: S23E. Mouse Island: N35E.

1.14 pm: Altered course as requisite for attack by L20 and to pick up torpedo.

1.40 pm: Proceeded as requisite.

2.0 pm: Patahekok: S73W. Tan Hwa: N19 1/2W.

2.39 pm: Altered course as requisite for attack by L1 and to pick up torpedo.

3.15 pm: Patahekok: N60W. 1792 Hill: N13W. Proceeded S3W, 62 revolutions. Streamed log.

4.10 pm: Stopped. Exercised man overboard. Sent away both sea boats. Exercised collision quarters.

4.34 pm: Proceeded 62 revolutions, S25W.

5.50 pm: Hieshan Light House. abeam 3 1/2 miles.

22.30 pm: Exercised sea boat crew.


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2 November 1921

From Nimrod Sound to Amoy

Position at 8 am: Lat 26.65, Long 121.20

Position at Noon: Lat 26.33, Long 120.83

Position at 8 pm: Lat 25.33, Long 120.05

18 on sick list

6.0 am Altered course S40W: Reduced to 42 revolutions.

10.0 am: Increased to 62 revolutions.

11.5 am: Sighted Tung Yung Island: S77W.

11.30 am: Altered course S18W.

Noon: Tung Yung: N81W.

12.18 pm: Tung Yung Light House: abeam 17 1/2 miles.

12.52 pm: Sighted L1 and L20 on the surface.

1.30 pm: Tung Yung Light House: N39W.

L19 attacked

3.34 pm: L33 broke surface.

3.56 pm: Altered course S55W, 65 revolutions. Submarines took station astern.

5.51 pm: Sighted Turnabout Light: S75W.

7.16 pm: Turnabout Light: N80W.

8.0 pm: Turnabout Light: NW. Altered course S48W.

9.15 pm: Sighted Oksen Light: S63W.

11.35 pm: Oksen Light: abeam 7 miles.


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3 November 1921

Amoy

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

18 on sick list

3.0 am: Sighted Dood Island Light.

5.12 am: Sighted Chapel Island Light.

5.20 am: Dodd Island: abeam 9 1/4 miles.

5.35 am: Altered course N77W.

6.0 am: Dodd Island Light: N5E. Chapel Island Light: S65W.

7.0 am: Tsing Sen Light House: N77W. Chapel Island Light House: S28W.

7.30 am: Hauled in log. Altered course as requisite for entering Amoy harbour.

8.57 am: 6 knots.

9.10 am: Came to Starboard anchor in 10 fathoms in Amoy Outer Harbour, Westward of Kulangsu. Veered to 5 shackles.

11.30 am: Paid monthly payment.

12.30 am: L19 and L20 secured alongside.

3.55 pm: Let go Port anchor, veered to 3 shackles. Veered to 7 on Starboard.

8.0 pm: Weighed Port anchor, shortened in to 5 on Starboard.

Ship: Met: 1230 L19 & L20 secured alongside


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4 November 1921

Amoy

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

18 on sick list

8.30 am: L1 and L33 secured alongside.

11.0 am: Lieutenant Ruck Keene rejoined ship from "Marazion".


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5 November 1921

Amoy

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

17 on sick list

8.45 am: "Carlisle" arrived.


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6 November 1921

Amoy

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

17 on sick list

10.0 am: Held Divine Service.


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7 November 1921

Amoy

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

16 on sick list

11.0 am: Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Williams joined ship for passage to Hong Kong.

1.0 pm: Hands preparing for sea. Read Warrant No. 51

3.0 pm: Submarines shoved off and proceeded to sea.


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8 November 1921

From Amoy to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 24.36, Long 118.14

Position at Noon: Lat 23.81, Long 118.15

Position at 8 pm: Lat 22.93, Long 116.85

14 on sick list

7.0 am: Weighed and proceeded as requisite out of harbour.

7.30 am: 65 revolutions.

8.10 am: Chanchat Rock: abeam 1/2 mile.

8.45 am: Course S26E.

9.24 am: Chapel Island: abeam 3 miles.

10.30 am: Altered course S45W.

11.3 am: Sighted L1.

2.0 pm: 72 revolutions.

The Brothers: S68W.

2.55 pm: The Brothers: abeam 3 1/2 miles.

5.21 pm: High Lamock Light House: abeam 6 1/2 mile.

5.30 pm: Altered course S65W.

8.15 pm: Bracker Point Light in sight: W1/2N.

9.0 pm: Bracker Point Light: N56W

9.30 pm: Bracker Point Light: abeam 9 1/2 miles. Altered course S74W.

Midnight: Increased to 78 revolutions for speed trial.


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9 November 1921

From Amoy to Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

1.50 am: Chilang Point: abeam 10 miles.

2.5 am: Altered course S79W.

5.30 am: Altered course S72W.

6.0 am: <- Single Island: N44W. -> Mendoza Island: N35E.

8.0 am: Waglan Light House: S28W. Tathong Point: N75W. Altered course as requisite for entering Hong Kong by Eastern entrance.

8.20 am: 36 revolutions.

8.30 am: 65 revolutions.

8.45 am: Passed through Lye Mun.

9.12 am: Stopped.

9.20 am: Shackled to No 7 buoy.

11.30 am: Discharged 48 ratings taking passage.

12.25 pm: Merlin arrived.

12.35 pm: Cairo arrived.


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10 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

7.10 am: Coal lighter secured alongside. Commenced coaling.

10.0 am: Hands employed painting and returning stores.

1.0 pm: Hands employed painting down aloft, returning second cutter to dockyard, returning torpedoes and ammunition.

6.45 pm: Finished Coaling. Received 290 tons.

6.50 pm: Coal Junks cast off.

7.50 pm: H.M.S. "Cairo" arrived.


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11 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

9.0 am: Hands returning torpedoes and as requisite.

10.0 am: Landed Church Party.

10.30 am: Pipe Down.

10.50 am: 2 Japanese destroyers proceeded.

11.0 am: In commemoration of the signing of the Armistice two minutes silence was observed.

1.0 pm: Hands make and mend clothes.


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12 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

8.0 am: "Moth" slipped and proceeded.

1.0 pm: Read Warrant No. 52.


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13 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

9.10 am: "Marazion" arrived.

Landed Church parties.

10.30 am: Held Divine Service.


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14 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

10.0 am: Hands employed preparing to Pay Off.

1.30 pm: Ship Paid Off. Crew discharged to "Tamar" to await passage to England.


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15 November 1921

From this day the time is given in 0000 form.

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0630. L20, L19, L33 and L1 secured alongside. Hands cleaning ship and securing submarines.

0900. Working Party from Tamar came on board. Hands cleaning ship and refitting boats falls.

1130. Working party left.

1300. Recommissioned under Captain C.S. Benning, D.S.O, R.N. for further service on China Station.


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16 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0935. Working Party from Tamar came on board.

1130. Working Party left.

1300. One Able Seaman discharged to Detention Quarters. One Leading Telegraphist left.


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17 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1210. French Sloop "Altair arrived. Rowed Guard to Altair.

1415. S.S. "Bellerophon" with China Drafts arrived

1625. New Commission joined from S.S. "Bellerophon".

On the left side of the page:

Officers joined: Lieutenants D.C.G. Neish, H. D'Arcy Evans, G.C.P. Menzies, T.H. Dickson, Surgeon Lieutenant Commander E. Mac Ewan, Paymaster Lieutenant FW Bayley, Mr R.W. Martin Commanding Gunner, Mr C.S. Goods Warrant Engineer.

1700. Received Galley from "Colombo"


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18 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0935. Working Party from Tamar arrived.

1025. Exercised Fire and Collision Stations.

1630. 3 Signalmen and 2 Able Seamen left ship.


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19 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1000. Lieutenant R.G. Chichester and Mr James Warrant Engineer left ship.

1040. Water Boat secured alongside.

1100. Lifebuoys tested and correct. Flooding arrangements tested and correct.

1640. 1 Engine Room Artificer, 1 Stoker, 3 Coolies left ship.

1735. H.M.S. "Hawkins" arrived and secured to No. 6 Buoy.

1830. One Private R.M.L.I. left ship.


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20 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0810. Japanese Destroyers proceeded.

1030. Divine Service.

1040. 1 Able Seaman, 1 Leading Stoker joined.


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21 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0715. H.M.S. "Merlin" proceeded.

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Dockyard Parties landed, remainder cleaning ship.

0815. Water Boat secured alongside.

0825. H.M.S. "Foxglove" proceeded.


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22 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

0750. Landed Marine Detachment.

0910. French Sloop "Altair" proceeded.

1430. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.


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23 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

1000. H.M.S. "Robin" arrived.

1250. R.F.A. "Francol" arrived.


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24 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0930. Gunner’s Party landed to draw ammunition.

1020. H.M.S. "Colombo" undocked.

1530. Landed Funeral Party for Funeral of the late Leading Stoker Norman. From Naval History: Norman William, Leading Stoker, Service Number 308772, died of illness.

1805. Funeral Party returned on board.


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25 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

1050. H.M.S. "Foxglove" arrived.

1330. 1 Petty Officer, 3 Able Seamen and 3 Stokers left ship.


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26 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list


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27 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0905. Landed Roman Catholic Church Party.

0915. Landed Baptist, Congregational, Presbyterian and Wesleyan Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1135. Church Parties returned on board


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28 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Seamen to Rifle Drill.

Hands cleaning ship.

1530. 1 Leading Stoker and 1 Stoker joined.

1550. H.M.S. "Tarantula" arrived.


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29 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0805. Marine detachment landed.

0915. H.M.S. "Hawkins" arrived from Kowloon Dock.

1150. Marine detachment returned.

1410. H.M.S. "Magnolia" undocked.

1440. H.M. Submarine L5 entered dock.

1710. Hands to Bathe.


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30 November 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0650. H.M.S. "Carlisle" arrived and secured to No 8 Buoy.

0905. L1 proceeded to swing for adjustment of Compasses.

1025. L1 secured alongside.

1440. H.M.S. "Colombo" secured to No.4 Buoy.

1730. Mr B.W. Pitt Commanding Gunner left ship.



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1921


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1 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0635. Coaling Party left ship.

0745. Water Boat Cherub secured alongside.

0800. Dressed ship.

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

0915. H.M.S. "Alacrity" (Commander in Chief) arrived.

0935. Flag of Commander in Chief transferred to "Hawkins".

Hands employed Painting ship and hoisting out Torpedoes.

1130. Paid Monthly money.

Noon. H.M. Ships in harbour fired salute of 21 guns.

Leave to Red and Blue Watches 1600 to 0700.

1230. Hands hoisting in Torpedoes from L33 and L1 and returning collision heads.

1700. Evening Quarters.

1830. Coaling Party returned,


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2 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0700 L20, L19, L33 and L1 proceeded alongside Dredgol.

0735. Coal lighters secured alongside.

0800. Commenced coaling.

1315. 1 Leading Telegraphist.

1525. Finished coaling. Received 150 tons.

1630. Submarines secured alongside.


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3 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

0925. Company from 4th S/M Flotilla landed for inspection of Commander-in-Chief.

1015. Water Boat secured alongside.

1225. Company returned from Commander-in-Chief's inspection.

1345. 1 Able Seaman, 1 Telegraphist, 1 Stoker left ship.

1540. 1 Able Seaman, 1 Telegraphist, 1 Stoker joined.


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4 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

0915. Divisions.

Landed church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1145. Church Parties returned.


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5 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Seamen to Small Arm Drill.

Hands cleaning ship and securing for sea,

1030. 1 Leading Telegraphist, 1 Signalman, 3 Stokers to Hospital.

1400. Water Boar secured alongside.

1415. 1 Petty Officer and 1 Private R.M.L.I. left ship. 1 Stoker joined.

1450. L2 and L3 secured alongside.

1605. H.M.S. "Cairo" and "Colombo" proceeded.


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6 December 1921

From Hong Kong to Mirs Bay and at Double Haven

Position at Noon: Lat 22.30, Long 114.39

7 on sick list

0730. H.M.S. "Cairo" secured to No 8 Buoy.

0750. Submarines proceeded.

0930. Slipped and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1048. Lamtong Mi: 000 degrees. Distant 0.5 mile.

1115. Altered course 060 degrees.

1136. Altered course 000 degrees. "Marazion" took station ahead 0.3 mile.

1204. Altered course 050 degrees.

1240. L19 attacked.

1252. L1 attacked.

1255. Speed 55 revolutions.

1318. L20 attacked.

1320. Altered course 337 degrees.

1323. Stopped.

1350. Proceeded Course 270 degrees. Speed 60 revolutions.

1403. Altered course 315 degrees.

1548. Came to with Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

1605. Submarines secured alongside.

1420. Course and speed as requisite.


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7 December 1921

Double Haven

Lat 22.52, Long 114.3

8 on sick list

0845. L1 and L19 proceeded.

0900. 1 Stoker left ship.

0930. Marazion proceeded.

1110. Marazion arrived and came to anchor.

L19 secured alongside.

1330. Let go and weighed Sheet anchor.


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8 December 1921

Double Haven

Lat 22.52, Long 114.3

9 on sick list

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands painting ship and Diving party cleaning condenser main inlet.

0830. Marazion proceeded.

0900. L1 and L19 proceeded.

0915. L20 proceeded.

1205. L1 came to anchor.

1243. Marazion came to anchor.

Hands painting ship. Diving party to L1.

1435. L20 secured alongside.

1443. Diving Party returned.

1550. L19 secured alongside.

1610. L1 secured alongside.

1700. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 1.


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9 December 1921

Plover Cove

Position at Noon Lat 22.45, Long 114.24

Lat 22.52, Long 114.3

8 on sick list

0907. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0938. <- Song To: S12E. Kai Pang Tan: S31W. North Point: S70W. Course S50E, 60 revolutions.

1004. L3 fired 4 torpedoes at Marazion.

1010. Stopped to pick up torpedoes.

1048. Proceeded.

Course and speed as requisite for entering Harbour.

1206. Came to with Starboard anchor in 6 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

1233. L20 secured alongside.

1245. L3 secured alongside.

1320. L1 secured alongside.

1410. L2 Secured alongside.


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10 December 1921

Plover Cove

Lat 22.46, Long 114.23

9 on sick list

0650. L2 proceeded with Diving Boat in tow.

1715. "Marazion" came to anchor.

1730. L2 secured alongside.

Diving party returned.


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11 December 1921

Plover Cove

Lat 22.46, Long 114.23

12 on sick list

0945. Divine Service.


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12 December 1921

Plover Cove

Lat 22.46, Long 114.23

12 on sick list

0952. Marazion proceeded.

1120. Surveying Party under Lieutenant (N) left ship.

1330. 1 Engine Room Artificer and 1 Stoker Petty Officer to Moonshine.

1530. Surveying Party returned.

1800. Marazion came to anchor.

1805. H.M. Tug "St Monance" came to anchor.


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13 December 1921

Plover Cove

Lat 22.46, Long 114.23

13 on sick list

0815. L2 proceeded.

0845. L3 and L19 proceeded.

0945. H.M.S. Marazion and H.M. Tug St. Monace proceeded.

1304. L19 secured alongside.

1350. L3 secured alongside.

1625. L2 secured alongside.

1645. Marazion came to anchor.


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14 December 1921

Plover Cove

Lat 22.46, Long 114.23

12 on sick list

0930. L20 and L2 proceeded.

1025. Marazion proceeded.

1335. L3, L19 and L1 proceeded.

1400. Marazion entered harbour.

1800. Discharged 1 Able Seaman to "Marazion".


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15 December 1921

Plover Cove

Lat 22.46, Long 114.23

11 on sick list

0700. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded with "Moonshine" in tow

1300. Lost overboard from Skiff 1 crutch Patt 73c.


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16 December 1921

From Plover Cove to Hong Kong and at Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

0810. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0927. -> Port Island: N81W. Gruff Head: -> King Chan S41W. Shaped course S18E, 60 revolutions.

1009. Altered course S10W.

1120. Altered course S76W.

1146. Altered course West.

1158. Altered course N40W.

Noon: Tathong Point: East. Mai Yung Pai: N15E. Hak Kok Tau: N40W.

1205. Course and speed as requisite for entering harbour.

1310. Secured to No 7 Buoy.

1730. Lost overboard by accident 1 Blue Burgee Flag.


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17 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

0930. Diving Party away.

1100. Discharged 1 Able Seaman to R.N. Hospital.

1320. Diving Party employed searching for Steamboat’s Rudder.

1530. Discharged 1 Able Seaman to Hospital.

1 Shipwright joined from "Marazion".


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18 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

0915. Mustered by the Ledger.

0930. Landed Church Parties.

1015. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned.


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19 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

0820. Seamen landed fro Rifle Drill.

0900. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

0930. Landing party returned.

Hands cleaning ship and painting.


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20 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

0755. Landed Marine Detachment.

0915. Discharged 1 Stoker to "Ambrose".

1130. Discharged 1 Engine Room Artificer, 1 Stoker Petty Officer, 1 Stoker to Hospital.

1315. Store party landed.

Hands painting and refitting.

1430. Discharged 1 Able Seaman to "Ambrose".

1500. Store Party returned.

1 Leading Seaman joined from "Ambrose".

1645, H.M.S. "Moorhen" entered basin.


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21 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0930. Discharged 81 Ratings to SS "Bellerophon" for passage to England.

1355. S.S. "Bellerophon" sailed.

1755. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.


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22 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

0815. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

0830. U.S.S. "Long" secured to No. 10 Buoy.

1110. H.M.S. "Robin" entered Basin.

1315. H.M.S. "Carlisle" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

1500. 1 Signalman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1515. Landed funeral party. For John T. Williams, Commissioned Boatswain from H.M. Dockyard Hong Kong, who died of illness.

1735. Funeral Party Returned.


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23 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

1130. HMS "Hollyhock" secured to No. 13 Buoy.


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24 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

1100. Lifebuoys tested and correct.


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25 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

1000. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties Returned.


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26 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Person: Left ship: 1400 1 ERA and 1 AB discharged to RN Hospital

11 on sick list

1400. 1 Engine Room Artificer and 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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27 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

0835. U.S.S. "Long" proceeded.

0930. 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1010. Discharged 1 Stoker to R.N. Hospital.

1420. 1 Leading Telegraphist joined from R.N. Hospital.

1440. U.S.S. "Long" secured to No.10 Buoy.

1450. 1 Able Seaman joined from Hospital.

1630. H.M.S. "Tarantula" entered basin.


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28 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

1000. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.


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29 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

0910. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands painting and working about boats and drawing stores.

1155. U.S.S. "Roper" secured to No.10 Buoy.

Rowed Guard to USS "Roper".

1315. L4 entered basin.

Hands painting ship and drawing stores.

1415. S.S. "Cyclops" arrived with China drafts.

1420. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1540. 3 Engine Room Artificers, 1 EA, 1 Shipwright and 1 Chief Cook joined from SS "Cyclops"

1700. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 3.


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30 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

0910. "L1" proceeded into Basin.

1225. "L1" secured alongside.

Hands employed painting and embarking stores.

1520. Water Boat "Cherub" secured alongside.


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31 December 1921

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

1245. 1 Stoker joined from "Ambrose".


THE VOYAGES OF HMS TITANIA 1922

JP map Titania 1922

LOGS FOR JANUARY 1922


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1 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0845. Landed Church Parties.

0915. Divine Service.

1015. Divisions.

Piped Down.

Noon: Leave to Red and Blue Watches 1330 to 0700.

1500. 1 Engine Room Artificer, 1 Able Seaman, 1 Signalman discharged to Hospital.

1700. Evening Quarters.


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2 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0700 Landed Range Party.

0705. Physical drill.

0815. Landed Seamen for Rifle Drill.

0835. H.M.S. "Cairo" proceeded.

0935. H.M.S. "Foxglove" proceeded.

0940. Seamen returned.

Hands working about boats.

1110. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.

1130. Paid Monthly Money.

1330. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" proceeded.

1350. Range Party returned.

1545. Discharged 1 Stoker to "Ambrose".


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3 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0805. Landed Marine Detachment.

1150. Range Party returned on board.

1650. Discharged 2 Engine Room Artificers to H.M.S. "Tamar".


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4 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0935. H.M.S. "Robin" proceeded.

0950. H.M.S. "Durban" secured to No.3 Buoy.


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5 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0840. L4 secured alongside.

1130. S.S. "Achillies" arrived with China Drafts.

1335. China Draft joined from S.S. "Achillies".

1350. 1 Leading Seaman, 2 Able Seamen discharged to "Ambrose".

1700. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 4.


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6 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0655. Landed Range Party.

0820. H.M.S. "Marazion" sailed.

Hands cleaning ship, drawing stores and painting.

0905. L4 proceeded into basin.

1305. H.M.S. "Cairo" secured to No 8 Buoy.

1330. HMS "Marazion" secured to No 11 Buoy.

Hands embarking stores and painting.

1350. Range Party returned.

1400. Discharged 1 Able Seaman, 1 Petty Officer, 1 Telegraphist to "Ambrose".

1410. "Hollyhock" secured to No 11 Buoy.

1445. Foxglove to No13, "Bluebell" to No.12 buoy.

1655. 1 Petty Officer and 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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7 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1655. 1 Leading Seaman joined.


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8 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0850. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

0925. Hands mustered by the ledger.

1015. Divine Service.


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9 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0835. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.

0905. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" proceeded.

1100. 1 Stoker discharged to Hospital.

1330. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1455. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1700. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 5.


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10 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0745. Range, Provision and Store Parties landed.

0850. L20 and L19 proceeded.

1030. H.M.S. Hawkins secured to No 6 Buoy.

1110. H.M.S. Alacrity shifted berth.

1310. L20 secured alongside.

1330. L19 secured alongside.

1400. 1 Engine Room Artificer, 2 Able Seamen, 1 Stoker joined.

1500. Range Parties returned.

1800. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

1810. H.M.S. "Hollyhock secured to No. 11 Buoy.


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11 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0825. L20 proceeded.

0905. H.M.S: Marazion proceeded.

1150. L20 secured alongside.

1345. H.M.S. Marazion secured to No. Buoy.

1430. 1 Able Seaman joined from Hospital.

1 Able Seaman, 1 Leading Stoker, 2 Stokers discharged to Hospital.

1725. H.M.S. "Moth" secured to No.13 Buoy.


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12 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0625. H.M.S. "Foxglove" proceeded.

0900. L19 and L20 proceeded.

0905. H.M.S. Hawkins and Marazion proceeded.

1100. HMS "Tarantula" secured to No.9 Buoy.

1350. H.M.S: Marazion secured to No 11 Buoy.

1415. L19 and L20 secured alongside.

L4 entered basin.

1500. H.M.S. Hawkins secured alongside Dockyard.


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13 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

0640. Submarines secured alongside Carlisle.

0900 coaling ship.

1340. 1 Able Seaman joined from "Tamar".

1410. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1730. Coaling completed. Received 370 tons.

1800. 1 Leading Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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14 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0900. HMS "Tarantula" proceeded.

0950. H.M.S: Curlew secured to N0 8 buoy.


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15 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0810. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Held Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned.

1500 1 Able Seaman and 1 Signalman discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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16 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

0825. Seamen landed for Rifle Drill.

0845. Landed Store Parties.

1025. H.M.S. Marazion shifted berth to No 18 Buoy.

1130. Store Parties returned.

1340. 2 Engine Room Artificers, 1 EA, 1 Stoker discharged to "Ambrose"

1 Stoker discharged to "Hawkins".

1435. L20 and L18 proceeded into Basin.

1500. L4 and L5 secured alongside.

1705. 1 Able Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".

1800. 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Hawkins".


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17 January 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0755. Marine Detachment landed.

0930. H.M.S. "Cairo" proceeded.

1000. 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1100. 1 Able Seaman, 1 Signalman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1155. Marine Detachment returned on board.

1300. Lieutenant T.H. Dickson joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1340. 2 Electrician Artificers, 1 Leading Seaman, 2 Able Seamen discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1500. 3 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1630. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".

2015. 1 Marine joined ship.


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18 January 1922

Hong Kong to Singapore

Position at 8 pm: Lat 21.15, Long 113.83

6 on sick list

1030. L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 proceeded.

1100. Hoisted First Motor Boat.

1130. Slipped and proceeded.

Course and speed as requisite for leaving Harbour.

1312. -> Wag Lan N21W. <- Sing Kong N51W. Namleok Tsui: West. Shaped course S59W.

1456. Altered course S41W.

1540. Altered course S15W.

1554. Altered course S5W.

Submarines took up cruising stations.

1604. Gap Rock: abeam. Distant 1.5 miles.


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19 January 1922

From Hong Kong to Singapore

Position at 8 am: Lat 19.11, Long 113.60

Position at Noon: Lat 18.50, Long 113.41

Position at 8 pm: Lat 17.38, Long 113.41

8 on sick list

0615. Speed 65 revolutions.

0655. Speed 60 revolutions.

1000. Speed 72 revolutions.

Noon: Altered course S4E. Speed 65 revolutions. Signal Book Correct.


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20 January 1922

From Hong Kong to Singapore

Position at 8 am: Lat 15.76, Long 113.25

Position at Noon: Lat 15.36, Long 112.86

Position at 8 pm: Lat 14.27, Long 112.38

7 on sick list

0534. Altered course S27W.

Noon: Speed 72 revolutions1550. Speed 60 revolutions.

2324. Speed 64 revolutions.


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21 January 1922

From Hong Kong to Singapore

Position at 8 am: Lat 12.90, Long 111.36

Position at Noon: Lat 12.36, Long 111.08

Position at 8 pm: Lat 11.25, Long 110.43

6 on sick list

2010. Speed 74 revolutions.


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22 January 1922

From Hong Kong to Singapore

Position at 8 am: Lat 9.75, Long 109.53

Position at Noon: Lat 9.55, Long 109.40

Position at 8 pm: Lat 9.80, Long 108.95

6 on sick list

0600. L2’s Steering Gear Broke Down.

0603. Altered course N34W.

0608. Course and speed as requisite.

0840. Tow Passed, Cut parted.

0930. Taking "L2" in tow.

1205. Tow Passed. Slow ahead, to tauten.

1220. Course S27W. Speed 30 revolutions.

1421. Speed 20 revolutions.

Passed second 3 1/2 wire to L2.

1530. Speed 40 revolutions.

2000. Altered course S45W.

2144. Altered course S27W.


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23 January 1922

From Hong Kong to Singapore

Position at 8 am: Lat 7.88, Long 108.80

Position at Noon: Lat 7.53, Long 108.35

Position at 8 pm: Lat 6.68, Long 107.71

6 on sick list

0600. Speed 46 revolutions.

0800. Altered course S35W.

0834. Slow.

Passed 5 1/2 wire to L2.

Lost overboard whilst towing L2:

70 fathoms 4 1/2" flex steel wire.

60 fathoms 11" manila hawser.

113 fathoms 4" coir hawser.

2 anchor buoys.

2 Joining shackles.

Towing pendant (50 fathoms 3 1/2" wire).

1220. Speed 50 revolutions.

1230. Speed 55 revolutions.

1240. Speed 60 revolutions.

1253. Speed 65 revolutions.

1400. Hands reeling hawsers.

1730. Veered provisions to L2.


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24 January 1922

From Hong Kong to Singapore

Position at 8 am: Lat 5.61, Long 106.81

Position at Noon: Lat 4.81, Long 106.23

Position at 8 pm: Lat 3.76, Long 105.53

6 on sick list

1603. Speed 70 revolutions.

1505. Slow. 5 1/2" wire chafed in fair lead of L2.

1525 to 1545 . Working up to 70 revolutions.

1740. Slow. 5 1/2" wire stranded in Port fair lead.

1800. Put Back Clocks 1 hour.

1810 to 1830. Working up to 65 revolutions.

1910. Altered course S20W.

2050. Po Manki Light: S16E.

2300. Po Manki Light: S42E.

2315. Speed 68 revolutions.

Midnight. Po Manki Light: S66E.


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25 January 1922

From Hong Kong to Singapore and at Singapore Roads

Position at 8 am: Lat 2.08, Long 104.86

Position at Noon: Lat 1.54, Long 104.67

6 on sick list

0515. Speed 70 revolutions.

0612. Poulo Aur: N80W.

0712. Speed 72 revolutions.

1120. Altered course S48W.1237. Altered course S66W.1615. Altered course East.

1800. Altered course S87W.

1805. Course and speed as requisite fro shortening tow.

1900. Tow parted. L2 came to anchor.

1918. Came to with Starboard anchor in 12 fathoms. Veered to 5 shackles.


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26 January 1922

From Singapore Roads to Empire Dock, or at Empire Dock Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

8 on sick list

0625. Pilot on Board.

0635. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0757. Secured alongside in Empire Dock.

1630. Discharged 1 Able Seaman to H.M.S. "Laburnum".

1640. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Laburnum".


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27 January 1922

Empire Dock, Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

5 on sick list

0905. H.M.S. "Laburnum" proceeded.


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28 January 1922

Empire Dock, Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

6 on sick list


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29 January 1922

Empire Dock, Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

6 on sick list

0755. H.M.S. "Hawkins" arrived.

0815. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned.


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30 January 1922

Empire Dock, Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

9 on sick list

0645. Coal lighters alongside.

0900. Coaling ship.

1350. L1, L2 and L3 proceeded.

1420. Finished coaling. Received 320 tons.


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31 January 1922

From Singapore to Penang

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

Position at 8 pm: Lat 1.52, Long 102.98

7 on sick list

On the left side of the page:

1230. Engineer Commander Horsley, Engineer Lieutenant Commander S. Jackson left ship.

1320. Pilot on board.

1330. Slipped and proceeded.

1418. Tanjong Blayer: abeam.

1421. Stopped. Pilot left.

1425. Obelisk: N59 1/2E. Palawan Beacon: S68E. Proceeded S76W, 40 revolutions.

1453. Altered course S53W.

1500. Speed 70 revolutions.

1545. Sultan Shoal Light House: abeam distant 0.5 mile.

1550. Heavy Rain Squall.

1600. Speed 50 revolutions.

1625. Speed 70 revolutions.

1700. Altered course N58W.

1930. Speed 40 revolutions.

2000. Speed 70 revolutions.

2243. Tg. Toher Light: abeam.

2316. Sighted Po Undan Light: N88W.



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1922


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1 February 1922

From Singapore to Penang

Position at 8 pm: Lat 3.95, Long 100.01

Positions at 8am and noon both plot onshore and are disregarded.

7 on sick list

0113. Po Undan Light: abeam. Distant 7 miles.

0115. Altered course N51W.

0216. C. Rachado Light: N38W. Malacca Light: N48E. Po Undan Light: S84E.

0600. Altered course N56W.

0824. One Fathom Bank Light House: N58W. Pinto Gedang Light House: N48E. Poukit Jugra: N82E.

1022. One Fathom Bank: abeam. Distant 1.5 miles.

1030. Altered course N45W.

Noon. Takong Simbang S27W, Po. Jemur Light House: S48W.

1400. Altered course N41S.

1430. L1 attacked.

1435. Altered course N50E.

1443. Slow.

1500. Altered course N41W, speed 70 revolutions.

1630. Po Jarak: N30W. Po Rambia: N29E.

1948. Po Jarak: abeam.

2016. L2 attacked. Switched on Search lights.

2043. Altered course N5W.


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2 February 1922

From Singapore to Penang and at Penang

Position at 8 am: Lat 5.61, Long 99.86

Lat 5.4, Long 100.35

6 on sick list

0203. Altered course N5E (to avoid steamer).

0215. Resumed course N5W.

0243. Tg. Pinchat Muka Light: N30E.

0715. Altered course N89E.

0730. Speed 68 revolutions.

0853. Altered course S71E.

0900. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands preparing for entering Harbour.

1020. Course and speed as requisite.

1150. Stopped.

1155. Came to with Starboard anchor in 11 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

1245. L5 and L4 secured alongside.

1530. L3 secured alongside.


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3 February 1922

Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.35

8 on sick list

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands cleaning ship and refitting Boats falls.

Lost overboard: 1 Boathook, Gunmetal, Patt 78E.


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4 February 1922

Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.35

6 on sick list

0805. L2 secured alongside.


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5 February 1922

Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.35

6 on sick list

1015. Divine Service.

1945. Patrol landed.

2310. Patrol returned on board.


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6 February 1922

Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.35

7 on sick list

0700. Diving Party left ship, for Wreck of Russian Light Cruiser "Jemchug". S.M.S. Emden sank her on 28 October 1914. Her story is found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_cruiser_Zhemchug and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Penang

1025. Diving Party returned.

1400. Lieut G.C.P. Kidston left.

1600. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 5.


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7 February 1922

Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.35

7 on sick list

1945. Landed Patrol.

2300. Patrol returned.


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8 February 1922

Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.35

10 on sick list


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9 February 1922

Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.35

9 on sick list

1915. Patrol landed.

2315. Patrol returned.


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10 February 1922

Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.35

9 on sick list

1230. Mr A. W. James Warrant Engineer left ship.

1300. 58 Ratings discharged to S.S. "Achillies".

1605. 58 Ratings joined from S.S. "Achillies".


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11 February 1922

Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.35

5 on sick list

1600. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 6.

1945 Patrol landed.

1955. S.S. "Achillies" sailed.

2300. Patrol returned on board.


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12 February 1922

Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.35

7 on sick list

1015. Divine Service.


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13 February 1922

Penang

Lat 5.4, Long 100.35

7 on sick list

0345. Veered to 5 shackles on Starboard cable.

1145. Rowed Guard to F.M.S. Yacht "Seabelle".

1310. "L5" and "L4" proceeded.

1945. Patrol Landed.

2315. Patrol returned on Board.


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14 February 1922

From Penang to Port Swettenham

Lat 5.4, Long 100.35

Position at 8 pm: Lat 4.91, Long 100.01

8 on sick list

1055. "L1", "L2" and "L3" proceeded to anchor.

1315. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1532. Tanjung Butu: S82E. Muks Light House: S68E. Tanjung Kaloh: S47E. Course S30W. Speed 70 revolutions.

1735. "L4" attacked. Stopped.

"L4" collided with "L1" on coming to the surface. Damage to "L4's" Gun and Periscope.

1810. Proceeded course S22E. Speed 66 revolutions.

2040. Puchat Mucku Light: N 14E.


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15 February 1922

From Penang to Port Swettenham ant at Port Swettenham

Position at 8 am: Lat 3.33, Long 101.08

Position at Noon: Lat 3.00, Long 101.35

Lat 3.0, Long 101.4

11 on sick list

0040. Panjong Hantu Light: S82E.

0145. Hantu Lt: N58E. Katak Light: S85E. White Rock Light: S42E.

0300. White Rock Light: abeam.

0320. Altered course S43E.

0725. Altered course S60E.

0730. Angsa Bank Light Buoy: abeam.

0818. Altered course S45E.

0825. Stopped for L5’s sick Ratings.

0855. Proceeded course S45E, speed 65 revolutions.

0945. Altered course S52E.

1100. Course and speed as requisite.

1225. Secured alongside Jetty.

1235. "L1", "L2" and "L3" secured alongside.

1400. "L4" secured alongside Jetty.


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16 February 1922

Port Swettenham

Lat 3.0, Long 101.38

7 on sick list

0930. "L5" secured alongside.


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17 February 1922

Port Swettenham

Lat 3.0, Long 101.38

6 on sick list


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18 February 1922

Port Swettenham

Lat 3.0, Long 101.38

10 on sick list


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19 February 1922

From Port Swettenham to Singapore

Position at Noon: Lat 3.0, Long 101.34

Position at 8 pm: Lat 2.18, Long 102.08

10 on sick list

1030. "L1", "L2", "L3","L4" and "L5" proceeded.

1120. Slipped and Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1300. Shaped course South. Speed 66 revolutions.

1331. Altered course S55E.

1745. Altered course S53E.

1803. C. Rachado: abeam.

2145. Pulo Undun Light: N39E. Malucon Light: N18W.


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20 February 1922

From Port Swettenham to Singapore and at Singapore

Position at 8 am: Lat 1.25, Long 103.75

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

10 on sick list

0109. Po Pisang Light: S69E. Po Sheilo Light: N41E.

0113. Altered course S57E.

0343. Po Pisang Light: N63E. Brothers Light: S44E.

0555. Altered course East.

0615. Altered course N81E.

0754. Stopped to pick up pilot.

0758. Course and speed as requisite.

0905. Secured alongside No. 33 Godown, Empire Dock. Pilot left.

1300. "L3" and "L1" secured alongside North Wall.

1610. "L2" secured alongside.


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21 February 1922

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

10 on sick list

1330. "L2" secured alongside North Wall.

1600. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 10.


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22 February 1922

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

0605. Four coal lighters secured alongside.

0700. Commenced coaling.

1600. "L1", "L2", "L3" proceeded.

1955. Finished coaling.


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23 February 1922

From Singapore to Labuan

Position at 8 pm: Lat 1.36, Long 104.70

8 on sick list

1000. Hoisted second cutter.

1130. Hoisted motorboat.

1417. Shipped and proceeded (with pilot). Course and speed as requisite.

1455. Stopped and disembarked pilot.

1500. Proceeded Course N50E. Speed 66 revolutions.

1513. Altered course East.

1530. Obelisk: N48W. F Canning Light House: N72W. <- E. St John: S52W.

1600. Altered course N80E.

1600. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 11.

1715. Altered course N74E.

1820. Altered course N61E.

1840. Altered course N87E. Speed 68 revolutions.

1846. Pedra Branca Light: S27W.

2235. Altered course N88E.


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24 February 1922

From Singapore to Labuan

Position at 8 am: Lat 1.26, Long 106.65

Position at Noon: Lat 1.46, Long 107.28

Position at 8 pm: Lat 1.75, Long 108.45

9 on sick list

0610. Pengilu Island: N6W. Dumdum Island: N88E. Kemudi Island: S57E. Altered course N72E.

1100. Mendorik: S35W. Tokong Uwi: S24E. Pulo Uwi: S42E.

1105. Altered course N77E.

1605. Stopped. Dropped life buoy. Away Seaboats.

1635. Proceeded Course N77E. Speed 72 revolutions.

1831. St Pierre Light: N64E.

2114. St Pierre Light: abeam.

2222. Altered course N56E.


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25 February 1922

From Singapore to Labuan

Position at 8 am: Lat 2.18, Long 110.18

Position at Noon: Lat 2.86, Long 110.70

Position at 8 pm: Lat 3.56, Long 111.91

9 on sick list

0300. Put on clocks 1 Hour.

0405. Altered course N65E.

1210. Speed 76 revolutions.

1500. Altered course N59E.

1718. Stopped to pick up sick from "L4".

1736. Proceeded N59E. Speed 76 revolutions.


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26 February 1922

From Singapore to Labuan and at Labuan

Position at Noon: Lat 5.16, Long 114.38

10 on sick list

0630. Altered course East.

0727. Barram Point Light House: East. Altered course N72E.

0755. Altered course North.

0835. Altered course N52E.

1000. Divine Service.

1300. Altered course East.

1400. Altered course S53E.

1440. Kuruman Light House: S86E. Pisang Hill: S48E. Cleared Hills: S1E.

1445. Altered course S54E.

1600. Altered course East.

1625. Course and speed as requisite.

1734. Stopped.

1737. Came to with Starboard anchor in 5 1/2 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

1820. "L5" and "L4" secured alongside.


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27 February 1922

Labuan

Lat 5.27, Long 115.2

12 on sick list

1945. Patrol landed.

2310. Patrol returned on board.


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28 February 1922

Labuan

Lat 5.27, Long 115.2

23 on sick list

0800. Dressed Ship Overall.

0835. "L4" proceeded.

0855. "L5" proceeded.

0910. "L4" secured alongside.

1700. "L5" secured alongside.

1945. Landed Patrol.

2000. Illuminated Ship.

2300 Patrol returned on board.



LOGS FOR MARCH 1922


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1 March 1922

Labuan

Lat 5.27, Long 115.2

35 on sick list

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands cleaning ship and painting.

1600. Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos. 12 and 13.

1945. Landed Patrol.

2300. Patrol returned on board.


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2 March 1922

Labuan

Lat 5.27, Long 115.2

34 on sick list

0915. Hoisted second motor whaler.

1600. Evening Quarters.

Hands preparing for sea and preparing for towing.


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3 March 1922

From Labuan to Jesselton and at Gaya Bay

Position at 8 am: Lat 5.75, Long 114.90

Position at Noon: Lat 5.91, Long 115.15

92 on sick list

0115. "L5" and "L4" proceeded.

0143. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0250. Poyapan Light: N42E. Kuraman Light: N18W. Course N88W. Speed 66 revolutions.

0320. Altered course N55W.

0330. Altered course North.

0509. Kuraman Light: S23E. Altered course N23W.

0624. Sighted "L2". Altered course N7E.

0642. Speed 42 revolutions.

0605. Stopped.

0700. Proceeded course S7E. Speed 42 revolutions,

0752. Altered course North.

0810. Altered course N47E.

0816. Altered course East.

0825. Altered course S43E. Speed 42 revolutions.

0830. Stopped. Took "L2" in tow.

0940. Tautening tow. Turning to Starboard.

1010. Course N47E. Speed 66 revolutions.

1115. Altered course East.

1120. Speed 70 (revolutions).

1215. Altered course S70E.

1335. Altered course S61E.

1418. Burong Island: S64E. Tega Island: S48 1/2E. Kosong Shoal: S2E.

1431. Altered course East.

1500. Altered course N40E.

1545. Altered course N58E.

1703. Altered course N79E.

1811. Altered course S68E.

1817. Slow. Shortened tow.

1833. Course and speed as requisite.

1900. Slipped "L2".

1920. Came to with Port anchor in 16 fathoms. Veered to 5 shackles. (In Gaya Bay. Position: Lat 6.0, Long 116.1)


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4 March 1922

Jesselton

Lat 6.0, Long 116.1

Jesselton is now Kota Kinabalu.

87 on sick list

0620. "L3" took "L2" in tow.

0629. Weighed and Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0707. Let go Port anchor. Turned on anchor.

0720. Weighed.

0750. Secured alongside Jetty.

0900. "L1", "L2", "L3", "L4" and "L5" secured alongside.


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5 March 1922

Jesselton

Lat 6.0, Long 116.1

100 on sick list

0725. Landed Roman Catholic Church Party.

1000. Divine Service.

1010. Roman Catholic Church Party returned.


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6 March 1922

Jesselton

Lat 6.0, Long 116.1

90 on sick list

0615. Small arms drill.

1600. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 14.

1845. Landed Patrol.

2300. Patrol returned on board.


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7 March 1922

Jesselton

Lat 6.0, Long 116.1

85 on sick list

0545. Aired beddings.

1845. Landed Patrol

2300. Patrol returned on board


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8 March 1922

Jesselton

Lat 6.0, Long 116.1

68 on sick list

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands preparing for sea, and preparing for towing.

1020. L1 and L3 proceeded.

1140. L1 and L3 alongside.

1845. Landed Patrol.

2300. Patrol returned on board.


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9 March 1922

From Jesselton to Manila

Position at 8 am: Lat 6.04, Long 116.06

Position at Noon: Lat 6.50, Long 116.24

Position at 8 pm: Lat 7.38, Long 116.55

62 on sick list

0710. Slipped and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0732. Stopped. Took "L2" in tow.

0855. -> Sapangar Island: S18E. <- Sapangar Island: S42E. Kaeton Point: N78E. Course N24E. Speed 70 revolutions.

1100. Altered course N42E.

1330. Altered course N52E.

1400. Altered course N42E.

1530. Altered course N5E.

1650. Altered course N7E.


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10 March 1922

From Jesselton to Manila

Position at 8 am: Lat 9.13, Long 117.15

Position at Noon: Lat 9.53, Long 117.40

Position at 8 pm: Lat 10.36, Long 118.06

56 on sick list

0315. "L2" fouled Patent Log, with tow.

0700. Altered course N37E.

2105. Altered course N27E.


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11 March 1922

From Jesselton to Manila

Position at 8 am: Lat 11.83, Long 118.85

Position at Noon: Lat Not recorded

Position at 8 pm: Lat 13.45, Long 119.73

52 on sick list

1910. Speed 62 revolutions.

2100. Cabra Island Light: N42E.


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12 March 1922

From Jesselton to Manila and at Manila

Position at 8 am: Lat 14.45, Long 120.71

Lat 14.6, Long 121.0

28 on sick list

0010. Altered course N65E.

0355. Corregidor Light: N54E.

0425. Corregidor Light: N51E. Fortune Island Light: S42E.

0658. Altered course N31E.

0812. Altered course N61E. Speed 48 revolutions.

0822. Stopped. Shortened tow.

0855. Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1045. Slipped "L2".

1105. Stopped.

1110. Came to with Port anchor in 4 fathoms. Veered to 3 shackles.

1205. "L2", "L3", "L4", "L5" and "L1" secured alongside.


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13 March 1922

Manila

Lat 14.6, Long 120.94

28 on sick list

0730. Water Boat secured alongside.

0950. U.S.S. "Huron" proceeded. Her story at http://freepages.military.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~cacunithistories/USS_South_Dakota.html

1050. Coal lighters secured alongside.

pm: Coaling ship.


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14 March 1922

From Manila to Hong Kong, or at Manila

Lat 14.6, Long 120.94

Position at 8 pm: Lat 14.63, Long 120.08

20 on sick list

0900. Hands cleaning ship, preparing for sea and preparing to towing.

1303. Weighed and proceeded.

1320. Stopped. Took L2 in tow.

1345. Tautened tow.

1407. North entrance: N66E. Sanglay Point: S28E. Course S67W. Speed 70 revolutions.

1640. La Maya Light House: S3W. -> Corregidor: S74E. Altered course West.

1736. Altered course N47W.

1930. Sueste Point Light: N16E. Kapones Island Light. N21W.

2030. Speed 60 revolutions.

2225. Altered course N12W.


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15 March 1922

From Manila to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 16.10, Long 119.54

Position at Noon: Lat 16.63, Long 119.41

Position at 8 pm: Lat 17.38, Long 118.45

16 on sick list

0405. Speed 65 revolutions.

0731. Piedra Point: N37E. Cainan Point: S62E. High Peak: S44E.

0900. Speed 60 revolutions.

1000. <- Santiago Island: East. Rena Point: S48E. High Peak: S34 1/2E.

Noon: Altered course N42W.

1215. Speed 62 revolutions.

2015. Speed 56 revolutions.

2212. Speed 50 revolutions.

2245. Speed 40 revolutions.


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16 March 1922

From Manila to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 18.23, Long 118.00

Position at Noon: Lat 18.80, Long 117.63

Position at 8 pm: Lat 19.60, Long 117.00

16 on sick list

0445. Speed 46 revolutions.

0518. Speed 50 revolutions.

0830. Speed 62 revolutions.


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17 March 1922

From Manila to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 20.53, Long 115.81

Position at Noon: Lat 20.91, Long 115.33

Position at 8 pm: Lat 21.63, Long 114.71

4 on sick list

Noon: Altered course N38W. Speed 56 revolutions.

1318. Altered course N28W.

1830. Formed single line ahead.

2000. Altered course North.

2300. Wag Lan Light: N70W.

2311. Altered course N73W.


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18 March 1922

From Manila to Hong Kong and at Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0150. Shortened tow. Course and speed as requisite.

0330. Slipped L2.

0334. Stopped.

0338. Came to with Port anchor in 10 fathoms, veered to 3 shackles.

0630. Weighed and proceeded. Course and Speed as requisite.

0651. Stopped.

0655. Secured to No 6 Buoy.

0710. Submarines secured alongside.

1330. 1Stoker Petty Officer, 2 Stokers, 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1340. 1 Engine Room Artificer and 1 Able Seaman joined.

1500. 2 Able Seamen, 1 Signalman, 1 Leading Stoker, 2 Stokers discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1605. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded.


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19 March 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0815. U.S.S. "Albany" proceeded.

0900. H.M.S. "Moth" proceeded.

0905. Landed Church Parties.

1000. Divine Service.

1150. Church Parties returned on board.

1555. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured to No.11 Buoy.


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20 March 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Exercised Small Arm Drill.

Hands cleaning ship.

0905. H.M.S. "Mantis" proceeded.

0910. Water Boat Cherub secured alongside.

1330. Hands working about boats and painting.

1630. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 15.


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21 March 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

1 on sick list

1100. Discharged 1 Leading Stoker and 1 Able Seaman to R.N. Hospital.

1315. Read Warrants Nos. 7 and 9.

Discharged 2 Stokers to Detention Quarters.

Hands scraping funnel and painting.


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22 March 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Nil on sick list

0830. Marine detachment landed.

0905. L4 proceeded alongside Ambrose.

0930. Reverent W. Gill joined.

1000. Reverent A. Turner discharged to "Ambrose".

1120. L4 secured alongside.

1530. Discharged 1 Able Seaman, 1 Signalman, 1 Stoker to R.N. Hospital.

1705. 2 Engine Room Artificers joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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23 March 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Nil on sick list

0840. Landed Guard of Honour.

1145. Guard of Honour returned on board.


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24 March 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Nil on sick list

0715. Coal lighters secured alongside.

0730. Landed ammunition party.

0800. Coaling ship.

0935. H.M.S. "Cairo" secured to No 8 Buoy.

0955. H.M.S. "Ambrose" entered basin.

1030. H.M.S. "Merlin" secured to No 13 Buoy.

1045. H.M.S. "Tarantula" entered basin.

1145. Ammunition party returned.

1215. H.M.S. Cairo secured alongside Dockyard Wall.

1451. L1 and L2 secures alongside.

1545. Landed Funeral Party. For MORGAN, Harry, Leading Stoker who died of illness.

1730. Finished coaling. Received 300 tons. Hands cleaning ship.

1745. Funeral Party returned on board.


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25 March 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

1 on sick list

1300. Lieutenants A.M. Carrie, T. Parkinson, D.W. Last, H.R. Gilbert left ship.

1620. H.M.S. "Moth" secured to No 8 Buoy.


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26 March 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

2 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

0915. Divine Service.

1145. Church Parties returned on board.


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27 March 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0810. "L1" proceeded into basin.

1115. 1 Leading Seaman, 1 Able Seaman discharged to Hospital.

1645. 3 Engine Room Artificers joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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28 March 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0815. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands cleaning ship and hoisting torpedoes from "L2".

1300. Hands painting ship.


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29 March 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0830. Landed Guard of Honour.

1030. Guard of Honour returned.


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30 March 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0815. Landed Guard of Honour.

1000. Guard of Honour returned.

1700. Read Warrant No 16.


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31 March 1922

Hong Kong


Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1150. H.M.S. "Moth" secured to No 7 Buoy.

1230. Mr H. Pullen Warrant Engineer and Mr W. Garthwaite Warrant Engineer discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".



LOGS FOR APRIL 1922


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1 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0600. Hands painting ship.

0855. Landed Guard of Honour.

0900. H.M.S. "Moth" proceeded.

1000. Lieutenant Adcock discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

Lieutenant Slade joined.

1030. H.M.S. "Robin" and "Moorhen" entered basin.

1140. Guard of Honour returned.

1155. "L19" secured alongside.

1230. Piped down.

1630. Evening Quarters.


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2 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

1000. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned.

1545. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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3 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0720. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0815. Landed Guard of Honour.

0910. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

1100. Guard of Honour returned on board.

1115. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured to No. 7 Buoy.

1400. H.M.S. "Cairo" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1725. 1 Private R.M.L.I. joined.


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4 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0750. Landed Torpedo Party.

0920. Japanese 4th Squadron secured to Nos. 1, 2, 5, A56 Buoys. Salutes fired and returned.

1010. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1105. H.M.S. "Cicala" entered Basin.


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5 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0805. Landed Guard of Honour.

0950. Guard of Honour returned on board.

1155. "Kiso" saluted G.O.C. with 13 guns.

1305. Portuguese Gunboat "Patria" secured to C.24 Buoy. Salutes fired and returned.

1627. H.M.S. "Foxglove" proceeded.

1715. "L9" secured alongside.


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6 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0630. Dressed ship overall.

0910. Manned ship.

0920. H.M.S. "Renown" flying the Standard of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales (Prince Edward) and H.M.S. "Durban" arrived.

0925. All Ships fired Royal Salute. Cleared Ship.

0930. Landed guard of Honour.

1005. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured to No. 11 Buoy.

1240. Piped Down. Guard of Honour returned on board.

1525. H.M.S. "Durban" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1840. Undressed ship.

2000. Illuminated Ship.

Midnight. Switched off.


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7 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0800. Dressed Ship Overall

1500. H.R.H. the Prince of Wales inspected "L2".

1535. H.R.H.left.

1820. Undressed ship.

2000. Illuminated Ship.

Midnight. Switched Off.


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8 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

0850. Manned ship. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded.

0905. H.M.S. "Renown" proceeded. All ships fired salute.

0910. Cheered ship.

0915. Japanese 4th Squadron proceeded.

1005. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured alongside Dockyard.

1055. H.M.S. "Cairo" secured alongside Dockyard.

1415. Portuguese Gunboat "Patria" proceeded.

1445. "L9" entered Basin.


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9 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0810. French Cruiser "Montcalm" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

Salutes fired and returned.

0910. Landed Church Parties.

0915. Divine Service,

1400. Church Parties returned.


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10 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0805. H.M.S. "Merlin" proceeded.

0845. Water Boat "Cherub" secured alongside.

1110. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No.13 Buoy.

1335. H.M.S. "Magnolia" proceeded.

1350. 1 Leading Signalman and 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1715. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined ship from H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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11 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1000. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1345. H.M.S. "Carlisle" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

1545. Landed Funeral Party. For John C. Elliott, Able Seaman, who died of illness the previous day.

1745. Funeral Party returned on board.


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12 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0715. H.M.S. "Alacrity" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

0745. Marines landed for drill.

1130. H.M.S. "Alacrity" proceeded.

1135. Marines returned on board.

1400. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.


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13 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0753. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured alongside "Dredgol".

0905. "L3" and "L5" secured alongside. "L4" entered basin.

0920. H.M.S. "Moth" and H.M.S. "Curlew" proceeded.

0955. H.M.S. "Merlin" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

1010. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1330. 1 Leading Victualling Assistant discharged to "Ambrose".

1630. Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos. 16 and 17.


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14 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0910. Landed Church Parties.

0930. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned.

1730. H.M.S. "Moth" secured to No. 9 Buoy.


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15 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1045. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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16 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0910. Landed Church Parties.

0955. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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17 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0645. Landed Range Part.


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18 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0905. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

0930. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured to No.7 Buoy.

0935. "L2", "L19", "L3" and "L5" proceeded.

0955. Tugs alongside.

1000. Slipped.

1007. Secured alongside Dockyard Wall.

1040. "L2", "L19", "L3" and "L5" secured alongside

1330. French Cruiser "Montcalm" proceeded.


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19 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0715. "L9" entered basin.

0720. "L15" secured alongside.

0905. "L5" proceeded.


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20 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0805. "L15" proceeded.

0840. "L33" proceeded.

0930. "L9" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1300. Lieutenant D.E.G. Wemys R.N. discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1410. H.M.S. "Merlin".

1425 "L2", "L3", "L5" and "L19" proceeded.

1430. Entered Basin and secured alongside N. Arm.

1530. Submarines secured alongside.

1555. H.M.S. "Curlew" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1700. Pumped out fresh water tanks.


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21 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1000. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1340. 3 Able Seamen, 1 E.A., 4 Stokers discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1400. Range Party returned on board.

1440. "L5" proceeded.

1545. Dockyard Party returned on board.

1610. U.S.S. "Wilmington" secured to No. 10 Buoy.

1800. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured alongside N. Arm.

1810. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured to No. 13 Buoy.


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22 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0745. H.M.S. "Foxglove" entered Dock.


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23 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0910. Landed Church Parties.

0915. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned.

1615. Patrol landed.


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24 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0615. Hands rigging stages and chipping.

0815. Exercised Small Arm Drill.

0905. H.M.S. "Cairo" proceeded.

1430. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1605. Landed Patrol.

2220. Patrol returned on board.


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25 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

1000. "L33" proceeded.

1130. H.M.S. "Curlew proceeded.

1310. "L33" secured alongside HMS "Ambrose".


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26 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0700. Provisioning Party left ship.

0830. "L5", "L9", "L15" and "L33" proceeded.

0900. H.M.S. "Ambrose" proceeded.

0945. Provision Lighters secured alongside. Hands provisioning ship.

1000. Discharged 1 Chief Petty Officer, 1 Leading Seaman, 1 Pte R.M.L.I. and 1 Stoker to R.N. Hospital.

1400. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Signalman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1700. 1 Leading Seaman and 1 Stoker Petty Officer discharged to H.M.S. "Hawkins".

1730. 1 Stoker Petty Officer joined from H.M.S. "Hawkins".


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27 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

1400. H.M.S. "Cairo" secured to No.8 Buoy.

H.M.S. "Curlew" secured to No.7 Buoy.

1630. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No. 19. Exercised fire stations.

1755. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.


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28 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

2 on sick list


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29 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

2 on sick list

1100. 1 Leading Seaman, 1 Able Seaman, 1 Corporal, and 1 Private R.M.L.I., 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1430. 1 Petty Officer joined from R.N. Hospital.

1730 H.M.S. "Curlew" proceeded.


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30 April 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

1 on sick list

0925. Landed Church Parties.

0945. 1 Leading Seaman, 1 Stoker, 2 Privates R.M.L.I. discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1030. Divine Service.

1150. Church Parties returned.



LOGS FOR MAY 1922


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1 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship and scraping side.

0800. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands cleaning ship and drawing stores.

0930. H.M.S. "Carlisle" secured alongside N. Arm.

1020. H.M.S. "Foxglove" undocked.

1115. H.M.S. "Cairo" docked.

1130. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1130. Paid Monthly Money.

1130. Read Warrant No. 20.

1300. Hands scraping side and restowing Port Cable.

1630. Evening Quarters.

Exercised Fire Stations.

Page signed by CH. Banning Captain.


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2 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

2 on sick list

1030. 1 Leading Seaman, 1 Able Seaman, 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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3 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

1415. 1 Leading Seaman, 1 Leading Stoker and 1 Corporal R.M.L.I. joined from R.N. Hospital.


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4 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

1030. 2 Petty Officers, 1 Able Seaman, 1 Telegraphist and 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1400. 2 Able Seamen, 2 Stokers, 2 Privates R.M.L.I. joined from R.N. Hospital.

1555. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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5 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

1310. U.S.S. "Wilmington" secured to No. 10 Buoy.

Rowed Guard to U.S.S. "Wilmington"

1335. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured alongside Dockyard Wall.

Rowed Guard to HMS "Hollyhock"

1610. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.


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6 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0710. R.F.A. "Kharki" left Basin

1030. H.M.S. "Cairo" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1050. 1 Chief Petty Officer, 1 Engine Room Artificer, 1 Petty Officer, 1 Leading Stoker, 1 Telegraphist and 2 Stokers discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1115. RFA. "Francol" entered dry Dock.

1200 Fired Royal Salute

1400 1 Able Seamen joined from R.N. Hospital.


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7 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0920. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1040. Discharged 1 Stoker to R.N. Hospital.

1500. U.S.S. "Pampanga" secured to Commercial Buoy.

2345. U.S.S. "Wilmington" proceeded


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8 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

0815. Hands scraping and painting.

1000. 1 Engine Room Artificer, 1 Chief Petty Officer Cook, 1 Leading Stoker, 2 Able Seamen discharged to R.N. Hospital

1415. 1 Chief Petty Officer, 1 Telegraphist, 1 Private R.M.L.I., 2 Leading Stokers and 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital


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9 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

1000. 2 Shipwrights and 2 Stokers discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1100. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1330. 1 Petty Officer, 1 Telegraphist, 1 Private R.M.L.I., 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1800. H.M.S. "Cairo" proceeded.


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10 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

1030. 2 Stokers discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1500. 1 Chief Petty Officer, 1 Petty Officer, 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from R.N. Hospital.

1630. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 21.

Exercised Fire Stations.


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11 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

1020. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1345. 1 Petty Officer, 1 Able Seaman, 1 Chief Petty Officer and 1 Leading Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.


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12 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0930. Exercised Divers.

1030. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1315. 1 Chief Petty Officer and 2 Stokers joined from R.N. Hospital.

Hands scraping and painting and drawing stores.

1555. 1 Signalman discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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13 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0630. U.S.S. "Wilmington" secured to No 10 Buoy.

0940. H.M.S. "Durban" secured alongside Dockyard.


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14 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0910. Church Parties landed.

0950. 1 Telegraphist joined from R.N. Hospital.

1000. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.

1230. Lieutenant P.S.J. Ponsonby R.N. joined.


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15 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship and disembarking torpedo war heads.

0835. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Private R.M.L.I discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1425. 1 Leading Seaman, 1 Able Seaman and 3 Stokers joined from R.N. Hospital.


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16 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1050. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1420. 1 Engine Room Artificer and 1 Shipwright joined from R.N. Hospital.

1550. 1 Signalman discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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17 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0900. Marine Detachment landed for Drill.

1100. Marine Detachment returned on board.


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18 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1000. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1500. Exercised Small Arms Drill.

1605. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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19 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0815. Ceremonial Party landed fro Drill.

Hands hoisting out torpedo stores and painting.

1030. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured to No.8 Buoy.

1035. 1 Leading Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1045. Drill Party returned on board.

1105. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured alongside H.M.S. "Carlisle".

1420. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.


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20 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0500. U.S.S. "Wilmington" sailed.

1015. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1335. 1 Able Seaman joined from Detention Quarters.


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21 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0850. H.M.S. "Foxglove" proceeded.

0900. Landed Church Parties.

0945. Divine Service.1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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22 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

1400. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No.13 Buoy.

1550. 1 Signalman Discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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23 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0700. H.M.S. "Durban" entered dry Dock.

0815. Ceremonial Party landed for drill.

Hands scraping and painting.

0850. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1030. Drill party returned on board.

1400. 1 Leading Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.


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24 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0900. 1 Signalman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1030. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1415. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.


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25 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

1530. Shifted berth to Eastern End of Jetty.

1810. "L19" proceeded to Kowloon Anchorage.

1820. H.M.S. "Carlisle" secured to No.7 Buoy.

1825. "L2" proceeded to Kowloon Anchorage.

1830. "L4" and "L3" proceeded to Kowloon Anchorage.

1910. R.F.A. "Francol" secured to No.8 Buoy.


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26 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

1430. "L2", "L4", "L19" and H.M.S. "Robin" entered basin.

1500. "L3" secured alongside.

1535. H.M.S. "Carlisle" secured alongside West Wall.

2005. U.S.S. "Tracey" secured to No.10 Buoy.


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27 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

1340. 1 Leading Signalman joined from R.N. Hospital.


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28 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0915. Landed Church Parties.

0930. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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29 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0945. H.M.S. "Durban" secured to No. 7 Buoy.

0950. U.S.S. "Tracey" proceeded.

1000. H.M.S. "Carlisle" entered Dry Dock.

1500. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded.


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30 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0815. Ceremonial Party landed for Drill.

Hands drawing stores and painting.

1030. Ceremonial Party returned on board.


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31 May 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

1045. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured to No.9 Buoy.

1530. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured alongside "Dredgol".



LOGS FOR JUNE 1922


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1 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Visited: 3 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship and painting.

0705. H.M.S. "Moorhen" proceeded.

0805. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands cleaning ship, scraping and redleading boats davits.

0920. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" proceeded.

1130. Paid Monthly money.1230. Hands scraping and painting.

1340. 1 Shipwright joined from R.N. Hospital.

1630. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant Bo 22.

Exercised fire stations.


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2 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0815. Ceremonial Party landed for drill.

0835. Marines landed.

1030. Parties returned on board.

1115. H.M.S. "Moth" secured alongside "Dredgol".

Rowed Guard to H.M.S. "Moth".

1550. H.M.S. "Moth" secured alongside Dockyard.


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3 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0745. Ceremonial Party landed.

0950. Ceremonial Party returned.

1030. 1 Cooks Mate joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

Noon. H.M. Ships fired Royal Salute.

1350. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.


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4 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0805. H.M.S. "Moth" proceeded.

0905. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1115. Church Parties returned on board.


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5 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list


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6 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0805. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands drawing stores and preparing for entering dry dock.

1300. H.M.S. "Carlisle" secured to No. 7 Buoy.

1320. "L2" and "L19" secured to Buoy in Basin.

1330. Tugs alongside. Proceeded.

1400. Secured inside Dry Dock.

Hands preparing ship for docking.

1415. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.


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7 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship and preparing for pumping out Dock.

1100. Dock pumped out.


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8 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0805. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands drawing stores and working about wire hawsers.

0955. Landed Marines for drill.

1130. Marines returned on board.

1330. Read Warrants Nos. 23 and 24.

1400. Discharged 2 Stokers to Military Detention Quarters.


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9 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0950. Marines landed for drill.

1015. Marines returned on board.

1325. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.


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10 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

1605. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1630. Evening Quarters. 1 Able Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar". Exercised Fire stations.


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11 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0915. Landed Church Parties.

0945. Divine Service.

1000. Lieutenant D.C.P. Neish R.N. and Lieutenant Mitford R.N. discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1130. Church Parties returned.


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12 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list


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13 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1355. H.M.S. "Tarantula" and "Cicala" shifted berths to West Wall.


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14 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0815. Hands employed painting and preparing to undock ship.

0825. Commenced flooding dock.

0930. Dock flooded.

1030. Lieutenant Ponsonby R.N. discharged to R.N. Hospital. 1 Leading Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1045. H.M.S. "Cicala" and "L1", "L7" and "L20" proceeded into Dock.

1500. "L2" and "L19" secured alongside.


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15 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

1030. Lieutenant H.E. Reid R.C.N. left ship.


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16 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0510. Heavy rain squalls.

0915. Marines landed for drill.

0945. Marines returned onboard.

1700. H.M.S. "Moth" arrived and secured alongside West Wall.


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17 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

0540. H.M.S. "Moth" proceeded,

1030. 1 EA and 1 Stoker Discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1300. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from R.N. Hospital.

4300. Evening Quarters.

1 Stoker Discharged to "Tamar" H.M.S.


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18 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

0940. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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19 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0605. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

0720. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured to No 13 buoy.

am and pm: Hands provisioning ship.


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20 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

am and pm: Hands provisioning ship.


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21 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1335. 1 Telegraphist joined from R.N. Hospital.

1345. H.M.S. "Moth" secured alongside "Dredgol".

1800. H.M.S. "Moth" secured alongside West Wall.


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22 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1100. 1 Able Seaman, 1 Telegraphist discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1300. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1615. Landed Funeral Party. For Reginald GREGORY, Lieutenant Commander, from Hong Kong Dockyard, who died the previous day of illness

1650. Read Warrant No 25

1820. Funeral Party returned on board.


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23 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list


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24 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1115. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1320. 1 Leading Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1400. Lieutenant D.O.G. Neish joined from R.N. Hospital.


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25 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0910. Landed Church Parties.

0925. Divine Service.

1135. Church Parties returned on board.


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26 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1000. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1550. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1603. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 26

Exercised Fire Stations.


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27 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0740. R.F.A. "Pearleaf" secured to No.3 Buoy.

1050. Party landed to attend Memorial Service of the late Field Martial Sir Henry Wilson. His life at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Henry_Wilson,_1st_Baronet

1130. H.M.S. "Magnolia" fired salute.

1220. Memorial Service Party returned on board.


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28 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

1035. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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29 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0930. Marine Detachment landed.

0930. Lieutenant Commander A.B. Greig D.S.C. R.N. joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1040. Marines returned on board.

1100. Lieutenant J.B. Mitford joined from R.N. Hospital.


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30 June 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

1000. 1 Telegraphist and 2 Stokers discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1405. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1410. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.



LOGS FOR JULY 1922


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1 July 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0530. Hands cleaning ship.

0620. R.F.A. "Pearleaf" proceeded.

0900. Hands cleaning ship.

1000. Lifebuoys tested and correct.

1230. Piped down,

1400. 2 Stokers joined from Military Detention Quarters.

1630. Evening Quarters.

Exercised Fire Stations.


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2 July 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0910. Landed Church Parties.

0915. Divisions.

0945. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.

1635. 1 Sailmaker's Mate discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".


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3 July 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0805. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands working about Boats and rigging Sounding Booms.

1230. Hands working about Boats and hoisting in Torpedoes.

1335. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1555. "L3" and "L4" secured alongside R.F.A. "Dredgol".


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Results for deviation of compasses.


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4 July 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0905. H.M.S. Moth proceeded.

0915. "L2" and "L3" secured alongside East Wall.

0945. Commenced basin trial.

1130. Finished trial.

1315. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1420. Tugs alongside. Slipped and proceeded in tow.

1440. Secured to No. 7 Buoy.

1500. Swung ship for deviation of compasses.

1645. Swing completed.


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5 July 1922

From Hong Kong to Steam Trials and at Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1005. H.M.S. "Moorhen" entered Dockyard Basin.

1135. 1 Leading Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1230. Slipped and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1300. Full astern to avoid steamer.

1308. Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1340. Nai Ying Pai: N11W. Chick Chung Kok: N43E. Course S65E, speed 75 revolutions.

1353. Altered course S16W.

1405. Altered course S60W.

1447. Course as requisite for steam trial.

1558. Entered Sulphur Channel, speed 50 revolutions.

1615. In Central Fairway.

1630. Stopped.

1635. Secured to No 7 Buoy.

1700. 3 Able Seamen, 1 Stoker Petty Officer and 2 Leading Stokers joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1800. 1 Private R.M.L.I. joined from R.N. Canteen.

1845. Discharged 1 Leading Stoker to H.M.S. "Tamar".


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6 July 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0600. Hands preparing ship for coaling.

0710. Commenced coaling.

1040. Hoisted in torpedoes.

1615. Stoker Petty Officer H. Redgwell discharged dead to R.N. Hospital.

His Death Certificate is on the left side of the page:

Name & Surname of Deceased

Sex

Age

Rank, Profession or Occupation

Nationality

Last Place of Abode

Cause of Death

Henry Redgwell

Male

32

Stoker Petty Officer

British

H.M.S. Titania

Heat Stroke

1800. "L3" and "L4" secured alongside.

1900. Finished coaling. Received 400 tons.

1930. U.S.S. "Pampanga" secured to No. "L2" Buoy.

Rowed Guard to U.S.S. "Pampanga".


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7 July 1922

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei, or at Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Position at 8 pm: Lat 22.23, Long 114.46

10 on sick list

0830. Hoisted first Motor Boat and Steam Cutter.

Hands cleaning ship and preparing for Sea.

1230. Lieutenant A. Graham joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1450. Landed Funeral Party.

1505. 1 EA and 1 Leading Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1710. Funeral Party returned on board.

1730. Read Warrant No 27.

1800. Slipped and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1906. Naying Pi: N26W. Tathong Light. N6W. Cheak Ang Kok: N25E. Course East. Speed 70 revolutions.

1955. East Ninepin: N62W. Waglan Light: S73W. Altered course N73E.

2240. Pedro Blanco: S51E.

2304. Pedro Blanco: S17E.

2350. Chilang Light: N56E.


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8 July 1922

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 22.90, Long 116.78

Position at Noon: Lat 23.23, Long 117.42

Position at 8 pm: Lat 24.00, Long 118.46

12 on sick list

0136. Chilang Light: N17W.

0447. Breaker Point Light: N48E.

0635. Breaker Point Light: N9W. Altered course N64E.

0910. Speed 79 revolutions.

1100. High Lamock Light: N8W. Boat Rocks: N45W. Altered course N50E.

1300. 133 ft. Brother: N32E. High Lamock Light: S77W.

1448. 133 ft. Brother: N40W.

1835. Chapel Island Light: N5E.

2030. Dodd Island Light: N8 1/2E. Chapel Island Light: N58W.

2130. Dodd Island Light: N11W. Chapel Island Light: S89W.

2130. Altered course N60E.


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9 July 1922

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 25.17, Long 119.80

Position at Noon: Lat 25.60, Long 120.11

Position at 8 pm: Lat 28.63, Long 120.76

12 on sick list

0313. Ocksen Light: N17E.

0325. Altered course N35E.

0554. Ocksen Light: N55W.

0700. High Cone: N42W,: South Yit: N59W. Ocksen Light: S76W.

0902. Speed 30 revolutions. ("L3" dropped astern).

0908. Speed 58 revolutions.

1015. Divine Service.

1048. Turnabout Island: N55W.

1715. -> Tung Yung: N32W. Tungsha: S71W. Speed 64 revolutions.

2025. Tung Yung Light: S47 1/2W.

2042. Altered course N45E.


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10 July 1922

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 28.05, Long 121.98

Position at Noon: Lat 28.35, Long 122.10

Position at 8 pm: Lat 29.37, Long 122.65

11 on sick list

0200. Altered course N35E.

0500. Altered course N20E.

0650. Altered course S50W to close "L3".

0710. Stopped.

0730. Sent Sea Boat to "L3".

0750. Hoisted Sea Boat.

0905. Sent Sea Boat to "L3" and "L4".

0935. Hoisted Sea Boat.

0940. Proceeded. Course N20E, speed 64 revolutions.

1100. Hea Chu: N31 1/2W. Chikok: N58W.

1330. -> Saddle Island: N11E. Shong Rock: S84W, <- Hea Chu: S56W. Altered course N30E.

1526. Hieshan Island Light House: N60W.

1635. Stopped. Dropped Lifebuoy. Away Seaboat.

1650. Hoisted Seaboat.

1652. Proceeded N30E, speed 64 revolutions.

1800. Ki Ling Yu: N22 1/2W, Tan Tan San Beacon: N57W. <- Saddle Island: S60W.

2042. Tonting Light: N12W.

2320. Video Peak: N28W. Steep Island Light: N41W. Tonting Light: S82W.


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11 July 1922

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 31.38, Long 123.00

Position at Noon: Lat 32.11, Long 123.00

Position at 8 pm: Lat 33.31, Long 123.11

10 on sick list

0020. Two Brothers: N26W. Four Sisters: N54W. Video Peak: N74W.

0300. Barren Island: N30E East Saddle Rock: N45W.

0600. N. Saddle Light House: S67W. East Saddle Peak: S39W. Barren Island: S7E.

Noon: Speed 58 revolutions.

Submarines proceeded independently.

1600. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No 28.

Exercised abandon ship stations.


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12 July 1922

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 35.28, Long 123.03

Position at Noon: Lat 35.86, Long 123.05

Position at 8 pm: Lat 36.86, Long 123.06

11 on sick list

0815. Speed 44 revolutions.

2146. NE Promentory Light: N46W.

2300. Speed 36 revolutions.


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13 July 1922

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei and at Wei Hai Wei

Position at am: Lat : 37.71, Long 122.65

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0000. NE Promentory Light: S88W.

0220. Altered course North.

0600. Altered course N78W. Speed 75 revolutions.

0700. Altered course S72W.

0720. Altered course S66W. Speed 60 revolutions.

0730. Altered course S59W. Speed 42 revolutions.

1005. Altered course South. 1006. Stopped.

1008. Came to with Starboard anchor in 14 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

1225. Weighed and proceeded. Course S74W. Speed 58 revolutions.

1235. Chiming Island: S20W.

1306. Chiming Beacon: S3E. 465 feet Hill: S55W.

1445. Course and speed as requisite.

1516. Came to with Starboard anchor.

1518. Came to with Port anchor. Moored 4 shackles on each.

1630. Discharged 1 Private R.M.L.I. to H.M.S. "Hawkins" and 1 Stoker Petty Officer, 2 Able Seamen, 1 Telegraphist, 1 Private R.M.L.I. to H.M.S. "Carlisle".

1700. Discharged Lieutenant A. Graham R.N. to H.M.S. "Carlisle".


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14 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0800. Hands rigging derricks and drawing provisions.

1015. "L3" and "L4" secured alongside.

1535. "L15" and "L5" secured alongside.

1645. "L33" secured alongside.


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15 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

1015. Discharged 1 Able Seaman and 1 Leading Telegraphist to R.N. Hospital.

1100. H.M.S. "Curlew" proceeded.

1530. H.M.S. "Foxglove" arrived.


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16 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

1000. Divine Service.

1300. 1 Leading Sick Berth Steward lent to R.N. Hospital.

1330. Landed Patrol.

1345. 1 Petty Officer, 1 Leading Telegraphist, 4 Able Seamen joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

2030. Discharged 1 Stoker to R.N. Hospital.


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17 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0550. HMS "Marazion" secured alongside Iron Pier.

0620. General Drill.

1330. 1 Private R.M.L.I. discharged to Marine Quarters.

1340. "L4", "L5", "L9", "L15" and "L33" proceeded to anchor.

1500. "L3" proceeded to anchor.

1700. Discharged 1 Able Seaman to R.N. Hospital.


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18 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0640. Coal Lighters alongside.

0735. Commenced coaling.

0750. Landed Range Party.

0940. 1 Shipwright discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1500. 2 Engine Room Artificers, 1 Blacksmith joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1510. 2 Engine Room Artificer discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1630. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1730. Finished coaling. Received 230 tons.


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19 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0900. "L5", "L15", "L9" and "L33" secured alongside.

1000. "L4" secured alongside.

1510. H.M.S. "Ambrose" proceeded.

1545. Discharged 1 Leading Seaman and 1 Stoker to R.N. Hospital.


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20 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0730. Landed Range Party.

1700. Range Party returned on Board.


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21 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list


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22 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

1140. 1 Leading Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1645. Discharged 1 Engine Room Artificer to H.M.S. "Carlisle".

1645. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from H.M.S. "Carlisle".


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23 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1125. Church Parties returned on board.

1330. Landed Patrol.


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24 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0615. General Drill.

1630. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No. 29.

1700. 2 Stokers discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1730. 2 Stokers joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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25 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0715. R.F.A. Kharki secured alongside H.M.S. "Carlisle".

0920. Boats of Fleet carried out Sailing Exercises.

1055. 1 Chief Petty Officer Cook and 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1400. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1545. "L4" secured alongside.

2335. Submarines proceeded to anchor berths.


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26 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0815. "L4" proceeded.

0910. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0915. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured to No.1 Buoy.

1120. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1310. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No.3 Buoy.

1530. "L4" came to anchor.

1700. 1 Leading Telegraphist joined from Commander in Chief's Office.


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27 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

0820. "L4" Secured alongside.

0920. "L5", "L15", "L9" and "L33" proceeded.

1130. H.M.S. "Hawkins", "Durban" and "Marazion" proceeded.

1540. 1 Leading Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1545. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No.3 Buoy.

1640. "L3" and "L33" secured alongside.

1820. "L5" and "L15" secured alongside.


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28 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

1000. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1004. "L15" proceeded to swing for adjustment of compasses.

1030. Water Boat secured alongside.

1220. "L15" secured alongside.

Hands painting ship and refitting boats sail gear.

1605. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded


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29 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

1140. 1 Leading Seaman returned from R.N. Hospital.

1205. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" proceeded.


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30 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0910. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1135. Church Parties returned.

1315. Landed 1 Petty Officer for Picket Duty.


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31 July 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0610. Submarines proceeded to anchor berth.

Hands preparing for coaling.

0630. Coal Lighters secured alongside.

0700. Commenced coaling.

0805. Landed Seamen for Rifle and Field Exercises.

0835. Seamen returned on board.

Hands refitting awning curtains.

1000. Diving Party left for Diver monthly Exercise.

1050. 1 Able Seaman returned from R.N. Hospital.

1245. 1 Able Seaman returned from R.N. Hospital.

1545. 1 Leading Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1805. "L33" and "L15" secured alongside.

1900. Finished coaling. Received 265 tons.



LOGS FOR AUGUST 1922


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1 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands cleaning ship and painting.

0825. "L9" proceeded.

0930. 1 Able Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

0950. "L4" proceeded.

1005. H.M.S:. "Marazion" proceeded.

1130. Paid Monthly Money.

On the page’s left side:

Lost overboard by accident:

1 Screwdriver Patt. 182

1 Pair Pliers Patt 188

1 Hammer Patt 186

Signed: R.J. Houcley Gr. (T).

1300. Hands employed painting and rigging diving boat.

1630. Evening Quarters.

1645. "L4" secured alongside.

1835. "L4" proceeded to anchor.

1845. "L9" came to anchor.

1930. H.M.S: "Marazion" secured to No 3 buoy.

2145. "L15" and "L33" proceeded to anchor berth.


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2 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0840. "L5" proceeded.

0945. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1430. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to N0 3 Buoy.

1440. "L5" came to anchor.

1735. H.M. Tug St. Breock secured alongside Iron Pier.

1900. H.M.S. "Marazion" and "St. Breock" proceeded.

1945. H.M.S. "Foxglove" proceeded.

1930. "L5" and "L15" proceeded.

2200. "L5" came to anchor.

2215. "L15" came to anchor.

2330. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured to No 1 Buoy.

2345. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No 3 Buoy.

St. Breock secured alongside Iron Pier.


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3 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0820. "L33" proceeded.

0840. "St. Breock" proceeded.

0910. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured alongside Iron Pier.

Rowed Guard to H.M.S. "Hollyhock" and S.S. "Tung Chow".

1005. H.M.S: "Marazion" and "L15" proceeded.

1350. "L33" secured alongside.

1440. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No 3 Buoy.

1450. "L15" came to anchor.

1700. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No 2 Buoy.

1815. St. Breock secured alongside Iron Pier.


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4 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0600. H.M.S. Hollyhock proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship and rigging Diving Boat.

0815. H.M.S: "Marazion" proceeded with Diving Party.

Hands painting ship.

0940. "L5" secured alongside.

1055. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1125. Rowed Guard to S.S. "Koon Shing".

1345. "L15" secured alongside.

1545. 1 Leading Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1830. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No 3 Buoy.

1900. Rowed Guard to S.S. "Haichow".

1950. 1 Private R.M.L.I. joined from R.N. Hospital.


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5 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

0830. Discharged 1 Private R.M.L.I. and 1 Stoker to R.F.A. "Francol".

1100. R.F.A. "Francol" proceeded.

1105. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.


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6 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0910. Landed Church Parties.

1020. Divine Service.

1140. Church Parties returned on board.


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7 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0710. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured alongside Iron Pier.

0725. Rowed Guard to S.S. "Shuntei".

0730. Landed Seamen for Drill.

0830. "L3", "L9" and "St. Breock" proceeded.

0858. Landing Party returned on board.

0900. R.F.A. "Kharki secured alongside Iron Pier.

Hands painting and drawing stores.

1115. Landed Target Party.

1215. Target Party returned on board.

1220. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No 3 Buoy.

1400. "L3" secured alongside.

1525. R.F.A. "Kharki" came to anchor.

1645. "L3" and "L4" proceeded to anchor berths.

1845. "L9" came to anchor.

"St. Breock" secured alongside Iron Pier.


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8 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

14 on sick list

0810. Divisions And Prayers.

Hands painting ship, Divers examining underwater fittings.

0835. "St. Breock" proceeded.

0900. H.M.S. "Marazion", "L3", "L4", "L5", "L15" and "L33" proceeded.

1100. 2 Leading Seamen and 2 Able Seamen discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1210. "L3" secured alongside.

1215. "L4", "L5" and "L15" came to anchor.

1220. "St. Breock" secured alongside Iron Pier.

1320. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No 3 Buoy.

Hands painting ship, Divers examining underwater fittings.

1410. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1910. H.M.S. "Foxglove" and "St. Breock" proceeded.

1930. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1950. "L3", "L4", "L5" and "L15" proceeded.

2340. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured to No 1 Buoy.

H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No 3 Buoy.

2345. "St. Breock" secured alongside Iron Pier.


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9 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

0855. H.M.S: "Marazion" and "L9" proceeded.

0900. "L5" secured alongside.

1400. 1 Chief Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1430. 1 Leading Sick Berth Steward joined from R.N. Hospital.

1730. "L9" came to anchor.

1750. H.M.S. Marazion secured to No 3 Buoy.

1830. 1 Engine Room Artificer and 1 Shipwright joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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10 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0740. Discharged 1 Engine Room Artificer to H.M.S. "Marazion".

0820. "St. Breock" proceeded.

0845. H.M.S. "Marazion", "L4" and "L3" proceeded.

0905. "L9" proceeded to swing for adjustment on compasses.

1045. "L9" secured alongside.

1100. Discharged 1 Leading Stoker to R.N. Hospital.

1145. 1 Leading Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1205. "L4" secured alongside.

1235. "St. Breock" secured alongside Iron Pier.

1430. 2 Able Seamen joined from R.N. Hospital.

1610. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1700 Mr W.S. Thomas Warrant Engineer joined from R.N. Hospital.


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11 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0615. Rowed Guard to S.S. "Fengtien".

Received 38 bags of mails.

1105. "L15" secured alongside.


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12 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0600. Coal Lighter came alongside.

0615. Commenced coaling.

0920. Rowed Guard to S.S. "Ting Song".

0925. Finished coaling. Received 50 tons.

Hands cleaning ship.


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13 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0930. Submarines proceeded to anchor berths.

1015. Divine Service.


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14 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0955. Discharged 1 Stoker to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1050. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

Discharged 1 Stoker to R.N. Hospital.

1140. 2 Able Seamen joined from R.N. Hospital.

1420. "L5" and "L33" proceeded.

1545. "L33" and "L5E came to anchor.

1700. Read Warrant No 30.


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15 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0550. "St. Breock" proceeded.

0600. H.M.S. "Marazion", "L5", "L4" and "L33" proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship.

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands painting ship and rigging diving boat.

0825. "L4" and "L33 secured alongside.

0830. "L3", "L5" and "L9" secured alongside.

0930. "L33" proceeded.

0945. "L5" secured alongside.

1035. "L3" secured alongside.

1145. Rowed Guard to "St. Breock".

1220. "L9" secured alongside.

1310. "L15" secured alongside.

Hands painting ship.

1345. H.M.S. "Marazion" came to anchor.

1410. Discharged 2 Stokers to H.M.S. "Marazion".


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16 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

3 on sick list

0915. One Stoker joined ship from R.N. Hospital.

1030. Discharged one Able Seaman to R.N. Hospital.

1130. 1 Leading Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1630. Evening Quarters.

Landed 1 Stoker Petty Officer for Picket Duty.

1930. "L3", "L9", "L15" and "L33" proceeded to anchor Berths.


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17 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

0930. "L4" and "L5" proceeded to anchor Berths.


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18 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

1000. Rowed Guard to R.F.A. "Francol".

1040. "L8" secured alongside.

1229. H.M.S. "Durban" came to anchor.

Rowed Guard to H.M.S. Durban.

1300. Mr W.S. Thomas Warrant Engineer R.N. discharged to H.M.S. "Durban".

1330. 1 Leading Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1400. Submarines proceeded.

1405. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1635. Discharged 2 Able Seamen to H.M.S. "Durban".


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19 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0830. Discharged 1 Telegraphist to C-in-C's Office.

On the left side of the page:

1300. Lost overboard by accident:

1 Pair Pliers.

Patt. 188

2 Punches.

Patt. 190

1 Screwdriver.

Patt. 183

1 Hammer.

Patt. 186

1 Screwdriver.

Patt. 185

Signed by: R.J Housley G.T.

1345. H.M.S. "Hawkins" came to anchor.

1440. "L33" secured alongside.

1525. "L9" secured alongside.

1550. H.M.S. "Carlisle" came to anchor.

1555. "L3" secured alongside.

1615. "L15" secured alongside.

1635. "L5" secured alongside.

1700. Discharged 1 Chief Stoker to H.M.S. "Hawkins".

2010. 2 Signalmen joined from Pier Signal Station.


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20 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0225. "L4" came to anchor.

0755. Submarines proceeded to anchor berths.

0920. Landed Church Parties.

1015. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned.


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21 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0900. "L3" and "L4" proceeded.

1115. "L3" came to anchor.

1140. "L4" came to anchor.

1500. 1 Leading Telegraphist joined from R.N. Hospital.

1520. "L5" secured alongside.

1530. "L9" secured alongside.

2330. "L9" and "L5" proceeded to anchor berths.


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22 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

0630. General Drill.

0935. U.S.S. "General Alva" came to anchor. Her Story: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_General_Alava_(AG-5)

0940. Rowed Guard to U.S.S. "General Alva".

Hands refitting boats falls and painting.

1055. U.S.S. "General Alva" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

2330. U.S.S. "General Alva" slipped and proceeded.


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23 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands cleaning ship and painting.

1230. Hands boat sailing and working about barge.

1640. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to and 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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24 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0600. Coal Lighters alongside.

0620. Commenced coaling.

On the left side of the page:

1000 Lost overboard by accident: 13 Coaling Baskets.

1300 Mr R.W. McGrane Comd. Bosn. discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1745. Finished coaling. Received 210 tons.

Hands cleaning ship.


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25 August 1922

From Wei Hai Wei to Exercises and at Wei Hai Wei

Position at Noon: Lat 37.57, Long 122.51

10 on sick list

0610. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

0725. H.M.S. "Durban proceeded.

0820. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

0825. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0902. Kwoa Pn.: S74W. Gomut Rock: S32W, Huon Lok Rocks: S17W. Altered course S72E. Speed 60 revolutions.

0945. Altered course S5W.

0950. Altered course M5E. 80 revolutions.

1012. Altered course N30E.

1041. Altered course S65E.

1126. Course and speed as requisite following torpedoes.

1215. Course N65W. Speed 60 revolutions.

1225. Altered course S78W.

1320. Altered course S85W.

1420. Course and speed as requisite.

1432. Came to with Port anchor in 7 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

1510. "L5" and "L9" secured alongside.

1850. "L9" and "L5" proceeded to anchor berths.


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26 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

1120. "L33" secured alongside.


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27 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

0910. Landed Church Parties.

1025. Divine Service.

2315. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No.1 Buoy.

Rowed Guard to H.M.S. "Hollyhock".


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28 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

0700. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured alongside Iron Pier.

0730. Discharged 1 Able Seaman to H.M.S. "Hollyhock".

1040. "L9" secured alongside.

2045. Discharged 1 Leading Sick Berth Steward to R.N. Hospital.

2130. 1 Telegraphist joined from R.N. Hospital.


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29 August 1922

From Wei Hai Wei to Exercises and at Wei Hai Wei

Position at Noon: Lat 37.56, Long 122.49

10 on sick list

0640. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

0725. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

0810. "L9" and "L33" proceeded to anchor berths.

0815. Weighed. Course and speed as requisite.

0854. Shaped course S72E. Speed 60 revolutions.

0943. Stopped.

0945. Came to with Port anchor in 11 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

0958. Weighed and proceeded. Course N6E. Speed 78 revolutions.

1006. Altered course N65W.

1018. Altered course N5E.

1042. Altered course S75E.

1106. Altered course S55E.

1130. Course and speed as requisite fro picking up torpedoes.

1220. Shaped course S55W. Speed 60 revolutions.

1127. Altered course S73W.

1337. Speed 36 revolutions.

1341. Stopped.

1351. Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1423. Came to with Port anchor in 7 fathoms. Veered to 5 shackles.

1510. H.M.S. "Hawkins" came to anchor.

1525. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured to No.

1530. "L9", "L5" and "L15" secured alongside.

1635. "L33" secured alongside.

1735. "L3" and "L4" secured alongside.

1845. "H.M.S. "Carlisle" came to anchor.

1850. "St Breock" secured alongside Iron Pier.


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30 August 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

0630. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured alongside Iron Pier.

0755. 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

0825. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1530. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured to No.2 Buoy

1640. 1 Ordinary Signalman joined from H.M.S. "Durban".

1830. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No.3 Buoy.


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31 August 1922

From Wei Hai Wei to Exercises and at Wei Hai Wei

Position at Noon: Lat 37.57, Long 122.51

10 on sick list

0630. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded.

0725. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

0735. "L3" and "L33" proceeded.

"L4", "L5", "L9" and "L15" proceeded to anchor berths.

0821. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0843. Altered course S60E. Speed 60 revolutions.

0902. Speed 36 revolutions.

0940. Speed 60 revolutions.

0948. Altered course N65E. Speed 78 revolutions.

1017. Altered course N15E.

1038. Altered course N25E.

1052. Altered course S60E.

1130. Course and speed as requisite for picking up torpedoes.

1210. Course N5W. Speed 60 revolutions.

1255. Course and speed as requisite for picking up torpedoes.

1320. Course S50W. Speed 60 revolutions.

1435. Altered course S35W.

1505. Course and speed as requisite.

1531. Came to Port anchor in 7 fathoms, veered to 4 shackles.

1555. "L3" and "L33" secured alongside.

1740. H.M.S. "Durban" came to anchor.



LOGS FOR SEPTEMBER 1922


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1 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0700. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured alongside Iron Pier.

0800. Hands cleaning ship and painting.

0930. 1 Stoker Petty Officer joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1130. Paid monthly money.

1145. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1230. Hands cleaning ship.

1630. Evening Quarters.

1635. 1 Leading Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Hawkins".

1905. Landed Patrol.


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2 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

0830. 1 Signalman discharged to H.M.S. "Hollyhock".

0945. "L9", "L4", "L5" and "L15" secured alongside.

1000. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" proceeded.

1310. Submarines proceeded to anchor berths.

1350. Veered Port cable to 5 shackles. Let go Starboard anchor.

1435. Set anchor watch. Winds force: 6 to 8.

1525. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" came to anchor.

1845. Weighed Starboard anchor.


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LOG BOOK – SEPTEMBER 3RD TO AUGUST 24TH 1923


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Establishment of Ship’s Company:

Officers:

18

Seamen:

83

Boys:

-

Marines:

24

Engine-room Establishment:

77

Other non-executive ratings:

48

Total: 250



BAROMETER:


Mercurial


Name of Maker and number:

Adie A. 329

Height of cistern above sea:

34 feet.


Thermometers for Air Temperature.

Maker and No.

Casella A1880

Wet

Casella A1882.


ARMAMENT.

Nil.

Torpedo armaments.

Nil.


BOATS.


1 motor boat

35 feet.

1 motor whaler

28 feet.

1 motor boat

25 feet

1 motor boat

25 feet (R.A.F. type)

2 cutter

32 feet

1 gig

32 feet

2 montagu whalers

27 feet

2 skiffs

16 feet

1 balsa raft



Followed by miscellaneous information.

Signed C.G. Brodie, Captain and Donald Cly. Neish, Lieutenant (N).


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3 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

14 on sick list

The day was quite stormy with winds up to force 9. That caused all the shifting of berths. The wind abated on late afternoon.

0710. H.M.S. "Carlisle and "Durban" shifted berth.

0730. "L15" shifted berth.

0745. Let go Starboard anchor.

0825. "L5 shifted berth.

0830. "L33" shifted berth.

0920. "L3" shifted berth.

0945. "L15" shifted berth.

1640. "L4" shifted berth.

1930. R.F.A. "Kharki" shifted berth.


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4 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0720. "L4" shifted berth.

0830. Submarines shifted berth.

0910. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

0920. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1018. Came to with Port anchor. (Cable jammed at 2 cables).

1035. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1132. Came to with Port anchor.

1134. Came to with Starboard anchor. Moored with 4 shackles on each.

1230. Hands boat sailing.


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5 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

16 on sick list

0600. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" and "Foxglove" proceeded.

0730. Landed provisioning party.

0810. Commenced provisioning ship.

0915. "L4", "L9", "L15" and "L33" proceeded.

0920. Rowed Guard to S.S. "Tchang".

1030. "L3" secured alongside.

1100. "L9" and "L33" came to anchor.

1129. "L15" came to anchor.

1145. "L4" came to anchor.

1340. 1 Leading Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1400. R.F.A. "Kharki" came to anchor.

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrant Nos. 31 and 32.


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6 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

1330. 1 Leading Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1400. 1 Leading Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.


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7 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0715. Target Party left ship.

0830. "St. Breock" proceeded.

0835. Submarines proceeded.

0940. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1050. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1445. H.M.S. "Marazion secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1500. Submarines secured alongside.


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8 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

1115. 1 Corporal R.M.L.I. discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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9 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list


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10 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

1015. Divine Service.

1145. Church Parties returned.


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11 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list

0810. 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

0850. H.M.S. "Despatch" arrived.

0930. The Commander in Chief inspected H.M.S. "Titania" and attached Submarines.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Mr J. Haigh Warrant Electrician joined.

1135. Commander in Chief left.

1330. Submarines proceeded to anchor Berths.

1700. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured to No.1 Buoy.


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12 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0555. Coal Lighters secured alongside.

0600. Prepared for coaling.

0750. "Ping Ching" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

0905. "L3" and "L4" proceeded.

1030. "L4" came to anchor.

1040. Commenced coaling.

1115. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1230. "L5" secured alongside R.F.A. Kharki.

1240. "L3" came to anchor.

Hands working about boats.

1315. "Ping Ching" proceeded.

1500. "L5" came to anchor. "L9" secured alongside R.F.A. "Kharki".

1645. Finished coaling. Received 180 tons.

Hands cleaning ship.


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13 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

16 on sick list

0740. "L4" secured alongside R.F.A. Kharki.

1010. "L4" proceeded to anchor.

1100. "L3" secured to No 2 Buoy.

1750. H.M.S. "Durban" shifted berth.

1810. H.M.S. "Carlisle" shifted berth.

1835. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

1955. Weighed Starboard anchor. Veered to 6 shackles Port.


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14 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

14 on sick list

0710. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0740. Came to with Port anchor in 7 fathoms. Veered to 5 shackles.

0920. Veered to 6 shackles. Let go Starboard anchor. Set anchor watch.

0940. "L9" shifted berth.

1430. Weighed Starboard anchor. Shortened in to 5 shackles.

1435. H.M.S. "Hawkins moored in No. 3 Berth.

1520. Weighed and proceeded. Course and Speed as requisite.

1634. Came to with Port anchor.

1636. Came to with Starboard anchor. Moored with 4 shackles on each.


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15 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

1000. Piped down.

Fleet Pulling Regatta.

1300. Fleet Pulling Regatta.

1530. 1 Stoker Petty Officer discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1730. Read Warrant No 33.


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16 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

0730. "L4" secured alongside.

0815. "L3" secured alongside.

0845. "L3" secured alongside.

0945. "L33" and "L15" secured alongside.

0950. H.M.S. "Despatch" saluted O.A.G. with 13 Guns.

1000. Piped Down.

Fleet Pulling Regatta.

1300. Fleet Pulling Regatta.


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17 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0910. Landed Church Parties.

1015. Divine Service.

1035. 1 Chief Petty Officer Cook and 1 Corporal R.M.L.I. joined from R.N. Hospital.

1140. Church Parties returned on board.

1645. Submarines proceeded to anchor Berths


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18 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

0605. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured alongside Iron Pier.

0750. Landed Range Party.

0830. "L15" secured alongside "Kharki".

0930. Royal Marine Detachment inspected by Fleet Royal Marine Officer.

0935. R.F.A. "Pearleaf" proceeded.

1115. "L15" came to anchor.

1120. "L33" secured alongside "Kharki".

1130. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital

1205. R.F.A. "Pearleaf" came to anchor.

1440. 4 Boxes of Common Shell sent to R.F.A. "Pearleaf".

1640. Range Party returned on board.


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19 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

0715. "L4" secured alongside.

0730. Landed Range Party.

0755. R.F.A. "Francol" secured alongside H.M.S. "Hawkins".

0830. Rowed guard to S.S. "Him Ming".

0930. Rowed guard to Ping Chung.

0955. R.F.A. "Kharki" secured alongside H.M.S. "Hawkins".

1115. 1 Private R.M.L.I. discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1230. Boat Sailing Race for Commander in Chief's Cup.

1500. "L5" secured alongside.

1700. 1 Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1830. "L5" proceeded to anchor Berth.


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20 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0745. Landed Range Party.

0830. H.M.S. "Magnolia" and "St. Breock" proceeded.

0850. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

On the left side of the page:

1100. Surgeon Commander E. MacEwan joined from R.N. Hospital.

1125. "L9" shifted berth.

1335. H.M.S. "Despatch" came to anchor.

1350. H.M.S. "Magnolia secured to No. 1 Buoy.

1500. "Ping Ching" proceeded.

1635. Range Party returned on board.


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21 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0745. Landed Range Party.

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrants Nos. 34 and 35.

2330. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded.


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22 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0750. Landed Range Party.

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands hoisting boats and Divers examining under water fittings.

0910. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

1000. Submarines secured alongside.

1330. H.M.S. "Despatch" came to anchor.

1620. Range Party returned on board.


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23 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0930. "L33" secured alongside.

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrant No 36.


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24 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0910. Landed Church Parties.

1025. Divine Service.

1110. Submarines proceeded to anchor Berths.

1140. Church Parties returned on board.


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25 September 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0330. Rowed Guard to S.S. "Hung Chow".

0600. Coal Lighters secured alongside.

0615. Commenced coaling.

0900. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

0910. H.M.S. "Magnolia" proceeded.

1210. 1 Petty Officer and 1 Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

On the left side of the page:

1300. Lost overboard by accident: 1 3" Torch electric.

1450. H.M.S. "Despatch" came to anchor.

1500. Unmoored. Weighed Starboard anchor.

1525. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

1630. 1 Cooks Mate discharged to H.M.S. "Hawkins".

1650. Finished coaling. Received 326 tons.

Hands cleaning ship.

1730. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.


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26 September 1922

From Wei Hai Wei to Dairen Wan, or at Dairen Chinese name: Dalian

Position at 8 am: Lat 37.96, Long 122.05

Position at Noon: Lat 38.65, Long 121.87

3 on sick list

0506. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0534. Shaped Course: N8W. Speed 70 revolutions.

0600. Cape Raonk: S30W. Cape Cod: S53W. <- Chen Tan: S72 1/2W.

1122. Sighted Round Island: N60E.

1148. Round Island: N76E. San Shan Tan Light House: N7W. Altered course N18W.

1322. Speed 60 revolutions.

1338. Altered course N55W.

1355. Stopped to pick up Pilot.

1440. Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1450. Secured alongside No 2 Wharf.

1500. Submarines secured alongside.


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27 September 1922

Dairen

Lat 38.95, Long 121.65

2 on sick list

1030. Paid Monthly Money.


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28 September 1922

Dairen

Lat 38.95, Long 121.65

Nil on sick list


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29 September 1922

Dairen

Lat 38.95, Long 121.65

Nil on sick list


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30 September 1922

Dairen

Lat 38.95, Long 121.65

Nil on sick list



LOGS FOR OCTOBER 1922


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1 October 1922

Dairen

Lat 38.95, Long 121.65

1 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0910. Divisions.

1030. Divine Service.

Piped Down.

1630. Evening Quarters.


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2 October 1922

Dairen

Lat 38.95, Long 121.65

4 on sick list

0600. Hands painting ship.

0900. Hands cleaning and painting ship.

1230. Hands painting ship.

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrant No 27.


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3 October 1922

Dairen

Lat 38.95, Long 121.65

6 on sick list


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4 October 1922

Dairen

Lat 38.95, Long 121.65

4 on sick list


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5 October 1922

Dairen

Lat 38.95, Long 121.65

4 on sick list

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrant No 39.


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6 October 1922

Dairen

Lat 38.95, Long 121.65

6 on sick list


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7 October 1922

Dairen

Lat 38.95, Long 121.65

7 on sick list


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8 October 1922

Dairen

Lat 38.95, Long 121.65

8 on sick list

0930. Divisions.

1030. Divine Service.

Piped Down.


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9 October 1922

Dairen

Lat 38.95, Long 121.65

11 on sick list


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10 October 1922

From Dairen Wan to Wei Hai Wei and at Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 38.77, Long 121.79

Position at Noon: 37.98, Long 122.05

11 on sick list

0628. Slipped. Course and speed as requisite.

0644. Stopped. Disembarked Pilot.

0646. Proceeded course S62E. Speed 70 revolutions.

0706. Altered course S8E.

0813. Altered course S3E.

0830. Commenced Full Speed Trial.

1252. Finished Trial. Speed 70 revolutions.

1345. Altered course S20E.

1422. Altered course S5W.

1427. Course and speed as requisite.

1450. Came to with Port anchor in 7 fathoms. Veered to 5 shackles.

1515. 1 Leading Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1820. 2 Signalmen discharged to Island Signal Station.


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11 October 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0915. "L4" secured alongside.

1000. "L9", "L15", and "L3" secured alongside.

1100. 1 Private R.M.L.I. discharged to R.N. Barracks. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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12 October 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0610. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded, towing Battle Precise Target

0940. "L5" and "L33" secured alongside.

1005. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.


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13 October 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

1050. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1130. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

On the left side of the page:

1230. Lieutenant D. Forbes left. (Retired).


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14 October 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list


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15 October 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

0910. Landed Church Parties.

0930. Divine Service.

1150. "St. Breock" proceeded.


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16 October 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

1510. R.F.A. "Francol" proceeded.


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17 October 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0805. "L33" proceeded to anchor berth.

0810. "L3", "L4", "L5", "L9" and "L15" proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship and drawing stores.

0910. "L33" secured alongside.

1315. "L3", "L4", "L5", "L9" and "L15" secured alongside.

Hands cleaning ship and working about boats.

1715. 1 Stoker discharged to H.M.S. Hawkins.


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18 October 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

1015. 1 Leading Telegraphist joined from Commander-in-Chief's Office.

1100. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1315. Read Warrants Nos. 39, 40, 41 and 42.

Discharged 3 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker to H.M.S. "Hawkins" for Detention.

1500. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.


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19 October 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0345. Submarines proceeded to anchor berths.

On left side of the page: 0430. Lost overboard by accident: 2 Hazelrod Fenders, Small. 1 Anchor 120 lbs.

1700. H.M.S. "Despatch came to Anchor.

1725. Rowed Guard to H.M.S. "Despatch".


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20 October 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0930. "L4", "L5", "L9" and "L33" secured alongside.


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21 October 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

0920. Rowed Guard to S.S. "Fengtien".


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22 October 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

3 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

0915. Divisions and Prayers.

1000. "L4" and "L33" proceeded to anchor berths.

1115. Church Parties returned on board.

1300. "L9" proceeded to anchor berth.


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23 October 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

0600. Coal Lighters secured alongside.

0650. Commenced coaling.

0915. H.M.S. "Marazion" came to anchor.

1100. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

On the left side of the page:

1700. Mr Mc. Grane Commissioned Boatswain joined from R.N. Hospital.

2120. 2 Signalmen joined from Island Signal Station.

2210. Rowed Guard to S.S. "Cheong Ching".


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24 October 1922

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0200. Finished coaling. Received 352 tons.

0210. Coal Lighters cast off.

0745. H.M.S. Marazion secured alongside Iron Pier.

0910. 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1145. 1 Leading Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

On the left side of the page:

1400. Discharged Surgeon Lieutenant G.T. Rocke R.N. to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1510. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No 1 Buoy.


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25 October 1922

Wei-Hai-Wei to Tsingtau

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

Position at 8 pm: Lat 37.03, Long 122.71

4 on sick list

1020. 1 Stoker Petty Officer joined from Power Station.

1130. 1 Private R.M.L.I. joined from R.N. Canteen.

1310. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1400. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1450. Weighed and Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1515. Kwoa Pu: S67W. Centurion Hill: S47W. <- Gaunt Island: S14W. Course S79E. Speed 70 revolutions.

1627. Altered course S85E.

1730. Altered course S8E.

2005. N.E. Promentory Light: N2E. Mu i tan Light: S59W.

2100. Altered course S56W.


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26 October 1922

From Wei Hai Wei to Tsingtau and at Tsingtau

Position at 8 am: Lat 36.05, Long 120.81

Position at Noon: Lat 36.09, Long 120.29

4 on sick list

0400. Altered course S86W.

0700. -> Ka ti nian: N31W. -> Cha Lien tan: S36W.

0710. Altered course S85W.

1019. Altered course N27W.

1020. Stopped.

1021. Stopped. Embarked Pilot.

1049. Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1220. Secured alongside No.2 Jetty.

1250. Submarines secured alongside.

Hands securing ship and cleaning ship.


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27 October 1922

Tsingtau

Lat 36.04, Long 120.4

4 on sick list

1000. H.E. the Governor of Tsingtau paid Official Call.

1030. Rowed Guard to Chinese Cruiser "Hoichon".


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28 October 1922

Tsingtau

Lat 36.04, Long 120.4

4 on sick list

1130. Paid Monthly Money.


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29 October 1922

Tsingtau

Lat 36.04, Long 120.4

4 on sick list

0945. Landed Roman Catholic Church Party.

1030. Divine Service.

1145. Roman Catholic Church Party returned on board.


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30 October 1922

Tsingtau

Lat 36.04, Long 120.4

3 on sick list

0715. Commenced coaling.

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrants Nos. 43 and 44.

1700. Finished coaling. Received 50 tons.


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31 October 1922

Tsingtau

Lat 36.04, Long 120.4

3 on sick list

0800. Dressed Ship Overall.

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrant No 45.

1705. Undressed Ship.



LOGS FOR NOVEMBER 1922


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1 November 1922

From Tsingtau to Nimrod Sound

Lat 36.04, Long 120.4

Position at 8 pm: Lat 35.36, Long 121.23

3 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands preparing for Sea.

0910. "L4", "L5", "L9", "L15" and "L33" proceeded.

1230. "L3" proceeded.

1305. Slipped and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1410. Stopped. Disembarked Pilot.

1415. Proceeded Course S67E. Speed 72 revolutions.

1500. Sian King Tau ->: S53E. Tsa Kung Tau ->: S47E. Tai Kung Tau Reef Beacon: S28E.

1530. Altered course S40E.

1700. Telosan <-: N89W. Cha Lien Tau Light: N43E.

1850. Cha Lien Tau Light: N16W. (Observed).

2300. Exercised Sea Boat Crew.


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2 November 1922

From Tsingtau to Nimrod Sound.

Position at 8 am: Lat 33.88, Long 123.00

Position at Noon: Lat 33.14, Long 123.00

Position at 8 pm: Lat 31.66, Long 123.10

3 on sick list

0800. Altered course S4W.

1215. Altered course S3W.


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3 November 1922

From Tsingtau to Nimrod Sound and at Nimrod Sound

Position at 8 am: Lat 29.87, Long 122.76

Position at Noon: Lat 29.59, Long 122.11

4 on sick list

005. Altered course S60E to avoid Junk.

0020. Resumed course S3W.

0135. Altered course S20E.

0204. Altered course S10W.

0315. Barren Island: N20W. Lukson Island: S74W.

0525. Altered course S58W.

1113. Altered course N87W.

1152. Altered course N50W.

1233. Altered course N75W.

1322. Altered course S68W.

1355. Altered course S45W.

1425. Course and speed as requisite.

1455. Came to with Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

1435. Submarines secured alongside.


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4 November 1922

Nimrod Sound

Lat 29.5, Long 121.5

5 on sick list


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5 November 1922

Nimrod Sound

Lat 29.5, Long 121.5

5 on sick list

0915. Hands mustered by the Ledger.

1030. Divine Service.


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6 November 1922

Nimrod Sound

Lat 29.5, Long 121.5

5 on sick list

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands refitting boats falls and working about boats.

1300. Hands working about boats.


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7 November 1922

Nimrod Sound

Lat 29.5, Long 121.5

6 on sick list


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8 November 1922

Nimrod Sound

Lat 29.5, Long 121.5

6 on sick list

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands cleaning ship and preparing for Sea.

1315. Submarines proceeded.

1655. Weighed Starboard anchor; Let go Port anchor, veered to 4 shackles.


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9 November 1922

From Nimrod Sound to Amoy

Position at 8 am: Lat 29.64, Long 122.04

Position at Noon: Lat 29.29, Long 122.56

Position at 8 pm: Lat 27.98, Long 121.78

6 on sick list

0538. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0600. Course N54E. Speed 72 revolutions.

0620. Altered course N45E.

0640. Altered course N65E.

0715. Altered course S87E.

0734. Altered course S64E.0820. Altered course S49E.

0910. <- Kun Su Wan: S12 1/2W. -> Chung Jong Mu: S30E. Shu Shan: N61E.

1100. Course and speed as requisite for exercises.

1205. "L3" attacked.

1325. Negative Exercise. Course S48W. Speed 72 revolutions.

1454. Hiechan Light House: N42W.

1645. Hea Chu <-: S74W. Hea Ta ->: N87W. Shang Ta->: N73W.

1650. Speed 40 revolutions.

1700. Altered course S33W.

1730. Speed 72 revolutions.

2023. Speed 70 revolutions.


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10 November 1922

From Nimrod Sound to Amoy

Position at 8 am: Lat 25.98, Long 120.50

Position at Noon: Lat 25.34, Long 120.01

Position at 8 pm: Lat 24.43, Long 118.75

5 on sick list

0405. Tung Yung Light: S49W.

0700. Tung Yung Light House: N17W. Tungsha Island: N79W.

0830. Submarines took up cruising stations.

1148. Kwing Island: N30W. Turnabout Light House: N59W. Chim Island Peak: West.

1155. Altered course S47W.

1300. Reef Island: N32W. Sentry Island: N53W. High Cone: N86W.

1455. Altered course S59W.

1518. Speed 50 revolutions.

1700. Speed 66 revolutions. Formed single line ahead.

2105. Altered course N80W.

2118. Dodd Island Light: N10E. Chapel Island Light: S61W.

2300. Course and speed as requisite.

2335. Came to with Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.


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11 November 1922

Amoy

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

4 on sick list

0606. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0700. Came to with Port anchor in 10 fathoms. Veered to 5 shackles.

0745. "L3" and "L4" secured alongside.

1050. Divine Service.

1100. Observed Two Minutes Silence.

1245. "L4" proceeded to anchor.


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12 November 1922

Amoy

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

4 on sick list

1030. Divine Service.

1715. "L3" proceeded to anchor.


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13 November 1922

Amoy

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

5 on sick list

0815. Divisions and Prayers.

Exercised small arm drill.

Hands oiling wire hawsers.

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrants Nos. 46 and 47.


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14 November 1922

Amoy

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

5 on sick list

0720. "L4" came to anchor.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Lost overboard by accident: 1 Boat Hook Patt. 78C. 1 Paint Brush Patt. 43.

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrant No 48.


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15 November 1922

Amoy

Lat 24.55, Long 118.18

5 on sick list

0630. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands painting ship and securing for Sea.

2045. Shortened in to 3 shackles.


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16 November 1922

From Amoy to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 23.81, Long 118.03

Position at Noon: Lat 23.27, Long 117.45

Position at 8 pm: Lat 22.65, Long 116.01

4 on sick list

0300. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0405. Altered course S31E.

0410. Taitan Island Light: N31W. Chapel Island Light: S8E. Dodd Island Light: N66E.

0547. Chapel Island Light: West. Dodd Island Light: N31E. Altered course S40E.

1000. 601 ft. Peak: N34W. 77 ft. Brother: N80W. 183 ft. Brother: S88W.

1016. -> Brothers: N50W.

1257. High Lanock Light House: N3E. White Rock: N22W. Boat Rocks: N38W. Altered course S66W.

1400. Namoa West Peak: N17W. C. of Good Hope: N53W. Haimun Point: N74W.

1703. Speed 54 revolutions.

1830. Altered course S78W.

2030. Chilang Point Light: N87W.

2227. Chilang Point Light: N57W.

2308. Chilang Point Light: N12W. Distant 5.5 miles.

Midnight: Altered course S78W.


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17 November 1922

From Amoy to Hong Kong and at Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0008. Speed 72 revolutions.

0545. Waglan Light: S72W. Tathang Point Light: N51W.

Altered course N69W. Speed 54 revolutions.

0608. Course and speed as requisite.

0726. Secured to No / Buoy.

0750. Submarines secured alongside.

0830. "L7" proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship and working about boats.

1100. H.M.S. "Moorhen" secured alongside Dockyard.

1125. "L7" entered Dockyard Basin.

1400. 1 Private R.M.L.I. joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".


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18 November 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0630. U.S.S. "Pampanga" proceeded.

0910. H.J.M.S. "Libia" proceeded.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Lost overboard by accident: 1 Lamp Hood, Candle. Patt. 330

1040. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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19 November 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0910. Landed Church Parties.

1000. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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20 November 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

1030. 1 Leading Victualling Assistant joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1100. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1130. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.

1345. "L4" entered basin.

1435. H.M.S. "Moth" secured alongside Dockyard.


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21 November 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0630. Submarines secured alongside H.M.S. "Carlisle".

0715. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No.10 Buoy.

0745. Coal Junks secured alongside.

0755. Commenced coaling.

0830. H.M.S. "Durban" and "Despatch" proceeded.

1030. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1700. 1 Chief Yeoman of Signal discharged to H.M.S. "Hawkins".

1730. Finished coaling. Received 400 tons.


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22 November 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0810. Landed Marines for Drill

Hands cleaning ship.

1010. Submarines secured alongside.

1100. Commander in Chief inspected Ship.

1145. Commander in Chief left.

1150. Marines returned on board.


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23 November 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1030. 1 Regulating Petty Officer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1230. Portuguese Gunboat "Patria" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

Hands painting ship.

1530. H.M.S. "Moorhen" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

H.M.S. "Cicala" proceeded to Kowloon.


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24 November 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0710. H.M.S. "Merlin" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

0935. H.M.S. "Marazion", "L5" and "L15" proceeded.

1320. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 10 Buoy.

"L5" and "L15" secured alongside.

1330. Landed Escort.

Hands cleaning ship and hoisting in torpedoes.

1445. Escort returned with 8 Offenders from Detention Quarters.

1645. Portuguese Gunboat "Patria" proceeded.

Hands hoisting in torpedoes.


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25 November 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0910. H.M.S. "Merlin" secured alongside Dockyard.

Hands cleaning ship.

1100. 1 Joiner and 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1400. H.M.S. "Despatch" secured to No. 7 Buoy.

1440. H.M.S. "Durban" secured to No. 5 Buoy.


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26 November 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0040. Set anchor watch.

0905. Landed Church Parties.

1015. Divine Service.

1150. Church Parties returned on board.


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27 November 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0830. Landed Marines for Drill.

0930. General Drill.


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28 November 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0845. H.M.S. "Marazion", "L3" and "L9" proceeded.

1350. "L9" secured alongside.

1425. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No 10 Buoy.

1620. "L3" secured alongside.


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29 November 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

2 on sick list

0545. Aired Bedding.

0750. Landed Marines fro Drill.

1130. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

1140. Marines returned on board.

1145. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded into Dry Dock.

1150. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

1230. Hands cleaning ship and drawing provisions.


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30 November 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list



LOGS FOR DECEMBER 1922


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1 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0730. Ammunition lighter secured alongside.

0815. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands hoisting out ammunition and painting.

1230. Hands returning ammunition and painting.

1630. Evening Quarters.

1720. H.M.S. "Cicala" secured to No. 11 Buoy.

1745. Rowed Guard to H.M.S. "Cicala".


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2 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0830. H.M.S. "Cicala secured alongside Dockyard.

0945. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured alongside Dockyard.


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3 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

1015. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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4 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0730. H.M.S. "Cicala secured to No. 11 Buoy.

0735. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured alongside H.M.S. "Marazion".

0930. General Drill.

1025. "L3" proceeded into Basin.

1115. 1 Engine Room Artificer and 1 Able Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1355. H.M.S. "Vindictive" secured alongside Dockyard.

1415. 1 Stoker joined from Detention Quarters.

1435. U.S.S. "Helena" secured to No. 26 Buoy.

1440. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No. 13 Buoy.


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5 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list


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6 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0710. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1000. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1115. U.S.S. "Helena" proceeded.

1340. Draft joined from H.M.S. "Vindictive".

1400. Draft discharged to H.M.S. "Vindictive".

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrant No 51.


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7 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0905. "L15" and "L33" secured alongside "Dredgol".

1000. 1 Signalman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1140. H.M.S. "Despatch" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

1145. H.M.S. "Vindictive" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

1155. "L33" and "L15" secured alongside.

On the left side of the page:

1300. Lieutenant C.C. Flemming, Lieutenant A.P. Besant, Lieutenant T.E.K. Donaldson, MW. Smith Warrant Engineer joined from H.M.S. "Vindictive".

1500. Lieutenant A.J.T. Robertson discharged to H.M.S. Vindictive.

1505. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured alongside Dockyard.

1530. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured alongside H.M.S. "Foxglove".

1555 H.M.S. "Robin" entered Basin.


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8 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0700. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

1300. 1 Chief Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Hawkins".

1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1304. "L4" proceeded.

Hands refitting and painting.

1434. H.M.S. "Carlisle", "L15" and "L33" proceeded.

1540. "L4" entered basin.

1555. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

1635 Discharged 1 Leading Signalman to "Vindictive" and 1 Ordinary Signalman to "Durban".


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9 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0945. H.M.S. "Diomede" secured alongside Dockyard.

0950. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

1135. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to Dockyard.

1140. H.M.S. "Diomede" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

On the left side of the page:

1300. Mr L.J. Chapman Boatswain joined from H.M.S. "Diomede".

1635. 1 Chief Petty Officer and 1 Leading Writer discharged to H.M.S. "Vindictive".


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10 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0910. Landed Church Parties.

On the left side of the page:

0930. Lieutenant R.M.L. Edwards joined from H.M.S. "Diomede".

1000. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.

On the left side of the page:

1300 Lieutenant C.E.G.W. Cox, Mr R. McGrane Cd. Bosun, Mr Pullen Warrant Engineer, Mr W. Anderton Warrant Engineer discharged to H.M.S. "Vindictive".


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11 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands cleaning ship and drawing Cutter from H.M.S: Vindictive.

0910. "L7" proceeded.

0930. General Drill.

0935. H.M.S. Vindictive proceeded.

1155. "L7" secured alongside.

On the left side of the page;

1230. Lieutenant H.C. Woolych joined from H.M.S. "Petersfield".

1315. Read Warrant No 52.

1320. 1 Able Seaman discharged to Detention Quarters.

1540. 1 Stoker Petty Officer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

On the left side of the page:

1730 Lost overboard by accident: 1 Hammer, Patt. 1095.B.


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12 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0705. Landed Range Party.

0935. H.M.S. "Robin" proceeded.

1005. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1615. Discharged 1 Stoker to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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13 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0915. One Petty Officer joined from R.N. Hospital.

0935. H.M.S. "Cicala" proceeded.

1530. H.M.S. "Tarantula" entered Basin.

1545. H.M.S. "Moth" entered Dock.

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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14 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0725. Landed Provision Party.

0745. H.M.S. "Petersfield secured to No. 4 Buoy.

0805. H.M.S. "Foxglove and "Magnolia" secured to No. 11 Buoy.

Hands drawing provisions.

0930. "L3", "L4" and "L5" secured alongside.

0940 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1040. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured alongside East Wall.

1050. Provision Lighter secured alongside.

1140. H.M.S. "Magnolia" and "Foxglove" secured alongside North Wall.

1245. H.M.S. "Cicala" secured to No.11 Buoy.

1300. R.F.A. "War Mehtar" secured to No 2 Buoy.

Hands provisioning ship.

1400. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No.12 Buoy.

1445. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured alongside North Wall.

1700. Read Warrant No 53.

1730 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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15 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0705. Landed Range Party.

0930. Landed Marines for Drill.

1145. Marines returned on board.

1700. 1 Able Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1705. Range Party returned.



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16 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

1 on sick list

0915. H.M.S. "Cicala" proceeded.

1120. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured alongside H.M.S. "Hawkins".

1345. Read Warrant No 54.

1320. Discharged 1 Stoker to Detention Quarters.


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17 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0910. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1145. Church Parties returned on board.

1545. 1 Stoker Petty Officer and 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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18 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0900. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

0915. "L7" and "L9" secured alongside "Marazion".

0945. Tugs alongside.

1000. Slipped and proceeded alongside North Wall.

1000. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1415. "L1" and "L20" secured alongside.

1435. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured to No. 7 Buoy.


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19 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0900. 1 Stoker Petty Officer and 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1400. "L1", "L20", "L9" and "l7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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20 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0755. Landed Marines for Drill.

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands painting Chain Lockers and working about Boats.

1030. H.M.S. "Petersfield secured to No 2 Buoy.

1035. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No 4 Buoy.

1130. Marines returned on board.

1230. Hands working about Sheet anchor and painting.

1335. "L7" entered Basin.

1430. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured alongside East Wall.

1550. Discharged 1 Stoker Petty Officer and 1 Able Seaman to R.N. Hospital.

1555. "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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21 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

1 on sick list

0630. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0910. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

Hands hoisting out torpedoes and painting.

1430. H.M.S. "Foxglove" entered Basin.

1645. H.M.S. "Moorhen" entered Basin.

1730. "L15" secured alongside.


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22 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

1 on sick list

0110. Landed Patrol.

0225. Patrol returned on board.

08030. Landed Marines for Drill.

0900. 1 Stoker Petty Officer and 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

On the left side of the page:

0930. Lieutenant K.J. Riddell discharged for Mail Passage Home.

1000. "L15" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1130. Marines returned on board.

1415. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1535. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

1555. "L33" secured alongside.


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23 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0700. French Light Cruiser "Colmar" secured to No. 5 Buoy.

0730. H.M.S. "Tarantula" entered Basin.

0805. H.M.S. "Hollyhock secured to No. 9 Buoy.

Hands cleaning ship.

0830. "L7" secured to No 2 Buoy.

0835. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1030. "L33" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1045. "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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24 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0825. 1 Engine Room Artificer, 1 Able Seaman, 1 Leading Telegraphist discharged to R.N. Hospital

0900. Landed Church Parties.

1020. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1030. Divine Service.

1150. Church Parties returned on board.


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25 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

1040. Divine Service.

1105. Church Parties returned on board.


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26 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0710. French Sloop "Craonne" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

1330. 2 Stokers joined from H.M.S. "Bluebell".


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27 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0805. H.M.S. "Moorhen" proceeded.

0830. H.M.S. "Diomede" proceeded.

0915. H.M.S. "Foxglove" proceeded.

0930. "L7" proceeded.

1125. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1630. Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire Stations.

Read Warrant No. 55.


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28 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0910. H.M.S. "Tarantula" slipped and proceeded.

1300 H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

Hands refitting and painting.

1440. H.M.S. "Tarantula" entered Basin.


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29 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0910. 1 Stoker Petty Officer and 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

0945. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

1030. H.M.S. "Robin" entered Basin.

1710. French Light Cruiser "Colmar" proceeded.



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30 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

0625. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

0635. French Sloop "Craonne" proceeded.

0640. U.S.S. "Pampanga" proceeded.

0930. H.M.S. "Petersfield" proceeded.


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31 December 1922

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0930. Landed Church Parties.

1025. Discharged 1 Able Seaman to R.N. Hospital.

1030. Divine Service.

1135. Church Parties returned on board.


THE VOYAGES OF HMS TITANIA 1923

JP map Titania 1923

LOGS FOR JANUARY 1923


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1 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0700. Landed Range Party.

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands cleaning ship and working Derrick.

1120. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1210. Portuguese Gunboat "Patria" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

Piped Down.

1630. Evening Quarters.

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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2 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0845. "L7" proceeded.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Paymaster Sub Lieutenant H.S. Howell joined.

1300. H.M.S. "Robin" proceeded.

Hands painting and refitting.

1550. Discharged 1 Able Seaman to R.N. Hospital.

1605. Landed Funeral Party. For Geoffrey W. W. HOOPER, Lieutenant Commander, from H.M.S. Hawkins who died of illness.

1645. Range Party returned on board.

1800. Funeral Party returned on board.

2100. H.M.S. "Carlisle" secured to No. 6 Buoy.


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3 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0830. H.M.S. "Durban" and H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0835. Marines landed for Drill.

1130. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1140. Marines returned on board.

1340. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

1350. "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Marazion".

1530. "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1645. Range Party returned on board.

1830. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 8 Buoy.


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4 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0955. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1650. Range Party returned on board.


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5 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

1105. Discharged 1 Stoker to R.N. Hospital.

1115. Portuguese Gunboat "Patria" proceeded.

1330. Fumigated Seamens, Marines and Submarines Crews Mess Deck.

1545. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1555. Range Party returned on board.

1730. H.M.S. "Diomede" secured to No. 2 Buoy.


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6 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1300. HMS "Magnolia" proceeded

Piped down


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7 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0935. Landed Church Parties.

1000. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1030. Divine Service.

1145. Church Parties returned on board.


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8 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0930. General drill.

1030. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1225. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

Hands painting and refitting.

1335. "L7" entered Basin.

1345. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

1615. "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1700. Range Party returned on board.


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9 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0745. U.S.S. "Helena" proceeded.

0830. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

0915. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1045. Italian Sloop "Sebastian Caboto" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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10 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0845. H.I.J.M.S. "Idzumo", "Iwate" and "Asama" secured to Nos. 7, 6 and 5 Buoys.

1030. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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11 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0545. Sent Divers to "St Breock" for Deep Water Diving Exercise.

0700. Landed Range Party.

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands working about Boats, painting and restowing Port Bower anchor.

1645. Range Party returned on board.

1650. Divers returned on board.


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12 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

1430. 1 Engineer Assistant joined from R.N. Hospital.

1555. Range Party returned on board.


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13 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1640. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrant No. 56.


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14 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0915. H.I.J.M.S. "Idzumo", "Iwate" and "Asama" proceeded.

0925. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1130. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

1145. Church Parties returned on board.


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15 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0900. General Drill.

0905. H.M.S. "Hollyhock", "Bluebell" and "Foxglove" proceeded.

0920. H.M.S. "Diomede" proceeded.

Hands painting ship and working about boats.

1100. "L20", "L33", "L9" and "L15" secured alongside. "L1", "L7" entered basin.

1115. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured to No 7 Buoy.

1430. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1650. Range Party returned on board.


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16 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

1135. Discharged 1 second Writer to R.N. Hospital.

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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17 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0825. Marines landed for Drill.

1100. 1 Leading Stoker and 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1150. Marines returned on board.

1400. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1410. "L15", "L9", "L1" and "L20" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.

1430. 1 Private R.M.L.I. discharged to Shore.

1440. "L33" entered basin.

1530. "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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18 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

1350. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

1425. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured alongside East Wall.

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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19 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

2 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

1030. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1035. "L1" secured to No 6 Buoy.

1155. "L1" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1540. Range Party returned on board.


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20 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

1 on sick list

0900. Discharged 1 Engine Room Artificer to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

On the left side of the page:

0930. Surgeon Commander E. MacEwan discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1025. Discharged 1 Able Seaman to R.N. Hospital.

1130. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

1225. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

2005. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured to No. 11 Buoy.


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21 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

1 on sick list

0925. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1145. Church Parties returned on board.


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22 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

1 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0715. H.I.M.S. "Sebastian Caboto" proceeded.

0745. H.M.S: "Durban" secured alongside East Wall.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Mr J. Jenkinson, Gunner, discharged to H.M.S. "Magnolia".

1400. Surgeon Lieutenant Commander W.J. Aitken joined from H.M.S. " Ambrose".

1635. Range Party returned on board.


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23 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

1 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0730. Shifted berth to inside Basin.

0845. "L5" and "L15" entered basin.

0905. H.M.S. "Foxglove" proceeded.

Hands drawing stores and painting.

1405. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" proceeded.

1410. Portuguese Gunboat "Patria" secured alongside Whampoa Dockyard.

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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24 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

2 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0820. Landed Marines for Drill.

0845. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured alongside North Wall.

Hands painting ship.

1145. Marines returned on board.

1350. 1 Petty Officer and 1 Leading Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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25 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

1430. 1 Engine Room Artificer and 1 Leading Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1635. Range Party returned on board.

1830. H.M.S. "Diomede" secured to No. 7 Buoy.


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26 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

1325. 1 Leading Stoker and 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1330. "L3" and "L4" secured to No. 9 Buoy, "L5" to No. 8 Buoy.

1515. H.M.S. "Petersfield" entered Dock.

1530. Range Party returned on board.

1555. 1 Leading Stoker discharged from R.N. Hospital.

1630. "L3", "L4" and "L5" entered basin.

1650 H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No. 4 Buoy.


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27 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0905. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship and painting.


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28 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0850. Mustered by the Ledger.

0925. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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29 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

On the left side of the page:

1400. Paymaster Lieutenant H.S. Bayley R.N. discharged for passage home.


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30 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0750. Coal Lighters secured alongside.

0755. Commenced coaling.

1115. H.M.S. "Cicala" entered basin at Kowloon".

1120. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured alongside West Wall.

1915. Finished coaling. Received 200 tons.

1920. Coal Lighters cast off.


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31 January 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

Person: Left ship: 1030 1 Stoker discharged to RN Hospital

Ship: Met: 1430 HMS "Tarantula" secured to No 13 Buoy

Person: Boarded: 1645 1 P.O. joined from RN Hospital



LOGS FOR FEBRUARY 1923


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1 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0100. Patrol returned on board.

0600. Hands cleaning ship and painting.

0730. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured alongside R.F.A. "Ruthenia".

0800. Hands painting ship.

0915. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1020. H.M.S. "Diomede" entered Dry Dock.

1050. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to West Wall.

1130. Paid Monthly money.

1215. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

Hands painting ship.

1545. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1640. Evening Quarters.


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2 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list


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3 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0755. U.S.S. "Pampanga" secured to place not mentioned.

0800. Hands cleaning ship and drawing new Motor Boat.

1040. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1100. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured to No. 7 Buoy.

1105. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

1310. 1 Signalman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1550. 1 Petty Officer and 2 Engine Room Artificers discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1715. 2 Stokers joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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4 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0920. 1 Leading Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

0925. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1140. Church Parties returned on board.

1545. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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5 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0830. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

1120. Discharged 1 Leading Stoker to R.N. Hospital.

1500. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

1545. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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6 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0715. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured alongside North Wall.

1040. 1 Sergeant R.M.L.I. discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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7 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0815. Landed Marines for Drill.

0900. "L9", "L8" and "L15" secured alongside.

1150. 2 Able Seamen discharged to S.S. "Delta" for Mail Passage Home.

1105. Marines returned on board.

1505. "L9", "L8" and "L15" secured alongside Wall.

1540. 1 Signalman discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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8 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0735. H.M.S. "Petersfield secured to No. 11 Buoy.

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands painting and Divers examining underwater fittings.

0900. H.M.S. "Diomede" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

0945. H.M.S. "Durban" entered Dry Dock.

1045. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured alongside West Wall.

1100. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1410. Tugs secured alongside.

1420. Slipped.

1435. Secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1440. R.F.S. "Craonne" secured to No. 10 Buoy.

1500. "L7", "L30" and "L33" secured alongside.

1515. H.M.S. "Ambrose" entered Basin.

1520. Landed Funeral Party. For Henry P. SCHOLES, Lieutenant from H.M.S. Diomede, who died of illness the previous day.

1615. H.M.S. "Moorhen" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1815. Funeral Party returned on board.


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9 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0700. Submarines secured alongside H.M.S. "Marazion".

0745. Coal Lighters secured alongside.

0750. Commenced coaling.

0815. R.F.S. "Colnar" secured to No. 5 Buoy.

1105. "L1" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.

1125. 1 Signalman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1150. Torpedo Lighter secured alongside.

1230. Hands hoisting in torpedoes.

Coaling ship.

1330. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1340. "L20" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1445. 1 second Writer joined from R.N. Hospital.

1710. Finished coaling. Received 255 tons.

Hands cleaning ship.


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10 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0730. "L7", "L33" and "L20" secured alongside.

0910. H.M.S. "Moth" proceeded.

1005. H.M.S: "Moth" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

1015. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1300. Hands Boat Sailing.


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11 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0900. H.M.S. "Moth" proceeded.

0905. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 7 Buoy.

0915. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1245. H.M.S. "Petersfield" proceeded.


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12 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0900. H.M.S. "Moorhen" proceeded.

1115. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1400. 1 Chief Engine Room Artificer, 1 Leading Stoker and 1 second Writer joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1415. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1615. 1 Electrician Artificer and 1 Petty Officer discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

2135. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No.12 Buoy.


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13 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands preparing for Sea.

1345. 1 Leading Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1400. "L7", "L20" and "L33" proceeded.

1603. Slipped and Proceeded

1702. Came to with Starboard anchor in 9 fathoms, veered to 4 shackles.

1743. Proceeded. Course S25E, speed 36 revolutions.

1750. Stopped.

1806. Proceeded. Engines broke down.

1845. "L7" and "l20" secured alongside.

1855. In tow of Submarines.

1915. Came to with Starboard anchor in 8 fathoms, veered to 3 shackles.

2015. "L33" secured alongside.

2215. "L33" and "L7" proceeded to anchor.

2215. "Poet Chaucer" secured alongside.

2220. "L20" proceeded to anchor.

2300. "St Monance" secured alongside.


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14 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0945. Weighed and proceeded in tow.

1127. Secured to No. 7 Buoy.

1135. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

1410. "L7", "L20" and "L33" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1500. Slipped and towed alongside North Wall.

1555. "L7", "L20"and "L33" secured alongside.

1625. 1 Chief Engine Room Artificer, 1 Leading Stoker and 1 second Writer discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".


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15 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0755. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured alongside North Wall.

0930. H.M.S. "Durban" secured alongside West Wall.

1030. "L7", "L20" and "L33" proceeded.

1035. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to H.M.S "Ambrose"

1040. 1 Engine Room Artificer, 1 Leading Stoker and 1 Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1315. 1 Electrician Artificer, 2 Leading Seaman and 3 Able Seamen discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1335. 1 Leading Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1430. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1525. Landed Funeral Party. For John W. L. TREMAYNE, Acting Sub Lieutenant from H.M.S. Tarantula who died of illness.

1710. 1 EA and 1 Petty Officer joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1745. Funeral Party returned on Board.


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16 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

1145. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured to No. 7 Buoy.

1555. H.I.M.S. "Sebastian Caboto" secured to No. 8 Buoy.


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17 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

On the left side of the page:

1300. Lieutenant G.I.P. Harrison discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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18 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

1030. Divine Service.


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19 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0930. "L1" and "L3" secured alongside.

1010. "L15" secured alongside.

1040. H.M.S. "Ambrose" entered Dry Dock.

1340. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1500. H.M.S. "Merlin" entered Basin.

1530. "L15" entered basin.

1540. Range Party returned on board.


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20 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

1010. "L9" and "L1" entered Basin.

1050. 1 Able Seaman and 2 Stokers joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1100. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

1120. 1 Leading Seaman, 1 Able Seaman, 1 Leading Stoker and 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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21 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

1000. H.M.S. "Robin" entered basin.

1005. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured alongside West Wall.

1230. Hands cleaning ship and painting and Divers examining Under Water Fittings.

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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22 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0725. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

0735. H.I.M.S. "Sebastiano Caboto" proceeded.

0825. Landed Seamen for Drill.

0900. "L1", "L9" and "L15" secured alongside.

0925. Seamen returned on board.

Hands respreading awnings, rigging Diving Boat and painting.

1230. Hands refitting Boom gear and painting, and Divers examining Under Water Fittings.

1500. H.M.S. "Tarantula" entered basin.

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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23 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

On the left side of the page:

Lost overboard by accident:

Screwdriver. Patt. 666.

1 Brace Wimple. Patt. No. 3054.

1 Pair Pliers. Patt. No. 468. Signed by: R.J. Hausley Gr. (T).

1535. Range Party returned on board.


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24 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0945. "L1", "L9" and "L15" secured alongside North Arm.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Mr T.F. Fraser Warrant Engineer & Mr P.H. Leech Warrant Engineer joined from S.S. "Dongola".

1300. 1 Sergeant R.M.L.I. joined from R.N. Hospital.

1645. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No. 11 Buoy.


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25 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0920. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

0925. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1130. U.S.S. "Ashville" secured to No. 10 Buoy.

1145. Church Parties returned on board.


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26 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0805. H.M.S. "Durban" entered basin.

1000. H.M.S. "Hawkins" and Diomede" secured to Nos 6 and 7 buoy.

1035. 1 Shipwright discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1130. H.M.S. "Despatch" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1500. 1 Leading Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1645. Range Party returned on board.

2030. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 5 Buoy.


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27 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0715. "L7", "L20" and "L33" secured alongside.

0720. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

0845. 1 Electrician Artificer, 2 Leading Seamen, 3 Able Seamen, 1 Leading Stoker and 2 Stokers joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

On the left side of the page:

0900. Paymaster Sub Lieutenant H.S. Howell joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

0945. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured alongside North Wall.

1000. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" and "Bluebell" entered Dry Dock.

On the left side of the page:

1100. Lieutenant H.W. D'Arcy Evans discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1100. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured alongside West Wall.

1150. H.I.M.S. "Sebastian Caboto" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

1510. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured alongside H.M.S. "Hawkins".

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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28 February 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

1105. "L33" proceeded.

1450. “L33” secured alongside..

1640. Evening Quarters.

1645. Range Party returned on board.



LOGS FOR MARCH 1923


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1 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

0910. Seamen landed for Drill.

1020. Seamen returned on board.

Hands cleaning ship.

1125. "L33" entered basin.

1130. Paid Monthly Money.

1300. Hands spreading Awnings, painting and refitting.

1400. Range Party returned on board.

1640. Evening Quarters.


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2 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

1345. 1 Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

Hands refitting Boom Gear and painting.


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3 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1230. Landed Patrol.

1320. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1710. H.M.S. "Moorhen" entered Basin.

1900. Patrol returned on board.


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4 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0925. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1140. Church Parties returned on board.


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5 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0705. H.M.S. "Iroquois" secured to No. 5 Buoy.

0930. 1 Leading Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Iroquois".

On the left side of the page:

1000. Surgeon Commander E Mac.Evans and Lieutenant H.M. D'Arcy Evans joined from R.N. Hospital.

1040. 1 Leading Stoker discharged from R.N. Hospital.

1330. 1 Able Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1500. Portuguese Gunboat "Patria" secured to No. 11 Buoy.

1530. Rowed Guard to "Patria".

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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6 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0630. U.S.S. "Ashville" proceeded.

0700. Landed Range Party.

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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7 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0705. H.I.M.S. "Sebastiano Caboto" proceeded.

0730. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

0805. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

0930. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

1020. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No. 10 Buoy.

1030. "St Breock" and "Francol" entered Dry Dock.

1130. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured alongside West Wall.

1330. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded

1400. "L7" entered Basin.

1405. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured alongside H.M.S. "Hawkins".

1440. "L1" and "L9" secured alongside.

1500. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1650. Range Party returned on board.


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8 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0900. Seamen landed for Drill.

1005. Seamen returned on board.

Hands working about boats, scraping and painting.

1330. R.F.S. "Craonne" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

1555. Range Party returned on board.


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9 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0750. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Lieutenant C.E.P. Harrison joined from R.N. Hospital.

1150. "L7" proceeded.

1300. "L7" secured alongside.

Hands scraping and painting.

1405. Range Party returned on board.


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10 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1155. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.


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11 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0925. Landed Church Parties.

1035. Divine Service.

1120. Church parties returned on board.


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12 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0955. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

1020. R.F.A. "Francol" proceeded

1040. H.M.S. "Marazion" and "Iroquois" entered Dry Dock.

1115. H.M.S. "Diomede", "Hollyhock" and "Petersfield" proceeded.

1145. H.M.S. "Durban" secured to No. 7 Buoy.

1150. H.M.S. "Moorhen" secured alongside West Wall.

1310. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

Hands scraping and painting.

1400. H.M.S. "Despatch" entered Basin.

1650. Range Party returned on board.


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13 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0745. "L15" entered basin.

0850. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured alongside West Wall.

0910. "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. Ruthenia.

1045. Shifted by tugs to West Wall.

1130. "L20", "L9" and "L1" secured alongside.

1400. "L7" entered basin.

1550. R.F.S. "Craonne" proceeded.

1625. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured alongside North Wall.

1630. "L7" secured alongside.

1645. Range Party returned on board.

2220. Landed Patrol.

2240. Patrol returned on board.


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14 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0835. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

1030. U.S.S. "Ashville" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

1420. H.M.S. "Diomede" secured to No. 7 Buoy.

1430. 1 Shipwright joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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15 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0900. Seamen landed for Drill.

1010. Seamen returned on board.

Hands cleaning ship.

1230. Draft from S.S. "Lycaon" joined.

Hands working about awnings and painting.

1530. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1650. Range Party returned on board.


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16 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

1300. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1610. Range Party returned on board.


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17 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0930. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from R.N. Hospital.

1115. H.M.S. "Durban" secured to No. 8 Buoy.


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18 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0925. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1145. Church Parties returned on board.

1645. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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19 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0745. "L1" and "L7" proceeded.

0820. "L15", "L1" and "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.

0910. R.F.A. "Kharki" entered Basin.

0920. U.S.S. "Ashville" proceeded.

1040. Returned Gig to Dockyard. Drew in lieu Balsa Raft No. 4675.

1050. 1 Engine Room Artificer and 1 Leading Ship Mate discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1420. 1 Stoker Petty Officer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1630. 1 second Writer discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".

1650. Range Party returned on board.


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20 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0755. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

0845. "L5" proceeded.

0850. U.S.S. "Ashville" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

0900. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from R.N. Hospital.

1000. 1 Leading Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1115. "L5" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1445. "L5" entered basin.

1605. R.P.S. "Patria" proceeded.

1815. H.M.S. "Moth" secured alongside H.M.S. "Despatch".


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21 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0705. U.S.S. "Pampanga" proceeded.

0730. "L9", "L20" and "L7" proceeded.

0810. Shifted by tugs to No. 6 Buoy.

0915. "L1", "L9", "L20" and "L7" secured alongside.

Hands cleaning ship and working about boats.

1020. H.M.S. "Iroquois" and "Marazion" secured alongside West Wall.

1110. H.M.S. "Magnolia" entered Dry Dock.

1120. "L19" and "L7" entered Dry Dock.

1710. Range Party returned on board.


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22 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

On the left side of the page:

1230. Lost overboard by accident: 1 Hammer Tack. Patt. 1097.

1330. H.M.S. "Diomede" proceeded.

1335. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

1350. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded.

1400. F.R.A. "Francol" proceeded.

1435. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1605. H.M.S. "Helena" secured to No. 12 Buoy.


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23 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0730. "L9", "L20" and "L1" proceeded.

0745. Slipped and proceeded in Tow of Tugs.

0830. Secured alongside North Wall.

0845. "L1" and "L9" secured alongside.

Hands cleaning and painting.

1400. "L20" secured alongside.

2225. H.M.S. "Carlisle" secured to No. 7 Buoy.


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24 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1400. 1 Stoker Petty Officer joined from R.N. Hospital.

1640. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrant No. 57.


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25 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Sick list not recorded.

0925. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1140. Church Parties returned on board.


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26 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0655. "L5" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

0700. Landed Range Party.

0710. "L4" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

0755. "L2" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

0900. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured alongside the North Wall.

0905. "L5" proceeded.

0935. "L2" and "L4" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

0945. H.M.S. "Moth" secured alongside R.F.A. "Nucula".

1000. R.F.A. "Kharki" secured alongside H.M.S. "Despatch".

1330. "L5" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1400. U.S.S. "Ashville" proceeded.

1440. H.M.S. "Moth" proceeded.

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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27 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1000. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1615. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1750. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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28 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0835. "L4" secured alongside R.F.A. "Ruthenia".

1105. "L4" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1310. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured alongside R.F.A. Nucula".

Hands working about boats and painting.

1650. Range Party returned on board.

1700. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured alongside West Wall.


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29 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0815. "L5" proceeded.

0910. Landed Seamen for Drill.

1010. Seamen returned on board.

Hands working about boats and painting.

1120. 1 Chief Stoker and 2 Stokers discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1320. "L5" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1545. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

1615. H.M.S. "Tarantula" entered Basin.

1645. Range Party returned on board.


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30 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0925. Landed Church Parties.

0930. Divine Service.

1030. 1 Leading Telegraphist discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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31 March 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0700. U.S.S. "Sacramento" secured to No. 11 Buoy.

0945. H.M.S. "Moorhen" entered Basin.

1045. 1 Petty Officer Telegraphist and 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.



LOG BOOK – APRIL 1923


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1 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0800. Hands cleaning ship.

0920. Landed Church Parties.

0930. Divisions.

1025. R.F.A. "War Sepoy" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1030. Divine Service.

Piped down.

1145. Church Parties returned on board.

1640. Evening Quarters.


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2 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0940. "L20", "L9" and "L1" entered Basin.

1000. Commenced Basin Trial.

1205. Completed Basin Trial.

1410. Range Party returned on board.


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3 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0830. "L5" and "L4" proceeded.

0930. "L2" entered Basin.

1400. "L5" secured alongside.

1615. "L4" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.

1705. Range Party returned on board.


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4 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Position at Noon: Lat 22.11, Long 114.21

6 on sick list

Landed Range Party.

0730. "L4" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

0755. "L5" proceeded.

0825. Slipped and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0830. Came to with Port anchor in 10 fathoms. Veered to 3 shackles.

Divers cleared Condenser Main Inlet.

1020. Weighed and proceeded. Course S25E. Speed 78 revolutions.

1045. Altered course S50E.

1107. Altered course South.

1118. Altered course S70W.

1130. Wag Lan: Light: N9E. -> Pu Toi: N36W. <- Pu Toi: N72W.

1212. "L5" attacked.

Course and speed as requisite for Exercises.

Hands picking up and hoisting torpedoes.

1435. Laid out Buoy to mark position of sunken torpedo.

1545. Hoisted Sea Boats.

1550. Proceeded Course North. Speed 72 revolutions.

1612. Altered course N50W.

1635. Course and speed as requisite for entering Harbour.

1745. Secured alongside North Wall.

1815. Range Party returned on board.

1825. "L5" secured alongside.

1830. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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5 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0900. "L4" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.

0930. "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.

1355. Range Party returned on board.

1400. "L5" secured alongside H.M.S. "Iroquois".

1550. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1805. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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6 April 1923

Hong Kong and at sea

Position at 8 am: Lat 22.15, Long 114.16

Position at Noon: Lat 22.11, Long 114.15

9 on sick list

0545. Landed Range Party.

0608. Slipped and Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0653. Course S33E. Speed 60 revolutions.

0700. Green Island Light House: N10W. -> Shikongtsin: N10E. <- Taiko Wan North Point: S65E.

0715. Altered course S56E.

0740. Altered course S9W.

0805. Altered course N9E.

0813. Stopped.

0815. Came to with Port anchor in 14 fathoms, veered to 6 shackles.

Hands cleaning ship and tending Divers.

1030. Weighed. Hoisted boats.

1048. Proceeded. Course and Speed as requisite for exercises.

1135. "L4" attacked.

1140. Course N10E. Speed 68 revolutions.

1237. Altered course N15W.

1243. Altered course N53W.

1255. Altered course N4W.

1310. Course and speed as requisite for entering Harbour.

1350. Secured alongside North Wall.

Hands spreading awnings.

1515."L4" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.

1530. "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.

1530. Range Party returned on board.

1845. H.M.S. "Tarantula" entered Basin.


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7 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0700. U.S.S. "Helena" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

0720. "L4" and "L7" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

0845. "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

On the left side of the page:

0900. Lieutenant A.G. Buchannan discharged for Mail Passage Home.

0915. "L5" secured alongside.

0930. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1100. "L4" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.

1205. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1555. 1 Leading Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1815. H.M.S. "Moorhen" entered Basin.


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8 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0925. Landed Church Parties.

0930. Hands mustered by the Ledger.

1030. Divine Service.

1125. Church Parties returned on board.

1530. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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9 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0700. "L5", "L7" and "L4" proceeded.

0755. H.M.S. "Ambrose" proceeded.

0825. H.M.S. "Magnolia" proceeded.

1640. Range Party returned on board.

1800. 2 Petty Officer and 4 Able Seamen joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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10 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0645. Target Party discharged to Tug "St. Marance".

0700. Landed Range Party.

0900. "L19" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

0920. "L2" secured alongside R.F.A. "Ruthenia".

1115. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

1120. "L2" entered Basin.

1130. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

1300. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1310. "L19" secured alongside R.F.A. "Ruthenia".

Hands working about boats and hoisting in torpedoes.

1545. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1610. "L19" entered Basin.

1700. Range Party returned on board.


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11 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

1045. 1 Petty Officer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1240. "L5" secured alongside.

Hands cleaning ship, scraping and painting.

1345. "L4" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1400. Range Party returned on board.

1515. Landed Funeral Party. For George H.C. SENNETT, Chief Engine Room Artificer 2c from H.M.S. Titania who died the previous day of illness.

1555. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1645. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrant No. 58.

1715. Funeral Party returned on board.

1845. H.M.S. "Magnolia secured to No. 9 Buoy.


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12 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0900. H.M.S. "Moorhen" proceeded.

0930. "L19" proceeded.

1045. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1115. H.M.S. "Iroquois" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1330. H.M.S. "Tarantula" entered Basin.

1615. "L19" entered Basin.


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13 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0720. "L4" secured alongside R.F.A. "Ruthenia"

0950. "L4" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.

1400. "L4" and "L7" proceeded.

1410. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured to No. 5 Buoy.

1500. "L4" and "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.

1540. Range Party returned on board.

1545. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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14 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0810. R.F.S. "Jules Michelet" and "Victor Hugo" secured to Nos 6 and 1 Buoys.

Hands cleaning ship.

0845. "L4" and "L7" proceeded.

1010. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured alongside North Wall.

1115. "L4" and "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1300. Discharged Draft to H.M.S. "Tamar" for Mail Passage Home.

1410. Marines Range Party returned on board.

1745. R.F.S. "Altair" secured to No. 7 Buoy.


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15 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0925. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1100. Church Parties returned on board.


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16 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0050. Landed Patrol.

0140. Patrol returned on board.

0700. Landed Range Party.

0830. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

0900. "L2" proceeded.

1100. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1305. "L2" secured alongside.

Hands provisioning ship, scraping and painting.

1335. 1 Able Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".

1415. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No.13 Buoy.

1545. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1630. Range Party returned on board.


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17 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

0700. Landed Range Party.

0800. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands hoisting out torpedoes, working about boats and painting. Divers examining under water fittings.

0905. "L4", "L7" and "L19" proceeded.

0930. H.M.S. "Ambrose" proceeded.

1100. 1 Telegraphist discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1130. 1 Able Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".

1435. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

1650. Range Party returned on board.


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18 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0750. R.F.S. "Jules Michelet" and "Victor Hugo" proceeded.

0815. U.S.S. "Sacramento" proceeded.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Lieutenant A.S. Lindsell discharged for Mail Passage Home.

1045. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1545. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1630. Range Party returned on board.


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19 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0715. U.S.S. "Helena" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

0900. Seamen landed for Drill.

On the left side of the page:

0930. Commander C. Cantlie, D.S.C., R.N. discharged for Mail Passage Home.

0940. 1 Stoker Petty Officer joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1010. Seamen returned on board.

Hands cleaning ship and working about boats.

1540. 2 Able Seamen and 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1625. U.S.S. "Aberenda" secured to No. 11 Buoy.

1650. Range Party returned on board.

1700. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".


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20 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0830. "L5" proceeded.

1235. "L5" secured alongside.

Hands cleaning ship and working about boats.

1335. 1 Sailmaker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1420. R.F.S. "Altair" proceeded.

1515. Range Party returned on board.

1640. H.M.S. "Iroquois" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1900. 1 Engine Room Artificer and 1 Telegraphist discharged to H.M. Tug "St Breock".


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21 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

On the left side of the page:

0600. Lieutenant H.S. D’Arcy Evans R.N. discharged to H.M. Tug "St. Breock".

0725. U.S.S. "Helena" proceeded.

0810. H.M. Tug "St Breock" proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship and working about hawsers.

0920. "L2" and "L5" proceeded.

0935. Shifted by tugs to No. 7 Buoy.

1030. "L2" and "L5" secured alongside.

1055. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1100. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1830. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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22 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0830. H.M.S. "Moth" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

0920. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1110. H.M.S. "Moth" proceeded.

1135. Church Parties returned on board.


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23 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0650. 1 Telegraphist joined from H.M.S. "Iroquois".

0700. Landed Range Party.

0755. H.M.S. "Iroquois" proceeded.

0845. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured alongside North Wall.

On the left side of the page:

0900. Mr C.S. Grigson, Commander Engineer joined from S.S. "Nyanza".

1105. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1355. Range Party returned on board.

1745. 1 P.O.R.T.J. discharged to H.M.S. "Hawkins".


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24 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0645. Landed Range Party.

0650. U.S.S. "Sacramento" proceeded.

0700. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

0726. "L2" and "L5" proceeded.

0735. Shifted by Tugs alongside North Wall.

0825. "L2" and "L5" secured alongside.

Hands cleaning ship, working about boats, scraping and painting.

1425. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from R.N. Hospital.

1650. Range Party returned on board.


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25 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0830. "L5" proceeded.

0920. H.M.S. "Marazion" and "L2" proceeded.

1555. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1650. Range Party returned on board.


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26 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

1445. Range Party returned on board.

1850. Discharged 1 Leading Seaman to R.N. Hospital.


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27 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

2 on sick list

0700. Landed Range party.

1345. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured alongside North Wall.

1§400. "L2" and "L5" secured alongside.

1540. Range Party returned on board.

1545. 1 Petty Officer, 1 Leading Seaman and 2 Able Seamen joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1655. H.M.S. "Iroquois" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1815. 1 Telegraphist discharged to H.M.S. "Iroquois".


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28 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0845. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to H.M.S. "Iroquois".

Hands cleaning ship.

On the left side of the page.

1000. Mr Starkie Warrant Engineer discharged for Mail Passage Home.

1410. Marine Range Party returned on board.

1550. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1625. H.M.S. "Moth" entered basin.


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29 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0920. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1100. 2 Stokers discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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30 April 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0905. H.M.S. "Moth" secured alongside R.F.A. "Dredgol".

1145. R.F.S. "Moquet" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

1250. 1 Chief Stoker and 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.



LOG BOOK – MAY 1923


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1 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0710. "L2" and "L5" proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship.

Ship: Met: 0745 HMS "Marazion" proceeded

0800. Hands striking fore yard, scraping and painting.

1100. Discharged 1 Leading Seaman and 1 Leading Stoker to R.N. Hospital.

1230. R.F.S. "Moquet" proceeded.

1250. "L2" entered basin.

Hands striking fore topgallant yard, scraping and painting.

1420. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured alongside North Wall.

1645. Evening Quarters.

2320. Landed Patrol.


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2 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0400. Patrol returned on board.

0610. H.M.S. "Iroquois" proceeded.

0900. "L5" proceeded.

0915. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1240. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

1300. "L5" secured alongside.

Hands scraping and painting.


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3 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1630. U.S.S. "Pampanga" secured to No. 2 Buoy.


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4 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0810. H.M.S. "Marazion" entered basin.

Hands scraping and painting.

1040. U.S.S. "Ashville" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

1045. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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5 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list


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6 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0920. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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7 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1350. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

1500. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1555. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from R.N. Hospital.

1745. H.M.S. "Tarantula" entered Basin.


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8 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0730. "L5" proceeded.

0740. U.S.S. "Pampanga" proceeded.

0805. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

Hands refitting rigging and boats falls, scraping and painting.

0900. "L2" proceeded.

1110. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1400. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

1415. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1430. "L5" and "L2" secured alongside.

1650. 1 Leading Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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9 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0630. Marines landed for Drill.

0715. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship.

0735. "L5" proceeded.

0805. H.M.S. "Marazion proceeded.

0810. Marines returned on board.

Hands refitting rigging, scraping and painting.

1155. R.F.A. "Francol" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

1250. H.M.S. "Marazion secured to No. 13 Buoy.

On the left side of the page:

1300. Lieutenant H.W. D'Arcy Evans R.N. joined from R.F.A. "Francol".

1300. "L5" secured alongside.

1305. 1 Engine Room Artificer and 1 Telegraphist joined from R.F.A. "Francol".

Hands working about boats, scraping and painting.

1345. U.S.S. "Ashville" proceeded.

On the left side of the page:

1700. Surgeon Commander T.A. Smyth R.N. joined from S.S. "Sardinia".
She was nearly sunk by a torpedo fired from UB 52 (from uboat.net). See also: http://www.clydesite.co.uk/clydebuilt/viewship.asp?id=4203

2100. 2 Stokers discharged to H.M.S. "Moorhen".


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10 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0745. U.S.S. "Pampanga" proceeded.

1530. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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11 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0730. Shifted berth inside Basin.

0840. "L5" entered basin.


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12 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0640. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

0650. "L19", "L7" and "L4" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1120. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1415. 2 Able Seamen and 1 Private R.M.L.I. joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1420. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.


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13 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0920. Landed Church Parties.

0930. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured alongside North Wall.

1000. Divine Service.

1100. 1 Leading Victualling Assistant and 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1105. Church Parties returned on board.


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14 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

1330. 1 Stoker Petty Officer discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1400. "L5" secured alongside.

1525. "L19" entered basin.

1800. R.F.S. "Algol" secured to No. 12 Buoy.


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15 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0715. "L4" and "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Marazion".

Hands cleaning ship.

1100. 1 Electrician Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1340. H.M.S. "Robin" secured alongside North Wall.

1345. R.P.S. "Patria" secured to No. 11 Buoy.

1500. H.M.S. "Carlisle" entered dry Dock.

1550. "L33" entered Basin.


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16 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0610. "L7" and "L4" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

0640. Marines landed for Drill.

0715. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship.

0755. Marines returned on board.

1100. 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1600. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

1615. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured to No. 16 Buoy.



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17 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0830. "L5" secured alongside R.F.A. "Ruthenia".

0850. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured alongside North Wall.

1030. Discharged 1 Petty Officer Telegraphist to R.N. Hospital.

1130. H.M.S. "Magnolia" proceeded.

1145. H.M.S. "Patria" proceeded.

1345. "L20" secured alongside.


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18 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0840. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1015. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

1100. 1 Leading Telegraphist and 1 Private R.M.L.I. discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1315. Discharged 1 Stoker to H.M.S. "Marazion".

Hands furling awnings, refitting, scraping and painting.

1725. U.S.S. "Pampanga" secured to L2 Buoy.


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19 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

On the left side of the page:

1000 Paymaster Commander W.J.A. Brown R.N. joined from H.M.S. "Delta".

1030. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

On the left side of the page:

1500. Paymaster Commander C.B. Roberts discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1530. 1 Stoker Petty Officer discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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20 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0920. Landed Church Parties.

0950. Divine Service.

1115. Church Parties returned on board.


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21 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0835. 1 Stoker Petty Officer joined from R.N. Hospital.

1150. R.P.S. "Patria" secured to C32 Buoy.

1300. 1 L.V.A. joined from R.N. Hospital

Hands refitting, scraping and painting.

1640. 1 Chief Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Foxglove".

1650. R.P.S. "Patria" proceeded.


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22 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0750. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured to No. 7 Buoy.

0910. "L19" proceeded.

0925. "L2" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

0945. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1550. 1 Stoker Petty Officer discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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23 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0615. Landed Marines for Drill.

0755. Marines returned on board.

On the left side of the page:

2200. Sub Lieutenant G.W.G. Simpson R.N. discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".


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24 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0530. "L19", "L7", "L2", "L5" and "L4 proceeded.

0720. H.M.S. "Ambrose" and "Marazion" proceeded.

1000. 1 Leading Telegraphist discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1030. 1 Stoker Petty Officer joined from R.N. Hospital.


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25 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0540. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

0745. Landed Party for Drill.

Hands cleaning ship.

0830. Landing Party returned on board.

Hands scraping and painting.

1550. 1 Stoker Petty Officer discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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26 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0745. Landed Party for Drill.

Hands cleaning ship.

0815. Landing Party returned on board.

Hands scraping and painting.

1115. H.M.S. "Carlisle" secured alongside West Wall.


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27 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0920. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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28 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0655. H.M.S. "Robin" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

0700. Party landed for Drill.

0730. Shifted by tugs into Dry Dock.

0840. Entered Dry Dock.

0845. Landing Party returned on board.

Hands scraping ship's bottom.

1325. 1 Engine Room Artificer and 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.


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29 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0725. Landed Party for Drill.

Hands cleaning ship.

0820. Landing Party returned on board.

Hands cleaning ship, ranging cable, scraping and painting.

0945. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1030. 2 Stokers discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1325. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.


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30 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0725. Landed Party for Drill.

Hands cleaning ship.

0830. Landing Party returned on board.

Hands cleaning ship, working about cable, scraping and painting.

1320. H.M.S. "Diomede" secured to No. 7 Buoy.


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31 May 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0725. Landed Party for Drill.

Hands cleaning ship.

0805. Landing Party returned on board.

Hands working about cable, scraping and painting.

1500. 1 Leading Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Diomede".

1530. 1 Stoker Petty Officer discharged to R.N. Hospital.



LOG BOOK – JUNE 1923


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1 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

0720. Landed Party for Drill.

Hands cleaning ship.

0815. Landing Party returned on board.

Hands painting and refitting.

1230. Hands scraping and painting.

1645. Evening Quarters.

Exercised Fire Stations.


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2 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list


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3 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0920. Landed Church Parties.

1015. Divine Service.

1120. Church Parties returned on board.


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4 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0830. H.M.S. "Moth" secured alongside H.M.S. "Cicala".

Hands working about boats and painting.

1045. 1 Engine Room Artificer and 1 Telegraphist discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1345. 1 Petty Officer joined from R.N. Hospital.


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5 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0735. Commenced flooding Dock.

0850. Undocked.

0915. Secured alongside North Wall.

Hands painting and refitting.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Paymaster Commander C.B. Roberts discharged for Mail Passage Home.

1400. 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1605. H.M.S. "Diomede" proceeded.

1700. U.S.S. "Pampanga" secured to L2 Buoy.


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6 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0630. Marines landed for Drill.

Hands cleaning ship.

0730. H.M.S. "Moth" secured alongside West Wall.

0745. H.M.S. "Cicala" secured alongside H.M.S. "Moth".

0750. Marines returned on board.

0805. U.S.S. "Helena" proceeded.

Hands refitting boats slings and painting.

0830. R.F.A. "Francol" entered basin.

1315. 1 Leading Telegraphist and 1 Leading Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

Hands refitting boats slings and painting.


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7 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

1010. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1100. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1345. 1 Electrician Artificer, 1 Leading Seaman, 1 Leading Telegraphist and 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.


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8 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

1610. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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9 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

1350. Shifted berth inside Basin.

1425. Carried out Inclining Test.


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10 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0920. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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11 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0015. "L1" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

0030. "L9" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

0625. U.S.S. "Pampanga" proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship.

0845. "L15" secured alongside.

Hands drawing stores.

0900. "L33" proceeded.

1230. "L33" secured alongside.

Hands drawing stores, securing main wireless yard and painting.

1400. 1 Petty Officer joined from R.N. Hospital.

1610. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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12 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0745. "L2" proceeded.

On the left side of the page.

1000. Mr R.J. Honsley Gunner (T) discharged to R.N. Hospital-

1100. 1 Eectrician Artificer and 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1145. Store Lighter secured alongside.

1310. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1320. "L2" secured alongside "L20".

Hands embarking stores and unrigging derricks.

1400. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured alongside North Wall.

1430. "L9" and "L20" entered dock.

1615. "L2" entered basin.


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13 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1010. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.


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14 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1550. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1845. H.M.S. "Moorhen" entered basin.


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15 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

On the left side of the page:

0500. Mr A. Turgoose joined from S.S. "Mahra".

0845. "L15" secured alongside R.F.A. "Dredgol".

1000. 1 Petty Officer, 1 Leading Seaman, 1 Leading Signalman, 5 Able Seamen, 2 Engine Room Artificers, 2 Stoker Petty Officer, 2 Leading Stokers, 1 Stoker, 1 Joiner and 1 Second Writers joined from S.S. "Mahra".

1150. Provision lighter secured alongside.

1230. "L15" secured alongside.

Hands provisioning ship and embarking stores.

1615. "L15" secured to No 6 Buoy.

1735. "L15" secured alongside.


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16 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0045. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

0805. H.M.S. "Cicala" proceeded.

Hands cleaning and provisioning ship.


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17 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0915. Landed Church Parties.

1015. Divine Service.

1115. Church Parties returned on board.

1605. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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18 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0745. H.M.S "Carlisle" proceeded alongside Oil Fuel Jetty.

Hands cleaning ship.

0910. "L15" proceeded.

0930. R.F.A. "Francol" secured to No. 18 Buoy.

0930. "L33" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

1100. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1240. "L33" secured alongside.

Hands drawing stores, scraping and painting.

1445. "L15" secured alongside.

1530. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.


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19 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0800. Hands furling awnings, embarking and stowing timber and painting.

0920. "L33" proceeded.

0945. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.


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20 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0630. Marines landed for Drill.

0730. H.M.S. "Moorhen" secured alongside West Wall.

0755. Marines returned on board.

0810. "L15" secured alongside North Wall.

Hands cleaning ship and rigging lower boom.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Lieutenant S.M. Rous discharged for Mail Passage Home.

1000. Commenced Basin Trial.

1100. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1135. Finished Basin Trial.

1415. "L33" secured alongside "L15".

1420. Shifted Berth to No. 8 Buoy.

Hands working about wires, hoisting boats and preparing for coaling.

1540. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1620. 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1630. R.P.S. "Patria" secured to No. 11 Buoy.


Records for deviation of compasses

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21 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Commenced swinging ship for adjustment of compasses.

0845. Coal lighters secured alongside.

0850. Completed adjustment of compasses.

0915. Commenced coaling.

1025. Discharged 1 Leading Telegraphist to R.N. Hospital.

1130. Ammunition lighter secured alongside.

1135. Commenced ammunitioning.

1550. Finished ammunitioning.

1555. Ammunition lighter cast off.

1800. Finished coaling. Received 470 tons.

1805. Coal lighters cast off.


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22 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0845. "L33" secured to No. 6 buoy.

1045. "L33" entered Basin.

1430. 1 Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".

1645. 2 Stokers joined from H.M.S. "Moorhen".


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23 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

2 on sick list

1055. Slipped and shifted berth.

1130. Secured alongside West Wall.

1400. H.M.S. "Moorhen" proceeded.


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24 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4on sick list

0915. Landed Church Parties.

0930. Divisions.

Piped down.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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25 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

1330. "L15" and "L33" secured alongside West Wall.

1635. 1 Chief Electrician Artificer discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".


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26 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1000. 1 Cooks Mate discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".

1430. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.


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27 June 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1000. 4 Engine Room Artificers, 3 Petty Officers, 1 Stoker Petty Officer, 1 Leading Signalman, 3 Leading Stokers, 6 Able Seamen and 3 Stokers discharged for Mail Passage Home.

On the left side of the page:

1230. Mr Smith Warrant Engineer joined from R.N. Hospital.

1400. Lieutenant G.W.G. Simpson R.N. joined from R.F.A. "Nucula".

1330. Read Warrant No. 59.

1335. 1 Able Seaman discharged to Victoria Detention Quarters.

1345. 1 Petty Officer Telegraphist, 2 Stoker Petty Officer, 1 Leading Seaman, 1 Leading Telegraphist, 2 Able Seamen, 1 Ordinary Seaman, 1 Leading Stoker, 4 Stokers and 1 Private R.M.L.I. joined from R.N. Hospital.

1645. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1715. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1730. 1 Private R.M.L.I. joined from R.N. Canteen.


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28 June 1923

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei, and at Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Position at Noon: Lat 22.23, Long 114.35

Position at 8 pm: Lat 22.56, Long 115.73

11 on sick list

0830. "L2", "L15", and "L33 proceeded.

On the left side of the page:

0900. Surgeon Lieutenant Commander (D) F. Thompson O.B.E., R.N. & Father Purcell R.N. joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

0930. 1 Petty Officer joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1034. Course and speed as requisite for leaving Harbour.

1055. Speed 58 revolutions.

1122. Course S22E.

1138. Altered course East.

Noon: Course as requisite for exercises.

1228. "L2" attacked.

1510. "L15" attacked.

1615. Evening Quarters. Exercised Stations for Towing Aft.

1648. "L33" attacked.

1700. Pedro Blanco: S32W. Harlem Peak: N52W. Shaped course N75E.

1830. Speed 54 revolutions.

1900. -> Kinyn Island: N13E. Chilang Point: N2W, Tai Sami Head: N49W.

2100. Chilang Point Light: N81W.

2255. Breaker Point Light: N40E.

2328. Breaker Point Light: N30E.


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29 June 1923

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 23.24, Long 117.58

Position at Noon: Lat 23.70, Long 118.10

Position at 8 pm: Lat 24.56, Long 119.15

11 on sick list

0046. Breaker Point Light: N15W.

0400. Altered course N48E.

0423. High Lammock Light: N19E.

0644. High Lammock Light House: N42E.

1841. Mt Kusan Pagoda: N42W.

2022. Ocksen Light: N21E.

2234. Ocksen Light: N42W.


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30 June 1923

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 26.05, Long 120.59

Position at Noon: Lat 26.59, Long 120.88

Position at 8 pm: Lat 27.68, Long 121.58

11 on sick list

0016. Turnabout Light: N15E. Ocksen Light: S84W. Altered course N32E.

0100. Turnabout Light N5 1/2E, Ocksen Light: S73W.

0730. -> Tung Yung: N5W. <- Tungsha: N39W.

0900. -> Tung Yung: N36W. <- Tungsha: S84W.

1330. Strawstack: N62W. -> Tae Island: N50W. 200ft Island Seven Stars. N31W.

2100. Altered course N37E.



LOG BOOK – JULY 1923


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1 July 1923

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 29.40, Long 122.70

Position at Noon: Lat 29.93, Long 122.96

Position at 8 pm: Lat 30.90, Long 123.00

11 on sick list

0108. Exercised Sea Boats Crew.

0235. Hieshan Light: N4W. Altered course N26E.

0318. Hieshan Light: N19W.

0416. Hieshan Light: N64W.

0540. Exercised Sea Boats Crew.

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0800. Hands cleaning ship.0930. Divisions.

1015. Divine Service.

Hands furling Awnings.

Piped down.

Noon: Altered course N40E.

1258. Sighted Two Brothers: N17W.

1302. Altered course N3E.

1320. Speed 56 revolutions.

1400. -> Two Brothers: N74W. + Four Sisters: N85W. Video Island: S85W.

1630. Evening Quarters.

1700. Barren Island: N30E. -> E. Saddle: N38W.

1900. N. Saddle Light: N69W. <- Crupper Island: N87 1/2W. <- E. Saddle: S68W.

2000. Speed 60 revolutions.

2200. Speed 65 revolutions.

2300. Exercised Sea Boats Crew.


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2 July 1923

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 32.96, Long 122.98

Position at Noon: Lat 33.70, Long 122.91

Position at 8 pm: Lat 34.96, Long 123.00

11 on sick list

0125. Sighted U.S.S. "Huron".

0700. Altered course N23E, speed 60 revolutions.

0725. Altered course N7W.0800. Altered course N3E, speed 65 revolutions.

0935. Speed 68 revolutions.

1545. Speed 54 revolutions.

1600. Stopped. Hauled in Log.

Sent provisions to "L15" and "L33".

1630. Proceeded. Course N4E, speed 54 revolutions.


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3 July 1923

From Hong Kong to Wei Hai Wei and at Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 36.80, Long 122.91

Position at Noon: Lat 37.45, Long 122.92

Lat 37.5, Long 122.8

12 on sick list

0552. Altered course N20W.

0820. Altered course N31W.

1000. N.E. Promentory: N21W. Lao Shan: S84W. S.E. Promentory: S64W.

1106. Speed 40 revolutions.1205. Altered course N55W.1303. Stopped. Hauled in Patent Log.

1332. Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite for Exercises.

1431. "L4" attacked.

1514. "L19" attacked.

1639. "L7" attacked.

1640. Course N88W, speed 60 revolutions.

1712. Altered course S67W.

1718. Course and speed as requisite for entering Harbour.

1734. Came to with Port anchor.

1736. Came to with Starboard anchor. Moored with 4 shackles on each.

1830. "L15" and "L33" secured alongside.

2015. H.M.S. "Marazion" came to anchor.


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4 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0600. Hands rigging stages and preparing for painting.

0900. Hands washing ship's side.

1315. Paid Monthly Money.

1345. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

Hands washing ship's side.

1410. 1 Stoker Petty Officer discharged to H.M.S. "Durban".

1 Leading Telegraphist and 1 Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".


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5 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

1000. 1 Signalman joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1330. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Signalman discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".


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6 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0830. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0845. "L19", "L7", L5" and "L4" proceeded.

0940. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

1130. "L4" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1530. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

1545. H.M.S. "Cicala came to anchor.

1620. "L19" and "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1850. "L5" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1915. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 3 Buoy.


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7 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list


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8 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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9 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0830. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

0900. "L5" proceeded.

0930. General Drill.

1350. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

1500. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from H.M.S. "Durban".

1730. 1 Able Seaman, 1 Leading Stoker and 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1845. 1 Able Seaman and 2 Stokers discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".


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10 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0730. "L19" secured alongside.

0740. H.M.S. "Hawkins" came to anchor.

0755. 1 Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

0810. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0845. "L15" and "L33" proceeded.

0910. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" proceeded.

1040. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1210. "L4" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1320. "L5" and "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose.

Hands furling awnings and preparing for coaling.

1425. "L33" came to anchor.

1445. "L15" came to anchor.

1520. "L19" came to anchor.

1700. 1 Leading Telegraphist, 1 Telegraphist, 1 Able Seaman and 2 Stokers joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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11 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0615. Coal Lighters secured alongside.

0630. Commenced coaling.

0805. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured alongside Iron Pier.

Hands working about boats.

1330. 1 Able Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1400. 1 Chief Petty Officer, 1 Petty Officer and 1 Signalman joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1615. 1 Leading Signalman and 1 Able Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1630. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

1900. Finished coaling. Received 450 tons.

1910. Coal Lighters proceeded.

2050. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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12 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0700. R.F.A. "Francol" secured alongside H.M.S. "Hawkins".

0810. "L19" and "L15" proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship.

1115. R.F.A. "Francol" proceeded.

1245. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1300. "L19" secured alongside.

1345. "L15" and "L33" secured alongside.

Hands cleaning ship.


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13 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

1035. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 3 Buoy.


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14 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list


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15 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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16 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

On the left side of the page:

0600. Mr G. Smith Warrant Shipwright joined from S.S. "Tung Chow".

Ship: Met: 0715 "St Breock" secured alongside

0830. All Officers and Ship's Company landed for inspection by the Commander-in-Chief (Practise).

1050. Officers and Ships Company returned on Board.

Hands cleaning ship and rigging lower boom.

1545. 1 Leading Telegraphist, 1 Able Seaman, 1 Telegraphist and 2 Stokers discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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17 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list


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18 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

2135. Landed Escort.

2145. Escort returned on board.


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19 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0815. "St Breock" secured alongside.

0850. All Officers and Ships Company landed for Inspection by Commander-in-Chief.

1100. Officers and Ships Company returned on Board.


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20 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0840. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded.

1210. H.M.S. "Durban" came to anchor.

1215. Discharged 1 Able Seaman to R.N. Hospital.

Hands cleaning ship and painting.

On the left side of the page:

2100. Mr C.T.F. Frayn Warrant Shipwright discharged for Mail Passage Home.


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21 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrants Nos. 60 and 61.


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22 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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23 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list

1025. 1 Stoker joined from S.S. "Tung Sin".

1145. 1 Petty Officer joined from R.N. Hospital.

1800. 1 Signalman discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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24 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list



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25 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

0930. "L4" and "L5" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1115. "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1325. "L33" came to anchor.

1425. "L15" came to anchor.

1640. "L19" came to anchor.

1700. Coal Lighters secured alongside.


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26 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0600. Commenced coaling.

0615. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" came to alongside H.M.S. "Durban".

0730. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

0815. "L15" and "L33" proceeded.

0930. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

Coaling ship.

1140. "L15" and "L33" came to anchor.

1500. Finished coaling, received 260 tons.

1505. Coal Lighters proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship.


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27 July 1923


Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0745. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No. 2 Buoy.


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28 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

0730. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

0945. "L33", "L19" and "L15" secured alongside.


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29 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

1040. H.M.S. "Petersfield" came to anchor.

1045. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.


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30 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0820. H.M.S. "Marazion", "L7", "L15" and "L33" proceeded.

0910. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

0945. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded.

1000. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

1030. 1 Private R.M.L.I. discharged to R.M. Barracks.

1225. H.M.S. "Durban" came to anchor.

1240. H.M.S. "Despatch" came to anchor.

1300. "L4" and "L5" proceeded.

1315. "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

Hands cleaning ship and painting.

1445. "L33" secured alongside.

1500. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1520. "L4" and "L5" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1550. "L15" secured alongside.

1610. 1 Private joined from. Place not recorded.


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31 July 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

Sick list not recorded

0830. H.M.S. "Petersfield" proceeded.

0835. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

0830. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

1135. H.M.S. "Despatch" came to anchor.

1215. H.M.S. "Petersfield" came to anchor.

1230. H.M.S. "Hawkins" came to anchor.

Hands cleaning ship, refitting boats slings and painting.



LOG BOOK – AUGUST 1923


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1 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0800. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands cleaning ship and painting.

0815. "L15" and "L33" proceeded.

0830. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0845. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

On the left side of the page:

0900. Lost overboard by accident: 1 Boats Crutch Patt. 702

1000. 1 Leading Sick Berth Attendant and 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1055. H.M.S. "Hawkins" came to anchor.

1140. "L33" secured alongside.

1145. Paid Monthly Money.

1240. "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose.

Hands painting ship.

1335. H.M.S. "Marazion" came to anchor.

1340. "L15" secured alongside.

1630. Evening Quarters.


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2 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0805. Submarines proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship and painting.

0830. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0840. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded.

1000. H.M.S. "Despatch" shifted berth.

1225. H.M.S. "Durban" came to anchor.

1245. "L15" and "L33" secured alongside.

Hands scraping and painting.

1325. H.M.S. "Durban" shifted berth.

1330. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

1350. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

1400. "L19" secured alongside.

1420. "L5" and "L4" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1450. H.M.S. "Hawkins" came to anchor.

1755. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

1825. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

1955. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

2230. H.M.S. "Hawkins" came to anchor.

2330. H.M.S. "Carlisle" came to anchor.

2340. H.M.S. "Despatch" came to anchor.


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3 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0630. H.M.S. "Hawkins" shifted berth.

Hands cleaning ship.

1030. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

1615. 1 Private R.M.L.I. joined from the Rifle Range.


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4 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

0830. 1 Private R.M.L.I. discharged to Rifle Range.


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5 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

0915. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1105. Church Parties returned on board.


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6 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

sick list 9

1040. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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7 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0720. Submarines proceeded.

0745. "St Breock" secured alongside.

0825. "St Breock" proceeded.

0900. Discharged 1 Stoker to R.N. Hospital.

0945. The Commander-in-Chief inspected H.M.S. "Titania".

1130. Commander-in-Chief left.

1230. Hands preparing boats for inspection.

1500. Commander-in-Chief inspected Boats.

1545. "L19, "L15" and "L33 came to anchor.

1550. "L5", "L7" and "L4" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1620. Commander-in-Chief left.

1735. "L33" secured alongside.

1750. "L19" and "L15" secured alongside.


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8 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0930. Hands mustered by the Ledger.

1000. Commander-in-Chief inspected the Ship's Company.

1015. Submarines proceeded to anchor Berths.

1150. Commander-in-Chief left.

1230. Hands mustered Kits for inspection by the Chief of Staff.


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9 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0900. "L15" secured alongside.

0935. "L19" and "L33" secured alongside.

1800. "L4" and "L15" proceeded.

2030. Landed Patrol.

2350. Patrol returned on board.


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10 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0840. 1 Leading Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1020. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1025. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

On the left side of the page:

1230. Lost overboard by accident: 1 Boat's Crutch. Patt. 708.

1630. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No. 63


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11 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

1155. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.


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12 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.

1345. "L19" and "L33" proceeded to anchor Berths.


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13 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

sick list 7

2015. Landed Patrol.

2330. Patrol returned on board.


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14 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6on sick list

1030. Piped Down.

Fleet Pulling Regatta.

1300. Fleet Pulling Regatta.

1730. "L5" and "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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15 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

1030. R.F.S. "Colmar" came to anchor.

Fleet Pulling Regatta

1300. Fleet Pulling Regatta.

1730. 1 Telegraphist discharged to H.M.S. "Durban".


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16 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0920. "L33" secured alongside.

1005. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded.

1040. "L19" secured alongside.

1135. H.M.S. "Durban" came to anchor.

1300. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded.

Hands working about boats.


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17 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0735. R.F.A. "Francol" secured alongside H.M.S. "Despatch".

0820. "L19", "L5", "L7" and "L33" proceeded.

0920. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

0945. H.M.S. Hawkins proceeded.

1105. H.M.S. "Despatch" shifted berth.

1400. "L33" secured alongside.

1405. "L7" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1440. H.M.S. "Hollyhock secured to No. 2 Buoy.

1500. "L19" secured alongside.

1505. "L5" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1625. H.M.S. "Hawkins" came to anchor.

1635. H.M.S. "Carlisle" came to anchor.

1910. R.F.S. "Colmar" proceeded.


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18 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6on sick list

0710. R.F.A. "Francol" secured alongside H.M.S. "Hawkins".

1040. R.F.A. "Francol" secured alongside H.M.S. "Carlisle".


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19 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0845. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1100. Church Parties returned on board.

1645. "L5" and "L7" secured alongside.


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20 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0710. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

0800. Hands cleaning ship, scraping and painting.

Divers examining Bow Shutters of "L33".

0850. H.M.S: "Hawkins" proceeded.

0920. "L19", "L5" and "L7" proceeded.

1150. H.M.S. "Hawkins came to anchor.

1330. 2 Stokers discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1340. 1 Shipwright, 1 Berth Attendant, 1 Cooks Mate joined form H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1410. "L5" secured alongside.

1425. R.F.A. "Ruthenia" proceeded.

1445. "L19" and "L7" secured alongside.

1700. 1 Petty Officer and 1 Sergeant and 2 Privates R.M.L.I. joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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21 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0850. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

0900. "L33" proceeded.

0905. "L19" secured alongside.

1040. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1130. H.M.S. "Ambrose" proceeded.

1255. H.M.S. Hawkins secured alongside.

1300. "L33" secured alongside.

Hands drawing stores, scraping and painting.


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22 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0850. "L5" and "L33" proceeded.

1100. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1300. "L7" proceeded.

1305. "L19" came to anchor.

1740. "L4" and "L15" secured alongside.

1835. "L33" came to anchor.

1840. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1935. "L5" and "L7" came to anchor.

2015. 1 Leading Sick Berth Attendant joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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23 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0515. "L4" and "L15" came to anchor.

0545. Coal Lighters secured alongside.

0645. Commenced coaling.

1040. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1525. "L4" secured alongside.

1555. "L7" secured alongside.

1605. Finished coaling. Received 300 tons.

Hands cleaning ship.


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24 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0830. "L7" and "L4" proceeded.

0845. "L19", "L5", "L15 and "L33" proceeded.

0900. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1145. "L5" secured alongside.

1225. "L19" secured alongside.

1300. "L7" secured alongside.

Hands cleaning ship.

1445. H.M.S. "Marazion secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1450. "L4" and "L15" secured alongside.


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LOG BOOK – AUGUST 25TH TO AUGUST 14TH 1924


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Ship's details.

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Establishment of Ship’s Company:

Officers:

17

Seamen:

95

Boys:

-

Marines:

24

Engine-room Establishment:

101

Other non-executive ratings:

48

Total:

285


BAROMETER:



Mercurial

Name of Maker and number:

Adie A. 329

Height of cistern above sea:

34 feet.


Thermometers for Air Temperature.

Maker and No.

Casella A1880

Wet

Casella A1882.


ARMAMENT.

Nil.

Torpedo armaments.

Nil.


BOATS.


1 motor boat

35 feet.

2 motor boat

25 feet

1 motor boat

28 feet

2 cutters

32 feet

2 whalers

27 feet

1 gig

30 feet

2 skiffs

16 feet


Followed by miscellaneous information.

Signed C.G. Brodie, Captain


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25 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0600. Unmoored and shortened in to 2 shackles.

Hands cleaning ship and working about cables.

0830. Submarines proceeded to anchor Berths.

0910. Weighed, shifted by St. Breock.

0917. Came to with Port anchor in 7 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

1015. Submarines secured alongside.

1140. 1 Leading Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrant No. 65.

2015. Landed Patrol.2300. Patrol returned on board.


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26 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0915. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1105. Church Parties returned on board.


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27 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

3 on sick list

0655. "St. Breock" proceeded.

0715. "L33" proceeded.

0745. "L19", "L5", "L4", "L15" and "L7" proceeded.

0750. H.M.S: "Marazion proceeded.

0950. H.M.S. "Petersfield" proceeded.

1720. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1730. H.M.S. "Carlisle" came to anchor.

1745. Submarines secured alongside.

1750. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

1830. "St. Breock" returned with Targets.


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28 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0815. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured alongside Iron Pier.

0900. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

0915. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to Iron Pier.

1115. H.M.S. "Carlisle" came to anchor.

1210. U.S.S. "General Alava" secured to No 1. Buoy.

Hands cleaning ship and painting.

1510. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 3 Buoy.


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29 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0945. H.M.S. "Marazion" came to anchor.

1230. Hands scraping and painting, and Divers examining under water fittings of "L19".

On the left side of the page:

1300. Lieutenant R.W. Reeves R.N. discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1635. Discharged 1 Sergeant R.M.L.I. to R.N. Canteen.

1645. Landed Patrol.

2200. Patrol returned on board.


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30 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0500. U.S.S. "General Alava" proceeded.

0830. "L19", "L5", "L33" and "L7" proceeded.

0900. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

1600. Read Warrant No. 66.

1610. Discharged 1 Leading Seaman to H.M.S. "Hawkins".

1615. H.M.S. "Petersfield" proceeded.

1745. H.M.S. "Hawkins" and "Hollyhock" proceeded.


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31 August 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0805. "L15" secured alongside R.F.A. "Francol".

On the left side of the page:

1000. Lieutenant J.A.C. Hill R.N. joined from S.S. "Fansang".

1010. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

1220. "L15" secured alongside.

Hands scraping and painting.



LOG BOOK – SEPTEMBER 1923


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1 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

0540. 2 Engine Room Artificers joined from S.S. "Fengtien".

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0900. Hands Cleaning ship.

1000. Lifebuoy tested and correct.

1230. Piped Down.

1400. 2 Telegraphists discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1630. Evening Quarters.


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2 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1120. Church Parties returned on board.

1330. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".


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3 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

1150. "St Breock" proceeded.

On the left side of the page:

1700. Lieutenant H.G.C. Stevens joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1930. 1 Stoker Petty Officer joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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4 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

0830. "L4" and "L15" proceeded.

0915. H.M.S. Marazion proceeded.

1140. H.M.S. "Marazion" came to anchor.

1145. "L4" secured alongside.

1220. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1255. "L15" secured alongside.

Hands scraping and painting.

1830. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 1 Buoy.


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5 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

0730. 1 Telegraphist discharged to R.F.A. "Francol".

0830. "L4" and "L15" proceeded.

0920. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0930. R.F.A. "Francol" proceeded.

1500. "L4" secured alongside.

1545. "L15" secured alongside.

1620. 1 Telegraphist discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1700. 2 Telegraphist joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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6 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list


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7 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

3 on sick list


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8 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4on sick list

0455. "L5" secured alongside.

On the left side of the page:

0500. Lieutenant H.G.C. Stevens R.N. discharged for Mail Passage Home.

0540. "L5" came to anchor.

0610. "L4" and "L15" came to anchor.

Hands cleaning ship.

0620. H.M.S. "Carlisle", "L19", "L33" and "L7" came to anchor.

0650. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

1745. R.F.A. "Kucula" secured alongside H.M.S. "Carlisle".

1815. "L15" and "L33" shifted berth.

1840. 2 Able Seamen (for Cells) and 4 Private R.M.L.I. joined from H.M.S. "Carlisle".

2100. R.F.A. "Nucula" came to anchor.


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9 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

0755. "L15" and "L33" secured alongside R.F.A. "Kucula".

0900. Landed Church Parties.

0930. "L33" came to anchor.

0935. Divine Service.

1020. "L4" came to anchor.

1025. "L19" and "L5" secured alongside R.F.A. "Nucula".

1100. Church Parties returned on board.

1220. "L5" came to anchor.

1245. "L19" came to anchor.

1400. R.F.A. "Nucula" shifted berth.


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10 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

3 on sick list

0820. "L33" secured alongside.

1020. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1650. "L33" proceeded to anchor Berth.


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11 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

0645. Coal Lighters secured alongside.

0710. Commenced coaling.

0800. Hands refitting boom gear, divers examining under water fittings.

On the left side of the page:

1230 Lost overboard by accident: 6 Coaling Baskets, small.

1645. R.F.A. "Nucula" proceeded.

2015. Landed Patrol.

2130. 1 L.S.A. joined from S.S. "Hinchow".

2300. Patrol returned on board.


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12 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0230. Finished coaling. Received 370 tons.

0640. Coal Lighter cast off.

1630. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No. 68.


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13 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

3 on sick list

0810. "L19" and "L15" proceeded.

0900. "L4" and "L33" proceeded.

0910. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0815. "L5" and "L7" secured alongside.

1250. "L19" secured alongside.

Hands cleaning ship and working about Boats.

1320. "L15" secured alongside.

1405. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

1435. "L4" secured alongside.

1515. "L33" secured alongside.


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14 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

3 on sick list

0815. "L19", "L4", "L33" and "L7" proceeded.

0945. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Engineer Lieutenant L.C.S. Noake R.N. and Mr A. Gittas Gunner (T) joined from S.S. "Ting Sang".

1015. "L33" secured alongside.

1040. "L15" secured alongside.

1210. "L19" secured alongside.

1230. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

1243. "L4" and "L7" secured alongside.

Hands painting ship.


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15 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

0425. Submarines proceeded to anchor Berth.


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16 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0845. Landed Church Parties.

0930. Divine Service.

1115. Church Parties returned on board.


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17 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0715. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured alongside Iron Pier.

0900. "L7", "L19", "L33", "L5" and "L4" secured alongside.

110. "L15" secured alongside.

1230. Hands painting ship. Divers clearing main inlet.


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18 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

1140. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1515. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" proceeded.


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19 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrants Nos. 69, 70 and 71.

2140. "L4", "L5", "L15", "L19 and "L33" proceeded to anchor Berths.


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20 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

On the left side of the page:

2100. Lost overboard by accident: 3 Fenders, Hazelrod, Small. Patt. 311.

2250. "L7" proceeded to anchor Berth.


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21 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list


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22 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0930. Submarines secured alongside.

1820. 2 Able Seamen and 4 Private R.M.L.I. discharged to H.M.S. "Carlisle".

2145. "L5", "L7" and "L33" proceeded to anchor Berths.

2310. "L15" and "L4" proceeded to anchor Berths.


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23 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1110. Church Parties returned on board.

On the left side of the page:

1430. Lieutenant R.W.V. Reeves R.N. discharged for Mail Passage Home.


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24 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0845. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1130. "L19" proceeded to anchor Berth.

1045. "St Breock" secured alongside.

1145. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1240. "St Breock" secured alongside Iron Pier.

1340. "L4" and "L5" secured alongside.

1515. "L19" secured alongside.

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrants Nos. 72, 73 and 74.


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25 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

1345. 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

2250. "L19" and "L5" proceeded to anchor Berths.


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26 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0925. "L19" secured alongside.

1030. "L7" secured alongside.

1040. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1235. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured alongside Iron Pier

Hands working about boats and painting.

1915. Landed Patrol.

2130. Patrol returned on board.


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27 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0830. "L15" proceeded.

1145. "L15" came to anchor.

1615. 1 Able Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrants Nos. 75 and 76.


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28 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0810. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" came to anchor.

0935. H.M.S. "Petersfield" proceeded.

0955. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured alongside Iron Pier.

1430. 1 Chief Engine Room Artificer, 1 Able Seaman, 1 Leading Stoker, 4 Stokers and 1 Leading Cook discharged to H.M.S. "Hollyhock" (for Mail Passage Home).

1635. 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker discharged to HMS "Marazion".

1650. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" proceeded.

1915. Landed Patrol.

2130. Patrol returned on board.


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29 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

1150. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1945. "L19" proceeded to anchor Berth.


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30 September 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1110. Church Parties returned on board.

1140. 1 Sergeant R.M. joined from R.N. Canteen.

1915. Landed Patrol.

2130. Patrol returned on board.



LOG BOOK – OCTOBER 1923


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1 October 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0800. Divisions. Prayers.

Hands cleaning ship and returning stores.

1130. Paid Monthly Money.

1230. Hands cleaning ship, refitting boats falls and painting.

1545. "L33" secured alongside.

1630. Evening Quarters.

2230. Hands furling awnings.

2340. Veered to 5 shackles on Port Cable.

Let go Starboard anchor.


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2 October 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

0020. "L33" and "L4" proceeded to anchor Berths.

0540. "L33" shifted berth.

1300. 1 Leading Stoker and 1 Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1900. Weighed Starboard anchor, hove in to 4 shackles Port.

1915. Landed Patrol.

2320. Patrol returned on board.


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3 October 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0830. "L19", "L5" and "L15" proceeded.

0850. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0920. "L7" proceeded.

0945. Ammunition Lighter secured alongside.

Embarked ammunition.

1155. "L15" came to anchor.

1330. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured alongside Iron Pier.

1345. "L7" and "L19" came to anchor.

1410. "L5" came to anchor.

1615. Coal Lighter secured alongside Port side.

1840. Coal Lighter secured alongside Starboard side.


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4 October 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0625. Commenced coaling.

0800. Hands provisioning ship.

Coaling ship.

0920. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

1000. "L4" and "L33" proceeded.

1815. Landed Patrol.

2200. Patrol returned on board.

2245. Starboard Lighter cast off.

2340. Finished coaling. Received 410 tons.

2350. Port Lighter cast off.


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5 October 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0810. "L7" secured alongside.

0830. "L19" secured alongside.

0900. "L5" and "L15" secured alongside.

0940. "L4" secured alongside.

1315. "L33" secured alongside.

Hands cleaning ship, working about boats and embarking stores.


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6 October 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

1215. 1 Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1630. Evening Quarters.

Read Warrant No. 77.


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7 October 1923

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0900. Landed Church Parties.

0925. 1 Leading Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

0930. Divine Service.

1045. Church Parties returned on board.

1700. Drafts joined from H.M.S. "Carlisle" and R.N. Hospital.

1900. 1 Leading Telegraphist discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".


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8 October 1923

From Wei Hai Wei to Tsing Tau, and at Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

Position at 8 pm: Lat 36.93, Long 122.61

6 on sick list

0850. 1 Leading Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

On the left side of the page:

1000. The Reverent Father Purcell R.N., Surgeon Lieutenant Commander (D) F. Thompson OBE R.N. and Captain W.G. Quinlan R.M. joined ship.

1100. 1 Leading Sick Berth Attendant discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1130. 1 Marine and 1 Leading Sick Berth Attendant joined from R.N. Hospital.

1145. Submarines proceeded.

1234. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1302. Shaped course S82E. Speed 65 revolutions.

1330. Centurion Hill FS: S80W. Chao Pei Tsui: S14W. Three Packed Point: S8E. Streamed Patent Log.

1335. Speed 72 revolutions.

1524. Altered course S50E. Speed 56 revolutions.

1547. Mt Lee: S48W. Alceste Island: S20W. NE Promentory Light House: S10E.

1604. Altered course S17E.

1635. Altered course S18W.

1900. N.E. Promontory Light: N14E. Mu itan Light: S37W.

1915. Altered course S4W. Speed 54 revolutions.

2020. Mu itan Light: N86W.

2025. Altered course S53W.

2130. Speed 52 revolutions.


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9 October 1923

From Wei Hai Wei to Tsing Tau, and at Tsing Tau.

Position at 8 am: Lat 36.00, Long 120.94

Position at Noon: Lat 36.05, Long 120.30

7 on sick list

0500. Altered course West. Speed 70 revolutions.

0510. Surveyor Island: N13W.

0610. Altered course N80W.

Hands cleaning ship.

0700. -> Surveyor Island: N44E. Beacon Ka Li mian: N38W. Cha Lien tan Light House: S65W.

0840. Altered course N86W.

1000. Tui Kung Tau: S45W. Sian Kung Tau: S8E.

1100. Course and speed as requisite. Hauled in Patent Log.

1145. Embarked Pilot.

1205. Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1315. Secured alongside No. 2 Jetty.

1340. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured alongside No. 2 Jetty.

1350. "L4", "L19" and "L15" secured alongside.

1405. "L7", "L33" and "L5" secured alongside H.M.S. "Marazion".


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10 October 1923

Tsing Tau

Lat 36.04, Long 120.4

8 on sick list


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11 October 1923

Tsing Tau

Position at Noon: Lat 35.95, Long 120.54

Position at 8 pm: Lat 34.95, Long 121.71

7 on sick list

0930. H.M.S. "Marazion" and Submarines proceeded.

0945. Slipped and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

1100. Yu Min San Light House: N60W. Arkuma Light House: N20W. White Pillar: N15E. Course S70E. Speed 72 revolutions. Streamed Patent Log.

1145. Altered course S33E.

1300. Tai Kung Tau Light House: N50W. C. Yatan: N5E. Cha Lien Tan Light House: N70E.

1400. Cha Lien Tau Light House: N14E. Telosan: N 80W.

2000. Altered course S16E.


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12 October 1923

From Tsing Tau to Woosung

Position at 8 am: Lat 32.11, Long 122.50

Position at Noon: Lat 32.25, Long 122.51

Position at 8 pm: Lat 21.03, Long 122.33

8 on sick list

0505. Speed 55 revolutions.

0625. Speed 72 revolutions.

Hands cleaning ship.

0735. Altered course S3W.

1000. Commenced Steam Trial.

1400. Finished Steam Trial. Speed 72 revolutions.

1515. Shaweishan Light House: S34W.

1630. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No. 78.

1745. Shaweishan Light: N53W. Amberai Rocks: S60W.

1815. Altered course S56W.

1855. Shaweishan Light: N30W. N. Saddle Light: S30E. Gutzlaff Light: S 45 1/2 degrees. Altered course S70W.

2008. Altered course S85W.

2035. Stopped.

2038. Came to with Port anchor in 6 fathoms. Veered to 3 shackles.

2210. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

2333. Tungsha Light Vessel: abeam (N41E).


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13 October 1923

From Woosung to Tinghai and at Woosung

Lat 31.37, Long 121.5

Position at Noon: Lat 31.20, Long 121.84

Position at 8 pm: Lat 30.14, Long 122.60

7 on sick list

0020. Kutoon Light Vessel: N49E.

0105. Came to with Starboard anchor in 10 fathoms. Veered to 5 shackles.

0755. "St Breock" secured alongside.

Draft joined from "St Breock".

0830. Discharged Draft to St Breock.

0905. "St Breock" proceeded.

0948. Weighed and proceeded.

Course and speed as requisite.

1212. Kutoon Light Vessel: N36E.

1335. Tungsha Light Vessel: N47E.

1500. Fairway Buoy: N68E.

Course S22E. Speed 60 revolutions.

1610. Altered course S32E.

1730. The Button: East. Altered course S24E.

1850. Steep Island Light: South. Elgar Island Light: S.60W. Altered course South.

1930. Steep Island Light: S.8W. Elgar Island Light: N27W. Altered course S8W.

2005. Altered course South.

2015. Course and speed as requisite.

2040. Came to with Port anchor in 14 fathoms. Veered to 5 shackles.


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14 October 1923

From Woosung to Tinghai and at Tinghai

Position at 8 am: Lat 29.80, Long 122.25

Lat 30.0, Long 122.1

6 on sick list

0410. Weighed and proceeded. Course S2W. Speed 60 revolutions.

0515. Loka Light: S87W. Tunting Light: S9W. Altered course S26W.

0600. Altered course S66W.

0645. Altered course West.

0705. Speed 70 revolutions.

0715. Altered course N75W.

0755. Altered course N40W.

0820. Altered course N24W.

0900. Altered course N84W.

0943. Altered course N53W.

0948. Course and speed as requisite.

1121. Came to with Port anchor in 17 fathoms. Veered to 5 shackles.


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15 October 1923

From Tinghai to Santu Inlet and at Tinghai

Position at 8 am: Lat 29.86, Long 122.15

Position at Noon: Lat 29.35, Long 122.22

Position at 8 pm: Lat 27.83, Long 121.71

4 on sick list

0600. Weighed and Proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0715. Ta Man Point: North. Elephant Island: N72E. Course East. Speed 70 revolutions.

0738. Altered course S45E.

0745. Altered course South.

0840. Altered course S46W.

0854. Altered course S3W.

0905. Altered course S50E.

0930. Speed 72 revolutions.

1000. -> 136 ft Mesan: N73E. <- Mesan: N41E. <- 320 ft Mesan: N15E.

1110. Altered course S20W.

1205. Altered course S8W.

1300. Startle Island: N87W. Twins: S56W. Hieshan Light House: S11E.

1500. Tung Chin Point: S85W. Kin men Island: N71W. Hieshan Light House: N38E.

1600. Altered course S28W.

1608. Speed 68 revolutions.

2000. Altered course S39W. Speed 54 revolutions.

2045. Speed 52 revolutions.

2150. Shroud Island Light: N89W.

2155. Speed 54 revolutions.

2218. Altered course S30W.


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16 October 1923

From Tsinghai to Santu Inlet and at Santu Inlet.

Position at Noon: Lat 26.34, Long 120.08

Lat 26.63, Long 119.64

4 on sick list

0026. Shroud Island Light: N25W.

0525. Tung Yung Light: S55W.

0530. Altered course S45W.

0830. Tung Yung Light House: N47W. Tingsha: S55W. Altered course N88W.

1000. Larne Island 9 ft Rock: N60W. Larne Rock: S76W.

1030. Speed 40 revolutions.

1050. Altered course N58W.1215. Altered course N48W. Speed 50 revolutions.

1245. Altered course N30W.

1300. -> Rag Island: N82W. <- Ragged Point: S18W. <- 1300 Dyalo Island: South. Course and speed as requisite.

1500. Came to with Port anchor in 15 fathoms. Veered to 6 shackles.

1530. Submarines secured alongside.


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17 October 1923

Santu Inlet

Lat 26.63, Long 119.64

3 on sick list

0830. "L19" proceeded.


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18 October 1923

Santu Inlet

Lat 26.63, Long 119.64

3 on sick list

1745. "L19" secured alongside


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19 October 1923

From Santu Inlet to Hong Kong and at Santu Inlet

Position at 8 am: Lat 26.55, Long 119.80

Position at Noon: Lat 26.08, Long 119.86

Position at 8 pm: Lat 25.06, Long 119.70

4 on sick list

0615. Submarines proceeded.

0715. Weighed and proceeded. Course and speed as requisite.

0900. Ragged Point: S8E. -> Rag Island: S85W: <- Rag Island: S53W. Course S50W. Speed 54 revolutions.

0922. Altered course S1W.

0945. Altered course S48W.

1100. Tang Ki: S70E. The Finger: S40 E. Bayard Point: S17E.

1110. Altered course S2W.

Noon: Speed 66 revolutions.1255. Altered course S33E.

1300. <- Ling Tan: N86E. -> Tung sha: N49E. Sea Dog: N31E.

1500 -> Warning Rocks: N76W. Mt Pirie: S77W. Turnabout Light House: S29 1/2W.

1525. Altered course S10W.

1640. Altered course S44W. Speed 54 revolutions.

1900. Turnabout Light: N25E. Ocksen Light: S64W.

2130. Ocksen Light: N46W. Altered course S51W.


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20 October 1923


From Santu Inlet to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 23.95, Long 118.38

Position at Noon: Lat 23.58, Long 117.51

Position at 8 pm: Lat 22.88, Long 116.65

sick list 3

0320. Dodd Island Light: N79W.

0530. Dodd Island Light: N25 1/2W, Chapel Island Light: S84 1/2W.

0600. Course as requisite for exercises with Submarines.

0930. Exercise completed. Resumed course S51W.

0948. Speed 66 revolutions.

1000. Chapel Island Light House: N13E.

1130. <- The Brothers: S64W. -> South East Island: N54W.

1300. -> The Brothers: N14W. Cone Point Peak: N47W. Square Island: N59W.

1530. -> North Rocks: N47W. High Lammock Light House: N43W. <- Boat Rock: N84W.

1536. Altered course S67W.

1700. High Lammock Light House: N40E. Namoa West Peak: N21W.

1907. Good Hope Light: N8E. Breaker Point Light: S81W.

Altered course S50W.

2030. Breaker Point Light: N40W.

Altered course S66W.

2246. Breaker Point Light: N45E.


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21 October 1923

From Santu Inlet to Hong Kong and at Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 22.26, Long 114.65

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 4

0033. Chilang Point Light: N78W.

0214. Chilang Point Light: N24W.

0354. Chilang Point Light: N29E.

0530. Pedro Blanco: North. Altered course West.

0545. Speed 70 revolutions.

Hands cleaning ship.

0630. Course as requisite for exercises with Submarines.

0700. Pedro Blanco: N78E. -> Single Island: N49W.

0830. -> Single Island: N33E. <- Ninepins: N89W. Exercises completed. Course S80W.

0915. Altered course West.

0952. Course and speed as requisite.

1054. Secured to No 7 Buoy.

1100. 2 Petty Officers, 1 Sick Bay Petty Officer, 1 Signalman and 3 Marines discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".

1145. "L33" and "L18" secured alongside.1230. "L15", "L4" and "L7" secured alongside.

1300. "L5" secured alongside.

On the left side of the page:

1300. Discharged:

Lieutenant Commander H.M. Lake DSO, DSC R.N. to R.N. Hospital.

Lieutenant H. Rogers R.N. to H.M.S. "Dispatch".

Captain W.G. Quinlan R.M., Surgeon Lieutenant Commander F. Thompson ORS R.N., The Reverent Father Purcell R.N. to H.M.S. Tamar.

1315. Discharged:

1 Chief Engine Room Artificer, 1 Petty Officer, 3 Able Seaman, 1 Signalman, 1 Ordinary Seaman and 1 Marine to R.N. Hospital.

1 Leading Stoker to H.M.S. "Despatch".

1 Stoker to H.M.S. "Diomede".


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22 October 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1330 1 Leading Seaman and 1 Able Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".

1440. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured alongside North Wall.

1500. "L5", "L7" and "L4 secured alongside R.F.A. "Ruthenia".

1520. "L15", "L19" and "L33" secured alongside H.M.S. "Hollyhock".

1630. 1 Marine discharged to R.N. Canteen.

1645. 1 Chief Engine Room Artificer, 1 Petty Officer, 1 Able Seaman and 1 Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".


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23 October 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0700. Coal Lighters secured alongside.

0745. Commenced coaling.

0840. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

0900. H.M.S. "Diomede" secured alongside West Wall.

0940. H.M.S. "Bluebell" entered Dry Dock.

1630. U.S.S. "Pampanga" proceeded.

1945. Finished coaling. Received 400 tons.

1950. Coal Lighters cast off.


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24 October 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0915. "L33", "L19" and "L5" secured alongside.

0940. "L7" and "L4" secured alongside.

1010. "L15" secured alongside.

1030. U.S.S. "Ashville" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

1630. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1730. 1 Petty Officer, 2 Leading Seamen, 1 Able Seaman and 1 Leading Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Tarantula".

1740. 1 Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".


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25 October 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0755. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

On the left side of the page:

Lieutenant S.F.G. Tuke R.N. joined from SS "Nyanza".

1645. 3 Able Seamen discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar"


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26 October 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 8

On the left side of the page:

1400. Mr W. Richards Warrant Engineer discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".

1700. 1 Telegraphist discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".


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27 October 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0950. H.M.S. "Cicala" secured alongside R.F.A. "Dredgol".

1135. H.M.S. "Cicala" entered Basin.

1310. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".


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28 October 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0940. Landed Church Parties.

1145. Church Parties returned on board.

1715. 2 Petty Officer and 2 Stokers discharged to H.M.S. "Cicala".


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29 October 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0950. H.M.S. "Cicala" proceeded.


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30 October 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0845. H.M.S. "Moth" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

0945. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No 4 Buoy.

0945. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured alongside North Wall.

1045. H.M.S. "Moth" entered Dry Dock.

1115. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" entered Dry Dock.

1420. 4 Japanese Destroyers secured to Nos 3, 4 and 6 Buoys.

1645. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".


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31 October 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

1000. "L19" and "L7" entered Basin.

1545. R.F.A. "Ruthenia" secured to Buoy.



LOG BOOK – NOVEMBER 1923


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1 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 8

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0800. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands cleaning ship.

0840. Submarines lay off.

0905. Slipped and secured to North Wall.

On the Left side of the page:

1000. Lieutenant Commander H.N. Lake DSO, DSC. R.N. joined from R.N. Hospital.

1015. "L5", "L15", "L33" and "L4" secured alongside.

1130. Paid Monthly Money.

1230. Piped down.

1630. Evening Quarters.

1715. H.M.S. "Cicala" entered Basin.


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2 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0830. "L2" proceeded.

0845. U.S.S. "General Alava" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1030. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1120. "L2" secured alongside.

1135. 1 Chief Stoker discharged to S.S. "Caledonia" for Mail Passage Home.

On the left die of the page: 1300. Lieutenant P. Ruck Keene R.N. and Lieutenant B.W. Galpin R.N. discharged to S.S. "Caledonia" for Mail Passage Home.


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3 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0845. H.M.S. "Tarantula" entered Basin.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Lieutenant J.B. Mitford R.N. discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1120. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1420. U.S.S. "Huron" secured to No. 6 Buoy.


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4 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0920. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

0930. Landed Church Parties.

0940. Divine Service.

1130. Church Parties returned on board.

1245. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1635. 1 Telegraphist and 3 Stokers joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".


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5 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0620. Japanese Destroyers proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship.

0700. Landed 2 Marines for Range Party.

0900. "L33" entered Basin.

1430. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured to No. 7 Buoy.

1900. 1 Leading Signalman and 1 Leading Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".


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6 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0100. U.S.S. "General Alava" proceeded.

0735. "L33" proceeded.

0755. "L8" proceeded.

0805. "L5" and "L15" proceeded.

0920. "L7" and "L19" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Lieutenant T.E.N. Donaldson R.N. discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1020. 1 Leading Cook Mate, 1 Able Seaman and 4 Stokers joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1110. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1140. H.M.S. "Moth" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

1145. "L7" and "L19" entered Dry Dock.

1210. U.S.S. "Ashville" proceeded.

Hands painting ship.

1415. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" entered Basin.

1445. H.M.S. "Moth" entered Basin.

1500. 1 Shipwright discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1630. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No. 72.

1640. 1 Chief Electrician Artificer, 1 Electrician Artificer, 1 Leading Sick Berth Attendant, 2 Able Seamen, 1 Marine and 1 (illegible word) discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose"


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7 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0945. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured alongside H.M.S. "Hollyhock".

1405. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured alongside North Wall.

1615. "L5" and "L15" secured alongside.

1620. "L8" and "L33" entered Basin.


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8 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1635. U.S.S. "Pampanga" secured to L2 Buoy.

1700. 1 Engine Room Artificer and 6 Stokers discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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9 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0730. H.M.S. "Carlisle" secured to No. 7 Buoy.

0830. "L15" secured alongside R.F.A. "Ruthenia"

0900. "L33" secured alongside.

1050. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1100. "L15" entered Basin.

1400. 1 Petty Officer discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".

1540. H.M.S. "Tarantula" entered Basin.

1550. 1 Engine Room Artificer and 1 Stoker Petty Officer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1730. 1 Leading Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Tarantula".


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10 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0715. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

0940. U.S.S. "General Alava" proceeded.

1100. U.S.S. "Huron" proceeded.

1515. Landed Funeral Party. For Dudley J. RICHARDSON, Leading Stoker from H.M.S. Tamar, who drowned 4 November 1923


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11 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0915. Landed Church Parties.

1020. Divine Service.

1145. Church Parties returned on board.

1235. H.M.S. "Tarantula" entered Basin.


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12 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0915. "L5" secured alongside R.F.A. "Ruthenia".

1100. "L5" secured alongside.

1645. 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1650. 1 Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".


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13 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0745. "L15" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1430. "L33" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1645. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

1830. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".


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14 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. "L8" and "L33" proceeded.

0910. "L2" proceeded.

1050. "L2" entered Basin.

1300. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

Hands painting ship.

1545. "L8" and "L33" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.


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15 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0700. H.M.S. "Tarantula", "L5" and "L15" proceeded.

0845. R.F.A. "Dredgol" secured alongside H.M.S. "Diomede".

0900. R.F.A. "Francol" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

1000. 1 Telegraphist joined from R.F.A. "Francol".

1350. "L5" secured alongside.

1355. "L15" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose.

1530. H.M.S. "Moth" proceeded.

1550. R.F.A. "Dredgol" proceeded.

1625. 2 Signalmen discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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16 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0730. H.M.S. "Diomede" entered Basin.

0940. 1 Cooks Mate joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1010. H.M.S. "Despatch" secured alongside West Wall.

On the left side of the page.

1300 Mr W Garthwaite Warrant Engineer R.N. discharged to S.S. "Mahra" for Mail Passage Home.


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17 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

1400. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1430. 2 Marines joined from Rifle Range.


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18 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0915. Landed Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1145. Church Parties returned on board.

1310. U.S.S. "Pampanga" secured to L2 Buoy.


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19 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0715. H.M.S. "Diomede" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

0730. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1330. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

1430. 1 Leading Sick Berth Attendant joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1515. 1 Signalman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1635. R.F.A. "Nucula" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

1645. 2 Stokers Petty Officers and 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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20 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 8

0700. Landed Range Party.

0715 USS "Pampanga" proceeded

0900. 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1045. 1 Cooks Mate discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1315. 3 Stokers discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1445. H.M.S. "Moorhen" entered Basin.

1635. 5 Leading Stokers and 10 Stokers discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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21 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0805. Marines landed for Drill.

1100. 1 Engine Room Artificer and 1 Marine discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1145. Marines returned on board.

1335. 1 Signalman and 1 Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1340. H.M.S. Tarantula entered Basin.

1410. Range Party returned on board.

1455. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured to No. 11 Buoy.

1655. 1 Signalman discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".


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22 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0700. Landed Range Party.

0705. "L15", "L5", "L8" and "L33 proceeded.

0755. H.M.S. "Diomede" proceeded.

0805. H.M.S. "Despatch" entered Basin.

Hands painting ship, drawing and returning stores.

0900. H.M.S. "Carlisle" secured alongside West Wall.

On the left side of the page:

1300. Lieutenant J.D. Ross R.N. joined from S.S. "City of Paris".

1400. Range Party returned on board.

1415. "L15" secured alongside.

1430. "L8", "L15 and "L33" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1535. Landed Funeral Party. For Patrick C. SMITH, Lieutenant, from H.M.S: Tarantula, who died from illness.

1735. Funeral Party returned on board.


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23 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 5

0645. Landed Range Party.

0700. L8 and L15 proceeded.

0730. Ammunition Lighter alongside.

0755. L5 proceeded.

0810. H.M.S. Marazion proceeded.

Hands disembarking ammunition and scrubbing canvas gear.

0900. Japanese Warships Yakumo, Iwate and Osamo arrived.

1000. Ammunition Lighter cast off.

1030. Discharged one rating to R.N. Hospital.

On the left side of the page:

1300 Lieutenant Donaldson joined ship from R.N. Hospital.

1400. Range Party returned.

1605. 6 Ratings discharged to Hospital.

1640. L8 secured alongside "Ambrose".

1650. H.M.S. "Marazion" returned and secured to No. 12 Buoy.

1700. L5 secured alongside.

1730. Hands to bathe.

1815. 1 Rating discharged to H.M.S. Marazion.


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24 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

1015. 1 Rating discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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25 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0915. Landed Church Parties.

0940. Divine Service.

1000. 1 Rating discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1150. Church Parties returned.

2025. 1 Rating discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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26 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Sick list not recorded.

0740. French Warship "Colmar" secured to No 4. Buoy.

1000. L3 proceeded.

1045. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.

1145. L3 secured inside basin.

1740. French Gunboat Maliceuse arrived and secured to No. 11 Buoy.


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27 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0910. French Gunboat "Maliceuse" proceeded.

1100. Japanese Warships "Yakumo", "Osama" and "Iwate" proceeded.

On the left side of the page:

1400. Lieutenant A.M. Harris R.N. discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1500. Lieutenant J.P. Wisden joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1605. 6 Ratings discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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28 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1400. H.M.S. Carlisle proceeded to No. 6 Buoy.


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29 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0655. L15 and L33 proceeded.

0800. L5 proceeded.

Hands scraping and painting.

0945. H.M.S. "Tarantula" arrived and secured to No. 11 Buoy.

1045. L15 secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1055. French Warship "Jules Ferry" secured to No. 7 Buoy.

1110. L33 secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1250. L5 secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1345. H.M.S. "Marazion secured to No. 12 Buoy.

L8 arrived and secured alongside "Marazion".

1400. H.M.S. Ambrose cast off and secured to No. 5 buoy.

1410. 1 Rating joined from R.N. Hospital.

1455. Cast off and proceeded with tugs.

1515. Secured to No. 8 Buoy.


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30 November 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

0725. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured alongside North Wall.

0800. Hands employed on boats with carpenters and as Diving Party.

0845. L5 secured alongside.

1000. Divers down, examining and cleaning inlets.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Lieutenant V.R.S. Bowlby joined ship from H.M.S. "Hawkins".

1100. L2 secured alongside.

1130. L20 secured alongside.

1310. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

Hands employed as in forenoon.

1340. H.M.S. "Diomede" arrived and secured to No. 3 Buoy.

On the left side of the page:

1400. Lieutenant D.C. Neish discharged to S.S. "Kalyan" for passage.

1425. 1 Rating joined from R.N. Hospital.

1450. Diving completed, hands returning gear.



LOG BOOK – DECEMBER 1923


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1 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0730. Waterboat alongside.

0800. Dressed ship in honour of birthday of H.M. Queen Alexandra

0830. Waterboat left.

Hands cleaning ship.

1030. Lifebuoy tested and correct.

1130. Paid monthly payment.

1230. Hands Make and Mend clothes.

1330. Discharged 1 Rating to H.M.S. "Moorhen".

1530. Discharged 5 Ratings to R.N. Hospital.

1550. H.M.S. "Magnolia" proceeded.

1630. Evening Quarters.

2130. French Warship "Crayonne" secured to C32 Buoy.


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2 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0740. French Warship "Colmar" proceeded.

0915. Landed Church Parties, R.C's, Wesleyans and Presbyterians.

1015. Landed Congregationalists, Methodists and Baptist Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1145. Church Parties returned.

1700. H.M.S. "Moorhen" proceeded out of basin and secured to No. 9 Buoy.

2300. H.M.S. "Moorhen" proceeded.


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3 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Sick list not recorded.

0300. French Warship "Crayonne" proceeded.

0805. L33 and L15 proceeded.

0900. L5 proceeded. H.M.S. "Diomede" proceeded.

0915. 1 Rating joined from "Marazion".

1322. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

1330. L5 secured alongside.

1340. Waterboat secured alongside. L15 and L33 secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1440. H.M.S. "Iroquois" arrived and secured to No. 13 Buoy.

1445. Waterboat cast off.


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4 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

1030. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

On the left side of the page:

2230. Lost overboard by accident and sunk one small Hazelwood Fender Pattern 311.


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5 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0735. Marines landed for Drill.

0730. H.M.S. "despatch" shifted to West Wall.

Hands employed painting on promenade deck.

1230. Submarines L2, L4, L5 and L20 cast off.

1240. Slipped and proceeded with rigs in charge.

1315. Secured alongside North Wall in basin. Submarines L2, L4, L5 and L20 secured alongside.

1400. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

2345. H.M.S. "Cicala" arrived and secured to No. 9 Buoy.


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6 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0830. L5, L15 and L33 proceeded.

0850. Italian gunboat "Calibrai" secured to No. 4 Buoy.

1015. H.M.S. "Cicala" proceeded.

1230. L5 secured alongside.

1300. L8, L15 and L33 secured alongside "Despatch".

Hands painting and drawing stores.

1510. French gunboat "Maliceuse" secured to No. 11 Buoy.


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7 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0805. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

Hands painting War Head Magazine and Promenade Deck.

1715. L15 and L33 secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.

1730. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

1830. H.M.S. "Moorhen" secured to No 9 Buoy.


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8 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

1045. 4 Stokers joined from R.N. Hospital. Lieutenant H.W. D'Arcy-Evans discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1100. Lifebuoy tested and correct. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1415. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined ship from R.N. Hospital.

1430. H.M.S. "Moorhen" proceeded.


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9 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

1015. Divine Service.


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10 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0730. Hands employed laying out cable on Dockyard Wall.

0900. H.M.S. Bluebell proceeded to No. 12 Buoy.

1010. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1430. H.M.S. "Carlisle" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

1530. Landed Funeral Party.

1605. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1615. Colours halfmasted. Funeral of the late Leading Stoker Langard. From the Naval-History list: LINGARD; Edward V. Leading Stoker, K 23637, Marazion. He died of illness.

1715. Colours re-hoisted.

1730. Funeral Party returned.


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11 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1010. French Warship "Jules Ferry" proceeded.

1300. 1 Marine Rating joined from R.N. Hospital.


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12 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0710. L15 proceeded.

0800. Marine detachment landed for drill.

0830. L33 proceeded.

On the left side of the page:

0930 Lieutenant Commander J. Rushbrooke R.N. discharged to S.S. "President Taft" for passage.

1145. R.M. detachment returned.

1315. Hands employed cleaning ship's side and ranging port cable on jetty.


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13 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0700. U.S. Destroyers "Sicard" and "Noa" secured to No. 7 Buoy, "Peary" and "Pope" to No. 14 Buoy, "Pittsburgh" and "Williams Preston" to No. 9 Buoy.

1315. 2 Ratings joined from R.N. Hospital.

1530. H.M.S. "Ambrose" secured to No. 18 Buoy.

1545. French Gunboat "Maliceuse" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1615. French Gunboat "Maliceuse" proceeded.


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14 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 7

0630. "L15" proceeded.

0730. Hands employed drawing stores and painting on promenade deck.

On the left side of the page:

0900. Lieutenant H.W. D'Arcy Evans R.N. joined from R.N. Hospital.

0900. 1 Leading Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1100. 1 Leading Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1440. 1 Signalman discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1450. 1 Signalman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1 Leading Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1610. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1615. U.S.S. "Peary", "Noa", "Sicard" and "Pope" proceeded.

1645. H.M.S. "Diomede" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1730. French Gunboat "Maliceuse" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1830. U.S.S. "Peary" and "Noa" secured to No. 13 Buoy, "Pope" and "Sicard" to No. 11 Buoy.

1845. French Warship "Jules Ferry" secured to No. 7 Buoy.


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15 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0805. 1 Signalman discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".

0840. "L5" secured alongside.

1330. U.S.S. Destroyers "Noa", "Peary", "Sicard" and "Pope" proceeded.

1400. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.


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16 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Sick list not recorded

0040. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 10 Buoy.

0920. Landed R.C. and Presbyterian Church Parties.

1015. Landed Baptist Church parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1125. Church Parties returned.


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17 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0730. H.M.S. Secured alongside "Dredgol" outside basin.

Hands employed painting on promenade deck and scrubbing and oiling wire hawsers and redleading hawser reels.

0910. L20 proceeded.

L3 carried out diving test in basin.

1100. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" secured to No. I Buoy.

1135. 1 Leading Telegraphist discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1410. L20 secured alongside.

1415. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.


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18 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0300. Two ratings returned on board under police escort.

1000. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

1020. 24 Ratings discharged to S.S. "Helenus" for passage to England.

1430. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to "Ambrose".

1500. 1 Able Seaman joined from "Tamar" and placed under open arrest.


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19 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0700. L3 proceeded.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Lieutenant J. Hill discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1100. 2 Leading Telegraphist discharged to RN Hospital

1145. L3 secured alongside.

1345. L15 proceeded.

1500. 1 Able Seaman released from open arrest


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20 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0630. "L15" arrived, secured alongside "Ambrose".

1140. "L5" arrived and secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

On the left side of the page:

1230. Lost overboard by accident 1 hammer Patt No. 307 from "L7".

1540. "L8" and "L33" proceeded.

1630. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No. 80.


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21 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0730. Hands employed oiling wires. Restowing anchor and cables, painting first cutter and cleaning ship's side.

0845. 2 Engine Room Artificers joined ship from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1520. 1 Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Cicala".

1730. French Gunboat "Maliceuse" secured to No. 12 Buoy.


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22 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 5

0715. "L33" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.

0820. "L2" proceeded.

1100. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1710. French Warship "Jules Ferry" proceeded.

1920. "L2" proceeded.

2140. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured to No. 12 Buoy.


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23 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 6

0830. U.S.S. "Helena" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

0910. French Gunboat "Maliceuse" proceeded.

0920. Landed R.C., Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church Parties.

1000. Divine Service.

1015. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from "Ambrose".

1020. Landed Congregational and Baptist Church Parties.

1155. Church Parties returned.

1700. 4 Ratings joined from S.S. "Laomedon".


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24 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

1330. 1 Leading Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.


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25 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0300. Landed Patrol.

0420. Patrol returned on board.

0915. Divisions. Landed R.C. Church Parties.

0925. Landed Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church Parties.

0945. Divine Service. Landed Baptist and Congregational Church Parties.

1130. Church Parties returned.


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26 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

1720. H.M.S. "Cicala" secured to North Wall.


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27 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1320. 3 Ratings joined from R.N. Hospital.


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28 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1545. 1 Petty Officer discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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29 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0925. French Sloop "Altaire" secured to No. 11 Buoy.

On the left side of the page:

1030. Engineer Lieutenant Commander C.R. Hoare R.N. discharged to S.S. "Kaiser-i-hind" for passage home

1130 Lieutenant (E) E. Watson joined from S.S. "Kashgar".

1620. 1 Petty Officer joined from H.M.S. "Cicala".


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30 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0915. Landed Church Parties.

0950. 1 Chief Engine Room Artificer joined from H.M.S. "Cricket".

1000. 1 Petty Officer joined from "Cicala".

1030. Divine Service.

1040. 1 Petty Officer discharged to "Cicala".

1145. Church Parties returned.

On the left side of the page:

1300. Lieutenant H.V. King R.N. joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1635. 1 Leading Stoker joined from "Marazion". 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to "Carlisle", 1 Leading Seaman discharged to "Marazion".


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31 December 1923

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0730. "L20" proceeded.

1120. 1 Stoker Petty Officer and 4 Stokers discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1150. "L20" secured alongside L1 in basin.

1245. U.S.S. "Noa" and "Peary" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

1330. 1 Rating discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1440. 2 Ratings joined from R.N. Hospital.

1640. 1 rating discharged to H.M.S. "Diomede".


THE VOYAGES OF HMS TITANIA 1924

JP map Titania 1924

LOG BOOK – JANUARY 1924


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1 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0715. Torpedo Lighter alongside.

Hands employed hoisting second cutter, getting out torpedoes and as requisite.

0840. Torpedo Lighter cast off.

1040. H.M.S. "Diomede" proceeded.

Noon: Leave to two watches 1600 to 0700.1208. "L29" secured alongside in basin.

1300. Hands make and mend clothes.

1630. Evening Quarters.

2315. 1 Engine Room Artificer placed in Sick Bay under Sentry's charge.


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2 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0730. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

Hands painting second whaler, painting heads and bathrooms.

0815. Marine detachment landed.

0845. "L20" proceeded.

0900. "L4" proceeded.

1300. "L4" secured alongside "L2".

Hands employed as in forenoon.

1515. "L20" secured alongside "L9".

1630. Evening Quarters.

1 Able Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1900. French Gunboat "Maliceuse" secured to No. 6 Buoy.


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3 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0730. Hands employed scraping second whaler, refitting rubber on first motor boat, painting heads and ship's side.

On the left side of the page:

1300. Lost overboard by accident one Hammer Patt. 307 for splicing wire


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4 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 5

1320. H.M.S. "Diomede" secured to No. 7 Buoy.

1400. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1530. H.M.S. "Carlisle" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1640. 1 Abler Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Despatch" for cell punishment.


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5 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0200. French Gunboat "Maliceuse" proceeded.

0630. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured alongside HMS "Marazion".

1010. 4 Ratings joined from "Foxglove".

1650. 1 Stoker joined from "Marazion".


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6 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 5

0920. Landed R.C's and Wesleyan Church Parties.

1015. Landed Baptist and Congregational Church Parties.

1100. 1 Leading Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1130. Church Parties returned on board.

2020. U.S. Destroyers "Sicard" and "Pope" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

2210. U.S. Destroyers "Sicard" and "Pope" proceeded.


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7 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 5

0420. Landed escort.

0515. Escort returned with one prisoner.

0915. H.M.S. "Petersfield" left dock and secured alongside South Wall.

0945. H.M.S. "Cicala" left dock.

1000. "L8" entered dock.

1045. H.M.S. "Iroquois" entered dock.


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8 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 5

0725 HMS "Cicala" proceeded.

Hands scraping second whaler, Diving party, exercising divers and rigging first whaler for sailing.

0800. Dressed ship with Masthead flags in honour of birthday of H.M. the Queen of Italy.

0825. Two prisoners released from arrest.

0845. "L20" proceeded.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Lost overboard by accident one hand scrubber (Patt 459).

1030. U.S.S. "William B Preston" proceeded.

1130. Diving completed, diving party unrigging diving boat.

1425. 5 Ratings joined from R.N. Hospital.

1615. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

Colours half masted, the funeral of the late Regulating Petty Officer E. Simpson of H.M.S. "Magnolia". He died of illness the previous day.

1715. Colours rehoisted.


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9 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0845. Marine detachment landed.

1145. Marine detachment returned.

1255. French gunboat "Maliceuse" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1300. 2 Engine Room Artificers discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

Hands hoisting second Motor-boat, scraping first whaler and scraping boat deck waterways.

1430. U.S.S. "Helena" secured to No. 11 Buoy.

1515. "L20" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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10 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0645. H.M.S. "Durban" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

0700. U.S.S. "Noa", "Peary" and "Pittsburgh" proceeded.

Hands employed scraping second whaler, chipping P.O's Bathroom and as requisite.

0830. H.M.S. "Marazion" and "L2" proceeded.

1330. 1 Rating joined from R.N. Hospital.

1650. "L2" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

2005. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 10 Buoy.

On the left side of the page:

2100. Lieutenant Commander H.C. Woolrych R.N. discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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11 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0830. H.M.S. "Despatch" shifted to West Wall.

1615. U.S.S. "Peary" and "Noa" Secured to No. 9 Buoy.

U.S.S. "Pittsburgh" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

1630. Evening Quarters.

1 Able Seaman released from cell punishment and discharged to H.M.S. "Despatch".

1720. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured alongside North Wall.


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12 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

On the left side of the page:

1600 Lieutenant S.A. Thomson R.N. discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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13 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0905. 1 Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

0920. R.C. and Presbyterian Church parties landed.

1015. Divine Service. Landed Baptist and Congregational Church Parties landed.

1130. Church parties returned

1530. Landed Funeral Party, funeral of the late Mr Hobson, Chief Constructor.

1700 Funeral party returned.


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14 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

On the left side of the page:

1100 Lieutenant A.M. Harris joined ship from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1500. Landed Funeral party.

1545. Half-masted colours. Funeral of the late J.R. Weeks Chief E.A. of H.M.S. "Ambrose".

J.R. Weeks C.E.R.A. died the previous day.

1645. Colours re-hoisted.

1650. 1 Marine joined ship from H.M.S. "Iroquois".

1700. 1 Marine discharged to H.M.S. "Iroquois".

1715. Funeral party returned.


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15 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

2 on sick list

0630. H.M.S. "Diomede" proceeded.

0745. H.M.S. "Despatch" to No. 5 Buoy.

1000. "L8" proceeded. "L15" entered dock.

1030. "L33" entered dock.

1350. "L20" secured alongside.

1430. H.M.S. "Hawkins" to West Wall.

1540. H.M.S. "Despatch" to North Wall.

1545. Half-masted colours, funeral of late Stoker Petty Officer J.N. Ponsonby of H.M.S. "Durban".

1600. 1 Leading Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1645. Rehoisted colours.

1700. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose" and 1 Able Seaman discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1740. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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16 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0700. U.S.S. "Peary", "Noa" and "Pittsburgh" proceeded.

0815. Royal Marine Detachment landed.

0845. "L20" and H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0930. 1 Petty Officer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1140. Royal Marine Detachment returned.


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17 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0730. Hands painting second whaler, ship's side and poop rails, scraping in P.O's bathroom and as requisite.

1130. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1310. H.M.S. "Marazion secured to No. 10 Buoy. "L20" secured alongside.

Hands employed painting second whaler, scraping in P.O's bathroom and painting upper deck passages.

1400. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

1915. Landed Patrol.

2010. Patrol returned.


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18 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

1055. 1 Leading Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1110. U.S.S. "Noa" and "Peary" secured to No. 9 Buoy and U.S.S. Pittsburgh secured to No. 13 Buoy. H.M.S. "Diomede" secured to No. 7 Buoy.

1415. U.S.S. "Noa" proceeded.


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19 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0745. H.M.S. "Despatch" to No. 5 Buoy.

0830. 1 Stoker discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".

0915. H.M.S. "Durban" to North Wall.

1030. H.I. Japanese M.S. "Tsushima" secured to No. 8 Buoy.


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20 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0925. French Sloop "Algol" secured to No. 5 Buoy.

1000. 1 Rating discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1030. Divine Service.

1615. 2 Ratings discharged to R.N. Hospital.


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21 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0730. Hands painting ship's side, cleaning paintwork in upper deck passages and as requisite.

1100. 1 Stoker discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1315. 1 Able Seaman joined from R.N. Hospital.

Hands employed as in forenoon.

On the left side of the page:

1500. Lieutenant Commander H.C. Woolrych R.N. joined from R.N. Hospital.


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22 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0830 "L20" proceeded to Kowloon Dock.

1400. 1 Telegraphist joined from R.N. Hospital.

1520. H.M.S. "Moorhen" secured alongside inside Basin.

1615. 1 Leading Telegraphist discharged to H.M.S. "Foxglove".

1715. 1 Stoker Petty Officer joined from H.M.S. "Moorhen".

1945. 1 Leading Telegraphist joined from R.N. Hospital.

2100. H.M.S. "Marazion" and "L8" proceeded.


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23 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Sick list not recorded

0700. H.M.S. "Foxglove" proceeded.

Hands employed cleaning out skiff and painting upper deck passage and as requisite.

0805. H.M.S. "Moorhen" proceeded.

0810. H.I. Japanese M.S. "Tsushima" proceeded.

0845. Marine Detachment landed for Drill.

0915. "L4", "L7" & "L8" proceeded.

1130. Marine detachment returned.

1440. "L7" secured alongside.


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24 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0745. U.S.S. "Noa", "Peary" and "Pittsburgh" proceeded.

0800. U.S.S. "Pope", "Sicard" and "William Preston" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1015. Provision lighter secured alongside.

1315. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

Hands provisioning ship.

1400. 3 Ratings joined from R.N. Hospital.

1420. H.M.S. "Marazion" shifted to alongside H.M.S. "Bluebell".

1500. Provision lighter cast off.

1630. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No. 81.


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25 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0900. 2 Ratings joined from R.N. Hospital.

1130. "L20" shifted from Kowloon Dock to Basin.

1345. U.S.S. "Helena" proceeded.


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26 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 6

1430. U.S.S. "Ashville" secured to No. 11 Buoy.


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27 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0910. Landed R.C., Presbyterian and Wesleyan Church Parties.

0940. Divine Service.

1015. Landed Baptist and Congregational Church Parties.

1130. Church Parties returned.


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28 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

On the left side of the page:

0800. Lost overboard by accident 1 Paintbrush, Patt No. 410.

0805. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

0825. H.M.S. "Durban" shifted to West Wall.

1100. U.S.S. "Stewart" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1130. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured to West Wall.

1410. 1 Leading Telegraphist joined from R.N. Hospital.


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29 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

1735. U.S.S. "Ashville" secured to No.11 Buoy.


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30 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0830. "L7" proceeded.

0900. Cast off from Dockyard Wall.

0910. Secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1100. 1 Telegraphist discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1130. "L7" secured inside basin.

1500- Tug secured to ship for swinging.

1616. Swinging completed. Tug cast off.

1645. Ammunition Lighter secured alongside.

1700. 1 Rating joined from "Diomede".


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31 January 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0600. Hands employed securing coal junks alongside and rigging derricks for getting in Warheads and getting in Warheads.

0730. Commenced coaling.

0830. "L7" proceeded to No. 5 buoy.

0915. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0955. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0955. Ammunition lighter cast off.

1205. Warhead Ammunition Lighter secured alongside.

Hands employed embarking Warheads.

1330. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 13 buoy.

1415. "L7" secured inside basin.

1425. Ammunition Lighter cast off.

1650. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to H.M.S. "Despatch" and 1 Stoker Petty Officer to H.M.S. "Petersfield".

2055. Finished coaling.

2110. Coal lighters and junks cast off.



LOG BOOK – FEBRUARY 1924


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1 February 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

- 3 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0730. Hands cleaning ship.

0805. H.M.S. "Moth" proceeded.

1000. H.M.S. "Bluebell", "Petersfield" and Tug "St Breock" proceeded.

Noon: Leave to two watches 1615 to 0700.

1300. Hands employed cleaning paintwork.

1435. 1 Rating joined from R.N. Hospital.

1630. Evening Quarters.


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2 February 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0800. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured to No. I Buoy.

0830. H.M.S: "Durban" shifted to West Wall.

0930. H.M.S: "Ambrose" shifted to East End, North Arm.

1030. Slipped from Buoy.

1105. Secured alongside West End, North Arm.

1620. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.


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3 February 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 4

0920. Landed R.C., Wesleyan Presbyterian and Church Parties.

0945. Divine Service.

1015. Landed Baptist and Congregational Church Parties.

1130. Church Parties returned.

Leave to two watches 1315 to 0700.


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4 February 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0045. Landed Escort.

0100. Escort returned with one prisoner (1 Able Seaman).

1 Able Seaman placed under sentry's charge.

0840. 1 Able Seaman released from sentry's charge.

1405. U.S.S. "Pruitt" proceeded.


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5 February 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 5

0730. Hands painting ship's side and scrubbing coaling screens.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Lost overboard by accident 1 Paintbrush.


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6 February 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0900. "L3" proceeded

1145. "L3" returned.

1435. U.S.S. "St Helena" secured to No. 11 Buoy.


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7 February 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0700. S.S. "Syria" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

Hands cleaning boats and painting ships side.

0810. "L20" proceeded.

1120. 1 Able Seaman discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1135. "L20" returned and proceeded to oiler.

1400. H.M.S. "Cicala" secured in basin.

1530. "L20" secured alongside.

1540. 7 ratings joined from "Syria".


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8 February 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0730. "L7" and "L8" proceeded.

1030. U.S.S. "Pampanga" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

1125. "L7" and "L8" secured alongside East Wall.

1330. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1715. 1 Able Seaman joined from "Marazion".


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9 February 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

On the left side of the page:

0800. Lieutenant D.E.G. Wemyss R.N. discharged to S.S. "Syria".

0900. Lieutenant H. Buckle joined ship from S.S. "Syria".

0800. Divisions, fall in on jetty.

0805. Ships Company paid off and discharged to "Tamar".

0900. 1 Leading Cook discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

0900. Recommissioned Ship. Ship's company joined from S.S. "Syria".

0940. H.M.S. "Diomede" proceeded.

1300. Ships Company mustered for payment.

1330. Piped down.

1700. 2 Stokers discharged to "Tamar".


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10 February 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 4

0930. Divisions. R.C's, Wesleyans and Presbyterian Church parties landed.

1015. Congregational, Baptist and Methodist Church Parties landed.

1030. Divine Service.

1230. Church Parties returned.

1305. H.M.S. "Weymouth" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

On the left side of the page:

1700. Commissioned Gunner J.F. Cachin R.N. joined ship from H.M.S. "Weymouth".

1700. Evening Quarters.

1 Leading Telegraphist discharged to H.M.S. "Despatch".


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11 February 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0700. U.S.S. "Pampanga" proceeded.

0900. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" proceeded.

0930. Hands cleaning paintwork, painting ship's side and mustering boat's gear and taking in provisions.

1040. H.M.S. "Cicala" proceeded.

1315. 1 Leading Stoker joined from R.N. Hospital.

1500. 2 Engine Room Artificers discharged to, and 2 Engine Room Artificers joined from, H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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12 February 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

2 on sick list

0845. "L20" proceeded to No.8 Buoy.

0930. Court Martial assembled on board.

Hands employed cleaning ship's side and paintwork and on boats falls

1115. "L20" returned to basin.

1320. Court Martial.


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13 February 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

2 on sick list

0730. Tugs secured alongside.

0745. Proceeded to No. 8 Buoy, tugs in charge.

0810. Secured to No. 8 buoy.

0820. H.M.S. "Ambrose" proceeded.

Hands employed drawing provisions, securing for sea and preparing diving boat.

0945. Divers clearing and examining Inlet Valves.

1315. Hands employed replacing diving gear, painting ships side, cleaning paintwork and securing for sea.

1330. H.M.S. "Ambrose secured to N0. 7 Buoy.

1545. 1 Rating joined ship.

1610. 1 Petty Officer joined from H.M.S. "Tarantula".

1630. Evening Quarters. Exercised Fire Stations. 6 Ratings joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1700. 2 Ratings joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

2020. Discharged 2 ratings to H.M.S. "Marazion".


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14 February 1924

From Hong Kong to Singapore.

Position at Noon: Lat 21.98, Long 114.06

Position at 8 pm: Lat 20.65, Long 113.75

2 on sick list

0730. Water lighter alongside.

0815. Water lighter cast off.

0830. Slipped and proceeded as requisite out of harbour, Eastern Entrance.

0952. Tathong Point Light: abeam 1 mile. Altered course S50E (130 degrees).

1009. Waglan Light: abeam 1 mile S 50W

1012. Altered course S. (180) degrees).

1022. Waglan Light: abeam 1 mile.

1030. Waglan Light N13E, Sunkong Island: -> N8W, Pu Toi Island: <- West, Pu Toi Island: -> N46 1/2W.

1300. Altered course S5W (185 degrees).

1319. -> Rugged Peak: N54E, -> Nut Island: N70E, Gap Rock Light abeam: 1.7 miles.

1820. Altered course S1W. Deviation 1 degree. Variation Nil (181 degrees).


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15 February 1924

From Hong Kong to Singapore

Position at 8 am: Lat 18.64, Long 113.60

Position at Noon: Lat 17.86, Long 114.55

Position at 8 pm: Lat 16.56, Long 113.45

4 on sick list

0800. Two watches to Rifle Drill and Physical Exercise.

1632. Dropped lifebuoy. Stopped. Lowered Seaboat. Course and speed as requisite for picking up lifebuoy and Seaboat.

1702. Proceeded course S1W. 72 revolutions.

2130. Altered course S24W.


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16 February 1924

From Hong Kong to Singapore

Position at 8 am: Lat 14.75, Long 112.83

Position at Noon: Lat 14.11, Long 112.40

Position at 8 pm: Lat 12.95, Long 111.73

4 on sick list

0730. Altered course S4W.

0830. Altered course S40W.

0900. Altered course S25W.

1300. Altered course S27W.

1630. Stopped and as requisite for taking H.M.S. "Marazion" in tow

1730. Put clocks back 30 minutes.

1930. Put clocks back 30 minutes to Zone - 7 Time.


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17 February 1924

From Hong Kong to Singapore

Position at 8 am: Lat 11.53, Long 110.24

Position at Noon: Lat 11.13, Long 110.79

Position at 8 pm: Lat 11.73, Long 110.05

5 on sick list

1545. Hands preparing for slipping and hauling in tow.


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18 February 1924

From Hong Kong to Singapore

Position at 8 am: Lat 8.85, Long 109.18

Position at Noon: Lat 8.23, Long 108.85

Position at 8 pm: Lat 7.13, Long 107.96

6 on sick list

0647. Stopped. Slipped "Marazion"

0722. Proceeded 72 revolutions. Course S32W.

1345. Passed S.S. "Lake Gitano" Northward bound.

1415. S.S. "City of York" bound Hong Kong.

1724. Stopped. Transferred Lieutenant Williams to "L20" and Lieutenant Commander Noakes from "L20", Provisions to "Marazion" and one rating from "Marazion"

1754. Proceeded.


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19 February 1924

From Hong Kong to Singapore

Position at 8 am: Lat 5.40, Long 106.72

Position at Noon: Lat 4.82, Long 106.33

Position at 8 pm: Lat 3.61, Long 105.58

10 on sick list

0430. By observation of Moon - Compass Error 2.25E Variation 1.25 E Deviation 1E.

0800. Hands to Rifle Drill.

0800. Altered course S29W.

1946. Pulo Manki Light: S 3 1/2W (185 1/2 degrees).

2225. Pulo Manki Light: abeam 19.5 miles. Altered course S23W.


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20 February 1924

From Hong Kong to Singapore

Position at 8 am: Lat 1.61, Long 104.68

Position at Noon: Lat 1.27, Long 104.14

10 on sick list

0320. Sighted Pulo Aox: N88W.

0717. Sighted Gt Bintang Hill: S21W.

0800. Physical Exercise and Rifle Drill.

0830. Altered course S59W.

1100. Altered course N89W.

1300. Course and speed as requisite to anchorage.

1419. Stop.

1422. Came to with Starboard anchor in 12 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

1440. H.M. Submarines "L7", "L8" and "L20" secured alongside.

1734. Weighed and Proceeded up Keppel Harbour. Pilot on board.

1830. Secured alongside No. 5 Wharf. Leave to two watches to 0700.

2109. Discharged two ratings to Seletar W/T station.


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21 February 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

12 on sick list

0630. Coal lighters alongside.

Commenced coaling.

Hands employed sanding rails, overhauling slips and shackles and covering iron rails with canvas.

1130. H.M.S. "Weymouth" arrived.

1700. Coaling completed.

2030. One rating discharged to H.M.S. "Weymouth".


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22 February 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

Sick list not recorded

0634. Slipped and proceeded to anchorage. Pilot in charge. Course and speed as requisite.

0721. Came to with Port anchor in 12 fathoms. Veered 4 shackles. Hands employed cleaning ship, hoisting out boats and spreading awnings.

1500. H.M.S. "Carlisle" anchored.


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23 February 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

14 on sick list

0805. Waterboat alongside.

1000. Waterboat cast off.

1030. Ash boat secured alongside.

1220. Ash boat cast off.


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24 February 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

12 on sick list

0740. Landed R.C. Church party.

0815. Landed Nonconformist Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1725. Two ratings joined from H.M.S. "Carlisle".


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25 February 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

12 on sick list

0245. H.M. Submarine "L8" proceeded.

0255. H.M. Submarine "L20" proceeded.

0530. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0555. H.M. Submarine "L7" proceeded.

0607. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

0746. Waterboat secured alongside.

1015. Ash boat alongside.

1130. 2 Ratings discharged to hospital.

1330. Ash boat cast off.

Boats crews exercised at sailing and boat manoeuvring.

Hands cleaning paintwork and painting ship's side.


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26 February 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

10 on sick list

0745. Waterboat alongside.

0810. Divisions. Prayers.

Hands employed painting ships side, refitting wire jackstays and bending on boat's sails.

1120. H.M.S. "Carlisle" anchored.

1410. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.


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27 February 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

13 on sick list

0550. Landed Marine Detachment for Drill.

0805. Marine Detachment returned on board.

1050. Ash boat secured alongside.

1235. H.M.S. "Carlisle" anchored.

1250. "L7" anchored.

1310. "L20" anchored.

1314. H.M.S. "Marazion" anchored.

1336. Ash boat cast off.

1455. "L8" anchored.

Boats crews exercised sailing. Hands cleaning paintwork and painting ship's side.

1630. Evening Quarters.

"L7" proceeded.

1650. "L20" proceeded.

1653. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

1658. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1702. "L8" proceeded.


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28 February 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

sick list 14

0820. Waterboat alongside.

0900. Boat's crews exercised at Boat sailing and manoeuvres.

0930. 4 Ratings discharged to S.S. "Syria" for passage.

On the left side of the page:

1100. Lieutenant C.E.P. Harrison R.N. discharged to S.S. "Syria".

1110. Waterboat cast off.

1535. "L8" secured alongside.

1550. H.M.S. "Carlisle" anchored.

1620. 5 Ratings discharged to H.M.S. "Carlisle".

1625. "L7" secured alongside.

1650. H.M.S. "Marazion" anchored.


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29 February 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

9 on sick list

0800. Waterboat secured alongside.

0930. Hands employed rigging Periscope Derrick and after Torpedo Davit.

1000. Waterboat cast off.

1020. Ash boat secured alongside.

1330. 1 Rating discharged to Hospital.



LOG BOOK – MARCH 1924


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1 March 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

6 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0810. Aired Night Clothing.

Hands cleaning ship.

1115. Discharged 1 Rating to "Marazion".

Noon: Leave to two watches 1330 to 0645.

1245. Paid Ship's Company.


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2 March 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

9 on sick list

0705. Landed R.C. Church Party.

0810. Landed Nonconformist Church Party.

1030. Divine Service.

1110. Church Parties returned.

Waterboat secured alongside.

1220. Waterboat cast off.

1415. 8 Officers joined for passage from S.S. "China".


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3 March 1924

From Singapore to Port Swettenham, and at Singapore.

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

Position at 8 pm: Lat 1.40, Long 103.14

10 on sick list

0630. H.M. Submarines "L7", "L8" and "L20" and H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0815. Water lighter secured alongside.

0900. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

Hands hoisting boats, furling awnings and preparing for sea.

1032. Water lighter cast off.

1230. Marine Guard paraded.

1305. H.E. the Governor of Singapore (Sir Laurence Guillemard) embarked.

1330. Hands getting in accommodation ladder.

1415. Weighed and proceeded. 50 revolutions. Course South.

1447. Altered course S45W.

1500. Altered course S64W. Streamed log.

1547. Altered course N78W.

1600. Course as requisite. Zigzagging. Mean course N78W. Attacked by Submarines "L7", "L8" and "L20".

1800. Took station astern of "Carlisle". Course N55W. H.M.S. "Marazion" and H.M. Submarines "L7", "L8" and "L20" in company.

1937. Pisang Light: abeam 7.2 miles.

2130. "Carlisle" proceeded astern.

2155. Sighted Pulo Sheilo Light: N6W.

2230. Altered course N56W.

2350. Sighted Tohor Light: N5E.


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4 March 1924

From Singapore to Port Swettenham and at Port Swettenham

Position at 8 am: Lat: 2.50, Long 101.53

Position at Noon: Lat 2.78, Long 101.13

8 on sick list

0030. Sighted Undani Light: N41W.

0213. Undani Light: abeam 5 miles.

0242. Malacca Light: N11W.

0300. Sighted C. Racado Light N52W, Malacca Light N30E.

0607. C. Rachado Light: abeam 7.1 miles.

0610. Altered course N51W.

0700. Speed as requisite, submarines diving.

0746. Altered course N50W.

0756. Altered course N50W.

0940. Hauled in log.

0945. Dropped lifebuoy. Stopped. Lowered seaboats.

1015. Seaboats hoisted.

1017. Proceeded 60 revolutions. Course N56W.

1022. Streamed log.

1200. Course as requisite off Pinto Gedong.

1432. Passed Buoy off Pinto Gedong Light House. Course and speed as requisite up Southern Klang Strait and to Port Swettenham.

1530. Hauled in log.

1550. Slow.

1552. Stop.

1557. Came to with Starboard anchor in11 1/2 fathoms. Veered to 4 shackles.

1628. H.E. The Governor of Singapore disembarked. Leave to two watches to 1930.

1720. Submarines "L7", "L8" and "L20" secured alongside.


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5 March 1924

Port Swettenham

Lat 3.0, Long 101.38

Port Swettenham is now Port Klang.

10 on sick list

0750. Ash boat secured alongside.

1640. Cast off Ash Boat.


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6 March 1924

Port Swettenham

Lat 3.0, Long 101.38

11 on sick list

0945. H.M.S. "Marazion", "L7" and "L8" proceeded.

1010. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

1025. 1 Rating: placed under sentry's charge.

1630. Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos 82, 83, 84, 85.

1710. 1 Rating released from sentry's charge.


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7 March 1924

From Port Swettenham to Singapore and at Port Swettenham

Lat 3.0, Long 101.38

Position at 8 pm: Lat 2.58, Long 101.48

9 on sick list

1530. H.M. Submarine "L20" proceeded.

1600. Shortened in. H.E. The Governor of Singapore embarked.

1620. Weighed and proceeded as requisite out of harbour. 66 revolutions.

1730. Pinto Gedong Light: abeam (N45W).

7.39. Set course South. Streamed log.

1823. Altered course S53W.

1929. Sighted C. Rachado Light: S64E.

2205. C. Rachado Light: abeam 6 miles.

2220. Altered course S56 1/2E.

2230. 60 revolutions.

2313. Sighted Pulo Undan Light: S 66E. Rachado Light: N23W.


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8 March 1924

From Port Swettenham to Singapore and at Singapore

Position at Noon: Lat 1.21, Long 103.39

Position at 8 am plots onshore in central Malaya and has been disregarded.

10 on sick list

0230. Pulo Undan Light: abeam 4.5 miles.

0448. Sighted Tohor Light N76E, Pulo Undan Light: N41W.

1018. Pisang Light: abeam 7.4 miles.

1023. 55 revolutions.

1154. Altered course S77E.

1212. Altered course S80E.

1310. Altered course S84 1/2E.

1343. Sultan Shoal Light: abeam.

1351. Tree Island Light: abeam,

1424. Raffles Island Light: abeam 0.5 mile.

1430. Altered course N68E.

1500. Course and speed as requisite rounding St John's Island and to anchorage.

1556. Hauled in log.

1601. Stop.

1603. Let go Port anchor in 10 fathoms.

1605. Let go Starboard anchor. Moored 4 on each.

1630. On Swivel.

1610. H.E. The Governor of Singapore disembarked. "L7" and "L8" secured alongside.

1740. Read Warrant No. 86.

Leave to two watches 1800 to 0645.


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9 March 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

10 on sick list

0715. R.C. Church Party landed.

0820. Landed Nonconformist Church Parties.

1030. Divine Service.

1115. Church Parties returned on board.

Leave to two watches 1330 to 0645.

1425. H.M.S. "Hawkins" anchored.

1630. Evening Quarters.

H.M.S. "Petersfield" and "Bluebell" anchored.

1650. Discharged 2 Ratings to H.M.S. "Bluebell".

1840. Instructor Lieutenant Commander Masterton discharged to H.M.S. "Hawkins".


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10 March 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

9 on sick list

1330. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

1410. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

1430. Water boat secured alongside.

1600. Water boat cast off.


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11 March 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

8 on sick list

0705. Water boat secured astern.

0915. Discharged 5 Midshipmen to H.M.S. "Durban".

0925. Water boat cast off.

Hands employed covering guard rails and painting ship's side.

1230. H.M.S. "Carlisle" anchored.

1242. H.M.S. "Hawkins" anchored.

1255. 3 Ratings discharged to H.M.S. "Hawkins.

Hands employed painting cabins, scraping and painting on Upper Deck and painting ship's side.

1630. Evening Quarters. Discharged 2 Signalmen to Fort Canning.


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12 March 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

sick list 9

0600. H.M.S. "Petersfield" proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship.

0700. H.M.S. "Hawkins" and "Carlisle" proceeded.

0717. H.M. Submarine "L7" and "L8" proceeded.

0735. Water lighter secured alongside.

0810. Divisions and Prayers. Marine detachment to drill.

0930. Water boat cast off.

Hands painting cabins and ship's side and cleaning paintwork and boats.

1121. H.M. Tug "St Breock" secured alongside.

1720. One Stoker joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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13 March 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

sick list 9

0735. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.

1210. 1 Rating joined from Hospital.

1 Signalman joined from Fort Canning S.S.

1315. 1 Rating joined from H.M.S. "Marazion". First and second whaler and cutter fetching sand. Special painting party painting out cabins.

1405. 1 Rating joined from H.M.S. "Hollyhock".

1605. Boats returned with sand.


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14 March 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

9 on sick list

0705. Water boat secured alongside.

0910. Water boat cast off.

0919. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

Hands employed lubricating heels of booms and derricks, embarking fresh meat and overhauling whalers running gear.

On the left side of the page:

1000 Inst. Lieut-Commdr Lowe R.N. discharged to P&O S.S. "Karmala" for passage.

1430. H.M.S. "Marazion" anchored.

1615. H.M. Tug "St Breock" cast off and anchored.

2045 1 Rating: placed under sentry's charge.


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15 March 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

9 on sick list

0330. H.M. Submarine "L7" anchored.

0550. "L8" secured alongside.

0617. "L7" secured alongside. Hands cleaning ship.

0630. One Rating released from sentry's charge.

1700. Evening Quarters. Read Warrants Nos. 87 and 88.


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16 March 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

7 on sick list

0705. Landed R.C. Church Party.

0805. Landed Nonconformist Church Party.

0825. Water boat secured alongside.

1000. Divine Service.

1020. Water boat cast off.

1055. Church parties returned.


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17 March 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

11 on sick list

0830. H.M.T. "St Breock" proceeded with target in tow.

0845. H.M.S. Hollyhock proceeded.

1215. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" anchored.

1300. H.M.T. "St Breock" secured alongside in Keppel Harbour.

Hands scraping and painting hatches and stancheons and painting ship's side. Divers stripping and cleaning diving pump.


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18 March 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

11 on sick list

0955. Water lighter secured alongside.

1024. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" proceeded.

1255. Water lighter cast off.


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19 March 1924

Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

16 on sick list

0540. Marine Detachment landed.

0755. Marine Detachment returned on board.

1000. Starboard anchor aweigh.

1150. Guard paraded. H.E. the Governor passed in S.S. "Seabell".

1400. Lost overboard by accident Patt 171. Syringe Brass, large, 1 in No. and Patt. 780 Gauge feeler, 1 in No.

1415. H.M.S. "Hollyhock" anchored.

2005. 1 Rating lent to H.M.T. "St Breock".

2100. Commander Engineer Abrahams discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".


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20 March 1924

From Singapore to Hong Kong and at Singapore

Lat 1.26, Long 103.85

Position at 8 pm: Lat 1.30, Long 104.28

11 on sick list

0546. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

H.M. Submarines "L7" and "L8" proceeded.

0615. Anchor aweigh.

0620. Proceeded, pilot in charge. Course and speed as requisite up harbour.

0700. Entered basin. Tugs in charge.

0725. Secured alongside Section VII in Empire Dock.

0805. Commenced coaling.

0840. 1 Rating joined from Hospital, Penang.

Lost overboard by accident 4 Sinkers and 2 Fenders.

Hands taking in provisions and preparing for sea.

1000. 2 Ratings joined from Seletar W/T Station.

1045. Hands rigging Diving Pump and boat.

1135. 2 Signalmen joined from Fort Canning.

1300. Divers examining propeller.

1410. Finished Diving. Hands replaced Diving gear.

1500. 2 Ratings joined from Hospital.

1550. Coaling completed.

1600. Prepared for leaving harbour. Closed "B" doors.

1630. Cast off and proceeded, Pilot in charge. Course and speed as requisite. Tugs secured fore and aft.

1650. Slipped tugs.

1703. Stopped. Disembarked Pilot.

1711. Proceeded 72 revolutions. Course N86E.

1852. Sighted Horsburgh Light: N77 1/2E, Pan Reef Light: S33E.

1900. Altered course N70E.

1935. Sighted Tanjong Brakit Light: S79E.

2050. Horsburgh Light: abeam 1.7 miles.

2125. Tanjong Brakit Light: abeam 11.8 miles.

2130. Altered course N26E.

2200. Altered course N24E (for leeway).


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21 March 1924

From Singapore to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 2. 76, Long 105.31

Position at Noon: Lat 3.35, Long 105.69

Position at 8 pm: Lat 4.43, Long 106.27

16 on sick list

0400. Altered course N26E.

0500. Altered course N34 1/2E.

0550. Sighted Pulo Domar: N37E.

0600. Altered course N25E.

Watch scrubbing Upper Deck with sand.

0804. Pulo Domar: abeam 4 miles.

Hands cleaning ship.

1300. Altered course N34E.

Hands rigging canvas baths.


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22 March 1924

From Singapore to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 6.01, Long 107.35

Position at Noon: Lat 6.53, Long 107.71

Position at 8 pm: Lat 7.41, Long 108.32

14 on sick list

0810. Small Arms and Physical Drill.

0900. 70 revolutions.

1300. Altered course N33E.


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23 March 1924

From Singapore to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 8.78, Long 109.18

Position at Noon: Lat 9.30, Long 109.57

Position at 8 pm: Lat 10.26, Long 110.26

13 on sick list

1932. Altered course N26E.

2140. Passed H.M.S. "Iroquois" on port beam.


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24 March 1924

From Singapore to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 12.03, Long 111.16

Position at Noon: Lat 12.60, Long 111.38

Position at 8 pm: Lat 13.76, Long 111.86

12 on sick list

0800. Hands to Physical Drill and Small Arms Drill.

1000. Reduced to 60 revolutions.

1200. Altered course N28E.

2000. Altered course N34E.

2300. Put Clocks on 30 minutes.


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25 March 1924

From Singapore to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 15.03, Long 112.78

Position at Noon: Lat

Position at 8 pm: Lat 16.73, Long 113.38

12 on sick list

0000 Put Clocks on 30 minutes to Zone -8 Time.

0720. Altered course N22E.

1200. Reduced to 60 revolutions.1700. Altered course N3 1/2E.


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26 March 1924

From Singapore to Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 18.61, Long 113.55

Position at Noon: Lat 19.51, Long 113.58

Position at 8 pm: Lat 20.53, Long 113.58

12 on sick list

0000. 70 revolutions.

0800. Hands to Physical and Rifle Drill.

0930. Marines Detachment to Drill.

1000. Reduced to 66 revolutions.1300. Altered course N6 1/2E: Error Nil. 60 revolutions.

2023. Altered course N11E. Error Nil. 66 revolutions.


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27 March 1924

From Singapore to Hong Kong and at Hong Kong

Position at 8 am: Lat 22.09, Long 114.11

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0435. Commenced sounding every ten minutes.

0447. Sighted Gap Rock Light: N75E.

0450. Altered course N45E.

0544. Gap Rock Light: abeam 5.1 miles. Altered course N52E.

0550. Stopped sounding.

0600. Altered course N60E.

0606. Sighted H.M. Submarine "L3" on port beam carrying out attack with "L19".

0738. Altered course N20E.

0800. <- Ling Ting Island: West. -> Ling Ting Island: N71W. <- Hang Kong Chong: S59 1/2W

0806. Altered course N15W.

0834. H.M. Submarine "L19" broke surface on port beam.

0850. Altered course N31E.

0900. Course and speed as requisite through Sulphur Channel and up harbour.

0924. 55 revolutions.

0942. Slow.

0946. Stop.

0953. Secured to No. 6 Buoy.

Hands employed unrigging sea gear and lowering boats as required.

Three ratings discharged to hospital. Lieutenant Tuke joined from Tug "St Breock".

1130. H.M. Submarines "L7" and "L8" secured alongside.

1250. Escort landed with prisoner. 1 Rating discharged to Detention Barracks.

1315. Hands cleaning ship's side and lower booms. One ERA joined from H.M.S. "Marazion". One rating joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".

1415. Water lighter secured astern.

1540. Water lighter cast off. Escort returned aboard.


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28 March 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0900. Hands washing ship's side, unrigging boats' sailing gear and returning boats to Dockyard.

1330. Hands lowering and returning boats ti Dockyard.

1630. Evening Quarters.

1 Rating joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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29 March 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0615. Ash boat secured alongside.

0900. Water boat secured alongside.

1020. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

1021. Ash boat cast off.

1028. Water boat cast off.


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30 March 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

0915. Landed Church Parties.

1015. Divine Service.

1140. Church parties returned.


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31 March 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

5 on sick list

0742. Ammunition lighter alongside.

0745. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

0805. H.M.S. "Magnolia".

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands getting up ammunition and torpedoes.

0930. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

0940. Ash boat secured alongside.

1020. Ash boat cast off.

1050. French Gunboat "Craonne" secured to No. 5 Buoy.

1055. Ammunition lighter cast off.

1100. Torpedo lighter secured alongside.

1120. 1 Rating discharged to hospital.

1230. Lost overboard by accident, 1 Steel headed boat hook Patt. No. 345A.

1315. Hands returning ammunition and torpedoes and preparing boats for Dockyard.



LOG BOOK – APRIL 1924


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1 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

4 on sick list

0600. French Gunboat "Craonne" proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship.

0610. Ash boat secured alongside.

0730. Ash boat cast off.

0830. H.M. Submarines "L7" and "L8" cast off.

0852. Tugs secured.

0855. Slipped and proceeded alongside Tugs in charge.

0930. Secured alongside North Wall. Hands unreeving boats falls,

0950. "L8" and "L19" secured alongside.

1005. "L7" secured alongside.

Noon: Leave to two watches 1630 to 0700.

1300. Paid Ship's Company monthly payment. Hands getting out wires and boats falls and cleaning paintwork.

1610. 2 Ratings discharged to Hospital.

1630. Evening Quarters.


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2 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

2 on sick list

1155. 1 Rating discharged to Hospital.

1505. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1605. H.M.S. "Moth" secured inside basin.


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3 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

1030. 1 Engine Room Artificer discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1552. H.M.S. "Carlisle" secured to No. 8 Buoy.

1745. French cruiser "Altair" secured to No. 11 Buoy.


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4 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

3 on sick list

0920. H.M. Submarine "L19" proceeded.

1423. H.M.S. "Despatch" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1442. H.M. Submarine "L19" secured alongside.

On the left side of the page:

1700. Lieutenant P.B. MacDonald R.N. joined from S.S. "Kashmir".


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5 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

6 on sick list

1030. One Marine discharged to Hospital.

1303. 1 Leading Stoker joined from Hospital.


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6 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0655. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

0830. H.M.S. "Moth" proceeded". 1 Rating joined from Hospital.

0925. Landed R.C's, Wesleyans and Presbyterian Church parties.

1020. C. of E. Church Party proceeded to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1030 Congregational, Baptist and Methodist Church parties landed.

1110. C. of E. Church party returned.

1200. Church parties returned.

Leave to two watches 1330 to 0730.


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7 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

0830. Hands chipping anchors and cleaning out and painting Provision Rooms.

0845. "L33" proceeded.

0930. 1 Rating discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".

1300. Hands chipping anchors and scraping and painting out provision rooms, surveying and returning cordage and refitting boats fenders.

1455. "L33" secured inside basin.

1605. 1 Rating discharged to hospital.


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8 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list

0840. "L33" proceeded.

0935. 1 Rating discharged to Hospital.

1430. "L33" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.


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9 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list

0810. 1 Rating joined from Hospital.

0815. Marine Detachment landed for Drill.

1055. Marine Detachment returned.

Ship: Met: 1206 French Warship "Altair" proceeded

1330. Escort landed.

1410. Escort returned with one prisoner from Detention.


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10 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

0745. Ash boat secured alongside.

Hands employed chipping and painting stancheons, painting cabins and ships office, and chipping hawse pipes. Returning stores to Dockyard and painting out provision rooms.

1130. Ash boat cast off.

1310.. 1 Leading Signalman discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion"..

Hands painting out ships office, chipping and red leading after stancheons and boat deck rails.

On the left side of the page:

1500. Lieutenant H.E. Spragge R.N. joined from S.S. "Empress of Australia".


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11 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

1535. H.M.S. "Foxglove" secured to No. 11 Buoy.

1540. H.M.S. "Moth" secured alongside H.M.S. "Despatch".

1700. 3 Ratings discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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12 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

0830. 2 Ratings joined from Hospital.

Hands scrubbing decks, painting out cabins and returning wires and cordage to Dockyard.


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13 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

7 on sick list

0920. Wesleyans, Presbyterians and R.C. Church Parties landed.

1020. Congregationalist, Methodist and Baptist Church Parties landed.

1145. Church Parties returned.

1610. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured to No. 9 Buoy.

1700. 1 Rating joined from H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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14 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0715. Marine Detachment proceeded to Stonecutters Island for musketry course.

0805. H.M.S. "L19" proceeded.

0812. H.M.S. "L33" proceeded.

Hands moving stores to fore holds, returning and drawing wires, chipping and redleading stancheons.

1212. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.

1300. Lost overboard by accident, 1 lamp Patt. No. 275.

Hands employed as in forenoon.

1525. H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside H.M.S. Ambrose.

1600. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.


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15 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

0805. H.M.S. "L13" proceeded.

0807. H.M.S: "L33" proceeded.

Hands employed cleaning out provision hold and clearing sailroom and returning stores.

1330. U.S.S. "Stewart" secured to No. 10 Buoy.

1355. U.S.S. "Blackhawk" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

1413. H.M.S. "L13" secured alongside.

1430. H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1845. H.M.S. "Tarantula" proceeded.


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16 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

0800. Hands painting provision hold and returning stores and refitting life lines.

1110. 2 Ratings discharged to Hospital.

1300. Hands cleaning out fresh water tanks, chipping ship's side and making up wires for survey.

1340. 1 Rating joined from H.M.S. "Tamar".


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17 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

14 on sick list

0800. H.M.S. "L19" and "L33" proceeded.

0845. H.M.S. "L2" proceeded. Hands scraping and painting fresh water tanks, painting fore Mess Deck, rails and stancheons and refitting boats gear.

1115. Lieutenant Commander J. Cresswell R.N. discharged to R.N. Hospital.

1150. H.M.S. "L2" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1310. H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1312. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.

Hands employed as in forenoon.


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18 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

0930. Divisions. Landed R.C's, Presbyterian and Wesleyan Church Parties.

1000. Divine Service.

1030. Landed Baptist and Congregationalist Church Parties.

1140. Church Parties returned.

1605. H.M.S. "Moth" proceeded.


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19 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

1030. Lieutenant Dickson R.N. and two ratings discharged to S.S "China" for passage.


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20 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

0920. R.C's, Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church Parties landed.

1000. Divine Service.

1030. Baptist and Congregational Church Parties landed.

1230. Church Parties returned.


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21 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

0935. H.M.S. "L19" and "L8" cast off.

1012. Cast off from jetty. Tugs in charge.

1050. U.S.S. Black Hawke.

1115. H.M.S. "L8" and "L19" secured alongside.

1130. 1 Rating joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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22 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0647. H.M.S. "L33" proceeded.

H.M.S. "L19" proceeded.

0700. Provision party proceeded to Kowloon.

Hands getting up empties and preparing fro provisioning.

0825. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

1040. Lieutenant T.E.K. Donaldson R.N. discharged to Hospital.

1300. Hands scraping and painting Boats crutches, drawing wires from Dockyard and painting anchors.

1420. Provision lighter alongside.

1540. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.

H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1600. 1 Rating discharged to Hospital.

1827. H.M.S. "Despatch" secured to No. 7 Buoy.


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23 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

1010. H.M.S. "Ambrose" shifted to No. 8 Buoy with H.M.S. "L2", "L15", "L3".

1335. 1 Rating joined from H.M.S. "Carlisle".

1430. 1 gallon jar of rum broken by accident.

1530. U.S.S. "Helena" secured to No. 11 Buoy.


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24 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0740. H.M.S. "Hawkins" secured alongside North Arm.

0815. H.M.S. "Moth" secured to E. end West Wall.

Hands drawing stores and painting Mess Deck.

0820. 1 Rating returned from Hospital.

0950. 1 Rating joined from H.M.S. "Hawkins".

1040. 1 Rating discharged to Hospital.

1045. 2 Ratings discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1250. U.S.S. "Sacramento" secured to No. 13 Buoy.

Hands getting in stores, fitting dressing lines, scraping and lubricating cross-heads of boats davits.

1615. 1 Rating discharged to H.M.S. "Carlisle".

1620. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No. 11 Buoy.

1720. Hands to bathe.


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25 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0810. U.S.S. "Ashville" proceeded.

0930. U.S.S. "Rizal", "Hart", "Bittern" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

1015. 1 Rating joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1425. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured to No. 9 Buoy.


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26 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

0815. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured alongside West Wall.

0905. U.S.S. "Sacramento" proceeded.

1045. U.S.S. "Hulbert", "Noa", "Preble", "Sicard" and "Pruitt" secured to Nos. 4 Buoy and 6 Buoy.

1320. U.S.S. "Whipple" secured to No..6 Buoy.


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27 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

0740. U.S.S. "Finch" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

0925. Divine Service.

0930. R.C., Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church Parties landed.

1030. Baptist, Methodist and Congregational Church Parties landed.

1230. Church Parties returned.


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28 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

0915. H.M.S. "Cicala" arrived and secured to No. 14 Buoy.

0935. Lieutenant Commander J. Creswell joined from Hospital.

0945. 1 rating discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".


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29 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

1000. 1 Rating discharged to Hospital.


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30 April 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0730. Hands rigging diving boat and painting davits, funnels and cowls.

0830. Exercised Divers.

0945. H.M.S. "Cicala" proceeded.

1300. Hands painting Mess Deck, funnel casing and rails and working cables.

Diving party replacing Diving gear.



LOG BOOK – MAY 1924


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1 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

0600. Watch furling forecastle awnings and sweeping down decks.

0730. Hands painting and scrubbing out Mess Deck and painting on Boat Deck.

0840. U.S.S. "Rizal", "Hart" and "Whipple" proceeded to sea.

0900. H.M. Submarine "L8" and "L15" proceeded.

1010. 1 Rating discharged to "Marazion".

1115. Two ratings discharged to hospital.

Noon: Leave to two watches 1630 to 0700.

1300. Pain monthly payment.

1315. H.M. Submarine "L8" secured alongside.

1405. H.M.S. "L15" secured alongside H.M.S "Ambrose".

Hands make and mend clothes.

1635. U.S.S. "Whipple" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

1700. Evening Quarters.

1715. H.M.S. "Tarantula" secured to No. 14 Buoy.

1750. U.S.S. "Helena" secured to No. 12 Buoy.


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2 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

1240. Cast off and proceeded with tugs in charge.

1308. Secured to No. 5 Buoy.

1315. One rating joined from H.M.S. "Tarantula".

1500. Slipped and proceeded with tugs in charge.

1530. Secured in Dry Dock.

2015. Marine Detachment returned from Stonecutters Island Range.


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3 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0730. Hands employed scraping ship's bottom in Dry Dock.

1330. H.M.S. "Petersfield", Despatch", "Bluebell", "L15" and "L33" proceeded.

1510. H.M.S. "L8" proceeded.


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4 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0925. R.C., Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church Parties landed.

1025. Baptist, Methodist and Congregational Church Parties landed.

1030. Divine Service.

1125. Church Parties returned.


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5 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

0700. Seamen ratings discharged to Stonecutters Island for Range.

1315. 1 Rating rejoined from Hospital.

Hands painting mast and yards and reeving boats falls,

1520. 1 Rating discharged to "Ambrose".


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6 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

0640. USS "Hulbert" proceeded.

0830. Dressed ship in honour of Anniversary of Accession of H.M. King George V.

0905. H.M. Submarine "L7" and "L19" proceeded.

1028. 1 Rating joined from "Marazion".

1545. H.M.S. "L7" and "L19" secured inside basin.


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7 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

0815. Marine Detachment landed for Drill.

0905. H.M.S. "L7" and "L19" proceeded.

1125. Marine Detachment returned.

1430. H.M.S. "L7" and "L19" returned.

1605. 3 Ratings returned to Hospital.


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8 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

1100. Left dock.

1125. Secured alongside West Wall, East End.

1550. 1 Rating joined from "Marazion".


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9 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

10 on sick list

0807. U.S.S. "Pruitt", "Noa", "Hulbert", "Sicard", "William J. Preston", "Preble" and "Rizal" sailed.

0821. U.S.S. "Helena" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

1008. Shifted to West End, West Wall.

1500. 1 Rating joined from Hospital.

1700. Range Party returned from Stonecutters Island. U.S.S. "Pruitt" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

1810. U.S.S. "Rizal" and "Noa" secured to Nos. 2 and 4 Buoys.


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10 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

1022. Lieutenant T.K. Donaldson joined from Hospital.

1255. 2 Ratings joined from Hospital.

1 Rating discharged to "Marazion".

Hands make and mend clothes.

1600. 4 Ratings discharged to Hospital.


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11 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

8 on sick list

0800 Dressed ship in honour of Joan of Arc's Commemoration Day.

0935. C. of E. Church Party proceeded to H.M.S: Tamar. R.C., Wesleyan and Presbyterians landed.

1035. Nonconformist and Baptist Church Parties landed.

1020. Lieut J.I.M. Ashby R.N. and 28 ratings joined from S.S. Laomedon.

1220. Church Parties returned.

1700. Evening Quarters.

1 Rating discharged to "Ambrose".


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12 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 10

0840. 3 Ratings joined from Hospital.

1245. 1 Rating discharged to "Tamar".

1300. Discharged 8 ratings to S.S. "Helenus" for passage.

Hands employed painting and refitting Boats Falls.


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13 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 11

0705. Divisions. Party proceeded to Kowloon. Remaining hands preparing for provisioning.

1045. Provision lighter alongside.

1115. French Gunboat "Craonne".

1420. Lieutenant H.W. D'Arcy Evans R.N. discharged to HMS "Tamar".

1600. 4 Ratings discharged to Hospital.

1630. Watch employed stowing provisions.

1730. Provisioning completed.


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14 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 8

0545. U.S.S. "Hart" proceeded.

Hands sweeping down decks.

0730. Hands drawing Carpenter and Gunner "T"'s stores and fitting awnings.

0902. H.M.S. "L2" proceeded.

0955. H.M.S. "Robin" arrived.

1045. 1 Rating discharged to Hospital.

1400. Colours half masted. Funeral of the late Able Seaman Harold Webster of H.M.S. "Carlisle". He drowned on 11 May 1924.

1430 Colours re-hoisted

1650. 1 Rating discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".


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15 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 8

0830. 4 Ratings returned from Hospital.

1000. H.M.S. "L2" secured alongside H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1120. U.S.S. "Helena" proceeded.

1330. 1 rating joined from "Ambrose".

1345. 2 ratings joined from Hospital.

1530. U.S.S. "Helena" secured to No. 12 Buoy.

1610. 1 rating discharged to "Ambrose".


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16 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 10

1525. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.

1720. H.M.S. "L7" secured alongside.

One rating joined from "Ambrose".

1900. 1 Rating discharged to Hospital.


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17 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 9

0915. Lieutenant P.B. MacDonald and 8 Ratings discharged to S.S. "Plassy" for passage.

0930. U.S.S. "Sicard" secured to No. 6 Buoy.

1240. 1 Rating returned from Hospital.


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18 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

sick list 11

0920. R.C's, Wesleyan and Presbyterian Church Parties landed.

0950. C. of E. Church Party proceeded to Tamar.

1014. 5 Ratings joined from Hospital.

1030. Baptist and Congregational Church Parties landed.

1135. Reverent W. Gill R.N. discharged to Hospital.

1230. Church Parties returned.

1300. 2 ratings discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

1400. 2 ratings discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".


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19 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

13 on sick list

0835. H.M.S. "L7" proceeded.

Hands canvasing boats slings, drawing stores and employed as requisite.

0955. Ash boat alongside.

1015. 1 Rating discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1040. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

1100. Ash boat cast off.

1140. H.M.S. "L7" secured alongside.

1300. Hands holystoning boat deck and canvasing boat's slings.

1330. 1 Rating discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1515. 1 Rating discharged to H.M.S. "Ambrose".

Ammunition lighter secured alongside.

1600. 5 Ratings discharged to Hospital.

1700. H.M.S. "L7" and "L19" proceeded.


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20 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

12 on sick list

0740. Torpedo lighter alongside.

Hands getting out torpedoes and stowing ammunition.

0815. Ammunition lighter cast off.

0855. Torpedo lighter cast off.

1010. Ammunition lighter alongside.

Hands embarking and striking down ammunition.

1140. Torpedo lighter alongside.

1150. 1 Rating discharged to Hospital.

1255. H.M.S. "Robin" proceeded.

Hands stowing ammunition and embarking torpedoes.

1420. 2 Ratings joined from Hospital.

1520. Torpedo lighter cast off.

Ammunition lighter cast off.

1615. 1 Rating discharged to "Ambrose".

1640. 1 Rating joined from "Ambrose.


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21 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

9 on sick list

1045. Store lighter alongside.

1130. H.M.S. "Moth" secured alongside North Arm.

1135. Store lighter cast off.

1240. 1 Rating joined from Hospital.

1625. 1 Rating discharged to "Carlisle", 1 to "Marazion" and 1 to "Ambrose".


Record of observation for deviation.

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22 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

0805. U.S.S. "Bittern" proceeded.

0845. Commenced basin trial.

1100. 1 Rating discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1105. Basin trial completed.

1135. Tugs secured.

1140. Cast off from jetty. Course and speed as requisite.

1158. Stop.

1200. Secured to No. 7 Buoy. Tugs cast off.

1300. Hands employed drawing boats from Dockyard and hoisting boats.

1400. One rating discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1430. Two ratings joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1630. 4 Ratings discharged to Hospital.

1635. 1 Rating joined from "Ambrose".

1705. Tug "St Monance" secured astern.

1745. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1800. Commenced swinging ship.

1900. Swinging completed, tug cast off.


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23 May 1924

Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

11 on sick list

0700. Coal lighters alongside.

Commenced coaling.

1230. H.M.S. "Ambrose" proceeded into dock.

1355. 1 Rating joined from Kowloon Depot.

1420. 3 Ratings joined from Hospital.

1500. Lieutenant S.A. Thompson joined from Hospital.

1605. 1 Marine rejoined from R.N. Canteen.

1615. 1 Prisoner at large discharged to H.M.S. "Tamar".

1650. Two ratings joined from "Tamar".

1653. Completed coaling.

1710. Hands cleaning ship and securing for sea.

1815. 4 Ratings joined from "Ambrose".

1840. 2 Ratings joined from Hospital.


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24 May 1924

From Hong Kong, To Video Island, or At Hong Kong

Lat 22.3, Long 114.2

Position at 8 pm: Lat 30.01, Long 115.66

13 on sick list0715. Ash boat secured alongside.

0741. Water boat secured alongside.

0800. Dressed ship in honour of Empire Day.

0805. Hands rigging diving boat.

0915. 1 Rating joined From "Tamar".

On the left side of the page:

0915. Reverent Father E.H. Purcell and Reverent R.R. Churchill joined ship.

1000. Surgeon Lieutenant Commander (D) M.F. Hopson R.N. joined ship.

0940. Divers clearing Main Inlet Valve.

Hands hoisting boats and preparing for sea.

1145. Undressed ship. Slipped and proceeded as requisite out of harbour.

1220. Passed Lye Mun Pass.

1248. Tathong Point Light: N 1/2 mile. Altered course East.

1300. Commenced steam trial, 72 revolutions.

1303. Altered course N75E.

1305. -> E. Ninepin: N35E. <- Ninepins: N22E. <- Tathong Point: N80W.

1500. Completed steam trial. 68 revolutions.

1906. Sighted Chilang Point Light: N21E.

1942. Chilang Point Light: abeam 9.5 miles.


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25 May 1924

From Hong Kong to Video Island

Position at 8 am: Lat 23.30, Long 117.47

Position at Noon: Lat 23.70, Long 118.01

Position at 8 pm: Lat 24.63, Long 119.26

12 on sick list

0059. Sighted Breaker Point Light: N7E.

0142. Breaker Point Light: abeam 15 miles.

0436. Sighted Good Hope Cape Light: N31W.

0443. Sighted High Lamock Light: N40E.

0500. Altered course N52E.

0659. High Lamock Light: abeam 43 miles.

0958. Brothers Island: abeam 3.9 miles.

1000. Altered course N51E.

1200. Altered course N52E.

2010. Sighted Ocksen Light: N24 1/2E.

2214. Ocksen Light: abeam 9.5 miles. Altered course N44E.

2330. Sighted Turnabout Island Light: N20E.


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26 May 1924

From Hong Kong to Video Island

Position at 8 am: Lat 26.33, Long 120.58

Position at Noon: Lat 26.91, Long 120.99

Position at 8 pm: Lat 28.15, Long 121.88

13 on sick list

0128. Turnabout Island Light: abeam 8.3 miles.

0345. Sighted Tung Kuen Light.

0432. Tung Kuen Light: abeam.

0610. Alligator Island: N, -> Tung Yung Island: N35W.

0615. Altered course N8E.

0930. Altered course N48E.

1028. Sighted H.M.S: "L7".

1108. "L7" dived.

1150. "L7" broke surface and joined up.

1300. Altered course N34 1/2E.

1503. Sighted H.M.S. "L19".

1510. "L19" dived.

1550. "L19" broke surface and joined up.

2111. Sighted Hieshan Island Light: N18E.


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27 May 1924

From Hong Kong to Lu Wang Anchorage and at Lu Wang Anchorage

Computed position: Lat 29.7, Long 122.2

10 on sick list

0016. Hieshan Island Light: abeam 8.9 miles. Altered course N4 1/2E.

0453. Ki Lung Yu: S56W. Dai Wan (511): S71W. -> Kueshan Island: S78W.

0454. Course as requisite to Nupi Shan Channel.

0509. Ki Lung Yu: S47 1/2W. Dai Wan (511): S61 1/2W. -> Kueshan: S73W.

0542. 60 revolutions.

0558. <- Chit Kuk: S5W. -> Kun Su Wan: S42W. Mouse Island: N78 1/2W.

0600. Altered course N89W.

0614. Mouse Island: N. 4 cables.

0635. Altered course N47W.

0645. Starboard Tack Island: abeam S47W.

0648. Tinker Island: abeam 0.9 mile.

0714. Altered course N.

0733. Slow.

0737. Stop.

0739 Came to with Port anchor in 7 1/2 fathoms. Veered to 3 1/2 shackles.

0815. H.M.S. "L7" and "L19" secured alongside.

1440. H.M.S. "Marazion" anchored 2.5 cables 270 degrees.


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28 May 1924

From Lu Wang Anchorage to Shanghai and at Lu Wang Anchorage

Computed position: Lat 29.7, Long 122.2

8 on sick list

1315. 1 Able Seaman joined from H.M.S. "Marazion" for cell punishment.

1600. H.M.S. "L7" and "L19" proceeded.

Hands tricing up ladders and preparing for sea.

1625. Anchors aweigh.

1627. Proceeded. Course S3W, 68 revolutions.

1652. Altered course S47E.

1728. Tinker Island: abeam 6 cables.

1745. Altered course N58E.

1800. Altered course N63E.

1903. Sighted Tong Ting Light: N48E.

1953. Sighted Loka Light: N20W. Tong Ting: N30E.

2021. Tong Ting Light: abeam 2.7 miles.

2030. Sighted Steep Island Light.

2200. Course and speed as requisite for closing wreck of S.S. "Glen Amoy" on Eastern corner of Video Island. An inquiry of her grounding was held at the British Consulate in Kobe: http://www.plimsoll.org/resources/SCCLibraries/WreckReports2002/20571.asp She was refloated on 11 June 1924.

2210. Stopped and communicated with S.S. "Glen Amoy".

2355. Proceeded.

2300. Course N3E. 68 revolutions.

2333. Elgar Island Light: N47W. Steep Island Light: S88W.


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29 May 1924

From Lu Wang Anchorage to Shanghai and at Shanghai

Position at 8 am: Lat 31.20, Long 121.86

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

8 on sick list

0026. Sighted Bonham Island Light: N36W.

0100. Elgar Island Light: N53 1/2W. Steep Island Light: S10W. Bonham Light: N35 1/2W.

0128. Altered course N37W.

0230. Course as requisite through Bonham Strait.

0300. Button Island Light: S87E 1.1 mile. Altered course N3E, 54 revolutions.

0319. Altered course N17W.

0357. Bonham Light: N71W. Gutzlaff Light: S25W.

0400. Altered course N25E.

0515. Altered course N57W.

0550. Altered course N72W.

0628. Fairway Bell Buoy: abeam to port 7 cables. Course as requisite in South Channel.

0710. 68 revolutions. 0710 Passed Tungsha Light Vessel.

0944. Stop. Course and speed as requisite off Wusung River Entrance.

1000. Proceeded as requisite up Wusung River.

1005. Passed Breakwater Beacon.

1126. Slow.

1129. Stop.

1139. Secured to Naval Buoy, Shanghai.

1530. Paid Monthly Payment.

1703. H.M.S. "Scarab" arrived.

1750. Tug "Victoria" secured astern.

1950. Tug "Victoria" towing stern round.

2130. Stern secured to buoy.

Moored fore and aft.


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30 May 1924

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

8 on sick list

0830. Hands detailed as Royal Guard. Hands painting cables and chutes and cleaning ship.

0900. French cruiser "Colmar" proceeded out of harbour.

1030. Water boat secured alongside.

1115. French battleship "Jules Ferry" arrived.

H.M.S. "Scarab" proceeded out of harbour.

1350. Waterboat cast off.

1940. H.M.S. "Scarab" secured alongside H.M.S. "Cricket".


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31 May 1924

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

8 on sick list

0540. H.M.S. "Scarab" proceeded out of harbour.

1315. U.S.S. "Tracey", "John D. Edwards", "Barker", "Whipple" and "Borrie" left.

1520. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured alongside H.M.S. "Cricket".

1600. French Gunboat "Maliceuse" left.

One rating joined from "Marazion".



LOG BOOK – JUNE 1924


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1 June 1924

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

10 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

Leave to Starboard watch 0830 to 0730 June third.

0930. Landed R.C. Church party.

0950. Landed C. if E. Church party.

1130. Church parties returned.

Leave to second Part Port watch 1330 to 0700.

1350. U.S.S. "Smith Thompson" proceeded.

1700. Evening Quarters.


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2 June 1924

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

11 on sick list

0715. Water boat secured alongside.

0900. Guard cleaning equipment.

0945. Water boat cast off.

0955. Guard landed for drill, remaining hands scrubbing gig and painting stem.

1015. 1 Rating joined from "Marazion".

1125. Water boat alongside.

1135. Guard returned.

1230. Ash boat alongside.

On the left side of the page:

1313. Inst. Lieutenant A.A. Grant R.N., Lieutenant E.S.J. Edmonston R.N., Commander Engineer G.B. Pike R.N. and Warrant Engineer F.C. Bowman R.N. joined ship from S.S: "Morea" for passage.

1400. Water boat cast off. One Able Seaman discharged from cell punishment to "Marazion".

1545. Ash boat cast off.


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3 June 1924

Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

sick list 10

0740. Guard of 1 Officer and 36 ratings landed

0800. Marine Guard paraded. Dressed ship in honour of birth of H.M. King George V.

0850. Guard returned.

0930. Hands cleaning ship.

1330. 1 Engine Room Artificer joined from Hospital.

1854. Undressed ship.


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4 June 1924

From Shanghai to Wei Hai Wei and at Shanghai

Lat 31.4, Long 121.6

sick list 13

0840. Ash boat secured alongside.

0940. Ash boat cast off.

1140. H.M.S. "L7" and "L19" proceeded.

1205. Slipped and proceeded as requisite out of harbour. H.M.S. "Marazion", "L7" and "L19" in company.

1400. Passed Woosung Breakwater Buoy. AS requisite in Yang tse River.

1530. Slow. AS requisite to anchorage. H.M.S. "Marazion" parted company.

1537. Came to with Port anchor in 6 fathoms, veered to 4 1/2 shackles.

1630. H.M.S. "L7" and "L19" proceeded.

2052. Anchor aweigh, proceeded 68 revolutions, course as requisite in S. Channel.

2100. 72 revolutions.

2134. Passed Kintoan Light: 0.5 mile distant.

2243. Passed Tungsha Light Vessel: 0,5 mile distant.

2333. Passed Fairway Bell Buoy. Course S64 1/2E.

2340. Altered course S86 1/2E.

2400. N. Saddle Light S66E. Gutzlaff Light S21 1/2W.


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5 June 1924

From Shanghai to Wei Hai Wei

Position at 8 am: Lat 32.41, Long 122.65

Position at Noon: Lat 33.15, Long 122.71

Position at 8 pm: Lat 34.76, Long 122.88

13 on sick list

0025. Altered course N41 1/2E.

0046. Sighted Shaweishan Light: N16W.

0115. Altered course N7 1/2E.

0121. Gutzlaff Light: S38 1/2W. N. Saddle Light: S28 1/2E. Shaweishan Light: N33 1/2W.

0234. Shaweishan Light: abeam 12 miles.

1300. Altered course N8 1/2W.

1430. H.M. Submarines "L7" and "L19" joined.

2200. 68 revolutions.


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6 June 1924

Position at 8 am: Lat 37.01, Long 122.90

Position at Noon: Lat 37.58, Long 122.50.

12 on sick list

0530. Sighted land off port bow.

0600. Altered course N7 1/2W.

0629. Sharp Peak: N61W.

0846. Sighted N.E. Promontory Light: N25W.

0900. Altered course N22E.

0940. Alceste Island: N50W. N.E. Promontory Light House: N58 1/2W. -> Mashan To: N81 1/2W.

1000. Commenced Zig Zagging for submarine attack. Mean course N49W.

1046. -> Alceste Island: S77 1/2W. -> Bluff Point: S60 1/2W. N.E. Promontory Light House: S30 1/2W.

1124. Sighted Submarine on surface: S53W 9 miles.

1130. Sighted Submarine on surface N88W 8 miles.

1150. Altered Mean Course N85W.

1200. Chiming Island: S14W. Chung San: S17E. Stanley Mt: S26E.

1206. Submarine broke surface S6E 5 miles.

1221. Submarine broke surface S3E 3 miles.

1230. Ceased Zigzagging.

1300. Course as requisite for Wei Hai Wei entrance.

1333. Entered Western Entrance. Speed as requisite.

1343. Stop.

1345. Let go Port anchor in 7 1/2 fathoms.

1347. Let go Starboard anchor, moored 4 shackles on each, position 018 degrees, 100 yards from No. 5 Berth.

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1400. Discharged Lieutenant W.St.E. Edmonston R.N. to H.M.S. "Hawkins". Discharged Warrant Engineer N.G. Pike and 1 Rating to H.M.S. "Despatch".

1435. Discharged 6 Ratings to R.N. Sick Quarters.

1500. Discharged Lieutenant S:A:M. Thomson R.N. to Sick Quarters.

1550. Discharged Inst. Lieutenant A.A. Grant R.N. to H.M.S. "Diomede".

1425. H.M. Submarines "L7", "L8", "L15", "L33" secured alongside.

1625. H.M.S. "Magnolia" arrived.

1700. Commander Engineer F.C. Bowman discharged to H.M.S. "Magnolia".

1900. H.M.S. "Diomede" proceeded.

2055. Surgeon Lieutenant Commander (D) M.F. Hopson and Reverent Father R.H. Purcell discharged to shore.

2155. H.M.S. "Diomede anchored.


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7 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0645. Ash boat alongside.

0810. Divisions. Aired Night clothing. Hands cleaning ship.

1040 2 Ratings joined from H.M.S. "Despatch".

1140. Ash boat cast off.


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8 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0845. Nonconformist Church Party landed.

0915. R.C. Church Party landed.

1030. Divine Service.

1130. Discharged 1 rating to hospital.

1200. Church parties returned.


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9 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0535. H.M.S. "L7", "L8", "L19, "L15 and "L33" cast off and proceeded. Hands preparing for coaling.

0615. Coal lighter secured alongside.

1211. H.M.S. "L7" arrived and anchored.

1245. H.M.S. "L15" arrived and anchored.

Hands piped down until completion of coaling.

1505. H.M.S. "L33" arrived and anchored.

1535. Coaling completed starboard side.

1615. H.M.S. "L8", "L19 and "L33" secured alongside. H.M.S. "Petersfield" arrived. Hands cleaning ship.

1745. Coaling completed. Lighters cast off.


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10 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0730. Hands rigging diving boat.

0820. H.M.S. "Hawkins", "Diomede" and "Despatch proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship's side and paintwork. Exercised Divers.

1230. H.M.S. "Hawkins", "Diomede" and "Despatch anchored.

Hands cleaning paintwork and ship's side. Exercised Divers.

1355. 1 Rating joined from Hospital.


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11 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0725. Ash boat secured alongside.

0820. H.M.S. "Hawkins", "Diomede" and "Despatch proceeded. Hands cleaning down aloft, cleaning paintwork and ship's side.

0850. H.M.S. "L7", "L19" and "L15" proceeded.

1105. 1 Rating discharged to hospital.

1230. H.M.S. "Despatch" and "Diomede" anchored.

1310. H.M.S. "L7" secured alongside.

Hands washing ship's side, painting masts and yards and derricks and mustering kits.

1430. H.M.S. "L15" secured alongside.

1515. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.

1521. H.M.S. "Hawkins" anchored.

1720. Discharged 1 Signalman to Shore Signal Station.


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12 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0645. Target party, 1 Petty Officer and 12 hands proceeded to "St. Breock".

0845. H.M.S. "Hawkins proceeded, "Despatch" and "Diomede" in company.

0900. H.M.S. "L7", "L15" and "L19" proceeded.

0905. H.M.S. "Magnolia" proceeded.

1020. H.M.S. "L8" and "L33" proceeded.

1315. H.M.S: "Despatch" and "Magnolia anchored.

1355. H.M.S. "Diomede" anchored.

1404. H.M.S. "Hawkins" anchored.

1450. Target party returned on board.

1637. H.M.S. "Magnolia" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1645. H.M.S. "L7" secured alongside.

1650. H.M.S. "L15" secured alongside.

1710. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.

1720. 4 Ratings joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1735. H.M.S. "L8" secured alongside.

1745. H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside.

1945. 1 Rating joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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13 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

1020. Range ammunition party left ship.

1120. 1 Rating discharged to Hospital.

1130. Range ammunition party returned.

1600. Discharged 1 Officer's Cook to "Magnolia".

2107. R.F.A. "Ruthenia" arrived.


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14 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0720. 1 Rating joined from R.F.A. "Ruthenia".

0725. Ash boat alongside.

0810. Divisions with night clothing.

Hands cleaning ship.

1020. Ash boat cast off.

1030. H.M.S: "Marazion" shifted to No. 4 berth.

1035. Guard paraded. Officer of Armed Guard received on board.

1602. H.M.S. "Magnolia" proceeded.

1917. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.


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15 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0845. Nonconformist Church Party landed.

0900. R.C. Church Party landed.

1030. Divine Service.

1055. Church Parties returned.


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16 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0555. H.M.S. "Petersfield" proceeded alongside Iron Pier.

0750. Ash boat alongside.

1000. Discharged 1 Rating to Hospital for duty.

1115. Ash boat cast off.

1705. H.M.S. "Petersfield" sailed.

1705. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 3 Buoy.


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17 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0135. Commenced ringing fog bell.

0750. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured alongside Iron Pier. Ash boat secured alongside.

0905. Ash boat cast off.

1110. H.M.S. "L33", "L8" and "L19" proceeded.

1330. Discharged 1 Rating to "Marazion".

1420. H.M.S. "Marazion" anchored.

1505. H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside.

1535. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.

1505. H.M.S. "L8" secured alongside.


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18 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0650. Sent Target Party to "St. Breock".

0740. Sailmakers party landed.

0945. H.M.S. "Hawkins", "L7", "L8" and "L19" proceeded.

1150. Discharged one rating to hospital.

1210. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.

1218. H.M.S: "L8" secured alongside.

Hands painting masts and yards, ship's side and in after flat.

1317. "L7" secured alongside.

1326. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.


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19 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0800. H.M.S. "L7", "L8, "L15" proceeded.

0810. Hands painting on Boat Deck, Ship's side and after flat.

0850. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0937. H.M.S. "L19" proceeded.

1000. H.M.S. "L33" proceeded.

1215. Ash boat secured alongside.

1255. H.M.S. "L7" and "L8" secured alongside.

Hands painting on Boat Deck, ship's side and after flat.

1400 Ash boat cast off.

1600. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured alongside.

1620. H.M.S. "L15" secured alongside.

2000. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

2245. H.M.S. "Hawkins" anchored.


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20 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

Sick list not recorded

0600. Hands cleaning ship, painting superstructure and rigging after derrick.

0715. Ash boat secured alongside.

0820. H.M.S. "Petersfield" proceeded.

0830. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0830. H.M.S. "Diomede" proceeded.

Hands disembarking torpedoes, painting Ships Side and as above.

1004. H.M.S. "L8" proceeded to Iron Pier..

1147. H.M.S: "Marazion" anchored.

1150. H.M.S. "Diomede" anchored.

1312. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

Hands employed as in forenoon.

1625. H.M.S. "L8" secured alongside.


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21 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0730. Ash boat secured alongside.

1550. Landed Funeral Party.

1630. Colours half masted, the funeral of the late Mr Gatty, Master of RFA "Francol". Captain Edward Gattey R.F.A. died from malaria the previous day at he Royal Naval Hospital, Liu Kung, Wei Hai Wei. From: http://www.historicalrfa.org/rfa-francol-ship-information

1730. Funeral Party returned.

1800. Re-hoisted colours.


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22 June 1924

Place

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

0800. Dressed ship in honour of anniversary of Coronation of H.M. King George V.

0845. Nonconformist Church Party landed.

0900. Divisions. R.C. Church Party landed.

0930. Divine Service.

1110. Church Parties returned on board.


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23 June 1924

Place

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0517. H.M.S. "Despatch" anchored.

0650. Ash boat secured alongside.

0835. 1 Rating joined from H.M.S. "Despatch".

0930. Hands exercised boat sailing.

0945. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

1055. H.M.S: "L7" and "L15" proceeded.

1100. Ash boat cast off.

1245. H.M.S. "Despatch" anchored.

1310. H.M.S. "L7" secured alongside.

Hands cleaning out boats.


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24 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0730. Ash boat alongside.

1020. Ash boat cast off.

1050. Boat's crews exercised sailing.


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25 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0700. Ash boat alongside.

0830. H.M.S. "Marazion", "Petersfield", "Hawkins" and "Despatch".

0900. H.M.S. "L15", "L7", "L19", "L8" and "L33" proceeded.

1050. Carried out Standard Swimming test alongside ship.

1355. H.M.S: "Hawkins" anchored.

1440. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1450. H.M.S. "L8" secured alongside.

1455. H.M.S. "Despatch" anchored.

1630. H.M.S. "L15" secured alongside.

1720. H.M.S: "Marazion" anchored.

1750. H.M.S: "L19" secured alongside.

1837. H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside.


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26 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0705. Ash boat alongside.

0820. "H.M.S. "Marazion", "L33", "L19", "L15", "L7" and "L8" proceeded to sea.

Hands painting on boat deck, cleaning paintwork on promenade deck and mustering kits.

0945. U.S.S. "General Alava" secured to No. I Buoy.

1100. Ash boat cast off.

1453. H.M.S. "L7" secured.

1524. H.M.S. "L19" secured.

1537. H.M.S. "L8" secured.

1537. H.M.S. "Marazion" anchored.

1546. H.M.S. "L15" secured.

1600. H.M.S. "L33" secured.


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27 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0400. U.S.S. "General Alava" sailed.

0630. Carried out standard swimming test.

0730. Ash boat secured alongside.

Hands painting on promenade deck, and upper deck.

1000. 1 Rating returned from hospital.

1028. Ash boat cast off.


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28 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0710. Ash boat alongside.

1030. Ash boat cast off.

1120. 1 Rating discharged to Hospital.

1730. 2 Ratings discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

2115. 2 Ratings joined from "Marazion".


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29 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0845. Nonconformist Church Party landed.

0900. Divisions. R.C. Church Party landed.

0930. Divine Service.

1110. Church Parties landed. The log keeper wrongly wrote "landed", it should be: returned on board.


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30 June 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0735. Ash boat alongside.

0830. Hands preparing for General Drill.

0918. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

0930. Hands exercised at General Drill.

1015. Ash boat cast off.

1110. Evolutions completed. Hands replacing gear.

1650. 1 Rating discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

2000. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

2100. All Submarines proceeded.



LOG BOOK – JULY 1924


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1 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0600. Hands cleaning ship.

0617. H.M.S. "Despatch" anchored.

0725. Ash boat secured alongside.

0830. Hands fitting port lower booms.

0900. 1 Rating joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1020. H.M.S. "Petersfield" proceeded.

1030. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.

1035. Ash boat cast off.

1035. H.M.S: "Hawkins" proceeded.

1048. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1120. 1 Rating discharged to hospital.

Leave to two watches 1630 to 2130.

1300. Paid monthly payment.

Hands painting on Boat and Upper Decks.

1616. H.M.S. "Hawkins anchored.

1625. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No. 2 buoy.

1645. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1630. Evening Quarters.


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2 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0730. Ash boat alongside.

0830. Marines landed for Drill.

0950. Ash boat cast off.

1120. Carried out Standard Swimming Test.

1745. H.M.S. "Carlisle" and "Durban" arrived.

1803. H.M.S. "L20" secured alongside.

1807. H.M.S. "L7" secured alongside.

1830. H.M.S. "L8" secured alongside.

1850. 1850 1 Rating joined from "Durban"

On the left side of the page:

1900. Reverent W. Gill R.N. joined from H.M.S. "Carlisle".

1910. H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside.

1930. H.M.S. "L15" secured alongside.

2030. H.M.S. "Marazion" anchored.

2040. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.


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3 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

5 on sick list

0710. Ash boat secured alongside.

0715. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded with Battle Practice target.

0830. H.M.S. "Petersfield" proceeded.

0833. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.

0840. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

0930. Hands cleaning boats and painting on Upper Deck.

1000. Ash boat cast off.

1020. Reverent R.R. Churchill R.N. discharged to H.M.S. "Carlisle".

1105. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

1120. H.M.S: "Petersfield to No. I Buoy.

1132. H.M.S: "Hawkins" anchored.

1425. H.M.S: "Marazion" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

1630. Evening Quarters.

1 Rating joined from "Marazion".

Patrol landed.

1815. 1 Signalman rejoined from Signal Station.

1830. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

1900. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

2210. Patrol returned.


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4 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0730. H.M.S. "L7", "L8", "L15" proceeded.

0740. Ash boat secured alongside.

0805. H.M.S. "Hawkins" anchored.

0810. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0830. Range party landed.

0905. Ash boat cast off.

1130. Range party returned.

1215. H.M.S. "L15" secured alongside.

1300. H.M.S. "L7" secured alongside.

1338. H,M.S. "Marazion" anchored.

1350. H.M.S. "L8" secured alongside.

1410. Lieutenant S.A. Thompson R.N. discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1637. H.M.S. "Despatch" anchored.

1930. Range working party returned.


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5 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

4 on sick list

0715. Ash boat secured alongside.

0830. Tange working party landed.

0920. Ash boat cast off.

1935. Range working party returned.


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6 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0850. Nonconformist Church Party landed.

0900. R.C. Church Party landed.

1030. Divine Service.

1140. Church parties returned.


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7 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

sick list 6

0548. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured alongside Iron Pier.

0655. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

0800. Ash boat secured alongside.

0820. Range working party landed.

0834. H.M.S. "L8" proceeded.

0842. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded .

0850. H.M.S. "L19" proceeded.

0854. H.M.S. "L20" proceeded.

1110. Ash boat cast off.

1145. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1310. H.M.S. "L8" secured alongside.

Hands fitting boats gear and exercised in boats sailing.

1445. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.

1500. H.M.S. "L20" secured alongside.1930. Range working party returned.


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8 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0705. H.M.S. "L19" and "L33" proceeded.

0718. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded.

0730. H.M.S. "L20" proceeded.

0735. Range working party landed.

0740. Ash boat alongside.

0850. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

1000. Ash boat cast off.

1050. One rating joined from Hospital.

1130. H.M.S. "Durban" and "Carlisle" anchored.

1248. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.

Hands overhauling and refitting boom gear.

1325. H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside.

1455. 1 Rating: placed under sentry's charge.

1530. H.M.S. "L20" secured alongside.

1900. Range working party returned.


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9 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0654. Ash boat alongside.

0735. Range working party landed.

1045. Hands employed unmooring.

1120. 1 Rating discharged to Hospital.

1130. Off swivel.

1210. Port anchor aweigh.

1230. Shortened in to 4 shackles on Starboard anchor.

1315. Hands preparing to shift berth.

1330. H.M.S: "L7", "L8", "L15", "L19", "L19", "L20" and "L33" cast off and anchored.

1347. Starboard anchor aweigh. Course and speed as requisite shifting berth.

1357. Let go Starboard anchor.

1400. Let go Port anchor in 5 1/2 fathoms. Moored 4 on each, 180 degrees and 230 yards from 5 berth. Hands stowing awnings and preparing for coaling.

1500. H.M.S: "L8" secured alongside.

1920. Range working party returned.

2000. Patrol landed.


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10 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0025. Patrol returned on board.

0600. H.M.S. "L8" cast off.

0650. Coal lighters alongside.

0700. Commenced coaling.

0740. Range working party landed.

Hands canvassing and fitting boom gear and refitting boats sailing gear.

0850. H.M.S. "L15" proceeded.

0930. U.S.S. "General Alava" secured to No I Buoy. U.S.S. "Huron" anchored.

1140. 1 Rating joined from Hospital.

Leave to two watches 1330 to 1880.

1210. H.M.S. "L15" anchored.

1600. Leave extended to 2230.

1725. Range working party returned.

2010. Watch washing down.

2215. Coaling completed. Lighters cast off.


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11 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0730. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded.

Ash boat secured alongside.

0750. Range working party landed.

0903. H.M.S: "L20" secured alongside.

0946. H.M.S. "L8" secured alongside.

1040. H.M.S. "Durban" anchored.

1100. Ash boat cast off.

1125. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.

1650. 1 Rating discharged to hospital.

1845. U.S.S. "General Alava" proceeded.

1900. U.S.S. "Huron" proceeded.

1935. Range working party returned.

2340. Commenced ringing Fog Bell.


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12 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0745. Stopped ringing Fog Bell

0745. Ash boat alongside.

0825. Marine Rifle team landed.

1000. Ash boat cast off.

1100. Lost overboard by accident one mouth whistle.

1650. Marine Rifle Team returned.

1085 to 1915. H.M.S. "L33", "L7", "L8", "L15", "L19" and L20 proceeded to anchor.

1930. Hands furling all awnings and hoisting boats.

2305. Set anchor watch. A storm coming up with wind forces up to Beaufort 7 during the night..

2320. H.M.S. "Carlisle" shifted berth.


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13 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0025. H.M.S. "L20" shifted berth.

0030. Veered mooring swivel on bottom.

0228. H.M.S. "L7" shifted berth.

1230. H.M:S: "L8" shifted berth.

2030. Hove mooring swivel close up. Negative anchor watch. Storm abated.


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14 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

sick list 10

0705. H.M.S. "L7" and "L8" proceeded.

0715. H.M.S. "L15" proceeded.

0730. Ash boat alongside.

0840. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0855. H.M.S. "HMS L33" proceeded.

0950. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

0950. Ash boat cast off.

1015. H.M.S. "L7" proceeded.

1155. H.M.S. "Carlisle" anchored.

1230. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

1245. H.M. Submarine "L15" anchored.

1250. H.M: Submarine "L8" anchored.

1255. H.M. Submarine "L19" anchored.

1420. H.M.S. "L33" anchored.


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15 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0730. Ash boat secured alongside.

0745. H.M.S. "L7" and "L8" proceeded.

0757. H.M.S: "L20" proceeded.

0812. H.M.S. "L20" secured alongside.

0825. H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside.

0838. H.M.S. "L19" proceeded.

Hands spreading Boat Deck awnings and washing Ships side and boat sounding.

0945. H.M.S. "L7" and "L8" secured alongside.

1122. H.M.S. "L7" and "L18" secured alongside.

1335. H.M.S. "L33" cast off.

1530. Hands lifting 4" gun from "L20".

1610. H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside.

1095. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

2216. H.M.S "Hawkins" anchored.

2220. Started Fog Bell.


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16 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0720. Target parted proceeded to "St Breock".

0745. Ash boat secured alongside.

0817. H.M.S. "Marazion proceeded.

0830. H.M.S. "L7", "L8", "L15", "L19" and "L33" proceeded and anchored .

0915. H.M.S. "L7" secured astern.

0930. Ash boat cast off.

1225. H.M.S. "L7", "L8", "L15", "L19", "L33" proceeded.

1645. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. I Buoy.

1705 to 1730. H.M.S. "L19", "L7", "L8", "L15" and "L33" secured alongside.

2000. Target party returned on board.


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17 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

sick list 11

0735. Ash boat secured alongside.

0840. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded.

0850. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

0935. Ash boat cast off.

1120. Lieutenant R.M. Edwards R.N. and one rating discharged to hospital.

1335. H.M.S. "Durban" and "Carlisle" anchored.

1625. One Able Seaman under close arrest discharged to H.M.S. "Hawkins".

1630. Patrol landed.

1915. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

2028. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

2135. H.M.S. "Hawkins" anchored.

2233. H.M.S. "Despatch" anchored.

2355. Patrol returned.


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18 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0755. Ash boat secured alongside.

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands cleaning paintwork and boats and boat sounding. W/T Ratings landed with portable W/T Set.

0930. Court Martial assembled on board for trial of Signalman W.J. Ness of H.M. Submarine "L7".

0950. Ash boat cast off.

1150. W/T Ratings returned.

1430. Court Martial dispersed.


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19 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

sick list 10

0740. Ash boat secured alongside.

0925. Ash boat cast off.

1620. Commenced ringing Fog Bell.

1900. Stopped Fog Bell.


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20 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

0745. Started Fog Bell.

0845. Nonconformist Church Party landed.

0900. R.C. Church Party landed.

1030. Divine Service.

1125. Church Parties returned.

1200. Stopped Fog Bell.


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21 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0735. Ash boat secured alongside.

0847 to 0924 H.M.S. "L33", "L7", "L8", "L15", "L19" and "L20" cast off and anchored.

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands prepared for General Drill.

0930. Hands rigging cutters for laying out sheet anchor.

1040. 2 Ratings returned from hospital.

1105. Ash boat cast off.

1120. Let go Sheet anchor.

1135. Weighed Sheet anchor.

1135. Weighed Sheet anchor.

1350. H.M.S. "L20" secured alongside.

1405. H.M.S. "L8" secured alongside.

Hands stowing sheet anchor and reeling 5" wire.


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22 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0138. Started Fog Bell.

0740. Ash boat secured alongside.

0930. H.M.S. "L7", "L15", "L19" and "L33" proceeded.

1040. Ash boat cast off.

1130. H.M.S: "Marazion proceeded.

1240. 1 Rating joined from SS King Sing

1330. H.M.S. "L8" and "L20" cast off.

1357. H.M.S. "L20" secured alongside.

1530. H.M.S. "L8" secured alongside.

1546. H.M.S. "L15" secured alongside and "L33" anchored.

1605. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1710. H.M.S. "L15" proceeded.

1720. H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside.

1745. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.

1915. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

2000. H.M.S. "Despatch" proceeded.

2249. H.M.S: "Hawkins" anchored.


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23 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0025. H.M.S. "Despatch" anchored.

0740. Ash boat alongside.

0800. Hands hoisting boats as requisite, painting ships side and attending Divers. Divers carrying out monthly practice.

1040. H.M.S. "L19" cast off.

1046. H.M.S. "L20" cast off.

1345. Divers and Diving party replacing Diving Gear.

1500. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.

1900. H.M.S. "L15" secured alongside.


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24 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0730. Ash boat alongside.

1000. Ash boat cast off.

1015. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.

1028. H.M.S. "Diomede", "Despatch", "Durban" and "Carlisle" proceeded.

1033. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1035. H.M.S. "Hawkins" proceeded.

1130. One rating joined from hospital.

1630. Patrol landed.

1636. H.M.S. "Hawkins", "Diomede", "Carlisle", "Durban" and "Despatch" anchored and moored.

1645. H.M.S: "Bluebell" secured to Iron Pier.

1700. Evening Quarters. Read Warrant No. 11. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

1845. 1 Rating discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

2020. 1 Rating joined from "Marazion".

2215. Patrol returned on board.


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25 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0745 to 0757. H.M.S. "L15", "L20", "L19", "L33" and "L7" proceeded. "L20" to anchor.

0950. Ash boat cast off.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Lost overboard by accident one Duplex Gauge.

1010. 1 Rating discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1050. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

1125. 1 Rating discharged to hospital.

1300. H.M.S. "L7" secured alongside.

1310. H.M.S. "L15" secured alongside.

1318. H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside.

1350. H.M.S. "L20" secured alongside.

On the left side of the page:

1350. Engineer Commander R.H. WIthey R.N. joined from S.S. "Tung Chow".


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26 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0715. Ash boat secured alongside.

0940. 1 Rating joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1010. Ash boat cast off.

1100. Lost overboard by accident two Galvanised Boats crutches.


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27 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

7 on sick list

0720. R.C. Church Party landed.

0845. Nonconformist Church Part< landed.

0850. R.C. Church Party returned.

1030. Divine Service.

1110. Church Party returned.


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28 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

8 on sick list

0630. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded alongside Iron Pier.

0755. Ash boat secured alongside.

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands preparing boats for regatta.

0930. Piped down.

Squadron Regatta commenced.

1015. Ash boat cast off.


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29 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

6 on sick list

0725. Ash boat alongside.

0925. Ash boat cast off.

Hands lowering boats.

0930. Piped down.

Regatta continued.

1700. Squadron Regatta completed.


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30 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

0730 to 0738. H.M.S. "20", "L19", "L33", "L15" and "L7" cast off.

0750. Ash boat alongside.

0750. H.M.S. "L33" anchored.

1010. Lieutenant M.G.A. Edwards joined from Hospital.

1020. Ash boat cast off.

1130. Two ratings joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

1200. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.

1330. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.

1415. H.M. Submarine "L15" secured alongside.

1500. H.M. Submarine "L7" secured alongside.

1252. H.M. Submarine "L33" secured alongside.

1630. Evening Quarters.

1 Rating discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1700. H.M.S. "L20" secured alongside.

1730. 1 Rating joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".


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31 July 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

0735. Marine Detachment landed for Drill. Ash boat alongside.

0832 to 0846. H.M.S. "L20", "L33", "L7", "L15" and "L332 proceeded.

0930. Ash boat cast off.

0935. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured alongside H.M.S. "Diomede".

1210. Marine Detachment returned.

1310. H.M. Submarine "L7" secured alongside.

1325. H.M. Submarine "L19" secured alongside.

1335. H.M. Submarine "L20" secured alongside.

1430. H.M. Submarine "L15" secured alongside.

1450. H.M. Submarine "L33" secured alongside.

1530. 1 rating discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

1928. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.



LOG BOOK – AUGUST 1924


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1 August 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

11 on sick list

0600. Hands sweeping down decks, cleaning out boats, chipping and redleading Ship's side.

0725. Ash boat alongside.

0830. Hands painting boats and on promenade deck.

0840. H.M.S. "L33", "L15", "L20", "L19" and "L7" proceeded.

0847. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

0915. Ash boat cast off.

0925. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

0934. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.

1150. H.M.S. "L7" secured alongside.

Leave to two watches 1630 to 2130.

1300. Paid Monthly payment.

Hands employed as in forenoon.

1433. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.

1540. H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside.

1550. H.M.S. "L15" secured alongside.

1630. Evening Quarters. Landed Patrol.

H.M.S. "L20" secured alongside.

1800. 1 Rating joined ship from H.M.S. "Marazion".

2230. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured alongside.

2340. Patrol returned.


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2 August 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0725. Ash boat alongside.

0950. Ash boat cast off.

1120. Lieutenant R.D.K. Williams R.N. discharged to Hospital.

1230. One rating discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".


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3 August 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

9 on sick list

0840. Nonconformist Church Party landed.

0900. R.C. Church Party landed.

1030. Divine Service.

1115. Church Parties returned.

Leave to two watches 1330 to 2130.


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4 August 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

10 on sick list

0745. Ash boat secured alongside.

0810. Divisions and Prayers.

Hands rigging all sailing boats.

0940. Hands exercised at boat sailing, and scraping and red leading on Upper Deck.

0857 to 0910. H.M.S. "L20", "L15", "L7" and "L8" proceeded.

1015. 1 Rating joined from hospital.

1225. H.M.S. "L8" secured alongside.

1310. H.M.S. "L7" secured alongside.

Hands overhauling whalers sailing gear, cleaning out cutter and fitting lower boom gear.

1500. H.M.S. "L15" secured alongside.

1555. H.M.S. "L20" secured alongside.

1808 to 1834. H.M.S. "L20", "L15", "L7", "L8", "l33" and "L19" cast off and proceeded to anchor.

1940. H.M.S. "Durban" proceeded.

1950. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.

2015. 2 Ratings joined from H.M.S. "Marazion".

2120. H.M.S. "Durban" anchored.

2145. H.M.S. "Bluebell" anchored.


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5 August 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

Sick list not recorded

0530. Discharged 3 ratings to R.F.A. "Francol" for passage.

0740. Ash boat alongside.

0740. Engineer Commander M.G. Edwards R.N. discharged to S.S. "Kuei Chow" for passage.

0910. H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside.

On the left side of the page:

1000. Lost overboard by accident one Torpedo propeller guard and adapter.

1030. One rating discharged to Hospital.

1325. 1 Rating discharged to "Marazion".

Hands working in boats and preparing for coaling.

1455. H.M.S. "L33" cast off.

1905. H.M.S. "Durban" and "Carlisle" proceeded.


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6 August 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

14 on sick list

0154. H.M.S. "Durban" and "Carlisle" anchored.

0620. Coal lighters alongside.

0645. Commenced coaling.

0830. Marine Detachment landed for drill.

1230. Squadron Athletic Sports held on shore.

1650. Starboard coaling lighter cast off.

1845. Hands washing down starboard side.

1930. H.M.S. "Petersfield" proceeded.

2000. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.

2140. H.M.S. "Bluebell secured to No. 3 Buoy.

2220. Finished coaling 380 tons.

2225. Port coaling lighter cast off.


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7 August 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list

0650 to 0700. H.M.S. "L20", "L15" and "L7" proceeded.

0720. Ash boat secured alongside.

0720. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

Hands cleaning ship, Saturday routine and boat sounding.

0825. H.M.S. "Carlisle" proceeded.

0935 to 0940. H.M.S. "L19" and *L33" proceeded.

1020. Discharged one rating to hospital.

1100. H.M.S. "L8" proceeded. Ash boat cast off.

1155. H.M.S. "L15" secured alongside.

1226. H.M.S. "L20" anchored.

1235. H.M.S. "Durban" anchored.

Hands washing down main mast and on promenade deck.

1405. H.M.S. "L7" secured alongside.

1425. H.M.S. "Carlisle" anchored.

1530. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

1540. H.M.S. "L19" anchored.

1545. H.M.S. "L8" and "L7" anchored.

1630. Patrol landed.

1635. One rating for cell punishment and four Marines (sentries) joined from H.M.S. "Durban".

2340. Patrol returned on board.


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8 August 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

Ship: Met: HMS Durban, Carlisle, Despatch, Diomede

12 on sick list

0530. Watch unmooring ship.

0615. Starboard anchor aweigh.

0635. Shortened in to 5 shackles on Port anchor. Working engines as requisite, veered to 8 shackles.

0830. H.M.S "Durban", "Carlisle", "Despatch" and "Diomede proceeded.

0915. H.M.S: "Hawkins proceeded.

0915. Worked engines as requisite.

0928. Let go Starboard anchor. Moored 4 on Starboard and 5 shackles on Port cable 180 degrees 40 yards from No. 4 berth.

1100. Swivel on.

1132. H.M.S. "Despatch anchored.

1143. H.M.S. "Carlisle" anchored.

Lost overboard by accident one boat hook.

1325. H.M.S. "Durban" anchored.

1345. H.M.S. "Hawkins anchored.

1645. One rating joined from H.M.S. "Bluebell" for cell punishment.


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9 August 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list

0600. Hands sweeping down decks, exercised at sailing cutters and painting down main mast.

0725. Ash boat alongside.

0610 to 0740. H.M.S. "L7", "L19", "L33", "L20" and "L15" secured alongside.

0915. H.M.S. "L8" secured alongside.

1015. Ash boat cast off.

On the left side of the page:

1130. Paymaster Commander W.J.A. "Brown" OBE R.N. discharged to R.N. Sick Quarters.

1320. Hospital Party returned.

1800. 1 Rating discharged to H.M.S. "Bluebell".

1850. 5 Ratings joined from H.M.S. "Hawkins".


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10 August 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list

0830. 1 Rating discharged to H.M.S. "Hawkins".

0845. Nonconformist Church Party landed.

0900. R.C. Church Party landed.

1030. Divine Service.

1120. Church Parties returned.

1125. H.M.S. "Petersfield" arrived and secured to Iron Pier.


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11 August 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0725. Ash boat secured alongside.

0816. H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded.

0840. H.M.S. "L20" proceeded.

0855. H.M.S. "Carlisle", "Durban" and "Despatch" proceeded.

1010. Ash boat cast off.

1020. Lieutenant R.D.K. Williams R.N. joined from hospital.

1110. H.M.S. "Despatch" anchored.

1220. H.M.S. "Bluebell" secured to No. 2 Buoy.

1230. H.M.S. "L20" secured alongside.

1312. H.M.S. "Durban" anchored.

1330. 1 Rating discharged to "Marazion"

1535. H.M.S. "Petersfield" secured to No. 3 Buoy.

1600. H.M.S: "Carlisle" anchored.

1617. H.M.S: "Bluebell" secured alongside Iron Pier.

1630. Evening Quarters. Landed Patrol.

1800. 1 Rating discharged to hospital.


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12 August 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

Sick list not recorded

0730. Ash boar alongside.

0900. Ash boat cast off.

0935. French cruiser "Jules Ferry" anchored. Fired 21 Gun salute.

0940. H.M.S. "Hawkins" replied.

0943. "Jules "Ferry" fired 17 Gun Salute.

H.M.S. "Bluebell" proceeded to No. x Buoy.

0948. H.M.S. "Hawkins" replied. H.M.S. "L8" and "L19" proceeded.

1015. 1 Rating joined from Hospital.

1045. H.M.S: "Marazion" proceeded.

1105. 2 Ratings joined from S.S. "Nagoya and "Shuntien",

1310. H.M.S. "Marazion" secured to No. 1 Buoy.

1315. Hands painting ship's side and rigging diving boat.

1320. H.M.S: "L8" secured alongside.

1515. H.M.S. "L19" secured alongside.

1540. Diving party unrigging diving boat.

1630. Evening Quarters.

Three ratings discharged to H.M.S. "Marazion".

One rating joined from H.M.S. "Bluebell".

1815. One rating joined from H.M.S. "Petersfield".


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13 August 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

13 on sick list

0730. Ash boat alongside.

0850. Ash boat cast off.

1010. One rating joined from hospital.

1654. H.I.J.M.S. "Tone" fired 21 gun salute.

1656. H.M.S. "Hawkins" returned salute.

1659. H.I.J.M.S. "Tone" anchored.


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14 August 1924

Wei Hai Wei

Lat 37.5, Long 122.15

12 on sick list

0530. H.M.S. "Marazion" proceeded.

Hands sweeping down decks.

0608 to 0621. H.M.S. "L20", "L15", "L33" and "L7" proceeded.

0800. Hands painting on promenade and poop deck.

0850. Ash boat cast off.

1120. H.M.S. "L20" secured alongside.

1145. H.M.S. "L7" secured alongside.

Leave to two watches 1630 to 2130.

1235. H.M.S. "L33" secured alongside.

1320. H.M.S. "L15" secured alongside.

Hands painting ship's side and on promenade deck and rigging boats for sailing.

1630. Evening Quarters.


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Two small anecdotes not mentioned in her log book:


H.M.S. Titania's football team won the Hong Kong Senior Challenge Shield in 1920-21 and reached third place at the Hong Kong Football Championship in 1923-24.